Project: Bristol Hospice | Crafting Change

Bristol Hospice Thurston

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About

Bristol Hospice Thurston, County Washington is graciously committed to ensuring that all patients and families entrusted to their care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care. They provide hospice services to meet the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of their patients and their families/caregivers. An interdisciplinary group of professionals and volunteers develops an individualized plan of care which includes, as appropriate, the following services: nursing, physicians, home health aides, counseling, spiritual support, therapy, dietary, volunteers, durable medical equipment, supplies, and bereavement services.

This is a brand new office and their patient numbers are growing every week.

what are we crafting?

Item Requested	Craft Type	Quantity Requested	Quantity Still Needed
Pillowcases	Sew	25	0
Blankets	Sew/Knit/Crochet	25	21
Dignity Covers	Sew	25	10
Twiddle Muffs	Knit/Crochet	15	5
Fiddle Mats	Sew	5	5
Mini Tissue Holders	Sew	25	0
Heart Hugs	Sew	25	0

project must-knows

1) Burrito Pillowcases - Using the standard burrito pillowcase pattern, we are crafting pillowcases for the adult patients in hospice. Use tasteful combinations of fabric that will bring comfort to those going through a difficult time.

2) Lapghans - sewn, knit and crochet Any blanket type style okay in Lapghan size 36x48". These can be quilts, rag quilts, fleece, flannel, cotton blankets or knit, crochet. (not accepting no-sew). Many of our patterns are for various sizes, please adjust to fit the size requirement for this charity. The Lapghan size is perfect for folks resting in bed or using a wheelchair. Consider making our special wheelchair blanket.

3) Pocket Prayer Quilts/ Heart Hugs- (non-religious)- We are using our Pocket Prayer Quilt pattern to make non-religious Heart Hugs we'd like to provide every patient one to hold in their lap or place at their bedside. We request that each one is made with a heart and is therefore non-religious to accommodate anyone who may receive it. We will provide a laminated card with a nice saying/poem to go with each quilt.

4) Mini Tissue Holders - Sewn, knit, Crochet We will be providing mini tissue holders with tissues for every patient. If you'd like to include the tissues that would be great, but we can provide them when they arrive here if you are not able to. These can be sewn, knit or crochet.

5) Twiddle Muffs -knit/crochet Twiddle muffs are wonderful at providing a comforting sensory experience. Patients will redirect their fidgeting to the muff, instead of picking on clothing buttons, healing wounds, or even their IV.

6) Fiddle Mats - Sew up these items to help occupy the restless hands and offer comfort to patients. This is an extremely detailed project, please ensure you read our project guidelines thoroughly before beginning. All mats received will be inspected to ensure that they meet our safety and quality guidelines set forth. Items that have not followed our pattern or stayed within our guidelines will not be delivered to the facility.

7) Dignity Covers - These are worn so patients can eat and keep their clothes clean yet not feel as if they are wearing a bib. We have 2 patterns for dignity covers: one from an up-cycled shirt and one that makes a scarf, both are unisex patterns!

Must Knows

suggested patterns

Twiddle Muffs & Fiddle Mats

Dignity Covers

Patterns

start here with our project overview

Overview

Bristol Hospice Thurston Project Overview Sheet

Project Overview Sheet for Bristol Hospice Thurston, County

pillowcases

Pillowcase

Sew

Burrito Pillowcase Pattern

Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case

Sew

Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial

The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase!

blankets

Blankets

Sew

How To Bind A Quilt

A great technique for binding blankets or potholders!

Sew

Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan

This lapghan quilts itself as you go!

Sew

Rag Quilt Guide

How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures.

Sew

Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial

Nice guide with options for block sizing.

Sew

Self Binding Blanket

Easy peasy self binding flannel blanket!

Knit

Colts Foot Blanket by Hobbii

Easy for beginners, the knit purl pattern works up with DK weight acrylic yarn. You could also try a yarn substitute like Sport. The knitting pattern calls for circular knitting needles to accommodate all your stitches.

Crochet

Quiet Ripple Crochet Lapghan

This lovely textured blanket has been amended to use a lighter DK weight yarn.

Sew

How To Sew A Fleece Quillow

Blanket that transforms into a pillow!

Sew

Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files

This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts!

Sew

Rag Quilt Zoom Class

Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change

Knit

Tumbling Blocks Blanket

This pattern for beginners with knits and purls is also a reversible blanket, too. It calls for aran weight yarn but you can use worsted weight yarn, just check your gauge.