Prayers & Squares

Prayers & Squares is an interfaith outreach ministry that combines the gift of prayer with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. Unlike many other organizations that make quilts for charitable causes, the purpose of Prayers & Squares is not to make and distribute quilts, but to promote prayer through the use of quilts.

Our motto is: "It's not about the quilt; it's all about the prayers."

Wondering how to make a prayer quilt? Here are just a few patterns to get you started. The patterns here will make a lap sized quilt about 45" to 50" wide and 55" to 60 " long. Why this size? We have found the ideal prayer quilt is big enough to cover up with, but not so long it will get caught under a wheelchair or a hospital bed rail. It is small enough to transport easily, but big enough to hold all those "knots of prayer" and to snuggle under.

Rail Fence -- This is a great beginner pattern.
Mystery Nine Patch -- This uses scrap strips; lots of fun.
Four Patch in a Square -- This one uses only fat quarters.
Cross on the Back -- The back of the quilt can feature a cross.
Prayer Square -- Pattern for 14" mini-quilt.
Baptismal Square -- Prayer squares used for baptisms.
Military Prayer Squares -- Especially for our armed forces.
Pocket Prayer Quilts -- 3" squares for pocket or purse.
Prayer Pillow Covers -- Make your prayer square into a pillow.

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