This is what I do once a week, teaching some moms to crochet. In the picture are just a few of them. Actually, I have been teaching them for more than a month now, and several of these moms are already producing some items for selling. Most of them came as beginners, and some are already teaching the new members. We have progressed too, from coasters to glass cozies and cell phone totes. I hope to come up with new patterns for them, but I need more time and inspiration...
Meanwhile, I have asked one of our forum members, who is well-known for her crochet toy designs, Kristen of Kristie's Kreations, if I could use her patterns to teach the moms, so they could also produce the toy animals. Not only did she allow me to use her free patterns, but she also gave me several of her for-sale patterns. She understands so well the plight of the moms, as she herself has a sick child. More about this, and Kristen's toy drive for the hospital kids in Minnesota are on this post.
These are some of the kids who are being treated here. More about them on the Project Brave Kids website.
That's great! Isn't it wonderful teaching people :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing you are doing Mimi! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteWow I just learned something new about you. That's wonderful that you teach Mom's.
ReplyDeleteDear Mimi, you are doing a great generous thing! I´m proud of you, you are giving your time and sharing your knowledge to help others. It reminds me one of Mother Theresa´s quotes: "We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
ReplyDeleteHugs!
You never failed to amazed me, Mimi!
ReplyDeleteThat's so neat to actually see you teaching other moms to crochet. Incidentally, I am crocheting some toys for Kristie's toy drive. I have a couple of her patterns, but haven't made them yet.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are making quite a difference in each and every Mom...good for you, Mimi!!
ReplyDeleteGreat going Mimi! It's a wonderful cause. So proud of you. *hugs*
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