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daughter needs help-non quilting related

8 years ago

Hi ladies,

This is Amanda and I’m working on my Girl Scout Bronze award which is the highest award in the junior level. For my project I am making fun bags for my local hospitals. In the fun bags there will be a coloring book and an 8 pack of crayons. My plan is to make the fun bags homemade so even after the children leave the hospital they can keep the bags. Each bag needs a piece of fabric 30” x 12”. I need a total of 17 yards of fabric for all 50 bags!! Would you all be so kind as to donate some fun printed cotton fabric for my project??? It would be a big help if you could.


Thanks you all so much, Amanda Plaugher


Comments (52)

  • 8 years ago

    Sue, any time in the next month or two...she wants to make 50, so that's going to take some time. Thx

  • 8 years ago

    Happy to help, Email address.

    Valarie

    jennifer_in_va thanked littlehelen_gw
  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, could you email your mailing address to me please?

    jennifer_in_va thanked jackier123
  • 8 years ago

    Sounds great, Jennifer. Email me your address.

    Sue

    jennifer_in_va thanked polardream
  • 8 years ago

    I have just the thing. I need an address too. fransaj@comcast.net

    jennifer_in_va thanked Fran
  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, I think Amanda is the baby DH fell in love with at our first retreat. To think she is now sewing boggles my mind, but happy about it. :-) I'll be happy to contribute. Not sure I still have your address, so please email, thank you.

  • 8 years ago

    Yes, Sharon, she was the baby that year! She's almost 10!!!


    I have emailed everyone our address that's asked so far. Thanks for helping Amanda out. I've not told her so she can be surprised when packages arrive.


  • 8 years ago

    LOL.....I just told him her age........he chuckled and said, "Really?" He has never forgotten her....but needs a list if he's getting more than 1 thing from the store.

  • 8 years ago

    email your address to me. I have some I can send you.

  • 8 years ago

    Rose, I don't have your email address, and don't see how to message or email you through your profile... If you could email/message me through MY profile, then I'll be able to send you my address. Thanks for your willingness to help my daughter.


  • 8 years ago

    I have a ton of "I spy" fabrics. If that is the kind of thing you are looking for, pm me your address and I'll send you some.

    bkay

  • 8 years ago

    bkay, she would be happy with any kid-friendly fabrics, be it I-Spy, floral, plaid, bright, e tc.

    I'll message/email you through your profile.


  • 8 years ago

    I will get it in the mail to you Thursday. Do you need anything for handles? Good luck.

  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, It will be next week before I can get to the post office. DH has left town to go to WV with DGD and took our van to move her back home.

  • 8 years ago

    Bev, I'm thinking 1" gross grain ribbons for the handles...somewhat easier than turning tubes.


    Sharon, shipping next week is fine...at your convenience.


  • 8 years ago

    I used to be on this forum a lot when it was on Gardenweb. I have some fabrics she may like. If she still needs some, please send me the address.

  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, I sent you a msg with my email.


    jennifer_in_va thanked Rose Pekelnicky
  • 8 years ago

    Please send me your address. I will cut some up today.

  • 8 years ago

    Her package is in the mail. I forgot to put a card in it, but please let her know we wish her well with her project.

  • 8 years ago

    We've gotten fabric from Beverly, Fran, Valarie, Linda, and Jackie so far. Thanks for your contributions! Amanda's gotten 2 bags finished and 15 more in the work...and we haven't cut all the fabric yet!


  • 8 years ago

    Canada Post, boo! Hiss! The package could have walked there by now.

    Theresa

  • 8 years ago

    amanda, I'm sorry but between the stomach bug and cataract surgery, I haven't taken care of this. I should be good to go tomorrow. I'll let you know as soon as it is in the mail.

  • 8 years ago

    bev2009, it's quite alright. She's got plenty to work with at the moment. Hope you feel better soon.


  • 8 years ago

    Theresa/Nannykins... thanks, your fabric arrived today! Very fun!


  • 8 years ago

    Oh great! I have more if she would like.

    Theresa

  • 8 years ago

    If you still need some fabric, please email me your address, I have some to send. As a former Girl Scout (40 yrs ago), I'd love to help a fellow scout! Love what she's doing!

  • 8 years ago

    Carolnv, She'd love some more fabric. She's got 16 bags in the works now, plus fabric for about 13 -15 more bags.


    Your email/message option isn't on your profile. Could someone give Carol my mailing address, or me hers?? Thx


  • 8 years ago

    Sharon, your fabric came today. Thanks! She loves the race car/M&M fabric!

  • 8 years ago

    I was cutting some fabric for your daughter today. I have mostly I spy fabric. After a few cuts, I noticed that most of what I've cut has a directional print. I'm probably not saying this correctly, but if her drawstring is on the 12" side, then the horses (and dogs, etc.) will be running sideways. Let me know if it matters and I can send something else.

    bkay

  • 8 years ago

    bkay2, we've received some other directional fabrics... They will require us to modify her technique a little, but I think she'll still be able to use it.

    Appreciate your donations!

  • 8 years ago

    I went through another bin today and never realized how many fabrics are directional.

    Theresa

  • 8 years ago

    Jennifer, I thought she might like it......maybe she should keep that one for herself. :-)

  • 8 years ago

    Another little package on its way.

    Theresa

  • 8 years ago

    Sent a package yesterday

  • 8 years ago

    Thanks Theresa & Rose!!


  • 8 years ago

    Rose & Barbara (bkay?) We received packages today! Thanks so much! She was thrilled with the ribbon!

  • 8 years ago

    Is it safe to say Amanda has enough now? I just found a tub of novelty kids prints I didn't know I had.

  • 8 years ago

    She is very grateful for everyone's help so far. Linda, she could still use some more if you're willing... :)

  • 8 years ago

    What a great idea! I have cotton fabric, but I also have quite a bit of cute flannel. Will flannel work?

  • 8 years ago

    She thinks flannel would work quite nicely!


  • 8 years ago

    Well heck! My flannel is all fat quarters. I did find some nice Mary Engelbreit that I cut today. If you will send me the address, I'll drop it in the mail. Don't know if I know how to get messages on gardenweb so I will check back.

    jennifer_in_va thanked Sylvia Gordon
  • 8 years ago

    The package is in the mail!

    Sue

  • 8 years ago

    Sent a small white box last Friday. Hope it arrived okay, it had fabric and ribbon in it.

  • 8 years ago

    Carol, I'm sorry...we did receive your box a day or two ago. She is very thankful!


    Sylvia, Amanda received yours today. Thanks so much!!


  • 8 years ago

    Sue, received yours today. I was surprised how fast it got here!


  • 8 years ago

    I hope she got the help she needed!


    https://newportcredentialing.com

  • 8 years ago

    I know you sent me the address, but I can't find it in my email. Would you send again? I'm running upstairs to cut right now and will mail today if I get it in time. Otherwise, tomorrow. Thanks.

  • 8 years ago

    Mailed on Friday.

    jennifer_in_va thanked bev2009
  • 8 years ago

    bev2009~ Thanks for the fabrics...They arrived yesterday.


    She's in really good shape with fabric, thanks to all you ladies!!


    She's completed 16 bags and is working on 37 more!!! She's doing a great job!