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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 11:35:37 AM
The 4th quarter project for the Farmgirl Philanthropy chapter has been chosen. We will me making/donating chemo caps to the following organization:
http://www.knots-of-love.org/
Please let me know if you want to help out!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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| Claude09647 |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 09:42:04 AM
ok, i will start making them now that the weather is getting cold, and i'm sure i can make a goo dmany
"My ideal day is sitting on the back porch, cup of green tea in hand, slippers on, and just watch the cows in the pasture"
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 09:26:49 AM
Kelly,
First off. . . Welcome! You'll love it here!
The Farmgirl Philanthropy chapter does quarterly projects for charity. This 4th quarter project will end on Jan.1 I would really love for Farmgirls to send their caps to me, so that I may photograph our contribution all together before sending it on to Knots of Love. However, you may also send your caps directly to the organization with a form provided on their website.
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| mamakhall |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 07:06:14 AM
Hi Everyone!
I'm a new member of the Sisterhood and would love to help. When do these caps need to be finished and sent in? Who should I send the finished caps to? I love knitting and can't wait to get started!
Kelly Hall
Port Haywood, VA
Proud Sisterhood Member #777
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 12:48:29 PM
Hooray! Sister Support, gotta love it! Thank you SO SO much ladies!
These chemo caps (caps to cover chilly or hairless heads of those going through or recovering from chemotherapy for cancer or other serious illnesses) are donated to patients in need all over the US.
Here is some info from their site:
Yarn Suggestions
Please use one of the yarns from the folowing list:
Caron Simply Soft
Lion Cotton Ease
Lion Microspun
Naturally Caron Spa
Moon & Stars Red Heart
Plymouth Jeannee
TLC Baby Amore
TLC Cotton Plus
Carefree Cotton Red Heart
We also need sleep caps made from: Moon & Stars by Red Heart
Ideas for Chemo Caps
Thinner, seamless, non-lumpy caps are good for sleeping and increased comfort.
Hats made with thinner yarn would be better for summer weather use.
Cotton Blend Yarns are great for summer hats and warmer climates, as it is cooler than other types of yarn.
Seamless Caps are more comfortable and better for sleeping in.
Here is a link to some of their patterns: http://www.knots-of-love.org/mylink.php?id=3143 but you may use any pattern you like, keeping in mind comfort.
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 06:52:49 AM
There is a fabric cap, too. It was a simple design but cute. I don't crochet of knit much but would be comfortable sewing these. I received one after my chemo. I don't remember the the organization that provided it, but can find out from Mayo. So if anyone is interested I could share a pattern.
"You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.....
But you can be happy if you've a mind to. All you've gotta do in knuckle down, buckle down and do it, do it, do it!" |
| Marcy |
Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 06:12:44 AM
Theresa,
I would love to help as well. Please email the details. I can knit or crochet the hats. All I need is a pattern. This is such a wonderful cause. Thank you for telling us about it.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/ |
| Claude09647 |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 1:44:59 PM
hello, I'm wondering what a chemo cap is? I crochet and i'm sure i could do something like that for this great cause, but i want to make sure i'm doing the right thing.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
http://claude09647.blogspot.com/ |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 12:42:09 PM
Theresa, I would love to help. Please email me. Thanks. : )
Heather
"Hitch your wagon to a star"
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
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