Thursday, January 31, 2008

Circling the Wagons

The last few weeks have brought the news that my friend and comrade in fiber crime, HollyEQQ, is facing some pretty rough medical stuff in the weeks (and possibly months) ahead.  After determining that my smothering her with attention wasn't going to make things any better, I got off my horse and checked in with some of the fiber wagon masters I admire so much...and it was decided to circle our wagons around her and see what we could do to help.



Here's the plan:  Sandy Ryan of Homestead Wool and Gift Farm will be opening her web store, beginning this weekend, to host a special sale and series of auctions to benefit Miss Holly. Spunsugarendview
We're all having a blast coming up with things to donate...I've carded some batts so far Popcorn
(pics here, just to tantalize you), donated a skein of yarn, and heaven knows what else I'll send along before it's all over.  Sandy will no doubt be donating things from her own wonderful shop, and I know the donations are rolling in as I write.  Whether you're a knitter, spinner, felter, or just an all around fiber lover, you'll want to keep an eye on Sandy's site to scoop up these goodies while they're available!



Then, the awesome Lexi Boeger of Pluckyfluff fame, is hosting a spinning challenge in conjunction with the Yarn Museum.  Race right on over to Lexi's site to get more...this is a limited time challenge.  All submissions to the yarn museum for this event will then become donations to the fund raiser...remember the old saying, many hands make light work?  This is a great example, once again, of how many of us can make a difference in someone's life without going too far out of our comfort zones.  Isn't it COOL????



So...join the wagon train, and help us make a big circle around Holly, to help see her through this rough time and back into great health!  ---Martie



6 comments:

HollyEQQ said...

Oh my gosh. You guys.
What can I say except
Thank you.
Holly

Martie said...

You have (and would again) do the same for someone else going through a hard time.
This is what friends are for!
XOXO

Linda said...

way to go dear!! love the yarn you sent! I have sent the pics and info to Sandy for mine and also posted as well to Ravelry where Cindy had started a post and will add to my yahoo groups too!!and a post is on my blog too! sure hope it all helps the poor dear!! off to work on more!!love Linda

Gypsy said...

It is WAY cool and so easy to help!!!! Love my Holly Girl!

Martie said...

Yay, Gypsy! It IS fun, isn't it? I'm loving it totally. Seems like everyday there are new donations that go up...so cool. Thanks, y'all, for helping our Holly!

Martie said...

Yay, Gypsy! It IS fun, isn't it? I'm loving it totally. Seems like everyday there are new donations that go up...so cool. Thanks, y'all, for helping our Holly!