‘Days for Girls’ will be our humanitarian project again this year. See the booth in the “Open Sew” area for more information, or go to www.daysforgirls.org.  ‘Days for Girls’ is a non-profit organization that helps girls stay in school and retain their dignity. Most girls, in developing countries, miss up to five days of school each month during their period; many eventually drop out of school. Days for Girls make high-quality feminine hygiene kits and provide feminine hygiene information and supplies. Please donate any of the following items needed this year:   

• Panties GIRLS size 10-16 (not ladies and not bikini or boy shorts).  Cotton or cotton blends*.

• Washcloths (dark and medium colors)

• Hotel-sized soap

• Fabric 100% woven cotton (quilter’s cotton)*

• Flannel 100% cotton or poly/cotton blend*

• Financial donations of any size are always welcome

*Fabric should be bright to dark in shades to be cheerful and disguise stains. Floral and geometric prints are best. Do not use prints with animals, reptiles, war, camouflage, glam, bugs, knives, or anything culturally specific, as they are forbidden in some cultures. Choose panties that are cute prints without words and the same restrictions as for fabric.

When you donate to “Days for Girls” you will receive a free raffle ticket for the Opportunity Quilt, and you will also receive a free raffle ticket for the beautiful Days for Girls Quilt.