Knitting and Sewing Projects

Volunteers interested in creative activities stitch or knit items designed for patient needs. This can be done in the convenience of your own home or volunteers can meet each Tuesday, 8 to 11 a.m., in the Auxiliary office of Rochester Methodist Hospital.

These volunteers work on various items. Handmade items include stuffed animals for pediatric patients, tracheotomy bibs, walker caddies, book covers, jewelry pouches, as well as kimonos, bonnets and blankets for the Perinatal Death Group. Baby caps are hand-knit for newborn infants.

Special Projects gathers volunteers to craft useful gifts for the patients of Rochester Methodist Hospital.

The spirit of creative energy is exhibited in the following projects:

• Baby caps which are knitted and given to all newborns.
• Chemo caps
• Crutch caddies
• Hand cozies
• Jewelry cases
• Kleenex holders
• Stuffed animals – Small stuffed animals are made and given to children within the hospital. They provide joy to the child and parent.
• Toe cozies
• Walker caddies
• Hearts "Feelie" Hearts are made and given to Oncology patients and families to provide a closeness and comfort.
• Bereavement loss – various-sized layettes are made for babies' parents who have suffered a loss. Mothers clutch the quilted envelopes with memories of their baby.
• Pillow – this gift is given to a volunteer who is in the hospital.

Volunteer Groups – Rochester Methodist Hospital and Saint Marys Hospital