How the Penfield Quilters in Lorain County are sewing to help children with disabilities
· 01.03.2024 · 01:13:51 ··· ··· Friday ·· 5 (5)
WKYC Channel 3 In a former LaGrange high school classroom in Lorain County — room 111, to be exact — is the home of the Penfield Quilters, each stitch strengthening a tradition of handmade quilts that traces back to the 1920s.
Our guide through this world of needles, thread, and yarn is Linda Chapin, who started with the Penfield Quilters after retiring from teaching.
"So it's been about 20 years," Chapin recalled. "Wow."
The group of roughly 25 members comes here to work on their craft, and much more.
"This group is quiet today, but normally they'd be laughing a lot," Chapin said. "And it's just a warm friendship."
Their talents transcend these walls, the community outreach, and the quilts donated to fundraisers for libraries, cancer centers, and hospitals. Lap quilts made today are destined for a special place: the Achievement Centers for Children, a nonprofit that empowers children and adults with disabilities through family-focused services.
"We saw what they did and how much they've helped families deal with children with special needs," Chapin explained. "We felt like we wanted to be a part of helping them."
This special partnership has led to around 700 quilt donations. The Achievement Centers for Children uses them for their Early Childhood Mental Health program, Help Me Grow Home Visiting program, and Infant Massage classes. Each family receives the quilt as a gift from both groups.
Read: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/penfield-quilters-lorain-county-help-children-with-disabilities/95-a2192214-e291-43c3-af8d-48f48df659fa
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