Andy Fitzpatrick

Battle Creek Enquirer

A lot of people in Calhoun County are going to feel a little warmer thanks to quilters.

The Cal-Co Quilters Guild created 739 quilts and donated them to charitable organizations and shelters in the area last year for its Quilts for Kids campaign, according to a guild news release.

The quilts were given to SAFE Place, Haven of Rest and Inasmuch House, Albion Healthy Baby Day and Community Unlimited, the group said.

The guild works to create an appreciation for the artistry and work of both traditional and modern quilting. The members donated their time and supplies to the charitable effort.

For more information on the Guild, go to www.calcoquiltersguild.com. Anyone can join; the next meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday at Lakeview Baptist Church, 7 S. 20th St.

Contact Andy Fitzpatrick at 269-966-0697 or afitzpatrick@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on Twitter: @am_fitzpatrick.