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Crafting for a Cause

Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 3:43 PM
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So, I've been having a bit of a slow day at work today and I was finally able to catch up on reading the TG online. Yes, I read the TG online at work - I'm sure some of you do, too. Anyway, I spotted this article about the tent city down by the Duck Riviera.*

I was thinking, that maybe those of us who knit, crochet or sew could maybe make some hats, scarves, mittens, and such and donate them to the homeless. I know that crafters are known for their generousity.

I don't see why, in Shelbyville, we can't start up a group for charity knitting/crochet/sewing/whatever else you can think of. Maybe we can meet every couple weeks and craft together - picking a different charity to craft for each month.

I know that it isn't just these particular people that will be needing help - hospitals tend to accept donations for their maternity wards and for patients undergoing chemo, animal shelters tend to like donated blankets and homemade treats and toys (or at least my friend's cat shelter does. I'm sure there are more places I'm not thinking of, which usually tends to be the case.

If anyone is interested in getting together to craft for a cause, let me know what times would be good for you and we can try to figure out a time to get together for a meet up.

*For some reason I've taken to calling the 'Duck River' the 'Duck Riviera' you know, like the French Riviera. I don't know why, but it sounds funny and makes me feel like Shelbyville is my hometown if I'm making up goofy names for things (like I did with my own hometown in Connecticut).

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I knew someone who helped crochet those little bitty caps that are put on babies when they are born. Guess we don't need those here in Shelbyville.

-- Posted by bettyhbrown on Tue, Nov 11, 2008, at 6:54 PM

My church had a project a few years ago of knitting caps -- for chemo patients, service members abroad, and infant-sized caps for the local crisis pregnancy center to give to mothers in need. They outpaced the need for a little while and had built up an inventory, and then some of the people involved moved on, so I don't think it's active any more.

-- Posted by Jicarney on Tue, Nov 11, 2008, at 8:14 PM

Sooner or later,all those cardigans,scarves,mittens,blankets,caps, and vests will be required along with footwear and pet sweaters.

But,don't stop at needlecraft.

Potters,gardeners,carpenters and tinkerers and artisans of all kinds can help.

We won't know how to match needs,talents and resources until we ask.

-- Posted by quantumcat on Wed, Nov 12, 2008, at 3:48 AM

I think that this is a great idea. I am a weaver and would love to help you get something going. I work in Nashville and/or from home (Wartrace) during the week, so it would have to be a weekend thing. Maybe we could get something going through the Shelbyville Rec.Center. I know that they have classes there for various things.

I read the article about Ethiopian guy and am wondering why Tyson doesn't just purchase the old hospital and turn it into a hotel for their immigrant workers.

-- Posted by textileartist on Thu, Nov 13, 2008, at 7:32 AM

Thanks everyone for your responses.

I think a weekend thing would be best, maybe Saturday or Sunday afternoons? I can try calling over to the rec center and seeing if they are willing to let us meet there.

-- Posted by cfrich on Thu, Nov 13, 2008, at 12:01 PM

I'm in!! Let me know the when's and where's.

-- Posted by Jacks4me on Thu, Nov 13, 2008, at 12:53 PM

There is already a group knitting for the troops and/or charity at the Fly; call Janice Cole at 931-703-7613. While hats, mittens, socks, or mufflers would be appreciated, the voucher system for meals and shelter is better--especially during the bitter winter months. // Shelbyville needs a crafts cooperative similar to the one on the square in Lynchburg. Some of the donated crafts could be sold and the proceeds given to an organization such as Good Samaritan. That could accomplish several worthy goals at once: helping the homeless, revitalizing crafting, and giving those who were laid off a means to help their own families.

-- Posted by kouka on Fri, Nov 14, 2008, at 8:17 AM

Thanks, I'll call them this afternoon.

-- Posted by cfrich on Fri, Nov 14, 2008, at 2:02 PM

I am very interested and I would really like for us to do something that will help directly here in Shelbyville/Bedford county as I do not think there is much for our people here.

-- Posted by tamerajesch on Mon, Nov 17, 2008, at 10:38 AM

I knit, crochet, and quilt. Some projects I have supported were Project Linus and Angels in Need, and military. I agree we should support our local community first, "charity begins at home". Good Samaritan is a great organization, perhaps a battered women's shelter as well as a homeless shelter.

Sorry for the delay in my response but I just read this today!

-- Posted by knitwit6819 on Tue, Nov 18, 2008, at 12:58 PM

Chantal Rich

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