“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”

-- Mother Teresa

Women’s circles are never more vibrant than when they involve hand crafts, knitting, quilting, sewing... Ultimately, the work of a woman’s hands is not only creative but envelopes someone they love, want to love or hope has enough love... lap quilts for those in wheelchairs, red scarves for children who were once in foster care (Red Scarf Project), prayer shawls for any need, gowns and caps for preemie infants, socks for children in Romanian orphanages, mittens and scarves for the Appalachian Santa train, the AIDS quilt... the list goes on as does the love.

Some form of handwork/craft has always been my saving grace. Even when I was not at my best, I had my handwork or world connection to other women working with their hands. I now know why despite major issues as a child and in my marriage, I have survived and am at peace in JOY! For I am never happier than when I am working with others around me on a project or process involving handwork! No wonder knitting has had such a revival in these times of stress and worry!

~ MJ O’Malley

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

-- Flora Edwards