Tuesday's Common Thread

Common Thread
the first sale.
A Test Product. 

A tiny idea shared over three years ago is beginning to bear fruit.

The idea… a place where refugee woman who are new to the community will meet to learn a craft and sell their items.

Earlier this year, a name was created, Common Thread. Next came the vision,  

“A group of individuals who meet together to learn, create, and sale handmade items."

To date, the women have hand stitched a book bag, weaved a basket, created a pin cushion and beaded jewelry.

The women have created these items as the result of dedicated volunteers who have donated their materials, time and talents. The women have displayed their creativity and commitment.

Members of the group are creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. One of the things, I like the most… using recycled buttons to create new jewelry.

What I am learning again is that learning goes both ways. Each of the women already possess amazing skills. Each woman brings her resiliency and creativity to each project.  

I am excited as the group plans a 'Launch/Market Party to share their crafts to the community.  Our goal  is to have a launch in 2014. 

"The more generous we are, the joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The more serving we are, the prosperous we become."

William Arthur Ward

Diane, our testing coordinator models the bracelets.
Gail teaches a new skill today.