There is still so much pain in the world.
I'm currently reading "Faith Club".
Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we all just focused on what we have in common?
I'm off to look up information on U2 Bono's Coexist idea.
Has anyone tried knitting that yet?
What exactly does: "Peace, Out" mean?
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Just so You Know
Just so you know where it would go if you were to donate:
In 2004 Ruby donated:
over 100 yards of kid friendly fabric and boxes of other supplies to a UMW quilter's group to make small quilts for children in an orphanage in the Carribean.
Helped to deliver Quilts to the island home.
Repaired the sewing machine for the Lady of the House so she can resume sewing name patches for income.
Sent fabric, and sewing supplies, and garden vegetable seeds to new friends at the Carribean Mission. They made curtains first, then projects for sale to tourists. The vegetables are sold to resorts to support the Mission.
In 2005, with help from and to UMCOR, Ruby and friends:
Knit caps and ear warmers went to Marines in Iraq
Fabric CoolTies went to Marines in Iraq with boxes of underwear, socks, soap, sunlotion, etc.
Slippers went to The Ships Project
Made trips to Louisiana and Mississippi with a Truck and Trailer full of supplies
Spent 5 weeks, total, in service with UMCOR in Huricane relief areas
In 2006 Ruby donated:
Yarn: a large size Lawn & Leaf bag full of yarn went to the local Arts Council
yarn went to the local elementary school art teacher for crafts and art projects
In 2007 Ruby has donated so far:
In 2004 Ruby donated:
over 100 yards of kid friendly fabric and boxes of other supplies to a UMW quilter's group to make small quilts for children in an orphanage in the Carribean.
Helped to deliver Quilts to the island home.
Repaired the sewing machine for the Lady of the House so she can resume sewing name patches for income.
Sent fabric, and sewing supplies, and garden vegetable seeds to new friends at the Carribean Mission. They made curtains first, then projects for sale to tourists. The vegetables are sold to resorts to support the Mission.
In 2005, with help from and to UMCOR, Ruby and friends:
Knit caps and ear warmers went to Marines in Iraq
Fabric CoolTies went to Marines in Iraq with boxes of underwear, socks, soap, sunlotion, etc.
Slippers went to The Ships Project
Made trips to Louisiana and Mississippi with a Truck and Trailer full of supplies
Spent 5 weeks, total, in service with UMCOR in Huricane relief areas
In 2006 Ruby donated:
Yarn: a large size Lawn & Leaf bag full of yarn went to the local Arts Council
yarn went to the local elementary school art teacher for crafts and art projects
In 2007 Ruby has donated so far:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The resource You need to make an impact with Your knitting
So many ideas, so many great causes!What a worthy effort.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Book Recomendation: Knitting for Peace
I would like to recommend a book to you all:
Knitting for Peace by Betty Christiansen
I just picked it up last week, and haven't been able to put it down.
Besides having some great stories and resources on where you can apply your talents to help others, there's some really great patterns.
Peace,
Out
Knitting for Peace by Betty Christiansen
I just picked it up last week, and haven't been able to put it down.
Besides having some great stories and resources on where you can apply your talents to help others, there's some really great patterns.
Peace,
Out
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