Refugee Artisan Initiative
- The Refugee Artisan Initiative works with local refugee and immigrant women to provide opportunities for sustainable employment in sewing and handcrafting products in the comfort of their homes while making a fair wage. Included in our mission is the use of repurposed and upcycled material. We are interested in 100% cotton fabrics. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or donations. I’m happy to pick up the material. Jill Sanchez, jill@jillsanchez.com, 206-972-1994. Website: https://refugeesarts.org.
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Seattle Limbe Sewing Circle
We have collaborated with a number of community organizations and interfaith groups to sew reusable feminine hygiene kits using the DaysforGirls model. We have 60 to 70 volunteers including children, teenagers, adult women and men who meet every 4th Saturday at First AME Church (1522 - 14th Avenue) from 8:30am - 2:00pm. Parking is free and we serve a light lunch. All are welcome and ability to sew is not a requirement as there are many other non-sewing tasks.
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Sylvia's Sew
- At a home site, folks meet about once a month to make tops for quilts. This special venue is fragrance-free; meaning all individuals attending use unscented laundry products, unscented personal products, no perfumes, no sunblocks, no scented lotions, etc. We have fun designing the tops from donated fabrics. Those who don't sew with machines contribute but cutting squares and collaborating on the arranging of elements. If you are an interested MCS person, contact SewUpSeattle for information.
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Sewing Class in Lake City
- Margaret Rose likes to help people sew. Give her a call at 206-618-5471 for more information and to see if she is still located Mondays at the Lake City Community Center.
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Needle Brigade
- Needle Brigade, located in Issaquah and sewing items for Baby Corner, can use donations of fabric and notions. Call Peg at 425-392-8173 or email Margaret to find out what they need. Knits for baby nightgowns, ribbing for clothes, and all kinds of cottons and blends are useful.
Needle Brigade also sews for other non-profits. Recently looking for flannel scraps. The flannel should not have animals, flowers or bird images.
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Dress a Girl
- Who are we and what do we do...
We are sewers from the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and Uganda working with Hope4Women International to serve girls so poor they can only dream of ever owning a new dress. We transform used pillowcases, sheets and donated fabric remnants into dresses any little girl can be proud of. Our pattern is simple but produces versatile dresses quickly. And by adding a pocket, a little lace or a vintage handkerchief these dresses become even more unique. Some ladies hide a handmade doll in the pocket for a sweet surprise making it even more special!! In the last year, we have delivered over 12,000 dresses to 34 countries. Our ambitious goal this year is 50,000 dresses to girls in need.
https://sewdelightful.blogspot.com/
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Warm for Winter
- WarmforWinter volunteers knitting, crocheting and making handmade hats and scarves for the needy individuals in our local communities.
Check with Pacific Fabric Stores about their collecting during the month of October your handmade hats and scarves, mittens too if you like!
Plan ahead now and ask if your House of Worship might like to hold a Blessing of the Hats and Scarves service. Maybe start a knitting social also!
Click on WarmforWinter links below and download a WfW brochure, flyer and or shelter delivery list.
Thank you again for your continued support, yarn and knitted item donations and more!
Sincerely
Janice Tufte
WarmforWinter
WarmforWinter at Interfaith Sanctuary
https://theinterfaithnetwork.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=161
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Small Stuff - No Scrap is Too Small
- Here are some ideas for the fabrics and textile related items that are extra to you.
The Small Stuff
We often say No scrap is too small. How about tiny log cabin quilt earrings or a pair of hearts made by sandwiching thread ends between net. (At SewUpSeattle events we have a Thread Bear that catches any clean clippings of threads.) We also have cute little garbage cans for any clean scraps under 4 inches. There is a tiny doll made from those scraps that resides in one of the cans.
What can you do with your Small Stuff?
Do you know someone who works at a day care, preschool or school near you who would like tiny pieces for childrens' art work? The tiny scrap shapes can be fun to paste into pictures. Older students who are able to cut fabric might like a stash for collage work. All those pretty, bright, interesting pieces are begging for an artist.
Still some small fabric pieces left? You might use them to stuff a pillow, toy, etc. They can have just the right weight for some projects like a back pillow or decorative bolster, or draft stopper. Maybe your pet would like a toy to tussle with or a stuffed bed to sleep on?
Small stuff and larger scraps - Do you know someone who teaches fashion design or art classes? Or a student that would like some remnants to use in designs?
We'll keep working at connecting all the fabric, down to the last dot.
SewUpSeattle recycles.
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Center for Wooden Boats and Rags
- The Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union in Seattle can use cotton rags 12 x 12 inch or larger for their shop. This is a good use for otherwise unusable stained or discolored fabric or garments (cotton works best). If you have a donation or any questions, email us
www.cwb.org
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Southwest Youth & Family Services Seeking Donations
- Free Sewing and ESL Class for Immigrant and Refuge Women Seeks Donations
This free class, offered by Southwest Youth and Family Services, meets twice a week to offer immigrant and refugee women a welcoming space to develop their sewing and English language skills, at once! Students learn to operate a sewing machine, measure and cut fabric, interpret and adjust patterns, create new patterns from their own clothes, and invent unique projects of their own. Many students use class time to mend clothing for themselves and their families or to make curtains, pillowcases and other fabric accessories for the home. The class serves students of all skill levels, from those who have never touched a sewing machine to those who have been sewing for years. Likewise, language instruction is tailored to the proficiency level of each student. Students are able to drop in as their schedule permits and free child care is provided.
We are in need of donations of fabric (especially large pieces suitable for long skirts and dresses), notions (e.g. elastic, buttons, zippers), thread, simple patterns, and gift cards to local fabric stores.
Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS) has been providing services in the West Seattle area since 1979. Our mission is to empower youth and families through culturally relevant counseling, education and family support services in White Center, South Park, Delridge, West Seattle and other neighborhoods. SWYFS is a private non-profit, 501(c)3 organization; all donations are tax deductible.
For more information or to arrange to make a donation, please contact:
Suzanne Schmidt, Sewing/ESL instructor or
Marjorie Richards, ESL Coordinator, 206.937.7680
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The Great scrap Coat Challenge
- Here is another bite from history: "SewUpSeattle" sponsored another sewing challenge.
Beginning and experienced sewers, designers, fashionistas, artists, hobbyists and tailors, picked up a kits at "Goods for the Planet", 525 Dexter Ave N, Seattle.
Created coats.
We met at the SewUpSeattle truck with banner at 5 p.m. on July 28, 2010 for the Greenwood Seafair Parade and won 3rd prize in our category!
More details on our blog
www.sewupseattle.blogspot.com
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Flash Fashion / The Challenge at Sustainable Ballard Fest
- Another bite from history: Flash Fashion / The Challenge
(24 hours to sew!)
September 26 to 27, 2009
Kits were picked up,garments returned. Creations were modeled at the 4:15 p.m. Sunday Show, with hostess Robin Worley.
Visit sewupseattle.blogsot.com for the pics.
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Page Ahead requesting help to make small quilt blocks.
- Page Ahead,a non-profit organization giving books to children from low-income families who have no books of their own, wonders if any quilters would like to volunteer their skills to make small (approx 9 X 12) quilt sections for them to use as thank you gifts. Quilt patterns could be based on children's drawings. They have a samples to show. If interested, please call 206-461-0123 or email. Their address is 1130 NW 85th Street, Seattle 98117
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Phinney Crochet Group
- The Phinney Crochet Group meets Thursdays from 10 - noon at Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 6, Blue Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N. Seattle WA. They crochet (or knit) lap robes for nursing homes, hats for homeless and baby layettes. "Don't crochet? We'll teach you!" For information call 206-783-2244.
Donations of washable yarn are accepted. Please - no wool.
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Stone Soup Quilters
In our village called Seattle, we have a opportunity to put what we call the "stone soup principle" to work to help out some people who are far from home and in crisis: the patients of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and their families (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is a combined effort of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center University of Washington Medical Center and Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center). Quilters know the silent but powerful statement of concern that the gift of a quilt can make. It is a most effective way to reach out to someone who is in a stressful situation. So we simply make quilts and give them to new patients as they enter the hospital for treatment. They warm and brighten the hospital rooms and hallways. They quite literally comfort and cheer the patients who receive them. Hospital personnel tell us that our cheerful quilts make a big difference.
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You can help too.
Do you have a small piece of time occasionally
that you would like to donate to this effort?
Call Patty Federighi at 206-525-8800 or email her
stonesoupquilters@gmail.com
Find out how you can help in these areas:
sorting and organizing the fabric collection
choosing fabrics for quilts and assembling kits
sewing Log Cabin blocks from the kits and making quilt tops from them
layering and pin basing, in a work party
(weekly Mondays from 10 - noon and 7pm on 4th Wednesday of the month is a basting party at North Seattle Friends, 7740 24th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, 206-525-8800)
minimal machine quilting and applying binding by machine (very simple)
fun for groups!
donations of 100% cotton quilting fabrics are gratefully accepted
www.northseattlefriends.org
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Immanuel Lutheran Quilting
- We are 6-8 women who meet 3-4 times a month to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Immanuel Lutheran @ 1215 Thomas St. Seattle , WA 98109
We cannot use anything with religious symbols or Christmas symbols. Woven cotton materials and flannel are our favorites and we use larger pieces for expediency. Old sheets make good backing for quilts.
Contact: Claudia 206-282-7483
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Fabric Fantasy Makes Quilts
- Call 206-784-1040, St. John United Lutheran at 5515 Phinney Ave N, WA, to contact the Fabric Fantasy group if you would like to join in their sewing days - the 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays from Noon - 2:30 p.m. If you wish, bring a brown bag lunch. Donations accepted for fabric for the tops of quilts, batting, and discarded sheets (for backing).
 These items are sent all over the world to areas of need. Most items are sent by way of Lutheran World Relief. www.lwr.org
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Faith Lutheran Quilters
- Join us on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Call to confirm that we're meeting) We're in the Faith Lutheran Quilting Room at 8208 18th NE, Seattle WA. Here are the things we work on: tying, sorting fabric, putting layettes together. In homes we are: binding, sewing tops, cutting squares, sewing diapers & receiving blankets, knitting baby sweaters.
Donations we can use: flannel for diapers and receiving blankets 36"square minimum, cotton for quilt tops 10" square minimum and sheets for backing.
Contact info 206-523-9636, ask to talk with Julie.
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Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Quilters
- The quilters meet at various times to tie quilts. If you would like more information, call 206-364-2510 and they can put you in touch with Jean. The church address is 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA.
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Prince of Peace Quilters
- Located at 14514 20th NE, Shoreline WA, we meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings in the basement (older part) of the church. We welcome you to join us in organizing, tying quilts and sharing information. Donations that we appreciate are: crochet thread, all colors; needles with big eyes; circular needles; and cotton or cotton/poly fabric big enough for at least 4 inch squares.
Questions: contact Diana at 206-368-8274 or email her
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Denny Park Quilters
- Call 206-623-7447, Denny Park Lutheran, 766 John Street, Seattle WA 98109 for more information. Quilting normally takes place on the third Monday starting at 10:00 a.m. except for July, August and December. Bring a sack lunch for the break at noon. If you can tie a knot, we need you. We'll even thread the needle for you.
Sometimes the need for quilts during emergency times throughout the world has emptied the warehouses. Our quilters use fabric donations to shelter and comfort in a worldwide effort. If no one needs that old sheet or blanket (old electric ones provide 2 fillers) they can be used for backing, filler, topped with colorful patches and tied with yarn - one more quilt for the world!
Most items are sent via Lutheran World Relief, www.lwr.org Other quilts are donated to Seattle charities.
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Our Redeemer's Quilting Group
- Call 206-783-7900, Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, 2400 NW 85th St, Seattle WA if you would like to join their quilting group. They welcome more hands and if the pile of scraps gets low, donations of fabric. Some of the quilts go all over the world through Lutheran World Relief.
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Magnolia Quilting Group
- Magnolia Lutheran Church Quilters meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The church is located at 2414 31st Ave W., Seattle. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in. Also meeting on the 2nd Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call the church office at 206-284-0155. Donations of fabrics for the tops, flannel blankets for fillers,sheets for backing, and crochet thread for tying the quilts are welcome also.
Most items made are sent via Lutheran World Relief, www.lwr.org
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Sewing and Service & PDQ's
- Sewing and Service meets at Queen Anne Lutheran, 2400 8th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. Bring a bag lunch and join us. The main projects are quilts and layettes. Quilts are made for local charities and also sent all over the world through Lutheran World Relief www.lwr.org. Call the church office 206-284-1960 for more information. If you have fabric to donate, the church office can put you in touch with one of the sewers.
About PDQ's (People Doing Quilts): If evening hours work out better for you to help put quilts together and tie them, check with the church office to find out when this nighttime quilting group is next meeting.
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Bethel Lutheran Quilters - "Pass It On Quilters"
- The Quilters of Bethel Lutheran, 17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, meet the 1st and 4th Wednesdays at 9:00 A.M. If you have donations of fabric or would like to join them, call the church for more information 206-632-4334.
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