Wish Lists

Lou · **Posted:** Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:57 am

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 the elderly:-

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

Feed The Children

Have a hold on the items they wanted at the moment as they have huge stockpiles and need more money to send them to where they are needed, We will keep an eye on the situation until they need more.

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

Trauma Toys

Toys of all sorts 8 to 10 inches in size is a good guideline - these are used by ambulance and fire crews to give to children who are caught up in accidents etc.

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.

Molly Lawton · **Posted:** Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:56 am

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

wrappedinloveuk · **Joined:** Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:56 pm **Posts:** 12

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

angieb · **Posted:** Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:57 pm

What a great idea Lou. Thanks for posting this.

jellybeansjo · **Joined:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:57 pm **Posts:** 50

thanks for posting the list

mrs-moneypenny · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:04 pm

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

knittedbear · **Posted:** Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:09 am

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!

Babycham · **Posted:** Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:31 am

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

Nita · **Posted:** Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:16 pm

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

grannydo · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:08 pm

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.

Lou · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:08 pm

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)

grannydo · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:42 pm

Thanks Lou ,will get cracking on machine. Do.

Dorothy · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:55 am

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

Dot

nichiwk · **Posted:** Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:37 am

I've just read the wish list. I've been knitting several colouful baby jumpers from sizes 16-20 inch. I've using the old Oxfam jumper pattern where it's just two pieces. So once I've done a few more I shall send them to you. I'm looking forward to seeing what the spring challenge will be!

Many thanks

Nichi

Charlie · **Posted:** Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:06 pm

I must be thick as I can't do that pattern.

lovinghands

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