Creative Kindness: People and Projects Making a Difference and How You Can, Too

by Nancy Zieman, Gail Brown

Creative people can make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate with this collection of inspiring stories and practical projects based on the Sew A Smile series from Sewing With Nancy?. This book is dedicated to the generous volunteers who practice creative kindness every day. To honor their sharing and caring, and to help support their many diverse and worthwhile efforts, Nancy Zieman and Gail Brown share twelve simple projects, including a care cloth, sleepers, a sleeping bag, and pillows that may be given as gifts. Each chapter of the book introduces remarkable and talented people who provide step-by-step instructions for each specific project. With this unique reference, readers can use their sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting skills to help others. * Includes instructions and resources for 12 projects * Experience the contagious generosity of "from hands to hearts, with hope" * Meet remarkable and talented people striving to make a difference

Genres: Reference

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2002

About the author

Nancy Zieman—author, designer, businesswomen, producer, blogger and national sewing authority—was the host of the popular show "Sewing With Nancy" which appeared on Public TV and online. Nancy was also the founder of Nancy's Notions, a direct marketing company, featuring sewing and quilting products.
Nancy wrote numerous books on sewing and quilting, including her autobiography, "Seams Unlikely," which was co-authored by Marjorie L. Russell.