In the past the Temple quilters made larger quilts for missionaries, most of which were stationed in warm countries, so they didn't have a need for the quilts, Timmers said.

So they decided to make smaller quilts, which take less time to make and donate them to LAPS.

"It's nice to know they're going to someone who could really use them," Norr said.

Mary Roberts knows first hand how much the quilts will help the parents who frequent LAPS.

As LAPS volunteer coordinator, Roberts was grateful to the group for their donations.

"Other churches donate, but not to the extent Temple does," she said.

The quilts donated by Temple Baptist probably will be used in gift bags women get after they have a baby. Since so many were donated, Roberts said parents may be able to purchase the quilts through the LAPS incentive program.

"We'll have to look at the supply and demand and see how liberal we can be," Roberts said, adding homemade quilts can be a hot commodity at LAPS.

By attending classes on parenting, infant care, pregnancy, relationships, decision making and budgeting, parents or soon-to-be parents receive coupons which can be used to buy donated items such as cribs and diapers.

"We're very well equipped as a center to present the truth," Roberts said. "It's a place where people can come and not only learn, but grow.."