How To Participate in the NBS Unity Quilt Project
Creating
a Panel
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Include the name of the person being honored or remembered
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Include the person’s disorder name (abbreviations acceptable)
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Include the person’s date of birth and death (if applicable)
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Include the person’s hometown
Please create only one panel per person. If you would like, you may include all the affected children (siblings) of one family on the same panel.
Panel
Specifics
Durability of each panel is crucial since the Quilt will be
folded, unfolded and transported all over the country many times. It is
recommended that glue not be used on the panels, since it deteriorates with
time. It is requested that all
items attached to the panels be solidly sewn in place.
Please use a medium-weight, non-stretch fabric to create your panel.
Size
Panels should be created to be placed horizontally (long ways) on the completed
NBS Unity Quilt. The finished (hemmed) length of your panel should be
3 feet high by 6 feet wide (90 cm x 180 cm)--no more and no less—in size. The panel edges should be
hemmed. If you are unable to hem
the edges, please send the panel, anyway—we will hem the edges when necessary.
IMPORTANT: When you cut your fabric for the panel, remember to leave an extra 2-3
inches on each side for the hem. It
is not necessary to place batting inside the panels.
However, a backing is recommended to help keep the panels clean when they
are displayed across the flooring or ground.
Design
Ideas
Here are a few ideas for constructing your panel:
· Photos: Photos can be easily used in the panel design by printing them onto iron-on transfers. This can be done using your personal computer and color printer. You can iron the transfer onto a separate piece of fabric and then attach the piece of fabric on the panel.
· Paint: You may choose to paint items on the panel. You may use textile paint, colorfast dye, or indelible ink pens. You can also use sponges to apply the paint. Another idea is to use stencils to paint the designs on the panel. Please don't use "puffy" paint as it remains sticky even after drying and may smudge or stick together when folded.
· Appliqué: You may choose to sew fabric, letters and small mementos onto the background fabric. Please do not use glue to attach these items, as it will not endure the frequent folding and unfolding of the Quilt.
· Collage: You can place almost any type of item on the panel; however, please make sure that the materials you use won't tear the fabric and will remain in place when the Quilt is transported. Please avoid using glass and sequins, as they will tear the fabric over time. Bulky items should also be avoided.
Personal
Story
Please include a one-page letter/story about the person you are celebrating
along with your panel. If possible,
please also include a photo of the celebrated person along with the letter.
These will be kept at our offices and displayed along with the Quilt from
time to time.
Helping
To Keep the Program Going
Save
Babies Through Screening
Foundation depends on the support of the families who submit panels for the Quilt to keep
the project going. Costs to create,
transport, repair and maintain the Quilt will continuously occur.
If you are able, please make a donation to the project to help cover the ongoing
expense. A
minimum donation of $25.00 per panel is requested to help with these costs;
however, all submitted panels will be included in the Quilt, with or without a
donation.
Any
amount is appreciated and will be used solely for this project.
Submission
Form
A
panel submission form must be included with all Quilt panels.
This form provides vital
information we need about you and your panel.
Download the form now.
Panels
without a submission form cannot be included in the Quilt. Please remember
to fill out the submission form and include it with your panel.
If you are unable to download the form, please request the form by writing to NBS Unity Quilt Form. Include your full name and mailing address, and we will send you a form in the regular mail.
Where To Send the
Panel
Finished panels should be sent to:
Kelly Peters, Quilt Manager
22440 Hwy M
Weston, MO 64098
Protect
Your Panel
Please send your panel via registered mail or
with a courier service, such as UPS, FedEx or Airborne Express, so that you can
track the package and ensure its delivery. Be sure to include a completed
panel submission form with your panel.
What
Happens Next
Once a completed panel arrives at our office, it
will be examined for durability, and all your information will be logged into our Quilt
database. If required, all
adjustments, repairs, and/or reinforcements will occur at this time. Then
each
panel will be numbered and logged
appropriately.
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