tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40238175746370396952011-11-27T18:29:53.378-06:00Sharing the love of Christ, we create or gather items for disaster assistance, preemies, stillborn babies, shelters, nursing homes, and others as we are able. Our workshops are in Heber Springs and Pangburn, Arkansas. If you'd like to join with us or donate (funds or materials) please email and we'll be very grateful for your help. The number one best thing you can do is pray for our recipients' needs and for our wisdom on how best to help. May God's peace rest on you.the Nicholas Projecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01930100382171220652noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023817574637039695.post-76120130099689309882011-04-18T23:58:00.001-05:002011-04-19T09:21:29.904-05:00

Our dedicated little group meets twice monthly (the second and fourth Thursday) at a little country church, for sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc.  That church has been so kind to let us leave our things there and not have to cart them around.  And like most of us who have sewing rooms, the supplies seem to be like that movie "Gremlins"!  I really think they multiply during the night. So our "

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What a relief!  I was really stressing over the responsibility of doing a tax return for our little 501(c)(3).  We only have about $200 in the bank, but still...  Tax time is always stressful for me and I didn't want to make a mistake on this very important task. Well as it turned out, since we are so teensy I was able to do it online and eFile the little return they call a "postcard" - hooray! 

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from the grandma: My first grandbaby was born Dec. 4. He was full term, and a healthy 6 lb 8 oz. Long story short, he had only one lung, and half his heart wasn't developed, and he died the next day. The compassion shown to my daughter and her boyfriend by the hospital was amazing. And among the things the hospital gave them was a little layette including crocheted blanket, white batiste gown,

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The church where we have our semi-monthly workshops is having a huge clothing giveaway, so that means the room we use for sewing is full of clothes!  It's for a very excellent cause, and we hope to have lots of people come by and "shop" this weekend. In the meantime, this week's workshop will be canceled because the room looks like a very interesting thrift store.  There's some seriously good

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Lily's Quilts: Fixing a scant seam This picture is just my "teaser" for her post.  Click on the link to get her very easy-to-understand instructions, then cruise around her great site!

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You might like to hop on over to Jenny's blog and enter to win her giveaway - an adorable project(s) book!  All you have to do is "comment" on her post about the giveaway.   This pic is the book being given away: Jenny Elefantz' Blog I love, love, love her site. Plus she's part of the group known as the "Gum Tree Designers" - all very talented and generous women.  They share a lot of tips and

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It's important to have love in our hearts as we serve others through the work of our hands, so we try to do our best when making things for others.  We want to make sure our edges are finished and our work is not rushed or sloppy.  With that in mind, we also recognize that everyone's skill levels are different and this should be an opportunity to fun and even growth, rather than stressing over "

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One of my very wonderful sisters phoned recently and was asking about what kinds of things she (and others long distance) could make and send to us.  I started to describe some of our simple projects and how easy they are to sew, knit or crochet.  She stopped me and said, "Hey, why don't you add those kinds of instructions to your website / blog, so others can participate!" Hmmm, I think she's

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Memorial from Marty Cobb, for her little one who lived on this earth only two days."RIP: Joseph Pope Cobb IV (8/18/77-8/20/77). Thirty three years ago today, you came into the world against all odds and fought to stay here. However, God had other plans which I have come to trust in His wisdom. With your curly blonde hair and big blue eyes, you captured my heart forever. Happy Birthday,

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Janet (in blue) and Velma (in black) work on a nursing home quilt. Tonight at church I learned that Velma is now in a nursing home, with regular visits from hospice caregivers.  I think I'll plan to regularly go sit quietly with her, knitting and visiting as she feels up to it.  Maybe I'll take a little CD player each time (can't just leave one there because things "disappear" unfortunately.) 

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Today I'm knitting a sweet little white burial bunting for a micro-preemie.  I don't know who this is for, but I always find that when a project is finished, sadly, it has a recipient.  Some precious little ones are too tiny or too delicate to be dressed in a regular manner, but we still want them to be wrapped lovingly and beautifully for mommy and daddy's sakes.  So I make small buntings of

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They were blessed with twins a couple of years after the unimaginable loss of little Nicholas. David and Andrea are wonderful and healthy at 5 years old now!  Thank you heavenly Father.

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This is Velma, one of our most faithful and steadfast members.  We are so sad that she's quite ill these days, cancer is a nasty thief, stealing people away from those who love them!  Velma is a tough cookie and cares about quality control. When she was healthier (like in this photo) she was our biggest workaholic, always busy and super-productive.  When her cancer grew so fast in her wonderful

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Someone asked me if the Nicholas Project has a website, and it reminded me that I have not taken good care of this blog!  So here I am after a long absence, with an update. Our little group has been busy little worker-bees.  Last Christmas we were excited to present 107 lap quilts to residents at Southridge Nursing and Rehab center in Heber Springs, Arkansas.  Then with the New Year (can you

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  Take comfort in the verses about the prayers of the righteous! James 5:15-16, Proverbs 15:29, 1 Peter 3:12-13. Peace.  

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Saturday morning we had our official Nicholas Project board meeting (required by law). We decided that for the next several months, at least through June but probably longer, we will adopt the C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) organization. We'll make tote bags (maybe duffle bags) for the children (of all ages) who are taken into the system. The bags will be stuffed with socks,

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Well, after doing much intense homework yesterday, I finally get to reward myself with time in the sewing studio today – yay! First some community and friend interaction at the Jitterbug Coffee Shop in Heber Springs.  Then I’ll get to work on the very few remaining lap quilt tops, finishing them off in the next two weeks. On Sat. 12/12 we’ll have a “wrap” party and several friends will come help

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So, the Nicholas Project gang is always looking for projects to add to our list --  you know, for all that free time we have in between our other projects!  We recently heard about this great and worthy cause to provide pillowcases to a variety of recipients: shelters, hospice, nursing homes, hospitals, chemo patients, etc. American Patchwork and Quilting - part of Better Homes and Gardens -

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I got the assignment to bring that good ole green bean casserole to a recent potluck at church, so I just couldn't resist making it my own. My variation is still very very easy. Here's what I did to gussy it up a bit -- and everyone loved it! I also have a link to the original recipe and another variation for it. Let me know how you like it. http://www.yumsugar.com/2490262 Donna's Twist on

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This easy meal can be thrown into the crockpot at lunchtime, and will be ready by dinnertime! The cooking time is only five hours -- hooray! As usual for me, I can't leave well enough alone, so have combined and modified some other recipes I use. Crockpot Lasagna 1 pkg. uncooked lasagna noodles 1 lb. ground beef, sausage, turkey or veggie crumbles (and/or sliced veggies, spinach, etc.) 1

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Susan, from the yahoogroup known as Stashbusters, had a great idea!  How about a cyber-sewing retreat for Thanksgiving weekend?    Here's part of Susan's inviting note.  To see her blog, go to http://www.susanround.com "The pumpkin pies just came out of the oven. The turkey is almost thawed and ready for an early roasting for dinner at 1pm. We’re having a dinner tonight (Wednesday) and

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For God, Who so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that all who believe on Him would be saved. For inlaws I love, and Thanksgiving day is always such a good time of fellowship, fun and games with them! For kids and grandchildren around the world today, missing them yet loving the sound of their voices on the phone. For a patient and quietly loving husband. For the humble honor to

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Yesterday (11/19) we had our final workshop for the year.  Next we'll go to the Southridge Nursing and Rehab Facility for their Christmas party on 12/22 and present all the residents with their new lap quilts.  We hope to have the newspaper there, and we'll take more pics and upload those too. This pic shows our table with 107 lap quilts folded nicely, awaiting delivery. (oh yeah, Donna holding

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Just so you know our Colorado friend, Miss Jackie, is superwoman! Not only does she sacrifice her body (and maybe sanity some days) for the sake of her high calling to help raise and guide her grandchildren, somewhere in there she sews for charity! (and other stuff too like wifey stuff, etc.) Today the postal carrier brought a wonderful surprise -- a package from Jackie for the Nicholas Project

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Last Saturday (11/7) the Nicholas Project participated in a local craft faire and we had so much fun!  So many things converged and made it the perfect event for us.  The spaces were pre-assigned and we got a great one -- very near the entrance, so everyone who entered had to pass by our spot.  We were directly across the aisle from the food ladies, so you know what that meant -- I just had to

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We have been blessed by people desiring to help defray the costs of materials for the things we make.  Consequently, we completed the Arkansas State filing process and are now approved and incorporated as a Religious Charitable Organization, effective October 13, 2008. Additionally, we have sent in the IRS form 1023 -- which is an application to become recognized as exempt under section 501(c)3

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A few years ago, sweet Nicholas was stillborn -- straight into the arms of Jesus, when my son and his wife were in Italy. As grandparents, we never got to be involved in the pregnancy or meet little Nicholas, until his very sad funeral back home in California.Our whole family was devastated by this long-awaited child's passing. I started the Nicholas Project as a way of keeping his memory alive,

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