I have a challenge for you all
07-03-2011, 12:04 PM
#101
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 56
I can hardly wait to get started. I have a nursing home
chosen. My friend passed away there and I will make one
for the person that will occupy the room at Christmas.
So many , such as myself , donate to children and I have seen so many elderly people that don't even get a visit. So
your idea is good, but go visit the person that will receive it and that will mean so much to them. Make them feel special and it may continue into a great friendship. I miss
the friend that passed but there are many more who would
like company. If you find one that doesn't want your friendship, just go on to another. Good luck and this will be fun.
chosen. My friend passed away there and I will make one
for the person that will occupy the room at Christmas.
So many , such as myself , donate to children and I have seen so many elderly people that don't even get a visit. So
your idea is good, but go visit the person that will receive it and that will mean so much to them. Make them feel special and it may continue into a great friendship. I miss
the friend that passed but there are many more who would
like company. If you find one that doesn't want your friendship, just go on to another. Good luck and this will be fun.
07-03-2011, 01:39 PM
#106
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 3,007
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
I'm already thinking Christmas and what everyone's faces will look like when they open their gifts. Then for some reason, my mind strayed to those who don't get gifts at Christmas, or don't get to see their families. And it made me sad, all those frowns and sad people on Christmas.
So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad.
So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors.
SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present.
I'll keep you posted on my quilt and you can post yours as well if you want.
So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad.
So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors.
SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present.
I'll keep you posted on my quilt and you can post yours as well if you want.
07-03-2011, 02:01 PM
#107
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Wilson, NC
Posts: 155
Our Guild does alot of this type of thing but there is always room to do more... maybe I need to find out how many are in with my Mom & see if I can get shawls done for them.. great ideas, and a great idea.... try to visit if you can, they do appreciate it, even if they don't always remember who you are!!!........ kid appreciate these also as we did for an orphanage one year, each child gave us an idea of what they liked, we split it up & for Christmas that is what they got... loved them!!!... this site is so full of great ideas, comments, etc... I look forward to reading each day....
07-03-2011, 02:53 PM
#109
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Yakima, Washington
Posts: 96
I have been praying how to use the talents God has given me and this is a neat idea. My daughter works for the "Life Choices" and I plan on crocheting some small blankets (afgans) for the layettes for her.
I like the idea of this shoulder wrap; Will give it a try. This would be good for the ladies I visit at Nursing Homes and the shut-ins I see...thank you for the wonderful idea.
I like the idea of this shoulder wrap; Will give it a try. This would be good for the ladies I visit at Nursing Homes and the shut-ins I see...thank you for the wonderful idea.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bailey
Pictures
18
05-24-2017 07:47 AM
ruby2shoes
Main
25
09-20-2015 04:01 PM
DannyValentine
Main
17
08-09-2011 06:08 PM
Fab-ra-holic
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
42
06-22-2011 09:23 AM
