Needle crafters share the warmth

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Nancy Chance, executive director of Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, received a donation of hats, gloves and mittens from area crafters at Always In Stitches. (submitted photo)
Nancy Chance, executive director of Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, received a donation of hats, gloves and mittens from area crafters at Always In Stitches. (submitted photo)

This winter’s frigid temperatures couldn’t chill the kindness of area crafters. More than 100 hats and gloves or mittens were recently donated to Good Samaritan, in response to the first customer challenge at Always In Stitches’ year-long Make a Difference campaign.

“I am so thankful for the needle crafters Make a Difference program and for their outstanding contribution of hats, gloves, and mittens to Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County Inc.,”
Nancy Chance, executive director, stated. “It is perfect timing with the weather that Hamilton County has been experiencing the last four weeks and the calls for assistance we have been experiencing.”

Items were handmade or purchased new and will benefit all ages, from toddlers to adults.

Throughout 2014, the quilting, fabric and yarn shop at 1808 E. Conner St. is challenging customers to donate items for a specific local or national charity. In February, the challenge is to provide 20 pet blankets for the Humane Society for Hamilton County. In March, the call is for 50 blankets for critically ill children through Project Linus. Organizers said other beneficiaries will include Riverview Hospital, the Noblesville Fire Department Toy and Food Drive, Hope Family Care Center, ConKerr Cancer, and Wheeler Mission.

“Our customers are very giving of their talents,” stated Capi Saxton, shop manager. “For Make a Difference, we’ve identified items that can be made with materials most needle workers already have at home. They’re also things people that don’t sew, knit or crochet can buy for little cost. Each item, though, is valued by the person who receives it.”

Donations can be dropped off at Always In Stitches. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and stays open until 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. It is closed Sunday. For more information call 776-4227 or visit www.alwaysinstitches1.com.


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