our impact 212,596 Items Donated by volunteers in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and Canada TO organizations in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Canda, Nepal, Ghana and Ukraine. Each item represents a PERSON helped! Thank you volunteer craftivists! October 2, 2024 at 11:00:00 AM Last updated: Pacific time master tally data ORGANIZED BY ITEM REQUESTED This Master Tally Data is only meant to provide the "big picture" summary information to help guide you on what the current needs are. Before you begin crafting, please get the details you need from the "Project Must Know" sections on the Project Page of our partners such as: what they specifically have asked for what fabrics to use what size/dimensions/who will be using it shipping address and restrictions on dates to ship Click on the PINK Charity Partner name in the table below to quickly jump to their partner page to get all of the Project Must Knows, patterns and shipping info! (the charity names are now links!) Item Requested Charity Partner Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Backpacks Every Day Action Sew 150 125 Backpacks The Yonkofa Project Sew 2000 1365 Backpacks (Adults) Mental Health Resource Center Sew 100 83 Backpacks for Adults Crafting Change HQ Sew 50 50 Bags (Adults) Mental Health Resource Center Sew 500 417 Bags (Adults) Planned Parenthood Sew 500 463 Bags (Adults) The Remissionaries Sew 50 29 Bags (Kids) Mental Health Resource Center Sew 250 154 Bags (Upcycled Feed Bags) Every Day Action Sew 150 138 Bags (for Women) Leaving A Legacy Sew 150 33 Bags - Heavyweight Totes Every Day Action Sew 150 150 Bandages The Yonkofa Project Knit/Crochet 50 9 Blankets (Adults) Mental Health Resource Center Sew 250 238 Blankets (Kids & Teen) Mental Health Resource Center Sew 100 15 Blankets (Young Adults) Nashville Launch Pad Sew/Knit/Crochet 50 41 Chemo Caps Leaving A Legacy Sew/Knit/Crochet 150 25 Cosmetic Bags Grace Upon Grace Project Sew 4200 4194 Cosmetic Bags Leaving A Legacy Sew 150 48 Cosmetic Bags Path & Green Sew 1000 971 Cowls/Neck Warmers Knit the Rainbow Knit/Crochet 100 100 Dish Cloths Each Stitch Counts Knit/Crochet 1500 483 Earwarmers Fleece Every Day Action Sew 50 50 Earwarmers/Headbands Knit the Rainbow Knit/Crochet 150 105 Fiddle Mats Colorado VNA Sew 30 9 Fingerless Gloves Every Day Action Sew/Knit/Crochet 50 50 Fingerless Gloves/Wristers Knit the Rainbow Knit/Crochet 150 140 Heart Hugs Leaving A Legacy Sew 150 8 Heart Hugs Planned Parenthood Sew 500 144 Heating Pads Planned Parenthood Sew 500 194 Menstrual Pad Size 10-10.25" Heavy (2 Zorb) The Yonkofa Project Sew 250 206 Menstrual Pad Size 10-10.25" Medium (1 Zorb) The Yonkofa Project Sew 250 212 Menstrual Pad Size 8"-9.5" Heavy (2 Zorb) The Yonkofa Project Sew 3750 2183 Menstrual Pad Size 8"-9.5" Medium (1 Zorb) The Yonkofa Project Sew 3750 2764 NICU Octopus Embracing the ICU Crochet 300 147 Pet Blankets (Large Dog) Patient Pet Advocates ALL 10 1 Pillowcase Nashville Launch Pad Sew 75 33 Pillowcase Piper's Project Sew 100 24 Quillows Butterfly Haven Sew 25 8 Quilt Twin Size Nashville Launch Pad Sew 12 10 Quilts Cascade Health Sew 200 185 Quilts Colorado VNA Sew 45 12 Quilts-Patriotic Cascade Health Sew Only 250 88 Quilts/Afghans The Remissionaries ALL 50 42 Soap Sacks S.A.C.K. ALL 250 216 Soft Cotton Beanies The Remissionaries Knit/Crochet 50 38 Twiddle Muff Colorado VNA Knit/Crochet 30 2 Warm Winter Gloves/Mittens Piper's Project Sew/Knit/Crochet 100 82 Warm Winter Hats Hopa Mountain Sew/Knit/Crochet/Loom 2000 1874 Wet Bags The Yonkofa Project Sew 2000 1070 Winter Hats Every Day Action Sew/Knit/Crochet 100 96

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood has been a 501c3 nonprofit organization since 1978. They serve people in 3 states: Colorado, New Mexico and Las Vegas, NV. Planned Parenthood empowers individuals and families in the communities they serve to make informed choices regarding their health and wellness. They see a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgement. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Heart Hugs Sew 500 144 Heating Pads Sew 500 194 Bags (Adults) Sew 500 463 project must-knows ​ ​ ​ We have been asked to help Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains with several items in assistance of patient care. First, we were asked if there is a reusable solution for patient care bags that would offer some happiness, dignity and discretion for patients leaving clinic with medication and materials and resources after medical appointments. ​ Second, The Pocket Heart Hugs will be added to their resource pack given to patients with after their appointments. Prior to distribution, our laminated poem will be added to the Heart Hug by Martha. ​ Third, patients are advised to use a heating pad after certain appointments to help with cramping. Many patients can't afford this. However a rice heating pad made out of flannel holds it's heat for up to an hour! ​ ​ ​ 1) Tote Bags- Any pattern, any style. Preferred Pattern: The Crafting Change Easy Tote, Green Bag Lady, Crafting Change Taco Tote or Earth Day Jean Tote. Lined or unlined. Quilting Cotton, cotton/poly blends, Lightweight Canvas or denim (no upholstery fabric for this partner please). Sized between 16"x16" and 18"x18" Bright and cheerful fabrics like Superheroes, Florals, batiks in bright colors or denim jeans totes. Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images ​ 2) Pocket Heart Hugs - Bright and cheerful Heart Hugs bring comfort. Same fabric restrictions as the tote bags. You can see our video below on how to construct them or follow any pattern you find for "pocket prayer quilts" however we are only using hearts, no religious emblems allowed. Carol Grape and Deb Evans found a fun new way to do these with pinking shears, and we've now added a video for this to our patterns! ​ 3) Rice Bag Heating Pads - These small flannel heating pads are super fast and easy to sew up. Our team on the ground in Colorado will fill them up with rice and sew them closed, so all you have to do is create the empty shells following our super easy pattern and video tutorial created by Carol Grape carol@craftingchange.org Please remember to use COTTON THREAD! These will go inside the patient totes we are crafting along with the heart hugs and given to patients to offer them additional comfort to help alleviate cramping and pain. As the patients served in this region are primarily low-income PPRM often has to provide financial assistance to patients to purchase heating pads however their funds are low due to increase requests to cover travel expenses of patients. This little item will go a long way to help. Rice is being provided by volunteers in Colorado. Please remember the following when selecting fabric: Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family/Grandma, etc. Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images Must Knows suggested patterns Tote Bags Pocket Hugs Heating Pads Patterns tote bags tote bags Fashion Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Fashion Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans PATTERN Fashion Happy Scrappy Tote Bag & Backpack Zoom Room recording on how to make the scrappy tote bag and denim drawstring backpack. PATTERN Fashion Two-Tone Fabric Tote Cute two toned fabric totes made two ways PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. PATTERN Fashion Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Fashion Martha's Quick & Easy Two-Toned Lined Tote This is a fast and simple way to make a lined 2 toned tote with french seams PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Fashion DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Fashion Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Fashion Scrappy Taco Tote Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! PATTERN pocket heart hugs pocket hugs Sew Hourglass Heart Hug This hourglass heart hug will make 2 each time you sew it up! PATTERN Tags Heart Hug Poem This poem can be printed, laminated and attached to heart hugs for our charity partners. PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Template The heart shaped template for the heart shaped heart hug PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Pocket Heart Hug Easy to craft pocket heart hugs for a non-religious PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Video Tutorial Beautiful Heart shaped heart hugs quilted, decorative stitched and thoughtfully done. PATTERN Sew Video Tutorial Pocket Prayer Quilts Video Step by Step on how to construct our Pocket Prayer Quilt PATTERN rice bag heating pads Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Instructions Written instructions and overview for rice bag heating pad PATTERN Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Video Tutorial Video Tutorial for Rice Bag Heating Pad PATTERN heating pad shipping guidelines These donations are going to be distributed to various locations throughout the region PPRM serves. Martha R. is organizing donations for PPRM and prepping the rice bag heating pads and tagging your heart hugs. All donations are being sent to her. For privacy reasons, we are not publishing her address. ​ Please tally when your box is ready to ship . After you tally, email martha@craftingchange.org and she will send you her shipping address! Thank you! If you have sent to Martha previously, her address has not changed. 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Embracing the ICU 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Embracing the ICU is a 501c3 nonprofit. They are a team of parents that have walked the journey and continue to do so. Whether it's been for weeks, months or for some years in the ICU (NICU/PICU/CICU). They understand the stories, the strains, the sorrow, and strength these parents have; and are there to bring support in areas that they felt were missed in their journeys. They have a 4 pronged mission: Holiday's at the Hospital, Possible Bags, Parent to Parent, and Tribe Vibe. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed NICU Octopus Crochet 300 147 project must-knows We will be helping Embracing the ICU with one aspect of their "Possible Bags". They have asked Crafting Change to help make an Octopus to put in each bag for the babies in the ICU. These are not toys, these are medical devices placed in incubators. Fiber Arts Advisor Robyn Peters has drafted our approved pattern and with our Project Overview Sheet this gives you all the guidelines you need to craft a safe Octopus for the NICU. Our Crafting Change guidelines for yarn choices and our tips and tricks for completing this project are all listed on the Project Overview Sheet, be sure to read this first before beginning to craft this project to ensure your final product is up to the standards needed for these items that will go into an incubator. ​ This project is not for beginning crocheters. ​ We have an approved yarn list and only one approved pattern. Please adhere to our guidelines so your octopus is accepted by the receiving NICU. ​ Before you begin this project, please read this FAQ. ​ ​ Must Knows approved patterns NICU Octopus Patterns nicu octopus Octopus Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus The Crafting Change NICU Octopus Pattern by Robyn Peters PATTERN Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus (DK Yarn) The NICU Octopus made with DK weight yarn! PATTERN Overview Embracing the ICU Project Overview Sheet Project Overview Sheet for our NICU Octopus project Begin Here! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship whenever you like. They are accepting these on an ongoing basis, year-round. Please consider checking shipping rates on Pirate Ship (pirateship.com) to get a better rate than at the retail counter. Ship via US Postal Service only NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE JANUARY !, 2024! Embracing the ICU PO Box 815 Omaha, NE 68101 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Path & Green 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Path & Green is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to provide hope and a future to Lorain County girls in need by ending hygiene insecurity and period poverty. We partner with local school districts and community-serving organizations to provide personal care items. Beyond meeting their basic needs, Path & Green wants girls to know they are worthy, loved, valued. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows ​ THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION OF KITS WILL BE IN APRIL 2025 ​ ​ ​ Path & Green works in partnership with multiple local school districts and organizations in Lorain county to provide hygiene kits. For the 2nd school year, Crafting Change is helping by providing cosmetic bags to put products in. ​ 1) Cosmetic Bags - You can use any pattern for cosmetic bags. The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". This size holds just the right amount of supplies. Please see our pattern section below for our suggested patterns! ​ ​ Boxed bottoms are always welcome and preferred, but not required. ​ Fabrics: Nothing babyish and nothing old-fashioned. These are tween and teen girls. Use fun, bright fabric. Use licensed prints. No fabrics with references to drugs, alcohol or inappropriate sayings or words. Nothing political or religous in nature. ​ ​ Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More shipping guidelines The next school distribution is April, 2025. There is on rush to ship quickly, feel free to sew and ship whenever you have a box full. Please tally as you go. ​ UPS/FEDEX/USPS ​ Path & Green 506 Seaton Ct. Amherst, OH 44001 ​ Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box ​ ​ TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Shipping

S.A.C.K. 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Stacy Wiener, Founder of S.A.C.K., discovered through volunteering at food pantries, that there was a lack of essential toiletries available. One key reason is that people cannot use government subsidies, such as food stamps, to purchase them. When it comes to deciding on whether to eat vs. buy soap and shampoo, the choice becomes obvious. So, S.A.CK. was created to help fill this need. ​ ​ In September of 2017, S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness), was started as a grassroots effort to connect people from all over the world while crocheting/knitting soap sacks and then donating them (with a bar of soap in each one) to homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, relief efforts and social service agencies. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Soap Sacks ALL 250 216 project must-knows Crafting Change loves to make soap sacks and distribute them to our partner charities throughout the country. Often times we meet their needs really quickly. S.A.C.K and Crafting Change both encourage our volunteers who love making soap sacks to look within their local communities to see who may need them before sending them in to S.A.C.K. Please check out these two great resources here. Keep in mind when donating locally, you should include soap with your sack. Directory of Food Pantries: https://www.foodpantries.org/ Directory of Homeless Shelters: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ Directory of Little Free Pantries: http://mapping.littlefreepantry.org/ If you do not have anyone local to donate your soap sacks to, Stacy encourages you to look at our partner charities first and if their needs are met, you may ship them to S.A.C.K directly in NJ so Founder, Stacy Wiener can distribute them to organizations that have made requests directly to her. She is always happy to accept empty soap sacks and add soap to them prior to shipment! However, she gladly accepts soap too! While you are not required to attach the tag to your soap sack, it is a nice gesture to do this as it saves the charity time. You will find a link to the soap sack labels in the pattern section. Thank you for your interest in S.A.C.K. and your desire to help those in need with these amazing soap sacks! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Must Knows recommended patterns Soap Sacks Patterns soap sacks knit All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Recommended & Tested Yarn List for all crafting change partner projects Pattern Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit/Crochet Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. Pattern Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns Pattern Sew Sewn Soap Sack from a 12" Washcloth Sewn Soap Sack from a washcloth Pattern Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! Pattern ALL Soap Sack Tags A link to S.A.C.K. website for their tags to attach to your Soap Sacks! Pattern shipping guidelines 1. Please check to see if you can donate to a local organization. 2. Please check and see if any partner charities need them. 3. Ship directly to SACK if 1 or 2 are not an option. S.A.C.K. is happy to accept your shipment if you are unable to find a local organization that needs them. It is their mission to inspire you to donate locally. Please ship via USPS: ​ S.A.C.K PO Box 33 Allenhurst, NJ 07711 ​ ​ Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Grace Upon Grace Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period products to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Cosmetic Bags Sew 4200 4194 project must-knows How we are helping: NEW GOAL SET 10/12/23 THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION OF 1ST PERIOD KITS WILL BE IN FEBRUARY 2024 ​ ​ The Grace Upon Grace Project has The First Period Project in partnership with 3 local school districts in Northern Colorado. In conjunction with health educators they provide several thousand menstruating persons their first period kits in conjunction with menstruation education. These kits need cosmetic bags to store all the period products and educational materials in and this is how Crafting Change can help. ​ 1) Cosmetic Bags - You can use any pattern for cosmetic bags including our zippered bags or our snappy sack! Please see our pattern section below for our suggested patterns! The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". This size holds just the right amount of supplies. ​ Fabrics: As these are for middle school aged kids, keep the fabrics age appropriate. Nothing babyish and nothing old-fashioned. Use fun, bright fabric. Use licensed prints if you have them. No fabrics with references to drugs, alcohol or inappropriate sayings or words. Nothing political in nature. If using the Snappy Sack pattern, these do not need to have the boxed pleat bottom. You do not have to use batting, but you can if you like. ​ ​ Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN SEW Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN shipping guidelines Our new goal is 1000 and they are not needed until February 2024. There is on rush to ship quickly, feel free to sew and ship whenever you have a box full, tallying as you go. ​ UPS/FEDEX/USPS ​ Grace Upon Grace Project First Period Kit Program 5810 Last Pointe Drive Windsor, CO 80550 ​ Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box ​ ​ Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Colorado Visiting Nurse Association 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Colorado VNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit home care, Hospice & Palliative Care, and wellness agency that provides care to the uninsured and to the under insured to the extent of its resources. They invest in innovative programs and health technologies, provide scholarships to their staff so they can advance their education and skills, and offer free- and reduced-cost care to thousands of clients. They provide hospice care wherever patients call home, from skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to family residences. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilts Sew 45 12 Twiddle Muff Knit/Crochet 30 2 Fiddle Mats Sew 30 9 project must-knows We have been asked by the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association to help provide quilts and fiddle Items for their Hospice patients. Their hospice census averages about 10 patients per month. ​ 1) Quilts: (Sewn Only) Fabrics for any patient to offer comfort in Hospice. These will be used during care and given to the family to keep after the patient has passed.​ A variety of fabrics for all genders and interests are appreciated. Nurses pick out just the right quilt for the right patient. Approximate Lapghan size is 36x48"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. All quilts need to be between 36x48 the smallest and 45x60 the biggest. All styles such as Quilts, rag quilts, fleece/flannel/cotton blankets as long as they are special and will make an impact for the family. ​ 2) Twiddle Muffs: knit/crochet Twiddle muffs are wonderful at providing a comforting sensory experience. Patients will redirect their fidgeting to the muff. items on both the outside and inside keep it fun. ​ 3) FIDDLE MATS Creating a mat is part art, part science. Following the motto "First Do No Harm," Crafting Change has developed this project using science-based research to complement our craftivists' creativity. Why Fiddle Mats? Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or aging often show anxiety or agitation through their hands, fidgeting with clothes, blankets, wounds, or IVs. Fiddle mats provide different textures and activities—such as things to open, push, or slide—to help soothe this fidgeting and restore calm. Crafting Guidelines: Approved Squares: Use squares from our approved library only. Balance: Ensure your mat has a balance of elements from each category: Functional, Sensory, and Auditory. Color Choices: Read our entire document on color choices to ensure your mat soothes, rather than agitates, the patient. ​ Must Knows approved patterns Quilts Fiddles & Twiddles Patterns Quilts Quilts Sew Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Guide How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures. PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial Nice guide with options for block sizing. PATTERN Sew Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Zoom Class Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change PATTERN Sew Self Binding Blanket Easy peasy self binding flannel blanket! PATTERN Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! PATTERN Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! PATTERN Sew Rag Quilt Supplement Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement. PATTERN Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! PATTERN fiddles and twiddles fids and twids Sew Fiddle Square Library Our library of squares to put on our Fiddle Mats PATTERN Sew Fiddle Mat Instruction & Overview START HERE! Detailed overview and instructions for making the Fiddle Mat for our charity partner PATTERN Knit/Crochet Twiddle Muffs This Project Sheet for Twiddle Muffs will give you many links to patterns to help you with this craft! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship your package to the address below. If you are in Colorado, you may deliver your item to Carol Grape or Martha Richmond and they will deliver it for you. Due to Covid protocols, their office does not allow drop ins and appointments are required for deliveries. ​ Colorado VNA Attention: Mia Pinto 6750 W. 52nd Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Every Day Action 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care sli p & tally your donation this is how it works About We are proud to support Every Day Action in North Hollywood, CA. Every Day Action was created and founded by Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Both women, having worked over 10 years on sets, have continually asked why the leftover gourmet food from catering is thrown out and not donated. Now, this 501(c)3 organization takes perceived waste and redistributes it to the homeless throughout the Los Angeles area. Working closely with Film & Television sets, they take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps and community fridges throughout the region. ​ Hillary Cohen challenges everyone to ask yourself, "What did you do today to help your community or someone in need?" what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Bags (Upcycled Feed Bags) Sew 150 138 Bags - Heavyweight Totes Sew 150 150 Backpacks Sew 150 125 Soap Sacks Knit/Crochet 50 0 Winter Hats Sew/Knit/Crochet 100 96 Fingerless Gloves Sew/Knit/Crochet 50 50 Earwarmers Fleece Sew 50 50 project must-knows We are partnered with Every Day Action to provide them bags for the Personal Care Kits they put together to distribute to the homeless encampments in the LA area they serve. These kits contain essential personal care items like toothpaste, socks, toothbrushes, combs, feminine hygiene products, soap sacks, and other essentials. We have 4 bag options: ​ 1) Up-cycled Feed bags - Using the model of Every Day Action and taking perceived waste and redistributing it: Our primary bag patterns is an up-cycled bag that reclaims dog food or feed bags and transforms them in to reusable tote bags! We have videos below, here is the basic supply list and how to prep them for sewing: Materials: Feed bags (made of tarp-like plastic) Washing machine Tide with Oxyclean, Oxyclean, or baking soda Strong thread (Bonded UV thread recommended) Heavy Duty Polyester ok. Prepare the bags: Cut off the top and bottom of the bag. Remove any remaining crumbs. Clean the feed bags: Fill your washing machine tub as full as possible. You may have to override your tub's settings to ensure the tank is full Use Tide with Oxyclean, or Oxyclean or Baking Soda with your detergent Avoid harsh chemicals like Borax or bleach. Hang the bags to dry and i f there's still odor or oil, rewash Tips: If a bag doesn't survive the washing process, it wouldn't have survived as a bag for our partner. Toss it and be glad you didn't sew something that wouldn't last! For a larger number of bags or to involve kids, consider using a kiddie pool outside to wash them. Fill it with water, add dish soap and scrub the bags. Rinse thoroughly. ​ By following these steps, you can transform old feed bags into durable and eco-friendly reusable bags to distribute with hygiene supplies to people experiencing homelessness. ​ 2) Tote Bag from a Large Tarp - You can create tote bags that are functional, reusable and very sturdy using a tarp from the hardware store! A camo or dark one is preferred. ​ 3) Large Heavy Duty Tote Bags - You can use our patterns for the Super Tote or similar pattern and create a large heavy duty bag. See below for fabric. ​ 4) Adult sized drawstring backpacks - Sewn drawstring backpacks are a great option as they pull close and keep items from getting lost. See below for fabric. Our neighbors who are unsheltered need bags that are strong and weather resistant. Please use darker colors so they are less likely to show dirt and and stand out, which can be important for safety. Great fabrics: ​ 5) Soap Sacks - Knit/Crochet soap sacks will be placed in hygiene bags. ​ 6) Warm Winter Items- Collecting winter items September 15th through January 30th. Items are only for unsheltered adults and will be skewed 70/30 male Please use darker colors to hide dirt and not stand out, which can be important for safety. Hats & Gloves: Knit/Crochet or single layer fleece ​Earwarmers FLEECE ONLY ​ ​ ​ We have a special Wish List set up to help us fill up the bags and backpacks we are making. We distribute our bags on Skid Row, Veterans Row and other locations throughout LA in collaboration with Every Day Action. If you'd like to help us fill up our bags with much needed hygiene items please find needed items here: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Upholstery Waterproof Canvas Polyester Twill Sailcloth Duck cloth Ripstop Nylon Denim approved patterns Up-cycled Feed Bags Winter Hats Backpacks & Totes Soap Sacks Winter Earwarmers Winter Gloves Must Knows Patterns up-cycled feed bag and camo-tarp totes Bags Sew Tote from a Camo Tarp A fun new way to make a tote bag from a large tarp from a hardware store! PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial (Assembly Line) This video shows how to make the totes in an assembly line fashion. PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial The best video on how to make a feed bag into a tote! PATTERN backpacks and tote bags backpack Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN soap sacks SoapSacks Crochet Knotty Soap Sack This sack PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Sudsy Soap Sack by Denise Smith This fun soap sack uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet to give it a great textured look. Designed for Crafting Change by Craftivist Denise Smith PATTERN Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Kitty Sack This adorable kitty cat soap sack is cute all year round, but especially during the Fall! PATTERN Crochet Lil Ripples Soap Sack This super cute sack uses the sedge stitch. PATTERN Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns PATTERN Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! PATTERN Crochet Hear Me Roar Soap Sack by Melanie This adorable dino soap sack pattern was created by Melanie Shovelski. It will make washing up so much more fun! PATTERN Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN All Craft Types Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. PATTERN WINTER HATS winter hats Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More winter earwarmers Earwarmer Sew Fleece Headband with Front Knot Easy fleece headband with cute knot up front! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Super simple Ear Warmer, link includes a You Tube video as well as tutorial. PATTERN Sew Ear Warmer with Contrasting Binding Modification of original pattern to add this cute contrasting binding and hidden back seam! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Headband Simple fleece ear warmer headband modified from original pattern to hide the back seam to make it more comfortable for the wearer! PATTERN fingerless gloves gloves Sew Mad Cap Hats Best Fingerless Gloves Ever (Fleece) Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Topless Mittens Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Cozy Thermal Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Sew Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Shipping shipping guidelines We are no longer collecting EDA donations at CCHQ Please ship to them directly in California. ​ Every Day Action accepts shipping whenever you complete your donations. they make kits approximately 4 times a year so it is okay to save up what you are making and ship occasionally. Please include a care slip and be sure to write the date on it. Every Day Action can only accept USPS at this time because they only have a post office box. ​ Ship via United States Postal Service (USPS) to: Every Day Action PO Bo x 5591 North Hollywood, CA 91616 ​ ​ TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Knit The Rainbow 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Knit The Rainbow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in New York City. At least 40% of the homeless youth in New York City identify as LGBTQ+. Knit the Rainbow works to empower and protect these youth by providing them with handmade knit & crochet winter clothing accessories. Knit the Rainbow (KtR) is the first organization of its kind in the United States, providing thousands of hand-made winter garments a year for homeless LGBTQ+ Youth. Our programs are dedicated to giving these youth a warm and fashionable protective layer of clothing that is imperative to their comfort and survival during harsh winter months. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Earwarmers/Headbands Knit/Crochet 150 105 Cowls/Neck Warmers Knit/Crochet 100 100 Fingerless Gloves/Wristers Knit/Crochet 150 140 project must-knows OKAY TO SHIP OCTOBER 1st ​ ​The following information comes directly from Austin Rivers, Founder of Knit the Rainbow during my 1:1 Zoom with him as well as when he spoke during one of our Sew-A-Thons. LGBTQIA+ youth living on the streets are trying to blend in. They have been thrown out of their homes for their sexuality or gender identity. They don't want a rainbow on their body to further target them on the streets. Colors that both hide dirt and help them blend in keep them safe. COLORS : For safety and no access to washing facility, please use Black Forest Green Dark Purples Dark Blues Darker Grays Browns Camouflage Yarns Verigated Yarns in these color families ​​​​ Fiber Type : Washable wools and acrylic are ideal for this project. What are WE making? We keep a focus on the items they receive the least of from other volunteers. ​ 1. Fingerless Gloves/Wristers ​ 2. Earwarmers/Headbands ​ 3. Cowls/Neck Warmers ​ While our focus is on cowls, fingerless gloves and headbands/earwarmers, KtR is accepting the following items during their winter collection and we hope you will consider sending in any items you have made: ​ Hats Scarves Socks Sweaters Gloves Scoodies Earwarmers+++ Fingerless Gloves+++ Neck Warmers/Cowls+++ ​ +++Our focus this year as these items are the ones they receive the least of from other volunteers. ​​ TINY HEARTS: Feel free to include some tiny hearts with your items. DO NOT attach them to your item and do not leave long strings as they attach with a tag gun. You can tally them with us, but we are not adding them as an item we are collecting because we are not encouraging people to send them unless they are already sending donations of winter items. Must Knows suggested patterns Fingerless Gloves/Mittens Beanies/Hats Earwarmers-Headbands cowls-scarves-scoodies Patterns cowls - scarves - scoodies Cowls Crochet Double Fringe Cowl This is a super easy cowl that you can make quickly Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Homespun Fabia Cowl This beginner project is worked back and forth in rows, then sewn together to make a ring. Pattern Crochet Undulating Cowl Knit The Rainbow Designer donated pattern! This more challenging pattern is good practice at increasing and decreasing stitches! Pattern Knit Neck Thingum This unisex, cozy tube helps fight off the bitter elements. Pattern All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarns for our partner projects! Pattern Crochet 1-Hour Pull-Over Scarf Super easy beginner pattern! Pattern Knit Straightforward Cowl Super easy pattern for beginners. Can knit it with your favorite stitch pattern (knit/purl, cables) on the center stitches instead of garter stitch. Pattern Crochet Kodiak Hooded Pocket Scarf This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are half double crochet and seaming. It's also super fast to work up! Pattern Crochet Amplitude Scarf Knit the Rainbow designer donated pattern! Vertical stripes on a fun and easy scarf with a thick fringe. Pattern Knit Mariner's Cowl This fast and easy cowl with 2x2 ribbing will fit any neck! Pattern fingerless gloves/mittens - earwarmers/headbands Gloves Earwarmers All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects. Pattern Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern. Pattern Crochet Suzette Stich Ear Warmer This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial. Pattern Crochet Ear Warmers 3 Ways This basic ear warmer pattern has 3 unique finishing techniques! Pattern Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations. Pattern Knit Topless Mittens Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost project. Pattern Crochet Gender Neutral Ear Warmer This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice! Pattern Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side. Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Ribbed Headband Easy ribbed gender neutral headband. Pattern Knit Crafting Change Knitted Ear Warmer An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters. Pattern hats and hearts hats hearts All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts 3 Ways Melanie Shovelski shares 3 patterns for tiny hearts and diagrams. Pattern Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! Pattern Knit The CC Beanie This replica of the the popular CC beanie is super easy and popular! Pattern Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please any person that receives it! Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts Video Tutorial This video shows how to make tiny hearts easily! Pattern Knit Skyping All-Purpose Beanie This gender neutral all purpose beanie is great for knitters of all skill levels! Pattern Crochet Classic Ribbed Beanie This easy pattern for beginners is a classic ribbed beanie for everyone! Pattern Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! Pattern Crochet Chunky Crochet Beanie This easy, chunky hat will keep teens toasty this winter! Pattern Knit How To Knit A Hat This is beginning video tutorial teaches anyone how to knit a ribbed hat! Pattern Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. Pattern shipping guidelines Knit The Rainbow accepts packages anytime you are ready to ship them. We recommend working on multiple items and collecting enough garments at home and putting together a box or poly bag full prior to shipping so you have a full box, winters are long in NYC, there is time! Knit the Rainbow has many local drop off points at local yarn shops across the country, check them out here. Okay to begin shipping OCTOBER 1st! ​ Ship to: NEW 2024 ADDRESS, PLEASE CHANGE IN PIRATE SHIP! Knit the Rainbow, Inc. 4650 Broadway #2003 New York, NY 10040 ​ ​For our statement on Give Back Box go here. ​ Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally

Each Stitch Counts 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The mission of Each Stitch Counts is to alleviate hygiene insecurity by providing food pantries with dish and laundry detergent. Containers of dish detergent include a handmade dishcloth donated by crafter volunteers. Households dealing with food insecurity often deal with hygiene insecurity. They reach this community by supplying these products. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Dish Cloths Knit/Crochet 1500 483 Must Knows project must-knows We have partnered with Each Stitch Counts to help bring awareness to the issue of hygiene insecurity. People facing poverty are not allowed to use their food stamp benefits to purchase personal hygiene products like shampoo, soap, tampons or household hygiene products like laundry or dish soap with their monthly benefits. Food pantries often don’t have these items either. These items provide dignity. Each Stitch Counts encourages you to donate your dishcloths along with dish soap to your local food pantry. However, if you prefer, you can ship donations to their HQ in New Jersey. They are currently supporting 4 food pantries in their local area on a monthly basis and need 50-100 dishcloths per month. ​ 1) Crochet and Knit Dish Cloths - any pattern accepted, typically 8"x8" made from cotton yarn. We have provided some suggested patterns, but feel free to use any pattern you like. This project is only for handmade knit and crochet dishcloths. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ suggested patterns Dishcloths Patterns dish cloths Dishcloths Knit/Crochet Fan Favorite Dish Cloth Patterns This document contains multiple patterns from our Scrub-a-dub-dub Zoom where many craftivists shared their favorite dishcloth patterns! PATTERN Overview Every Stitch Counts Project Overview Sheet Read this first before starting this project! Full of helpful info. PATTERN CROCHET Sunny Day Crochet Dish Cloth Features the front post double crochet stitch and shell border to create a cute sun dishcloth! PATTERN KNIT 15 Easy Knitting Patterns 15 free knit dishcloth patterns PATTERN Crochet Kitchen Lovelies This fun pattern starts the same way, but gives you 4 options for edging! PATTERN CROCHET 13 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Dishcloths are terrific projects when you want to practice new stitch techniques, play with color changes, and explore how various ideas work in combination with one another. PATTERN CROCHET Beginner Crochet It uses basic crochet stitches, works up fast and creates a textured washcloth pattern that is great for cleaning dishes! PATTERN KNIT 10 Knit Dishcloths Patterns These 10 free dishcloth patterns offer options for beginning knitters and those who wish to learn a few new skills. PATTERN Crochet LeSha's Dish Cloth This easy and fun dish cloth gives you a beautiful design! PATTERN CROCHET 51 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns May great patterns including: herringbone and an even berry dishcloth, single double, or blue wave dishtowel. PATTERN CROCHET 40 Free Crochet Patterns 40 Easy crochet dishcloth patterns PATTERN KNIT Grandma's Favorite Striped Dishcloth Textured garter stitch dish cloth. PATTERN shipping guidelines You are encouraged to donate your dish cloths locally to a food pantry near you along with a bottle of dish soap! However, Each Stitch Counts gladly accepts donations of your handiwork, please ship your dish cloths to: ​ USPS, UPS or FEDEX: Each Stitch Counts 1358 Hooper Ave - PMB 125 Toms River, NJ 08753 ​ Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

The Foster Network 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The Foster Network (formerly The East River Foster Parent Network) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foster Network’s mission is to empower and support foster parents so they can in turn provide a safe and caring environment giving each child and adolescent the opportunity to thrive. ​ The Foster Network works to provide the following services for children in foster care: Activity reimbursement scholarships Camp reimbursement scholarships Clothing Personal hygiene items Beds Dressers While continuing to provide these ongoing services, the association has identified some important and unmet needs. As the number of children in foster care continues to climb, we believe this trend can be reversed. By identifying barriers to success, we believe we can take a preventative approach to ending the generational cycle of abuse and neglect among families in our community. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Pillowcases Sew 50 0 project must-knows ​ ​ We will be helping The Foster Network with 2 items for their Welcome Bags. In each welcome bag they put a fresh pair of pjs, a new blanket, underwear, a pillowcases and a hygiene kit. They provide these to each child entering foster care. Please read the information for each project we are working on for important details so you construct items that will be helpful to this charity partner. UPDATE 8/21/23 THEY CURRENTLY DON'T NEED TOTE BAGS. ​ Fabrics to avoid: our usual caveats: no drugs, alcohol, weapons or religion, no holiday prints. New Restrictions: Nothing with the words mommy, daddy or family on them. ​ 1) Burrito Pillow Case - These are for all ages 2-18. All pillows are all the standard size pillow no matter the age you are making for. They distribute more of these than any other item. It is appreciated if fun fabrics are used, and kids love licensed prints like Marvel, Comic Book characters like Batman and Superman, Harry Potter, Disney. Please follow the same fabric restrictions as for our tote bags above. Ensure you read our project overview sheet for details about crafting this particular item for this particular charity before you begin sewing. ​ 2) Cosmetic Bags - These are for girls ages 12 and up to use to hold their menstrual hygiene supplies. Teens really enjoy fabrics with licensed prints, denim and modern fabrics. Any cosmetic bag pattern is ok as long as it mets size guidelines of 9x7 when finished. The flatter styles are preferred vs. boxy styles so they easily fit inside a backpack or purse. ​ ​ Must Knows suggested patterns Burrito Pillowcase Cosmetic Bags Patterns burrito pillowcase Burrito Overview Burrito Pillowcase One Sheet One sheet with fabric choices, cutting directions, and how to lay out burrito pillowcases for kids in foster care PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Pattern Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase! PATTERN cosmetic bags cosmetic Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN SEW Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN shipping guidelines The Foster Network is ready to accept donations whenever you are ready to ship them. Please use the following address for your shipments. (updated 4/24/23) Please be sure to tally your donations and include a Crafting Change Care Slip in your package. ​ The Foster Network 620 S. Cliff Ave, Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

The Remissionaries 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation About The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Providing a comfort crate at the beginning of or during treatment can help alleviate some common side effects of chemotherapy. A small gesture that can make a big impact in the life of a woman with breast cancer. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Soft Cotton Beanies Knit/Crochet 50 38 Bags (Adults) Sew 50 29 Quilts/Afghans ALL 50 42 project must-knows ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Before you begin crafting, please read the Project Overview Sheet. There are lots of details for each item. Because you are crafting for patients going through cancer treatments, special care needs to be paid to the yarn you use, etc. Please ensure you have read ALL the details for the patterns and yarn choices before you begin! The Remissionaries Project Overview Sheet Updated 4/1/24: currently their only need is Lapghans: Lapghans (Knit/Crochet) for snuggling with during chemotherapy, no color restrictions, in fact The Remissionaries tells us they LOVE bright colors! Try for a finished size of 36” to 45” wide by 6 0 ” to 70” long. Any pattern is fine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soft Cotton Beanies -(Knit/Crochet) These need to be made with soft cotton yarn or cotton/bamboo yarn for patients going through chemo treatments. Make sure the ‘cotton’ yarn you use is 100% cotton and please do not use any ‘craft’ yarn. Our partner has requested NO polyester, so check the label as some of these brands have a “cotton blend” that looks very similar to all cotton. Choose undyed, or pale-shade yarn, to minimize the amount of dye in the yarn that might be in contact with sensitive skin. As you look at hat beanie patterns, please bear in mind that ones with a lot of ‘texture’ can be irritating to sensitive skin so try to keep your pattern as smooth and bump-free as possible. Info sheet ​ Tote Bags - Cute tote bags made from quilting cotton or lightweight canvas or tasteful denim are perfect for patients to carry items with them to chemotherapy appointments. Any pattern is ok. Pocket Prayer Quilts( Heart Hugs) - The Remissionaries would like all of the pocket quilts they receive to have hearts attached so they can go to anyone, no matter their religious preference. You can use buttons, charms, be creative just ensure they are securely fastened. We have a thoughtful Project Overview Sheet put together by Kathy Lawrence for this project, please review! You can attach the poem yourself by laminating it, or know that we will send them a stack of ready to attach poems if you aren't able. 4) Quilts - (Sewn) A snuggly blanket is always appreciated by those going through chemo. They have asked for quilted cotton type lapghans and not fleece. We recommend a lapghan designed in your choice of pattern with two layers of quilting cotton, batting or fleece in the middle and a binding. They can be machine quilted, or ‘sew as you go’ strip quilts. Aim for a finished size of 36”x48 to 45”x60" Port Pillows - (Sewn/Crochet)- This project is fast and easy. If you are sewing, The Remissionaries strongly prefers the Port Pillow with wings. . Port pillows really need to be stuffed FIRMLY to be effective. Please ensure you are really stuffing your port pillows nice and firm! Mini Tissue Holders - (Sewn/Crochet) This is a great scrap busting project! We have both crochet and sewn patterns available. Please ensure to check the seam allowance on the sewn pattern and to buy one pack of tissues to use at home to ensure your tissue holder fits a pack before you send it. ​ Soft Scalp Washing Pads These are like a face scrubby, but need to be made from organic cotton worsted yarn, that stays soft for the sensitive scalps. Please choose un-dyed, or pale colors, so as to limit the amount of dye that may come in contact with sensitive skin. ​ Rice Bag Heating Pads - These small flannel heating pads are super fast and easy to sew up. Christina will fill them up with rice and sew them closed, so all you have to do is create the empty shells following our super easy pattern and video tutorial created by Carol Grape carol@craftingchange.org Please remember to use COTTON THREAD and leave one entire short end open for filling with rice. ​ Other Items they collect: ​ Inside the comfort crates The Remissionaries distributes, they include many easy to find items! If you have extra room in your box, maybe you will consider including a few or check around your house to see if you have extras laying around! ​ Fuzzy socks, puzzle books, lip balm, journals, small lotions, mini tissues, hand sanitizer, Ginger chews & cough drops, and reusable water bottles. ​ ​ Must Knows suggested patterns Project Overview Sheet Quilts & Lapghans Port Pillows Soft Cotton Beanies Pocket Heart Hugs Tote Bags Heating Pads Soft Scalp Washing Pads Tissue Holders Patterns Project Overview Sheet Project Overviw Overview The Remissionaries Project Overview Sheet Read this before crafting for The Remissionaries! Read More Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. Read More small items heart hugs ~ port pillows ~ tissue holders Sew Hourglass Heart Hug This hourglass heart hug will make 2 each time you sew it up! PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Template The heart shaped template for the heart shaped heart hug PATTERN Sew Video Tutorial Pocket Prayer Quilts Video Step by Step on how to construct our Pocket Prayer Quilt PATTERN Sew Fabric Mini Tissue Holder This sewn mini tissue holder is real scrap buster! PATTERN Tags Heart Hug Poem This poem can be printed, laminated and attached to heart hugs for our charity partners. PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Video Tutorial Beautiful Heart shaped heart hugs quilted, decorative stitched and thoughtfully done. PATTERN Sew Port Pillow with wings by LeSha Port/PICC pillow with wings by LeSha PATTERN Crochet Crochet Mini Tissue Holder These mini tissue holders have a cute pocket too! PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Pocket Heart Hug Easy to craft pocket heart hugs for a non-religious PATTERN Crochet Crochet Port Pillow Crafting Change Port Pillow by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN quilts and lapghans quilts&lapghans Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! PATTERN Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! PATTERN Crochet Cross Double Hatch Blanket You will get a beautiful texture from the crossed double crochet stitch in an easy two row repeat. PATTERN Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! PATTERN Crochet Quiet Ripple Crochet Lapghan This lovely textured blanket has been amended to use a lighter DK weight yarn. PATTERN Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! PATTERN Knit 38 Knit Blanket Patterns This link will connect you to 38 great knit blankets, all approved patterns for our charity partners requesting knit blankets! PATTERN soft cotton beanies softcottonbeanies Knit Barely Light Hat In the Simple Collection this Learn To Knit Hat is easy! PATTERN Crochet The Simple Cotton Cap This easy to crochet cap will become your favorite! PATTERN Crochet Any Size Shell Stitch Hat This basic hat uses only a few crochet stitches to make a beautiful cap PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN Knit Lace Brim Worsted Weight Beanie Plymouth Yarn Company lovely knit beanie with a cute lace brim uses worsted weight yarn. PATTERN soft scalp washing pads scalp Crochet Easy Crochet Face Scrubby This pattern makes a great scalp pad using our selection of yarn. PATTERN Crochet Free Face Scrubby Crochet Pattern This pattern makes a great scalp pad using our selection of yarn. PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN tote bags Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Martha's Quick & Easy Two-Toned Lined Tote This is a fast and simple way to make a lined 2 toned tote with french seams PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew Two-Tone Fabric Tote Cute two toned fabric totes made two ways PATTERN Sew Scrappy Taco Tote Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. PATTERN TOTE Shipping rice bag heating pads Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Instructions Written instructions and overview for rice bag heating pad PATTERN Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Video Tutorial Video Tutorial for Rice Bag Heating Pad PATTERN HeatingPads shipping guidelines The Remissionaries is happy to accept your donations when you are able to send it. Please include a Crafting Change Care Slip in your package and mail to: ​ The Remissionaries ATTN: Christina Wu 6440 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 140-PMB 255 Las Vegas NV 89131 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box ​ ​ TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP