Service In September

"Service to others deepens and sweetens this life while we are preparing to live in a better world. It is by serving that we learn to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves!" - Spencer W. Kimball


I believe in the principle of sharing our talents with others, especially through service. That is why I have decided to challenge YOU (and myself) to help serve others around us. If you have a crafty talent, pledge with me to do something for someone else. You may or may not know them personally, but please join me and make something for someone else! 

My pledge: 

I pledge to make a quilt & a table runner by the end of September. (Details to come on who it will be.) 

So, will you join me and pledge to make something and give it to another? Expecting nothing in return?
I'd love to hear what you plan to do (through commenting on this post), and when you've given your item away send me pictures so I can post about all the goodness that has occurred! 




"May we ponder carefully, deeply, and prayerfully our roles in life, where we can give the greatest service, to whom we can make the greatest contribution, what we should do with our lives and with our special skills and training. Our success will be measured by what we can give of our lives and our contribution to others rather than what we can get and receive from others." - Again, Spencer W. Kimball

The First Step

  The first thing I tell anyone I'm working with is to go to either a Jo-ann's Fabric Store or online to their website to sign up for the mailing list. You can enter your email and receive coupons that way and/or fill in your address to receive coupons in the mail. If you enter both pieces of information (which I recommend) you'll receive almost double the coupons! Do be careful though, shopping with coupons can get addicting!
  I like to say that Jo-Ann's is the Wal-Mart of fabric stores...how you ask? Well, besides the negative side of long lines to have fabric cut, Jo-Ann's has the biggest selection of fabric, all of your "crafty" supplies, and the best prices. There are a few things you might have to visit another store for, but all in all its my favorite place to go.
  Now I do realize this might be a local thing (I am mainly in Utah or Idaho), so if you live in another state and have another fabric store you find best let me know about it! I've created this blog to share secrets/tips in the sewing department so do tell. Let me know if you have questions!