The Quilts 4 Care Leavers project, in collaboration with the Friends of St Andrew’s Church in Little Massingham, is set to conclude with a final exhibition this weekend. The exhibition will take place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July at the church, where over sixty completed patchwork quilts, known as “hugs,” will be on display. These quilts were made across the UK and will be given to young people leaving the care system in Norfolk through the Norfolk County Council. The project has not only raised money for the church’s roof but has also allowed the young people at the center of the project to select a quilt of their choice.
Rosmary, a member of the project, expressed excitement about the upcoming exhibition, mentioning the success of previous showcases of quilt tops and the “Church Hug” event in May. During the event, participants encircled the church with people holding patchwork quilt tops, which were then distributed to members of Quilts 4 Care Leavers to finish into quilt hugs. The completed quilts will now be showcased before being handed over to the young people in the Norfolk Care System. The exhibition is free for attendees, but donations towards the restoration of the church roof are welcome.
The Quilts 4 Care Leavers exhibition in Little Massingham aims to showcase the hard work and dedication of its members in creating beautiful and meaningful quilts for young people leaving the care system. The project has not only provided quilts for those in need but has also helped raise essential funds for the church’s roof restoration. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to see over sixty finished quilts on display and learn more about the impact of the project on the community. The event will take place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July at St Andrew’s Church in Little Massingham.
The collaboration between Quilts 4 Care Leavers and the Friends of St Andrew’s Church in Little Massingham has brought together individuals from across the UK to create patchwork quilts for young people exiting the care system. The project has culminated in a final exhibition where the completed quilts will be on display before being donated to those in need. Attendees at the exhibition will have the chance to show their support by making donations towards the church’s roof restoration. Through their efforts, the project has not only provided comfort and support to care leavers but has also made a meaningful impact on the local community.
