Monday, April 21
Several weeks ago I volunteered to assist with donations to Odyssey Healthcare, a hospice center, in Mississippi. I learned of this organization through a very special online friend of mine. Belinda, a fellow crafter, sews beautifully and will be donating handcrafted items especially made for this hospice. ( http://sewseamless.com/sewseamless/?p=645 )
I was delighted to think my somewhat limited creative talents might be useful.
After communicating with Tiffany Clark, Manager of Volunteer Services at Odyssey, I volunteered to design and create a special item for the patients. I have been thinking of ideas and jotting them down as they come to me. I am leaning towards a bracelet and a keychain… something for both male and female, even if just to hold onto and look at the pretty colors. Perhaps it will remind them of something they enjoyed during happier times.
I have one such item completed and ready to mail off today. It is for a patient who loved to craft and sew. I wasn’t sure what to make. Then.. while browsing in JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts, I spotted some cute sewing machine buttons.
This is what I made especially for her. A bracelet with the buttons plus gold and black letter beads, pink seed beads and purple wire swirls. I added a few charms; pink crystal hearts, pale pink flower and a pair of scissors. I used a magnetic clasp for easy on and easy off. Hope she likes it!!
Go here for other blog articles on becoming a volunteer for Odyssey Healthcare Hospice center.
http://sewseamless.com/sewseamless/?p=646
http://sleepycathollow.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/sewing-sunsets-mississippi-hospice-volunteer-work/
http://www.visiblesoul.org/judah/blog/2008/04/04/leisure-pleasure-treasure-and-good-measure/
