...a Mama To Mama project, organized by the ever-inspiring Amanda. when i read about this project, and the idea of Mama To Mama, i was thrilled, and couldn't wait to get started.
i salvaged a few tees that were in the Goodwill donation box, and then made a stop at a local thrift store on their 1/2 price day, which helped me gather together a few more shirts (almost all of which i paid 50 cents for).
the project moved right along - i didn't commit a large amount of time to this on a particular day, but rather did some cutting, pinning, and sewing whenever i had a few spare minutes - the nature of the project worked really well for quick crafting whenever there was time.
over the course of a week, i ended up with enough shirt material to make a total of 32 hats. it felt so good to package them up, and mail them out to Amanda... i think i smiled the whole time i waited in line at the post office.
what i loved most about this project was that while making the hats, i found my mind occupied with what life is like for mother's in third-world countries. the focus they must have on making sure their children have the most basic of necessities - food, shelter, safety. such a contrast to what seems to be the focus of many parents in America, and other first-world countries. yet the common thread between those that have much, and those that have little is that we all want the same basic things for our children.
there are lots of other craftivism links on the Mama to Mama site. when making a recent donation at the thrift store, i picked up a few pillow cases, and am hoping to start on some Little Dresses For Africa soon. and of course i can't wait for the next Mama to Mama project.
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