Sewing gives us a unique opportunity to create whatever makes us happy. It also will enable us to make others happy. When I am sewing, I usually have a person in mind that will be the receiver. For many of my projects, I am drawn to useful or things that will have a purpose. Difficult times are sometimes made easier when our friends feel we genuinely care about their hardships.
This month I have devoted much of my sewing time to being mindful of others and giving back. I have a friend who is going through a difficult time and I found a beautiful pattern offered by Embroidery Library. It is free to download the embroidery file as well as instructions to sew this very useful pillow. It is meant to be used after a surgical procedure to relieve the pressure and weight on tender areas.
I wrapped the gift and surprised her with it and she really did enjoy receiving it.
In speaking to her about the procedures she is going through and the time between appointments when the wait for results is so hard, I started to do more research and found more patterns available. I realized the scope of Cancer is so very broad and it touches everyone in some way. So I sewed more gifts for people I don't know.
These are Port Pillows. They are meant to be installed on a seatbelt and worn above a Port-O-Cath that is being used for Treatments. My understanding is the seatbelt applies pressure to that area and these help cushion the rider.
The pattern I used can be found here. It is very easy to sew and for minimal cost also. I did alter the pattern slightly as I had some 5x5 charm squares and it calls for 5 1/2 inch squares of fabric. As per usual, when I sew I love to find things that are premade and the Dollar Tree had some very soft polishing cloths in their automotive section. They are a bit messy when you cut them up, but WOW they are very cuddly.
After sewing a couple dozen, I printed off some little cards and attached them with string. I also made sure to sew pillows for the gentlemen as well as the ladies.
Here they are bagged up and ready to deliver to our local Treatment Center. I know they will be a most welcome diversion for the patients. I hope you are inspired and have enjoyed this post, share what you have learned and are generous with what you make. Someone will appreciate your hard work.
