Holiday Gift Exchange 2024 Volunteer Celebration Registration is now closed for this event. If you are r egistered: Important Dates: Names were randomly drawn and emails sent to Registered Participants on 10/13. Join in our crafting zoom just for this event on Saturday 11/3 at Noon Pacific to help you get your gift crafted! See Events in FB Group. Mail your completed and wrapped gift by 11/22. DO NOT open your gift when it arrives! We will open them at our party! Attend our Zoom Party! Saturday 12/7 to open our gifts and ooooo and ahhhh at our makes! Reach out to Mary if you have issues or questions Mary@craftingchange.org

Craftivist Projects Take a look at our current projects and partner charities and find the project that matches your interests best! Follow the steps below and make sure to return here and tally your donation. TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP 01 Find your project match, follow the pattern and make needed items. 02 Print our care slip and ship your handmade items to our partner charity. 03 Return to our website to tally your donation . sewing knit/crochet sewing sewing Bags Into Beds CA Sew - Pillow Covers (Pillow Casings) Bags Into Beds is a 501c3 nonprofit that rescues soft plastics before they entire the landfill and our landfill and turns them into a soft stuffing for pillows. He donates the pillows to shelters and tiny home villages for those experiencing homelessness in the LA area. Bags Into Beds Project Page PAUSED Butterfly Haven MO Sew - Quillows, Butterfly Haven is a 501c3 nonprofit in St. Louis, MO. Butterfly Haven serves children impacted by Foster Care and families who have experienced a Crisis situation such as a house fire or the recent flooding that impacted the area. Butterfly Haven Project Page Cascade Health (Pete Moore Hospice House) OR Sew - Patriotic Quilts for Veterans (lapghan size), Quilts (Lapghan size), Dignity Covers, Dignity Scarves Cascade Health is a local, nonprofit health care organization founded to fill the unmet health needs and make life better for those we have the privilege to serve in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Services Offered: Hospice, Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Diabetes & Nutrition, Travel Health, Occupational Health. Our people are caring, qualified professionals. Our programs are innovative, patient-centered and focused on outcomes. Together, we touch lives and create a stronger, healthier community. Cascade Health Project Page Colorado Visiting Nurse Association CO Sew - Quilts for hospice patients, Fiddle Mats CVNA provides quality and compassionate care across Front Range communities. They are a 501c3 and will provide care no matter the ability to pay. CVNA Project Page Crafting Change HQ for Community Partners OR Sew - Drawstring Backpacks for Adults We are a 501c3 and work with many local organizations doing community outreach where we are headquartered here in Eugene, OR. For instance the Solidarity Share Fair and The University of Oregon Food Pantry as well as others who often ask for help at the last minute. CCHQ Project Page Every Day Action California Sew - Up-cycled Feed Bag Tote Bags, Adult Drawstring Backpacks EDA take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps and com munity fridges throughout the region. Get more info on the Every Day Action project page. Every Day Action Projet Page The Foster Network South Dakota Sew ~ Cosmetic Bags, Pillowcases The Foster Network’s mission is to empower and support foster parents so they can in turn provide a safe and caring environment giving each child and adolescent the opportunity to thrive. The Foster Network Project Page The Grace Upon Grace Project Colorado Sew ~ Cosmetic Bags The Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period produ cts to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. The Grace Upon Grace Project ~ Project Page Hopa Mountain Montana Sew ~ Fleece Winter Hats Hopa Mountain is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Bozeman, Montana and serving the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders who are improving education, ecological health, and economic development. Leaving A Legacy New Jersey Sew ~ Tote Bags, Chemo Caps, Heart Hugs, Cosmetic Bags Leaving A Legacy is a program under the 501c3 Raising Hope for Others. This program makes comfort care bags for cancer patients at several care centers in their area. Leaving A Legacy Project Page Mental Health Resource Center Florida Sew - Blankets, Fiddlers, Tote Bags, Backpacks, Mental Health Resource Center is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a wide range of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, children and families and has 2 programs for the homeless. Get more info on the Mental Health Resource Center Project Page! Mental Health Resource Center Project Page Nashville Launch Pad Tennessee Sew - Blankets/Lapghans, Pillowcases, Twin Sized Quilt Nashville Launch Pad's m ission is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Nashville Launch Pad Project Page Path & Green OH Sew - Cosmetic Bags Path & Green is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to provide hope and a future to Lorain County girls in need by ending hygiene insecurity and period poverty. We partner with local school dis tricts and community-serving organizations to provide personal care items. Beyond meeting their basic needs, Path & Green wants girls to know they are worthy, loved and valued. Path & Green Project Page Patient Pet Advocates Oregon Sew - Pet Blankets (Medium and LARGE), kitty kick sticks Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to re-home pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Patient Pet Advocates Project Page Piper's Project Kansas Sew - Pillowcase, Winter Hats, Winter mittens/gloves Piper's Project is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps children impacted by foster care in Kansas as well as those in domestic violence shelters and those facing homelessness. Piper's Project - Project Page Planned Parenthood Colorado Sew - Tote Bags, Rice Heating Pads, Heart Hugs Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is a 501c3 nonprofit serving Colorado, NM and Las Vegas, NV. They believe in a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgement. Planned Parenthood Project Page The Remissionaries Nevada Sew - Quilts The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. The Remissionaries Project Page S.A.C.K. New Jersey Sew -Soap Sacks Their vision is to inspire groups of volunteers around the country to crochet/knit, collect and donate bar soap to their local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies and veterans clinics. Get more info on the S.A.C.K. Project Page! S.A.C.K. Project Page The Yonkofa Project Georgia (for Ghana) Sew - Backpacks, Menstrual Pads, Wet Bags The Yonkofa Project is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing sustainable healthcare in third world countries. They establish medical clinics in rural Ghana that provide care previously unavailable in those areas. They also have a program called "Keep Girls in School Campaign", to provide backpacks to school children and menstrual products to girls. Get more info on The Yonkofa Project - Project Page! The Yonkofa Project - Project Page knitting and crochet knitting and crochet Cascade Health (Pete Moore Hospice House) OREGON Knit/Crochet- Twiddle Muffs Cascade Health is a local, nonprofit health care organization founded to fill the unmet health needs and make life better for those we have the privilege to serve in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Services Offered: Hospice, Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Diabetes & Nutrition, Travel Health, Occupational Health. Our people are caring, qualified professionals. Our programs are innovative, patient-centered and focused on outcomes. Together, we touch lives and create a stronger, healthier community. Cascade Health Project Page Colorado Visiting Nurse Association CO Knit/Crochet - Twiddle Muffs CVNA provides quality and compassionate care across Front Range communities. They are a 501c3 and will provide care no matter the ability to pay. CVNA Project Page Crafting Change HQ for Community Partners OR Knit/Crochet - Soap Sacks (100% cotton only) and Dishcloths (100% cotton only) We are a 501c3 and work with many local organizations doing community outreach where we are headquartered here in Eugene, OR. For instance the Solidarity Share Fair and The University of Oregon Food Pantry as well as others who often ask for help at the last minute. CCHQ Project Page Each Stitch Counts New Jersey Knit/Crochet - Dish Cloths The mission of Each Stitch Counts is to alleviate hygiene insecurity by providing food pantries with dish and laundry detergent along with handmade dish cloths. Each Stitch Counts Project Page Embracing the ICU Nebraska Crochet - Tiny Octopus They are a 501c3 nonprofit. The y have a 4 pronged mission: Holiday's at the Hospital, Possible Bags, Parent to Parent, and Tribe Vibe. Embracing the ICU Project Page Every Day Action California Knit/Crochet - Soap Sacks Founded by Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Working closely with Film & Television sets, they take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps, shelters and com munity fridges throughout the region. Every Day Action Project Page Hopa Mountain Montana K nit/C rochet - Winter Hats for kids ages 5-12 Hopa Mountain is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Bozeman, Montana and serving the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mo untain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders who are improving education, ecological health, and economic development. Knit the Rainbow New York City K nit/C rochet - Earwarmers, Fingerless Gloves, Cowls Knit the Rainbow (KtR) was founded in 2020 to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City survive the brutal winters. All of our handmade garments are made with love by our volunteers across the country and placed right in the hands of those in need. Knit the Rainbow Project Page Leaving A Legacy New Jersey Knit/Crochet ~ Chemo Caps Leaving A Legacy is a program under the 501c3 Raising Hope for Others. This program makes comfort care bags for cancer patients at several care centers in their area. Leaving A Legacy Project Page Nashville Launch Pad Tennessee Knit/Crochet ~ Lapghans Nashville Launch Pad's m ission is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Nashville Launch Pad Project Page Patient Pet Advocates Oregon Knit/Crochet - Large Pet Bla nkets, Cat Toys Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Patient Pet Advocates Project Page Pipers Project Kansas Knit/Cro chet - Soap Sacks (Ensure your sacks are 4"x6"), Winter hats, Winter gloves/mittens Piper's Project is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps children impacted by foster care in Kansas as well as those in domestic violence shelters and those facing homelessness. The Remissionaries Project Page The Remissionaries Nevada Knit/Crochet - Blankets The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast c ancer. The Remissionaries Project Page S.A.C.K. New Jersey Knit/Crochet - Soap Sacks (Ensure your sacks are 4"x6") Their vision is to inspire groups of volunteers around the country to crochet/knit, collect and donate bar soap to their local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies and veterans clinics. S.A.C.K. Project Page want to join others who share your passion? Join The Crafting Change Community on Facebook

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The officers, directors, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation or gender identity. It is the policy of Crafting Change not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, color, religion or national origin. To foster a positive and productive environment, the following additional policies apply to all Zoom Room participants: Crafting Commitment: Volunteers are required to use the Zoom Rooms as a time to craft for our charity partners. Our volunteer hosts dedicate their time and utilize organizational resources to facilitate these crafting sessions. By participating in Zoom Rooms, volunteers commit to supporting our organization's mission through their crafting efforts. 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Share the room; Ensure everyone is heard. Socializing is encouraged, crafting is required. Please only come if you plan on crafting for our charity partners. Ask questions by raising your hand with the “Raise Hand” button, or wave at us with your actual hand if your button is not working. Use chat to ask questions that can easily be answered that way. Please do not Zoom and drive. We care about your safety and insist that you wait until you are safely out of your vehicle or parked with the engine off before you join us to craft. By following these guidelines, we can create a harmonious and productive crafting space that makes everyone feel welcome. smoke-free crafting policy Safe Crafting & Healthy Giving~Smoke-Free Crafting Environment Policy We care about the health of everyone involved in Crafting Change! This policy ensures all donated items, regardless of the charity partner, are crafted in a completely smoke-free environment, free from: Cigarette smoke Cigar smoke Pipe smoke E-cigarettes All forms of vaping Marijuana smoke (including all smokable forms) This includes homes where smokers reside, even if they smoke "outside only." **For ease of this policy, we will use the term smoke/smokers to refer to any form of inhaling and either smoke or vapor. Why Smoke-Free? We prioritize the well-being of our most vulnerable recipients, including cancer patients, NICU babies, and children, but ultimately every person deserves the same healthy items. Secondhand smoke, vapor, and even lingering residue (third-hand smoke) can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer. There is no effective way to remove this residue from crafted items. What is Third-Hand Smoke (and Vape Residue)? Even if smoking or vaping happens outside, residue can settle on clothes, hair, furniture, and linger for weeks. This invisible residue, called third-hand smoke (for cigarettes and tobacco products) or third-hand vape residue (for e-cigarettes), contains harmful chemicals that can't be easily removed through laundry or airing out a space. It can re-emit into the air or be absorbed through the skin. Studies show laundering such items may not remove contamination and could even worsen it. Maintaining a Smoke-Free Crafting Environment To participate in our volunteer crafting program, we require all volunteers to create their handmade items in a smoke-free environment. This includes: Smoke-Free Residence: Not living with smokers in the same residence. This includes full and part-time residents of your space. Understanding and Alternatives We understand this requirement may not be feasible for all volunteers. 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45 items found for "" Care Slip | Crafting Change DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Embracing the ICU | Crafting Change Embracing the ICU 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Embracing the ICU is a 501c3 nonprofit. They are a team of parents that have walked the journey and continue to do so. Whether it's been for weeks, months or for some years in the ICU (NICU/PICU/CICU). They understand the stories, the strains, the sorrow, and strength these parents have; and are there to bring support in areas that they felt were missed in their journeys. They have a 4 pronged mission: Holiday's at the Hospital, Possible Bags, Parent to Parent, and Tribe Vibe. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed NICU Octopus Crochet 300 165 project must-knows We will be helping Embracing the ICU with one aspect of their "Possible Bags". They have asked Crafting Change to help make an Octopus to put in each bag for the babies in the ICU. These are not toys, these are medical devices placed in incubators. Fiber Arts Advisor Robyn Peters has drafted our approved pattern and with our Project Overview Sheet this gives you all the guidelines you need to craft a safe Octopus for the NICU. Our Crafting Change guidelines for yarn choices and our tips and tricks for completing this project are all listed on the Project Overview Sheet, be sure to read this first before beginning to craft this project to ensure your final product is up to the standards needed for these items that will go into an incubator. ​ This project is not for beginning crocheters. ​ We have an approved yarn list and only one approved pattern. Please adhere to our guidelines so your octopus is accepted by the receiving NICU. ​ Before you begin this project, please read this FAQ. ​ ​ Must Knows approved patterns NICU Octopus Patterns nicu octopus Octopus Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus The Crafting Change NICU Octopus Pattern by Robyn Peters PATTERN Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus (DK Yarn) The NICU Octopus made with DK weight yarn! PATTERN Overview Embracing the ICU Project Overview Sheet Project Overview Sheet for our NICU Octopus project Begin Here! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship whenever you like. They are accepting these on an ongoing basis, year-round. Please consider checking shipping rates on Pirate Ship (pirateship.com) to get a better rate than at the retail counter. Ship via US Postal Service only NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE JANUARY !, 2024! Embracing the ICU PO Box 815 Omaha, NE 68101 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: CCHQ | Crafting Change Crafting Change HQ for Community Partners Anchor 1 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Crafting Change is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and collects many items at it's headquarters in Eugene. Why are we collecting items? We are often contacted by organizations who need small, one-time donations We are able to boost our existing partners with emergency requests. We support many local Eugene organizations like the U of O Student Food Pantry, Solidarity Share Fair, The Eugene Mission, Eugene Pride and other small local outreach efforts that need occasional assistance. It is important to help other local nonprofits where we are headquartered to build our sense of community and volunteer outreach efforts. We also take your winter items during spring and summer and will store them until they are needed and donate them our partners as soon as winter begins. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Backpacks for Adults Sew 50 50 Dishcloths Knit/Crochet 500 0 project must-knows We are only taking soap sacks and dish cloths with 100% cotton yarn NO BLENDS The tags we put on our items tells recipients that the items can go in their compost when they are no longer useful, therefore they must be 100% cotton. (It's an Oregon thing!) ​ If your items are blends please look at our Impact page for who else is collecting this item. Soap Sacks- knit and crochet only please ensure you follow a pattern so the final product ends up big enough, we have been receiving many that are just really too small( We deliver sacks with the soap in the box. ) A soap sack is meant for the user to put their hand in the sack with the soap. Your sack should be 4" wide and 6" tall. ​ Dish cloths- any style; we donate many to the U of O Student Food Pantry so if you have yellow/greeen yarn that is neat. ​ Backpacks-Adult size drawstring backpacks for those living on the streets. Making these with heavier fabrics like upholstery, outdoor fabric, waterproof canvas or denim is great for the rainy climate up here. But any from heavier fabrics will work well. We prefer not to have them from quilting cotton since these are for unsheltered people. ​ OTHER ITEMS: ​ We are also collecting the following hygiene items and if you have hotel size extras laying around your house! We would appreciate any help! ​ SOAP (the best deal on soap is 2 or 3 packs at The Dollar Tree. We are happy to purchase for you if you include a Dollar Tree gift card with your soap. This is a tax deductible donation! toothpaste toothbrushes deodorant first aid products/kits feminine hygiene products. +++mini sewing kits (Great ones at the dollar store or bulk on Amazon. You can create a homemade one by taking a Rx bottle, label removed, and put in the same items! This keeps it well protected from the elements. Include a few needles, a few buttons, a safety pin, regular thread, and some heavy duty thread is also appreciated because they often need to repair tents or sleeping bags! ​ ​ ​ CCHQ Hygiene Kits Amazon Wish List Must Knows suggested patterns Backpack Soap Sacks Dishcloth Patterns drawstring backpacks backpck Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Unlined Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial and Pattern for the unlined drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Happy Scrappy Tote Bag & Backpack Zoom Room recording on how to make the scrappy tote bag and denim drawstring backpack. PATTERN Sew Adult Backpack Fabric & Cord Selection Short video on how to choose fabric and cording for the adult drawstring backpack PATTERN soap sacks sack Crochet Knotty Soap Sack Knotty Soap Sack PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Sudsy Soap Sack by Denise Smith Crafting Change Sudsy Soap Sack by Denise Smith PATTERN Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Soap Sack Video Tutorial PATTERN Tags Soap Sack Tags Soap Sack Tags PATTERN Crochet Kitty Sack Kitty Sack PATTERN Crochet Lil Ripples Soap Sack Lil Ripples Soap Sack PATTERN Knit Knit Soap Sacks Knit Soap Sacks PATTERN Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Soap Sack PATTERN Crochet Hear Me Roar Soap Sack by Melanie Hear Me Roar Soap Sack by Melanie PATTERN Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Major Stitches Soap Sack PATTERN All Craft Types Soap Sack Resources Soap Sack Resources PATTERN Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack Splish Splash Soap Sack PATTERN dishcloth dishclot Shipping Knit/Crochet Fan Favorite Dish Cloth Patterns This document contains multiple patterns from our Scrub-a-dub-dub Zoom where many craftivists shared their favorite dishcloth patterns! PATTERN CROCHET 13 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Dishcloths are terrific projects when you want to practice new stitch techniques, play with color changes, and explore how various ideas work in combination with one another. PATTERN CROCHET Beginner Crochet It uses basic crochet stitches, works up fast and creates a textured washcloth pattern that is great for cleaning dishes! PATTERN KNIT 10 Knit Dishcloths Patterns These 10 free dishcloth patterns offer options for beginning knitters and those who wish to learn a few new skills. PATTERN Crochet Kitchen Lovelies This fun pattern starts the same way, but gives you 4 options for edging! PATTERN CROCHET 51 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns May great patterns including: herringbone and an even berry dishcloth, single double, or blue wave dishtowel. PATTERN CROCHET 40 Free Crochet Patterns 40 Easy crochet dishcloth patterns PATTERN KNIT Grandma's Favorite Striped Dishcloth Textured garter stitch dish cloth. PATTERN Crochet LeSha's Dish Cloth This easy and fun dish cloth gives you a beautiful design! PATTERN CROCHET Sunny Day Crochet Dish Cloth Features the front post double crochet stitch and shell border to create a cute sun dishcloth! PATTERN KNIT 15 Easy Knitting Patterns 15 free knit dishcloth patterns PATTERN KNIT The Easiest Dish Cloth Easy beginner pattern! PATTERN shipping guidelines Starting January 1, 2024 all shipments to HQ will be sent on the 1st of the month. We ask that you ship to HQ on the 1st of the month unless otherwise instructed to ship for emergent situations. In an effort to streamline collection and distribution of donations we find it necessary to ask that you bundle and ship your donations coming to CCHQ only on the 1st (or the 1st business day) of the month. ​ For regular USPS mail: Crafti ng Change HQ PO BOX 41631 Eugene, OR 97404 ​ For FedEX/UPS Crafting Change HQ 255 River Avenue, Box 41631 Eugene, OR 97404 ​ We are partnered with Give Back Box to offer discounted shipping labels for large or heavy items coming to CCHQ! You can ship a box up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to us for $20. Please use this link to get our discounted label! ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately hit reply on your email (Monika at info@givebackbox.com) and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. Give Back Box Label TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Nashville Launch Pad | Crafting Change Nashville Launch Pad 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The mission of Nashville Launch Pad is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The have 3 main programs: Emergency Shelter - up to 25 young adults in congregate shelter in local churches nightly from Nov 1 - March 31 Independent-Supported Living Program (ISLP)- up to 6 LGBTQ+ young adults supported in an apartment space Mobile Housing Navigation Center - up to 15 beds available through the Coordinated Care Entry system in partnership with Community Care Fellowship what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilt Twin Size Sew 12 10 Blankets (Young Adults) Sew/Knit/Crochet 50 45 Pillowcase Sew 75 55 project must-knows We are crafting for "Young Adults" this is ages 18-24. For 2 of their programs, The Independent Supported Living Program (up to a 6 Month stay) and the Mobile Housing Navigation Center (up to a 120 Day stay), the young adults have the opportunity to stay for longer periods of time and settle down while they look for permanent housing, educational opportunity and jobs. We will be helping the young adults in these 2 programs with blankets and pillowcases to make them feel more at home during this transition. CRITICAL INFORMATION: We have been asked to not use "Pride" themed fabric or fabric that in anyway would identify the owner of the items as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is important to remember that these young adults are in a very vulnerable situation often having been displaced from their home due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. ​ Pillowcases: Pattern: Use the Burrito Pillowcase pattern for sewing. This pattern creates a clean and professional finish. Fabric: You may use either cotton or flannel fabric for the pillowcases. These fabrics are durable and comfortable. Fabric Restrictions: Please avoid using fabrics that depict weapons, drugs, alcohol, or themes related to pride, rainbows, or any fabric/symbols that could "out" someone as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Quality: Ensure that stitches are secure and seams are finished neatly for durability. ​ Blankets/Quilts/Lapghans: Accepted Techniques: blankets can be sewn, knitted, or crocheted. The ideal size for blankets is 45 inches by 60 inches (114 cm by 152 cm), which provides comfort and practicality for recipients. Fabric and Yarn: Use high-quality yarns and fabrics that are cozy and durable. Please refer to our master yarn list for suggestions on suitable yarns for blankets. Avoid using yarns or fabrics in colors of the rainbow. Please don't make blankets overly scrappy. Fabric and Yarn Restrictions: Avoid using fabrics that depict weapons, drugs, alcohol, or themes related to pride, rainbows, or any symbols that could "out" someone as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Quality: Ensure your blankets are well-crafted with secure stitches or seams, reflecting the care and dedication of our volunteers. ​ Twin Size Quilts They are looking for approximately 12 Twin Size Quilts per year. If you have any interest in constructing some truly lovely, warm, twin size quilts that residents of their Independent Supported Living Program could come home to, they would love that. Size: 70"x90" Fabric Restrictions: Avoid using fabrics that depict weapons, drugs, alcohol, or themes related to pride, rainbows, or any symbols that could "out" someone as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Fabric: Cotton & Batting Technique: Sewn Only ​ ​ ​ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Delivery Start Date: October 1, 2024 for Winter Items Feel free to begin preparing for the upcoming winter season. If you would like to help unsheltered LGBTQIA+ young adults in Nashville, please follow these guidelines: Accepted Items: We are looking for hats, cowls, scarves, gloves, mittens, and fingerless gloves. Technique: Sewn, knitted, or crocheted. Color Preferences: Use subdued colors such as browns, blacks, navy blue, forest greens, etc. These colors help the young adults blend into their surroundings and feel safe. Fabric and Yarn Restrictions: Avoid using colors of the rainbow or Pride-inspired patterns. The young adults served by Nashville Launch Pad often come from difficult backgrounds where their gender identity or sexual orientation was not accepted. It’s important that the items do not make them stand out. Quality: Ensure your items are well-crafted and durable, providing warmth and comfort throughout the winter months. ​ ​ Must Knows approved patterns Pillowcase Knit/Crochet Blankets Sewn Quilts/Blankets Patterns pillowcases pillowcases Sew Burrito Pillowcase Pattern Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case Pattern Sew Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase! Pattern blankets: knit/crochet k/cblankets Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. Pattern Crochet Mixed Stripes Throw Lovely blanket with easy to create stripes. Leave the tassels off if creating for small children or babies. Pattern Crochet Quiet Ripple Crochet Lapghan This lovely textured blanket has been amended to use a lighter DK weight yarn. Pattern Knit Tumbling Blocks Blanket This pattern for beginners with knits and purls is also a reversible blanket, too. It calls for aran weight yarn but you can use worsted weight yarn, just check your gauge. Pattern Knit Colts Foot Blanket by Hobbii Easy for beginners, the knit purl pattern works up with DK weight acrylic yarn. You could also try a yarn substitute like Sport. The knitting pattern calls for circular knitting needles to accommodate all your stitches. Pattern Crochet Cross Double Hatch Blanket You will get a beautiful texture from the crossed double crochet stitch in an easy two row repeat. Pattern Knit 38 Knit Blanket Patterns This link will connect you to 38 great knit blankets, all approved patterns for our charity partners requesting knit blankets! Pattern blankets Sewn:blankets Sew Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner. Pattern Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Guide How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures. Pattern Sew Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial Nice guide with options for block sizing. Pattern Sew Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos Pattern Sew Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Zoom Class Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change Pattern Sew Self Binding Blanket Easy peasy self binding flannel blanket! Pattern Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! Pattern Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Supplement Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement. Pattern Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! Pattern shipping guidelines They do ask that you try to bundle your items into the fewest shipments possible as they use a partner church to collect their donations for them. Please do not ship any winter items until after 10/1/24. CORRECTED SHIPPING ADDRESS 8/12/24​ First Lutheran Church c/o Nashville Launch Pad 113 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 ​ IF YOU HAD A PACKAGE RETURNED TO YOU AS UNDELIVERABLE because of the incorrect 9th Avenue address they provided us: Try to get a refund from Pirate Ship for your shipping cost. They likely won’t do it, but it is always worth asking. The volunteer who let us know about this issue unexpectedly got a full refund. If you can not get a refund, email the following information to Crafting Change (info@craftingchange.org ): a photo of your returned package and label your receipt or pirate ship invoice from shipping it the weight and dimensions of your package We will email you a new shipping label to resend your package within 24 hours of getting your information. ​ Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Grace Upon Grace Project | Crafting Change Grace Upon Grace Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period products to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Cosmetic Bags Sew 1000 123 project must-knows How we are helping: NEW GOAL SET 10/12/23 THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION OF 1ST PERIOD KITS WILL BE IN FEBRUARY 2024 ​ ​ The Grace Upon Grace Project has The First Period Project in partnership with 3 local school districts in Northern Colorado. In conjunction with health educators they provide several thousand menstruating persons their first period kits in conjunction with menstruation education. These kits need cosmetic bags to store all the period products and educational materials in and this is how Crafting Change can help. ​ 1) Cosmetic Bags - You can use any pattern for cosmetic bags including our zippered bags or our snappy sack! Please see our pattern section below for our suggested patterns! The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". This size holds just the right amount of supplies. ​ Fabrics: As these are for middle school aged kids, keep the fabrics age appropriate. Nothing babyish and nothing old-fashioned. Use fun, bright fabric. Use licensed prints if you have them. No fabrics with references to drugs, alcohol or inappropriate sayings or words. Nothing political in nature. If using the Snappy Sack pattern, these do not need to have the boxed pleat bottom. You do not have to use batting, but you can if you like. ​ ​ Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN SEW Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN shipping guidelines Our new goal is 1000 and they are not needed until February 2024. There is on rush to ship quickly, feel free to sew and ship whenever you have a box full, tallying as you go. ​ UPS/FEDEX/USPS ​ Grace Upon Grace Project First Period Kit Program 5810 Last Pointe Drive Windsor, CO 80550 ​ If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, GUGP is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to Grace Upon Grace Project here. ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika at info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. ​ ​ ​ Give Back Box Label Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Colorado VNA | Crafting Change Colorado Visiting Nurse Association 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Colorado VNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit home care, Hospice & Palliative Care, and wellness agency that provides care to the uninsured and to the under insured to the extent of its resources. They invest in innovative programs and health technologies, provide scholarships to their staff so they can advance their education and skills, and offer free- and reduced-cost care to thousands of clients. They provide hospice care wherever patients call home, from skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to family residences. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilts Sew 45 17 Twiddle Muff Knit/Crochet 30 16 Fiddle Mats Sew 30 9 project must-knows We have been asked by the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association to help provide quilts and fiddle Items for their Hospice patients. Their hospice census averages about 10 patients per month. ​ 1) Quilts: (Sewn Only) Fabrics for any patient to offer comfort in Hospice. These will be used during care and given to the family to keep after the patient has passed.​ A variety of fabrics for all genders and interests are appreciated. Nurses pick out just the right quilt for the right patient. Approximate Lapghan size is 36x48"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. All quilts need to be between 36x48 the smallest and 45x60 the biggest. All styles such as Quilts, rag quilts, fleece/flannel/cotton blankets as long as they are special and will make an impact for the family. ​ 2) Twiddle Muffs: knit/crochet Twiddle muffs are wonderful at providing a comforting sensory experience. Patients will redirect their fidgeting to the muff. items on both the outside and inside keep it fun. ​ 3) FIDDLE MATS Creating a mat is part art, part science. Following the motto "First Do No Harm," Crafting Change has developed this project using science-based research to complement our craftivists' creativity. Why Fiddle Mats? Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or aging often show anxiety or agitation through their hands, fidgeting with clothes, blankets, wounds, or IVs. Fiddle mats provide different textures and activities—such as things to open, push, or slide—to help soothe this fidgeting and restore calm. Crafting Guidelines: Approved Squares: Use squares from our approved library only. Balance: Ensure your mat has a balance of elements from each category: Functional, Sensory, and Auditory. Color Choices: Read our entire document on color choices to ensure your mat soothes, rather than agitates, the patient. ​ Must Knows approved patterns Quilts Fiddles & Twiddles Patterns Quilts Quilts Sew Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Guide How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures. PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial Nice guide with options for block sizing. PATTERN Sew Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Zoom Class Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change PATTERN Sew Self Binding Blanket Easy peasy self binding flannel blanket! PATTERN Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! PATTERN Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Supplement Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement. PATTERN Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! PATTERN fiddles and twiddles fids and twids Sew Fiddle Square Library Our library of squares to put on our Fiddle Mats PATTERN Sew Fiddle Mat Instruction & Overview START HERE! Detailed overview and instructions for making the Fiddle Mat for our charity partner PATTERN Knit/Crochet Twiddle Muffs This Project Sheet for Twiddle Muffs will give you many links to patterns to help you with this craft! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship your package to the address below. If you are in Colorado, you may deliver your item to Carol Grape or Martha Richmond and they will deliver it for you. Due to Covid protocols, their office does not allow drop ins and appointments are required for deliveries. ​ Colorado VNA Attention: Mia Pinto 6750 W. 52nd Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: The Yonkofa Project | Crafting Change The Yonkofa Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are craftin g 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The Yonkofa Project is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing sustainable healthcare in third world countries. They establish medical clinics in rural Ghana that provide care previously unavailable in those areas. They also have a program called "Keep Girls in School Campaign". The Yonkofa Project has teamed up with Crafting Change to provide menstrual hygiene kits to middle school girls, bandages for the rural clinics and hospitals and items for the Half Assini NICU. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Backpacks Sew 2000 1365 Wet Bags Sew 2000 1070 Menstrual Pad Size 8"-9.5" Medium (1 Zorb) Sew 3750 2992 Menstrual Pad Size 8"-9.5" Heavy (2 Zorb) Sew 3750 2241 Menstrual Pad Size 10-10.25" Medium (1 Zorb) Sew 250 212 Menstrual Pad Size 10-10.25" Heavy (2 Zorb) Sew 250 206 Bandages Knit/Crochet 50 21 project must-knows ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1) Drawstring Backpacks Choose high-quality quilting cotton or lightweight canvas for the backpack, avoiding heavy fabrics like decorator fabrics or denim for easier folding and shipping.* DOs: - Soccer-related fabrics are popular. - Novelty prints, tie-dye, superheroes, neons, and bright colors are favored. - Solid colors and traditional florals are less preferred, as are dark colors. - Opt for prints that won't show dirt easily, avoiding predominantly pastel or light-colored/white prints. DON'Ts: - No camouflage fabric, as it's exclusively used by the military in Ghana. - Avoid religious and holiday-themed prints (Easter Bunnies, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Santa). - Exclude fabrics depicting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or weapons. 2) Reusable Menstrual Pads ​ Each kit we make includes 2 medium and 2 heavy pads. Pads must have 1 or 2 layers of Zorb, a bottom layer of PUL, and Kam Snaps closures. Choose dark, colorful, patterned, or busy fabrics for your topper to help hide stains. Use any template shape in sizes between 8.5" and 10.5" in length are accepted. When shipping your completed pads, please label them by absorbency and length for easier sorting. We offer resources for pad construction, including a video tutorial for first-time makers. Contact us for assistance or to order discount supplies. . KAM SNAPS: Each pad must have 2 size 20 Kam Snaps applied on the wing. Refer to our video tutorial for assistance. If applying your own snaps, test each snap multiple times to ensure security, functionality, and that satisfying snap sound. Don't have a Kam-Snap tool? Ship the pads without snaps, and we'll apply them for you at Crafting Change HQ. Interested in purchasing Kam Snap supplies? We recommend buying directly from Kam Snaps, a family-owned small business. They offer a great starter set with pliers and snaps! Check that kit out here , or browse the rest of their site! ​ 3) Wet Bags Wet bags serve two main functions: holding soiled pads while girls are at school and serving as a vessel for cleaning pads at home. Wet bags must be waterproof. We have one approved pattern for these bags, which has proven effective. Watch our video tutorial on properly sealing these bags. For any questions, email Martha for assistance. ​ 4) Sewn Soap Sack The Sewn Soap Sack made from a washcloth is tailored for The Menstrual Hygiene Kit Resembling a washcloth, it offers familiarity the for girls while featuring a twill loop for convenient hanging and drying of soap. Please ensure accurate measurements and avoid using white or light colors as these will be used during menstrual cycles and get stained with blood. ​ 5) Crochet & Knit Bandages- We're crafting cotton bandages for rural clinics/hospitals in Western Ghana. Only 5 approved yarns and one specific pattern are permitted for this project. Participants must be experienced crocheters or knitters capable of checking gauge. While the pattern is simple, consistency and gauge are crucial. Start with 2 skeins of yarn for your first 2 bandages that will be quality checked by our medical advisor before ordering more yarn. Find all necessary information on this information sheet. ​ 7) Receiving Blankets for the NICU- We're creating swaddling/receiving blankets for the NICU at Half Assini Government Hospital in Half Assini, Ghana. Blankets should measure between 36x36 and 40x40 inches square. All blankets, regardless of style, must have finished hems. Narrow rolled serger hems are recommended for single-layer blankets if you have a serger. Accepted fabric options include: Single layer flannel 2-layer quilting cotton Single or double layer jersey Single or double layer double gauze ​ ​ UNDERWEAR : Each kit includes 2 pairs of underwear in girls' sizes 12/14. We make a small amount of kits with size 10/12 and size 14/16. Additional pairs in size 8 and women's size 5 are provided to schools for girls who may need sizes outside of what we offer. Consider purchasing from our Amazon Wish List or taking advantage of BOGO sales at Fruit of the Loom, Black Friday deals or check local retailers like Target/Walmart for clearance items. We always need underwear for our kits in Girls size 12 and 14. ​ ​ ***PLEASE NOTE: We kindly ask that all menstrual pads comply with our guidelines for safety and effectiveness. We offer approved supplies at discounted prices for your convenience. Please feel free to reach out to us for assistance or to obtain the necessary supplies. ​ Your support in adhering to these specifications is crucial. Maintaining the trust our girls place in the kits they receive from Crafting Change is paramount, and you play the key role in upholding it. Order Pad & Wet Bag Supplies! Must Knows approved patterns Backpacks Menstrual Pads & Wet Bags Bandages Sewn Soap Sack NICU Receiving Blankets Patterns menstrual pads and wet bags Menstruals Sew Wet Bags by Martha Super simple wet bag designed for Crafting Change by Martha Richmond Pattern Sew Introduction to Sewing Pads for The Keep Girls In School Campaign Video Tutorial for making pads for The Keep Girls In School Campaign Pattern Sew Updated Crafting Change Menstrual Pad Pattern by Mary Dredge Modified 8/22 New Easy to cut and sew menstrual pad pattern designed for Crafting Change! Can be made with 1 or 2 zorb! Pattern Sew Menstrual Pads Tips & Tricks Sewing Directions Our sewing directions full of helpful tips and tricks for making the Luna Wolf pattern! Pattern Sew UPDATED: Menstrual Pad Drying Strap This updated video tutorial shows how we make the drying strap for our menstrual hygiene kits. Pattern Sew Wet Bags: How to Properly Seal Them This handy video gives important information Pattern Sew Menstrual Pads Quick Guide Quick Tips & Tricks for sewing menstrual pads for The Yonkofa Project with Crafting Change! Pattern Sew Easy 9" Menstrual Pad by Angie Rohan Easy 9" pad designed by Angie Rohan. Can be made with 1 zorb or 2! Pattern Sew Topper Fabrics A handy guide to topper fabrics for menstrual pads Pattern Sew How to Sew Menstrual Pads for Crafting Change Video Tutorial including specifics on sewing pads for Crafting Change! Pattern Sew Crafting Change Easy 10" Menstrual Pad This new pattern for a 10.25" Menstrual Pad designed by Carol Grape of Crafting Change is easy to sew with smoother curves. Pattern Sew Luna Wolf Pattern The first pattern we've used for pads, comes in 3 lengths. You can get nice 3d printed templates from our friends with this pattern! Pattern Sew How to Add Kam Snaps to Menstrual Pads Video tutorial on how to apply Kam Snaps with Carol Grape Pattern drawstring backpacks Backpack Sew Unlined Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Sheet Read this first before starting this project! Full of helpful info. Pattern Sew How To Make Straps Simple technique to make straps for drawstring backpack Pattern Sew Unlined Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial and Pattern for the unlined drawstring backpack Pattern Sew Up-cycled T-shirt Drawstring Backpack How to make a drawstring backpack from a T-shirt! Pattern Knit/Crochet Bandage Project Overview Sheet Pattern and Project Overview for Medical Bandages for rural clinics in Ghana PATTERN Supply Request Supply Request Form Request cotton yarn from Crafting Change for the bandage project PATTERN bandages Bandage sewn soap sack sewn soap sack Sew Sewn Soap Sack from a Wash Cloth The Crafting Change Sewn Soap Sack was designed especially for The Yonkofa Project PATTERN nicu Sew Single Layer Flannel Receiving Blanket (Serger) Single Layer Flannel Receiving Blanket done in 15 minutes on a serger PATTERN Sew Sewing A Swaddle Blanket with a Sewing Machine or Serger Easy way to use Double Gauze for a blanket using serger or sewing machine PATTERN Sew Sew A Swaddle Blanket with Double Gauze Super easy video tutorial for making a single or double layer receiving blanket with Double Gauze PATTERN Sew 10 Minute Easy Swaddle Blanket Tutorial (Jersey) Easy tutorial to use Jersey fabric for a baby blanket PATTERN Sew Single Layer Flannel Receiving Blanket (Sewing Machine) 1 yard of flannel, an iron and a sewing machine! Follow this video for a single layer blanket. PATTERN NICU Shipping shipping guidelines SHIPPING ONLY ON THE 1st of the MONTH unless instructed otherwise to make a deadline! Volunteers ship their donations for The Yonkofa Project to Crafting Change HQ where we assemble them into kits or get the bandages inspected or the baby items ready to go prior to shipping to them to load into cargo containers for the long journey to Ghana. When they arrive here we put menstrual kit items together with donated underwear into kits with instructions. Bandages and Baby items are sorted into waterproof bags for safe shipping. (Please do not ship these directly to The Yonkofa Project in GA, if you do, they end up having to pay shipping to get them to us. ) ​ T here is no rush to get items to us for The Yonkofa Project so we ask that packages are only shipped the 1st of the month. This is an ongoing project and items are always needed. Cargo containers go to Ghana on a rolling basis. Work until your box is full and ship to us on the first of the month so we can arrange help for receiving packages, sorting items and putting together kits. ​ Shipping Add ress USPS Crafting Change HQ PO BOX 41631 Eugene, OR 97404 FedEx/UPS Crafting Change HQ 255 River Avenue #41631 Eugene, OR 97404 If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, CCHQ is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to CCHQ here. ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika at info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. ​ Give Back Box Label TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Planned Parenthood | Crafting Change Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood has been a 501c3 nonprofit organization since 1978. They serve people in 3 states: Colorado, New Mexico and Las Vegas, NV. Planned Parenthood empowers individuals and families in the communities they serve to make informed choices regarding their health and wellness. They see a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgement. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Heart Hugs Sew 500 500 Heating Pads Sew 500 500 Bags (Adults) Sew 500 500 project must-knows ​ ​ ​ We have been asked to help Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains with several items in assistance of patient care. First, we were asked if there is a reusable solution for patient care bags that would offer some happiness, dignity and discretion for patients leaving clinic with medication and materials and resources after medical appointments. ​ Second, The Pocket Heart Hugs will be added to their resource pack given to patients with after their appointments. Prior to distribution, our laminated poem will be added to the Heart Hug by Martha. ​ Third, patients are advised to use a heating pad after certain appointments to help with cramping. Many patients can't afford this. However a rice heating pad made out of flannel holds it's heat for up to an hour! ​ ​ ​ 1) Tote Bags- Any pattern, any style. Preferred Pattern: The Crafting Change Easy Tote, Green Bag Lady, Crafting Change Taco Tote or Earth Day Jean Tote. Lined or unlined. Quilting Cotton, cotton/poly blends, Lightweight Canvas or denim (no upholstery fabric for this partner please). Sized between 16"x16" and 18"x18" Bright and cheerful fabrics like Superheroes, Florals, batiks in bright colors or denim jeans totes. Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images ​ 2) Pocket Heart Hugs - Bright and cheerful Heart Hugs bring comfort. Same fabric restrictions as the tote bags. You can see our video below on how to construct them or follow any pattern you find for "pocket prayer quilts" however we are only using hearts, no religious emblems allowed. Carol Grape and Deb Evans found a fun new way to do these with pinking shears, and we've now added a video for this to our patterns! ​ 3) Rice Bag Heating Pads - These small flannel heating pads are super fast and easy to sew up. Our team on the ground in Colorado will fill them up with rice and sew them closed, so all you have to do is create the empty shells following our super easy pattern and video tutorial created by Carol Grape carol@craftingchange.org Please remember to use COTTON THREAD! These will go inside the patient totes we are crafting along with the heart hugs and given to patients to offer them additional comfort to help alleviate cramping and pain. As the patients served in this region are primarily low-income PPRM often has to provide financial assistance to patients to purchase heating pads however their funds are low due to increase requests to cover travel expenses of patients. This little item will go a long way to help. Rice is being provided by volunteers in Colorado. Please remember the following when selecting fabric: Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family/Grandma, etc. Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images Must Knows suggested patterns Tote Bags Pocket Hugs Heating Pads Patterns tote bags tote bags Fashion Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Fashion Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans PATTERN Fashion Happy Scrappy Tote Bag & Backpack Zoom Room recording on how to make the scrappy tote bag and denim drawstring backpack. PATTERN Fashion Two-Tone Fabric Tote Cute two toned fabric totes made two ways PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. PATTERN Fashion Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Fashion Martha's Quick & Easy Two-Toned Lined Tote This is a fast and simple way to make a lined 2 toned tote with french seams PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Fashion DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Fashion Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Fashion Scrappy Taco Tote Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! PATTERN pocket heart hugs pocket hugs Sew Hourglass Heart Hug This hourglass heart hug will make 2 each time you sew it up! PATTERN Tags Heart Hug Poem This poem can be printed, laminated and attached to heart hugs for our charity partners. PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Template The heart shaped template for the heart shaped heart hug PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Pocket Heart Hug Easy to craft pocket heart hugs for a non-religious PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Video Tutorial Beautiful Heart shaped heart hugs quilted, decorative stitched and thoughtfully done. PATTERN Sew Video Tutorial Pocket Prayer Quilts Video Step by Step on how to construct our Pocket Prayer Quilt PATTERN rice bag heating pads Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Instructions Written instructions and overview for rice bag heating pad PATTERN Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Video Tutorial Video Tutorial for Rice Bag Heating Pad PATTERN heating pad shipping guidelines These donations are going to be distributed to various locations throughout the region PPRM serves. Martha R. is organizing donations for PPRM and prepping the rice bag heating pads and tagging your heart hugs. All donations are being sent to her. For privacy reasons, we are not publishing her address. ​ Please tally when your box is ready to ship . After you tally, email martha@craftingchange.org and she will send you her shipping address! Thank you! If you have sent to Martha previously, her address has not changed. However, we ask that you still notify her when a package is on the way. ​ ​​ ​ Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Butterfly Haven | Crafting Change Butterfly Haven 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Butterfly Haven is a 501c3 nonprofit in St. Louis, MO. Butterfly Haven serves children impacted by Foster Care and families who have experienced a Crisis situation such as a house fire or the recent flooding that impacted the area. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quillows Sew 25 8 project must-knows We are helping Butterfly Haven with several needs for their closet that helps families with children newly entering foster care as well as families in crisis. For the summer months they are not as busy and their needs are much less. They would like to get the remaining quillows and receiving blankets. (updated 6/24/24) ​ ​ 1. Baby Items-Receiving Blankets. These are to help families with babies either in foster care or families in crisis that have lost everything. ​ ​ ​ 2. Quillow - This fun blanket transforms into a pillow! Easy to make and handy for kids. ​ ​ ​ ​ suggested patterns Receiving Blankets Quillows Cosmetic Bags Must Knows Patterns Tote Bags Tote Bags Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew DIY Simple Jean Tote Video tutorial for simple jean tote bag PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans PATTERN Sew Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Pillowcases burrito pillowcases Overview Burrito Pillowcase One Sheet One sheet with fabric choices, cutting directions, and how to lay out burrito pillowcases for kids in foster care PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Pattern Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase! PATTERN hair scrunchies Scrunchie Sew Hair Scrunchie (The Burrito Method) Make a scrunchie in 5 minutes! PATTERN Crochet DIY Velvet Scrunchie (Crochet) This super simple crocheted hair scrunchie is a great stash buster for your bulky velvety yarn! PATTERN Sew Hair Scrunchie by Sew Very Easy This easy to make hair scrunchie takes a FQ and makes 4! PATTERN bibs and burps bibsburps Sew Easy Sew Baby Bib As written for 6-9 months, but easy to adjust for other sizes! PATTERN Sew DIY Hand Towel Baby Bib Easy DIY Bib PATTERN Sew Sew Very Easy Burp Cloth with Shoulder Protector Super Easy with no fabric waste! PATTERN Sew The Bigger Better Bib Bib for newborn to 4 mos. PATTERN Sew The Best Most Absorbent Burp Cloth Ever Super absorbent burp cloth using cotton chenille PATTERN receiving blankets Receiving Sew Receiving Blanket Tutorial This technique is stellar, you will need to modify the blanket size for this project. PATTERN Sew Reversible Blanket Reversible Blanket with decorative stitching PATTERN Sew Easy Baby Blanket This super easy blanket can be made in as little as 20 minutes! PATTERN quillow Quillo Sew Crafting Change Kids Quillow Video Tutorial for our new pattern! A quillow is a blanket that folds up into a pillow; this one has a handle and is sized just right for kids! PATTERN Sew How To Sew A Fleece Quillow Blanket that transforms into a pillow! PATTERN cosmetic bags cosmetic Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN SEW Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN washcloths Shipping shipping guidelines Whenever you have items ready to ship, they are ready to accept them: UPS/FedEX/USPS Butterfly Haven Inc 8505 Mid County Industrial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63114 ​ If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, Butterfly Haven is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to Butterfly Haven here. ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika at info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. ​ Give Back Box Label Crochet 10 FREE Crochet Patterns for Face Scrubbies An assortment of free patterns to make 100% cotton, reusable face scrubbies PATTERN Knit Free Knitting Dish & Wash Cloths A page full of fun wash and dish cloths for the knitter! PATTERN Crochet 47 Crochet Washcloths 47 fun crochet patterns for cotton washcloths PATTERN TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Patient Pet Advocates | Crafting Change Patient Pet Advocates 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Instead of going to a shelter or pound, the pets are placed in foster homes until a permanent home can be found. They rehome approximately 12 pets per month. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Pet Blankets (Large Dog) ALL 10 6 Pet Blankets (Medium Dog) ALL 15 0 project must-knows Must Knows To craft for this charity, please read our Project Overview Sheet thoughtfully put together by our Advisory Board. It includes all the details and patterns. While our overview sheet includes MANY items, please check their needs list before beginning to craft to see what they currently need. ​ 1) Pet Toys We have curated a variety of patterns for some great toys. When making ANY pet toy do not include squeakers or bells or anything that could be swallowed if the pet was able to open the toy for the safety of the pet. ​ 2) Pet Beds - Please check their needs list to see what size beds they currently need. ​ 3) Pet Blankets - these can be sewn, knit, crochet or no-sew. Please see our guidelines for sizing and then see what size is currently needed. suggested patterns Pet Patterns Patterns pet patterns Pet patters Crochet Patient Pet Advocates Project Overview Sheet & Patterns Project Overview & Links to ALL patterns for Patient Pet Advocates PATTERN Shipping shipping guidelines Items for this partner will be shipped directly to Patient Pet Advocates at their Post Office Box. At this time, they can only accept US Postal Service packages and they are not set up with Give Back Box. ​ Shipping Address: Patient Pet Advocates PO Box 23 Springfield, OR 97477 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: S.A.C.K. | Crafting Change S.A.C.K. 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Stacy Wiener, Founder of S.A.C.K., discovered through volunteering at food pantries, that there was a lack of essential toiletries available. One key reason is that people cannot use government subsidies, such as food stamps, to purchase them. When it comes to deciding on whether to eat vs. buy soap and shampoo, the choice becomes obvious. So, S.A.CK. was created to help fill this need. ​ ​ In September of 2017, S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness), was started as a grassroots effort to connect people from all over the world while crocheting/knitting soap sacks and then donating them (with a bar of soap in each one) to homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, relief efforts and social service agencies. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Soap Sacks ALL 500 0 project must-knows Crafting Change loves to make soap sacks and distribute them to our partner charities throughout the country. Often times we meet their needs really quickly. S.A.C.K and Crafting Change both encourage our volunteers who love making soap sacks to look within their local communities to see who may need them before sending them in to S.A.C.K. Please check out these two great resources here. Keep in mind when donating locally, you should include soap with your sack. Directory of Food Pantries: https://www.foodpantries.org/ Directory of Homeless Shelters: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ Directory of Little Free Pantries: http://mapping.littlefreepantry.org/ If you do not have anyone local to donate your soap sacks to, Stacy encourages you to look at our partner charities first and if their needs are met, you may ship them to S.A.C.K directly in NJ so Founder, Stacy Wiener can distribute them to organizations that have made requests directly to her. She is always happy to accept empty soap sacks and add soap to them prior to shipment! However, she gladly accepts soap too! While you are not required to attach the tag to your soap sack, it is a nice gesture to do this as it saves the charity time. You will find a link to the soap sack labels in the pattern section. Thank you for your interest in S.A.C.K. and your desire to help those in need with these amazing soap sacks! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Must Knows recommended patterns Soap Sacks Patterns soap sacks knit All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Recommended & Tested Yarn List for all crafting change partner projects Pattern Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit/Crochet Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. Pattern Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns Pattern Sew Sewn Soap Sack from a 12" Washcloth Sewn Soap Sack from a washcloth Pattern Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! Pattern ALL Soap Sack Tags A link to S.A.C.K. website for their tags to attach to your Soap Sacks! Pattern shipping guidelines 1. Please check to see if you can donate to a local organization. 2. Please check and see if any partner charities need them. 3. Ship directly to SACK if 1 or 2 are not an option. S.A.C.K. is happy to accept your shipment if you are unable to find a local organization that needs them. It is their mission to inspire you to donate locally. Please ship via USPS: ​ S.A.C.K PO Box 33 Allenhurst, NJ 07711 ​ If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, S.A.C.K. is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to S.A.C.K. here. ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika at info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. Give Back Box Label Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Project: Mental Health Resource Center | Crafting Change Mental Health Resource Center 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Mental Health Resource Center provides a wide range of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, children and families. During 2020, MHRC provided services to more than 10,000 people. MHRC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation based in Florida that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, and a therapeutic family program. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Backpacks (Adults) Sew 100 83 Bags (Adults) Sew 500 427 Bags (Kids) Sew 250 190 Blankets (Adults) Sew 250 246 Blankets (Kids & Teen) Sew 100 34 Fiddlers Sew 100 0 project must-knows ​ MHRC Admission Statistics Adults: Approximately 200 per month Children: Approximately 90 per month How We Are Helping Fiddlers These are small, hand-held pillows with a small item placed inside. They are used during inpatient therapy sessions to help children engage and participate more effectively. Blankets We create sewn blankets for both children and adults in the inpatient units. These blankets offer comfort to children dealing with mental health issues away from their families or foster homes, and serve as incentives for cooperation and participation. For adults, the blankets provide comfort during their stay. Note: Only sewn blankets are permitted; knit or crochet items are not allowed. Tote Bags & Backpacks Tote Bags: Provided to adults and children upon discharge from inpatient care, offering a dignified way to carry their belongings. Backpacks: Given to adults in the street outreach outpatient program after they attend three appointments, these bags offer long-term utility and dignit y. Warm Winter Items (Seasonal: November - February) For Adults and Teens (Ages 14+): Hats, earwarmers/headbands, scarves, and gloves/mittens (full or fingerless). Material Requirements: Teen items: Only fleece or flannel (single or double layer fleece). Adult items: Fleece, flannel, or yarn. ​ ​ ​ ​ Must Knows suggested patterns Fiddlers Blankets Bags & Backpacks Winter - Fleece Winter - Yarn Patterns fiddlers Sew Crafting Change Fiddlers These little pillows will help kids in therapy focus their attention. PATTERN fiddler BLANKETS blankets Sew Project Overview Sheet Project Overview Sheet for Lapghans & Blankets for MHRC Pattern Sew Self Binding Blankets Simple technique for a beautiful blanket Pattern Sew Binding A Blanket with Martha Richmond How to bind a blanket with Martha from Crafting Change Pattern Sew Receiving Blanket Tutorial This technique is stellar, you will need to modify the blanket size for this project. Pattern Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! Pattern totes and backpacks Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. Patttern Sew DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag Patttern Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. Patttern Sew Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans Patttern Sew Happy Scrappy Tote Bag & Backpack Zoom Room recording on how to make the scrappy tote bag and denim drawstring backpack. Patttern Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. Patttern Sew DIY Simple Jean Tote Video tutorial for simple jean tote bag Patttern Sew Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! Patttern Sew How To Make Straps Simple technique to make straps for drawstring backpack Patttern BAGS Sew Unlined Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial and Pattern for the unlined drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Adult Backpack Fabric & Cord Selection Short video on how to choose fabric and cording for the adult drawstring backpack PATTERN winter fleece Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Headband Simple fleece ear warmer headband modified from original pattern to hide the back seam to make it more comfortable for the wearer! PATTERN Sew Ear Warmer with Contrasting Binding Modification of original pattern to add this cute contrasting binding and hidden back seam! PATTERN Sew Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens by Charmed by Ashley Super easy single layer fleece mitten pattern in adult sizes PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Hat Pattern Easy sewn fleece hat pattern PATTERN Sew Making Balaclavas for Kids or Adults Super warm winter item that fully covers the head! PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Video Video Tutorial for the fleece hat with flap pattern PATTERN Sew DIY Infinity Scarf An amazingly easy tutorial to cut 2 infinity scarves out of 2 yards of flannel! PATTERN Sew Tips & Tricks for Working with Fleece Watch this if you are new to working with fleece or looking for great tips or tricks to make it easier! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer with Bow Styling Super easy headband with a bow detail PATTERN Sew Fleece Headband with Front Knot Easy fleece headband with cute knot up front! PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens by Charmed by Ashley Video Easy single layer Adult fleece mittens video tutorial PATTERN Sew Fleece Mitten Pattern Tutorial (link to download FREE pattern on this page). Super easy to follow tutorial! SIngle layer adult. PATTERN Sew Fleece 2 Layer Hat Simple 2 layer fleece hat that is reversible for all ages. PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat This easy fleece hat takes just minutes! PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Hat Video Tutorial Video tutorial for Easy Fleece hat pattern PATTERN Tags Crafting Change Care Tags (Avery) This specially designed care tag will let recipients know what your item is made from and how to take care of it. Print on Avery Perforated Business Cards. PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Super simple Ear Warmer, link includes a You Tube video as well as tutorial. PATTERN Sew Mad Cap Hats Best Fingerless Gloves Ever (Fleece) Easy, warm and fun to wear pattern from Mad Cap Hats, Link to .pdf in description of Video PATTERN Sew Fleece 2 Layer Mittens Nice, thick and warm, easy to sew. PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens for Kids by DIY Crush Multiple sizes, single layer. Pattern Templates can be downloaded in this link! PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Fleece Hat with Flaps pattern PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat With Earflaps Written pattern and YouTube tutorial for a fun fleece hat with earflaps. PATTERN Sew Fleece Neck Gaiter (not a mask) A cozy neck warming tube for any charity requesting a scarf or neck warming device! PATTERN Sew Warm Winter Wear Class Zoom Room Video Kathy Lawrence Zoom Room Class recorded unedited video of winter wear class PATTERN winter yarn Crochet Suzette Stich Ear Warmer This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial. PATTERN Crochet Gender Neutral Ear Warmer This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice! PATTERN Knit Basic Plain Gloves simple, easy glove pattern for anyone PATTERN Knit Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts This easy peasy pattern will yield a lovely pair of fingerless mitts in very little time. PATTERN Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern. PATTERN Knit Mrs. Murdock's Mittens Fun easy mitten pattern for children PATTERN Crochet The CC Beanie This popular beanie is trendy, warm and easy to knit. PATTERN Knit Sunflower Hat Beautiful knit hat in the colors of Ukraine with their national flower PATTERN Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please any person that receives it! PATTERN Crochet Basic Hat with Earflap Option Children's hat with optional earflap! PATTERN Crochet Slouchy Beanie Easy slouchy beanie for kids and adults PATTERN Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! PATTERN Crochet Ribbed Beanie Hat by Melody Crochet Video Tutorial How to crochet a beanie with a ribbed brim PATTERN Knit Skyping All Purpose Beanie This gender neutral option can be made in a variety of sizes. PATTERN Crochet Double Fringe Neck Cowl A super easy and fast, stylish cowl PATTERN Knit Straightforward Cowl Super easy pattern for beginners. Can knit it with your favorite stitch pattern (knit/purl, cables) on the center stitches instead of garter stitch. PATTERN Crochet Amplitude Scarf Knit the Rainbow designer donated pattern! Vertical stripes on a fun and easy scarf with a thick fringe. PATTERN Knit Knit Ear Warmer An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters. PATTERN Crochet Thick & Quick Twisted Headband by KAME Crochet Easy for beginners and works up in about 30 minutes. PATTERN Knit Topless Mittens Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost project. PATTERN Knit Cozy Thermal Mitts Textured mitts with an easy to follow pattern PATTERN Knit Simple Textured Mitts (2 Ways) Versatile unisex mittens in a variety of sizes PATTERN Crochet Hands Full Crochet Mittens Beginner easy crochet pattern PATTERN Knit Traditional Ear Flap Hat An easy ear flap hat PATTERN Crochet Classic Ribbed Beanie This easy pattern for beginners is a classic ribbed beanie for everyone! PATTERN Knit How I Knit The CC Beanie Great version of the classic CC beanie PATTERN Crochet Basic Hat with a Brim Basic Hat in the round with a brim. PATTERN Knit How To Knit A Hat For Beginners Great Video Tutorial for beginners! PATTERN Knit Garter Ear Flap Hat For the adventurous knitter ready to take on a challenge, look at this ear flap pattern in 5 sizes! PATTERN Knit Basic Beginner Hats for the Family Basic hat in 6 sizes! PATTERN Crochet Easiest Crochet Hat Ever Easy unisex for all sizes. This is our preferred crochet hat. It has good stretch, is warm and versatile. PATTERN Knit Neck Thingum This unisex, cozy tube helps fight off the bitter elements. PATTERN Crochet Undulating Cowl Knit The Rainbow Designer donated pattern! This more challenging pattern is good practice at increasing and decreasing stitches! PATTERN Crochet Lion Brand Homespun Fabia Cowl This beginner project is worked back and forth in rows, then sewn together to make a ring. PATTERN Crochet Lion Brand Ribbed Headband Easy ribbed gender neutral headband. PATTERN Crochet Ear Warmers 3 Ways This basic ear warmer pattern has 3 unique finishing techniques! PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side. PATTERN Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations. PATTERN Knit The World's Simplest Mittens Quick and easy mittens to knit up! Beginner friendly. PATTERN Crochet Chunky Crochet Beanie This easy, chunky hat will keep teens toasty this winter! PATTERN Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! PATTERN Knit Warp Speed Hat by STASH One hat fits most adults, super fast and easy. Basic ribbing, worked in the round and simple decrease! PATTERN Knit Nice & Knit Beanie Stylish, easy beanie PATTERN Knit Easiest Knit Hat Ever Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Also visit the You Tube Tutorial here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-OYMix6bPI PATTERN Crochet Simple Crochet Hat Easy crochet hat for kids with a pompom PATTERN Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. PATTERN Knitting Machine Make a 2 Layer Hat on the Addi 2 layer hat with a brim on the Addi Knitting Machine. PATTERN Crochet Seamless Earflap Hat This pattern comes in all sizes Newborn-Adults! PATTERN Knit Mariner's Cowl This fast and easy cowl with 2x2 ribbing will fit any neck! PATTERN Crochet 1-Hour Pull-Over Scarf Super easy beginner pattern! PATTERN yarn Fleece Shipping shipping guidelines They are hap py to take your donations whenever you have them ready to ship: ​ Mental Health Resource Center Attn: Leah Guthrie 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 600 Jacksonville, FL 32256-2811 ​ If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, MHRC is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth to MHRC here. ​ ​ Due to a computer glitch, they send out the same label with the same tracking number to every person and you can't use it. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika at info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. Give Back Box Label TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

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