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By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:39:43 +0000

I know first hand how, even after living in places of absolute poverty, it can be so easy to slip back into the comfort of living in America. That’s why I continue to engage in craftivism on a daily basis, so that I will never forget those who will never have a hot shower, a flushing toilet, basic medical care, a toothbrush, a bed…

By: chanelle richardson

chanelle richardson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:19:20 +0000

i so respect and appreciate your words here. we should never forget.
<3

By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:59:47 +0000

Kristin,

Thanks so much for your lovely and kind comment, and for mentioning KWB! Taking the money you’d spend on craft supplies for a week and donating it to a worthy cause is definitely a wonderful idea as not only does it allow us help a bit but it also reminds us once again just how lucky we are.

x
betsy

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:43:05 +0000

As a fellow craft blogger who follows your page, let me be the first to say that yours has been among the most elegant posts I’ve seen regarding the devastation in Haiti. Since Tuesday, I’ve struggled to find a way to bring our niche together with the destruction. You’re right when you say, “There are some things a warm hand-knitted scarf or soft blanket wont heal,” and donating money is a more appropriate means of assisting ground efforts in this situation.

This afternoon I discovered a makeshift organization, “Knitters Without Borders” that encourages crafters to re-think how we can help. We must remember that we are fortunate to be able to fund the hobbies that bring us joy, and in times like these those diversions can be put aside in the place of focusing energy elsewhere.

The organization asks crafters to set aside the money they would normally use towards funding their hobbies for one week, and to then donate this cash to groups like the ones you’ve listed in this post.

I think this is an innovative way of bringing these realities into our own homes, and our own lives. What a small amount of discomfort to set aside your crafting for a week compared to losing your home, loved ones, and way of life.

Perhaps your readers would be interested in Knitters Without Borders. I’ve written an overview of the organization here: http://spinhandspun.wordpress.com/ but recommend you visit KWB’s original post for more detailed information.

Again, I truly appreciated your post. Thank you.
Kristin