September is the start of spring and as the weather warms up thoughts turn to planning our end of year projects. At this months meeting, Jenny D provided insight into which specific items are currently in high demand. Community requests are emailed out every month in the 'Sunshine Linus Wish List'.
THE SENSORY TABLE
Every day we learn something new and today I learnt about sensory ‘Conversation Starter’ mats. Conversation starter mats are tactile mats made using an interesting tea towel as backing. The information on the tea towel provides prompts to encourage conversation between patients’, carers and visitors.
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| Sensory Conversation on the back of a tactile mat. |
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| Tactile Mat |
RAFFLE:
A new raffle began this month with prizes including a big bag with internal and external pockets and the softest crocheted rug ever.
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| This raffle will be drawn at the next meeting, so there is still time to buy a ticket. |
THE SALES TABLE
This month the sales table was filled with treats and great ideas for Christmas gifts. Items included beautiful sunhats, eyeglass holders, coffee cup holders, a wine bottle holder, as well as delicious biscuits, lemon curd and strawberries. Elaine also made some amazing mats and cup covers. Thank you to all who contribute to make the sales table an interesting stop each month.
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| If you look closely there were even some necklaces available. Lots of items for a very organised and glamourous Christmas. |
FREEBIE TABLE
This week was full of fabrics and materials to make a wide variety of resources. Every month visitors are encouraged to take as much material as they can carry, to use for special projects.
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| Fabrics available for Christmas projects. |
THE YARNERS AND SEWING TABLE
Items always in demand include:
· Niki Pump Bags,
· Breast Drainage Bags,
· Crocheted 600 ml bottle holders with adjustable and
· Cotton knitted, and cotton crocheted cancer hats.
All patterns are available either digitally on the blog, or in a folder at Linus. Please remember to replace the pattern on your next visit to Sunshine Linus.
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| Crocheted drink bottle holder. |
This table also make clothing for children. Recently, there has been an increased demand for brand new adult clothing. The clothes will provide a new outfit for patients who arrive in hospital with only one set of clothes.
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| T-Shirts and Track Pants are appreciated. |
Janet from Toowoomba used quality wool to create a log cabin rug.
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| Brightly coloured log cabin designed rug. |
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| Thank you Janet for donating this double sided quilt. |
Our president Sharon showed us two quilts. The first quilt was a large floor quilt for children experiencing trauma to sit on. The quilt was made in response to requests on the Sunshine Linus wish list.
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| A large quilt for distressed children to sit on. |
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| The reverse side. |
Sharon also brought in a UFO inspired way back in 2005 when her husband gave her a 12mth quilting subscription. Judy B will add the final touch to complete Sharon's second quilt.
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| A large and very intricate quilt. |
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| Five little ducks went out one day. |
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| Over the hills and far away. |
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| And with a matching bag. |
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| Five little monkeys swinging in the trees. |
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| Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. |
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| Pencil case turned into a mobile phone. Zip allows the teacher to add a noise panel so children can call the doctor, |
October 28 – Monthly Meeting
November 18 – Monthly Meeting and Christmas Breakup
November 25-28 – Retreat @ Bribie Island
There are still places available. Please contact Sharon for details.
