Monday, March 16, 2009

Who-Ha

Spent all day Saturday at a big church humanitarian 
work day who-ha.

Who-ha = Big Deal.
It was awesome and loads of fun. 
My theme for everyone was:
Trying to encourage Quality not quantity.
Didn't get a picture of my other poster: Hug a Sewing Machine.
We focused on 6 different projects that would go towards an
Orphanage Module that our church puts together.

Wall Hangings to brighten up a room. We used some cute Moda pre-printed panels 
to make this a quick project. Well, I guess 'quick' is an understatement, 
but we didn't have to create the cuteness. 
It was already printed for us. :)

These Wooden block sets rocked!! They were sanded and then rubbed down with mineral oil and packaged in durable drawstring bags. Don't you just want to take home about 100 of these and build something??

Puppets! 
These were made in sets of 3, a cat, a bear and a frog. And obviously, these are rain forest frogs! All different colors of animals. What I loved about these puppets is they are just the right size for little hands. The kids get to tell the stories.

School Bags~ These are made to be filled up with very specific school supplies. Didn't get a picture of the acutal bag (how did that happen?) but here are the yards and yards of heavy duty fabric being serged and prepared to be sewn in to bags.

Karisa spearheaded the doll making. 
One Hundred and Fifty PLUS dolls were cut, s
tuffed and sewn up. Aren't they cute?
Cute was also one of the goals.
Last but certainly not least........QUILTS. We had a workday to put them all together with batting and backing. They were 'enveloped' first, then topstitched around. They were already to go on the frames.
Binding was finished!!


I love seeing working hands.Vintage fabric! Loved it!!60 Wallhangings
39 sets of puppets
150 baby dolls
68+ sets of blocks (24 to a set)
23+ tied quilts
62 schoolbags
Now that's a Work Day!

25 comments:

  1. That's AMAZING! Way to be a good human Des! Those are adorable projects that I'm sure will be well loved!

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  2. I don't usually comment except on Thursdays ;-), but this really tugged at my heart. What a wonderful contribution you are making to this world. It makes me want to finish the prayer shawls I have started.

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  3. This is such a wonderful project. The world is a better place because of people who participate in events like this. A big thank you to everyone!
    ~Karen~

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  4. Thanks for cracking the whip and getting us to perform. It was awesome seeing it all come together. What a feel good day.

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  5. How wonderful! You and your group are making a lot of smiles.

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  6. What a fantastic project....whoever came up with that I am impressed.

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  7. Way to go!!! More blessings for everyone!

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  8. Des - this is wonderful. Good for you and all your ward ladies. Everything looks fabulous. I am sure everyone went home feeling very accomplished. I try to tell people all the time that my seam ripper is my friend. Quality counts!

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  9. BraVO!!!
    What a perfectly wonderful way to spend the weekend. And reading this was a super terrific way for me to start my day. :-) Thanks!

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  10. WOW! You guys were busy!! What a wonderfully nice thing to do. It's so nice to see people making a difference. There doesn't seem to be enough of that in the world. Thank you!! See, I can be serious.

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  11. oh, my!! now that is one rs project!!! you really accomplished a ton!!

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  12. That was a good work day. YOu all sure accomplished alot on that day...and such fun items, quality construction. Amazing!!

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  13. you're truly Amazing! and sure know how to spend time working while having fun.

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  14. What a great investment of a day! Kudos to you all.

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  15. What a great thing your church is doing. You guys did a great job.

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  16. That was a work day and will be well loved by all who receive!!

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  17. WOW - what busy little bees you all were and what a wonderful project! You rock, Des!
    Cheers!

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  18. WOWEEE! That was some production you had going on there and quite the output too! Good for you and all involved.

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  19. Des - I just had to let you know that I got the magazine I won from you today! Woo Hoo! Now I just have to find the perfect time to read it. Things like this can't be rushed you know.

    Also, it looks like your humanitarian service day was wonderful. And I have learnt something new....we go to the same church :) We have a Super Saturday coming up and we have a humanitarian project included, but I really like the idea of a big day where it's just humanitarian projects. Awesome!

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  20. It's it wonderful to do something you love doing and having it make a difference in the lives of others not so fortunate. Hats off to you and your crew!
    HoRah Rae Ann

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  21. Awesome -- what an accomplishment. That will be so nice for the kids. Good job to all of you.

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  22. VERY COOL! It is amazing what can be done when you have a group working towards one purpose. I am very impressed.

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  23. Hey!!! I see my beautiful mother in one of those pictures!!! Great job creating, Des!!

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  24. Hi everyone from Firth! I miss you all! All those little girls need to stop growing up.. its not fair.
    Looks like you all had a great time!

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