As I sat out on the deck the other day, I spotted a squirrel busy collecting acorns. Once he spotted me he disappeared fast... as fast as the pretty colored fall leaves will disappear. They started changing colors early this year and they are going to disappear early if the Farmer's Almanac is correct.
I like to have a shirt that I can wear for everyday that fits the season and watching the squirrel gave me an idea for a fall shirt. I now have a shirt that will always remind me of the busy squirrel and a relaxing time sitting on the deck on a beautiful day. Enjoy the
free pattern and step by step directions!
As someone who has lived through more than one disastrous situation, I know the impact disasters and being uprooted have on a person. There is nothing that matches the feeling of having absolutely nothing.
Shelters are all over but they are stretched to their limits just to keep the shelters open and couldn't possibly purchase give away items. Many women come to a domestic violence shelter with nothing to call their own. The councilors are wonderful at helping to rebuild these broken women but having something they can use and call their own is bound to help.
Churches and community groups are there when disaster strikes. They know just how devastating a disaster can be and are always looking for items they could sew to meet the needs of disaster victims.
A number of years ago, my county 4H started a once a month charity sewing night. On that night kids (and leaders) who are interested in sewing come to the hall and we teach them to sew while they create an item for charity.
One of the charity sewing items my county's 4H groups made are these
personal care kits. We have given them to local domestic violence shelters and they were happy to receive them. Use your group or organization to make them following
these free directions.
