As with all things, sometimes change is needed. This organisation has consumed so much of my time and energy over the last 7 years, it’s been like a second fulltime job. I’ve loved every minute of it, have made some great friends and have learned a lot of new crafting techniques. However, now it’s time … Continue reading Change is coming
Time for a recap, and an announcement
Hi crafters, Hopefully everyone has managed to cope with the bouncing around of COVID-19 alert levels, and that you and yours are all safe and well wherever you are around the country. Huge thanks to all of you who have continued to make and donate items during these unusual times. The feedback we are getting … Continue reading Time for a recap, and an announcement
And the winners are…
Good morning crafters, I hope you’re all keeping warm over these shorter colder days, and that you’ve got lots of crafting to do to keep you busy… Lockdown Charity Crafting promotion … and busy some of you have definitely been! What a HUGE response we had for the Lockdown promotion – with a total of … Continue reading And the winners are…
Winter has arrived
Hi Crafters, Welcome to winter! It’s the best time for getting lots of crafting done. I personally love making big blankets at this time of year, cos it helps keep me warm at the same time. Lockdown Charity Crafting promotion Many thanks to those of you who have been sending items to your local … Continue reading Winter has arrived
COVID-19 donation handling protocol
Hi Crafters, I trust you are all keeping safe and well, and getting plenty of crafting done during the COVID-19 lockdown! As we transition down from alert level 4 to level 3, and as we start to move (safely) a little wider around our local regions, we wanted to share the Trustees advice around processing … Continue reading COVID-19 donation handling protocol
Build stocks for our charity partners – and win!
Hi crafters, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. Take care of yourselves We certainly are living in a very unusual time aren’t we. Who would have thought, when we rang in the new year/decade, that just 3 months later we would be “locked down” as a nation (along with most … Continue reading Build stocks for our charity partners – and win!
Happy holidays
Happy holidays to you and your families. I just wanted to get a quick message out to all of the amazing crafters who have supported Crafty Volunteers during 2019, to say a huge thanks to each and every one of you. Thank you Many of you have contributed a few items to your local … Continue reading Happy holidays
See you on Saturday!
Good morning everyone, For those of you that are Rugby World Cup fans, I hope you’re getting some good crafting time in front of the TV. Singlets and Slippers Thanks to all the crafters around the country who have been trying out new patterns, and making slippers and singlets, and getting them to … Continue reading See you on Saturday!
Daylight Saving has arrived
Good morning everyone, With Daylight Saving starting this weekend, and the days getting warmer, I find that my choice of crafting starts to change. It’s always nice making a blanket in the winter as it keeps you warm while you’re making it, but as the temperatures rise I tend to make only smaller items … Continue reading Daylight Saving has arrived
“Singlets and Slippers” is coming…
Good morning, I hope you are all enjoying some nice Spring weather and are looking forward to Daylight Saving starting in a few weeks time. Over the winter months I tend to hunker down and stay indoors, and so when the days start getting longer and the temperatures start rising, I definitely feel my mood … Continue reading “Singlets and Slippers” is coming…
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