Sharing Of The Gifts We Are Given
Part of the joy of crafting is being able to share the finished project with someone we love. An extension of sharing that loving effort is to share our crafting efforts with those in need.
With the economy in its current state, many charities are left needing help financially. I pray we can come to their aid, each as we are able. Remember the story of the Widow's Mite.
Another way to share is to share from what we have. There was a news story last night of a local food bank here that has run out of food. You know what? I can share mine. Every little bit helps.
A third way to help is the focus of this page, to use our crafting abilities to offer comfort and hope to those in need.
With the economy in its current state, many charities are left needing help financially. I pray we can come to their aid, each as we are able. Remember the story of the Widow's Mite.
Another way to share is to share from what we have. There was a news story last night of a local food bank here that has run out of food. You know what? I can share mine. Every little bit helps.
A third way to help is the focus of this page, to use our crafting abilities to offer comfort and hope to those in need.
But What Can I do?
As crafters, there are literally hundreds of projects we can make for thousands of charities in need. We can pick from one to as many as you can handle. Just please don't over-promise to the point where you can't deliver; that hurts more than it helps.
- The sick and elderly can use afghans, lap blankets, pillows, wheelchair totes and walker totes
- Babies and children could use preemie caps and clothing, blankets and toys we can sew, knit or crochet.
- Animal shelters can use snuggle blankets, pillows, and beds (as well as your donations of towels and blankets, money and other items - contact your local animal shelter to see what they need).
- The terminally ill and the bereaved appreciate prayer shawls, prayer beads and handmade rosaries.
When I started, I actually had to *FIND* my craft room!
I had one serious stockpile of yarn, fabric, and all manner of craft supplies stacked everywhere! Every surface was stacked high. The floor was covered; the closed overflowing. It's still hard to walk in there, but I'm slowly continuing to work through the stashes. LOL!
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Crafting For Charity Links
Here are some of my favorite links for patterns, charities or other resources
I've used some or all of them. Hope you like them! Be sure to contact the charity you want to help to see what they need and/or if they can use what you want to make.
- Welcome To The Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Welcome to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Whether they are called: "Prayer Shawls", "Comfort Shawls", "Peace Shawls" or "Mantles" just to name a few; the knitter begins each shawl with prayers and blessings for the recipient.
- Free Pattern to Sew a Walker Bag
- When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
- Free Charity Sewing Projects to Sew for Nursing Homes and Hospitals
- Hospitals and nursing homes always have needs that aren't net. Help others in need by sewing these free projects.
- Soldiers' Angels - How To Help
- Join Up to help with Angel Bakers, Blankets of Hope, Blankets of Gratitude, Eagle Cane Project and more. Patterns and guidelines are free.
- Free Knitting Pattern Ellen's Knit Hat (SHIPS Project)
- This is the hat pattern for "The Ships Project", a charity project knitting for the troops
- Knitting Community: Knitting for Charity
- There are many organizations that will take your knitted items and give them to people in need. These knitting charities should keep your needles busy for a long time.
- Charity Sewing for Cancer Patients
- Use your sewing skills to help charities in need. Many of the items you can make can't be bought and fill a need that makes a difference. Pick a project that will give comfort to someone who is fighting cancer.
- Free Charity Sewing Projects for Shelters
- Homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and many other types of shelter need our help to help people get a new start on building their lives. You'll find many projects to choose from here.
- Free Sewing Patterns and Projects to Sew for Pets and Animal Shelters
- Animal shelters can always use donations. The pets who land at a shelter may not have a home but will feel loved when their needs are fulfilled.
A Little Inspiration...
Learn To Knit for a Cause Kit
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 11/23/2009)
Simple Giving Crafts: Make to Give Handcrafts that Comfort
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 11/23/2009)
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Charity Guide for Knitters (Leisure Arts #4803)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/23/2009)
Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Free Craft Pattern Links
- PatternFinder : Pattern Search Engine : Lion Brand Yarn Company
- Free Craft Patterns from Lion Brand Yarn Company. You can search by "What do you want to make?" and enter Charity for some suggested patterns.
- Michaels - The Arts and Crafts Store
- Michaels has a broad assortment of products, knowledgeable and friendly associates, in-store events, classrooms and instructional displays. We provide the ideas and education to complete an array of artistic, leisure and home decor projects for beginners and experts from start to finish.
- Bev's Country Cottage - Seniors Patterns
- So many Nursing Homes, Seniors Centers, and Shelters need warm items for their clients. Here are some patterns to help you make those.
Happiness Is Handmade
You can make someone happy by crafting for charity
Blogging About Charity Crafts!
- Angie Pedersen's The Blog of ME: Project Linus: Crafty Goodness ...
- I've already started on the second one, and know there will be more in my future. What a quick easy way to craftily contribute to a charity! Using my crafting powers for good - FTW! Do you do any crafting for charities? What charities? ...
- [Call Out] Softies For Mirabel - 2009 Crafting For Charity Project ...
- [Call Out] Softies For Mirabel - 2009 Crafting For Charity Project. comment No Comments Written by nicole on November 11, 2009 ? 1:00 pm. craftingforcharityproject. Do you make softies or have you ever wanted to but never had the reason ...
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- We went to our local cat shelter's charity sale on Saturday, and of course donated a couple of things, but not nearly enough... need to sew a lot more for the upcoming sales next month! We will be having charity bake & craft sales here ...
- Nicole Tattersall: Softies For Mirabel - 2009 Crafting For Charity ...
- Softies For Mirabel - 2009 Crafting For Charity Project. 2:00 PM Posted by Nicole Tattersall Labels: Australia - Melbourne, general stuff, textiles. Do you make softies or have you ever wanted to but never had the reason to? Well. ...
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