I do not label my quilts outside the family and close friends. Many quilts I have made are just labeled the northern nevada diabetes association. I prefer not to have any recognition for donation items to any charity. After all, it is a gift of the heart, so why spoil it?

At church, we sign every donation quilt with a label “Jesus Loves You”.

The reason I asked is, I donate quilted throws to our local Cancer Center. The last time I dropped off a bundle, I was asked if I would mind if they took my picture with my information, to put up and post. I told them no, but thanks. I said that I make and donate the quilts in hoping to make someone's day just a little bit better, and for myself, to give back for the kindness shown to me while I was going through some serious medical treatments. For myself and heart, I prefer to stay anonymous. They of course know my name, but it isn't posted or public and that is enough for me.

I make bags for each throw and I tie a label to the drawstring of the bag that has a heartfelt saying on one side, and on the back, I post simple washing instructions. No name, and no label on the quilted throws, either.

I just finished another bundle and will probably drop them off before Christmas. I don't belong to a guild so all the work is done by myself. One of the office people was surprised that it wasn't work done by a guild. -- nope, just little ole me, thankful to still be quilting!

Cotton,
What a wonderful ministry you have going on there. The angels talk about you, I am sure. I hope you are blessed and have many years of happy giving ahead.

Thank you, for your kind words. You made me a little teary-eyed.

charity is silent. if acknowledgement is intent it isn't charity

Anonymous, definitely. It's a gift to an unknown person. I don't want them to feel obligated to thank me.

Well said!

Is donating an item that we considered a dud really charity?

I'm all for salvaging what is usable, but is donating an item that we considered a failure for us or the recipient?

I think people recognize "good" from " not so good" no matter their financial situation.

Apparently I am one of the few that like and need a bit of recognition and appreciation for my efforts.