Here in NZ we mostly have a very, very wonderful life - wouldn't you say? When Lisa at Big Little introduced her latest project - The Hottie Project - for anyone who could to please create a warm and cuddly hot water bottle cover for a child in need in Christchurch - I felt I couldn't not! We have warmth and security, insulation within our walls and a roaring fire to sit near during this chilly Winter.
But that is not so for many, many children in Christchurch, again this Winter, the second Winter with so very many of them in 'unresolved' housing situations - many with only building paper on their home's exterior walls - no cladding, still! (oh - if they have a proper home to re-settle into).
I toyed with embroidering "good night" on my hottie cover - but, alas, I realised this may not be true for so many wee ones, either - suffering from the repeated trauma of THOUSANDS of jolts of the aftershocks has left many - young and old - with less than optimal sleep patterns...maybe one little person will find some comfort and warmth and hopefully be able to rest well...
If you feel similarly-inspired to get creating, your efforts will be welcomed (+ Lisa can mail you this easy-peasy pattern in PDF form, too!).
Wendy, this is SUCH a beautiful cover with so much love and care sewn into it. Thank you so much for taking part, I'm sure it will be treasured by a special little person. Lisa xx
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DeleteJust beautiful, loved spending time with you in your patch of paradise, it was wonderful and I miss you loads.
ReplyDeletewell, we better not make it so long next time - ok? :-) thanks to you for making such a big effort to drive over here :)
DeleteLove the creativity of the trees and words well chosen.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love it xxx
ReplyDeleteAw this is beautiful and will definitely put a smile on a childs face!
ReplyDeletethank you for the lovely feedback :)
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