Rave: Stitches from the Heart
I seem to be drawn to small charities where you can really see and feel where the money/donations are going. As mentioned in a previous post, this year I took up knitting. Not too long after I learned about a charity called Stiches from the Heart.
www.stitchesfromtheheart.org
They talk about their charity much better than I do but I'll give you the cliff's notes and share why I dig this charity so much. Basicly, they send hand-made hats, blankets, booties, sweaters, etc... to premature babies who really have nothing in this world. And, they send the items to hospitals all over the country so those of you who like your money/effort to stick close to home, this is good for you. These ladies don't just ask for money as many charities do; nope, they love for you to help make all the items to send for these little tykes. Don't get me wrong, they love for you to donate large sums of cash, but they're very happy if you donate items too.
And, to fund their efforts, they have a store in Santa Monica, at 3306 Pico Blvd where they sell yarn, needles and all sorts of knitting/crocheting notions. Volunteers work there and they'll answer any questions you have about the charity, knitting, crocheting, yarns, etc... I will admit that they don't have the selection that the fancier yarn stores are known for, but its a great place to go if you need basics or truly soft yummy yarns...they have oodles of soft alpca right now and all sorts of fun things.
So, if you're looking to start knitting and you want some easy projects to start on, stop by and chat with these ladies. Or, if you're in the mood to give a little something back and you're of the crafty design, its alot of fun to whip up a bunch of hats and know that you're helping to keep a new baby warm and show a very scared mom who's baby wasn't supposed to meet the world yet, that someone is thinking of her.
www.stitchesfromtheheart.org
They talk about their charity much better than I do but I'll give you the cliff's notes and share why I dig this charity so much. Basicly, they send hand-made hats, blankets, booties, sweaters, etc... to premature babies who really have nothing in this world. And, they send the items to hospitals all over the country so those of you who like your money/effort to stick close to home, this is good for you. These ladies don't just ask for money as many charities do; nope, they love for you to help make all the items to send for these little tykes. Don't get me wrong, they love for you to donate large sums of cash, but they're very happy if you donate items too.
And, to fund their efforts, they have a store in Santa Monica, at 3306 Pico Blvd where they sell yarn, needles and all sorts of knitting/crocheting notions. Volunteers work there and they'll answer any questions you have about the charity, knitting, crocheting, yarns, etc... I will admit that they don't have the selection that the fancier yarn stores are known for, but its a great place to go if you need basics or truly soft yummy yarns...they have oodles of soft alpca right now and all sorts of fun things.
So, if you're looking to start knitting and you want some easy projects to start on, stop by and chat with these ladies. Or, if you're in the mood to give a little something back and you're of the crafty design, its alot of fun to whip up a bunch of hats and know that you're helping to keep a new baby warm and show a very scared mom who's baby wasn't supposed to meet the world yet, that someone is thinking of her.
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