For Estella

I am thankful for many things and one of those is my two healthy children. Whilst browsing Twitter, I came across the story of Estella. Estella died at the age of only eight months of a genetic condition, SMA or Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I hope this blog can help raise awareness of the condition and at the same time, I would like to call for submissions of handmade stars to create a wall for Estella and all the children who use Bluebell Wood Hospice where Estella stayed.

Stars should be between 5cm and 15cm across and suitable to be displayed on a wall. Obviously stars will need to be child friendly, both visually and as I am hoping to create a piece than can act as sensory stimulation for the children at the hospice, the pieces will also need to be safe for small fingers...non toxic, no sharp edges, beads and buttons securely sewn or glued.

Saturday 21 July 2012

Deadlines

When writing an article for Popular Crafts Magazine I had to choose a deadline to finish this project, so I chose 31st July....although this deadline may stretch a little, it is useful for me to aim for around this time to deliver the stars to Bluebell Wood Hospice. So...if you've been making a star, now's the time to send it to me :) You can leave your email in the comments, or email me at lisa at bs40.org and I'll send you my address. Of course there is no reason why stars cannot be sent individually after the majority are sent, but the more the merrier....and personally I always work better with a short deadline ;)

And, very nicely connected....these stars arrived in the post from Katharine, the editor of Popular Crafts who has been so helpful with not only the article, but also promoting the project on twitter. Katharine also sells patchwork supplies through MyHobbycraft.



And of course I've been working on some more stars....there are a couple that have nearly finished firing, I'll be able to unload the kiln tomorrow morning. Also I found some fun glittery stickers, so I've been making a patchwork on the box I bought previously.




Originally I was going to use the box in two halves, but I have decided to fill the box with rice and glue it together instead to make a noisy star. I've done the easy bit.....now to finish down the sides! ;)


Do get in contact if you're thinking of making a star, but need some advice....I'm full of ideas! :)

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4 comments:

  1. Unknown22 July 2012 at 01:48

    The red star by Katharine is beautiful. I made a batch of stars last year that went down well with my customers. If I have any left I shall get them in the post to you.

    Vicki
    www.vickievans.co.uk

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  2. Lisa Stevens22 July 2012 at 02:18

    Yes, I have been astounded at all of the beautiful stars :)

    If you find your stars, let me know and I'll send my address :) the more the merrier! Thanks :D

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  3. MysteriousCats Amigurumi Patterns22 July 2012 at 11:19

    Can't wait to see the final result! The children will have such a great time! :)

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  4. Lisa Stevens23 July 2012 at 04:23

    I really must get round to photographing the spread so far! *adds to extensive to do list* ;)

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