A Quarterly Publication for Care Wear Volunteers March 2002

Happy 2002! Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and safe new year! This issue of the Care Wear Volunteers quarterly newsletter is dedicated to Jane Arney andthe ladies of the Chiefland, FL., Wal-Mart (Store #1297) who participated in Wal-Mart’sVolunteerism Always Pays Program. Their names are: Paula Adams, Mariam Alexandrovich,Jane Arney, Phyllis Brady, April Clark, Janett Cofield, Diane Hamilton, Gloria Hayes, JaneLadewig, Mary Norris, Catherine Shook, Leola Snedeker, & Jane Stauff. The Wal-MartFoundation sends a contribution of $100 to the charity if Wal-Mart workers perform 15 ormore hours of service for that effort. In January 2002, Care Wear Volunteers received $100checks from the Wal-Mart Foundation as a result of the volunteer efforts (August-Octoberquarter) of each of these ladies. The paperwork for 16 volunteers was recently submitted forthe November-January quarter! The checks will be processed and should arrive sometime inMarch. Jane Arney deserves special recognition. For several quarters she has beenparticipating in the Volunteerism Always Pays Program. She decided to help her communityand help Care Wear Volunteers by recruiting her colleagues to join the effort.

Jane reported recently that she now has 22 colleagues knitting, crocheting, and sewing! Onthe next page you will find a copy of the newspaper article and photo celebrating the efforts ofthe Wal-Mart store #1297. Please join me in thanking Jane and her colleagues. We

dedicate this Care Wear newsletter to your community service. Here is the newspaper articleand photo of the Wal-Mart group that participated in the August-October quarter.

Congratulations and thanks to these dedicated volunteers. Are there other Wal-Mart volunteers out there? Are you familiar with this Wal-Martprogram? ExxonMobil is another company that has a similar program. I was very pleasedwhen two friends made a donation to Care Wear Volunteers with the matching programmaterials from their employers (Sallie Mae & Glaxo Welcome). Sallie Mae will donate twotimes what the employee donates! Please explore these opportunities to enhance yourdonations. FYI: With donations of $50 or more, you can specify Care Wear Volunteerswhen you contribute to United Way through your employer. Sincere thanks to all who sent end-of-the year donations to Care Wear Volunteers.

Today is January 29th and I ambeginning work on this newsletter. I havelots to report and lots of patterns andinformation to share. Let me start withCare Wear Volunteers and me! Effective January 21st I became a part-time employee of Hood College. At myrequest, I was able to transfer some of myassignments and move to a three-day week(.6 FTE). I now work Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays for Hood College.On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I work forCare Wear Volunteers as its Director. Thisis an important milestone for theorganization and an opportunity for me toexplore grants and other funding thatmight be able to support this organizationin the future. Before I quit my position atHood, I thought it wise (and essential!) tofind out whether or not there is funding tosupport Care Wear Volunteers should Ileave Hood College (where I have officespace, use of the server for the Care Wearwebsite, use of low cost printing for ourbooklets and newsletters, use of the Hoodpost office for incoming and outgoing mail,etc.). Overhead expenses for a separateorganization would be sizable. In addition, I found it difficult tomaintain all of the Care Wear activities(answering mail, producing a newsletter,handling paperwork and printing tasks,etc.) and my full-time job at Hood. Iworked into the evenings and I came backto the office on weekends. When I had toproduce a newsletter, I spent entireweekends in the office. I was approachingburn-out! I needed a little leisure time.My husband asked me to attend Saturday

movies, but I never had time! I was oftentired! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I will takecare of mail (e-mail and regular mail) and Iwill focus my attention on increasingparticipation in Care Wear Volunteers. Iwill seek publicity for our efforts and willtry to recruit additional volunteers to helpmeet the needs of hospitals. In addition, Iwill search out sources of funding and willwrite proposals for funding (to supportprinting and postage costs and in the futureto pay for clerical assistance to help me).My “TO DO” list also includes revising theyellow Pattern & Information Booklet,upgrading the little Care Wear Volunteersbrochure, and organizing my office spacefor Care Wear. My files need attention andthere are piles of paper that need filing!!! I will also take over responsibility forthe mailing list and the labels for eachnewsletter. Barbara Brewster helped mewith that task for many years and I thankher very much for all of her work. I hope that I will be able to make someprogress with that long “TO DO” list.One good sign is that I am working on thenewsletter on a Tuesday! It is 6pm,however, and I must stop now and go homefor dinner!!! I have a broad smile as Ianticipate continuing on the comingThursday!!!!!!! Sincere thanks to the members of theCare Wear Volunteers Board of Directorsfor their time and efforts to help theorganization move to this new level. I hopethat my time will be spent in ways that willhelp many more hospitalized children in2002.

Sincere thanks to all who sentChristmas holiday greeting cards. Myoffice door was beautifully decorated withall of those cards. Sincere thanks to all who sent fabric,yarn, and other supplies for Make ADifference Day and to distribute tovolunteers who request assistance withsupplies. “One man’s trash……” I havedistributed all of those donated items andwelcome additional yarn, flannel, felt,crochet hooks, etc… I have not received agreat deal of yarn in the past few monthsand I have had a number of requests foryarn—especially 3ply and 3ply sport yarn inbaby colors. I do not have any crochethooks to offer prospective volunteers orgroups. Keep Care Wear in mind for thosesupplies that you are not likely to be able touse. I will send a receipt for yourdonations. FYI: I acknowledge every delivery ofdonated supplies, of completed items thatyou ask me to sort and deliver to hospitals,etc. When I send completed items tohospitals, I always include your name andaddress in the package so that you will hearfrom the hospital. I regret that sometimesthe Post Office loses mail or misdirects it.(I will sort and mail completed items if youdo not know where to send it, but Irecommend that you deliver or mail to anearby hospital or a hospital in your state.) The next newsletter will be mailed inJune. No staples! Until then, my very bestwishes,

Bonnie

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Care Wear VolunteersBonnie Hagermanc/o Hood College401 Rosemont AvenueFrederick, MD 21701-8575301-696-3550FAX 301-696-3952hagerman@hood.edu

Updates:Naval Medical Center San DiegoNeonatal Intensive Care UnitMaria McColley, LCSW34800 Bob Wilson DriveSan Diego, CA 92134-5000Needs: preemie t-shirts, gowns, kimonos,sleepers, booties, and sweaters.MVMCCOLLEY@NMCSD.MED.navy.MIL Maria is the social worker for the NICUat this Naval Medical Center in San Diego.She wrote that that facility is the largestNaval Hospital in the world. She hearsmany requests for preemie clothing. Manyof the families are young, active dutymilitary personnel, often far from home.They have limited incomes and preemieclothing can be expensive and difficult tofind.

Citrus Valley Medical CenterQueen of the Valley CampusAttn: Caroline Sandoval, SocialServices1115 South Sunset AvenueWest Covina, CA 91790-3940Needs: preemie hats, booties, kimonos,burial gowns, and sweaters. Blankets &quilts. Also, full-term layette items forfamilies in need.

Here I am (third smiling face from the left)! Also, meet Care Wear Volunteer Mary KayHuber-Leslie (fifth smiling face from the left). This photo was taken in front of the old CityHall in Frederick. I think that we have our arms raised to welcome others to join volunteerefforts in Frederick County.

Keep fingers crossed that Care Wear Volunteers receives recognition for October 27, 2001.

Hand PuppetsNancy H. wrote:Bonnie,I am sending the sample handpuppet & the pattern that wetalked about. I am alsoenclosing a few of the letters Ireceived to show you how muchthe puppets are appreciated bythe children & the staff.. I dohope we will be able to getothers to make these puppets &contact other hospitals, too,because I am sure the kids willenjoy them in any hospital evenif they don’t have an arttherapist.

Nancy’s sample is madeof muslin. She said thatshe sews with a smallstitch and uses ¼” seamallowances. Clip beforeturning to the right side. Again, I alert you thatscanning patterns oftenreduces the size. Thispattern measures 12 ½”from top to bottom and10 ¾” arm to arm.

Hospitals that request Hand Puppets

I hope that you will be able to see the BEAUTIFUL detail of this hat. Sincere thanks toLorraine Major for permission to reprint for you.

CorrectionsSacred Heart Health SystemAttn: Coordinator of Volunteers(Irma Cofield or Kim McDole)5150 Bayou Blvd (Suite IN)Pensacola, FL 32503850-416-7656Needs: Don’t want booties that get kicked off.Tube socks, caps, blankets, small cuddle toys.

CORRECTION:

The U.S. contact person for ANGELSOF HOPE is:

MRSCLAWS57@HOTMAIL.COM

My apologies for the error in theDecember 2001 newsletter. I do nothave a mailing address—just this e-mail.

Gravette Medical CenterHospitalP.O. BOX 450Gravette, AR 72736-0450

Phone: 479-787-5291

Note: New Area Code and newP.O.Box number.

Seamless version:http://users.netaccess.co.nz/major/freepatt/patt05a. htm

FYI: Pillars of Hope Breast Cancer Supporthttp://www.pillarsofhope.org/index.htmlAnyone who needs one can get a free hat from this site, along with a lot of information andsupport.

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude’s Street, Boulder City, NV 89005-1618 needsyour old cards. The children cut the card fronts and glue them to preprinted card stock.Then they receive 15 cents for each acceptable card. The money is divided between theirsavings, college fund, and their cottage fund for special group outings, and to provide the kidswith extra pocket money. Send cards to the above address.http://www.stjudesranch.org/content/cardprogram.shtml

Updated site with really nice patterns (some sewing patterns) on it:http://web.bundlesoflove.org:8000/

Sweater, bonnet, and diaper cover pattern for infants 1-3 pounds (knitting):http://pages.ivillage.com/lwalters1/SWEATER.html

We received a letter of thanks from Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital for donationssent by volunteers.

Care Wear Volunteers received thanks from Volunteer Services, St.Joseph’s Hospital, 1919 La Branch, Houston, TX 77002.

Christus St. Joseph Hospital wishes to thank your volunteers for thebeautiful hand made infant items. It’s such a joy to send the babieshome with your infant items. We wish you and your volunteers aHappy and Healthy New Year. Thanks again.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (Gaithersburg, MD) reports that they now have a goodsupply of hats. Contact them before sending additional hats. They do have many births permonth and will need additional hats in the future. Check with them.

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center (Baltimore, MD) reports a good supply of burial gowns inthe NICU. Again, call to check the supply before sending more.

Website of interest to volunteers who sew:http://www.kuninfelt.com/projectsheets/rainplush/blossom_bear.htmBlossom the Bear is a darling pattern made in two sizes.

Care Wear Volunteers received a letter of thanks from Parkland Health & Hospital System(Lisa Little, Director of Volunteer Services) in Dallas, Texas. They appreciate receivingdonated apparel for preemies.

Care Wear Volunteers received a letter of thanks from Women & Infants’ Hospital of RhodeIsland (Liz Douglas, Coordinator of Operation Warm Head Start). She received items fromLauren & Karen in Franklin, MA., from R.J.C. in North Palm Beach, Fl., from Dottie J. inSeverna Park, MD., and Grace Church Angels in New Brighton, PA. Thanks to all.

Web site recommended to Care Wear Volunteers:http://www.sandishaven.com/ccrafts.html

For Volunteers in CANADA: http://communities.msn.ca/AngelHugsCharityGroupwww.geocities.com/angel_hugs_ca/index.html

CHS Care Wear Volunteers visiting/touring MetroWest Medical Center nursery. From leftto right: Maisy, Betsy (the knitting machine expert!), Frances, Debbie Durgin (head nurse),and Ann (quilt maker). In the background is Terry, the visiting nurse who delivers many ofthe hats & blankets to babies in need on her rounds. The remainder of the group was stilltouring the nursery when this photo was taken.

Celebrating her 1000th preemie hat! Kathleen D’s husband took three little hats to thelocal newspaper and asked them to do a story about her1000 donated hats. The article was called “Woman of1000 hats.” Here is a photo of Kathleen with two of her uniquecreations . Kathleen (now living in CA) wrote to me severalyears ago when she began working on preemie hats.In our conversations, I learned that she grew up (in IL)with a colleague and friend of mine from Hood College(MD). When I received this photo, I forwarded it toour mutual friend. Small world!!!http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=118005&f=0

Update: East Georgia Regional Medical CenterAttn: Infant Nursery, P.O. Box 1048, Statesboro,GA. 30459Formerly: Bulloch Memorial Hospital

New Hospital: St. Joseph NE Heights, Attn: Special Care Nursery (Mary Bixler, RN),4701 Montgomery Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone 505-727-6854 Fax 505-727-7891. Needs: Preemie hats, booties, gowns and other clothing. (2-3 dozen). six new isolettecovers. Full term hats and booties. Also, quilts/blankets for “Special Care Kids” that can bedraped over the crib to help block out noise and light. The message above came from Mary

(Article on the following page.)

Correction:

SOUTH SHORE HOSPITALAttn: Nurse Manager, Special Care Nursery55 Fogg Road SouthWeymouth, MA 02190-2455

New Contact person is CathyBallou, RN IBCLC or NurseManager Lisa Tibbetts.

Patricia Fleck is no longer thecontact person.

A thank you notearrived from theNICU of AntelopeValley Health CareSystem (Lancaster,CA). The directorof the NICU/New-born Nursery wrote,“…I want to thankyou for yourbeautiful handworkthat you do for ourfamilies. Your workis appreciated andtouches their livesin a beautiful way.”

Randy Nahabedian,RNCDirector,NICU/NewbornNurseryAntelope ValleyHealth Care System1600 West Ave. JLancaster, CA94534

Reprintedwithpermission--Caron(writtenpermission3/27-01)

A recent newspaper article that may be of interest.

Hospital Update:Children’s Medical Center of MCGAttn: Neonatal Nursery Manager1446 Harper StreetAugusta, GA 30909

Providence Saint Joseph & Providence Holy CrossMedical Centers thank Care Wear Volunteers fordonated items. “We want to make sure thateveryone is thanked and knows how much weappreciate them.” Their NICU requestsMemorial Blankets (pouches) See pattern on thenext page.

FYI: http://huggems2.tripod.com/babysantahat.html (Crochet Santa hat for Baby)

Watch for a short article about Care Wear Volunteers in SEW NEWS (April 2002).

Care Wear Volunteersreceived a donation

in memory of

Robert Alan McMichael

fromhis mother

Betty McMichaelwho wrote, “He was such a Loveand he thought what we (Care WearVolunteers) were doing was great.”

Emily B sent thisphoto of all of theitems she donated toBaystate NeonatalDepartment (81pieces) and Oncology(18 hats).

What a beautifulcollection!

Gwen C. (Grace Church Angels/Care Wear Volunteers) wrote that the group contributed1337 items (burial gowns, hats, booties, blankets, isolette covers, hand puppets, lap blankets,toys, kimonos, burp cloths, wheelchair bags, layettes, bibs, finger puppets, etc… to hospitalsfrom Rhode Island to AR. Congratulations to all! Keep up the great work!!

Website of interest:

http://www.knitting- crochet.com/pattern.html

This website assists in converting knitpatterns to crochet!

A TIP FOR QUILTERS:

Jeanne R. wrote, “…I found that thinquilted mattress pads make a goodfiller for quilts. I’ve found someinexpensive ones at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc… I’ve also used old onesI’ve recycled by laundering first.

Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSFSaint Francis Medical Center sentthanks to Mae Firestone for thedonation of hand made teddy bears.The Child Life Services wrote, “…Weappreciate your time & thoughtfulness.The bears truly brightened the day forsome of our patients & their families.Care Wear’s generosity is touching.”‘s

Many hospitals (Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Frederick Memorial Hospital, etc..) send thanks toIRENE MOOTS for her handmade quilts, blankets, and stuffed animals. Irene is very creative and very busymaking items to donate to hospitalized children. Blessings to Irene.

A flower to cheer all who read this newsletter. (Tobby Morgenstern)

Medical/Learning/Teaching Dolls Jerriann Wilson, Director of Child Life at Johns HopkinsChildren’s Center, wrote to tell me that the patients at JHrequest clothing to cover their dolls. The garment that ispictured below is like their hospital gown—open all of the waydown the back. Finish the neckline with a facing or ribbing orbinding. Hem the bottom of the sleeve and the bottom of thegarment. I have included measurements because scanning distortssizes. (PICTURE ON THE NEXT PAGE)

Jan Burch sent severalpatterns for knittingmachine. She wrote,“After reading theCare Wear Newsletter,it dawned on me that Ihad a couple ofpatterns that could beput into thenewsletter. They cameoff a Machine KnitList & we were givenpermission to putthem in newsletters,share with friends,etc., as long as thegarments are donatedto hospitals that carefor Premies.

Garment for Medical/Learning/Surgical Dolls (requested by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center).

BLANKETS AND SIMPLE QUILTS Most hospitals welcome blankets & quilts of all kinds. If you knit, please try the “washclothpattern” blanket on page 12 of the Pattern Booklet. Everyone loves that pattern because thedirections repeat over and over again—and you do not have to pay careful attention to readingcomplex directions. If you crochet, try a blanket in your favorite stitch. If you sew, considermaking flannel blankets with colorful serged or bound edges or simple quilts in colorfulfabrics. SIZES: 30” x 30” or 36” x 36” or 36” x 42” (crib sizes vary). I cut the top of one piece of a colorful fabric (30”x 30”). Cut the filler 30”x30” too. Cutthe bottom fabric (Dark colors darken isolettes for restful sleep.) 34”x34”. Position the 3layers and fold the bottom around onto the top—forming a border or hem. Machine sew. Tie the quilt layers together at approx. 5” intervals---using pearl or crochet cotton or yarn.

“Labels” continued: Until I am able to secure funding to purchase labels, you are welcome tobegin attaching labels to each completed item that you donate. Some of you are alreadydoing this. I recommend printed fabric labels with “Care Wear Volunteers http://www.hood.edu/carewear”(One of several sources that I am exploring is Miles Kimball catalogue.)

Another machine knitpattern sent by Jan B.

Baystate Medical CenterAttn: NICU(Dale Parenteau, RN orJanine Niedziella, RN orTyonnee Hinson, Mgr)759 Chestnut StreetSpringfield MA 01109413-794-5343

Let me know their needs.

LABELS: One of the tasks that Ihope to work on very soon isthe design and purchase oflabels that can be attached toevery blanket, toy, andgarment that Care WearVolunteers participantsdonate to hospitals, etc. Right now, our lovelydonated items are gifts fromunknown "angels.” I wouldlike to find funding to havelabels printed so that this isnot an added cost to all whoknit, sew, & crochet. continued below

Sincere thanks to Jan for sending these patterns and additional patterns that will be includedin the June 2002 newsletter.

Update: UCSD Medical Center, Attn: Volunteer Director (Felecia Beasley—not KarenLindquist), 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 Website of interest: http://web.bundlesoflove.org:8000/mjcrswtr.htm LOVELY crochetsweater, hat, booties pattern called “Grid Pattern Crocheted Sweater”

Stitches of Westminster25 E. Main StreetWestminster MD 211571-800-772-2162www.stitches-westminster.comkathkilg@aol.com (owner)

Source of 12” circularknitting needles.

Addition:

PARKVIEW HOSPITALAttn: Labor & Delivery600 South BonhamMexia, TX 76667

254-562-5332 X-1291

Requests booties & a fewburial gowns

Contact person: TammyGarrett or other Labor &Delivery nurses.

DIRECTIONS: Cut out gown front (on fold), gown back (on selvage), and two sleeve pieces—using

fine cottons or cotton blends. Voile, broadcloth, or batiste would be good choices.Pima Cotton is recommended (fine, closely woven fabric).

Sew sleeve pieces to front and back with 1/8” seam allowances along the armhole seam.

SMOCKED GOWN

Betty M sent me this samplegown, a gown in progress, thepattern pieces, and directionsfor this project.

Although I have been sewingfor many years, I neverattempted English smocking.Betty has inspired me and Ihope that you will be inspiredtoo.

She sent designs that she saiddid not have any copyrightnotations/restriction. I knowthat you can purchasebooklets with other grapheddesigns.

Fold 5/8” the upper neckline edge down (to the inside) Beginning 3/8” down from the upper neckline edge, sew 6 rows of basting stitches (stitch is

the same length as the space between each stitch) though the two layers of fabric. Draw in the gathering rows until the finished piece (center back edge to center back edge) measures approx. 6 ½” and knot securely. Turn up the bottom of each sleeve in a narrow rolled hem (1/8”) and sew by hand. Following markings on the sleeve pattern, position 4 rows of running stitches (stitch is the

same length as the space between the stitches). Gather up those four rows of stitches so that the sleeve measures 3 inches & secure thread.

With the gathers evenly distributed, begin embroidery with embroidery floss (3 of the 6strands) on the neckline and on the top of the sleeves.

Thread a 1/8” satin ribbon (30” length) through the fold at the upper edge of the neckline. Remove basting stitches after completion of the smocking around neck & on sleeves. Machine stitch side seams—(1/4” seam allowances).Turn up a small hem at the bottom of the gown. (If you wish to turn up a wide hem (1 ½”),**Consult a Smocking Instruction booklet for the proper embroidery techniques (keep needleparallel to the gathering threads, pick up 1/3 of the depth of each pleat, go through 1 pleat attime) for back stitch, outline stitch, etc…

ADD add additional length to the bottom of the gown (12 ¾” length, more for wide hem.)

New Hospital:

Cabell Huntington HospitalAttn: Nurse Manager-- NICU1340 Hal Greer Blvd.Huntington, WV 25701304-526-2004FAX- 304-526-2008

Needs: Preemie hats,burial gowns, andbooties. Full-termhats, booties, “take mehome” sets. Also,blankets.

This hospital has a highbirth rate for the area,including preemies.

Contact Persons:Sandy Christian, NurseManager(schristian@chhi.org)or Amy Smith, NurseManager, NICU,(asmith@chhi.org)

One-piece Romper with Velcro front closing and rib knit trim at neck and ankle.Pattern and sample sent by Barbara Wampler.

ROMPERCut of cotton or cotton blend knits,knit terry cloth, or flannel.

1. Tape the two romper piecestogether before cuttingfabric.

2. Cut one back piece on fold,one front piece with a cutedge or on selvage, cut 2sleeves.

3. Cut ribbing approx. 1 ½” wide for neckline and 3”wide for ankle.

4. Assemble with ¼” seamallowances.

5. Sew velcro strips (3) downcenter front closing(aspictured in drawing to left).

6. Sew a ¼” hem on bottom ofsleeve.

TAPE ROMPER PIECES TOGETHER BEFORE CUTTING FABRIC (check measurements—9 ¾” down centerfront edge from neck to crotch)

New Address:

Midcoast HospitalThe Baby Place/ Maternity Services123 Medical Center Drive.Brunswick ME 04011

201-721-1300

Tape pattern pieces together at notches before cutting fabric!

FYI: Leisure Arts Booklet #3136 Beautiful Baby Layettes to Crochet—three sweater setswith blankets and one all inone suit with blanket. Joyce S. came upon this booklet andshared information with you.

Reprinted with written permission from Sandie Petit (via Mary Hurst) 5-31-01

Recycled Christmas Cards:

1. Send fronts only—in good condition—to St. Jude’sRanch for Children, 100 St. Jude Street, P.O.Box60100, Boulder City, NV 89006-0100.

2. Send the entire card or the front only to The Christmas- at-Sea program, The Seamen’s Church Institute of New York and New Jersery, 241 Water Street, New York, NY 10038. (They use Christmas cards to decorate holiday packages for sailors at sea.

Printed with written permission from Sandie Petit via Mary Hurst 5/31/01

Sew to Sow sewing group.

(Betty, Ellie, Sharon, Joyce)Not pictured: Bev, Carol, Joan, June,Louise, & Shirley.

Their donations to pregnancy crisiscenters and hospitals really help others.

FYI:

Rob Mathias of VolunteerFrederick, Inc., (formerlyUnited Way VolunteerGroup) organized a SaturdayServe Program on Saturday,January 26th in Brunswick,Maryland.

We had a marvelous group ofvolunteers. We completed38 neck pillows for FrederickMemorial Hospital, 49bears/bunnies for Children’sNational Medical Center inDC, and 51 medical dolls &38 finger puppets for JohnsHopkins Children’s Centerin Baltimore.

Thanks to Rob and everyonewho participated.

http://mariposa23.homestead.com/PATTERNS.htmlSincere thanks to Lisa Wolf for permission to reprint this pattern. 9/5/01 e-mail.Lois has patterns for (burial) gowns in various size ranges—for crochet.___________________________________________________________________

(Instructions in the December 2001 newsletter)