If you should find yourself with spare time and extra yarn, you might consider making up a lapghan or two for wounded soldiers recovering in veterans' hospitals. I recently sent in three and was given an address in Indianapolis. We're talking about local boys here.
The lapghans should be in the neighborhood of 3'x4', in bright or patriotic colors. You can use any pattern you like, but please remember that the recipient is likely to be masculine. Maybe nothing lacy or flowery.
To get more information see http://www.soldiersangels.org/. In the left-hand column, click on "Teams & Projects", then on "Sewing Team". Choose "Blankets of Gratitude" for your handcrafted masterpieces.
When I contacted the main website for a hospital that could use the lapghans, they asked my location so they could give me a hospital close to my home. Very nice people to work with and the soldiers will appreciate it when they see how much care you put into a gift you made for them.
Happy crafting,
Kathi
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