Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 d[^__^]b THE SENILITY PRAYER :Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and The eyesight to tell the difference THE UGLY QUILT AN EMERGENCY SLEEPING BAG WHY THE NAME 'UGLY QUILT' a. The Sleeping Bag is a utility quilt made from clean used or no-cost fabrics. b. This simple sleeping bag should not have a market value to assure the homeless are beneficiaries. c. The name indicates the skill level needed for this tied quilt. d. The Ugly Quilt can be made in less than a day. e. A group can make one in an hour. THE OUTER SHELL OF THE SLEEPING BAG IS MADE BY CUTTING SCRAP MATERIAL, BEDSPREADS, DRAPES OR RUMMAGE INTO THE LARGEST SQUARE OR RECTANGLE THE PIECE WILL ALLOW. 1. Sew enough pieces together to form a seven foot by seven foot (7' x 7') square. 2. Sew two, 7' by 7' squares together to form the sleeping bag cover. 7' by 14' finished length. 3. Stitch two sets of three foot straps to a 7' edge, approximately 15 and 30 inches in. Straps are made of neckties, dress belts, etc. 4. On three eight foot (8') church tables, fill one half of the 14' x 7' piece with clean old blankets, mattress pads, fiberfill or light-weight rummage. Leave a three inch (3 " ) seam allowance on the three open edges. 5. Cover with remaining 7' length. 6. Tie knots through all three layers with a double crochet cotton every eight inches (8 " ), to secure the covers to the fill layer. 7. Lay the 3' straps up onto the tied quilt. 8. Fold the tied 7' x 7' in half, R to L forming a 7' x 3 1/2' sleeping bag shape. * Triple knot with crochet cotton the remaining side and bottom edges every three inches catching only the four cover layers. Raw edges will insulate the seams when turned * The top edge and folded side are finished. 9. Turn right side out. 10. Roll up and tie straps tightly to secure. Feel free to implement your ideas but keep it simple, quick and cost free. You are personally saving lives! PREVENTING HYPOTHERMIA ON THE STREETS OPTIONAL Ask a blessing for those who suffer from the cold. Add a hat, gloves, a scarf socks, underwear, soap, etc. Homeless women are warmer in men's clothes. With a Magic Marker, sign and date Sleeping Bag with: My Brothers' Keeper Quilt Group and your zip code. Add a message of " HOPE " , Non-judgmental e.g. - a page from an old hymnal, daily paper, guidepost. WISH LIST USED OR NEW ITEMS 7' X 7' SQUARES FOR COVERS ugly quilt tops (see step #1) MENDING KITS & SAFETY PINS HEALTH KITS TOWELS - PILLOW CASES HATS - GLOVES - MITTENS MEN'S UNDERWEAR SOCKS - SWEATERS BLANKETS & BEDSPREADS NEEDLES (medium eyed) YARN-CROCHET COTTON MAGIC MARKERS (black) SCISSORS - SEWING SUPPLIES NECKTIES (for handles) ****** HELP TO DEVELOP A FUND-RAISING QUILT BOOK SHELTER SEARCH CALL YOUR REGIONAL UNITED WAY REFERRAL SERVICE ASK WHO IS HELPING THE HOMELESS PHONE # _______________________ DELIVERY ADDRESS CALL OFFER YOUR FREE HOMEMADE SLEEPING BAG TO THE REGIONAL HOMELESS POPULATION SMALL DONATION OPPORTUNITIES VAN FUND VIDEO FUND SEWING SUPPLIES COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ______________________________________ DONATIONS TO: MY BROTHERS' KEEPER QUILT GROUP R.R. #1, Box 1049 Hop Bottom, PA 18824 ______________________________________ A 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED 1985 ALL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ROLL UP PRAYER LORD TAKE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND BLESS IT AND IN THY NAME, LET THE PERSON THAT RECEIVES THIS GIFT KNOW THAT HE IS LOVED. AMEN " THANK YOU FOR BEING MY BROTHERS' KEEPER " DO IT AGAIN IF YOU CAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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