[Nfb-krafters-korner] blanket

[Annette Carr]

Terry,

I always wash baby blankets and afghans before using them or giving them as
gifts.  The washing process helps even out the stitches.  Plus, as we make
things, they do pick up lint, dust and more.

Also, make sure you include the washing instructions with the gift.  You can
do this by including one of the bands from the yarn, or go on line and copy
the instructions from the company's website.  Including the makeup of the
yarn can be helpful in case someone has allergies.

Annette


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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 8:58 AM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blanket


Last night I went to my knitting group.  I took the baby blanket with me and
knitted it off with a larger needle.  It turned out great.  I even threaded
in the loose threads, myself.  She said it looks great, with out blocking.
To present it as a gift, I am thinking of getting a stuffed animal, wrapping
it in the blanket, like a baby and putting it in the box, like a new born
baby!
Not bragging, but I am proud of my work.  Hope to get a good picture!

Terry P.


Theresa L. Powers (Terry)
Grants Clerk
Tobacco Control Research Branch
NIH/NCI/DCCPS/BRP/TCRB/DEAS
6130 Executive Blvd, MSC 7337
EPN 4039B
Bethesda, MD 20892-7337

Rockville, MD 20852-7337 (express mail)

Phone: 301-496-8584
FAX: 301-496-8675
E-mail: terry.powers at nih.gov<mailto:terry.powers at nih.gov>


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