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Lou
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Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Posts: 1032
Location: Fife

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:57 am    Post subject: Wish Lists Reply with quote

Laughing

Some of you have requested I put up a wish list so you will know what we are currently needing so here goes:0)

Knitted Boobs - ongoing - we will always need these!

Blythswood have requested warm clothing and lap rugs so their priorities at the moment are:-

For all ages:-

Hats
Scarves
Mittens
Gloves
Lap Rugs
Blankets
Bed Socks
Jumpers
Cardigans
Bed Jackets
Toys

Feed The Children

Jumpers and Cardigans for children from 22" to 34" - an extra 2 inches added to length of sleeves and body. No all white as this is colour of mourning. If you are doing school jumpers then any yarn, any pattern, v neck style in one of the following colours - Navy, Royal Blue, Bottle Green, Burgundy, Yellow and Pink. They also require Blankets in 3' x 4' or 4' x 6'.

Save the Children

Hats for babies - bright colours preferred!

Maternity Units

in sizes from 10" to 18"

Cardigans
Bodywarmers
Hats
Mitts
Bootees
Blankets (15" to 26")
Burial Gowns
Angel Pockets
Shawls
Small Toys
Receiving Blankets


Linda MacDonald Foundation

Linda is needing all sorts of things for the orphans in the orphanages she takes care of in Bulgaria.

We will make for her special children

(sizes from newborns to 16 years)

cardigans,
jumpers,
dresses,
trousers,
pyjamas,
nightdresses,
hats,
scarves,
gloves,
mittens,
socks,
blankets
toys

Teddies for Tragedy

Teddies (to the correct pattern)
Bags for teddies



Baby Pack and Burundi are at the moment offline - Burundi has all the bears they need and Baby Pack are having problems receiving our parcels due to corrupt officials at customs so have said not to send at the moment.

Blankets for animal shelters - from small 15" squares for pussy cats to giant warmers for Great Danes and Rotties - our animal friends love to be kept warm. Some of the members have even made dog coats as well - great for mutts who are recovering from nasty illnesses that might cause hair loss :0)

Obviously nice soft yarns would be preferable for the baby clothing and hard wearing ones for the blankets.

Right I think I have covered the majority of what we need at the moment - I will add to this and update as required.


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Molly Lawton



Joined: 30 Mar 2008
Posts: 304
Location: Hampshire

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Lou. It gives us a lot to work at and such a variety of things. I am sending my first parcel to you today so I hope that everything is okay when you get it.

Molly

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wrappedinloveuk



Joined: 25 Nov 2007
Posts: 11

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lou, if you know, could you indicate whether wool content is preferred or to be avoided, or if it doesn't matter either way. Thanks!

ailsa
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angieb



Joined: 15 Feb 2008
Posts: 47
Location: edinburgh

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a great idea Lou. Thanks for posting this.

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jellybeansjo



Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 34

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for posting the list Smile
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mrs-moneypenny



Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 112
Location: East Midlands

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for the list, i replied to another thread before i spotted you'd posted this

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knittedbear



Joined: 10 May 2008
Posts: 40
Location: fife

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for th lovely package of wool. Just going to finish a school jumper and then i'll start something else. Any preferences for knitted items that are needed- let me know and I will do my best. will be posting a parcel shortly as soon as finish jumper!
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Babycham



Joined: 26 Nov 2007
Posts: 125
Location: Suffolk

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI Lou

This is just what I needed, as I like to help with the Challenges but I also like to know what is most needed for the other charities, rather then knitting something on the off chance.

Teresa
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Nita



Joined: 25 Apr 2008
Posts: 180
Location: Isle of Lewis

PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Lou, the list is useful. It's nice to know whats the most urgent need
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grannydo



Joined: 10 Apr 2008
Posts: 41
Location: Isle of Man

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:08 pm    Post subject: re Wish List Reply with quote

Lou ,I am as usual late finding topics ,I am free to sew again, anything needed? If not I will have a go at dresses for Linda Mc Donald foundation.Having mainly been doing Pockets Robes & birthing blankets it will be achange for me. Do I send to your usual address? Am I supposed to log out ? I did it once and lost the Forum !!!! Had to re REG then wondered if there were two of me floating around,No help from BOB,have suspicion he does not know how .Cheers DO.
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Lou
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Joined: 13 Nov 2007
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Location: Fife

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:08 pm    Post subject: dresses Reply with quote

Laughing If you want a wee change Do - try some dresses nightgowns and pyjamas for the Linda MacDonald Foundation - they will be greatly appreciated - all ages from babies right up to 16 years of age needed there as there are a lot of orphanages in Bulgaria :0)

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grannydo



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Location: Isle of Man

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Lou ,will get cracking on machine. Do.
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Dorothy



Joined: 25 Feb 2008
Posts: 415
Location: Highlands, Scotland

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a lovely long wish list. You will have no problem choosing our next challenges from these Very Happy Dot
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