Hugs 'n Stitches is St. Bede's charity sewing ministry. Hugs 'n Stitches welcomes crafters who knit, crochet or quilt to join the group.  Items needed: knitted and crocheted blankets, and warm, cuddly quilts.  Homemade toys are welcome but cannot have buttons or trim.  Note: Please no hats.  Items are provided to area hospitals including the NICU at Cleveland Clinic, and Rainbow Akron Children's Hospital, and Hospice of the Western Reserve.  

Hugs 'n Stitches does not have a "budget." Volunteers supply their own yarns and fabrics for the projects they work on. There are no quotas nor deadlines, and no weekly or monthly meetings. Volunteers work in their own homes, on items they choose, and at their own pace. Completed items are left in the large Hugs basket in the St. Bede Parish Office entry.

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital: "I received two boxes full of really nice blankets, hats, quilts and mommy mates. Please thank all of your volunteer crafters. And thank you for facilitating this."

Akron Children's Hopsital: "Thank you for your generous donation of handmade blankets, hats and shirts for the patients at Akron Children's Hospital. We are grateful for the supppor we receive from you and appreciate your part in making our patients' stay much brighter."