Giving Collection The holiday season brings out the best in us when we give charitably and care for those less fortunate. As sewists, quilters, and knitters, it is in our DNA to make things for others. I have never met a quilter or knitter who has not made several pieces to give as gifts to friends for birthdays, baby showers, church raffles, or just because she was using up the last bits and pieces from another project. In this issue, I am providing a list of organizations that welcome homemade donations throughout the year. Set aside an afternoon for creating blankets with the kids or grandkids to donate to children in crises or animals in shelters. Not only will you be doing a good deed and charitable work, but you will be instilling this trait in the next generation. When you find yourself at home during a snowstorm or monsoon, go through your stash and sew up some cheerful walker caddies and wheelchair totes for nursing homes. Knit some hats, scarves, and mittens for the homeless, or for school children who are ill-prepared for winter. Quilt a blanket for a retired veteran or a wounded service member in a combat hospital. Sew a cross-body bag that will be filled with reusable feminine hygiene pads and soap for a girl across the world so she doesn’t have to miss school each month. It is so important that we not only give thanks for all that we have in our lives, but that we also take care of those who have lost so much or are struggling because of illness, abuse, or poverty. I have created a page on our website that links to the organizations mentioned in this catalog - please feel free to share this page with your circles of creative friends and family, and help positively impact the lives of strangers. If you know of additional charities or causes that have national appeal, please let us know. Sometimes we feel helpless when tragedy strikes. Here are ways to use your creative talents to make someone else’s life a little brighter, because you can make a difference.
Cutting Line Design #11212 “A New Dimension”
FitNice System “Master Top”
Happy holidays, Rogie Sussman Faber Editor in Chief
Burda #8155 Fitted Skirt
VF236-01 Giving Suede
VF236-02 Giving Imposter
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Sienna Crepe Back Stretch-Woven Suede Cloth 98% Polyester, 2% Spandex. 60” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 40% lengthwise stretch. Cut across the grain - nap layout.
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Tan and Sienna Suede Knit 65% Polyester, 35% Rayon. 58” wide. Cold wash, dry low. 20” repeat, one way design. 50% crosswise stretch. See also VF235-05 taupe.
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