October 2009 Newsletter

October 2009 Newsletter

Thank you for the continuing support and a special thank you and welcome to all of our new volunteers! Our list of volunteers continues to grow!

Workday Announcements

Our October workday was a huge success. We were able to complete several unit covers, many many snakes and shirts, and a bunch of cute little Halloween outfits for the babies (which have already been delivered). Next workday we will be getting started on our Christmas clothing and any other fall items. We will be making as many as we can for both Lafayette hospitals, so any donations of Christmas fabric which is appropriate for babies would be greatly appreciated. Especially cotton knit or cotton flannel.

November 7th is our next workday. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Reminders will be sent as the date gets closer.

We are in need of more volunteers who sew to come to our monthly meetings. We have recently been accepted to bring donations to Women & Children's Hospital so that's an extra 50+ babies that we can help [in addition to the 25+ that we send to at LGMC]. So if you or someone you know may be interested in sewing, please contact us. heartstrings_angelwings@yahoo.com We do ask that you bring your own sewing machine to the workday, but thread and material is provided for you.

We have extra patterns and instructions available to bring home at our next workday for any that are interested in sewing or working from home. Items completed or worked on at home will be collected at the next workday (or special arrangements can be made) and delivered to the hospital afterward. Please do not make anything at home and deliver straight to the hospital.


November Workday Information ((please join us))

Heartstrings & Angel Wings

Mark your calendars!

Saturday, November 7, 2009 is a
Heartstrings & Angel Wings workday!!

The NICU babies are in need of clothing, blankets, isolette covers, etc and this is an excellent opportunity to get a large quantity of products ready for the babies and ready to deliver in the shortest amount of time! It's also a time to get caught up on what's happening in the organization and enjoy each other's company all while giving to a great cause.

Sewing experience is great, but not required!! (We can either instruct you on how to perform a simple sewing task, or set you up doing something non-sewing related.) If you do sew, we appreciate you bringing your own machine with you if possible. Material and thread will be provided for you.

Please RSVP as soon as possible. RSVPs are very important to make sure we have the right amount/type of equipment and material there for you to use and get you some directions! You can RSVP to heartstrings_angelwings@yahoo.com.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rachel Patin's home
Breaux Bridge, LA
*Lunch/snacks will be provided.

Please pass the information to anyone who may be interested!


Check our blog for the latest updates and see pictures from our last workday:
http://heartstringsandangelwings.blogspot.com/

Contact us:
Email: heartstrings_angelwings@yahoo.com
www.heartstringsandangelwings.com