A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting down to watch a movie and, as usual, wanted something to keep my hands busy while doing so.
Since I was in between projects, I grabbed the yarn left over from a throw I made at the beginning of the year and the Patons One-Skein Scarf pattern I'd been meaning to try.
By the end of the evening, I had a nice, warm, long, cute scarf (that was rolled into a rosette for it's photo shoot on the left). The only problem is that I already have a dozen nice, warm, long, cute scarves, as does everyone I know since they're either crafters themselves or have been the beneficiaries of the labors of those of us who are.
And, like most other crafters I know, I get more enjoyment out of making things and giving them away than I do from keeping them myself.
My scarf was destined for the odds and ends pile of finished objects that seems to be growing in my house from all the times I've made something to keep my hands busy, to try out a new pattern or because I really wanted to make it even though I didn't have a recipient in mind.
But then I started thinking: Why should it? Sure, I can't very well make a donation of three scarves to a Homeless Shelter or one blanket to a Domestic Violence Program, but if others threw in a piece here or there we could quickly accumulate a substantial contribution to a plethora of worthy causes.
So, here's the Call to Action: Any and all people interested in this "boutique philanthropy" experiment are invited to participate and crafters of all stripes are welcome. The Golden Rule is a simple one: If you're going to make it, make it pretty.
Three types of donations are needed:
- Finished Objects
- Supplies (like leftover yarn and fabric)
- Crafters willing to turn the donated supplies into donatable finished objects
More details can be found on the Make a Donation page.
Donations/Donators will be featured on this blog and individual contributors will be notified as to where their item(s) were donated.
My goal is to pull together enough for an initial donation at the end of Summer '08, followed by one or two donations each month thereafter.
Who's with me?
