Its been very cold, unusually so, in some parts of the United States and Canada. One thing that stands out about the fiber artists of the world is that the majority of them are most giving and caring people on planet earth. We don't knit simply because its a "fad" or because some mega star domestic diva got into knitting or crocheting. We have always loved to work with fiber and probably always will, long after its no longer cool. The thing that keeps us going is knowing that out there are people who need warmth and nothing says warmth like a hand knit or crocheted gift.
There are a zillion organizations out there talking about providing hand knit goods and asking for financial donations but one of my favorites is "Warm Up America" they have permanent and rotating projects on going throughout the year. I've watched Warm Up America carefully. They are totally above board and the work is vital. Yes, I mean vital because like WUA, I believe that if we have the means to provide warmth to those in need we have the responsibility to follow through. Its that simple. I think my customers would agree. I participate, maybe you know someone or a group of people who would also like to participate? Here's the website for Warm Up America: http://www.warmupamerica.org/warmup.html and they also have a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WarmUpAmerica?ref=ts&fref=ts Its a worth while way to spend your time and use up some scrap yarn, or recycled yarn. Lets give the world a hug.
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