U can donate them to me if U like I will continue them. Many thanks.

Most cities of any size have a local chapter of the American Embroidery Guild. They would probably welcome any contributions. Most cities also have fund-raising second-hand shops like an Assistance League or some other shop that raises money for charities. Try checking the Yellow Pages for something like that.

Yes! There are many thift shops grateful for donations. Here, we have them run by a humane society, the American Cancer Society, a rescue for dogs and cats, a human rescue mission and a food for the poor group. Any are very happy to.accept stitching items.

Perhaps donate them to a long term care facility &/or an assisted living apartment complex for seniors in your neighborhood? I'm sure there would be many experienced stitchers in that population. I'd say at least a third of the female residents at the facility I worked at had sewing/embroidery baskets with a lifetime of threads, beads, etc. they had collected among their possessions.

I researched donating stuff like that to long-care and assisted living facilities a few years ago. I was told that these places didn't want donations of any crafts that were at the intermediate or advanced level. Too frustrating for the residents

You might try an Independent Living facility. There is one in my area that has a wide variety of "clubs" and activities. It has a huge craft room with all sorts of goodies -- knitting, sewing, quilting, cross--stitch, etc.

SharonK, I agree with Su Pitt. A local thrift shop that is run by a humane society would be ideal (in my opinion). I believe most (if not all) proceeds go to the shelters to help the animals. Or even what Nancye suggested too. Maybe call some assisted living places in your area to see if they could use some extra crafts for their residents. But, if that is not feasible, I would be more than happy to take some off your hands :)

Thank you Nancy - I had gotten the same response from assisted living facilities as you got. There a ton of 55+ complexes in the Minneapolis area.

I'm first going to find out if there is some kind of coordinator or newsletter before I start calling. At least there are housing leaflets that list the places with their phone numbers.

I also will try the Embroidery Guild.

You did a gorgeous job. I hope your friend derives much pleasure from it.

I have stage IIIa breast cancer, currently in remission and got an okay last week for 6 months until a new MRI.

I would have been over the moon to receive such a beautiful piece.

I hope your friend's cancer goes into remission so that she has many more blessed years to enjoy your precious gift.

Sharon K., You might check with military groups, i.e. USO, a representative of active military overseas, etc. When the soldiers have "down time", they may like to do crafts to be busy and their minds engaged. A former neighbor had a military relative from a religious background ask for donations of books and cards to be sent to the Middle East. They were very happy to receive them from home.

This neighbor also started a group to knit pocket sized "prayer shawls" for the military to be sent to the Mid East. Our group along with one from Utah, sent the most prayer shawls, over 2,000. I participated in both projects, even though I'm not of that faith. It made me feel good to help them.

Diana