The Heritage Quilt Guild of Jonesboro held their November meeting this past week, where the dedicated group of crafters presented 100 drawstring backpacks to Deanna Curtis from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The bags will be filled by other donors with hygiene items, toys, and treats for local children during the Christmas season.

The benevolent gift is one of several charity activities performed by the Heritage Quilt Guild which meets at the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church, located at 402 4th Street in Jonesboro. Additional programs include making Comfort Quilts for those who have lost their home due to fire, Christmas stockings for CASA and Lap Quilts for Veterans.

Heritage Quilt Guild provides a means for quilters and guild lovers to promote the appreciation and preservation of quilts. The guild is a forum in which the skills of the quilt makers are shared so the art will be handed down to others and excellence in quilt making adds to the history of the fine needlework for following generations.