AS the season of gift giving approaches, a series of handmade items will be available to purchase at the annual Uniting Threads craft stall next month.<\/p>\n
The sale will be held on Saturday 2 December from 9am until 1pm at St Andrew\u2019s Uniting Church with Devonshire tea also available.<\/p>\n
There will be a large variety of items for sale including decorations, bunting, cards, tea towels, needle cases, bookmarks and covered coat hangers.<\/p>\n
A raffle will also take place with the winner receiving one of the group\u2019s quilts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be lots of things people can buy there which might be suitable for Christmas gifts,\u201d said quilter and group member Anita Lowe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe money that is raised will go towards the work we do which helps the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Uniting Threads is a group which makes quilts that are donated to the Bendigo Community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe group started more than 10 years ago and for people in aged care facilities or in other situations is something that\u2019s given to them that cheers them up,\u201d said Ms Lowe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey can have it on their bed and it makes their room feel nice.\u201d<\/p>\n
All proceeds from the craft stall will go towards the cost of materials and servicing the sewing machines.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really about contributing to the community and giving people something that makes them feel better,\u201d said Ms Lowe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe women enjoy being together and using their skills in the craft if quilting to give something to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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AS the season of gift giving approaches, a series of handmade items will be available to purchase at the annual Uniting Threads craft stall next month. The sale will be held on Saturday 2 December from 9am until 1pm at St Andrew\u2019s Uniting Church with Devonshire tea also available. There will be a large variety […]<\/p>\n