Now this is a pile of book bags!!! They're off to Ghana in October for some kiddies in a school there. The charity that our Tuesday morning craft group is doing these for is Compassion Direct. The children often walk miles to school and have nothing to carry their books in. I hope they like these.
We've also made bunting for a new maternity led unit at the local hospital, fiddle muffs for dementia patients and we are always looking for other projects to take on - particularly 'local to us' ones.
We like to do projects which involve us all with different skill sets. We have knitters, crocheters, sewers, etc. Others who can't do any or some of these crafts help by cutting fabric, pinning etc. Of course there's a LOT of chat and tea and coffee too!!
Below are a few of the bags I've sewn and on Saturday I did another 15. We need to get 170 done before October 1st but I'll not be able to do anymore after the weekend as I'm off on my travels.
Below are a few of the bags I've sewn and on Saturday I did another 15. We need to get 170 done before October 1st but I'll not be able to do anymore after the weekend as I'm off on my travels.
4 comments:
I am sure the bags will be treasured!! :)
How absolutely lovely. I'll have to look up fiddle muffs.
You are so kind to donate your time and fabric for the schoolchildren. Those bags look great.
I love your charity sewing - such wonderful contributions to those in need. I'm guessing the recipients are thrilled to receive such gifts!
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