An unusual service called Loose Ends was started by two friends Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonec. After unsuccessfully trying to find a service to complete unfinished knitting or sewing projects for friends who'd lost their mothers, they started one.
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| Unfinished embroidery from a DMC kit "Victorian Gardens - Leaf Collage" |
I've seen many unfinished embroideries donated to embroidery guilds from deceased estates. I can imagine how satisfying it might have been both to the embroiderer and a volunteer to complete one of these embroideries while the embroiderer could still enjoy it.
Masey and Jen have now had over 600 projects completed by volunteer crafters. They carefully match the skills of these volunteers with unfinished projects for those who are unable to finish the projects due to age or illness. What a lovely idea!
You can read more about Loose Ends on the National Public Radio website NPR, here.
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'Till next time, happy stitching.
Yes, such a brilliant idea, and it much be so pleasing when a piece is finished!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful service! Thank you for posting about it.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to write my name on my post before hitting publish. Pamela
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteQueenie
thx for sharing
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