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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Aug 30 2014 : 5:22:45 PM
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http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/
Check this blog and then I thought perhaps we could all mail our own to the address that takes them and mails them out or sends them with a mission person. They are so easy to make and I have a bunch of extra fabric so I thought I would just make them from fabric and her them myself like a pillowcase. Just thought I would ask if anyone would like to join it to use up some of your fabric??
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 4:46:12 PM
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Thanks for sharing this Beverley. It doesn't seem difficult and I would like to try it also.
Farmgirl sister #3926
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2014 : 7:57:55 PM
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I always wanted to try these dresses. We have a store that sells 2 pillow cases for $2.99. Maybe I can have our church do some. Thanks for posting this. Our pastor just came back from Africa this summer.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Medina
ND
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2014 : 6:27:23 PM
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I do these when I have time. I find lots of fabric on the clearance table or from other farm girls and when I have a box full I mail them to Nancy's Notions for distribution. I have also sent some with friends from our church who did a mission trip in Haiti. They are super simple to do and don't take much time. If you go to Nancy's notions web page she has a pattern measurements for a variety of sizes. She also has a pattern for boys shorts which are also in need. Such a great cause.
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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country treasure
True Blue Farmgirl
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judy
SK
Canada
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Posted - Sep 03 2014 : 7:42:08 PM
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I agree with how fast the dresses work up. I add lace, buttons or whatever as long as it's flat so it doesn't interfere with the mail. We're allowed to add a pocket with a little book or something flat. Our local thrift store collects cloth & little bits to help out...maybe yours will do the same.
I'll look up the boy's shorts. Sounds good!
Judy
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Michele_72
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Saxton
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2014 : 7:43:34 PM
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Beverley - that would be such a blessing to many! I have been on mission trips to Malawi, Africa - (unfortunately I've been unable to go the last few years due to medical issues... but others from my "team" just came back the other day.) To see first hand how much these items are needed and very appreciated by those receiving - well, it's just very heartbreaking and humbling. I have thousands of photos, but here is a picture of Chifurniro, we have raised enough money for her to come to the United States and have the surgery she so desperately needs (as you can see her knees bend backwards... it is going to take a few surgeries and lots of therapy but the doctors feel they can do a great deal for her) The second - is an elderly lady from way out in the "bush"... this picture has always just left me speechless. - Many Blessings to you all for making things and sending them to third world countries (and well, let me correct myself and say - not only 3rd world countries, but anywhere!...)- it really does make a difference! 
Michele
Farm Girl #5969
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 12:49:45 PM
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The place that is doing this is here in Michigan and right around where I grew up, so when I saw the address I just could not help. I will go to nancys notions and get the shorts pattern too. thank you for that info. I have a day off so I am going to spend it sewing these. thanks for anyone who wants to make some and send them to the address at the web site. I figure any amount will help. so, even if you can only make one that is still great!!! Thanks for any help that anyone can do.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 2:46:19 PM
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Beverly, thanks for the info. I'm going to do this.
Julie, thanks for the info on the boys' shorts. Gonna do that, too.
Michele, incredible pictures!
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Medina
ND
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2014 : 09:58:55 AM
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Also saw there was a need for girls sanitary products. She has a pattern for that as well and what a great way to use those old towels you have laying around. I had never thought of how difficult it must be for not only young girls at this time in there lives, but all women in these countries. Just read an article on how much school these girls miss because of the natural cycle of our bodies, but many quit school because of it.
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Blessed in Colorado
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Debbie L.
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