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- Project: Bags Into Beds | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Bags Into Beds PAUSED! 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Michael Montondon, Founder of Bags Into Beds , is on a mission to get single use plastic out of the landfills and natural areas as well as provide comfort for those experiencing homelessness. He's found a way to do both. He makes pillows and beds out of these plastics. Crafting Change has agreed to partner with Bags Into Beds by helping to sew the pillow shells that they will stuff! The plastic becomes downy soft and makes a great pillow. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows Project Overview: Participants sew pillow covers and ship them empty with a hole along one end for stuffing. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, Michael will stuff and sew the covers closed, distributing them to shelters and tiny home villages across the area. Why Participate? By joining this project, you contribute to both environmental sustainability and aiding unsheltered individuals in Los Angeles. Pattern Instructions: Please use the provided pattern for the pillow covers, as it has been personally vetted by Michael for effectiveness. Detailed instructions, including pictures, are available to ensure ease of use. Michael conducted a special Zoom Room session to discuss the project and demonstrate the process; the recording is available for those interested in learning more. Guidelines: It's crucial to follow the provided instructions precisely to ensure the pillows fit into pillowcases upon completion. No deviations from the specified size are permitted. Avoid deviating or improvising from the instructions to maintain consistency and effectiveness. The pillow cover must be made from either one cut or two cuts of fabric only. Please use only the types of fabric and thread listed on the pattern. Questions or Concerns: For any inquiries regarding the project, feel free to contact Tiffany at tiffany@craftingchange.org . Who Can Participate: This project is suitable for novice and beginners. It is great for families or groups, offering an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact together. Connect with Bags Into Beds: Follow Bags Into Beds on Instagram for additional insights into their work and the possibility of seeing your pillows in action. Must Knows approved patterns Pillow Covers Patterns pillow cover Pillowcovers Sew Pillow Cover Pattern Easy to sew pillow covers, leave a small opening for Bags Into Beds to stuff! PATTERN Sew Bags Into Bed Zoom Room Zoom Room with Bags Into Beds Founder Michael Montondon PATTERN shipping guidelines ON HOLD! Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally
- Project: Grace Upon Grace Project | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Grace Upon Grace Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period products to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Cosmetic Bags Sew 4200 3839 project must-knows The Grace Upon Grace Project has The First Period Project in partnership with multiple local school districts in Northern Colorado. In conjunction with health educators they provide several thousand menstruating persons their first period kits in conjunction with menstruation education. These kits need cosmetic bags to store all the period products and educational materials in and this is how Crafting Change can help. FOR THE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR THEY HOPE TO RECEIVE 4200 COSMETIC BAGS FROM US FOR ONGOING DISTRIBUTIONS! 1) Cosmetic Bags - The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". Slightly bigger is okay, but not smaller. This size holds just the right amount of supplies. Boxing the bottom is not required, but is always a nice addition if you choose. You may make ANY pattern you choose if it meets the size guidelines. We have some suggested patterns here, and we welcome suggestions from you to add to our library! We really want to make bags girls will love, so please look at our carefull cultivated list of fabrics to use! IMPORTANT This list was generated from the trends and styles that are popular for the 2025 school year for our target age group. FABRIC The Y2K Aesthic is all the rage: Tie-dye: A classic Y2K pattern that comes in a variety of colors and designs. Animal prints: Leopard, zebra, and tiger prints were popular in the 2000s. Floral prints: BRIGHTLY COLORED Large, bold floral patterns (no pastels) Geometric shapes: Triangles, squares, and circles in contrasting colors. Licensed Prints: Anime, Manga & K-Pop Video Games like Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Fortnite Nickelodeon & Cartoon Network: Steven Universe, Adventure Time and The Loud House Disney/Marvel Frozen Characters: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf continue to be beloved by many young girls. Encanto Characters: The vibrant characters from the animated film Encanto have gained popularity due to their diverse representation and catchy songs. Moana: This strong and independent Polynesian princess has resonated with many young girls. Raya and the Last Dragon: The titular characters from this animated adventure film have also captured the hearts of many middle school girls. Marvel Characters: Superheroes like Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Shuri have a strong following among young girls. Fabric Textures/Content 100% cotton; See the list below for styles of fabric popular with ages we are making for, this is really important, no your audience, we want the girls to be PROUD of their bags. Great chance to use rescued fabrics (not couch fabric!): Velours in fun colors-line the bags with cotton/nylon/poly Upholstery fabric samples with some metalic streaks (NOT GLITTER) or neon/bright colors Distressed Denim lined with cotton/nylon/poly *Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Sew Beginners Cosmetic Bag by The Sewing Room Channel This Beginners Cosmetic Bag tutorial by The Sewing Channel on YouTube will show you how to make a cosmetic bag size 7 1/2" x 10". You can make it with 2 fabrics on the outside or use just one fabric, zipper closure, very detail sewing instructions. PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN SEW Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN shipping guidelines Our new goal is 4200 over the entire 2025 school year, so please ship batches as you get them done, but please don't feel like you need to ship 10 at a time. It is more cost effective to ship a larger batch if you plan to sew more. They will have 2-3 distributions during the year and if they think they will be short for a particular distribution they will reach out well ahead of time and we will have a "PALOOZA" sewing day to get a bunch sewn for them! UPS/FEDEX/USPS Grace Upon Grace Project First Period Kit Program 5810 Last Pointe Drive Windsor, CO 80550 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Shipping
- Poicy Page | Crafting Change
The important policies regarding non-discrimination, zoom rooms and health and safety for Crafting Change . policies The officers, directors, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation or gender identity. It is the policy of Crafting Change not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, color, religion or national origin. non-discrimination policy zoom room policy and etiquette Crafting Change is committed to providing a positive and productive environment for our volunteers. To ensure a shared understanding of expectations, we have developed the following policies and etiquette guidelines for our Zoom Rooms. Crafting Change Zoom Room Policies All volunteers of Crafting Change must adhere to the organization's Non-Discrimination Policy outlined below. The officers, directors, committee members, employees, and persons served by this corporation shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation or gender identity. It is the policy of Crafting Change not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, color, religion or national origin. To foster a positive and productive environment, the following additional policies apply to all Zoom Room participants: Crafting Commitment: Volunteers are required to use the Zoom Rooms as a time to craft for our charity partners. Our volunteer hosts dedicate their time and utilize organizational resources to facilitate these crafting sessions. By participating in Zoom Rooms, volunteers commit to supporting our organization's mission through their crafting efforts. This policy ensures that our collective efforts are focused on fulfilling our charitable goals and helping our partners. Respectful Communication: Discussions must remain respectful and avoid topics that may create conflict, such as politics, religion, or other controversial subjects. The Zoom Host will mute participants violating this policy and give a verbal warning. The Host reserves the right to remove anyone from the Zoom Room at any time if they are in violation of this policy. Zoom Room Management: Zoom Rooms may be canceled or ended at any time for any reason by the Host or Crafting Change. Disclaimer: Comments made in Zoom Rooms do not necessarily reflect the views of the nonprofit corporation Crafting Change. By following these policies we can ensure that our Zoom Rooms remain safe, inclusive, and focused on our mission. Zoom Room Etiquette: Turn off background sounds such as TV’s and radios. Keep yourself muted until you want to speak. Share the room; Ensure everyone is heard. Socializing is encouraged, crafting is required. Please only come if you plan on crafting for our charity partners. Ask questions by raising your hand with the “Raise Hand” button, or wave at us with your actual hand if your button is not working. Use chat to ask questions that can easily be answered that way. Please do not Zoom and drive. We care about your safety and insist that you wait until you are safely out of your vehicle or parked with the engine off before you join us to craft. By following these guidelines, we can create a harmonious and productive crafting space that makes everyone feel welcome. smoke-free crafting policy Safe Crafting & Healthy Giving~Smoke-Free Crafting Environment Policy We care about the health of everyone involved in Crafting Change! This policy ensures all donated items, regardless of the charity partner, are crafted in a completely smoke-free environment, free from: Cigarette smoke Cigar smoke Pipe smoke E-cigarettes All forms of vaping Marijuana smoke (including all smokable forms) This includes homes where smokers reside, even if they smoke "outside only." **For ease of this policy, we will use the term smoke/smokers to refer to any form of inhaling and either smoke or vapor. Why Smoke-Free? We prioritize the well-being of our most vulnerable recipients, including cancer patients, NICU babies, and children, but ultimately every person deserves the same healthy items. Secondhand smoke, vapor, and even lingering residue (third-hand smoke) can cause respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer. There is no effective way to remove this residue from crafted items. What is Third-Hand Smoke (and Vape Residue)? Even if smoking or vaping happens outside, residue can settle on clothes, hair, furniture, and linger for weeks. This invisible residue, called third-hand smoke (for cigarettes and tobacco products) or third-hand vape residue (for e-cigarettes), contains harmful chemicals that can't be easily removed through laundry or airing out a space. It can re-emit into the air or be absorbed through the skin. Studies show laundering such items may not remove contamination and could even worsen it. Maintaining a Smoke-Free Crafting Environment To participate in our volunteer crafting program, we require all volunteers to create their handmade items in a smoke-free environment. This includes: Smoke-Free Residence: Not living with smokers in the same residence. This includes full and part-time residents of your space. Understanding and Alternatives We understand this requirement may not be feasible for all volunteers. We encourage open communication and are happy to discuss alternative ways to contribute, such as: Fundraising Events: Join us on our fundraising committee and help us raise vital funds to keep our programs going. Social Media & Community Outreach: Help spread the word about Crafting Change on social media platforms and in your local community. Email Campaigns : Contribute your writing skills by helping us craft compelling email messages to our supporters. By maintaining a smoke-free crafting environment, we ensure the safety and comfort of everyone who interacts with our handmade items. For More Information on the dangers of second and third hand smoking: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Third Hand Smoke Resource Center Third Hand Smoke Is No Joke: We understand that quitting smoking can be challenging for you or your household members. Here are some resources to help: We understand that quitting smoking can be challenging for you or your household members. Here are some resources to help: American Lung Association "Freedom From Smoking" Program National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitline 1–877–44U–QUIT (1–877–448–7848) Smokefree.gov : How to Quit Smoking
- Tally | Crafting Change
Crafting Change: Matching makers to projects with purpose, helping those in need. Tally the donations you send to our partner charities. tally Tally right here on our website, or click the button below to open a new window for our Google Form. TALLY YOUR DONATION
- Knit The Rainbow | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for Knit the Rainbow. Knit The Rainbow 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Knit The Rainbow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in New York City. At least 40% of the homeless youth in New York City identify as LGBTQ+. Knit the Rainbow works to empower and protect these youth by providing them with handmade knit & crochet winter clothing accessories. Knit the Rainbow (KtR) is the first organization of its kind in the United States, providing thousands of hand-made winter garments a year for homeless LGBTQ+ Youth. Our programs are dedicated to giving these youth a warm and fashionable protective layer of clothing that is imperative to their comfort and survival during harsh winter months. what are we crafting? Collection over until Fall 2025 project must-knows COLLECTION OVER! WILL BEGIN COLLECTING ITEMS AGAIN FALL 2025 The following information comes directly from Austin Rivers, Founder of Knit the Rainbow during my 1:1 Zoom with him as well as when he spoke during one of our Sew-A-Thons. LGBTQIA+ youth living on the streets are trying to blend in. They have been thrown out of their homes for their sexuality or gender identity. They don't want a rainbow on their body to further target them on the streets. Colors that both hide dirt and help them blend in keep them safe. COLORS : For safety and no access to washing facility, please use Black Forest Green Dark Purples Dark Blues Darker Grays Browns Camouflage Yarns Verigated Yarns in these color families Fiber Type : Washable wools and acrylic are ideal for this project. What are WE making? We keep a focus on the items they receive the least of from other volunteers. 1. Fingerless Gloves/Wristers 2. Earwarmers/Headbands 3. Cowls/Neck Warmers While our focus is on cowls, fingerless gloves and headbands/earwarmers, KtR is accepting the following items during their winter collection and we hope you will consider sending in any items you have made: Hats Scarves Socks Sweaters Gloves Scoodies Earwarmers+++ Fingerless Gloves+++ Neck Warmers/Cowls+++ +++Our focus this year as these items are the ones they receive the least of from other volunteers. TINY HEARTS: Feel free to include some tiny hearts with your items. DO NOT attach them to your item and do not leave long strings as they attach with a tag gun. You can tally them with us, but we are not adding them as an item we are collecting because we are not encouraging people to send them unless they are already sending donations of winter items. Must Knows suggested patterns Fingerless Gloves/Mittens Beanies/Hats Earwarmers-Headbands cowls-scarves-scoodies Patterns cowls - scarves - scoodies Cowls Crochet Double Fringe Cowl This is a super easy cowl that you can make quickly Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Homespun Fabia Cowl This beginner project is worked back and forth in rows, then sewn together to make a ring. Pattern Crochet Undulating Cowl Knit The Rainbow Designer donated pattern! This more challenging pattern is good practice at increasing and decreasing stitches! Pattern Knit Neck Thingum This unisex, cozy tube helps fight off the bitter elements. Pattern All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarns for our partner projects! Pattern Crochet 1-Hour Pull-Over Scarf Super easy beginner pattern! Pattern Knit Straightforward Cowl Super easy pattern for beginners. Can knit it with your favorite stitch pattern (knit/purl, cables) on the center stitches instead of garter stitch. Pattern Crochet Kodiak Hooded Pocket Scarf This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are half double crochet and seaming. It's also super fast to work up! Pattern Crochet Amplitude Scarf Knit the Rainbow designer donated pattern! Vertical stripes on a fun and easy scarf with a thick fringe. Pattern Knit Mariner's Cowl This fast and easy cowl with 2x2 ribbing will fit any neck! Pattern fingerless gloves/mittens - earwarmers/headbands Gloves Earwarmers All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects. Pattern Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern. Pattern Crochet Suzette Stich Ear Warmer This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial. Pattern Crochet Ear Warmers 3 Ways This basic ear warmer pattern has 3 unique finishing techniques! Pattern Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations. Pattern Knit Topless Mittens Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost project. Pattern Crochet Gender Neutral Ear Warmer This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice! Pattern Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side. Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Ribbed Headband Easy ribbed gender neutral headband. Pattern Knit Crafting Change Knitted Ear Warmer An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters. Pattern hats and hearts hats hearts All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts 3 Ways Melanie Shovelski shares 3 patterns for tiny hearts and diagrams. Pattern Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! Pattern Knit The CC Beanie This replica of the the popular CC beanie is super easy and popular! Pattern Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please any person that receives it! Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts Video Tutorial This video shows how to make tiny hearts easily! Pattern Knit Skyping All-Purpose Beanie This gender neutral all purpose beanie is great for knitters of all skill levels! Pattern Crochet Classic Ribbed Beanie This easy pattern for beginners is a classic ribbed beanie for everyone! Pattern Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! Pattern Crochet Chunky Crochet Beanie This easy, chunky hat will keep teens toasty this winter! Pattern Knit How To Knit A Hat This is beginning video tutorial teaches anyone how to knit a ribbed hat! Pattern Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. Pattern shipping guidelines Knit the Rainbow has many local drop off points at local yarn shops across the country, check them out here. Ship to: NEW 2024 ADDRESS, PLEASE CHANGE IN PIRATE SHIP! Knit the Rainbow, Inc. 4650 Broadway #2003 New York, NY 10040 For our statement on Give Back Box go here. Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally
- Project: Every Day Action | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Every Day Action 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care sli p & tally your donation this is how it works About We are proud to support Every Day Action in North Hollywood, CA. Every Day Action was created and founded by Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Both women, having worked over 10 years on sets, have continually asked why the leftover gourmet food from catering is thrown out and not donated. Now, this 501(c)3 organization takes perceived waste and redistributes it to the homeless throughout the Los Angeles area. Working closely with Film & Television sets, they take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps and community fridges throughout the region. Hillary Cohen challenges everyone to ask yourself, "What did you do today to help your community or someone in need?" what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Bags (Upcycled Feed Bags) Sew 50 50 Winter Hats Sew/Knit/Crochet 100 0 project must-knows We are partnered with Every Day Action to provide them bags for the Personal Care Kits they put together to distribute to the homeless encampments in the LA area they serve. These kits contain essential personal care items like toothpaste, socks, toothbrushes, combs, feminine hygiene products, soap sacks, and other essentials. We have 4 bag options: 1) Up-cycled Feed bags - Using the model of Every Day Action and taking perceived waste and redistributing it: Our primary bag patterns is an up-cycled bag that reclaims dog food or feed bags and transforms them in to reusable tote bags! We have videos below, here is the basic supply list and how to prep them for sewing: Materials: Feed bags (made of tarp-like plastic) Washing machine Tide with Oxyclean, Oxyclean, or baking soda Strong thread (Bonded UV thread recommended) Heavy Duty Polyester ok. Prepare the bags: Cut off the top and bottom of the bag. Remove any remaining crumbs. Clean the feed bags: Fill your washing machine tub as full as possible. You may have to override your tub's settings to ensure the tank is full Use Tide with Oxyclean, or Oxyclean or Baking Soda with your detergent Avoid harsh chemicals like Borax or bleach. Hang the bags to dry and i f there's still odor or oil, rewash Tips: If a bag doesn't survive the washing process, it wouldn't have survived as a bag for our partner. Toss it and be glad you didn't sew something that wouldn't last! For a larger number of bags or to involve kids, consider using a kiddie pool outside to wash them. Fill it with water, add dish soap and scrub the bags. Rinse thoroughly. By following these steps, you can transform old feed bags into durable and eco-friendly reusable bags to distribute with hygiene supplies to people experiencing homelessness. 2) Tote Bag from a Large Tarp - You can create tote bags that are functional, reusable and very sturdy using a tarp from the hardware store! A camo or dark one is preferred. 3) Large Heavy Duty Tote Bags - You can use our patterns for the Super Tote or similar pattern and create a large heavy duty bag. See below for fabric. 4) Adult sized drawstring backpacks - Sewn drawstring backpacks are a great option as they pull close and keep items from getting lost. See below for fabric. Our neighbors who are unsheltered need bags that are strong and weather resistant. Please use darker colors so they are less likely to show dirt and and stand out, which can be important for safety. Great fabrics: 5) Soap Sacks - Knit/Crochet soap sacks will be placed in hygiene bags. 6) Warm Winter Items- Collecting winter items September 15th through January 30th. Items are only for unsheltered adults and will be skewed 70/30 male Please use darker colors to hide dirt and not stand out, which can be important for safety. Hats & Gloves: Knit/Crochet or single layer fleece Earwarmers FLEECE ONLY We have a special Wish List set up to help us fill up the bags and backpacks we are making. We distribute our bags on Skid Row, Veterans Row and other locations throughout LA in collaboration with Every Day Action. If you'd like to help us fill up our bags with much needed hygiene items please find needed items here: Upholstery Waterproof Canvas Polyester Twill Sailcloth Duck cloth Ripstop Nylon Denim approved patterns Up-cycled Feed Bags Winter Hats Backpacks & Totes Soap Sacks Winter Earwarmers Winter Gloves Must Knows Patterns up-cycled feed bag and camo-tarp totes Bags Sew Tote from a Camo Tarp A fun new way to make a tote bag from a large tarp from a hardware store! PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial (Assembly Line) This video shows how to make the totes in an assembly line fashion. PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial The best video on how to make a feed bag into a tote! PATTERN backpacks and tote bags backpack Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN soap sacks SoapSacks Crochet Knotty Soap Sack This sack PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Sudsy Soap Sack by Denise Smith This fun soap sack uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet to give it a great textured look. Designed for Crafting Change by Craftivist Denise Smith PATTERN Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Kitty Sack This adorable kitty cat soap sack is cute all year round, but especially during the Fall! PATTERN Crochet Lil Ripples Soap Sack This super cute sack uses the sedge stitch. PATTERN Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns PATTERN Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! PATTERN Crochet Hear Me Roar Soap Sack by Melanie This adorable dino soap sack pattern was created by Melanie Shovelski. It will make washing up so much more fun! PATTERN Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN All Craft Types Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. PATTERN WINTER HATS winter hats Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More winter earwarmers Earwarmer Sew Fleece Headband with Front Knot Easy fleece headband with cute knot up front! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Super simple Ear Warmer, link includes a You Tube video as well as tutorial. PATTERN Sew Ear Warmer with Contrasting Binding Modification of original pattern to add this cute contrasting binding and hidden back seam! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Headband Simple fleece ear warmer headband modified from original pattern to hide the back seam to make it more comfortable for the wearer! PATTERN fingerless gloves gloves Sew Mad Cap Hats Best Fingerless Gloves Ever (Fleece) Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Topless Mittens Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Knit Cozy Thermal Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Sew Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Pattern Shipping shipping guidelines We are no longer collecting EDA donations at CCHQ Please ship to them directly in California. Every Day Action accepts shipping whenever you complete your donations. they make kits approximately 4 times a year so it is okay to save up what you are making and ship occasionally. Please include a care slip and be sure to write the date on it. Every Day Action can only accept USPS at this time because they only have a post office box. Ship via United States Postal Service (USPS) to: Every Day Action PO Bo x 5591 North Hollywood, CA 91616 TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP
- Projects | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Craftivist Projects Take a look at our current projects and partner charities and find the project that matches your interests best! Follow the steps below and make sure to return here and tally your donation. TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP 01 Find your project match, follow the pattern and make needed items. 02 Print our care slip and ship your handmade items to our partner charity. 03 Return to our website to tally your donation . sewing knit/crochet sewing sewing Butterfly Haven MO Sew- CURRENTLY AWAITING NEEDS LIST Butterfly Haven is a 501c3 nonprofit in St. Louis, MO. Butterfly Haven serves children impacted by Foster Care and families who have experienced a Crisis situation such as a house fire or the recent flooding that impacted the area. Butterfly Haven Project Page Cascade Health (Pete Moore Hospice House) OR Sew - Patriotic Quilts for Veterans (lapghan size), Quilts (Lapghan size), Dignity Covers, Dignity Scarves Cascade Health is a local, nonprofit health care organization founded to fill the unmet health needs and make life better for those we have the privilege to serve in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Services Offered: Hospice, Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Diabetes & Nutrition, Travel Health, Occupational Health. Our people are caring, qualified professionals. Our programs are innovative, patient-centered and focused on outcomes. Together, we touch lives and create a stronger, healthier community. Cascade Health Project Page Colorado Visiting Nurse Association CO Sew - Quilts for hospice patients, Fiddle Mats CVNA provides quality and compassionate care across Front Range communities. They are a 501c3 and will provide care no matter the ability to pay. CVNA Project Page Every Day Action California Sew - Up-cycled Feed Bag Tote Bags, Adult Drawstring Backpacks EDA take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps and com munity fridges throughout the region. Get more info on the Every Day Action project page. Every Day Action Projet Page The Foster Network South Dakota Sew ~ WE ARE WAITING FOR UPDATED NEEDS LIST The Foster Network’s mission is to empower and support foster parents so they can in turn provide a safe and caring environment giving each child and adolescent the opportunity to thrive. The Foster Network Project Page The Grace Upon Grace Project Colorado Sew ~ Cosmetic Bags The Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period produ cts to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. The Grace Upon Grace Project ~ Project Page Hopa Mountain Montana Sew ~ Fleece Winter Hats Hopa Mountain is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Bozeman, Montana and serving the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders who are improving education, ecological health, and economic development. Hopa Mountain ~ Project Page Leaving A Legacy New Jersey Sew ~ Tote Bags, Chemo Caps, Heart Hugs, Cosmetic Bags Leaving A Legacy is a program under the 501c3 Raising Hope for Others. This program makes comfort care bags for cancer patients at several care centers in their area. Leaving A Legacy Project Page Mental Health Resource Center Florida Sew - Blankets, Fiddlers, Tote Bags, Backpacks, Mental Health Resource Center is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a wide range of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, children and families and has 2 programs for the homeless. Get more info on the Mental Health Resource Center Project Page! Mental Health Resource Center Project Page Nashville Launch Pad Tennessee Sew - Blankets/Lapghans, Pillowcases, Twin Sized Quilt, Warm Winter Items Nashville Launch Pad's m ission is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Nashville Launch Pad Project Page Path & Green OH Sew - Cosmetic Bags Path & Green is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to provide hope and a future to Lorain County girls in need by ending hygiene insecurity and period poverty. We partner with local school dis tricts and community-serving organizations to provide personal care items. Beyond meeting their basic needs, Path & Green wants girls to know they are worthy, loved and valued. Path & Green Project Page Patient Pet Advocates Oregon Sew - Pet Blankets (Medium and LARGE), kitty kick sticks Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to re-home pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Patient Pet Advocates Project Page Piper's Project Kansas Sew - Pillowcase, Winter Hats, Winter mittens/gloves Piper's Project is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps children impacted by foster care in Kansas as well as those in domestic violence shelters and those facing homelessness. Piper's Project - Project Page Planned Parenthood Colorado Sew - Tote Bags, Rice Heating Pads, Heart Hugs Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is a 501c3 nonprofit serving Colorado, NM and Las Vegas, NV. They believe in a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgement. Planned Parenthood Project Page The Remissionaries Nevada Sew - Quilts The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. The Remissionaries Project Page S.A.C.K. New Jersey Sew -Soap Sacks Their vision is to inspire groups of volunteers around the country to crochet/knit, collect and donate bar soap to their local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies and veterans clinics. Get more info on the S.A.C.K. Project Page! S.A.C.K. Project Page The Yonkofa Project Georgia (for Ghana) Sew - Backpacks, Menstrual Pads, Wet Bags The Yonkofa Project is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing sustainable healthcare in third world countries. They establish medical clinics in rural Ghana that provide care previously unavailable in those areas. They also have a program called "Keep Girls in School Campaign", to provide backpacks to school children and menstrual products to girls. Get more info on The Yonkofa Project - Project Page! The Yonkofa Project - Project Page knitting and crochet knitting and crochet Colorado Visiting Nurse Association CO Knit/Crochet - Twiddle Muffs CVNA provides quality and compassionate care across Front Range communities. They are a 501c3 and will provide care no matter the ability to pay. CVNA Project Page Each Stitch Counts New Jersey Knit/Crochet - Dish Cloths The mission of Each Stitch Counts is to alleviate hygiene insecurity by providing food pantries with dish and laundry detergent along with handmade dish cloths. Each Stitch Counts Project Page Embracing the ICU Nebraska Crochet - Tiny Octopus They are a 501c3 nonprofit. The y have a 4 pronged mission: Holiday's at the Hospital, Possible Bags, Parent to Parent, and Tribe Vibe. Embracing the ICU Project Page Every Day Action California Knit/Crochet - Soap Sacks, Winter Items Founded by Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Working closely with Film & Television sets, they take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps, shelters and com munity fridges throughout the region. Every Day Action Project Page Hopa Mountain Montana K nit/C rochet - Winter Hats for kids ages 5-12 Hopa Mountain is a 501c3 nonprofit based in Bozeman, Montana and serving the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mo untain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders who are improving education, ecological health, and economic development. Hopa Mountain Project Page Knit the Rainbow New York City K nit/C rochet - Earwarmers, Fingerless Gloves, Cowls Knit the Rainbow (KtR) was founded in 2020 to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City survive the brutal winters. All of our handmade garments are made with love by our volunteers across the country and placed right in the hands of those in need. Knit the Rainbow Project Page Leaving A Legacy New Jersey Knit/Crochet ~ Chemo Caps Leaving A Legacy is a program under the 501c3 Raising Hope for Others. This program makes comfort care bags for cancer patients at several care centers in their area. Leaving A Legacy Project Page Nashville Launch Pad Tennessee Knit/Crochet ~ Lapghans Nashville Launch Pad's m ission is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Nashville Launch Pad Project Page Patient Pet Advocates Oregon Knit/Crochet - Large Pet Bla nkets Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Patient Pet Advocates Project Page Pipers Project Kansas Knit/Cro chet - Soap Sacks (Ensure your sacks are 4"x6"), Winter hats, Winter gloves/mittens Piper's Project is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps children impacted by foster care in Kansas as well as those in domestic violence shelters and those facing homelessness. The Remissionaries Project Page The Remissionaries Nevada Knit/Crochet - Blankets The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast c ancer. The Remissionaries Project Page S.A.C.K. New Jersey Knit/Crochet - Soap Sacks (Ensure your sacks are 4"x6") Their vision is to inspire groups of volunteers around the country to crochet/knit, collect and donate bar soap to their local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies and veterans clinics. S.A.C.K. Project Page want to join others who share your passion? Join The Crafting Change Community on Facebook
- Give Back Box Statement | Crafting Change
Our Statement on Give Back Box What is the issue? Almost 3 years ago we signed up with Give Back Box to help volunteers save money on shipping. In January 2021, Crafting Change noticed that all of the labels on donations coming to HQ had identical tracking numbers. We also realized that all of the labels we printed out to ship our Keep Girls In School Campaign Kits to The Yonkofa Project ALSO had identical tracking numbers. These packages were rejected by our local UPS Store alerting us that it was fraudulent to put the same label on more than one package. This began our dialogue with Monika W, the Founder & CEO of GIve Back Box. Give Back Box Response (or lack thereof) Crafting Change to Give Back Box January 15, 2022 Monika, My 3 packages were rejected today by my local UPS store because all 3 had the same tracking number on them. The owner of the UPS Store said that this was fraudulent and that every single package should have it’s own unique tracking number. As a receiver of Give Back Box shipments for my own nonprofit, Crafting Change, I noticed that all of my parcels have the same tracking number as well. In fact, we have a lost parcel and tried to track it and have been unable to because it shows “delivered” but it was in fact one of these other boxes I received because it had the same tracking number on it. I don’t understand why each shipment doesn’t have it’s own unique tracking number on it? There seems to be one tracking number for all packages to Crafting Change. One tracking number for all packages to The Yonkofa Project, etc. "~Tiffany Herbert Give Back Box to Crafting Change January 17, 2022 Hi! Yes, each box needs a new unique label. It looks like our system error. However I see UPS do charge us for each box, even with duplicate labels. I'm sending you new labels now via UPS email and we will fix this ASAP. Thank you so much and apologize for it. Crafting Change to Give Back Box February 5, 2022 Hi Monika, I just wanted to see if you had progress in identifying this error as I see the labels for my charity are all still coming in with the same tracking number. In fact I just printed out a label to send to someone who wanted to donate items to us and noticed that it shows as “delivered” …. This means it is a duplicate. Tiffany Herbert Crafting Change Give Back Box to Crafting Change February 8, 2022 We received an email reply that had nothing to do with the issue at hand. Crafting Change to Give Back Box February 9, 2022 I replied reiterating the full issue with duplicate labels continuing to happen. Monika, I think we had some miscommunication. You said on 1/17/22 that each box needs a unique label. However all boxes are still getting the identical label/tracking number. That is what I was inquiring about. What I am not clear on is that all labels coming to Crafting Change have the same tracking number. All the labels going to The Yonkofa Project have the same tracking number. This does not seem right as there is no way to track them. I understand you are being billed for the labels, but you said that this was a glitch in your system you were working out, but it is still occurring. I noticed after you and I talked that the labels now have a new tracking number than they did in January, but it is a “new” duplicate one. Our charity is getting donations, which is amazing and I am grateful, I just am concerned because having the same tracking number on all of these packages, as you said in your initial email, is not correct but is still occurring. I was just inquiring when you thought it might be fixed? I, as a donor who loves to use Give Back Box to other charities, have the issue that my UPS store will not accept boxes with identical tracking numbers on them. If I want to donate to XYZ charity and print out 2 labels with the same tracking number and take them to my local UPS store, they won’t take them. It is also an issue, because when someone prints out the label, the tracking number is useless as it will show that their package has already been delivered even though it is sitting in their hands because the tracking number is being used over and over again,it is impossible to track a package. I so appreciate your attention to this, I just want to understand when Give Back Box will be fixing this glitch in your system that is causing the same label/tracking number to be used for all packages to each charity. it clearly is not your intention and not what has happened since you started in 2012. I’m sure your IT department can identify what is going on and get it fixed so everyone is getting the correct labels they have paid for. ~Tiffany Give Back Box to Crafting Change February 10, 2022 I will look into this and get back to you. End of Emails Information is POWER! WARNING: USE GIVE BACK BOX AT YOUR OWN RISK. Crafting Change does not have any affiliation nor do we endorse or support using them. However, we are keeping them up as a cost-saving option. If you jump through the hoops successfully you will get he fresh label and it will be valid, trackable and recognized by UPS. But it will not be without frustration. Please be aware that we have no ability to help in getting you your labels any faster. We are not responsible for nor do we have control over lost/destroyed packages. What goes wrong? Everyone who purchases that charity's label receives the exact same label with the exact same tracking number. Give Back Box has told us that this is a "glitch" in their system. This "glitch" has been going on now for over 2 years. If you use the first label you are sent, it 100% has a used tracking number and YOUR BOX WILL LIKELY NOT ARRIVE AT IT'S DESTINATION. We have reports of 3 volunteers whose packages have been lost or destroyed by UPS. Crafting Change as well as many of our partner charities are partnered with Give Back Box to purchase a $20 UPS label. You can ship a box 50 pounds and 108" in girth. With all of the difficulties, if you follow the below outlined procedures, you can get a usable, trackable label for your shipment. CRITICAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE GBB: After you make your purchase and you receive your email with your download, please immediately forward that email to Monika info@givebackbox.com Write: "Can I please have a fresh label with an unused tracking number? Thank you." DO NOT USE THE LABEL IN THAT DOWNLOAD WITH YOUR INITIAL PURCHASE it is FRAUDULENT. You may have to email Monika multiple times to get your valid label. I advise emailing her every 2-3 days until she responds. (People have been waiting up to 4 weeks for a label as of 9/15/24) You will get an email from Monika saying Yes and a 2nd email direct from UPS saying "Your Return Label is ready." That is the label you use to ship. You have jumped over all the hurdles, print your new label, track your package and cheer when it arrives! CRITICAL INFORMATION TO USE GBB "SAFELY" If you want to purchase a Give Back Box Label, these are our partners that are signed up. Click their name to go to their page on the GBB site. Crafting Change $20 The Yonkofa Project $20 Mental Health Resource Center $20 S.A.C.K. $20 Knit the Rainbow $39 Butterfly Haven $20 Leaving A Legacy (Raising Hope For Others) $20 Each Stitch Counts $20 Hopa Mountain $20 Path & Green $20 The Remissionaries $20 Grace Upon Grace Project $20
- Project: Patient Pet Advocates | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is dedicated to our partnership with Patient Pet Advocates in Eugene, OR. Patient Pet Advocates 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Instead of going to a shelter or pound, the pets are placed in foster homes until a permanent home can be found. They rehome approximately 12 pets per month. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Pet Blankets (L/XL Dog) Fleece Sew/No-Sew 20 19 Pet Beds (Med or Large) ALL 15 15 project must-knows Must Knows To craft for this charity, please read our Project Overview Sheet thoughtfully put together by our Advisory Board. It includes all the details and patterns. While our overview sheet includes MANY items, please check their needs list before beginning to craft to see what they currently need. 1) Pet Toys We have curated a variety of patterns for some great toys. When making ANY pet toy do not include squeakers or bells or anything that could be swallowed if the pet was able to open the toy for the safety of the pet. 2) Pet Beds - Please check their needs list to see what size beds they currently need. 3) Pet Blankets - these can be sewn, knit, crochet or no-sew. Please see our guidelines for sizing and then see what size is currently needed. suggested patterns Pet Patterns Patterns pet patterns Pet patters Crochet Patient Pet Advocates Project Overview Sheet & Patterns Project Overview & Links to ALL patterns for Patient Pet Advocates PATTERN Shipping shipping guidelines Items for this partner will be shipped directly to Patient Pet Advocates at their Post Office Box. At this time, they can only accept US Postal Service packages and they are not set up with Give Back Box. Shipping Address: Patient Pet Advocates PO Box 23 Springfield, OR 97477 TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP
- Project: | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Partner Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Description of Charity what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows Essential Project Must Knows and details of items to be crafted Must Knows approved patterns Things 1 Things 2 Things 3 Things 4 Patterns title of container one Thing 1 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container two Thing 2 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container three Thing 3 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container four Thing 4 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More shipping guidelines Insert requirements for shipping here ADDRESS/Details Here Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP
- Fundraiser | Crafting Change
Each year we host one major fundraiser. March 1-15, 2025 will be Crafting Change: Mission Possible. An online auction and sweepstakes. Join us for a great time. Our 3rd Annual Fundraising Event Crafting Change Spring Fundraiser On-Line Auction & Sweepstakes March 1-15,2025 If you are a small or large business interested in donating to our 2025 Spring Fundraiser please contact Tiffany@craftingchange.org 2025 Sponsors Thank you to our following friends in the business community who have already generously donated to our Spring 2025 fundraiser! More donors are being added often! Click on the photo to hear what they have donated and get the link to their website! Let us know who you are excited about by giving them a "❤️".
- Project: S.A.C.K. | Crafting Change
Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them. Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. S.A.C.K. 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Stacy Wiener, Founder of S.A.C.K., discovered through volunteering at food pantries, that there was a lack of essential toiletries available. One key reason is that people cannot use government subsidies, such as food stamps, to purchase them. When it comes to deciding on whether to eat vs. buy soap and shampoo, the choice becomes obvious. So, S.A.CK. was created to help fill this need. In September of 2017, S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness), was started as a grassroots effort to connect people from all over the world while crocheting/knitting soap sacks and then donating them (with a bar of soap in each one) to homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, relief efforts and social service agencies. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Soap Sacks ALL 250 94 project must-knows Crafting Change loves to make soap sacks and distribute them to our partner charities throughout the country. Often times we meet their needs really quickly. S.A.C.K and Crafting Change both encourage our volunteers who love making soap sacks to look within their local communities to see who may need them before sending them in to S.A.C.K. Please check out these two great resources here. Keep in mind when donating locally, you should include soap with your sack. Directory of Food Pantries: https://www.foodpantries.org/ Directory of Homeless Shelters: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ Directory of Little Free Pantries: http://mapping.littlefreepantry.org/ If you do not have anyone local to donate your soap sacks to, Stacy encourages you to look at our partner charities first and if their needs are met, you may ship them to S.A.C.K directly in NJ so Founder, Stacy Wiener can distribute them to organizations that have made requests directly to her. She is always happy to accept empty soap sacks and add soap to them prior to shipment! However, she gladly accepts soap too! While you are not required to attach the tag to your soap sack, it is a nice gesture to do this as it saves the charity time. You will find a link to the soap sack labels in the pattern section. Thank you for your interest in S.A.C.K. and your desire to help those in need with these amazing soap sacks! Must Knows recommended patterns Soap Sacks Patterns soap sacks knit All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Recommended & Tested Yarn List for all crafting change partner projects Pattern Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit/Crochet Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. Pattern Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski Pattern Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns Pattern Sew Sewn Soap Sack from a 12" Washcloth Sewn Soap Sack from a washcloth Pattern Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! Pattern ALL Soap Sack Tags A link to S.A.C.K. website for their tags to attach to your Soap Sacks! Pattern shipping guidelines 1. Please check to see if you can donate to a local organization. 2. Please check and see if any partner charities need them. 3. Ship directly to SACK if 1 or 2 are not an option. S.A.C.K. is happy to accept your shipment if you are unable to find a local organization that needs them. It is their mission to inspire you to donate locally. Please ship via USPS: S.A.C.K PO Box 33 Allenhurst, NJ 07711 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP