One down, hundreds to go

Crisis face mask.  8" x 3", cotton, modal lining, elastic. 

Completed on 3/22/2020 as my prototype

I'll be sewing as many as possible for healthcare professionals who do not have the PPE (personal protection equipment) they SHOULD have during this coronavirus crisis.   Also for anyone I know who wants one.  Just ask. 

Here is a link to the pattern I'm using: 

https://youtu.be/TL9D6ZFtZHM

If you know anyone in a medical setting who is currently rationing masks, please reach out to me.  I know other sewists who would gladly produce these.  They are machine washable, so you can change them throughout the day as needed, then wash. 

These are scary times.  If the disease progression we have seen in Asia and Europe are a guide, we are about to experience a lot of severe illness, extreme social isolation measures, and stress.  A lot of stress.    Making these makes me feel like I'm helping in some small way.  

Ok,  back to the sewing machine. 

Peace,
Paula 

Cat and Mouse Pad

9" square Mouse Pad made of 'cat' print fabric for my friend Jenn Jones.  Machine quilted,   Completed for Project Quilting "Give it Away" challenge on March 8, 2020. 

I'm currently working on a secret project for a friend, using various cat printed fabric, and those who know me know I HATE cats.   When my pal Jenn stopped by and saw the fabric she loved it so I offered to make her a little mouse pad.   Cheeky, to make a 'mouse' pad out of 'cat' fabric.  So I quilted a little mouse running up one seam:    

I'll be glad when the rest of this cat fabric is out of my house! 

Peace - except for cats. 

Paula