Scarves For The Winter Months

It gets cold in our valley in the winter months, and even as Fall begins the temperatures drop drastically (well, when this heatwave finally departs). And boy does it rain! I think one of our next projects is to collect umbrellas for the homeless.

In the meantime we'll donate our collection of scarves to local charities and maybe we can add our scarves (and headbands?) to Operation Christmas Child boxes. Hopefully our Krafty team of crocheters and knitters can keep up with the demand. On to the next project then--beanies, mittens, and baby blankets.

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And watch this fun crocheting video. Each view gives us a few pennies. All proceeds will go toward buying more yarn.

What is an Indie Christian Writer?

WHAT IS AN INDIE CHRISTIAN WRITER? Indie stands for Independent. The newest trend (or perhaps not so new) in publishing is the Independent Author who takes matters of publication into their own hands. Unfortunately, mainstream publishing companies are becoming harder and harder to sign with. Many do not accept unrepresented authors or unsolicited manuscripts. Without a touch of luck and never-ending patience a writer may never become one of the few new authors to sign a contract with the "Big Boys."

But with determination and drive the Independent author can get help or go it alone to Self-Publish. Self-Publishing presents its own challenges and rewards, but with the help and support of other writers, small presses and independent publishers, and editors, publishing a book has never been more accessible.

Indie Christian Writers are the authors, poets, playwrights,and screenwriters whose works encompass a Christian Worldview. The gamut of Christian literature and literary arts is as wide, unique, and varied as we are. It includes everything from fantasy to history, plays to poetry, drama to comedy, and everything in between.

If you are a writer, an aspiring writer, or know someone who is, check out our conference coming in the Spring 2016. Everyone needs in-service training, support, and encouragement. This is the conference designed especially for you! Meet and learn from seasoned professionals, receive the necessary tools and tips of the trade while networking with other writers just like you!

~~Ginger Galloway

The Temecula Valley Indie Christian Writers Conference is hosted by Ink and Keys

If you would like to register you may do so here: http://ow.ly/Q0vpR

Go to our 2 cents Campaigns page to see how you can help with scholarships. 

Sci-Fi Scarves

Ginger demonstrates the Tunisian/tunisan crochet stitch to make the gray Skarf.

We have two days left to reach 100 Scarves/Skarfs for the Homeless. We're almost there. If you would like to donate toward yarn purchase just use the PayPal link in the sidebar. Thanks.

The "100 Scarves for the Homeless" Project

We are blessed with a team of crocheters (and always looking for more) hard at work to crochet 100 scarves (we like to call them Skarfs) before July 17th.

Closing in on 40 Skarfs, we have a ways to go but with a little faith we'll get there. Here's a few pictures of our skarfs.

Our IndieGoGo campaign has ended and we didn't quite reach our goal. You can still donate through our PayPal link, which you'll find on our homepage. Thanks so much.

~~Debby A.

UPDATE: As of June 23, 2015 we have 41 skarfs.
UPDATE: As of July 7th, 2015 we have 66 skarfs.