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Mask Making Standing Offer

My guy and I risked a run to Target very late last night to get some big plastic mailing envelopes, which is what I'm using for sending books and stuff out so that it can be easily disinfected by my recipients. Also, if we go about 30 minutes before closing there's hardly anyone in the store.

Anyway, while we were there we saw some 10-packs of single-layer black cloth masks which were labeled "single use" being sold for $15.00:

As I know how little time and material go into making these masks, I consider that price absolutely outrageous. Please do not buy these masks.

That price tag shock also made me resolve to do what I can to stop this kind of ripoff. I can't make masks for everyone in the world, but I am going to make them for my family and friends. So for the duration of the pandemic, if you need cloth masks, please let me know. I already have all the materials on hand (I currently have white elastic, and my order of black elastic will arrive next week) and I would be happy to make them and ship them to you, free of charge. My masks are durable and washable, too.

I know you guys don't want to take advantage, but let this be the one way I help you get through this mess.

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nightsmusic said…
You are such an awesome friend. And yes, I know people overuse that word, but in this case, it's true :)

May 16, 2020 at 3:25 PM
Maria Zannini said…
Yours are so much better made too. Thank you, Lynn.
May 16, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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