During the past few months, I have been creating things as much for my own sanity as well as to donate to others. I wanted to use my crafting skills to help others. At first it was masks. As a bonus, this was a great way to use up large fabric scraps as I continue to downsize.
We made signs to show our appreciation for the Essential Workers living in or traveling through our neighborhood.
Then I started making quilt tops and stuffed animals for local charities. The quilts shown below are pictured as works in progress. They will be donated through my local American Sewing Guild Chapter to families who have a member who is facing terminal illness or other end of life scenarios.
These stuffed animals are also to be donated through my ASG Chapter. They will be collected later this Autumn. If they look familiar, it may be that I posted the original ones which were made for my granddaughter on an earlier post. These are new – but are the same designs from Urban Threads.
Where to donate
Maybe your community no longer needs donations and you would still like to help. If you are looking for new places in which to donate your talents and creations. Here is a short list of organizations that can use our help:
The Navajo Nation is in need of masks and other items.
JoAnn’s is collecting cloth masks.
Love for the Elderly. Send a handwritten card.
Cards for Kindness is collecting blank cards.
Bee a Blessing Card Drive is collecting handwritten cards for medical staff and senior citizens.
Scrappinthread by Beverly Tiemann 