Newborns in Need, Inc. (NIN) is a 501 (c) 3 non profit non-denominational Christian charity for sick and needy babies. Everyone is welcome regardless of color, creed or faith. Together we can raise the quality of life for many precious babies all across America. One person CAN make a difference, the world will be a better place because of your efforts! This message board is a place to share ideas, fellowship, and stay informed.
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2008 Convention information
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Good Morning!
I am so excited. Our webmaster is working hard on getting the new information and registration pages ready for us on the website. There are lots of you that are waiting for the info so you can start making plans to come to Newark, Ohio next April. We had a great time at Convention 2006 and I know that Ann Marie Van Guilder and her chapter will be putting on another great convention.
They have made a few changes and we wanted to get this preview out to all of you as quickly as possible. Look for the information to be posted on the website soon - Jo will have all of this looking great on the website.
Hugs,
Mary Hoffman
Communications Coordinator
Newborns In Need
8th Annual National Convention, 2008
“Gathered in Love”
When:
Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Arrival - Check in/register at Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat House
Or check in area hotels then come to register at Retreat House
Turn in Chapter quilt squares (more info on this later), set up displays, and socialize
Those who wish may take Longaberger Tour or visit area shops (on your own)
Check out these websites:
Longaberger Company Office (big basket), Longaberger Homestead - -www.longaberger.com and go to "visit us" link.
The Licking County Travel Magazine lists all the places of interest in and around Licking County – visit the website at www.lccvb.com
Casual dinner meal will be provided for those who wish @6:00PM
Friday, April 25, 2008 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Convention classes – We have planned classes in accordance with results of a survey taken at 2007 Convention – we think you will love the change
All classes will be hands on – Every one will have the opportunity to attend each class.
“Make It-Take It Crochet” (beginners & advanced) bring crochet needles (sizes F thru I)
“Make It-Take It Knitting” (beginners & advanced) bring knitting needles (sizes 7 & 8)
“Make It-Take It Quilting” (beginners & advanced) – bring scissors, straight pins
“Make It-Take It Bibs & Burp Cloths” – bring scissors, straight pins
Patterns/yarn/material/sample pieces for all classes will be provided
Luncheon
Banquet (business casual attire)
Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:00AM – 2:30 PM
Finish “Make It -Take It” projects/work on Chapter quilts/receive additional project instructions- Your choice
Luncheon
No Swaps (we suggest taking the money normally spent on swaps and donate back to individual chapters)
Where: Newark, Ohio in Licking County
Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat House
2734 Seminary Road, S.E.
Newark, Ohio 43056-9339
All activities and events will take place at the Retreat Center
Host: Greater Newark, OH Chapter grnewark@newbornsinneed.org
President: Ann Marie Van Guilder
192 McMillen Dr., Newark, OH 43055
Phone: 740-344-2646
Cost: Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat House – $120.00
Fee includes 2 nights lodging (two 50-bed dorms) – first come/first serve basis, 6 meals (including banquet) and snacks from Thursday evening to close of Convention
Area Motels – $60.00
Fee includes dinner Thursday, lunch and banquet Friday and lunch Saturday
Breakfasts are on your own. Many hotels provide a complimentary breakfast and there are several restaurants/fast food places in area that serve breakfast.
A coffee break and snack area will be maintained throughout the convention. There will be a variety of items suitable for people with special dietary needs, such as low-carb. and low sugar choices.
Important: If paying with personal check, send to:
Greater Newark Chapter
Newborns In Need
378 Meadow Lane NE
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3090
If paying with credit card/pay pal:
The Home Office accepts Master Card or Visa (you may call 417-967-9441 with information – please ask for Mary). Pay Pal (office@newbornsinneed.org) – checks or money orders (made payable to “Newborns in Need”) or cash (not recommended and at your own risk.)
Please write CONO8 in the comment section so that we know the payment is for the Convention. A confirmation email will be sent when your registration is received.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2008.
A few important notes about the convention:
Each person attending is asked to bring two 6 ½” cotton squares (one pink print and one blue print) to be used in a fun project
Registration fee includes banquet meal for registrants only. Spouses who wish to attend the Friday night banquet must register and pay a fee of $15.00.
While this is an adult convention, nursing and newborn babies are joyfully welcome. If you are considering bringing a baby, please keep in mind that the lodging at Sts. Peter & Paul is dormitory style. Anyone with an infant will need to stay at a motel.
Dress Code: Dress is casual, but please no tank tops, jeans, cutoffs or short shorts
We are looking forward to seeing you in Ohio in 2008
You will have a great time – just ask those who came to Ohio in 2006!!!
This message has been edited by nininc from IP address 207.200.116.199 on Jul 27, 2007 9:58 AM
Posted on Jul 27, 2007, 9:28 AM from IP address 207.200.116.199
Thanks for asking about chapter displays at the upcoming convention in Newark, OH. I had to check because I was not sure. There will be chapter displays again and they will use the same tri-fold boards that were used for the last convention in Bolivar, MO.
If you have other questions please let me know!
Hus,
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Posted on Aug 16, 2007, 11:43 AM from IP address 207.200.116.199
I make baby quilts for NIN, and a wonderful woman in Columbia, Missouri, donated two boxes and two big bags of fabric scraps for me to use in future quilts. I'm so excited to receive all of this great material!
Some of the scraps are samples of home decorating fabrics. I read on the margins of several pieces that they are 100% cotton. Some looks like "polished" cotton, and other pieces do not. Most are light and neutral colors - beige, tan, white, etc. Some have plaid prints, floral designs, or stars on them.
Would it be OK to incorporate these scraps in baby quilts? Of course I would not use anything that feels itchy or scratchy to the touch. I think that the laundering should be compatible with other cotton materials. I already ran a bunch of them through the washer and dryer, and they came out fine.
What do you think? I just wanted to check in before I start using these.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Posted on Jul 19, 2007, 11:04 PM from IP address 72.161.202.27
I love the decorating panel samples. That fabric is wonderful to make tote bags for diaper bags for our mothers and yes, the fabric can be incorporated into baby quilts.
Hugs
Carol
NIN Founder
Houston, Missouri
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Hello, friends!
I make baby quilts for NIN, and a wonderful woman in Columbia, Missouri, donated two boxes and two big bags of fabric scraps for me to use in future quilts. I'm so excited to receive all of this great material!
Some of the scraps are samples of home decorating fabrics. I read on the margins of several pieces that they are 100% cotton. Some looks like "polished" cotton, and other pieces do not. Most are light and neutral colors - beige, tan, white, etc. Some have plaid prints, floral designs, or stars on them.
Would it be OK to incorporate these scraps in baby quilts? Of course I would not use anything that feels itchy or scratchy to the touch. I think that the laundering should be compatible with other cotton materials. I already ran a bunch of them through the washer and dryer, and they came out fine.
What do you think? I just wanted to check in before I start using these.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Posted on Jul 24, 2007, 10:13 PM from IP address 69.19.14.26
"There is no footprint so small that it doesn't leave an impression."
Angelique the tinyiest of my 3 children,weighing in at 8 1/2 ounces at birth.Angelique died at birth, June 30th, 1994, from Trisomy 13, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis,IN.She would be 13 this year. I had a celebration of life memorial party for her on June 30th, 2007 . Finally ,after all this time I'm free from the guilt & confussion , pain, & emptiness that I had carried inside me,& can reconnect with the daughter that I knew so briefly . Know she is healthy & whole in Heaven looking down upon her momma. Angelique is French for Messenger.I believe she came into my life to impart a deeper sence of compassion & unconditional love, that I hope to share with other parents who have lost an infant or child.
Celebrate the gift of life & the lessons it brought to your Heart.
Mercedes
Posted on Jul 11, 2007, 11:42 AM from IP address 207.54.214.51
There is such comfort in the good news that the gospel brings and solace in knowing our little ones are safe, happy and waiting for us to join them when it is our time to return home to God.
Many of the NIN volunteers are here to bring love, peace and assistance to others who are experiencing infant demise. You sound like a kind compassionate lady. I hope you check out our website at www.newbornsinneed.org and find a chapter nearest you to become a part of. Understanding hands can heal broken hearts as they sew and donate tiny burial layettes for other mothers. Knowing that a stranger is offering love at such a difficult time can heal deep wounds with God's help.
"There is no footprint so small that it doesn't leave an impression."
Angelique the tinyiest of my 3 children,weighing in at 8 1/2 ounces at birth.Angelique died at birth, June 30th, 1994, from Trisomy 13, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis,IN.She would be 13 this year. I had a celebration of life memorial party for her on June 30th, 2007 . Finally ,after all this time I'm free from the guilt & confussion , pain, & emptiness that I had carried inside me,& can reconnect with the daughter that I knew so briefly . Know she is healthy & whole in Heaven looking down upon her momma. Angelique is French for Messenger.I believe she came into my life to impart a deeper sence of compassion & unconditional love, that I hope to share with other parents who have lost an infant or child.
Celebrate the gift of life & the lessons it brought to your Heart.
Mercedes
Posted on Jul 24, 2007, 10:19 PM from IP address 69.19.14.26
Kat posted a question this morning and I did not want it to get overlooked as it was attached to some older posts. Here is what she asked...
what kind of edging do you put on these fleece baby blankets if they are only one thickness???
I know there are quite a few here who do fleece blankets so I am sure we can help her.
Thanks ladies!
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Posted on Jul 8, 2007, 12:55 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
If we are trying to keep them simple, we just serge the edges, or simply fold over and stitch. We have done several projects with Girl Scout troops and they love to fringe two edges and leave the other two edges plain. Hope that helps!
Posted on Jul 11, 2007, 1:47 PM from IP address 152.163.101.15
At the convention this year Jennifer Wharton did a class on fleece blankets. It was single thickness. She used a fisker 1/16 hole punch and rounded the corners of the blanket and crocheted around the blanket. Then you can do a row of shells or other chrochet patterns. I knit more than crochet but I have tried it and was very happy with the results. If you have other questions feel free to e-mail me.
Cindy Olson
Posted on Jul 14, 2007, 10:50 AM from IP address 69.148.166.230
I saw your information about using the hole punch for fleece before crocheting the edges.
I have tried to use a hole punch and it left pieces of the fleece and
did not cut all the way through.
Is there a trick to doing this?
Thanks for your help.
Posted on Jul 24, 2007, 5:09 PM from IP address 198.207.222.132
Jennifer (who did the convention class) said she had tried quite a few different types of hole punches and the only one that worked for her was the purple handled Fisker 1/16 hole punch.
We all tried it at convention and it worked really great. Perhaps you were using a different brand??
Hugs,
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Posted on Jul 25, 2007, 11:40 AM from IP address 70.102.205.131
Sorry I haven't been here on the message board for a while. Things got a little crazy after convention and then I had some major email problems. Luckily that has all been straightened out and I'm back........LOL.
Convention was terrific and the Madison's Angels chapter did a really great job. The venue was decorated beautifully - angels were everywhere. The classes covered a whole range of topics and had something for everyone. The speakers they arranged were informative, helping us remember why what we do is so important. The country club was a beautiful setting for our banquet and special entertainment had been arranged for us. A huge "Thank You!" to our hostesses for putting on such a great convention and making us all feel so welcome, and to the teachers who shared their special talents and inspired us all.
It is hard to believe convention was almost 2 months ago. I have so many projects I want to try.
So, what has everyone else been doing? I'd love to hear what you all have been up to.
Hugs,
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
This message has been edited by nininc from IP address 207.200.116.199 on Jun 24, 2007 1:37 PM
Posted on Jun 24, 2007, 1:31 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
Glad you are back Mary. I also had a wonderful convention experience. I'm back to crocheting- at one point I had used up all of my yarn stash. (gasp!) I have made a few of the crocheted edged fleece blankets from the convention class demo. And having fun with sewing, making baby quilts. I am slowly working my way through the fabric stash, and have a few boxes of quilts ready for the upcoming fall and holiday season. What about everyone else out there??
Posted on Jun 27, 2007, 9:08 AM from IP address 66.167.220.206
The crochet edging on fleece blankets sounds interesting and something I might like to try. How do you get started - that is, how do you attach the crochet to the blanket?
Posted on Jun 27, 2007, 4:40 PM from IP address 209.40.130.202
I have been without a computer for a while ....instructions given by Jennifer from the convention were roughly:
Using a 1/16 inch Hand punch to make holes around the entire edge of the fleece piece about 1/2 to 3/8 inch apart. Place the fleece as far into the hole punch as able. (Best to get a Fiskars Hand Punch with the purple grip handle as easier and cushioned grip. The hand punch can be found in the paper crafting / scrapbooking sections of craft stores.)
Suggested to use a F/G/H size crochet hook. Make a slip knot,but do not put the slip knot on the hook yet. Insert the crochet hook through a hole and pull the slip knot through. Start to single crochet around the edge. The fleece edge will roll over as working around. Can add a second or third row, doing a scallop or shell edge. Hide knots and yarn ends under teh stitching and rolled fleece edge.
Can mail the direction sheets from convention if needed.
Posted on Jul 11, 2007, 11:32 AM from IP address 68.165.57.170
Thank you for your reply - I hadn't thought about using a hole-punch on fleece. I did find that I could use a wing needle (without thread)on flannel and it would make holes just about right for a 6 or 8 steel crochet needle, and using cotton thread makes a nice lacy edge. (I serged the edges first to keep it from raveling.)
Posted on Jul 12, 2007, 4:06 PM from IP address 209.40.130.216
I do not own a serger machine. So many of the newborn clothing patterns are fashioned with serger instructions. I was very happy to have a new pattern/idea that did not require a serger.
Posted on Jul 14, 2007, 9:59 AM from IP address 68.165.57.60
Hi Mary,
We met at convention. I said I would let you know we do read the message board so you are not talking to yourself. I have been busy since convention with my garden and trying new patterns. I especially enjoyed the crochet fleece blanket and the quilt demo. Take care, I enjoyed meeting so many at convention.
Cindy, Kansas City, MO
Posted on Jul 4, 2007, 4:21 PM from IP address 68.94.114.127
To all you Madison Angels. Way to go. This was truly a great Convention. I am so glad I was there. The classes were really good and I picked up some new ideas. Sorry I am just getting this to you, I don't know what happened to the month of May and here we are half way through June. Time goes by way to fast for me. Have a Blessed year and I hope to see you in Ohio next year.
Posted on Jun 19, 2007, 10:04 PM from IP address 76.97.145.36
Thank you for your comments! We very much enjoyed hosting convention and sharing time with all those who were able to attend. It is great to get together with everyone. We were glad you made the trip and hope to see you next year!
Posted on Jun 21, 2007, 3:17 PM from IP address 69.27.143.221
I LOVED convention. Arletta Jones and her volunteers from the Madison Angels Chapter in Bolivar, MO did a fabulous job at making the NIN convention one of the best events of the year.
Classes were superb and I learned so much. The love and caring shown by all the volunteers to each other and the babies we serve was the source of renewed energy and dedication to NIN as we all left with 'recharged batteries" and looking forward to next year's convention.
Be sure to plan to attend next year, you will be so glad you did.
Hugs
Carol
Posted on Jun 16, 2007, 1:15 AM from IP address 66.82.9.45
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on May 28, 2007, 12:23 PM from IP address 72.161.234.152
I had looked at the patterns and what I wanted is not there. In reading some of the older messages, I had noticed someone was making diaper covers from the Pro Care material from Wazoodle and it looked interesting. I was just wondering if there was a pattern out there that someone could share or tell me where to get one. Thanks.
Posted on May 30, 2007, 10:39 AM from IP address 209.40.130.169
I am new at sewing and would like to make some diaper shirts. Should I use a stretchy material like T-shirt quality or can I make them out of cotton or polyester?
Posted on May 19, 2007, 12:03 PM from IP address 209.40.130.209
Here at the national office, we have many different types of materials used to make the diaper shirts. Some folks use stretchy material and others don't. I can assure you that no matter what type of material you use, we can find a baby to put it on
Hugs,
TeLesa
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on May 28, 2007, 12:26 PM from IP address 72.161.234.152
Keep in mind if you choose to use knit fabric for diaper shirts when you sew the seams they may strech the seams making it look lop sided when it lays flat.
BUT the knit fabric make beautiful Hats!
Good Luck
Amy
Posted on Jun 9, 2007, 11:23 PM from IP address 68.92.233.128
We would like to thank each one of you who attended the 2007 convention for your time with us. We had a great time hosting convention this year.
We hope you enjoyed the classes, the speakers, the food, the banquet, the entertainment and each other's company. We hope you took some new ideas home with you and are ready to put those ideas to use sewing for the little ones.
It was our wish that our guest speakers would touch your hearts and make you feel inspired and proud of what you do.
We would like to give a very special thanks to those chapters who donated their baby items to our chapter. We appreciate your generosity.
We feel our chapter is blessed with some great volunteers and we were happy to share them with you for a few days.
It was great to see your familiar faces again. We look forward to seeing you in Ohio next year!
Thank you for who you are and what you do for the babies and children. So many families can be blessed when we work together.
Posted on May 8, 2007, 1:56 PM from IP address 69.27.143.221
HELP! I'm having "withdrawal pains!"
You ALL did a fantastic job - was really impressed! EVERYTHING was A+++++.
THANK-YOU for all the hard work and opportunity you gave us to see "old" friends, make new ones, learn and share, etc. - Was impressed with your beautiful town - and all the GREEN! (Not as brown as Arizona! Still like our low humity, though!)
THANKS, again, for the experience!
Marilyn Feeman
Mesa, Arizona Chapter
Posted on May 8, 2007, 2:32 AM from IP address 68.109.163.223
I wanted to thank all of the volunteers that helped put the convention together! You all did a WONDERFUL job! This was my first NIN Convention and I had so much fun and learned so much! I can only imagine how much work went into planning and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate all of your hard work!
Thanks!
Lee Ann
Greater Oklahoma Chapter
Chapter Vice-President
Posted on May 8, 2007, 11:08 PM from IP address 68.97.159.12
It was a great convention, and thanks to all of Madison's Angels and the things that they did to make everyone feel at home and very special. I came back all pumped up and ready to share everything with all of the volunteers. The speakers either made us all laugh or we sure could have used some tissues. I thought that Arleta's daughter in law touched all of our hearts and gave us a front row seat to why we do what we do. Thanks to all of Madison's Angels for the wonderful time and the Christian fellowship that renews our souls. Judy, Springfield Missouri Chapter
Posted on May 9, 2007, 4:41 AM from IP address 70.250.208.31
Good afternoon convention goers. I have been thinking about you and hoping everyone had a wonderful time. I really miss not being their with all of you but things at home have kept me away this year. I am anxious to hear all about what you did and what you have learned. Please share every little detail so I can feel as thought I didn't miss anything. Get those pictures posted ASAP.
Where will the next convention be held? I am going to try and make this one. This was only the 2nd convention that I have missed and I really missed not being their to see all of my friends.
Posted on May 5, 2007, 7:21 PM from IP address 24.255.31.140
Convention was fabulous! They made us all feel so special!! Great speakers...beautiful tables.... great meals and dinner......... just wonderful!!
Next year is Ohio. last weekend in April I beleive!
Hope all is well and look forward to seeing you next year!!
Sue NH
Posted on May 7, 2007, 2:33 PM from IP address 71.255.124.42
The Convention was GREAT - but would have been better with you there! All of us from the Mesa, Arizona Chapter wished you were there! Can't wait to see you next year, too!
Marilyn Freeman
Mesa, Arizona Chapter
Posted on May 8, 2007, 2:23 AM from IP address 68.109.163.223
I looked for you at convention and couldn't find you then found out you weren't there. I hope you will be at next year's convention. I am certainly planning on attending myself. You bring so much love and enthusiam, you were very much missed.
Big hugs,
Carol
NIN Founder
Posted on Jun 16, 2007, 1:18 AM from IP address 66.82.9.45
Convention week is finally here! We hope your bags are packed and you are ready to come, have fun, learn something new and take home lots of great memories!
The convention weather forecast at this time is:
Thursday high of 73 low of 60 and chance of rain (maybe bring your umbrella just incase!)
Friday high of 75 low of 60 partly cloudy
Saturday high of 82 low of 62 and SUNSHINE!
See you Thursday!
Monica/Madison's Angels
Posted on Apr 30, 2007, 2:06 PM from IP address 69.27.143.221
I am hoping that someone in the Bolivar area can help me out. I have no clue what to pack - can you give me an idea of the weather? Maybe what they are predicting for next week?
Thanks! Looking forward to seeeing you all next week.
Hugs,
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Apr 25, 2007, 2:14 PM from IP address 207.200.116.199
Mary, I have been putting off talking about the weather as Missouri weather is so unpredictable! The best forecast I have right now is next week Monday high of 83 and low of 56, Tues high of 78 and low of 60, Wed high of 82 and low of 58. No rain forecasted on those days. They haven't put out anything for the end of the week yet. I hope those temps continue throughout the weekend and it will be absolutley beautiful for you all. I would be sure to pack a jacket as the evenings will be cool. We get our weather forecasts out of Springfield, MO so if you can pull up weather on the internet from Springfield that will be as close as you can get. I will post you again at the first of next week with a weather update.
Hopefully the sun will shine on us!
See you in ONE WEEK!
Monica/ Madison's Angles
Posted on Apr 26, 2007, 1:36 AM from IP address 64.22.249.71
It's almost here! Can you believe only two more weeks until National Convention 2007! We are busy, busy, busy and we are anxiously waiting for you! I can't wait and hope you are just as excited! See you in 2 weeks!
Monica/Madison's Angels
Posted on Apr 19, 2007, 10:14 AM from IP address 69.27.143.221
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have recently updated our NIN website www.newbornsinneed.org.
Hugs,
TeLesa
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Apr 17, 2007, 10:52 AM from IP address 72.161.240.226
It's almost here! Just three weeks until convention and we are looking so forward to seeing everyone! We have been very busy getting things finalized and working out last minute details. I will send a weather forecast a little closer to convention. Our average high temps in May are in the mid to upper 70's -but Missouri weather is also very unpredictable! Please help us pray for some good Ozarks sunshine the first weekend in May! I'll keep you posted on weather issues when the time is a little closer.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Monica/Madison's Angels
Posted on Apr 13, 2007, 1:46 PM from IP address 69.27.143.221
The Wrights company has changed their bias tape products. At first I thought it was only the new packaging. However the colors do not match despite comparing the same color numbers and quality of the bias tapes/ quilt bindings is of a thinner material. Be on the lookout and buy enough of the old product to complete your projects, if able.
Posted on Apr 12, 2007, 8:24 PM from IP address 68.165.188.166
Thanks for the warning! I just bought some the other day. Now I am wondering if it is the "new" type of tape. Guess I better check. Good thing this does not need to match something that I have already started.
Don't you just hate when they mess with a good thing?
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Apr 13, 2007, 12:26 AM from IP address 207.200.116.199
There is a definite difference in the packaging. You can tell the old vs new package.
Yeah- I was bummed with the quality of the new product. I'll use up what stash I have on hand and then learn how to make my own bindings.
Posted on Apr 13, 2007, 4:02 PM from IP address 68.164.15.61
We buy most of ours from a company called Home Sew, it is the best bargain that we have found. If you buy $100.00 or more from them at a time, you get a 25% discount. It comes in 72 yard rolls and lots of colors, about $15.00 for 72 yards, white is the least expensive.
Posted on May 9, 2007, 4:32 AM from IP address 68.89.210.166
Just now noticed the response. Thanks Judy. I will investigate. A local Hancock's fabric store is closing, I bought every package of quilt binding they had left @ 60% off early in the first week of the sale. I am hoping I have enough for a while?? However I have been sewing much more since the convention, determined to get my fabric stash sewn up.
Posted on May 15, 2007, 3:43 PM from IP address 68.164.14.195
Hi, I am a 64 year old black grandmother living in an all white community in Wisconsin. I saw your ad while downloading crochet patterns for babies and kids from the Craftown site. All I do these days is crochet outfits I see in magazines for my grandchildren. In February,my youngest son's baby girl was born 5 weeks early. She had heart problems(stop breathing when sleeping) but could bring herself out of it and start breathing again. When she went home, she had to be put on a monitor so that the hospital could keep tabs on her breathing. She is getting better but still stops breathing sometimes. One of my daughter-in-laws is an RN and works in OB> at the hospital. She asked me to crochet come things for preemies and stillborns which I did. I would like to be of help . I love to crochet and I can also knit. However, I crochet most of the time because it goes faster and I can get more done.let me know what is needed and I will try my best to do it. I would like to design my own but I lack the knowledge of what is meant about 'original' I never follow directions word for word and incorporate other stitches that I have learned into whatever I'm crocheting..I've also been trying to find someone who can tell me how to repair double crochet stitches. I made identical dresses for two of my grandchildren and I noticed that one of the dresses has a rip in it that takes up 3rows. If you know of anyone please give them my email address....Thank You
Posted on May 14, 2007, 2:50 PM from IP address 72.69.148.213
Can anyone use fleece. If I remember correctly it is red or blue with names of football teams on them. I would say they are at least 1 yard each. Maybe 4 or 5 pieces. I will send it out to the first person who wants it.
My husband passed away suddently on April 2 at age 67. I must turn my attention to more pressing issues at this time so I have to start getting rid of some stuff. This is such a difficult time and sometimes I just don't know where to start so the first thing my hand touches goes.
I am sure that God will give me the strength to get thru this but since I wasn't at home when it happened, I blame myself for not being there. A guilt trip is horrible.
Georgia Terp
New Jersey
Posted on Apr 11, 2007, 8:47 AM from IP address 138.89.118.160
My dear Georgia,
My heart goes out to you, as do my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. First your dad and now your husband. Tragic. I have wanted to contact you for some time, please E-mail me (I don't have your e mail address). I need to talk to you. If no one else wants the fleece, I will find some use for it. Hang in there dear, this too shall pass with God's help.
Eve Greenleaf
Posted on Apr 11, 2007, 1:26 PM from IP address 152.163.101.15
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathy. I would love to have your fleece and would be happy to reimburse you for postage. Please E-mail me and I will give you my address.
Posted on Apr 11, 2007, 1:49 PM from IP address 66.117.225.213
It is official, there are 67 volunteers registered for convention! We have at least 11 chapters represented from 8 states! We are looking forward to meeting new friends and seeing familiar faces from conventions past. Remember that when you come to register and set up your displays Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm, you can also visit with Jennifer, who will be giving quilting demonstrations and she will be available to answer questions. Jennifer is a professional quilter, it is our treat to have her at our convention. Jennifer will also be teaching a quilting class on Friday and a crocheting on fleece class on Saturday. Sounds like fun!
Be sure to get your baby/child pictures to us asap and your dinner selections to us by April 10.
Convention is just around the corner...see you in four weeks!
Posted on Apr 6, 2007, 12:25 AM from IP address 64.22.248.159
Hello! Just a couple of notes regarding convention. At this point we have around 70 people registered, give or take a couple. We are going through the final list so I will post a final number this week for you as soon as I have it. You will need to know how many are registered if you are participating in SWAPS. If you have not attended convention before, SWAPS is where you bring a little something to trade with everyone on the last day of convention. In the past we have traded things such as bookmarks, pens, pencils, a poem, candy, magnets etc. It can be something useful or something funny. Just use your imagination! If everyone registered brings something to trade, you can go home with around 70 extra little goodies from convention!
Also, if you are registered and have not turned in your dinner menu selection, please do so no later than April 10th so we can get our dinner orders turned in for our banquet.
We are so excited, convention is getting close! We hope you are looking forward to it as well! See you then! Monica
Posted on Apr 1, 2007, 11:36 PM from IP address 64.22.249.204
I don't think I had sent my dinner choice to you yet but don't worry...I just sent you an email. Thanks so much for the reminder
Hugs,
TeLesa
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Apr 4, 2007, 3:44 PM from IP address 72.161.223.79
Just wanted to let you all know that someone special is having a birthday today. It is our National President TeLesa!
Lets see what we can do to fill her email box with lots of birthday wishes. You can email her at office@newbornsinneed.org
Thanks everyone!
Hugs,
Mary/Seattle
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Mar 30, 2007, 1:43 PM from IP address 70.102.205.130
L@@K at this hand-made AFGHAN throw with heart pattern!
by
Isn't is gorgeous?
We had a volunteer donate it so that we could sell it on eBay and raise some funds for our cause. If you would like more information, you can visit this eBay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300096589503&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:11. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you might think will bid. All proceeds will benefit Newborns in Need
Hugs,
TeLesa
The address to send donations to is:
Newborns in Need
PO Box 385, 112 W. Main Street
Houston, MO 65483-2225
...serving God's tiniest children since 1992 through www.newbornsinneed.org
Would you like to be added to our upcoming email list? We will be mailing out periodical updates, urgent needs, fundraising info, etc. Email us updates@newbornsinneed.org if you are interested.
Posted on Mar 29, 2007, 4:59 PM from IP address 72.161.246.213
