FREE: WANTED: Yarn, fabrics, art supplies for charity (May — June 2024)

The Sidney Knitters and Crafters supply hand knit items to The Compassionate Warehouse. These volunteers have been meeting every week for many years and their knitting output is tremendous! Any supplies which they cannot immediately use are shared local groups who work towards similar aims. NEEDED; COTTON YARN (any brand, any colour) for dish cloths that are stuffed between used medical equipment instead of packing peanuts. ACRYLIC YARN (any brand, any colour) for afghans for those in need. ASSORTED YARN (any fibre, any colour) for cold weather hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks and teddy bears which are sent overseas or to schools in northern Canada. COTTON OR COTTON BLEND FABRIC for clothing and kit bags PUL WATERPROOF FABRIC for diapers, Hospital bibs and menstrual pads SEWING ACCESSORIES which are added to sewing kits requested by overseas teachers CRAFT SUPPLIES which are used overseas in therapy sessions with children ART SUPPLIES which are used in therapy sessions and teaching We appreciate delivery to our church in downtown Sidney but pick-up is also possible. Please pass on this ad to friends who may be downsizing, destashing, or looking for a good home for a loved one’s craft supplies. You are welcome to contact me with questions and for drop-off / pick-up info. Thank you, Betsy Rose