ElaineVM

[ElaineVN]

I am new here and a member of a group in our church called SIS, short for Sisters in a Stitch. We have a lot of fun and do a lot of crocheting and craft ideas. This group began as a team to make prayer shawls for those in need and then began to include lap robes for the men. My brother was a recipient of one of those lap robes and when I saw how meaningful it was to him I decided I should join in the fun. Hope I will get new ideas and skills from this community of crocheters.

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the group! It is nice to hear about your group and what you do! You are welcome to share with us how other members can get a group started, if you desire!

[kl1000]

Hello ElaineVM. It s nice to meet you. I am Larisa. I make thread doilies

[Maryjane]

Hi Elaine! And welcome! Your group sounds like a lot of fun! Far too often we forget that men need things like lap robes too! Thanks for the gentle reminder! Glad you joined us!

[ElaineVN]

I have been crocheting prayer shawls for about 4-5 years now. When my husband and I returned to our home church in southeast Alabama I discovered this group had been formed. It originated when one church member had cancer and others wanted to do something for her. They decided to crochet a prayer shawl and each member prayed over the shawl before giving it to her. Some members have been crocheting for many years, some could only do a little, and others wanted to learn. This group of ladies have done a fabulous job of sharing their craft and prayers with those who may be going through a rough spot in life. They even began having a craft fair in the fall and use the money from that to purchase the yarn for the many projects they give away. It may sound depressing when I talk about all the need, but trust me!!! These ladies have more fun than anyone I have seen in years. We laugh at situations, at ourselves and many crazy incidents we have experienced.

[ElaineVN]

That lap robe was cherished by my brother. I lost him on May 19, but not before we had a chance to share a lot of love and memories together. He said that lap robe saved him from the air conditioner! He kept his wry sense of humor right up to the end.

[kl1000]

Sorry about your loss

[Maryjane]

Sorry about the loss of your brother! But you will always have those happy memories of him! And you will always have your crocheting!