For eight years, a dedicated group of ten volunteers from Comfort Quilts—with a core team of four passionate quilters—have been stitching more than fabric together. They have been stitching comfort, dignity, and compassion into the lives of palliative care patients across our community.
From their sewing rooms, surrounded by vibrant fabrics and humming machines, these skilled volunteers design and create twin-size quilts for patients at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Pinecrest Home for the Aged and Wigwags Elder and Senior Care Home, and for individuals wishing to spend their final days in their own homes. Each quilt is handmade with care, knowing it will offer warmth during life’s most tender moments.
In June 2025, our Community Foundation proudly awarded Comfort Quilts a $5,000 grant to support the creation of 150–200 quilts in the coming year. This funding ensures that more families will experience the quiet comfort these quilts provide.
Project lead and master quilter Judy Imbault shares:
“Our group does not know the individuals who receive the quilts, but we know that the quilts mean a great deal to them.” The quilters generosity and kindness have been appreciated by those receiving the quilts as well as by their families.
The impact of these quilts continues long after they are given. One recipient reflected:
“Every time I miss my late husband, I wrap myself up in his comfort quilt. It helps me to feel that his love still surrounds me.”
These are more than quilts. They are symbols of care, remembrance, and community connection. Through the generosity of donors and the dedication of volunteers, comfort is being delivered—one stitch at a time.