I don't know about you, but for me a scarf can be just like a security blanket. I've got a thing for blankets anyway. Scarfs are soft and comfy and warm. At a time when you need some extra love a scarf can do that for you. Especially if the scarf was a gift who just wanted you to know that others were thinking of you and felt that you were worthwhile.
That's why I love today's charity: Handmade Especially For You, a charity that gives handmade scarves to abused women in shelters. These women have taken the first courageous step they have taken in a long time. They managed to face their fear and decide that they do deserve to live and to be loved. They have walked away from a bad situation and they just need a little extra care, a little extra love. A scarf can be their security blanket reminding them that someone out there does think they are worthwhile and beautiful. You can be that someone.
Donation particulars are on their website along with scarf patterns. They do say they have yarn and just need crafters to knit or crochet it into scarves. If you have time but not extra materials, this may be the perfect charity for you to get involved with.
Showing posts with label Think Bigger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Think Bigger. Show all posts
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Think Bigger: ConKerr Cancer
Here's another sewing craft charity: ConKerr Cancer. They distributed brightly patterned, happy pillowcases to seriously ill children in hospitals around the world. Their pillowcases bring smiles to children who don't have a lot to smile about in their lives. It's just a little bit of hope and love to brighten up their hospital room and the children respond. Do take a minute to read the "about us" page on their website with thank yous from families whose children have received a pillowcase. It will make you start thinking about that stash of cottons you have sitting in your cupboard waiting for the "right" project. I hope this is the right project for you.
I also want to just quickly remind you that the QLD Flood Relief project is still underway. You still have time to buy something from an Etsy store or buy a raffle ticket or bid in an auction or just plain donate. The master list of those participating is up at Make it Perfect. I've bought a raffle ticket for a beautiful hand crafted item. Have you?
I also want to just quickly remind you that the QLD Flood Relief project is still underway. You still have time to buy something from an Etsy store or buy a raffle ticket or bid in an auction or just plain donate. The master list of those participating is up at Make it Perfect. I've bought a raffle ticket for a beautiful hand crafted item. Have you?
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Think Bigger: Caps For Good
Caps For Good is a charity that is putting together care packaged for young mothers and their new babies in Asia, Africa, and South America. They need very small knitted caps for the babies and are asking yarn crafters to make them for the babies.
They do have a time restriction on this one and want the caps mailed to them by February 28th. You can get a PDF Caps for Good Action Kit on their website. It has patterns for both crochet and knit and more information about the program, it's plans and goals for how to reach out and help newborns in developing nations.
This one would be very inexpensive and quick to participate in. It would only take a couple hours of your time to help newborns who needs a little extra care.
Also a lot of Aussie bloggers and bloggers from around the world are getting together to hold a different kind of auction in support of the people who have been affected by the extreme flooding in Australia. If you would like to get involved or donate to the cause you can find out more information at Make it Perfect. Toni, the blog author, will be putting together a master list of all the bloggers participating in the fund raising drive and posting it on her blog very soon. She has details of her auction here and I do know Jodi at Ric Rac has an auction going here.
They do have a time restriction on this one and want the caps mailed to them by February 28th. You can get a PDF Caps for Good Action Kit on their website. It has patterns for both crochet and knit and more information about the program, it's plans and goals for how to reach out and help newborns in developing nations.
This one would be very inexpensive and quick to participate in. It would only take a couple hours of your time to help newborns who needs a little extra care.
Also a lot of Aussie bloggers and bloggers from around the world are getting together to hold a different kind of auction in support of the people who have been affected by the extreme flooding in Australia. If you would like to get involved or donate to the cause you can find out more information at Make it Perfect. Toni, the blog author, will be putting together a master list of all the bloggers participating in the fund raising drive and posting it on her blog very soon. She has details of her auction here and I do know Jodi at Ric Rac has an auction going here.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Think Bigger--Project Linus and other Blankets
It's really easy to get caught up in our own little world, our own needs, our own wants. I find however, that my life is so much better and I am happier when I am helping those outside my immediate circle. So with that in mind, I will be focusing every Thursday on one charity that requests or accepts crafted items for those in need. I'm calling it Think Bigger.
Making blankets is one of those really satisfying crafty things. They go together quickly and they are almost always loved. I have always loved blankets myself, maybe it's because I was a blanket baby and dragged my blanket around with me everywhere. There's just something about snuggling down under one that makes me feel loved and comfy.
So I have a special affinity for groups like Project Linus. Who hasn't heard of them? With a special mission like theirs, I'm glad they are a well known group. If you haven't heard of Project Linus, then you might not know that they give new, handmade blankets to children who are "ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need" of the love and comfort that only a blanket can give. If you intend to give to Project Linus, please check their website first. They do have size requirements and restrictions along with free patterns for blankets.
Some other places to give in your community:
Check with your local long term care center. The residents are often in need of lap blankets. Full sized throws are too large to use comfortably with a wheelchair so small sized lap quilts are perfect for them. Most LTCs love to get donations. Call first so you know what size and colors to make the blanket. Who knows, you might make a new friend when you take your blanket to someone in need.
If you have a blanket or quilt too large for Project Linus you might give your local battered women's shelter a call. These women are in desperate need of a little love and comfort themselves. They will often be scared and lonely with scared and lonely children. A new quilt might just bring a little healing to a family in need.
Good luck with your quilting and blanket making. I've got some Project Linus blankets to finish up and get out and next week when my kids are in school I'll be sewing a couple pair of shorts and a couple of pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa. I'd love to hear what projects you are working on and to whom they are going!
Making blankets is one of those really satisfying crafty things. They go together quickly and they are almost always loved. I have always loved blankets myself, maybe it's because I was a blanket baby and dragged my blanket around with me everywhere. There's just something about snuggling down under one that makes me feel loved and comfy.
So I have a special affinity for groups like Project Linus. Who hasn't heard of them? With a special mission like theirs, I'm glad they are a well known group. If you haven't heard of Project Linus, then you might not know that they give new, handmade blankets to children who are "ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need" of the love and comfort that only a blanket can give. If you intend to give to Project Linus, please check their website first. They do have size requirements and restrictions along with free patterns for blankets.
Some other places to give in your community:
Check with your local long term care center. The residents are often in need of lap blankets. Full sized throws are too large to use comfortably with a wheelchair so small sized lap quilts are perfect for them. Most LTCs love to get donations. Call first so you know what size and colors to make the blanket. Who knows, you might make a new friend when you take your blanket to someone in need.
If you have a blanket or quilt too large for Project Linus you might give your local battered women's shelter a call. These women are in desperate need of a little love and comfort themselves. They will often be scared and lonely with scared and lonely children. A new quilt might just bring a little healing to a family in need.
Good luck with your quilting and blanket making. I've got some Project Linus blankets to finish up and get out and next week when my kids are in school I'll be sewing a couple pair of shorts and a couple of pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa. I'd love to hear what projects you are working on and to whom they are going!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Think Bigger: Little Dresses for Africa
It's really easy to get caught up in our own little world, our own needs, our own wants. I find however, that my life is so much better and I am happier when I am helping those outside my immediate circle. So with that in mind, I will be focusing every Thursday on one charity that requests or accepts crafted items for those in need. I'm calling it Think Bigger.
Little Dresses for Africa is a non-profit 503c organization that focuses on delivering hand made clothing to children in Africa. The group asks for pillowcase dresses for girls and simple shorts for boys. They have patterns and directions available on their site if you need them.
The dresses and shorts are distributed through orphanages, schools, and local churches to the children. Little Dresses for Africa hopes that by giving these items to the children they will feel loved and worthy.
I love the mission of this group and I love the photos on their site of the beautiful little girls in their new dresses. If you have an extra hour of time and a yard or so of fabric, you might consider making something for these special little children.
Little Dresses for Africa is a non-profit 503c organization that focuses on delivering hand made clothing to children in Africa. The group asks for pillowcase dresses for girls and simple shorts for boys. They have patterns and directions available on their site if you need them.
The dresses and shorts are distributed through orphanages, schools, and local churches to the children. Little Dresses for Africa hopes that by giving these items to the children they will feel loved and worthy.
I love the mission of this group and I love the photos on their site of the beautiful little girls in their new dresses. If you have an extra hour of time and a yard or so of fabric, you might consider making something for these special little children.
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