One of my favorite quotes is from Fred Rogers. “When I was a boy and I would see scary
things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will
always find people who are helping.’”
That quote seems so appropriate now, with all that the world is going
through. As a member of the staff of
Always In Stitches I couldn’t be more proud of the work being done. Always In
Stitches has created mask kits that makes 20 masks. The mask kits are available
for order on the web page and a pattern has been posted on the Always In
Stitches web page (www.alwaysinstitches1.com). Customers and staff members are
busy sewing masks to donate to those in need. People who can’t sew are buying
the mask kits so others can make them up. These kits can be delivered to your
porch anywhere in Hamilton County or you can pick them up from the safe area in
the vestibule at the shop even though the shop is closed. There is also an area
in the vestibule to drop off completed masks.
All that we ask is that no more than one person at a time is in the safe
area. The completed masks will be
delivered safely to places in need. We will get through this if everyone
follows a few simple safety precautions.
A friend had a quote on her Facebook page that also rang true to
me. The way you say things makes such a
difference. “You’re not stuck at home,
you’re safe at home. One word can change
your attitude.” Stay safe everyone and
remember look for the helpers.
From the
Always In Stitches Website
We have communicated with state
government officials and medical personnel in an effort to bring you the most
accurate information as of March 23, 2020 regarding the sewing of
masks.
In the interest of being effective in our
efforts please read the following:
- Use ONLY good quality cotton fabric such as
quilting cottons or dense woven cotton - we suggest a layer of cotton
and a layer of flannel in each mask.
- Wash all fabric BEFORE making the mask - these
need to withstand repeated washings and must be pre-washed prior to making
the mask.
- This pattern includes the use of a wire across
the nose which we do not recommend - this may limit the potential use of a
mask, as wire does not hold up to the repeated washing/sterilization.
- They prefer masks without elastic - if you use
elastic it does not hold up to repeated washing/sterilization.
- If you are sick or someone in your home is sick,
please do not spread those germs by making/delivering masks to any
location.
We have a secure area open to one person
walking in at a time at our shop location 1808 East Conner Street. You may
leave finished masks and if someone wants to take masks from this area to
deliver that is ok too. We are just creating a central point for drop off
and collection.
Please watch our Facebook page for the
latest information about this ongoing situation. Together we will manage to get
through this health crisis and come out better for it in the end. Stay
safe and keep washing your hands.
