Bound with Love

Stitching together faith, friendship, and comfort for those in need.

About

Bound with Love is a ministry of caring hands and compassionate hearts. Through quilting, sewing, and fellowship, women from Otley Church and surrounding area churches come together to create quilts and pillowcases that are donated to hospitals and organizations in the local communities in Central Iowa and across the United States.

This group meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month to work on a variety of projects. Whether sewing quilt tops, pressing fabric, tying quilts, making pillowcases, or helping with finishing touches, there is a place for everyone to serve, no matter their skill level.

Our ministry’s gatherings begin with a time of fellowship, prayer, and devotions. As we work side by side, we build friendships, encourage one another in faith, and create tangible reminders of God's love for those who receive our gifts.

We’d love to have you join us! You don't need to be an experienced quilter to join this ministry. If you have a willing heart and enjoy fellowship, we'd love to welcome you.

Stitches of Love Shared:

Ministry Impact

Thank you, Otley Church, for your support of Bound with Love Quilters group. We would like you to know about what we do, when we do it and the community organizations our church is helping to support. Below is a list of donations made from Bound with Love Quilts to our community in 2025.

  • Lakeview Angel Tree Camps 50 Quilts

  • Otley Church Baby Quilts 7 Quilts

  • Clearview, Prairie City 20 Quilts

  • Pella Regional Health 20 Pillowcases/Month

    • A pillowcases is given to each child who has a procedure at Pella Regional Hospital.

  • Ryan’s Smile 60 Pillowcases

    • Pillowcases are donated across the USA for children with childhood cancer.

  • Blank Children’s Hospital 100 Christmas Pillowcases

    • During the month of December each hospitalized child receives a gift. The pillowcase is the wrapping for the gift and becomes a part of the gift.

  • North Carolina Flood Relief 7 Quilts

  • Sleeping bags for dolls 30 Sleeping Bags

    • These sleeping bags are sent to children in Honduras.

Bound with Love Quilters has 17 members who sew two days each month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm. Each member is helping to complete these community service projects by doing one of the following:

  • Helping to set up and clean up before and after the day

  • Preparing the quilts/pillowcases to be completed

  • Sewing to complete projects

  • Tying the quilts

  • Pressing, pressing, pressing

Most importantly, we pray for the recipients of these gifts and give God many thanks for our joy in making and giving these gifts.

Together, we create more than quilts. We share comfort, encouragement, and the love of Christ with people near and far.