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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 11:31:39 AM
The 4th quarter project for the Farmgirl Philanthropy chapter will be making/donating chemo caps to the following:
http://www.knots-of-love.org/
Please let me know if you can help us 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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| AuntieM |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 3:58:54 PM
Thanks for the quick response - I'll be starting a hat tomorrow! |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 2:00:21 PM
Thanks so much, Auntie M!
We will work on this until the end of December. I'd prefer the finished caps to be mailed to me so that I might photograph them all together and post it here. However, you may send them directly to the organization if you prefer. They have a form on their website.
Here is some info about yarn 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
TLC Baby Amore
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.
and here is the link to their pattern page, although you may use any pattern you like as long as it will be comfortable to the wearer.
http://www.knots-of-love.org/mylink.php?id=3143
What a wonderful way for you to stay close to your sister's memory! I'm so sorry she isn't with you anymore, but I'm certain their are those out there that would love to have a hat made in her honor.
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 |
| AuntieM |
Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 11:58:57 AM
Theresa, I would love to help out. I've made preemie caps for years, and recently made a few helmet liners for the military. This project, however, speaks to my heart. I lost my only sister to cancer two years ago and made her several hats. This would make me feel close to her.
Feel free to email me with the details - deadline, where to send, etc. This is a very nice thing you are doing. |
| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 2:46:46 PM
What a wonderful idea!!!
I only wish I knitted, I would do as many as I could.
Now, if they were stitched caps, like they put on newborns, I would have no problem, lol!
This is a great idea Theresa! :)
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
http://theviewfromhere-brenda.blogspot.com/ |
| lilwing |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 3:29:14 PM
I love this! KUDOS to you girls! May the good you put out come back to you!
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Proud Farmgirl #775
Hencho of Gulf Coast Farmgirls - Sub-group of Heart of Texas Farmgirls
http://maggielousdaughter.blogspot.com
(in construction!)
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 3:25:27 PM
Theresa, What a wonderful idea! I would love to join in, but we are getting ready to move and I am too disorganized at this time! I hope you get a lot of ladies joining in!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com
www.duckystreasurechest.etsy.com |
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