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Go to the Pattern Links page for crochet, knit, loom, and sewing patterns. Contact Nancy Still (301-538-3103) for medical doll patterns.

See size chart for donated items below

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Donated Item Lists

Items Needed - updated 11/05/25

MOST NEEDED
* Blankets - large enough for an adult
* Blankets - 36-40" in colors for children
* Hearts of love - we provide fabric, need set of 2
* Pillows/mastectomy, heart-shaped - for breast cancer patients
* Pillows/heart stress - small hand-size for heart patients
* Soap sacks - about 4 x 5", to hold regular size soap bar

NEEDED AND ONGOING
* Baby items - Lightweight blankets 24-26" in pastels, soft yarn, and hat/bootie sets to go with blankets are always needed.  These go to new moms as they leave the hospital.  
* Blankets - All blankets, other than the baby ones noted above, should be a minimum of 36x36".  Use pastel and bright colors for children.  Please see new size chart on website.  No LIFE blankets.
* Clothing protectors
* Critters - any character/animal up to 6" tall, lightly stuffed so they are "squishy"
* Dolls, medical - we provide fabric kits to sew
* Eye shields for NICU babies - size 2 x 9-10".  Two-sided, SOFT fabrics, sewn & turned.  Dark on one side (i.e, black flannel), pretty fabric on other side.  Top stitch only opening to turn.
* Hats - for all ages, including preemie and newborn.  No toddler size.
* Hats/surgical for youth - sewn, we have kits
* Mats/bag - from grocery bags made on wood looms
* Mittens - for all ages
* Panels 7 x 9" - knitted/crocheted, any stitch pattern but not open/lacey
* Picc line (IV) covers - for all ages, baby to adult, knitted preferred
* Pillowcases - for children up to 17 years old.  One-yard fabric pieces provided for pattern on web.
* Pillows/port
* Pillows/small - for children, contact Nancy Still
* Prayer pockets - sewn, pattern on web
* Prayer squares - must be 4 x 5", pattern on web, cardboard templates available
* Scarves - 4-5" wide, 36-50" long.  *Do NOT need scarves for children.
* Shawls/adult - Regular shawls.  No LIFE shawls.
* Twiddle mats - using #5 bulky yarn, placemat size, knit or crochet.  Mats must be washable in hot water.  Attach items carefully--strong thread, dental floss, or crochet cotton works best.  NO glued-on items.  Items needed to affix to mats--large buttons, thread spools, keys, small zippers, small toys, textured items, items that can be firmly attached.  

Items Not Needed At This Time - Updated 11/05/25

* Bags, grocery

* Blankets - 14x14" preemie 

* Hats - toddler (32-peg loom) 

* LIFE blankets & shawls

* Prescription bottles (on hold til 1/26) 


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