When People Ask For Hand Outs and Donations
#51
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Bev, Hugs! I think its totally okay to ask for help if you really need it. If people can and want to help, they will, if they dont, no one will be mad either.
I think it makes me feel good to give, thats why I like to do quilts for charity..........
I have a Little Sister on SS, and she makes so little...I help any way I can, so I KNOW its very hard to live on...not much for any fun or extras!
I think it makes me feel good to give, thats why I like to do quilts for charity..........
I have a Little Sister on SS, and she makes so little...I help any way I can, so I KNOW its very hard to live on...not much for any fun or extras!
#52
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Originally Posted by karielt
I feel that if I can help I will. I'm one of those people who have asked for help and I have been over whelmed with gratitude to those that have shared. I have a little gal I'm helping her make a quilt for a goal project. I wanted her to learn about the people that love quilting and why. So I asked if people could give up a square fabric and send along their story. Long story short many people on here have sent and are sending and this has got to be the best experience both her and I have ever had. We are going to be building her quilt with the squares and scrapbooking the stories to go along with it. I have one excited little 14 years old here. Her family is struggling. Many people on this board have made it happen for her and I am beyond thankful. I'll be posting pictures as we go.
#53
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Originally Posted by barnbum
What I get weary of is the "Oh, I wish I could afford it." line. It just gets old.
I do believe in helping people out and do most of my helping here close to home.
#54
I received a PM today and someone was asking for fabric. It did strike me as odd. With that feeling in my heart..I don't think it is a good idea to respond. I always listen to my inner self.
I had 5 requests for a certain pattern not to long ago. I was offered money and or money to send the pattern. I stated I didn't want money for anything as it was a charity pattern. Of the 5 I sent, only one person acknowledge that it was received. One person sent me a snide comment..wondering why she had to wait a week to get the pattern.
Over the past few weeks I have been cleaning out my fabric..making a few boxes to share..now I know from reading the above who will get a box.
I had 5 requests for a certain pattern not to long ago. I was offered money and or money to send the pattern. I stated I didn't want money for anything as it was a charity pattern. Of the 5 I sent, only one person acknowledge that it was received. One person sent me a snide comment..wondering why she had to wait a week to get the pattern.
Over the past few weeks I have been cleaning out my fabric..making a few boxes to share..now I know from reading the above who will get a box.
#55
Marsye,
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
#56
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Originally Posted by Lockeb
Marsye,
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
#58
Originally Posted by quilting memaw
Originally Posted by reach for the stars 2
One time a homeless man was asking for money by my husband's work, so I give him 5.00. I was wanting for my husband to get done with work so I was waiting awhile. And much to my surprise I saw the homeless mn walk away and get into a brand new Catty. Needless to say I needed the money more than him. That's Chicago for ya.
#59
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Bev you do not overdo it. We know your situation and are glad to help.
#60
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Originally Posted by Lockeb
Marsye,
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
Thanks for starting this thread....it is an interesting read....I think that many of us have been wondering :-)
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