Thank you to those who yesterday suggested that they might be able to send some fabric/threads etc to the Pacific Island prisoners, to go with my books. Your enthusiasm for this project is really lovely.
I passed on the offers to the wife, and she was thrilled that people would like to help them. I plan to keep in contact with the couple, so hopefully we might even see some of the ladies’ work in time.
If there is anyone else who would like to assist, please let me know. I have permission to pass on their details to anyone who would like to assist with supplies. Just let me know if this is something you would like to do.
Thank you again for your generosity and kindness. It is really lovely to think that from so far away, we might be able to improve the lives of others.
From the organisation’s literature, I really appreciated these statements of what they believe (this is just an excerpt – there were more great points):
We believe that the current state of a person is no indicator as to their future.
We believe that the person sitting forgotten in the prison cell has the same worth as the person sitting in the palace.
We believe that in the prisons of —- are some truly great and awesome people.
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
It would be great to see the progress the ladies make with your books to guide them..
I am very happy to do something to help this organisation. You are welcome to pass on my details. Some people end up in a prison for very simple reasons, not all of them associated with terrible crimes. It almost happened to me once. In some places the police system is a little wonky. Maybe people are prepared to lie under oath. People do things when they are ill because they feel obligated. Life is not fair. Investing time, talent, and care in these ladies will not be a waste off anything. The results might be slow to appear but they will appear.
Hi Louise, I did let them know about your suggestion, but I didn’t get an answer that email – busy perhaps? I will pass on your details – thank you. Perhaps they’re not sure about how to go about selling the articles made. Not sure, but I’ll pass your info on. Thanks so much!