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Sweet Dream In A Bag

Newsletter 
FEBRUARY 2020

 
 Providing New Bedding,

Caring and Love to Children 

  Sweet Dream Delivers Smiles, Love and Caring
Not only does Sweet Dream deliver warm, cozy bedding but we also have the privilege to see the so excited and smiling from ear to ear!  Also to have a volunteer for each child as they choose their Sweet Dream Bag and to sit and read with them and truly be interested what the child has to say is such a special gift of caring to these precious children that enjoy that one on one attention.  Thank you so each volunteer that helps make each step of Sweet Dream possible by sharing your funds, packing bedding and gifting children--WE LOVE YOU!


 
Click HERE to go to Sweet Dream's Website

 Note from one of the Agencies we serve:
"I wanted you to know that nearly EVERYDAY at least one of these children come up to me to let me know how much they love the bedding they received.  One girl told me there is no heat in her corner of the trailer and her comforter keeps her warm and cozy, another who sleeps on a pull out cot at Grandma's, told me she feels warm and snuggled every night.  I truly love the work you are doing and appreciate you helpling our families!"
 
We have New Storage Space!
Within 2 hours of the last Newsletter announcing we needed Storage Space, we got a call!  We are so thankful for these generous friends that are giving us free storage space in Englewood, only 4 miles away from our home. We will be moving on Saturday, March 7th starting at 8 am if we have good weather. If it snows we will move the date to March 14th.  Please check your calendars and see if you can give us a few hours of time to help move.  We plan on getting a 28' U-Haul and hopefully we can make one trip in the morning and one trip after lunch and have it all moved.  Please send us an email (susie@sweetdreaminabag.org) if you can help and indicate if you are available in the morning, the afternoon or both. The detailed information will be available about where to meet and what the final moving plan is.  This is an exciting new chapter in Sweet Dream.  Sweet Dream in a Bag started 10 years ago in March!  We have so much to be thankful for and so many people to thank for making this dream happen!!
    INSTRUCTIONS FOR BABY QUILTS

SUPPLIES:  
Batting - Queen size (at least medium thickness for fluffyness).  Cut into quarters for 4 quilts.
Backing - 1 2/3 yards (does not include border)
                 2 yds. (includes border)
Top -        1 2/3 yds. combined materials as wanted for pattern 2 yds. will include border
Border -    1/2 yd. - can be cut from either the backing material or the top material.
Joy -            in sewing and helping provide for precious babies and their mothers.

TOP:
    Cut 63 - 6"X6" squares of combined fabric for desired pattern.  Arrange squares 7 rows wide and 9 squares long in desired pattern.  Sew together with 1/4" seams.  Press.  Cut 3" wide strips long enough for each side, top, and bottom.  Sew on. Press.  This will make the top 44" X 54".

ASSEMBLY:  
    Lay down batting.  On top of batting place backing right side up.  Next place top wrong side up.  Sew 1/4" seams around all 4 sides, leaving a 12" opening for turning.  Trim edges as needed.  Turn right side out.  Sew Opening shut.  Top sew 1/4" seam around all edges.  Top stitch in the ditch of all the seams (stitch in the ditch) to secure the batting.  The completed quilt will be approximately 42" X 52".

Alternate sewing techniques:

Assembly:  sandwich back, batting, top and then bind the edges.  Either stitch in the ditch of all seams OR tie the quilt with yarn in the corners of all the blocks to secure the batting.
Panels. -    Use fabric panel with fun scene on it and add borders to make it 44" x 54".  Assemble with backing and batting.
Blocks -     Use any size, shape, or pattern that results in appropriate overall size of quilt.

2020 SWEET DREAM EVENTS

Check on the website often for new Gifting Events added all the time! 

Feb. 15, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
Pack & Pray Event
Bethany Church, 6240 S. Broadway, Littleton 80121
Starts: 9 am –12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
 
Feb. 17, Monday, start 6:30 pm
Gifting Event in Denver
Salvation Lambeth Family Center
2741 N. Federal Blvd., Denver
 
Feb. 18, Tuesday, start 6:30 pm
Gifting Event in Denver
Ruby Hill Residences
1144 S. Pecos Street, Denver
 
May 19, Wednesday, start 5:30 pm
Gifting Event in Greeley
St. Patrick’s Pres. Church
803 10th Ave, Greeley, CO
 
Feb.22, Saturday Private Packing/ DTC & Key Club
 
Feb 25, Tuesday, start 5:00 pm
Gifting Event in Trinidad
Las Animas County Health Dept.
412 N. Benedicta Ave, Trinidad, CO
 
Feb 26, Wednesday, start 6:30 pm
Gifting Event in Denver
Sun Valley Homes/ DHA
990 Alcott Way, Denver
 
Feb 27, Thursday, start 6:30 pm
Gifting Event in Lakewood
Marisol Homes
1016 Upham St, Lakewood
 
**Mar 7, Saturday Possible Storage Moving Date: 8 am
 
March 7, Saturday Private Packing(Summit of Peace)
 
Mar 10, Tuesday, start 6:00 pm
Gifting Event in Colo. Springs
Colorado House/Partners in Housing
21 S. Wahsatch
Colorado Springs 80903
 
Mar. 12, Thursday, start 11:30 am
Gifting Event in Arvada
Jeffco Head Start School
5150 Allison St, Arvada
 
Mar. 12, Thursday, 2-3
Builders Club Mug Packing
 
**Mar. 14, Saturday Possible Storage Moving Day(Back up date) 8am
 
March 16, Monday, Private Packing(VISA/Gaylord Hotel) 2-4 pm
 
Mar 21, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
Pack & Pray Event
Bethany Church, 6240 S. Broadway, Littleton 80121
Starts: 9 am –12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
 
March 27, Friday, start 7 pm
Gifting Event in Denver
Denver Rescue/Star Program
6100 Smith Road, Denver
  
April 18, Saturday Morning, start 9 am
Pack & Pray Event
Bethany Church, 6240 S. Broadway, Littleton 80121
Starts: 9 am –12:30 pm
A light lunch is served about 11:15 –plan to stay! (Everyone Welcome!!!)
 
April 21, Tuesday, start 5-7
Highlands Ranch Volunteer Fair
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch
 
April 22, Wednesday, start 6pm
Gifting Event in Colorado Springs
Native American Indian
(address to be announced)
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
 
April.25, Saturday Private Packing/ Broomfield


Please go to the Sweet Dream Website:  www.sweetdreaminabag.org and sign up for all events! 
Or email Susie: Susie@sweetdreaminabag.org
Phone: 303-507-2098
(List updated: 2/10/2020)
You can donate $50 each month online:  
Your monthly donation gifts one child, living in poverty with their own new Sweet Dream Bedding to sleep in night after night, This donation gift would provide 12 children a year a warm and cozy place to sleep in every night!  www.sweetdreaminabag.org

  "I am taking this comforter everywhere I go, I hope my teacher can get used to it! "
Needed

  • Toothpaste tubes (any size is fine!)

  • Toothbrushes

  • Handmade Baby Quilts (see directions for size)

  • Mom & Dad's Mugs

  • Fitted Crib Sheets

  • Funds to Purchase Air Mattresses

  • Help moving storage on Mar. 7th (March 14 alternative date if it snows)
Go to the Sweet Dream in a Bag Website www.sweetdreaminabag.org to volunteer for EVENTS.  Look at Calendar and then go to Volunteering to sign up.

Together we ARE making a difference!
 
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