MEETING SCHEDULE

UPCOMING MEETING DATES (UPDATED 05/20/2026)

ALL MEETING ARE IN PERSON UNLESS NOTED

Monday 7/27, 6pm

Tuesday 7/28, 9am (packing and sorting)

Monday 8/10, 1pm

Monday 8/24, 6pm

Tuesday 8/25, 9am (packing and sorting)

Monday 9/14, 1pm

Monday 9/28, 6pm

Tuesday 9/29, 9am (packing and sorting)

Monday 10/5, 1pm

Tuesday 10/6, 9am (packing and sorting)

Monday 11/9, 1pm

Tuesday 11/10 (packing and sorting)

Monday 11/23, 6pm

Tuesday 11/24 9am (packing and sorting)

Monday 12/7, 11am (Holiday Party)

Party at 12pm but setup starting at 11am

  

Quick Updates

• The Generous Crafters Group was awarded a $750 grant from the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club in recognition for the contribution we made to the community. Barb has already used the funds to buy yarn and material for the group. THANK YOU BARB!!!
• Dottie Bags are available to anyone who would like to make a donation. All proceeds will also go toward the purchase of yarn. THANK YOU DOTTIE!

Items needed !!!!!

• HATS AND SCARVES  FROM CHILD TO ADULT TO PREPARE FOR OUR FALL DONATION!!!!! 

• Hearts in kids colors,  3 -4 " size, with 6 inch yarn loop (for hanging like an ornament) to be donated to Fill a Heart 4 Kids.   See pattern here.  15 Minutes Crochet Hearts  
• 10" x 10" cotton washcloth
• Kids Quilts. Especially in boy's colors

Still current: 

• Pause on the Navy-Marines Corps Baby blankets project. Their closet is full.
• Items requested by Good Shepherd Hospital  see page "Items we currently need"

Items Currently Needed

In Order of Priority        

GENERAL INFORMATION

Our goals are:  

• to crochet, knit, or sew hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets and donate them to organizations in need
• to encourage and instruct one another in the arts of knitting, crocheting, quilting, and other handiwork
• to enjoy each other’s company and the common love for their craft

Colors, Yarn, Patterns, Sizes:

• All colors are acceptable.  
• All soft machine washable yarn is acceptable. Real wool or wool blend is acceptable for hats and for special requests (i.e. Military, Homeless, etc)
• All simple patterns are acceptable.  

Photos from July 2025

 July 2025

Photos from June 2025

June  2025 Photos