Knitting for charity is a great way to lend your skills to others in need. Here is a collection of 24 FREE knit patterns perfect for charity projects.
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Monthly ideas and prompts for charity sewing including charities in need of handmade donations.
Learn about the ways you can get involved and crochet for charity in this week's episode of the Bhooked Podcast. You'll discover some of the greatest organizations and ways to find some in your area.
Do you want to change the world doing something you love? Have you tried to find out more about charity knitting and found yourself stuck? Or worse… overwhelmed? I’ve been there… and I can help! Maybe… “Nicole’s book presents all of the information needed in an organized, useful and entertaining fashion. I especially love how...
Make a difference in the world by sharing your talents - a list of charities in need of sewing and quilting and fabric donations.
COVID-19 has made the past few years difficult. Many people have found comfort in their projects and have hit an all-time high on the amount of sewing they've managed to get done. If you're one of those sewists then it can be a great idea to use your amazing skill to help out those in need. With this page, Sewing for Charity: What to Know in 2024, we're going over everything you need to know before donating, where to donate, and what projects to sew. Face masks are also still a big part of the current state and a great way to help out in your local communities, but they're not the only way. There are tons of different charities that are always looking for donations from all sewists, from beginner to advanced. Keep in mind that current needs and mask strengths can differ - always check the latest CDC information regarding COVID-19 and other health news. This guide will explain the types of places that need the most help right now and could use your efforts. We've also provided a collection of different national charities that are accepting donations of all kinds so you're sure to find something that sparks a desire to help in you. P.S. Many of these charities also accept knit, crochet, purchased, and monetary donations as well so this is not limited to the sewing community. Anyone can give!
The Puzzle Pieces Blanket Knitting Pattern is wonderful and very colorful. The blanket could be made in different colors and sizes.
Creative Arts Blogger Michele Bilyeu shares her sewing, quilting, and crafting journey from Alaska to Oregon and back again.
Know a child with a loose tooth? Sew this tooth-shaped pillow with a pocket to hold a tooth as well as a gift from the tooth fairy.
Whether you have a few extra minutes or a lot of extra fabric, a little generosity goes a long way when it comes to sewing charities.
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Many Charities and non-profit organizations accept crocheted items as donations. Our Crochet Charities Page includes a directory of some of these organizations to help you find a place where your crocheted items will be happily accepted.
Make these fast and fun scrap quilts with these free scrap quilt patterns. Read our best tips for creating a cohesive modern scrap quilt.
Looking for a crochet star blanket pattern? This article will help you choose the best project for you and give color inspiration!
These 26 charities are looking for sewers and knitters to put their creative skills to use to help those less fortunate.
We have a huge stash of free patterns in our Free Quilt Inspiration archive and we are excited to share them with you. To go to the orig...
Help a new mom bond with her preemie in this sewing for charity project that involves inspirational hearts. These are for Preemies of the Carolinas.
This is the Henley Romper pdf sewing pattern from the designer Elemeno Patterns. This romper is a unisex romper – it’s great for both girls and boys! This adorable Henley-style romper comes with easy step-by-step instructions on how to make a Henley placket. According to the designer, the process could not be easier, and you […]
I've been involved with Stash Builder Box's Heart Builders charity program for awhile as a machine quilter, but by mistake, I was sent some fabric to make a top instead of my usual materials of batting and backing fabric. At first, I wasn't sure what to do, but then I quickly got some ideas. I only had two goals: it needs to be simple, and it needs to be fun. So I came up with a maze quilt. I looked for some maze generators for some ideas and this is one of the randomly generated maze that I then put into Electric Quilt: When I opened the actual fabric pack up, I realized it was not just blues as I thought. In fact, there were a lot of colors in here. I hope the inspiration still comes through though, and it doesn't just look like I put the squares together randomly! This quilt was asking for a design that highlighted the maze nature, so I thought a geometric allover is perfect for this! And this quilt is ready to be shipped! I don't make kid quilts very often, so this was a really fun experiment. I hope whoever gets this quilt will enjoy the maze! *** Linking up with: Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Crazy Mom Quilts, My Quilt Infatuation, and Cooking Up Quilts.
You can easily make one of these four NICU craft ideas to donate to organizations in need. Each one will bring comfort to a NICU preemie.
Create your own cute and cuddly worry worm with our easy-to-follow pattern. Perfect for soothing anxiety and stress, get started today!
Creative Arts Blogger Michele Bilyeu shares her sewing, quilting, and crafting journey from Alaska to Oregon and back again.
This simple house dress DIY is a favorite throw-on outfit for maximum comfort! Read on for a free nightgown sewing pattern and instructions.
How to Remove Purl Dash Lines in Knitting with Studio Knit
Learn how to Grading Altering Sewing Pattern Sizes. Modify your patterns to use the sizes that fit your body with this easy tutorial.
Modern Puzzle is a quilt I designed and made to show off my debut fabric line from Benartex, called “Modern Marks.” Click here to get the free Modern Puzzle pattern. It’s full of …
Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.
The Puzzle Pieces Blanket Knitting Pattern is wonderful and very colorful. The blanket could be made in different colors and sizes.
Don't know about your area but here in VaBch/Norfolk Friday was July Sew Day. It wasn't just another sew day this one had a little spice. Our local PBS Station, WHRO, was filming and interviewing for a piece they are doing on the work Elaine and I do for and about QOV. It is apparently a new segment on events and people around our area that support our active military and veterans. To be chosen as the first story is quite an honor. We will post and link what we can when it becomes available. They will be making another trip to the home/studio for some more footage and interviewing this coming week. Are we excited...ask your 7 year old on Christmas Morning before you hand him/her their first present. Duh!!! To say we are lucky when it comes to space would be very true. The Ocean View Senior Center Norfolk allows us access to the gym area. Our guild also holds our Day Chapter meeting s here. They have been very generous and gracious hosts. Above, the WHRO camera operator, Shannon, takes some shots as Laurie explains the photos of her family she has on her cup. Elaine and I had the honor of awarding QOV's to her parents. WWII Veterans who meet when her dad was wounded and the treating nurse was...you guessed it...her mom. Above, left to right Nancy B. Nancy Z. and Anne H. share stories and experiences with the WHRO Reporter, Michelle B. (standing) Michelle is a 26 year veteran from the U.S. Air Force. She was also one very surprised recipient of a Quilt of Valor that we presented. We will post some photos at first opportunity. Shannon videoed and took some stills of the Award Presentation. Nancy Z's name will come up again here in a few minutes. Above Susan P. and Nancy F. (I know a lot of Nancy's) were working on bindings. While Davis M. (below) was doing some cutting. He was working on some blocks for future QOV's. Davis has been quilting since February 2013 and has already ribboned. A former engineer he took to quilting and sewing like, as they say, a fish to water. I think I've seen at least a dozen of his finished projects...at least...oh did I say finished. One month he brings a couple of tops to Show and Tell and next month he brings the completed quilts. My guess is the life expectancy of a UFO is very short around Davis. We displayed a couple of finished quilts and there was an area where we had quilts to be bound, bordered, and labeled. Everyone had plenty to do. There was one quilt that wasn't there. It was in the Longarm Room attached to the machine waiting for someone to get home and apply some thread. You'll recall I mentioned Nancy Z. would be heard from again. Well here she is. Elaine and I were graciously invited to attend this years Region 8 Retreat. While there it was announced by Betsy that a company that makes the blue star fields for flags has a very strict and rigid quality control system. If there is a flaw, any flaw, the smallest of flaws detected as the field comes off the machine the field is removed from further production and prior to Betsy, discarded. The fields are never part of an American Flag. Well long story short Betsy took delivery of apparently a pallet full of blue fields of different sized stars that didn't get past quality control. So of the 90 individuals that attended the retreat we all got some blue fields. You may have seen some postings of what others have done with those blue fields. Well here is Nancy Z's. I got to quilt it and more than likely will get to award it down the road. This truly is one of those times when the picture doesn't do justice. This is one fabulous quilt. My goal as a longarmer, whether a QOV, a Project Linus, someone's baby quilt or one of Elaine's custom T Shirt quilts, regardless, is to compliment the quilter's work. I haven't seen Nancy yet so I'm kind of on pins and needles but I hope I was successful. Her work is always beautiful and meticulous. Picking the pattern and putting down the first few stitches was more nerve racking than flying into a combat zone under fire. At the time I was used to that, it was the routine. Complimenting the work of quilters is a tad bit more challenging. If I get it wrong a lot more dangerous. I'll leave you with this...by the time I get the quilt all of this has been figured out...thank goodness! I have to admit I'm a littler concerned in regards to the size of the lap as indicated above. I'm gonna have to talk with Elaine. Apparently I'm gonna need a "nap quilt." I'm certain I qualify. Quilt till you wilt...we do.
Want to crochet for charity in Fall of 2020? Join my Operation Christmas Child Event - we will be crocheting Christmas gifts for kids.
These touchy-feely sensory pouches (also known as squish bags and sensory pads) are a wonderful way to explore the senses. Filled with interesting textures, sensory pouches are stimulating to look at and touch. They are also so easy to make! Making sensory pouches is a quick and inexpensive way to make an engaging and relaxing sensory activity for people living with dementia.
Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.
New to string or strip piecing blocks? Check out video tutorials to see different ways to do the string piecing technique as well as some ideas for patterns and information to get you started.
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becom…
If you're looking for a way to crochet for charity, donate a blanket, or donate crochet items, I've got you covered in this quick roundup.
Shoo Fly and Churn Dash quilts are so much fun. It's amazing how many variations are possible with this simple Amish pattern. Other names ...
