Quilt SOS
Charity Quilt Initiative
Since 2016 we have donated over 450 Liberty quilts to those in need
Quilt SOS
Charity Quilt Initiative
Since 2016 we have donated over 450 Liberty quilts to those in need
About Quilt SOS
Our aim is to co-ordinate the sewing and donation of lots of beautiful quilts so that we can give families, in times of need, something beautiful to treasure.
Since 2016, our Quilt SOS project has warmed hearts & homes with over 450 donated quilts.
We have supported 4 charities in 5 different countries, including:
Our Charity Partner for 2025
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS)
We are delighted to be supporting this incredible charity again and look forward to seeing the beautiful quilts you create for the project.
The quilts create a warm, colourful and supportive welcome that helps new arrivals to feel wanted, protected and safe.
What is Quilt SOS & how does it work?
Quilt SOS is a charity initiative founded by us in 2016
Each year we donate Liberty (although any fabric can be used) patchwork quilts lovingly crafted by our wonderful Alice Caroline community
To those who are experiencing hardship, the quilts bring a sense of belonging and comfort
I am thrilled to be able to support this Gloucestershire based charity once again with our Quilt SOS project this year.
GARAS do wonderful work to support people in times of crisis and the quilts our customers make will bring comfort to people’s lives.
Many of the wonderful quilters who take part in the project have done so since the start – they love to sew and especially for a good cause. I hugely value their time and effort put into supporting our project. And the quilts we receive from them are all stunning.
We would love to hear from anyone else who would like to take part!
I thoroughly enjoy coordinating this project. It’s a wonderful time of the year when stunning quilts start to arrive in the post at Alice Caroline HQ.
I am always blown away by the work that has gone into each quilt – from careful curation of fabrics and pattern design to beautiful craftsmanship in the making of the quilt.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to each person that has made a quilt this year. GARAS, our chosen charity really appreciate the quilts
Where will the quilts be going?
The quilts will be heading off to the families later on this year.
The quilts will be provided for specific families that have been granted asylum in the UK. These families will be relocating to homes set up by GARAS and they will be provided with the basics that they need for their new lives.
We are delighted to be able to give these families a more comforting and luxurious quilt for them to brighten their new homes and to keep forever.
How can I take part?
It’s simple! Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to register, create your quilt and send it to us by Friday 28th November 2025.
The children and their families love receiving quilts which included a personalised message embroidered or printed on the corner, such as “made with love, from me to you”.
We need quilts to suit a variety of ages and tastes. We do not know who will be at the houses at the time of delivery later on this year but the quilts will be given to women, boys and girls of all ages.
Take a look at our Pinterest board for inspiration about the quilt design.
Thank you for your interest in our Quilt SOS project. We are really excited about running this valued project once again.
Quilt SOS Instructions
Quilt Size Required
In inches:
Width: 51″ to 54″ Length: 80″ to 90″.
In centimetres
Width: 129 to 137cm Length: 205cm to 228cm
Quilt Fabric Option One
Make a single-size quilt using one of our Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton Quilt SOS Fat Quarter Packs. Each pack includes enough Liberty Tana Lawn fabric for the quilt top, which you can mix in with your own binding and backing. There are several different packs to choose from.
After we receive your completed quilt we will send you a £30 Alice Caroline gift voucher.
Quilt Fabric Option Two
Make a single-sized quilt using your own fabric stash.
If purchasing fabric for your entire quilt top, you will need about 16 fat quarters from a 110cm wide roll (e.g. quilting cottons), or 13 fat quarters from a 137cm wide roll (e.g. tana lawn).
Wadding
Wadding can be purchased from your preferred supplier.
One of our favourite brands of wadding, which has a nice vintage handle and drape, is Hobbs Heirloom. This is an 80% cotton, 20% polyester mix and will be available very soon in our Haberdashery section.
Washing Your Quilt Fabric
There is no need to pre-wash Liberty Tana lawn or quilting cotton before sewing, but other fabric manufacturers, often recommend pre-washing their fabrics.
It won’t do any harm to pre-wash all fabrics if you are making a mixed-brand fabric quilt top.
Postage
Please send your completed quilt to:
Alice Caroline, Darkes Barn East, Conderton, Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, GL20 7PP, United Kingdom
You will need to meet the cost to post your quilt to us before the deadline. We recommend that you use a tracked and insured service for your peace of mind.
The T&Cs
Please contact us before starting your quilt if you are not based in the UK, so we can find out the likely customs implications of receiving a quilt from your country.
Gift vouchers are available to UK-based customers only.
The gift voucher code will be emailed to you within one week of receiving your finished quilt. It is valid for 12 months from the final submission deadline.
You can make more than one quilt if you like, and mix and match the different options above, just make sure each quilt includes its own submission form so that we can keep track of who has made what.
Our Curated Quilt SOS Fabric Bundles
Register for Quilt SOS 2025
We are delighted you have chosen to take part in the Quilt SOS project 2025.
We hope you enjoy creating your quilt, which we can assure you will go to a very deserving home this winter.
Alice & Anna
