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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
 Posted - May 05 2009 : 08:45:36 AM
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Farmgirls,
I know of a wonderful non profit organization who is in need of newborn hats made of wool. OneH.E.A.R.T.Tibet is a non profit organization who believe women should not die in order to give life.
This organization teaches caregivers and expectant mothers in Tibet prenatal care and also how to deliver babies.
In Tibet 1 in every 33 women die in childbirth. 1 in every 10 babies die within the first month. Tibet suffers from some of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. (info from KSL.com 9/18/08) At 12,000 to 15,000 feet it is cold and those newborn heads could use warm hats.
OneH.E.A.R.T. provides clean birth kits along with training. They would also like to provide hats for newborns. A team will be going to Tibet in June and also October to provide training and deliver kits along with the hats that are gathered.
It doesn't take much yarn to knit or crochet a newborn hat. I am using up my stash and from one skein I made 4 little hats. 0-6 month size hats should measure 16 1/2" circumference.
Since most organizations in America want washable, synthetic, or blend fiber this is the perfect chance for us to use up wool yarn we have left from projects. The reason for wool is that warmth is most important.
How about it farmgirls? Are any of you able to help with this project? Please check out their website onehearttibet.org to learn more about their organization. Contact me through my email to find out where to send the hats when completed. The deadline to help with the June delivery is June 10, 2009 and if you don't make that date let's work towards September 20, 2009 Hope you can help.
Kris
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
Edited by - barnagainkristin on May 05 2009 11:35:51 AM |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 09:18:37 AM
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Kris I can't knit or Crochet but would love to send some yarn for some. I have two pkgs one blue one pink of RED heart light and lofty 6oz yarn that I bought thinking I could do this Not so much I do ok on Dishcloths but thats as well as I can do.
Diana
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 05 2009 : 11:12:46 AM
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Kristin,
Sound great I will check out their website. Thanks for passing along the information
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 11:19:00 AM
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Diana,
Thanks so much for the offer of yarn. If I am correct red heart is not wool. I think there is another thread where ladies are knitting for warm up america and I think they want washable yarn so maybe they could use it. I wish I lived by you so we could knit together since I really think you could catch on and knit up just about anything. Don't give up. Sounds like you are getting it if you are knitting washcloths.
kris
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 11:26:32 AM
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Michele,
Thanks for your interest in oneheart. If you decide that you can make any hats let me know since they thought it would be best for me to gather them and make one delivery to their office in June. I think you will like their website and especially around mother's day. I'm not sure where I read it but one birthing attendant was sent to help a mother who had been in labor for 3 days. The attendant arrived and they were transporting this mother on a tractor when she gave birth. I think most of the women they are helping live in areas where it is common for a woman to give birth alone in a shed or barn. Aren't we lucky to have what we have as far as help and technology go. Thanks again and email me for my address if you want to help.
Kris
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
Edited by - barnagainkristin on May 05 2009 11:27:16 AM |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2009 : 07:08:04 AM
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Kristin,
I want to help. Sign me up!
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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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2009 : 8:32:08 PM
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Theresa and Karen,
Thanks so much for helping. I have been making little hats and it's quite fun to imagine where they are going and the little faces that will look out from under them. You made my day by saying that you would help. When you are ready just email me and I'll get the info to you. I knew farmgirls would plow through on this and help the Tibetan mothers and babies.
Bless Ewe,
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2009 : 08:18:47 AM
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I've got one done so far. Think I have enough of the same wool to make another this morning while waiting for the kids at gymnastics. 
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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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2009 : 11:03:18 AM
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Ok, got 2 more done. So, that makes 3 for me so far.
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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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2009 : 2:47:56 PM
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Theresa,
You are awesome. Can't wait to see the little cuties.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
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Posted - May 08 2009 : 5:26:09 PM
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| Kristin...I'm in! Wool eh? I'll check out the website and email ya later. I know I have some wool around somewhere. |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 3:28:40 PM
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StarMeadow,
So happy you are willing to help. Let me know if you can't find that wool and I'll try to round you up some.
barnagainkristin |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2009 : 3:30:45 PM
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Theresa,
Got your email and I emailed you. Farmgirl Philanthropy! What a great idea.
barnagainkristin |
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lelasfriend
True Blue Farmgirl
109 Posts
sara
baltimore
MD
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 5:18:06 PM
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| sounds like a great project. Do they care what color? In a moment of what must have been insanity, I dyed the wool yarn from our sheep in neon colors - hot pink, lime green etc. Everyone stares at it and then calmly says It is er bright...Would it work for this project though? Sara |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 5:50:32 PM
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Picked up some more wool today, so I'm back at it!
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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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 7:49:59 PM
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Sara,
If you have a chance to go on their website you can see pictures of what they wear. I think your colors would be just fine. When I asked they said they wear mostly rich colors and pink. If I had a baby who was cold I wouldn't care what color hat I put on their little head as long as it kept them warm. I'll let you decide what to do. The older I get the more I love bright colors. If you do decide to knit or crochet some little hats just email me and I'll get you the info as to where to send them.
How awesome that you die your own sheeps wool.
Hope to hear more from you.
barnagainkristin
(I just thought about Tibetan sand mandalas and if you have ever seen one you know how bright they are. I have some sand grains from one and they are hot pink, lime green and every other color imaginable. :)
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
Edited by - barnagainkristin on May 12 2009 7:53:31 PM |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 8:05:44 PM
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Theresa,
You are awesome. I have been watching for wool at thrift stores whenever I have time to stop in one. Just today I found 2 beautiful hanks of dusty blue yarn in a bag for 2.99. Each hank contains 240 yds. so after I finish the yarn I am working on I will start making tiny blue hats. Who knows how many I can get out of almost 500 yds.
Don't know if you are enjoying this as much as I am but as I knit each little hat I think about the beautful little ones whose heads they will go on and it makes knitting so much fun.
I think you crochet since I have seen your wonderful dolls. I read about you in the current issue of Mary Jane's Farm. Congratulations on being featured, and good job with your Warm up America campaign. The blankets turned out beautiful.
Do you have a specific pattern for the hats you are making or do you just make it up as you go? I would love to crochet a few but wouldn't dare without having a pattern. I'm a little braver with knitting.
Thanks again for all your hard work!
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Edited by - barnagainkristin on May 12 2009 8:08:01 PM |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 8:22:06 PM
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Kristin,
Yep, I crochet. I knit a bit, but am a beginner {can you do a whole hat in garter stitch? :) }. I may try a knit one though just for fun! Wow, what a find with that yarn, lucky girl!
I decided simple and fast was best for these hats, so I'm using the pattern found here http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/preemieround.html
Nothing fancy, just warm wool hats for those precious babies! Yes, it's fun to think of them as I make the hats. . . a little prayer goes into each stitch.
Thank you for the kind words!
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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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2009 : 8:29:45 PM
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Theresa,
Thanks for the pattern link. What cute little hats! Happy to hear someone else is putting a little prayer into their hats too. :)
barnagainkristin |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 10:34:55 AM
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Kristin,
Do we have them to you by June 10 or you have to drop them off on June 10? I guess what I really need is a "ship to you deadline date". Thanks!
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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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 6:30:33 PM
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Theresa,
I will find out exactly when they will be going to Tibet. They said late June so I set the June 10th date hoping that if anyone helped they could ship to me by then. I think that date is safe to shoot for but I will find out exactly when I need to deliver them in case anyone needs more time.
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2009 : 09:34:59 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
Waiting to hear back from One HEART on the exact date they need the hats but until then lets stick to the June 10th deadline. That would be have them to me by June 10th if possible. Let me know who all is working on this so I will know who to expect packages from. If you still need mailing info email me. Thanks again for helping with this project. :)
barnagainkristin |
Edited by - barnagainkristin on May 19 2009 09:35:45 AM |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2009 : 11:15:37 AM
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Hey Kristin,
Can you email me your mailing address? We've got several farmgirls working on hats right now in the Farmgirl Philanthropy chapter. I'll post our mail date over there and email those girls your address.
Thanks!
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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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 8:12:06 PM
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Hi Theresa,
I emailed you some info. Thanks for your help!
barnagainkristin |
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