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​​What is a Sew-In
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Simply put a sew-in is a gathering where folks come together to sew -  sometimes individual projects, sometimes a common project for a charity or fundraiser. 
BIMQG hosts a sew-in each November making quilt blocks and quilts for the American Hero Quilters.  


How it works.
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If you sew, bring your machine (some extra machines are available) and notions to join others making quilt squares or sewing rows together.
If you do not sew, come to cut fabric or iron or whatever. 
There is always plenty to do.  All fabric is provided.
Come for an hour or the afternoon.

American Hero Quilters

American Hero Quilters was established in 2004 to provide recognition and appreciation to wounded service men and women who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.  Each quilt is a metaphoric hug and a way to express gratitude for their service to our country.

American Hero Quilters has over 800 volunteers participating in the program–ranging from piecers, binders, quilters and other helpers, including generous contributors.  By 2018, AMH has provided over 26,500 quilts to our military men and women and their families.  Quilts are sent to Madigan Hospital at Joint Base Lewis McCord and other Warrior Transition Centers in the US then directly to bases in Afghanistan. ​

Thanks to our supporters:   Esther's Fabrics, Quilted Strait, White Lotus Quilting,  Stitches for Good, Sherry's Cozy Quilts,
Winslow Green, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Branch Kitsap Regional Library, Leslie Newman Art & Design

For more about Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, BainbridgeIsland.com, VisitKitsap, Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, Bainbridge Island Lodging Association and Bainbridge Vacation Rentals