The Names Project - AIDS Quilt

The Names Project -- AIDS Quilt

Description: After volunteering at The Names Project in San Francisco for a day, I was humbled by the experience of working directly with the world-renowned AIDS Quilt. I thought it would be a great idea to have my residents come together and make our own panel for the Quilt and send it in to The Names Project for inclusion with the AIDS Quilt. This would be done in old-fashioned quilting bee form and all participants would be charged $2 for entry. All proceeds went directly to the purchase of needed supplies. We would make a general panel for all who have died of AIDS, and if any resident knew of someone in particular who was inflicted with the illness, he/she would sew his/her name on the panel. This is meant to be a sobering experience and help students to think of others more often and understand the feeling of loss.

Instructions/Things Needed: The great thing about making a panel is that it can be as elaborate or as simple as you want.

- Medium-weight, non stretch fabric (3' by 6') - (represents the size of a coffin)
- Thread
- Needles
- Any other decorating materials, depending on how elaborate the panel will be (markers, paint, paint brushes, stencils, pencils, etc.)

Other Considerations: Contact The Names Project (info@aidsquilt.org) or log onto its website (www.aidsquilt.org) for more information on the specifications for each panel.

Name: Dan Quiterio
School: Endicott College
email: dquiteri@mail.endicott.edu

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