February 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Some more recently finished projects! #crochet #kindnessofstrangers
February 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Some more recently finished projects! #crochet #kindnessofstrangers
A handful of projects finished in the last few weeks, people taking care of each other. #kindnessofstrangers
January 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A handful of projects finished in the last few weeks, people taking care of each other. #kindnessofstrangers
Started by Ruth, finished by Loose Ends finisher, Randie 🩷 #kindnessofstrangers
January 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Started by Ruth, finished by Loose Ends finisher, Randie 🩷 #kindnessofstrangers
Janet is 91, has Parkinson’s, and was recently moved to hospice care. Prior to her illness, she'd been knitting this sweater for her grandbaby. Heather, Loose Ends finisher, spent 5 hours finishing it for her.
#knitting #finisher #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#knitting #finisher #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
July 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Janet is 91, has Parkinson’s, and was recently moved to hospice care. Prior to her illness, she'd been knitting this sweater for her grandbaby. Heather, Loose Ends finisher, spent 5 hours finishing it for her.
#knitting #finisher #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#knitting #finisher #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
September 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
This project is a self-designed needlepoint replica of Colleen's childhood bedroom wallpaper, started by her mother, finished by Barb (Loose Ends volunteer). #needlepoint #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
June 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
This project is a self-designed needlepoint replica of Colleen's childhood bedroom wallpaper, started by her mother, finished by Barb (Loose Ends volunteer). #needlepoint #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
“When you feel the very tight hug, that’s where she left off.” — Phyllis.
@stringtheoryyarnco #fairisle #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
@stringtheoryyarnco #fairisle #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
September 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“When you feel the very tight hug, that’s where she left off.” — Phyllis.
@stringtheoryyarnco #fairisle #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
@stringtheoryyarnco #fairisle #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
September 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
"I am so proud, thankful, honored, and happy to have been given the privilege to finish this project." — Annina, Loose Ends finisher
#crochet #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#crochet #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
March 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"I am so proud, thankful, honored, and happy to have been given the privilege to finish this project." — Annina, Loose Ends finisher
#crochet #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#crochet #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
"My mom passed Oct. 2021. I never truly appreciated how much she enjoyed crocheting. [Kate] is amazing! Seeing all of my mom's crocheted squares in a finished project really touched me. — Jacky
This project was finished by Loose Ends finisher, Kate
#crochet #grannysquare #kindnessofstrangers
This project was finished by Loose Ends finisher, Kate
#crochet #grannysquare #kindnessofstrangers
April 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"My mom passed Oct. 2021. I never truly appreciated how much she enjoyed crocheting. [Kate] is amazing! Seeing all of my mom's crocheted squares in a finished project really touched me. — Jacky
This project was finished by Loose Ends finisher, Kate
#crochet #grannysquare #kindnessofstrangers
This project was finished by Loose Ends finisher, Kate
#crochet #grannysquare #kindnessofstrangers
Giving makes us feel better. It was delightful to meet some finishers in real life at #vogueknittinglive last weekend (we love you Judy). 🧶🪡🧵🗽 #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
January 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Giving makes us feel better. It was delightful to meet some finishers in real life at #vogueknittinglive last weekend (we love you Judy). 🧶🪡🧵🗽 #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Christmas in September! More recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
September 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Christmas in September! More recently finished projects, completed by volunteers and returned to families all done! #kindnessofstrangers #handmade #looseends
"I've kept this sweater (started by my mother) all this time because I couldn’t bear to just give it away and didn’t know what to do with it.” Marylin, F
Loose Ends finisher Tracie finished it up in just 3 months. 🩷
#kindnessofstrangers #cableknits #looseends #finisher
Loose Ends finisher Tracie finished it up in just 3 months. 🩷
#kindnessofstrangers #cableknits #looseends #finisher
April 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"I've kept this sweater (started by my mother) all this time because I couldn’t bear to just give it away and didn’t know what to do with it.” Marylin, F
Loose Ends finisher Tracie finished it up in just 3 months. 🩷
#kindnessofstrangers #cableknits #looseends #finisher
Loose Ends finisher Tracie finished it up in just 3 months. 🩷
#kindnessofstrangers #cableknits #looseends #finisher
This quilt is still with its finisher — its our first quilt submitted from Mexico, and it’s had an interesting journey so far! A collaboration between the original crafter, and two finishers, one from Mexico, one from Texas.
#teamwork #kindnessofstrangers #quilting #looseends
#teamwork #kindnessofstrangers #quilting #looseends
January 31, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This quilt is still with its finisher — its our first quilt submitted from Mexico, and it’s had an interesting journey so far! A collaboration between the original crafter, and two finishers, one from Mexico, one from Texas.
#teamwork #kindnessofstrangers #quilting #looseends
#teamwork #kindnessofstrangers #quilting #looseends
"She is sorely missed, and I promised her as she was dying, that I would find a way to get her projects finished." — Caitlin
"It was a honor, and then to learn it will be a gift from your mother to your baby — just wonderful!" — Heather, LEP Finisher
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
"It was a honor, and then to learn it will be a gift from your mother to your baby — just wonderful!" — Heather, LEP Finisher
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
April 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"She is sorely missed, and I promised her as she was dying, that I would find a way to get her projects finished." — Caitlin
"It was a honor, and then to learn it will be a gift from your mother to your baby — just wonderful!" — Heather, LEP Finisher
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
"It was a honor, and then to learn it will be a gift from your mother to your baby — just wonderful!" — Heather, LEP Finisher
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
She lived such a life of service! This [quilt] was started by my grandmother for my sister in 1974. She died before it could be finished, and now my sister is battling stage 4 brain cancer." — Crystal
Marie (Loose Ends Finisher) spent about 20 hours working on this project.
#kindnessofstrangers
Marie (Loose Ends Finisher) spent about 20 hours working on this project.
#kindnessofstrangers
May 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
She lived such a life of service! This [quilt] was started by my grandmother for my sister in 1974. She died before it could be finished, and now my sister is battling stage 4 brain cancer." — Crystal
Marie (Loose Ends Finisher) spent about 20 hours working on this project.
#kindnessofstrangers
Marie (Loose Ends Finisher) spent about 20 hours working on this project.
#kindnessofstrangers
Lori's mother Suzy enjoyed knitting and usually had several projects going at once every year. Her sudden diagnosis and passing were very hard for her family. his wrap was completed by Kristi, Loose Ends finisher, who spent about 40 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
May 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lori's mother Suzy enjoyed knitting and usually had several projects going at once every year. Her sudden diagnosis and passing were very hard for her family. his wrap was completed by Kristi, Loose Ends finisher, who spent about 40 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
"She [Janet] was a shining light in our family, who fiercely loved us all. Looking forward to wrapping myself up in this blanket, just like one of her warm hugs." — Natasha
Linda (Loose Ends finisher) spent about 15 hours finishing this quilt up.
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Linda (Loose Ends finisher) spent about 15 hours finishing this quilt up.
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
June 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
"She [Janet] was a shining light in our family, who fiercely loved us all. Looking forward to wrapping myself up in this blanket, just like one of her warm hugs." — Natasha
Linda (Loose Ends finisher) spent about 15 hours finishing this quilt up.
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Linda (Loose Ends finisher) spent about 15 hours finishing this quilt up.
#quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
Thank you you Quad City and to Lisa and Reeda for your willingness to be part of this lovely story. 🩷 #needlepoint #kindnessofstrangers
March 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Thank you you Quad City and to Lisa and Reeda for your willingness to be part of this lovely story. 🩷 #needlepoint #kindnessofstrangers
Sarah (Loose Ends finisher) asked a few questions and then said, “Yep, I’m sure I can do that.” She then spent about 50 hours finishing this up.
“Thanks is not enough! Mom is delighted, as is our entire family. Many, many thanks!” — Margaret #kindnessofstrangers #crochet #looseends
“Thanks is not enough! Mom is delighted, as is our entire family. Many, many thanks!” — Margaret #kindnessofstrangers #crochet #looseends
July 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sarah (Loose Ends finisher) asked a few questions and then said, “Yep, I’m sure I can do that.” She then spent about 50 hours finishing this up.
“Thanks is not enough! Mom is delighted, as is our entire family. Many, many thanks!” — Margaret #kindnessofstrangers #crochet #looseends
“Thanks is not enough! Mom is delighted, as is our entire family. Many, many thanks!” — Margaret #kindnessofstrangers #crochet #looseends
Olivia's mom, Yvonne, learned to crochet in 4-H and crafted until becoming ill. She'd been making two blankets for Olivia.
Olivia was matched with Loose Ends finisher Suzan who completed the purple blanket, spending more than 30 hours on it. #crochet #looseends #kindnessofstrangers
Olivia was matched with Loose Ends finisher Suzan who completed the purple blanket, spending more than 30 hours on it. #crochet #looseends #kindnessofstrangers
July 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Olivia's mom, Yvonne, learned to crochet in 4-H and crafted until becoming ill. She'd been making two blankets for Olivia.
Olivia was matched with Loose Ends finisher Suzan who completed the purple blanket, spending more than 30 hours on it. #crochet #looseends #kindnessofstrangers
Olivia was matched with Loose Ends finisher Suzan who completed the purple blanket, spending more than 30 hours on it. #crochet #looseends #kindnessofstrangers
“Everything Joan sewed was perfect until arthritis caught up with her. Mom died April 18, 2023.”
This cross stitch portrait of Travis, Joan’s grandson, was completed by Loose Ends finisher Sarah, who spent about 120 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
This cross stitch portrait of Travis, Joan’s grandson, was completed by Loose Ends finisher Sarah, who spent about 120 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“Everything Joan sewed was perfect until arthritis caught up with her. Mom died April 18, 2023.”
This cross stitch portrait of Travis, Joan’s grandson, was completed by Loose Ends finisher Sarah, who spent about 120 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
This cross stitch portrait of Travis, Joan’s grandson, was completed by Loose Ends finisher Sarah, who spent about 120 hours on it.
#kindnessofstrangers #looseends
This project was begun by Barbara, and finished by Loose Ends finisher, Diane, for Barbara's daughter. Special thanks to our friends at JOANN for supplying the batting and backing to complete this special heirloom. #joann #quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends
March 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This project was begun by Barbara, and finished by Loose Ends finisher, Diane, for Barbara's daughter. Special thanks to our friends at JOANN for supplying the batting and backing to complete this special heirloom. #joann #quilting #kindnessofstrangers #looseends