Fund Raising Event in November

Deborah and Sharon have been very busy this summer getting items ready for the Alternative Gift Fair this November.  You have already seen a picture of the dolls and matching pillowcases that I'm sure many little girls are just going to love.  But we have also finished many sets of Christmas placemats with matching Christmas tree napkins.  Won't these make the holiday table beautiful?
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2014 Project

Our first 2014 project is already off to a good start.  We will be giving 6 fleece blankets, 6 quilts and 6 women's devotional books to a women's shelter in Clinton, Tennessee.  A huge big THANK YOU to Aliza, our sewing hand in Indiana.  She sent in five blankets and we now have the fleece blanket part of the project completed!

Thank you from Laurel Bloomery

We received a wonderful picture of the kindergarten class from Laurel Elementary school showing off their blankets.

 

The children sent pictures of their blankets that they drew and colored.  They all signed their names to a thank you letter their teacher wrote.  But what was most touching was a note from one of the little boys grandmother to the kindergarten teacher.  She wrote:

"We want to thank Sewing Hands for the blanket they gave Michael.  I cried when he came home.  He looked up at me and said now Nanny I won't get cold this winter will I?  That put tears in my eyes.  So thank Sewing Hands for us and Michael loves it."


Mom and I want to thank all of you who sew for us and who support us through donations and prayers.  Many of you do not get to see the joy on the faces of the people who receive our items but I'm hoping that the above note tells you just how much of a difference you are making.


Happy Sewing,
Sharon and Deborah

Future "Sewing Hand"

Lots of things have been happening in the lives of Sewing Hands Deborah and Sharon.  We have a future "sewing hand" in the family.  Say hello to Aislyn Grey Lipsky.

Michigan Delivery

Our Michigan project was delivered !  Here is a picture of our Sewing Hand Lois who made the delivery and a wonderful thank you note from the shelter.

Debra, Sharon and Lois,

 

On behalf of AWARE and the mothers and children that visit our shelter, we what to thank you for your blankets, quilts, hats and slippers.

It is organizations like yours that make differences in peoples live who need it. It was also a delight to meet Lois and her husband when they delivered the donation. I hope that your hands and minds continue your great work.

 

I want to share that we have acknowledged your project on our face book page.

We will be forever grateful for your “Sewing Hands”.

 

Warm Regards,

Pamela

 

Pamela J. Mineweaser

Event and Volunteer Coordinator

AWARE, Inc.

P.O. Box 1526

Jackson, Michigan 49204-1526

 

Office  (517)783-1638 x 126

Fax     (517)990-6769

pmineweaser@awareshelter.org

 

 

"AWARE, Inc., strives to eliminate domestic and sexual violence" while promoting social change and empowering survivors by offering shelter and services.

Become a fan of AWARE, Inc. on Facebook

 

Baby Dolls and Pillowcases

Check out the darling dolls with dresses that match a pillowcase.  Don't you think some little girl will want one?  That's what we're hoping.  These will be for sale at our November fund raising event.

2013 Projects Have Shipped !

Our boxes to Michigan (abuse shelter)  and Laurel Bloomery (kindergarten class) have shipped. A huge THANK YOU to Cylix, Inc for shipping them for us !!!   Their generosity will allow us to use our recent donations for supplies needed for the fund raising items we will be selling at the Alternative Gift Fair this November.

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Package from California

We received TONS of purple scrappy squares today from our California Sewing Hand, Lynda. Aren't they beautiful? They are going to make great quilts! She's awesome - thanks Lynda