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[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 14:34:03 09/02/05 Fri Author: Shayna Williams Subject: Item collections.....PLEASE HELP!!! Hello to everyone! I am getting things together for those who need the help in LA and MS. If you would like to help in any way please let me know. I have listed below what is needed. What a terrible situation to be in! Children are in shelters with NOTHING. Oh how we need to count our blessings! We truly do not understand what it is like to have nothing. Our fellow brothers and sisters need our help...especially if we are able and capable of doing so. If you would like, I can also accept money which will be spent to complete these kits. Any donation will help, whether it is $5 or $50. You never know, we may need the help in return one day! Hygiene Kits 2 unbreakable combs (no sharp handles) 4 toothbrushes (packaged) 1 tube of toothpaste (6-8 oz. no pumps) 2 bars of soap (approx. 4-5 oz.) 2 hand towels (15 in. x 25 in.) no dish towels or washcloths Newborn Kits 1 double receiving blanket Fabrics: cotton flannel, or light weight fleece Size: two pieces of fabric that are each between 36 inches square and 45 inches square. You may also use a medium weight fleece. It needs to be a single layer, 36"x36" with the edges surged. To make the blanket: With right sides facing each other, sew the two pieces of fabric together with a 1/4-inch seam around the edges. Leave a 6-inch opening. Turn so right side is out. You may also serge two pieces together, no turning needed. Baste opening edges and topstitch around the entire blanket for durability. Sew a 10-inch square in the center to keep the fabric from shifting. A narrow crocheted edge or piping border is acceptable but not required. 4 flat fold (single thickness) cloth diapers - Birdseye Cloth or diaper flannel (100% cotton for both), approx. 25" x 27" (please do not use pre-folded or diposable diapers) 4 diaper safety pins 1 pair booties or baby socks 2 regular-size bars of soap (Ivory or other non-allergenic brand) 1 newborn layette gown (not footed sleeper) Size: newborn to 6 months Fabrics: cotton or knit No zippers, buttons, or strings Children's New Clothing Suggested items: boys' and girls' clothing, including pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, blouses, pajamas, dresses, and underclothing. Sizes: 2-14 years Fabrics: durable and washable. Heavy polyester is excellent for boys pants and girls jumpers. Other Needed Items Infant undershirts Knitted and crocheted sweaters Flat crib sheets 42" x 72" Children's pajamas (knit, flannel or cotton) Toys: Please request separate guidelines. School Kit 4 pencils (unsharpened) 1 box pre-sharpened or unsharpened assorted colored pencils (approx. 7 long, approx. 12 pencils/box) 1 pencil sharpener 1 pair of blunt-nosed scissors (metal blades) Glued or spiral bound notebooks or letter size legal pads, with lined sheets. Include enough notebooks/pads to total approximately 450 sheets (Please do not include more than 6 notebooks/pads). Sheet sizes 8 1/2" x 11", 8" x 10 1/2", 8 1/2" x 11 3/4" are acceptable. 1 durable cloth bag made of heavy fabric Cloth Bag (for School Kit) Cut two pieces of fabric for bag 14"x 18", Cut 2 handles 24"x 3.5" (1.5" webbing may be substituted). Serge or zigzag all edges of both pieces of bag fabric. Put right sides of bag fabric together. Starting at the top of the side seam,(side seam = 18" length), sew around 3 sides of bag (2 long sides, 1 short side). Make sure to backstitch. Handles Zig-zag or serge one long side of each handle. With right side out, fold over raw edge and overlap serged edge. Stitch lengthwise down center of handle. Pin or secure handle in place. Repeat with the other end of the handle on the same side of the bag. Repeat on other side of bag. After handles are secure, stitch hem of bag, including handles around entire hem. Reinforce stitching on handles. Place a 3 strip of velcro on inside of bag between handle straps. Sew in place. First-Aid Items - in their original packaging: Ace bandages Adhesive bandages, 1 inch wide Adhesive tape, 1 inch wide Arm splints Cotton balls, sterile and non-sterile Tongue depressors Cotton swabs, sterile and non-sterile Gauze pads, all sizes Gauze rolls, all sizes Paper tape, 1 inch wide Material for making casts Thank you so much for those who can help! If anyone would like to help put these thing together with me locally, please let me know...your help will be appreciated. Here is my address: Shayna Williams 4677 Teakwood Dr. Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (843) 602-8872 Paypal address: americasbeachbabes@yahoo.com PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!!! Love, Shayna [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |