Group sews quilts to give back to Augusta community

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A new quilting ministry at Warren Church in Augusta called “Sewing Hope” is aiming to give back to the community.

“We’re just keeping busy,” said Nina Springer, who helped get this started.

These ladies aren’t just keeping themselves busy. Their sewing machines and irons are staying busy too.

“We just decided that we wanted to do something in order to serve others,” said Springer.

She has a background in quilting and she wanted to get a group together.

“We get a lot done for the few of us that are working,” she said.

Right now, they’re trying to fill a request for 100 baby quilts.

They donate their work to non-profits like Project Linus and Cancer Support Services.

“There are so many needs out there, and so many people that need encouragement to receive these blankets or quilts,” said Springer.

The group spends hours together every week. Springer says it’s worth volunteering their time.

“We know that we are going to be giving someone a gift, because no one has to pay for any of these, and giving gifts is always more fulfilling than just receiving something,” she said.

The group meets at Warren Church on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m.

They told us anyone can join them.

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