Sewing For Charities is Rewarding!

“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” –Billy Graham

            How many of you make it a priority to create items specifically for a charity every year?  I would like to know what charities you sew for because this is something I want to start doing.  We may feel like we don’t have the time with all our other projects we would like to finish, but I think it is important to sew for others who are in need.  Let’s be intentional, schedule the time, and see what we can get done!  There isn’t a quota to meet.  One item is more than I donated last year so the bar isn’t high.  I’m excited to get started, are you with me??

“We can’t help everyone, but we can help someone.” –Ronald Reagan

Three Charities to Consider and other Options Available!

         There are so many charities online that there is bound to be one that catches your eye.  Something to note when choosing organizations is they have different rules and requirements for the items donated.  Make sure you check out their websites.  You can read about their mission and how they got started. This is important because it will help you decide if they are a “good fit” for you. 

         I am only going to mention a few today, but please let me know which ones you support or know about. 

1.    Quilts of Valor– I first heard of them on the “Fons and Porter” show.   Their mission is: “To cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor”.  If you feel you can’t tackle a whole quilt this year, they provide an option of just making some blocks.  You send what blocks you have finished, and someone else will make a quilt with them.  The 2022 block of the year is, The “Floating Churn Dash”!

2.    Project Linus– Many of you have probably heard of this charity.  They “provide security through blankets for children in need”.  Check your local chapters because they frequently hold activities you can attend.  I like this one too, because they accept other types like crocheted or fleece blankets.  Again, check their requirements before you go all gung-ho and find out they may not take what you made!

3.    Ryan’s Case for Smiles- I came across this charity that donates pillowcases to kids with cancer and other life-changing illnesses.  I like this because a sick child is in bed most of the time.  Wouldn’t it brighten their day to have a fun, colorful, pillowcase to lay their head on.  Think of all the character fabric out there to choose from, and I love making pillowcases!

4.    Finally, there are many local facilities that can benefit from your help.  Check with a local nursing or retirement home.  Their residents would love to have lap quilts or walker bags. Animal shelters need items for dogs and cats.  I found this cat bed and thought it was a good idea to make for a shelter. Local hospitals can also direct you to organizations that make items for their patients. 

As you can see there are endless possibilities, and you should be able to find one you would like to donate to.  Let me know when you find one!

Be Inspired and Start Sewing for Charities Today!

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” –Winston Churchill

The charity I’m leaning toward is Ryan’s Cases for Smiles and I’m also looking into how difficult that cat bed is to create.  I’m also thinking about holding a sew along at my house to work on charity items to donate.  Even if people don’t want to sew, there is ironing and cutting to be done.  If you would be interested in sewing along with others for a day, let me know in the comments.

A reminder that Saturday, March 19th is “International Quilting Day”.  The people at Allpeoplequilt, are holding a virtual quilt retreat!  Go check it out.

  Have a great week and thanks for reading!

Always Find Time to Sew,