Mini-Myrt's Great Face Mask Sew In

DearREADERS,
We're going to host a special 20-minute Mini-Myrt at noon Eastern on Thurs, 26 Mar 2020 to be known as the Great Face Mask Sew In. Thanks to Kathy who inspired us, we will go through the directions provided by Joann Fabrics & Crafts here: https://www.joann.com/how-to-make-a-face-mask/042188731P321.html

Here's the link for first time Mini-Myrt registrants: https://bit.ly/minimyrt

I'll will be using fabrics from Ol' Myrt's stash. Why? Our local Joann's had given out all kits out for the day, were short staffed and couldn't make more at the time Mr. Myrt stopped by. 

Luckily the store's website also provided a link https://youtu.be/VgHrnS6n4iA to the YouTube video embedded below. Please take Michelle D's response to the project to heart. 

Michelle D posted 21 Mar 2020 "To all of you loftily commenting that 'this has no value' I can only say this- you clearly aren't someone putting on scrubs and marching into germ warfare. I am a nurse, currently working in a hospital, NYC metro area, watching the tidal wave starting to fall on us. And no, it's not an N95, but if I can keep covering up the one surgical mask I may end up with to reuse, then God bless to whomever made it! What is acceptable now is changing by the hour. Thank you from the bottom of our tired and frightened hearts to those of you willing to use your talent, your hearts and your love to try and help!"

For our Great Face Mask Sew In, I'll have signs to label the measurements so you won't need to rely on the audio for directions. I'll also have several in progress, to speed up the demonstration process.

CHALLENGE
I hereby challenge everyone with a sewing machine to make 5 masks each. You can do it! And to keep track of our efforts, here a link to a shared Google Sheet where you may enter your name and number created, updating as necessary from time to time. You'll need:

• 9x12 inch fabric
• 9x12 inch flannel or interfacing
• 7 inch length of elastic X 2 (one for each ear)
• thread
• straight pins
• sewing machine
• iron & board or pad

Here's the link to the Google Sheet for reporting the number of masks donated:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ReVnfWeNer3pICkYnLQK6qPmQXyVMZPldW1_hkg2MnA/edit?usp=sharing

Donate the masks to your local Joann's store, which will in turn give these to local hospitals.

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Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt     :)
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