This week I learned about Loose Ends, a non-profit that pairs
unfinished textile projects with skilled volunteer artisans. Say you have a
grandma who just passed, leaving a quilt or sweater or tapestry she started but
never had the chance to finish. It’s an heirloom, surely, one she meant for you
to cherish. But you never learned the necessary skills to complete it. That’s
where Loose Ends comes in. You tell them about your unfinished project. (They’ve
specifically asked not to send projects directly to Loose Ends, but they do
accept cash donations.) They then match you up with a nearby textile artist who
will gladly finish it for you. To date, Loose Ends has more than 28,000
volunteer finishers in 64 countries. Hand-made items are an expression of love.
When a maker passes mid-project, the unfinished item is often sadly lost or discarded.
Volunteer finishing feels like such a beautiful way to comfort someone who is
grieving.
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