Monday, October 15, 2007

A Good Idea . . .

So I'm super pumped about something and I wanted to share. So I went to Enrichment last week and it was all about Humanitarian Service and at the end of it there was a table full of patterns to make fabric balls, stuffed animals (bunnies, bears), and other toys. So I grabbed some and started making a ball with some left over fabric. I later went online to see other patterns and there were TONS!!! Since all my sisters and mother are seamstresses I had to pass along the info. I couldn't believe how EASY this was. It doesn't take very much time because some of the items are VERY small. There is a priority list and I guess baby quilts are at the top. But I'm making toys and those are small and fast. It's an easy way to use up scraps, whether to make the item or use the scraps to stuff. Another burden lifted is I thought I'd have to pay shipping, but if we just take them to the Bishop's Storehouse they'll ship it with other things. Couldn't get easier than that. Anyway, I hope you're all inspired.

7 comments:

Rochelle said...

That's really cool! I've been wanting to donate to Hats for Kids. The yarn shop I like has a big basket with free yarn and patterns. You take the stuff home make your hat and bring it back and put it in the basket! I can knit a child's hat in 3-4 days with just a little spare time each day! The hats go to local children in need of something warm for their heads! Thanks for the inspiration Megan!

fiona said...

What a great idea! I love it! And I love that there are non-sewing ideas, too...I really want to do some of these...thanks, Megan :)

Molly said...

Very nifty! thanks for sharing the Humanitarian Aid site.

Jenni.Woodmansee said...

mission accomplished... i feel motivated. I don't have the gift that the Arnold girls have and I am NOOOO seamstress... but i'm totally down with humanitarian aid hahahaha.

You're just a motivating person... doing all kinds of good worthwhile things with your time. good for you :)

Our Pratt Pack said...

I will have to add this to my never ending list of projects... as for finishing one you'll probably see it on the blog in... ummmm maybe a year!

Ilene said...

I have made two leper bandages over the past 5 years. Does that count? I need to get my string out and crochet some more because it is so easy and fulfilling.

Did you see that article in the Ensign this month regarding family history? It looks so easy. No sewing required. I might try my hand at it.

Sharon/Mom/ Grandma said...

thanks for sharing.I knew that but I need a knudge.