Sending gifts through the post at this time can be both a
blessing and a curse. On the positive
side it is the perfect time to let somebody know they are cared for and
loved. However, if care isn’t taken you
may end up giving the recipient more than just a quilted gift.
So I thought I would share some simple steps I am taking when sending one of my little
mug rugs to a friend in these worrying times.
1. Once I have
made the quilt I leave it untouched for seven days before packing and posting
it. I call this the quilt quarantine
period.
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| Spring Chicken Mug Rug (from my Animal & Pets Book) |
2. After the quilt quarantine period is over I use clean gloves and pack the mini quilt in a plastic bag. I try to use a bag that can
be opened and the mini quilt simply tipped out. This allows the recipient to
only touch the plastic bag – they can then wash their hands before touching the
quilt. Alternatively the recipient may
wish to wipe down the plastic bag before taking the quilt out.
3. If I am
including a small packet of cookies or a chocolate bar I make sure it is wiped
down with a disinfectant wipe before including it with the mug rug.
4. The plastic bag is then popped into an envelope, addressed and taken to the post office whilst adhering to the strict social distancing measures that are in place.
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| Butterfly Pocket Mug Rug Pattern |
4. The plastic bag is then popped into an envelope, addressed and taken to the post office whilst adhering to the strict social distancing measures that are in place.
5. I let the
recipient know a small gift is going to arrive and I put my address on the back
of the package so that they can identify it when it arrives. Many of my older relatives (myself included) leave
the post on the doormat for at least 4 hours before picking it up.
6. If I think the recipient might be concerned at all about the safety of the gift I include a note or card letting them know the measures I have taken. I also let them know that the gift is washable and can be washed before use. In these worrying times I do not want to add to their stress with my handmade gift.
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| Beach Huts Mug Rug Pattern |
6. If I think the recipient might be concerned at all about the safety of the gift I include a note or card letting them know the measures I have taken. I also let them know that the gift is washable and can be washed before use. In these worrying times I do not want to add to their stress with my handmade gift.
7. And finally, I do not seal any envelopes
by licking them. Obvious but habitual!
Nobody can be sure about anything at the moment. All we can do is minimize risk and keep showing one another how very important they are.
Please feel free to share any safety tips you have put in place - in the comments below.
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| Summer Birdhouse Mug Rug pattern |
Nobody can be sure about anything at the moment. All we can do is minimize risk and keep showing one another how very important they are.
Please feel free to share any safety tips you have put in place - in the comments below.
Keep safe everybody.
Until next time ........