Handcrafted Hugs
They are a group of women who get together every week to work together on their monthly projects. They love what they do and use their own money to buy the materials needed.
They make mastectomy and lumpectomy pillows; baby blankets, sweaters, booties and hats; activity kits for adults and children; lapghans, and quilts. They also make “hug” bags for children that contain stuffed animals, quilts, blankets, afghans, activity kits and surgical hats.
They donate to Hospitals, Breast Cancer Alliance, Holding Onto Hope, Wounded Warriors, Humane Society, Victim Resource (Adults and Children), VA Hospital and Nursing Homes.
They all love sewing, crocheting, knitting and making craft items and this is a wonderful way to do the things they love and make a difference in the lives of the recipients. Seeing the expression on the face of a wounded warrior receiving a red, white and blue quilt; or a child escaping with his Mom to a shelter receiving a toy and/or blanket upon arrival; or a mastectomy patient receiving a specially shaped pillow to use to help support her chest and underarms; or a nursing home resident receiving a present at Christmas – this makes it all worth while.
