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We will be helping The Foster Network with 2 items for their Welcome Bags. In each welcome bag they put a fresh pair of pjs, a new blanket, underwear, a pillowcases and a hygiene kit. They provide these to each child entering foster care. Please read the information for each project we are working on for important details so you construct items that will be helpful to this charity partner.

 

UPDATE 8/21/23 THEY CURRENTLY DON'T NEED TOTE BAGS. 

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Fabrics to avoid: our usual caveats: no drugs, alcohol, weapons or religion, no holiday prints. New Restrictions: Nothing with the words mommy, daddy or family on them. 

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1) Burrito Pillow Case- These are for all ages 2-18. All pillows are all the standard size pillow no matter the age you are making for. They distribute more of these than any other item.  It is appreciated if fun fabrics are used, and kids love licensed prints like Marvel, Comic Book characters like Batman and Superman, Harry Potter, Disney. Please follow the same fabric restrictions as for our tote bags above. Ensure you read our project overview sheet for details about crafting this particular item for this particular charity before you begin sewing.

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2) Cosmetic Bags - These are for girls ages 12 and up to use to hold their menstrual hygiene supplies. Teens really enjoy fabrics with licensed prints, denim and modern fabrics. Any cosmetic bag pattern is ok as long as it mets size guidelines of 9x7 when finished. The flatter styles are preferred vs. boxy styles so they easily fit inside a backpack or purse. 

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