CLAYMONT

Piecemakers
United Methodist Church of the Atonement
3519 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703
(302) 798-8472
First Saturdays, except for June, July, and December. Piecemakers is a group of women that meet to make Prayer Quilts. The ladies work on organizing, cutting squares, designing quilts, putting ties in the quilts, and any other work needed to complete the quilts.  It is a great time of fun and fellowship.  While sewing skills are helpful, they are not required!

 

DOVER

Knitting to Nurture
Wyoming United Methodist Church
Physical Address: 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover DE  19904
Mailing Address: PO Box 389, Camden Wyoming DE, 19934
(302) 697-8400
First and third Wednesdays from 10:30am - 12:30am, September through May. The primary purpose is to knit "prayer shawls" that are given to members of the church and community as tangible evidence of our prayers and caring for them.  We also have other projects that touch the lives of those in need at the local, national, and international level.  Join us to fellowship, pray and bless others with the work of our hands. 

 

FENWICK ISLAND

Faith, Hope & Love Quilters
Saint Matthew's By The Sea UMC
1000 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island DE 19944
(302) 537-1402
We make quilts for cancer patients, at risk and needy babies, and those who need comfort. Meets 3rd and 5th Mondays. Please call church for details.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Saint Matthew's By The Sea UMC
1000 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island DE 19944
(302) 537-1402
We knit or crochet shawls or lap robes for those with special needs and special occasions. Work is done at home. Bi-monthly gatherings. Please call church for details.

 

HOCKESSIN

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Hockessin United Methodist Church
7250 Lancaster Pike Hockessin DE 19707
(302) 239-3030
Wednesdays from 1pm - 3pm

 

LEWES

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Bethel United Methodist Church
129 West 4th Street, Lewes DE 19958
(302) 645-9426
This group of dedicated crafters meets each week to knit and crochet prayer shawls to give to the sick, bereaved, broken, and lonely. As they knit, the group members pray for whomever it is that might be receiving the shawls. Once completed, the shawls are consecrated. If you know of someone who would benefit from the comfort and love demonstrated by the gift of a prayer shawl, please contact the church office.

Quilts Of Love
Bethel United Methodist Church
129 West 4th Street, Lewes DE 19958
(302) 645-9426
Quilters from all over the Lewes-Rehoboth area get together several times a year to create beautiful crib quilts for hospitalized babies in our community. Donations of fabric, thread, batting, and other sewing supplies are always appreciated.

 

NEWARK

Helping Hands
Lighthouse Baptist Church
1842 Otts Chapel Road, Newark DE 19702
(302) 368-8050
First Tuesdays from 9:30am - 2pm. Knit, crochet, stamp, quilt and sew for the missionaries. Please call church for details.

 

REHOBOTH BEACH

Prayer Shawl Group
Westminster Presbyterian Church
301 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
(302) 227-2109
Fridays from 9:30am - 11:30am. The participants pray and fellowship while knitting and chrocheting shawls for those who need encouragement and a visible sign that we care and are praying for them.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Lutheran Church of our Savior
20276 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
(302) 227-3066
This ministry has attracted many willing hands to help with the knitting of shawls for people in need of comfort due to illness or grief. We meet as a group once a month to share patterns, stories and fellowship. New members to this ministry are always welcome; you don't even have to know how to knit or crochet - our members would be happy to teach you!

 

SAINT GEORGES

Friendship Star Quilters
Saint Georges United Methodist Church
109 North Broad Street, St. George's DE  19733
(302) 834-4749
First Tuesdays from 1pm - 4pm, and 6pm - 9pm. Please call church for details.

 

WILMINGTON

Close Knit
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1502 West 13th Street, Wilmington DE 19806
(302) 654-5214
First and third Mondays from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Please call church for details.

Covenant Quilters and Needlecrafters
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
503 Duncan Road, Wilmington DE 19809
(302) 764-9007
Covenant Quilters meets regularly to stitch quilts for local missions. Needlecrafters join together monthly to sew and knit items for premies and sea men. We welcome beginners as well as seasoned stitchers! Please call church for details.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
First and Central Presbyterian Church
1101 Market Street, Wilmington DE 19801
(302) 654-5371
You can knit as a spiritual discipline, and as a service to others. A simple shawl pattern and a spirit of prayer and you’re on your way! Shawls are given to those in need of a tangible sense of spiritual comfort and assurance. Tutorials offered. Please call church for details.