tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058367159975214122024-03-14T13:42:20.333-04:00Hopeful ThreadsKristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.comBlogger898125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-61345561996586338832022-08-24T10:00:00.000-04:002022-08-24T10:00:04.949-04:00FLUFF Continues!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just a little update to share that the FLUFF Project continues and a recent delivery was made to our local Juvenile Court. Another 62 stuffed friends are on their ways to provide hope, hugs & healing to a child in foster care. Thank you for continuing to care this way! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHzN2wNARtj9n42hjE5P0uyhyrtxf1AFUoA6nu8aSIJznhZWjZyP4atZToRDdwb1GrpMJJ8sL91e1qDFTrgbT2qdLfR5w2Fdlp0KbB2Oz6hqQ5mOHvye1MrkTRSGek72SYMufmugQY_xuG2ZbkLaNo_IUnyM49pEUzdfpnyOh1cabUSEDnxPbp3-c/s4032/PXL_20220729_134107171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHzN2wNARtj9n42hjE5P0uyhyrtxf1AFUoA6nu8aSIJznhZWjZyP4atZToRDdwb1GrpMJJ8sL91e1qDFTrgbT2qdLfR5w2Fdlp0KbB2Oz6hqQ5mOHvye1MrkTRSGek72SYMufmugQY_xuG2ZbkLaNo_IUnyM49pEUzdfpnyOh1cabUSEDnxPbp3-c/s320/PXL_20220729_134107171.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88n0D8f4vlCuQioT5T2VBnj6avZc1_TN2JVuGCeZrIa_CMGsTmrV-K44PbE9AJO-iOkAFJLomHPHR2wLJvqYPmHnz4MsD-oju5iU3eaiGNI_0ZO6cSJTnaAmaSeLutjfE7iSRHF1N0LYk9m5xnXWJwHdyzy8n7OJkiXPnXAaQgxG492vWQHQ3kWO/s4032/PXL_20220729_134112109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88n0D8f4vlCuQioT5T2VBnj6avZc1_TN2JVuGCeZrIa_CMGsTmrV-K44PbE9AJO-iOkAFJLomHPHR2wLJvqYPmHnz4MsD-oju5iU3eaiGNI_0ZO6cSJTnaAmaSeLutjfE7iSRHF1N0LYk9m5xnXWJwHdyzy8n7OJkiXPnXAaQgxG492vWQHQ3kWO/s320/PXL_20220729_134112109.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_8mh2M5UCa2XLlHd8MsmROU_I9Vxer2yZ_DnKGj17wXsr8nc204OHgB1Xe-M3jzmucwydl2Lt-U5YtqUcUVkIWXzqB8z_YksEKM7SbVUsN3UT3OCntsEycv1RWRxuyicMmtMwaWRbrAH5jKz8lEhcFsPUVIyjmyy-qOPaDdAgNLS1fwRWR1o4hiz/s4032/PXL_20220728_193038815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_8mh2M5UCa2XLlHd8MsmROU_I9Vxer2yZ_DnKGj17wXsr8nc204OHgB1Xe-M3jzmucwydl2Lt-U5YtqUcUVkIWXzqB8z_YksEKM7SbVUsN3UT3OCntsEycv1RWRxuyicMmtMwaWRbrAH5jKz8lEhcFsPUVIyjmyy-qOPaDdAgNLS1fwRWR1o4hiz/s320/PXL_20220728_193038815.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can learn more about the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a> and how you can be a part by <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">clicking HERE</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/?action=view&current=hopefulsiggy.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/hopefulsiggy.png" /></a></div>Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-49022046808590067152021-12-01T10:45:00.002-05:002021-12-01T10:45:38.477-05:00What an Honor!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's truly an honor when something I have created or shared how to create is used to help provide comfort or encouragement to another. This has been the ongoing case with my </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2012/11/g-tube-button-pads-tutorial.html" target="_blank">G-Tube Button Pads Tutorial found here.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Gh8sS6rtW8/YaeWoPd064I/AAAAAAAAaiY/k3FGSCegykoj0QQkuYfvPaXrWaq19W-lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/gtube%2Bpad%2Btutorial.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Gh8sS6rtW8/YaeWoPd064I/AAAAAAAAaiY/k3FGSCegykoj0QQkuYfvPaXrWaq19W-lwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/gtube%2Bpad%2Btutorial.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rkEOxmtn2ik/YaeWnrtUHnI/AAAAAAAAaiU/zLG95nji4LoncLI0yBlMtvXh837mnP-iQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/gtube%2Bpad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="400" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rkEOxmtn2ik/YaeWnrtUHnI/AAAAAAAAaiU/zLG95nji4LoncLI0yBlMtvXh837mnP-iQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h478/gtube%2Bpad.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This tutorial has been shared and sewn more than any I've created. It is currently <a href="https://www.cookchildrens.org/giving/volunteers/stitch-a-wish-volunteers" target="_blank">highlighted on the Stitch-A-Wish of Cook Children's Hospital</a> and soon to be on <a href="https://www.archildrens.org/support-us/volunteer-engagement/donating-toys-and-gifts" target="_blank">the Volunteer Page of Arkansas Children's</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And to be certain, this precious, delightful boy is the inspiration behind it all!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044205917755" target="_blank">Learn more about the miracle of Elijah James here. </a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MR9dTvefNpw/VCtRerxwpqI/AAAAAAAAK8I/60n85FCx2CcoNMvARPW2k2WyoP9hYDRcwCPcBGAYYCw/s960/Eli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MR9dTvefNpw/VCtRerxwpqI/AAAAAAAAK8I/60n85FCx2CcoNMvARPW2k2WyoP9hYDRcwCPcBGAYYCw/w640-h480/Eli.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eli is using one of the Reusable Bed Pads with <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2014/01/tutorial-reusable-absorbent-underpads.html" target="_blank">tutorial available here</a>. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you for sharing your lives with me through the years and using my efforts for so much GOOD! It matters, in so many ways! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/?action=view&current=hopefulsiggy.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/hopefulsiggy.png" /></a></div>Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-65398352669232347612021-10-04T18:49:00.003-04:002021-12-01T10:17:29.386-05:00FLUFF Project - Stuffed Friends for children in Foster Care<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/">Be sure to see all the latest donated "Fluff" on my Instagram, @hopefulthreads</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img aria-label="Photo - Portrait - Sep 29, 2021, 1:59:54 PM" class="SzDcob" data-iml="44508.19999998808" height="625" jsname="uLHQEd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cbFH3aw9PFd3QgZt8M8JNKl6zGfeKpNwdQ0mE6sLM8ABKMVm1aeuMxCVwTpdn5nADPFwzM4j2IJQiLaNUvwP0RcH-GpxxDxRi7ZTK0jv8MeJhcD1UZaSoKabSaMXwiFB71wSQna4XUzbMjZvzECB4tPOSmhycREcOCihwkkuqesuRFeqzeRqvTPvI438Uguxu6zgh6mz-BzG1jTRna9tPFSpjLTjGW7Es_o5lyb-N9xA6wEdtfsqk0Jyw3mUV5MpQvxCkGIEkkVMb5mcgcHkVZ8u3WOxcPb28a1TnECZEzicB1L1lx548ThIp8DZNqeGMSfTC5DhaeFvxJjhCNvVgqnVQ8TUprrEb35XRyLDnp8n99FIAbo_fVFTXdGZ_J6LdMxF6R9wRzt1aKuH5H5PEpGfEhvDHNbpApGVasxXPV6cpFI-mf3z5M9sR7JzbeIMNIVAYvqiQHtpneYMroQo7hh8TMN-mdbIovZBGC5sxSR6kTt2YlYFA71Z1dWnJTde6pq60wqP5gn-Cdb1cBBHUNWUco5QqKprPRJr62Q_8Sy4FeasstfQH64mFhT8Lgvimn7KGHBmgCs6rilrQgnbgps1IovI1kDwC6N52zAvilcyCm6jM_WbE4m2wYSMGqlFpsCzdpPi86AHhp4ucYVKnO3pl0mlO6qvzXTffX56RKRcMHjZabehhbIj-d4cXxr_PlF4py8RiWwGDr3V5NFsGPrN=w469-h625-no?authuser=0" style="text-align: left; transform: translate3d(0px, 0px, 0px) rotate(0deg);" width="469" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Total friends donated fast approaching 3,000!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html">Learn more on the "Fluff Project" page HERE</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/?action=view&current=hopefulsiggy.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/designsbyjenn/Hopeful%20Threads/hopefulsiggy.png" /></a></div>Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-72659794097676653122020-12-08T11:01:00.000-05:002020-12-08T11:01:02.065-05:00"All Because of Christ" - Austin Stone Worship<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_LGWqPp2nco" frameborder="0"></iframe>Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-42898072104805901832020-03-20T15:02:00.001-04:002020-03-20T15:06:46.658-04:00Fill Your Time With FLUFF For Good! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Praying you are all well and stay that way. </div>
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While you're stuck in the house, there are still ways to bring joy to yourself and others through creating! And, if you would like to help make stuffed friends for children in foster care, we will gladly make sure they get into the hands of those children. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a> has been doing this for over 7 years now and has delivered more than 2,500 stuffed friends! #hopehugshealing</span></div>
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There is currently a greater need for items specifically for ages 2 and under, but all are welcome.<br />
You can <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">learn more HERE</a> and feel free to <a href="mailto:hopefulthreads@yahoo.com" target="_blank">EMAIL ME</a> with any questions!</div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-35814959268937635612019-06-02T09:43:00.000-04:002019-06-02T09:43:00.144-04:00FLUFF Project 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Wanted to take a minute to share a recent article with you all that highlights the need for the collection of stuffed friends, that we do through the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a>. Find the article <a href="https://knoxvillenshopperews-tn.newsmemory.com/?selDate=20190529&editionStart=Shopper+News+-+Northeast&goTo=A01" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are fast approaching 2.500 stuffed friends delivered to date! There is no way that would have been possible without the help and generosity of people like YOU! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will be making another delivery soon, so if you would like to participate, you can learn more on the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a> tab above or by <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. </span><br />
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-10478722619892704542019-03-26T16:59:00.002-04:002019-03-26T16:59:28.567-04:00FLUFF PROJECT - Continued Giving!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A short message to let you know that <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">the #FluffProject</a> continues to provide Hope, Hugs & Healing through the gift of stuffed friends to children in Foster Care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/" target="_blank">follow with me on Instagram</a> if you'd like, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/" target="_blank">@hopefulthreads</a> </span></div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-5535591273032806002017-05-31T09:25:00.000-04:002017-05-31T09:25:02.131-04:00FLUFF Project Delivery SOON!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A brief update and reminder.....</div>
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FLUFF Project delivery soon! Waiting on date from Juvenile Court since it is such a large delivery! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/" target="_blank">Stay connected and see photos on Instagram, @hopefulthreads</a></div>
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More soon....</div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-80194887559435924462017-04-22T05:55:00.002-04:002020-02-19T21:07:22.733-05:00FLUFF Project - Collection Target Date Moved AHEAD <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to let you know that I have moved the target date for our current <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">Fluff Project</a> collection to June 1, 2017. We have had several unexpected (and some expected!) things that have delayed my sewing time and I don't have near the stuffed friends finished for delivery that I have cut and in the sewing process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are also hopeful that this extra time will allow more of you to participate as well, and help us reach our goal of the biggest single delivery to date of 500 stuffed friends for children in foster care! Can you help us???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We currently have around 200 friends ready for delivery, so we could use quite a few more to reach our goal! Here's some specific ideas of how you can help....</span></div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sew, Crochet, Knit, Hand-make a new stuffed friend!</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Spread the word about our <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">#fluffproject</a> collection, locally and through social media. There are share options at the bottom of this message to make it even easier for you!</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Watch for SALES! I've found adorable and very inexpensive stuffed friends to purchase for our collection following holidays like Valentine's and Easter. Keep watch for these opportunities to boost the number of items able to give without busting the budget! </span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Get your GROUP involved! This is a fun and easy outreach opportunity to include family, friends, church, scout and other group organizations. </span></b></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other specifics about this collection <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2017/03/fluff-project-new-mascot-logo-and-huge.html" target="_blank">can be found HERE</a>.</span></div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-15779430835058764372017-04-18T15:49:00.001-04:002017-04-18T15:49:34.235-04:00Send the FLUFF!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have spent the past week fighting off a very nasty virus. We are slowly.....but VERY thankfully, coming out of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have so much I can't wait to update on as we get back in the swing. But just wanted to say.....yes! PLEASE keep sending the FLUFF for our big collection goal! The sickness delayed my sewing and so is pushing back delivery, so you still have time to have your stuffed friends included!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just wanted to post a quick update to share with you all that our current count of stuffed friends donated for our upcoming <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">#FLUFFproject</a> delivery is at 115!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are super excited for your amazing support and contributions towards this very special project! Thank you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you all are having a wonderful 1st day of SPRING!</span></div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-31371346747025108102017-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:002017-03-01T09:00:20.588-05:00FLUFF Project - New Mascot, Logo and HUGE collection!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I mentioned in my last post that we had a new "face" for the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a>. I've been about to BURST to share him with you!!!! So, without further delay, say hello to Finn!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finn is the fluffy, friendly face that has been carefully and specifically created to represent the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a>! I couldn't love him any more than I already do and I'm so very grateful to my incredibly talented and giving friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samanthaliz/" target="_blank">Samantha</a>, who brought him to life! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will begin updating all <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank">FLUFF Project</a> information with this new logo, and welcome you to share as well! Finn will adorn all of our outreach information, donations and become an image recognized for Hope, Hugs & Healing. Did I mention how much I love him???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, this year marks a BIG anniversary to celebrate! This April marks the beginning of our 5th year of collecting stuffed friends for children in foster care! It truly doesn't seem possible. We held our first collection as one of <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-2013-project-announcement.html" target="_blank">our Monthly Projects in April 2013</a>. April is also the month when our family began our journey into foster care 7 years ago. And, April marks the 5th year since our first adoption through foster care too. April is a very special month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would LOVE to host our biggest collection and delivery to date! I would LOVE to show up with a delivery of 500+ stuffed friends! I've been collecting for the past couple of months with this in mind, so we already have a great start! I've also been cutting stuffed friend patterns like a crazy woman, to begin sewing this month. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">NEW items only. First, because these children deserve no less. Second, this may be the one and only personal item they have that they feel is all theirs at this time....let's make it a good one! Additionally, used stuffed toys can cause issues for our children with allergies and sensitivities. Thank you for understanding!</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Any type (sewn, knit/crochet, store bought) of stuffed animal or doll is welcome. Please just refrain from any designs that could potentially be scary or offensive. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All ages included. Children in the foster care system range in age from Newborn - 18 years old, that's a broad audience to create for, so lots of possibilities...and everyone can use a special friend! </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Items should be shipped by April 15th....thought that it being "tax day" it would be a memorable date to keep in mind! lol! This will also allow me to have them delivered by the end of April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for inspiration for handmade donations, be sure and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/hopefulthreads/stuffed-friends/" target="_blank">check out my "Stuffed Friends" board on Pinterest HERE.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will also post progress updates and donations received throughout, on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopefulThreads/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> pages, so you can follow along. I'm super excited to share this with you and look forward to all the <i>HOPE, HUGS & HEALING</i> our stuffed friends will bring to the children who receive them. Thank you for being a part! </span></div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-3749684828343197842017-02-24T13:03:00.001-05:002017-02-24T13:03:33.048-05:00Loving our Foster Care Community and MORE!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here we are at the end of February already! Another exciting and busy month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My most exciting news and opportunity to share is that I have applied to become a foster care advocate through </span><a href="http://www.theforgotteninitiative.org/" style="font-size: x-large;">The Forgotten Initiative</a><span style="font-size: large;">. As part of the application process, I will be completing a project for our local foster care community, and making over the Visitation Area at our DCS office. We are super excited to have this privilege and would like to invite those of you who might be interested to be a part!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The goal of this project is to make this area a more inviting place to encourage family healing and bonding. We also want it to be a warm and cheerful place for all who use it. I have created a Target wishlist with items that will help do this. Additionally, I will be shopping at Hobby Lobby for "family" decorations and Home Depot for our paint and supplies if you'd like to contribute Gift Cards. Here's a </span><a href="https://www-secure.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=89f8f37b2869406dbee16de9985bbc8f&ref=registryCopiedLink" style="font-size: x-large;">LINK TO THE WISHLIST</a><span style="font-size: large;"> which includes items from $5-$350 and all are equally needed and would be put to good use! I will of course share photos here so you can see any gifts you have given, in action! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email me. Thanks in advance for your support and encouragement. 😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the alternatively creative front, I have been steadily pushing my way through a stack of projects and clearing room on my cutting table for easier productivity.....at least that lasts until I start work on the next project! It's the thought right???</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished a second dress for my oldest daughter, and this one was to her satisfaction with all my kinks worked out. Now on to the final and original requested prints for her graduation dress! I am so very honored that she asked and trusts me to make this special dress for her, that she will always remember. 💗</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't started sewing any yet, but have cut out even more stuffed friends for the </span><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FLUFF Project</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. I've got mermaids coming out my ears! My hope is to have the largest delivery to date this year....something I'll share more about soon! I'm going to be sewing these piles for MONTHS I imagine! Truly, wouldn't have it any other way! Such a blessing to get to send love and hugs to so many children facing tough times. </span><a href="https://www.fairfieldworld.com/wemakeforgood/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fairfield World</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> has once again shown their incredible generosity and support by sending over </span><a href="https://www.fairfieldworld.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Poly-fil</a><span style="font-size: large;"> to help stuff all these handmade friends! We are soooo grateful! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ANNNND..... I'm about to BURST to share the adorable new mascot and logo a dear friend created for the </span><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FLUFF Project</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">! Squeeeeee!!!! Perfection I tell ya!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">January has been a busy month of getting back in our routine and trying to focus on what needs to get done around here. I've managed to get in quite a bit more sewing & cutting time than I would have thought possible and have a good bit lined up to work on for February!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A special friend of our family is preparing to travel to India to pick up her beloved daughter who is joining her family via the gift of adoption. We are so happy for them and excited to send over a bundle of handmade bibs for the little ones she currently shares a home with. I was able to get 35 adorable, squishy bibs made, most using the <a href="http://gingercake.typepad.com/gingercake/2013/03/super-simple-little-bib-tutorial-for-my-slobberer-and-craft-hope.html">free Super Simple Little Bib tutorial from Gingercake</a>. You can find it <a href="http://gingercake.typepad.com/gingercake/2013/03/super-simple-little-bib-tutorial-for-my-slobberer-and-craft-hope.html">here</a>! Sewing baby bibs is such a fun and satisfying project, and they are always welcome donations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few close friends helped us put together 22 bundles for our local Police Station, each including a cozy fleece blanket and a stuffed friend. They will keep these in their cruisers to have on hand when needed for children they care for and serve. This was the first time we have donated for this purpose, got this idea from our friends at </span><a href="http://littlelambsofutah.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Little Lambs of Utah</a><span style="font-size: large;">. They were very warmly received by the Police Officers, so we certainly hope to be able to do this again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also working on a special dress for my oldest daughter's graduation from high school. I finished the "test" to work out both my jitters and kinks, and hope to get the real dress made soon! We both really loved this pattern, and I'm especially pleased at how it came together and how well it fits. I'll be sure to share more of the final dress once finished too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been cutting up a storm in every free moment I've had and have over 100 stuffed friends in progress for the </span><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" style="font-size: x-large;">FLUFF Project</a><span style="font-size: large;">! Still need to finish cutting the smaller bits like eyes, noses and hair for some, but I'm hoping to be able to get a lot of them sewn and ready to be stuffed this coming month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've also received 2 good sized donations of stuffed animals for our next </span><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html" style="font-size: x-large;">FLUFF Project</a><span style="font-size: large;"> delivery already, so I'm hoping for an impressive first delivery to Juvenile Court for 2017! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to keep up with the day to day happenings of life and sewing over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/">my Instagram page, @hopefulthreads</a></span></div>
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While I've not been active on the blog scene, if you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/">follow me on Instagram</a>, you've had a chance to see the whirlwind that was 2016 for our family and my sewing adventures. I've shared a lot of my personal projects, as well as, projects for giving. I continue to love finding opportunities to #sewtoshare and there certainly seems to be no shortage. If you aren't following on IG, you should be! Such a fun and easy to use app that makes it quick to stay connected. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopefulthreads/">Find me, @hopefulthreads HERE.</a></div>
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Lots of plans for more sewing, creating and even a bit of quilting on the agenda for 2017. I also hope to blog a bit as time allows. I enjoy this outlet and sharing and interacting with all of you! I would love to update and add some new <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/tips-tutorials-2.html">Tips & Tutorials</a>. Maybe host a special anniversary collection of stuffed friends for the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html">Fluff Project</a> and/or another <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/monthly-projects.html">giving back</a> opportunity. My brain is churning with inspiration after spending a day cleaning up my sewing space! Lol!</div>
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And, speaking of the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html">Fluff Project</a>, if you haven't checked out our on-going count of stuffed friends being regularly donated, we passed 1,500 friends given to children in foster care with our last delivery! Very exciting!!! And we are so very grateful for those of you that have and continue to support this outreach that is so dear to our family. Thank you! </div>
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I hope you are having a wonderful start to 2016. Things have started off just right for our family and we are full of gratitude and excitement for what's ahead!</div>
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Of course, any New Years plans for me also include plans for sewing. :) The opportunity to #SewToShare has very much become a part of my life. I love sewing and truly can't imagine my life without it. Whether sewing for my family or creating a gift for a stranger, it makes busy my hands and fills my heart at the same time. A perfect combination in my opinion!</div>
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<li>Zipper Pouches - We will be filling these with travel sized hygiene items for the ICU waiting room at one of our local hospitals. We had a family member spend some time in the ICU & step down unit at the end of last year, and experienced the need for these items for the waiting families firsthand. Sometimes the simplest things can provide the greatest comfort and encouragement.</li>
<li>Tote Bags - We will be filling these with activities, books, snacks and the like to be provided to children as they come into foster care in our community. This allows each child something to call their own during a very difficult transition. <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-1st-quarter-project-announcement.html">You can read more about the items often included in these bags on my previous post here.</a> </li>
<li>Receiving Blankets - The NICU at our local Children's Hospital regularly collects blankets for the babies in their care, they call it the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blanketangelproject/">Blanket Angel Project</a>. They have always been so very grateful for anything we have brought to them!</li>
<li>FLUFF Project - Last but certainly not least, we will continue to collect stuffed friends to be provided to children in foster care through our local Department of Children's Services offices and Juvenile Courts. This project is extra special to our family, and I invite you to learn more on the <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/p/fluff-project.html">FLUFF Project page</a> at the top of my blog. I will be making the first delivery for 2016 very soon!</li>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12546288621924817904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405836715997521412.post-55357721868569722512015-12-22T10:00:00.000-05:002015-12-22T10:00:00.503-05:00NOEL<div style="text-align: center;">
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