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Getting started

Submitted by SHNS on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 14:23

Are you good with your hands, needles, yarn and thread? Want to help others with your work? Here are some opportunities to get you started or inspire you to start your own group.

Make scarves for veterans with Knit Your Bit. Get patterns at www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-general-public/knit-your-bit.html

Make prayer or meditation shawls through your local church. The national organization: www.shawlministry.com

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