[Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others

Wed Feb 10 00:04:39 UTC 2010

Sounds great. I am sure Carol would be interested when she gets home too.
HenriettaAt 12:08 PM 2/9/2010, you wrote:
>Last Sunday I was going to go to a local yarn shop to participate in a
>session of making helmet liners for the military.  Due to the snow it was
>cancelled.  So I went ahead and made one out of acrylic yarn to give to my
>dad who spend a lot of time out in the cold up in upstate New York.  The
>helmet liners made for the military must be made out of wool.
>
>It was my plan that after participating in the session at the yarn shop and
>completing my first helmet linter, I was going to suggest that interested
>Krafters Korner member make them.  I was thinking that we could start them
>together as a group during a conference call, and then see what happens from
>there.  Any thoughts on this idea?  I would  be willing to lead the session,
>and share the pattern that I've formatted in a Word doc.
>
>Annette
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Relton
>Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 2:01 PM
>To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
>I really like these ideas. I do know that there are efforts by VFW
>auxiliaries to send items to soldiers serving our country, especially at the
>front. These include small quilted pockets which are made and prayed over so
>that the soldiers can put it in their pocket and know that someone is
>thinking about them. Also, we might suggest that people contact their local
>hospitals concerning the layette items for premature babies who go home as
>well as those unfortunate ones who do not make it. I know that the local
>hospital has a pattern of an item that you can knit or crochet to put the
>little one in for their final rest. Some hospitals are careful about the
>source of such items and going locally would eliminate any cost for postage.
>I do not in any way intend that these comments take away from the worthiness
>of the organization mentioned, only to mention that this is an additional
>opportunity which may fit the needs of some of our group a little better.
>
>Again, I find all these suggestions great. In fact, it might be a good
>discussion for either a Monday night chat or a Friday question or two to
>find a technique to use in completing a pattern, or serving as a reference
>assisting some who might be having problems with a particular stitch.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of qubit
>Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:46 PM
>To: List for blind crafters and artists
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
>
>I like this.  And don't worry about the mickey mouse debate -- people are
>just expressing their opinion, not attacking personally.
>Thanks for the post.
>--le
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>To: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>; "List for blind
>crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:18 AM
>Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
>
>What does everyone think about putting our energy into helping other people
>rather than beat me up about the MM earrings?
>See below and let's discuss!
>Di
>
>
>Giving Back to Others Through Crafting
>Have you ever wondered how your special handcrafted creations can enrich the
>
>lives of those in need? There are numerous ways for you to get involved in
>these special organizations.
>
>1. Stitches from the Heart
>
>When president and founder, Kathy Silverton, read an article about premature
>
>babies going home from hospitals with very little, she began knitting
>booties, blankets and hats. Eventually, friends and other knitters and
>cricketers she had met at local knit shops joined her. An article in a local
>
>newspaper resulted in more than 100 women contacting Kathy to learn how they
>
>could help. Soon, Stitches from the Heart, an organization that sends
>handmade clothing, blankets and love to premature babies in hospitals all
>across the nation, was formed. Additionally, its senior program accepts
>donated yarn so seniors living in assisted-living facilities can help others
>
>too. Currently, volunteers number more than 12,000. Stitches from the Heart
>has distributed over half a million items to over 1,088 hospitals and
>charities around the country.
>
>Here's how you can help: Stitches from the Heart accepts knitted and
>crocheted items for babies. There is a sizing chart with approximate
>measurements on their Web site, along with guidelines for choosing
>materials. Knitting supplies and yarn for its senior program are also
>welcome. Additionally, stamps to cover postal and shipping costs are always
>welcome, as are copy and card-stock papers. Stitches from the Heart
>continually seeks the names of hospitals it can help with its handmade
>items, and a complete list of hospitals it is currently helping is available
>
>on its Web site. According to the organization's volunteers, "We 'Stitch
>from the Heart' because it is from the heart that all good things come."
>
>2. Crafting for a Cause
>
>Members of Crafting for a Cause create and donate handmade items to their
>Web store, and all proceeds go to various South Dakota charities such as the
>
>newborn unit of Pine Ridge Hospital, Pass Creek Elderly Center on Pine Ridge
>
>Reservation, the Pretty Bird Woman House on the Standing Rock Reservation,
>and to the children at the UC Davis Pediatric Cancer Infusion Center in
>Sacramento, Calif. One example of how its donations are spent is for propane
>
>for the elderly on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
>
>If you have recently cleaned out and organized your stash and found items
>that may fetch a few dollars, Crafting for a Cause will create listings for
>supplies in addition to finished items.
>
>A wide variety of crafts and supplies are sold including plastic canvas,
>card making, jewelry, soft sculpture, knitting, sewing and embroidery.
>
>3. CardMaker Magazine's Readers Reach Out
>
>Readers Reach Out invites its card-making readers to create handmade cards
>for charitable organizations. Each issue, a new card theme is chosen, as is
>a different organization, such as Life Source Services, the organization
>chosen in March's issue.
>
>Located in Baton Rouge, La., Life Source Services is a certified hospice
>provider that gives care and support to patients facing terminal illnesses.
>Its dedicated team focuses on empowering patients and their families to
>achieve a peaceful and comfortable end-of-life experience. For this
>organization, CardMaker seeks cards with a variety of themes including
>birthday and "thinking of you," but asks that card makers refrain from
>sentiments such as "get well soon."
>
>Previous organizations chosen by Readers Reach Out include Snail Mail for
>Seniors, Love Letters: Random Cards of Kindness and Necessities Bag, a group
>
>that supports mastectomy patients. In addition to cards, the program's
>organizer seeks suggestions for future organizations that would like to
>receive handmade cards including, but not limited to, group facilities, such
>
>as children's hospitals, nursing homes, cancer-treatment facilities and
>women's shelters.
>
>4. Hats for the Homeless
>
>When I read the story of Hats for the Homeless, I was truly touched. During
>each holiday season, a young man who was concerned about the homeless and
>less fortunate during the cold winter months would gather the help of his
>friends. Together, they would roam the NYC streets giving hats, scarves and
>gloves to the homeless. When he died suddenly in 1998, Hats for the Homeless
>
>was created in his memory to continue the tradition he started.
>
>Hats for the Homeless' volunteers knit and collect hats, scarves and gloves
>throughout the year. The weekend before Christmas every year, they meet in
>NYC, which has one of the highest homeless rates in the country. Together,
>they distribute these gift-wrapped items to the homeless in St. Francis
>Xavier's soup kitchen on 15th Street.
>
>Hats for the Homeless seeks your knitted or purchased items but does not
>accept monetary donations; the organization's address is listed on its Web
>site.
>
>5. Angels For Hope
>
>"Spreading Hope one stitch at a time" is the mission of Angels For Hope, a
>crocheting nonprofit organization that offers free crocheted angels for
>anyone in need of hope.
>
>Upon joining the organization, volunteers commit to making one item per
>week. Once you have learned the pattern, you will be assigned one angel,
>butterfly or smiley face (your choice) per week and will send the crocheted
>item directly to the recipient.
>
>In 2008, Angels For Hope sent 70,062 items to ill or injured persons. Items
>have an attached tag that lets the receiver know he or she is not alone and
>is in the thoughts and prayers of the giver.
>
>
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Henrietta
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