Sierra Mountain Quilters Association

Cuddle Quilt Program
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About the Cuddle Quilt Program
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Founded in 1981, the Cuddle Quilt program donates quilts to local hospitals, agencies, and individuals who would benefit from the comfort of a warm, cheerful, handmade quilt.
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Local recipients include:
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Sierra Ambulance
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Kases for Smiles
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Majestic Mountain Care Service
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Oakhurst Sheriff’s Office
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Valley Children’s Hospital
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Helping Hands
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Hinds Hospice
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Terry’s House
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Fresno County Social Services
Our program also supports statewide efforts, providing quilts to victims of California wildfires. In addition, SMQA awards scholarships to local high school seniors pursuing studies in the fiber arts.
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Meeting & Work Sessions
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Our 2026 Cuddle Quilt workdates at the Oakhurst Library are TBD.
In addition, we will hold a Cuddle Quilt Workshop during the regular Guild Meeting on March 5, 2026.
Members are also welcome to work on cuddle quilt projects during Anything With Fabric at the Oakhurst Library on Mondays between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Please note: We do not cut kits on Mondays since fabric is not brought to these sessions. Just bring your thread, sewing tools, machine and your creativity. Your finished quilt will bring warmth and comfort to someone in need.
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How to Participate
Participation is easy—quilt kits and instructions are free!
We also offer fun incentives:
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1 spool of Aurifil thread for every 5 completed cuddle quilt projects.
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45mm Endurance rotary blades as bonus rewards.
Remember to have your card stamped when you turn in quilts, pillowcases, or wheelchair bags.​
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More Information
For questions about the Cuddle Quilt Program, please contact Tricia L.
We’d love to have you help sew comfort into our community!
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Pattern links are available below.
Thank You
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Thanks to the generosity, talent, and countless volunteer hours of our members, 2025 was an extraordinary year of giving for the Sierra Mountain Quilters Association. Together, we donated 536 handmade items, each one stitched with care and compassion.
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Items Donated in 2025
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Cuddle Quilts: 154
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Pillowcases: 164
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Wheelchair Bags: 60
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Belly Bands: 50
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Sensory Blankets: 26
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Bibs: 24
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Accessory Bags: 29
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Isolate Covers: 6
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Heart Pillows: 3
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Scent Hearts: 20 sets
Total Items Donated: 536
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Where These Items Went
Your donations provided comfort and support to individuals and families through the following organizations and communities:
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Veterans Home
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Majestic Mountain Care Center
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Helping Hands
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Hinds Hospice
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Terry’s House
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Ryan’s Cases for Smiles
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Kases for Kids
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Madera County Sheriff
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Sierra Ambulance
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Eaton Fire Victims (53 quilts and 98 pillowcases)
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Mendota Farm Workers (49 quilts)
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💙 Thank you, SMQA members, for turning fabric into hope and kindness. Your work continues to touch lives close to home and far beyond our community.



















