[Nfb-krafters-korner] blanket

[River Woman]

I just saw a feature on the news this week. A college lab did biological 
testing on NEW clothing from 3 different kinds of stores.  Results, in three 
days, were so disgusting.  Bacterias of all sorts grew from the swabs that 
were used on the brand new items.  They even grew Black mold in the tests. 
So, think about it.  HOW many pairs of HANDS have handled that yarn? Just 
because it is new, does not mean it is clean.  People have made it, packaged 
it, shipped it, received it, put it out in the store, and dozens of hands 
many have been on it before you bought it. And then, while you were working 
on it YOUR hands were all over it for hours and days or weeks in the 
process.  Do you think it is good to give a blanket or garment to someone, 
without washing it first.

I would definitely WASH it before giving it and would include the washing 
instructions with the gift.

Lynda River Woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blanket


> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 8:58 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> 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)
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