This year I've decided that I want to make a difference, not just in my own life or that of my family, but in the lives of the people around me and my blogging family.
Stephanie issued a challenge to join her in a string block/quilt, scrap busting hassle free fun time. I decided to join in, and after thinking about it more, I've decided that the majority of items that I make through her challenge will be donated to local charities, which will hopefully make a difference in someones life. I don't need to see the difference, just knowing that it will, makes my heart full.
I've also decided that once I have my PIF items finished, I'd like to work on RAK parcels. When I see a need I'd like to be able to fill that need with a gift.
These are just a couple of thoughts I've had. Thank you for allowing me to share them with you all.
Now I'll leave you with a finish for the start of the year. A couple of place mats and a runner that I whipped up this afternoon.
Happy Stitching
Linda
14 comments:
Lovely Linda....what a great idea to use up the scraps...Peg OPAM 2010
Good post Linda- and it seems to be contagious. *G* I don't want another year to go by just in a daze.
Your placemats and table runner are SO pretty.
Your first string challenge finishes??? I love the RAK idea. I have some planned already. The charity projects are terrific. Something about giving does leave one with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
Very inspiring post! I love the take on the black and red string work!
Your sentiments and intentions are just wonderful!! you will be making the difference in many peoples lives and it won't go unnoticed. I can't believe that you already have a string project finished! They are wonderful and I just love Stephanie's Challenge!
What a lovely idea. Really like the placemats and table runner. Were they strings/leftovers or new for this project? Regardless, well done for a finish so early in the year. After reading your post I looked at our local hospital's web site and they have a category of volunteer called Sewing. Apparantly they can always use quilts, blankets. No excuse for me not to contribute now!
Perfect! We have to focus on those things that we should be grateful for and then share in a generous way. That's my big goal this year - it makes me happy if I can make others happy. I've been accused of being selfish and I don't see myself that way - HMMM - strange. Oh well.
That is a great plan for 2010 Linda. I am feeling that way too as I am finishing my PIF gifts.
Great table runner and placemats!!
Hi Linda,
Sounds like a terrific plan for the year ahead. You have made some lovely things over the past year.
Actually I also have a rather cheeky question to ask you. I bought Bronwyn's buckets pattern at the end of last year.... BTW your stitchery is absolutely gorgeous. WOuld you mind giving me some idea of what the construction issues were...is it just too difficult?
Hugs, Sharon
Those are really pretty...I love those placemats. Good Job in putting them together and finishing them.
Wonderful ideas. I also joined the string challenge and think giving them to charity is a great idea. BTW what is RAK
Your kindness shines through. Good luck with everything in 2010.
Love them!
Thanks for the wonderful inspiration...several bloggers have really helped me decide to do more for charity as well!
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