Lissa Dobbs's Blog: Shadow Walkers of Grevared - Posts Tagged "handmade"

Hello All!

As the holidays near and the weather gets colder, many of us pull out our crochet hooks and yarn to make gifts for the holidays. For those of us who crochet all year long just for the simple joy of it, there's something comforting about that hook and yarn and seeing the finished product.

For years now, I've spent my evenings making things. Every member of my family and most of my friends have at least one of everything I make. So, what to do with the rest?

There are many charities, churches, nursing homes, and schools that can use our handmade items, and that's where most of my crochet items have gone over the years. It isn't much, and there are many years that I only have a few small things to donate. But you never know how much that washcloth that only took you fifteen minutes to make may mean to someone who's had a really tough year.

That said, I would like to encourage all those who make craft items to donate at least one thing this year to help brighten someone's day. Think of nursing homes where there may be those who are neglected by their families or churches where children will have a slim Christmas. Even your local thrift store is an option, as they can sell the items for their cause. No, it isn't much, and maybe that necklace you made won't put food on the table, but that grandmother who receives it will appreciate it and know that someone cares.

Best wishes!