Amy has a few ideas from a friend at her hospital. She and her quilting circle make & donate quilts to soldiers, so she is "experienced" with this kind of venture. Here are her suggestions:
1) Whipstitch a muslin (or similar) label approximately 2"x3" to the back side of your creation with your first name and initial of last name. (Ex: Made especially for you by Amy F.)
2) When you include the note saying why you chose the book you've chosen, provide this e-mail information: alf726@gmail.com (rather than having to disclose your own personal contact info. This one was created espeically for WRAP use, and all e-mails will be shared with the group. Although our recipients may not own computers, many shelters, public libraries, etc. provide free access or possibly someone can help them...If you want, you can include Amy's work address - in case they want to write a note. Any will share with everyone, but it would be nice to have a central repository for anything we get.)
3) Remember LAP SIZE is best (baby afghan size is good, too) - more versatile as to age of recipient and won't get in the way as easily if it happens to go to someone confined to a wheelchair for much of the day.
(4) When choosing the book, it was suggested that picture books (for kids), graphic novels (for young adults) and light fiction/non-fiction are best. Even photograpic essay work... But nothing too scholarly...we want to be as flexible as possible with recipient pool. We guess that also means not too many romantic novels, right?)
Thank you!
Amy & Dena
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