Drop-off/Pick-up at the Workshop on Westbriar Drive

fthstitchers

5 years ago

Weather dependent.

Completed items may be dropped off at the workshop, in a contact-less fashion, by dropping them into bins placed outside the front of the workshop. Please be sure your items ARE TAGGED and that the tags are tied in a BOW. If your item contains wool or is a wool blend, please add an additional piece of red yarn tied in a bow. This is in addition to the tag which uses white yarn. At the moment, we have an urgent need for newborn baby hats and, also, mitts and socks made from wool blends to be distributed to the homeless.

Also, please remember that all items need to be separated by type and placed into dated and tightly closed plastic bags. We cannot accept any bags which are not well closed. We will be putting Ziploc and other plastic bags outside for people to take if they need them for future projects. It is fine to have more than one item in a bag, but all bags need to contain only one type of item (i.e., a bag with hats or blankets or dressed bears, etc. – not a bag of mixed items).

Items which may be picked up from additional bins outside the front of the workshop (contact-less pick-up) include:

Wool blend yarn to be used in the creation of socks and mitts for the homeless
Soft worsted weight yarn to be used to make newborn baby hats. Patterns can be found HERE.
Cotton yarn to be used for 12″ washcloths
Leftover balls of yarn to be used for pretty much anything
Fabric to be used for masks, surgical caps, dignity bibs, etc.
From the Heart tags
Plastic bags for use in preparing items for drop off

By appointment only, members only may enter the workshop to choose yarn for their next From the Heart project. Each slot is 10 minutes in duration and all members coming to these events (even those not entering) must be masked and practice social distancing. Those who wish to enter the workshop must also have their their temperature taken before entering and sanitize their hands before going back to the yarn hall. Obviously, masks must be worn at all times when in the workshop. We ask that nobody who has felt ill, been in the company of somebody who has been feeling ill, or has been in large gatherings attend these events. As the appointments are only 10 minutes long, the bathroom is off limits. If a person is picking up yarn for a group, they might consider reserving two 10 minute slots back to back. Members: Please check your emails for a link to sign up to choose yarn.