SewFun Teams Up with ConKerr Cancer to Make “A Case for Smiles”

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SewFun.com has teamed up with ConKerr Cancer, a non-profit organization that makes pillowcases for children in hospitals and pediatric hospices in North America and South Africa. Founded by Cindy Kerr when her own son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, ConKerr Cancer seeks to bring some comfort and a smile to children fighting cancer through its pillow case project, A Case for Smiles. Please download the FREE SewFun pillowcase pattern today and stitch up some love (and a smile) for a sick child.

Here are some tips for creating your pillowcases and getting them to a sick child:

Use bright, colorful fabrics in cotton or flannel. One of the best collections of kid’s prints that Sewfie has found on line is BugFabric.com… they have all kinds of adorable prints featuring animals, fairies, space, robots, dinosaurs and, of course, BUGS!
Although juvenile prints are always bright and fun, don’t forget there are a lot of children suffering from cancer who are teens so keep them in mind when choosing your fabrics. How about sports logo fabrics or Patty Young’s new collection, Flora & Fauna?
Wash fabric with unscented detergent before and after sewing to prevent the spread of allergens and germs. And, of course, always maintain a smoking-free environment when creating the pillowcases
Package each finished pillowcase in a quart or gallon sized Ziploc bag
Contact a local ConKerr Cancer chapter coordinator to find out where you can make your donation. There are coordinators in just about every state as well as Canada and South Africa. See the ConKerr Regional Directory for a list of coordinators and drop-off locations. Many drop-off locations are local fabric and quilt shops which you are probably visiting on a regular basis already!

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SewFun Teams Up with ConKerr Cancer to Make “A Case for Smiles”