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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Tutorial: Sprocket Pillows
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- jan said...
Those are really lovely!
- March 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- rubyslipperz said...
thank...THANK YOU...for taking the time to take pics, etc for this tute...It is REALLY cute... I sew wanna make one!!
- March 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM
- shez said...
Thankyou very much for showing us how to make these delightful cushions it is very kind of you ,well done they are gorgous.
- March 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Thanks for the tutorial Allison and relax and catch up!
- March 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- Q @ JAQS said...
Thank you for that great tutorial :). Can't wait to make some of these - they are absolutely adorable!
- March 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM
- Venus de Hilo said...
These are fabulous... adding them to my future projects list right now. Thanks for sharing your creation with us, and showing how to make for ourselves.
- March 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM
- Q said...
I lurve these they are awesome I also saw the words quick and easy in there so I am really looking forward to making loads of them! Thank you!
- March 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM
- Kris said...
You can bet I will be making oodles of these fun pillows! I will blog them, and link you up!
Thanks!!! LOVE them!
- March 27, 2011 at 9:17 PM
- Linz said...
Um... LOVE THESE!!! Thank you for hosting such a fun blog! I might just make one of these tonight... :)
- March 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM
- Amy said...
very pretty,thank you for the tutorial.
- March 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- Rocio said...
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! You make it look not so difficult. These pillows would be perfect also as an outdoor version. I may try soon... :)
- March 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM
- Judy said...
Oh Thank you for being my first blog to follow and my favorite to this day! Thank you for helping the beginners. Thank you for being you.
- March 27, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- Impera_Magna said...
I love the pillows.. thank you SO much for the pattern and tutorial!
- March 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM
- Di~ said...
Love the pillows, I want to get started tomorrow! Thank You.
- March 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM
- Stacey said...
I seem to have a bit of a pillow obsession lately and I adore these. I'm making one today!
- March 27, 2011 at 10:44 PM
- ara said...
Muchas gracias!!!!!!!!!!!
Es genial, me gusta muchisimo.
- March 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM
- CJ said...
Thank YOU! I loved the pillow you did awhile back like this and now I think I will make one of these to match one of my daughter's quilts. Which ONE will be the toughest decision I make this week. ;)
- March 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM
- Amy said...
They are so adorable! I never thought I would you that word to describe a pillow!
- March 27, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- flisa said...
Great tutorial! Beautiful pillows! Thank you for sharing!
- March 27, 2011 at 11:41 PM
- junglewife said...
Thank you! I am making one right now! I am finding that if you cut a layer cake square in half, you can get two large template wedges out of one half, and then use the other half (5 x 10 inches) to piece together to make the edge strip. So out of 6 layer cake squares and then a piece of fabric for the back, you can make a large pillow, or a large AND a small pillow if you use a different fabric for the sides!
- March 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM
- Madster said...
Greetings from Singapore, and thank you for wonderful tutorial. I just love your blog. Even if I don't really sew :)
- March 28, 2011 at 12:30 AM
- bruinbr said...
These are too adorable! THANK YOU for the great tutorial! Can't wait to make some!
- March 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM
- azucena said...
- March 28, 2011 at 1:20 AM
- GabyLux said...
It´s so cute. Thanks for the tutorial.
- March 28, 2011 at 1:32 AM
- Brenda said...
Well Done~ Enjoy your break. The blogging has been super...but me time is absolutely necessary for everyone.
- March 28, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- quiltypleasuresonline.net said...
Oh my .... I'm going to need a longer sofa {sigh}
- March 28, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- Magalis Marisol said...
Hola amiga!!!!
Gracias por el tutorial....
Un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela!!!!
- March 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM
- Nell said...
Great tutorial! I have been meaning to have a go with curves, this may be a good chance! I like your choice of colours too. :)
- March 28, 2011 at 2:53 AM
- Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...
Awesome pillow, Allison. Can't wait to try this. Love it!
- March 28, 2011 at 4:02 AM
- LJ said...
I love your pillows!!
- March 28, 2011 at 4:04 AM
- Peggy said...
OH I love your pillows! They bring back memories of my grandma and her pillows. She had a love for round pillows... sprocket style, pleated, smocked, you name it... she had made it! Thank you! :)
- March 28, 2011 at 4:46 AM
- Cathy said...
Oh gosh! Another great thing to add to my list of do's. Reminds me of my mom and gram's couch. I have so many irons in the fire, this one will have to wait till my sewing is caught up.
thanks cathy
- March 28, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- Jodie said...
Wow these look great! So many things on my list to finish or start, but I may just put them all on hold to make one of these! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas with us. You really do give out such wonderful information and want you to know that I very much appreciate it. Jodie
- March 28, 2011 at 5:15 AM
- Dawnmarie said...
Very cute pillows - I'm already thinking I should make some for my screen porch redo. Thanks for sharing
- March 28, 2011 at 5:23 AM
- Cindy said...
Really cute! Thank you for sharing!
- March 28, 2011 at 5:35 AM
- Barbara said...
you are an incredible human being - thank YOU for your dear blog and this awesome pattern
- March 28, 2011 at 5:38 AM
- webbs said...
What cute pillows! I'm printing out the templates right now and going to make some this week. Thank you for always sharing your creative ideas with us.
- March 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM
- b78ayers said...
You are just the sweetest thing and I love everything you offer up on this blog! Take the time -well deserved.
- March 28, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- JCnNC said...
Those pillows are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial. Always a joy to visit your blog. Judy C
- March 28, 2011 at 6:21 AM
- randi---i have to say said...
cute! my mom just got a new couch and i am thinking a pillow may be nesessary! :)
- March 28, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- tracy_a said...
thank you for always sharing so many wonderful projects!
- March 28, 2011 at 6:37 AM
- Gerri said...
Thanks for the great tutorial, and have a wonderful time catching up with life!
- March 28, 2011 at 7:01 AM
- Sandy said...
And a big fat thank you to you, Allison! What a great tutorial...easy with pictures...my kind!! Your blog is charming and I love visiting it...such eye candy! Have a great "time-off"...looking forward to your return.
- March 28, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- VickiT said...
Awesome looking pillows. Great tute. Thank you so much. Have a great break to catch up on life. Get lots of rest and have fun. Will miss you so don't forget to come back. :)
- March 28, 2011 at 7:34 AM
- Elsa said...
love love love these pillows! thanks so much for the template and the tutorial. If I weren't going to do a sew day with my friend (we're doing a quilt along of the Single Girl Quilt), I'd be making this pillow!
- March 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM
- KRISTA said...
Those are REALLY cute! I may just have to give those a try, even though I haven't ever attempted anything like that! Thank you for sharing!!
- March 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM
- Julie {CalleLillyCafe} said...
Love love love! my girls would love these cuties on their beds! Thank you for sharing tutorials. =)
- March 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM
- **nicke... said...
Thank You so much Allison! They really are very cute and I can't wait to make one!
- March 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- di said...
I LOVE these! Thanks so much for sharing this darling project with us!
- March 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- amy smart said...
So darling, Allison.
- March 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- Jamie Lee said...
Wow, I love these! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial with us!
- March 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM
- Gunilla K said...
Wow!! Lovley! and thanks so much!
- March 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM
- Pepe said...
Wow! Simply fantastic! I'll make it!!!
- March 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Laura said...
Both pillows are wonderful! Thank you.
Hope you have some wonderful peaceful time to get caught up on non-blog stuff.
- March 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM
- Tasha from Creation Corner said...
These are beautiful. I cannot wait to make some. Thank you for always inspring me and so many of us. You are amazing. I think we should be thanking you!
- March 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Sandra said...
Your pillows are fabulous! Thanks for posting the tutorial:)
- March 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM
- mamaneedstowashherhair said...
hi! i've never commented on your blog before, but i have been following you for awhile and have to tell you that you have inspired me so much! i've recently started my own blog, where i have list YOU as one of my favorites! so on this little break of yours come visit me at www.mamaneedstowashherhair.com :)
- March 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- Crystal Hendrix said...
Very pretty!! Love it and thank you for sharing!!! You inspire me!! in MANY MANY ways, I want to publish my own patterns-write more tutorials for my blog....so much!! Don't know how you do it!!???
- March 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM
- toots2u said...
you are the best.... thank you! Enjoy your blogging break and will look forward to you coming back. Thanks again!!
- March 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM
- Cheapo Mimi in Nashville said...
Love you, Allison! I've been casting around trying to find this pattern ever since I saw your pillow like this a few months ago. I can't wait to start cranking them out. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable break.
- March 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
- kathytypestoo said...
oh man! i wasn't supposed to want to sew anything this week while i get ready for my nieces and nephew to visit. guess i better clean up quick so i have some time to make a few hundred of these! thanks for sharing :)
- March 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Cheryl said...
bless your sweet heart for being so generous. I clicked on a link to your blog today from littlebiggirlstudio and the page loaded up with those awesome pillows! I love them! the fabric you used is just perfect. You made them look super easy in your tutorial. I have never done curves before, but I just may give it a try.
- March 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Lauren P said...
Thanks for the tutorial! I cannot wait to make one!
- March 28, 2011 at 12:58 PM
- bethanndodd said...
These make me smile :) Definately putting these on my HAVE TO MAKE list...thanks for the great tutorial! Smiles
- March 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Julie said...
oh. gosh. i love these pillows. and i sure need something new and cute in my family room now that spring & summer are heading our way. this is a new item on my 'to make' list! thanks so much!! you're the best :-)
- March 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- letrecivette said...
Thanks! It's very cute! I want try! Next time I'll show it!
Nice week,Monica
- March 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM
- Laura Maxell said...
these are so cute. they make me think of my nana because they are something she would have had at her house. thank you so much for sharing this with us. i can't wait to make some :)
- March 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- email@example.com said...
You're such a fabulous explainer. You make everything seem so easy and totally doable. I love it! Thanks so much, I'll be linking.
- March 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- lifeinredshoes said...
Woooo Hooooo! I have a Sprocket on the docket:)
Thank you!
- March 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM
- Deb said...
Glad this showed up in my Google Reader this morning! Mondays are my day off and I was looking for a good project - it went together great! My new Sprocket Pillow is sitting on ours bed!
- March 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM
- Kayla said...
I'm a loyal reader but lazy commenter..but those are sooo cute! I love them and can't wait to make some! =)
- March 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- MARIZE ARTES DIPANO said...
Amei o tutorial. Muito bom! Vou tentar fazer! Felicidades e sucesso! Deus abençoe a todos!
Abraços com carinho.
- March 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM
- Thimbleanna said...
These are ADORABLE!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
- March 28, 2011 at 8:17 PM
- Rebekah★All Thingz Related★ said...
L.O.V.E. them!
Thanks so much for the fantastic tutorial!
- March 28, 2011 at 8:28 PM
- Heidi @ Honeybear Lane said...
I love these pillows and I love you! I subscribe to a bazillion blogs but I always have to read yours. You have brilliant skills and ideas but also I love that you don't update your blog every day. As a fellow blogger I honestly can't believe how other bloggers don't get overwhelmed with everything and still post awesome things every day. Good luck with all your tasks at hand!
- March 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM
- Krista S. said...
Loved this tutorial!!!!! It went together very smoothly and quickly! You are a great inspiration, thank you!
Here is my finished product:
- March 29, 2011 at 6:30 AM
- k_pusch said...
I love love love these pillows! Can't wait to try them. Working on the Raw Edge Circle Quilt now and it is so super cute. Thanks for all the fabulous ideas!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:34 AM
- loves2spin said...
Oh, this is perfect! I have lots of fabric scraps and will make some of these for Christmas gifts. I like to start early. :) Thank you!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:38 AM
- Septiembre said...
Thank you very much Allison, is a great tutorial and enjoyable to do.
- March 29, 2011 at 7:05 AM
- Sue said...
Just added that gorgeous tutorial to my list of things to make, so cute :o)
- March 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Emily Elizabeth said...
Okay, my only question is how to keep your toddler from pulling off the buttons. I made some tufted pillows a couple weeks ago -
And i've already had to sew them back on 3 times!
- March 29, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- redcedar said...
I'm a little daunted - but these look like so much fun! I've got some patio furniture that could use some cushioning this summer...
- March 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- Monika said...
Mmm. I have just finished a cathedral patchwork cushion. I know this is my next project. I love it.
- March 29, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- Prof. S said...
I lovelovelove these pillows!! Thank you *so* much for the tutorial...these are now on my to-do list.
- March 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Michele @ Frugal Granola said...
These are gorgeous! I'm doing my children's room in those exact colors- some of my favorites. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM
- Lucia said...
Love this!! Thank you for the tutorial. I can picture these in a future room of my girls. :)
- March 29, 2011 at 8:19 PM
- Emily. said...
Thank you so much! I just had to make one this afternoon and it turned out SO nice. And yes, you're right, you can't make just one...
- March 29, 2011 at 9:17 PM
- Aimee said...
super cute! Thanks for sharing!
- March 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM
- auntie said...
Love this!!
- March 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- Amanda Murphy said...
These are adorable! Great job!
- March 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- sewemily said...
LOVE these! Thanks for the tutorial! I'm new to sewing and have been looking for my next project...one for a beginner. I've found it! THANKS!
- March 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Misty Russell said...
Love these pillows! Thanks for the tutorial, i've been wanting to spice up my pillow selection!
- March 30, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Marianne said...
Greeting from Sweden
- March 30, 2011 at 1:22 PM
- Joy @ Light Bulbs said...
So great. Thanks.
- March 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM
- WendyB said...
You make it look so easy! I love the fabric selections you use!
Sew on! Wendy - the Fabric Quarter
- March 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM
- Melody said...
These are so cute. I gave my daughter a sewing machine for Christmas in 2009 and she's sewing up a storm. She's looking for a new townhouse right now and I can see us sewing up a boatload of these for her new place! Thank you so much
- March 31, 2011 at 7:41 AM
- tkkey423 said...
Thank you for sharing. These pillows are really cute and I do plan on making some. I enjoy your blog!
- April 1, 2011 at 3:58 AM
- Teresa said...
These pillows are SEW cute I can barely stand it! I'm getting my Bernina next weekend! Can't WAIT to learn to SEW!
Love your blog!
Thank you for all that you share!
I tweeted about this tutorial!
Do you tweet?
- April 1, 2011 at 2:00 PM
- Jenny said...
Wow this is a fantastic tutorial, love it! I have so many fabric scraps left over from my work that it would be a perfect way to use them up.... will give it a go and link back to you when I do! This is the first time I've been to your blog, it is lovely :) Have a lovely weekend, Jenny x
- April 2, 2011 at 3:10 AM
- PunkiePie (Jen) said...
I am going to dig through my scraps this afternoon and make me a few dozen! I love these! Thank you!
- April 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM
- Pinkadot Quilts said...
Very cute! I will keep this wonderful tutorial in mind!
- April 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Ana Seixas said...
Lovely pillows! Thanks for just being there sharing your life and projects with us. It's always a nice surprise to visit you here!
Ana from Portugal
- April 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- Cara said...
I am in LOVE with these pillows! They look so cheerful, and that pattern seems so simple. Thank you for sharing. :)
- April 2, 2011 at 4:42 PM
- Heartsdesire said...
Oh my gosh, these are cute pillows. Thanks so much for the great tutorial on how to make them.
- April 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM
- Ashley said...
Thank you for the tutorial, it was very simple and the pillow turned out great!
- April 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- mama2five said...
Wow these pillows are so cute. Great tutorial, perfect for me to be able to follow - you took so many pictures it must have took you an age, huge thanks
- April 3, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- beccy said...
Beautiful, like all your tutorials! :)
- April 4, 2011 at 2:47 AM
- ChezVies said...
This is fabulous...Thanks so much for sharing it
- April 4, 2011 at 3:54 AM
- Sharon said...
Oh dear, my husband has had a moratorium on decorative pillows but I think that's about to come to an abrupt end. Thanks for the tutorial! ;)
- April 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- Sarah said...
Thnak you so much for the tutorial. I have made four so far and I have modified the pattern to make a 3' floor pillow for my daughter. They all turned out great.
Thank you again, Sarah
- April 4, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- sewemily said...
LOVE these pillows...they are my next project. Linked to your blog.
- April 5, 2011 at 6:52 AM
- Amanda said...
Love this! I featured it today on Today's Top 20!
- April 5, 2011 at 6:53 AM
- Purple Quilter Queen said...
Allison! That is the cutest pillow ever! Of course your fabulous fabrics help too! Thx Jenn
- April 5, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Rebeca said...
Obrigada por compartilhar! Adoro almofadas redondas!
- April 7, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- Kristen and Ryan said...
I love your site and these pillows! I had to make some once I read your tutorial. Check out my log to see a picture of it!
- April 7, 2011 at 12:34 PM
- CreativeMama said...
Clever! Nice way to use up scraps! I have made floor cushion earlier but never thought replacing it with bits of fabric or was i was too lazy to actually sit down and join pieces.
Thanks for the inspiration!
- April 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- CreativeMama said...
I am your newest follower! Would be elated if you drop by over at my blog - Adithis Amma Sews and also may be have a look at the Tutorials Page
- April 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- Jennie said...
These are so cute, they have been promptly added somewhere near the top of my crafty to do list!
- April 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Nerd Mama said...
I found these over at agaagg... I hope they're half as easy as you make them look, because if I can do it properly these would be perfect for using up a bunch of fabric scraps I have collected over the years! Thank you so much for sharing!
- April 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Amanda said...
These look amazing! Your tutorial is great, will be trying to follow along and make one or two!
- April 10, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Rikki said...
Stopping thanks to agaagg! This is gonna be my next project for my little girls room. Im some what new to sewing and this looks like a great tutorial! Thanks for posting! Now following!
- April 10, 2011 at 4:49 PM
- Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun said...
featured this on my blog today!
- April 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM
- Denise said...
I really love these pillows! In fact, I scheduled a mini feature of it at Extreme Personal Measures.
for this afternoon!
Extreme Personal Measures
- April 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM
- Eleni said...
Ooooohhh I'm in love:-) <3 pure love at first sight!!! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely on my to do list on my blog @http://sewhappiness.blogspot.com.
- April 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM
- Kassi @ Truly Lovely said...
LOVE these pillows! So cute! Thanks for the tute on how to make them! Stopping by from AGAAGG!!!
- April 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Jennifer Golden said...
I saw you on a girl and a glue gun... these are the cutest pillows!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to make some today!
- April 11, 2011 at 2:26 PM
- The Drama Mama said...
Oh my word, LOVE this! I might have to attempt this (attempt being the key word!) Thank you so much for sharing!
- April 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- Ima Broad said...
Love these pillows! Can't wait to make one, thank you so much for creating and sharing this tutorial!
- April 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- Liz said...
These are great! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to get started on mine. I will be featuring you on our blog ziggycrafts!
- April 12, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- Tina @ Squirrel Acorns said...
Absolutely LOVE these! I think I might need to make two for the boys for Easter. Great way to use up some of those favorite fabrics.
- April 13, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- nicoledemana crafts said...
thank you so much for sharing these amazing cushions,they are so sweet done in that fabric I hope you do not take offence but I am going to make the large on for a dog bed well I will give it a whril ttfn Nicole
- April 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- manu said...
Thank you very very much for this tutorial!!
- April 15, 2011 at 12:56 AM
- Annalee said...
I love this! I am going to make some with the scraps leftover from the quilt I made (using your pattern) for my daughters bed!!! THank you!!!
- April 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Charo said...
Thank you for sharing, it lools really easy and it's a cute pillow.
I'm going to make one this Easter holidays!
Greetings from Spain
- April 18, 2011 at 12:58 PM
- Sarah @ FairyFace Designs said...
Wow, thanks so much for this tutorial, these are absolutely gorgeous!
- April 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- pinkbrain said...
I just made one for my son and he loves it. First he stood on it, then threw it, and finally hugged it. Toddler approved!
I'm definitely going to make more of these! Thanks!
- April 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- Claudia said...
Thanks for this beautiful pattern! And thank you for all your trouble. I will be making one that's for sure! Greetings from Germany
- April 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- Rebeca said...
Muito obrigada pelo tutorial! Viciei nessas almofadas: elas são lindas e é uma delícia fazê-las! Você foi muito gentil...
- April 27, 2011 at 3:36 AM
- Sonia said...
Awesome, and thankyou, can't wait to make me a few.
- May 4, 2011 at 1:15 AM
- Carlin.Ashley.Liam said...
Thank you for putting that tutorial up! They are so amazing and I can't wait to make a few!
- May 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM
- Stacey said...
Just wanted to say thank you, Allison. I made one of these for my sister last month (finally just got around to blogging it) and am so jealous. I can't wait to make one for myself. Thanks for your generosity!
- May 10, 2011 at 3:00 AM
- Chrystal said...
I love these. Can't wait to try making some!
- May 14, 2011 at 8:07 PM
- Hexe said...
Danke für die schönen Kissen und Danke für die tolle Anleitung.
LG Hexe
- May 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- jessicajane said...
Thanks for the tutorial!! I ended up making one of these recently and I blogged about it :) http://jessicajanehandmade.blogspot.com/2011/06/being-suzy-homemaker.html
- June 3, 2011 at 2:46 PM
- bbw1942 said...
ryan sent me and he said to tell you that your pillow is yummy but his is yummier, LOL! just teasing. having a pillow give-a-way?? here i am, with my arms outstretched!
- June 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM
- Nicole Follow the White Bunny said...
Followed the link from Ryan's blog, I'm definitely going to make one of these too. Thanks for sharing :)
- June 13, 2011 at 2:43 AM
- Cathy said...
Ryan sent me!!...your pillows are stuffed more than his...but they are all wonderful. Just finishing up a quilt for my great-nephew and will make one out of the scraps (John Deere fabrics) should be a fun pillow for him.
Will be following your blog now that I know about it.
- June 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- Linda said...
What a kewl idea!!! love dresden plates anyway so why not make a pillow.. thanks for the tutorial,, by the way Ryan sent me..
Linda J
- June 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM
- Uli said...
Those are great! I esp. love your fabric choice.
I made something similiar from my scraps last weekend. See pics on my blog, I linked to your tutorial for anyone who might be interested. I hope that's ok.
I love all of your designs btw. you truly have a hand for chosing the fabric.
Uli from Germany
- June 15, 2011 at 2:08 AM
- Hexe said...
Ich hab jetzt auch ein Sprocket Pillow genäht. War Dank der tollen Anleitung total einfach nachzuarbeiten. Wer möchte, kann es gerne auf meinem Blögchen bewundern. ;-) Zur Anleitung hierher hab ich auch verlinkt, ich hoffe, das ist in Ordnung. LG Hexe
- June 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- Amy @ Positively Splendid said...
These couldn't possibly be more fun - or gorgeous! I shared this in my Saturday Seven lineup this morning. http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/06/saturday-seven-no-16.html
- June 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- Shelly Hickox said...
These are adorable!!! Will be so cute on my new porch. :-)
- June 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- urbancraftmama.com said...
I just saw these on "positively splendid" - they just got added to my pinterest 'crafts I MUST make' board. Thanks for the fun tutorial!
- June 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM
- sewsewgirly said...
Many thanks for the pattern and tute Allison! This looks like lots of fun.
You are even more generous than Ryan said you would be!!
Tania x
- June 20, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Mel said...
Thank you so much for this tutorial - I just finished mine off (my first real sewing project completed!):
- June 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM
- Khris said...
Love the cushion...thanks for sharing your tutorial. I have linked to you on my freebies blog. Hugs Khris
- June 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- quilary said...
They look wonderful. Thanks for such lovely clear instructions.
- June 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM
- NoMimikry said...
Hello Allison,
what a great tutorial. Thanks so much and now I will take a trip to your blog and other postings.
Greets from Germany
- June 23, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- Magdalena, The Craft Revival said...
I just wanted to say thanks for the awesome tute. I have just made my first sprocket pillow and it turned out fabulously - thanks to your easy instructions and printable pattern. I will be writing a blog post with a link to you.
- June 24, 2011 at 3:01 AM
- coolkat said...
Hi Alison,
Ryan sent me.... :)
I just love this cushion and I had to whip up a couple. They look sensational. Your tut is great. & sorry im not that neat. I just threw it together.. You can link off to my blog and see how mine turned out. Thanks again from down under.
- June 25, 2011 at 11:30 PM
- Lisa Margreet said...
Hi there, these pillows are gorgeous. Thank you so much for the tutorial. As a way of a thank you, if you are still in need of fabric for your humanitarian quilts then please let me know as I have a large fabric stash and I would happily send you some.
Lisa Margreet
- June 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM
- Michelle said...
Oh gosh.. I just made a sprocket pillow and I have to say I am IN LOVE with the pattern. I made one for my niece's birthday and it was so quick!
I blogged about my pillow here if you're interested.
Thanks again for the lovely pattern.
Bok Bok B'Gerk
- June 27, 2011 at 11:05 PM
- Lalawear said...
Thank you very much for this great tutorial!
I'm Dutch but and even for me it was very easy to understand!!
Love it!!!
- July 3, 2011 at 4:13 AM
- Sprocket said...
So nice to see a pillow named after me. If I ever get any spare time from crime blogging to get back to sewing, I might try making one of these. You did an excellent job of presenting the steps on how to make this pillow.
- July 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Laura Ann said...
I loved this tutorial so much that I featured it on my blog: http://everaftercraftscompany.com/2011/07/19/sprocket-pillow/
- July 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM
- momi_dini said...
I love this tutorial...can't hardliy wait to make it...thanks ^^
- July 26, 2011 at 6:39 AM
- Janice said...
So cute, so easy... I love love love them. Had to make them. I made quilts for my kids (6) and now am making matching sprockets. http://robandjanbishop.blogspot.com/2011/08/using-up-scraps.html Thanks for the wonderful tutorial.
- August 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM
- christy @ linbry lane said...
wow, such an awesome tutorial and sweet pillows! Thanks for sharing!
- August 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM
- naop said...
Hello. I landed here through a friend of mine and I was so inspired by these pillows that I HAD to make them. The tutorial was so easy (very well explained)to follow and I am happy with the outcome. I make quilts myself (well, used to.. now I have moved onto a different "addiction") Your quilts are all so beautiful and I love coming here to look at all the pretty fabrics and what you make with them.
Thank you for sharing and thank you for inspiration!
I featured your blog on mine.
- August 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM
- Marketa Taylor said...
HI, ok I am having a lot of trouble with the band pefectly matching the two round shapes. Can you help me out? Thanks Marketa
- August 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- Kim said...
Love this tutorial! Thank you for all of the inspiration. Your blog is one of my favorites!
- August 30, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Cindy said...
Your tutorial inspired me to make "pincushion" versions, which make me smile every time I use them. So, of course I had to feature your tutorial on my blog, SEW that!
- September 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM
- kat said...
I just made one, and am by no means experienced with sewing. It was a lot of fun...and I LOVE the outcome!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
- September 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM
- katrilli said...
Thank you for this lovely, lovely tutorial. I love this pillow.
Many creetings from Finland !
- September 3, 2011 at 12:40 AM
- http://www.artfire.com/users/auntiechrisquiltfabric said...
What a great look.How pretty.
- September 21, 2011 at 3:47 AM
- Jamie Lynn said...
Thank you for the wonderful pattern and tutorial. I am a beginner, and I am constantly feeling overwhelming by blogs and tutorials. Yours was easy to follow -- and it was my first successful sewing project! Thanks again.
- September 23, 2011 at 5:31 AM
- Unknown said...
I saw your Sprocket Pillow made up in Halloween Fabric at LolaPink fabrics today. I have not sewed in years, but, now I am inspired. I cannot wait to give your pattern a try.
- September 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- Yellow Suitcase Studio said...
Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial! So awesome!
I modified the pattern for use as a chair cushion. I quilted the top, added ties, and made it skinnier! You can see it here: http://bit.ly/pJKqDW
- October 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM
- FELTRO POR MIM said...
Lindo trabalho!
Vou tentar fazer, espero conseguir.
Beautiful work!
I'll try to do, I hope to achieve.
- October 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM
- Debbie said...
I'm a fairly new subscriber to your blog.
I can't wait to make one or two of these pillows. They're just beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing!
- November 6, 2011 at 4:48 AM
- jim said...
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- November 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Cassandra said...
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. You can check out mine here http://casscansew.blogspot.com/2011/11/2-cushions-2-ways.html
I have linked to you in my post.
- November 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- blkenigma888 said...
This is SOOOO cute! This is a perfect Christmas gift for my sister in laws! Thanks so much!
- December 15, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- gale said...
Thank you for this tutorial! I decided at the last minute to make one for my MIL and it was truly as easy as you said. I managed to get it done in just a few hours. Here's how it came out:
- December 25, 2011 at 11:13 PM
- Jody said...
I think these are great! I'm very new to quilting, sewing and of course pillows. I have made pillows with the embroidery blocks but never pieced pillow's. You're tutorial makes it very easy to follow!!!!
- December 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
- Dale said...
Very Pretty!! Great tutorial!! I sew, so your instructions are easy to follow!! Thanks!
- January 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM
- samadhya said...
Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial - I've never tried pillows like this before and it was so straightforward! I'm going to make a heap of them :-)
I had just finished a baby room collection with a quilt and bunting and now I have a lovely pillow in matching fabric!
Wonderful stuff, thank you for sharing.
ais x
- January 3, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- Melissa said...
so cute! As always, you have the best taste! Thanks for posting the tutorial and pattern, this is on my to do list for my daughter's room, I think these will look so cute on her bed!
- January 5, 2012 at 6:11 AM
- Mrs Shilts said...
Thank you for such a fab tutorial. I've made my very own cushion and blogged about it here...
- January 7, 2012 at 3:24 AM
- Nowa Ja said...
How sweet pillows:) I wish I had such a pillow:)
- January 8, 2012 at 4:17 AM
- Axa said...
awesome! I can't wait to make one!
- January 9, 2012 at 7:35 PM
- Colors of Timeless said...
Many thanks for this wonderful tutorial.
I love it.
- January 17, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- Janet said...
These are terrific, thank you for the great tutorial!
- January 27, 2012 at 6:51 PM
- Jen said...
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! I made one for my girls' room and it was so fun to make!
- January 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM
- Raspberry Lane Primitives said...
Love this round pillow! Thanks for the tutorial...Def going to make some. Love your blog!!
- February 1, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Dita said...
Very lovely pillow and great tutorial. Can't wait to make one (or a lot of them!!)
- February 7, 2012 at 1:35 AM
- Bibiê said...
Boa noite!
Parabéns pela linda almofada!
Muito obrigada por disponibilizar o tutorial, e ainda por cima, muito claro e objetivo.
Continue produzindo coisas lindas!
Fica com Deus
Joice, Ateliê Bibiê, http://ateliebibie.blogspot.com,
- February 9, 2012 at 5:31 PM
- myoriginalsin said...
Wow! Brilliant tutorial. I have been looking at heaps of other tutorials similar to this and they are all a bit complicated. Thank you for the simplified instructions.
I would like to make a few of these but much bigger, to use as floor cushions. I am a newbie sewer and have know clue how to enlarge this pattern to make it bigger. Any help or suggestions appreciated!
- February 23, 2012 at 3:07 PM
- sewingbreakdown said...
Nice and easy way will I try it Thank you
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Spawn 30 presents a whole new storyline and character design for Spawn, his allies and enemies. For the first time ever, Spawn.com is producing an online comic, The Adventures of Spawn, to be released incrementally -- the first half is now live. Last month, we brought you an interview with Spawn 30 artist Khary Randolph, and now we'd like you to get to know a couple of key players on the creative team: writer Jonathan David Goff and editor Tyler Jeffers.
What role do you play in the AOS creative process?
JG: I am the lowly writer, which puts my contribution to these proceedings somewhere between the editor's (I forget his name) heavy-handed whip-cracking and Khary's gorgeous art.
TJ: After the initial idea and storyline that Jon came up with was approved, I made the call to Khary Randolph and was fortunate enough to convince him to take this project, and organized the production team from there. Now, I pretty much serve as the watchdog and fact checker. I crack the whip (apparently with my heavy hand) and make sure these pages are completed on time.
What experience in your background has helped you in your role on AOS?
JG: Well, I still wake up early on Saturday to catch a few hours of cartoons (although nostalgia tells me today's 'toons are somewhat lacking compared to those of my youth) and I have been a follower of the Spawn mythos from Issue 1, so in some ways it was an easy fit for me to take a dark, horror-driven character that I am really quite familiar with and just give him that Saturday morning spin that I loved from my youth.
I also helped oversee the development of the action figure line that this comic is based on, so part of the inspiration for the story was not only the cartoons I used to watch (and still do, thanks to the wonders of DVD), but also some of the old cartoon/toy-based comics that came out when I was growing up in the 80s, either on the spinner racks or packaged right in with the toys I played with as a kid.
I always got a kick out of picking up a new toy and being able to delve a little deeper into the world and characters by reading their adventures -- it just seems to add another level of interest and builds on the connection I had with the characters, and as a result, made playing with the toys that much more fun.
I'm kind of rambling here a bit, but the short answer after the long-winded response is: my wasted youth spent playing with toys, watching cartoons and reading comics was all the experience I needed to write a comic based on action figures and inspired by Saturday morning cartoons (surprisingly my degree in quantum astrophysics didn't have much bearing).
TJ: The two or so years I spent working on the Spawn comic book helped me tremendously. Keeping a timely production schedule is key, as is communication between artist, writer and production team.
Working in comics is always a blast, but the Web is my passion and my main responsibility here at McFarlane Toys. That being said, my being able to mix the two genres really is a dream job. As much as I would like to sit around on Saturday mornings and watch cartoons, I just don't have the time.
How did the AOS idea come about? Why completely redesign the Spawn mythos?
JG: The comic is just an extension of the Spawn Series 30 action figure line, so that's where the idea sprang from. Todd wanted to create a line of figures that would be representative of what Spawn might look like if he were part of the Saturday morning set as opposed to the dark, violent and hyper-detailed character that he is.
Once we began developing the action figure line, it just seemed fitting that we would expand upon it with some sort of story. We do an online feature for each of our Spawn-related action figure releases, and we are always looking for cool new content to add to the Features. It all just came together in such a way that everyone involved felt that an online comic would be the natural extension of everything else we were doing.
As for the change in origin, well, it just seemed like the way to go. We were changing the style of the character; we were playing with the whole Saturday morning cartoon vibe, and as much as I love me some horror and violence, that Spawn cartoon has already been done with the original HBO series, and this line of figures had nothing to do with any of that. So, instead of just re-hashing what had come before, we took the opportunity to go a different route.
It's Saturday morning. It's fun. It's bright. Let's amp up the action. Let's add some multi-dimensional, sci-fi adventure to the mix. All of that cool, fun stuff that will remind the older audience what it was like when we were kids, while at the same time appealing to a slightly younger audience that really isn't ready for the more traditional "boogeyman" Spawn.
Will it reach out to those kids who aren't already into our Spawn figures? Maybe (hopefully). But, more importantly, will it be something cool that our core Spawn action figure audience will enjoy and in some cases be able to share with their kids? That would be great. If we can do both: entertain our longtime fans, while gaining the attention of new fans, then all will be right with the world. At the end of the day, we just wanted to have a little fun, and I think we definitely achieved that goal (I'm having fun anyway).
TJ: The redesign of the Spawn mythos was really done on the toy end of things. But, we are always looking to do new and exciting content for the Web site. And when the first concepts for Spawn 30 came to my attention, both Jon and I starting talking about how cool it would be to just do a Saturday-morning-cartoon type of comic about these characters. Jon really took the idea and ran with it.
The whole mythos was his responsibility to help tie together the characters of this new line of Spawn -- we just expanded it a bit. And because we wanted to make a big push for this line at the San Diego Comic-Con this year -- the whole project was fast-tracked.
What particular challenges does the online format present? Are there things you can do in the online format that are not possible in traditional printed form?
JG: I don't know that an online comic would normally be any more problematic than a book that is meant to see print. If anything, working on online content seems as though it would be easier.
However, there are a few small complications with what we are doing with AOS -- mainly the fact that the story is serialized. We are releasing the story in roughly three-page increments, so every Friday we add another three pages that must tell a piece of a larger story -- while at the same time work as a stand-alone.
Taking that into consideration, I had to write the story in such a way that I could flash back and forth between various action sets in order to showcase each of the characters without trying to jam too much into the three pages. I broke up the action by finding ways for the villains to separate the heroes. That way, I could focus on a specific character without getting too bogged down in such a limited space (three pages) and offer readers a somewhat complete story with each new installment -- establish the setting, meet the characters, throw them into conflict, cliffhanger.
The hardest part was probably coming up with cool cliffhanger ways to end each new installment, because they had to grab the readers' interest in what was going to happen next -- and at the same time, work to move the story forward so that the next time we see those characters the action could continue to flow in the proper direction, eventually leading to a satisfying conclusion.
In a print book, you still have "page turns," and certain times you can build suspense, and while technically each page in an online book can be considered a "page turn." I had to be a little careful in order to save the cool "what the?" or "oh no!" moments for the end of the third page.
TJ: The only challenge this format presents, is dealing with Jonathan David Goff. Seriously though, online is almost a completely different animal than traditional print comics, and not necessarily in a bad way. The Web enables so many more people to check out your work online. Whether it is just a pinup, or an entire comic strip -- the potential to get more eyeballs on any particular item, is much easier to do on the Web than it is on a shelf of a comic shop. Not to mention, the confines of the traditional page size doesn't exist online. There have been numerous people who have been successful with online comics that totally go outside the box as far as layout is concerned. Just check out some of Scott McCloud's Web comics. There is a large group of people who traditionally do Web comics instead of print. A lot of them totally take advantage of how much room you have to play with when you have the Web instead of a printed page as a medium. But AOS was always thought of as a 'traditional' comic -- so its format didn't depart too far from that.
Do you feel that the online format has any inherent limitations?
JG: Not really. If anything, I would say the online format allows the creators to be a bit freer. Not to mention, the readers can come back and check it out whenever they want.
TJ: Not really. The only thing that I try to ensure is that the content is available for anybody to view. No matter what Internet connection they may be using. So, keeping the file size rather small helps a lot with that.
Does the final product match -- or exceed -- your original expectations?
JG: Definitely exceeds.
I knew it would be cool, but I am amazed every time we get another batch of pages from Khary because he is taking my script and some very loosely drawn page layouts and giving each panel and character a ton of energy. I was pretty excited to see what he could do with the first couple of pages and he hit them out of the park, and now when I'm doing a layout there are certain panels and pages that I just know are gonna kick even more ass than the others, so I send them off and just sit back and wait to be awed.
And all of that is the line art without color or letters or any of that extra pop, so once the extra layers begin to take shape it all just kind of comes together.
TJ: By far it exceeds. The great talent we have on this project definitely shows; the artist, the writer, and my production team have done a tremendous job in putting our best foot forward. The group as a whole is beyond awesome in that respect.
And the fan reaction has been great. The comic pages have been really popular overall, which is exciting, and may lead to more AOS-type stories in the future.
What are the plans for the future of the AOS story?
JG: Right now. I can't say specifically, but there is an unlimited potential for future stories. We could do something as simple as short "origin" tales that take the info in the bios and condense them into quick five-page reads. The editor (what's his name, again?) and I have joked about a short story illustrating just how Cy-Gor got the zoo passes into Al and Wanda's mailbox (it could actually be a pretty funny story). I would also like to show a bit of the dark side to Spawn X at some point. Not super-dark. I'm not thinking along the lines of the core title or HellSpawn because what we are doing with AOS is completely separate from any of the traditional comics Spawn has been associated with up to this point. But I would like to play around with some of those darker elements and bring him into the shadows, because, although this take on Spawn is more focused on the fun and adventure of cartoons and comics, there is still room for some of the spookier stuff (after all, he might not be born from Hell, but his powers do come from an ancient object crafted by evil) -- at the very least have him bust a few heads in an alley somewhere.
Then, there are the numerous characters from the McFarlane Toys catalog we haven't even touched yet and the fact that we have the ability to create cool new characters that fit into this world. Just look at Omega Spawn, who was created for the toy line, but then expanded upon in the online comic with a time traveling history and squadron of Omega-like robots. Are you kidding me? Omega Spawn alone could be the focus of a number of stories.
So, again, I'm a bit long-winded, but the answer is: I can't say for certain, but it sure seems as though there is a future for more AOS stories. Maybe you should ask the editor what he thinks (that's right Mr. Editor, I just threw you under the bus).
TJ: Since the writer stole my thunder, let's just say that not only do we have ideas for some new AOS stories (including the "Zoo Pass" story), but also ideas for new Web comics in general.


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Working with the Arts Council will be the Artist Collaborative Theater, another Pike County group based in Elkhorn City.
The Feud has been the basis of movies, music and a mini series, but this new play to add authenticity to the story.
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Money outlook bright for Ohio schools
IRONTON -- Not quite halfway through the funding process, most Lawrence County schools and the county Education Service Center are a lot better off than they were a month ago.
When Gov. John R. Kasich's budget proposal came out, no county school district was set to get an increase while the service center faced massive cuts.
State Rep. Ryan Smith, R-Gallipolis, a member of the House education finance committee, was able to help restore some education funds to five of the seven public school districts in the county. Only Fairland and Rock Hill currently are set to receive flat funding, while other districts now are tabbed to get increases, according to the current Ohio House budget proposal.
South Point is in line to get an additional $718,894, Dawson-Bryant is set to receive $495,138, Chesapeake could get $422,420, Symmes Valley could get $210,088, and Ironton could get an additional $13,154.
"It's not set in stone," said South Point Superintendent Ken Cook. "It has to go through a lot more. Too many things can change. It looks positive right now, but I won't get excited until the governor signs it."
The changes were in the House version of the two-year budget starting July 1. The budget currently is being reviewed by the Ohio Senate. The Senate will vote on the budget June 8, then the spending plan will go to a conference committee and to Kasich for his signature.
"I really appreciate what Ryan and (State Rep.) Terry Johnson have done," Cook said. "It shows they're working for southern Ohio. Smith helped equalize the funding formula" that provides more money for rural school districts, he said.
Smith said there will be changes to the budget proposal.
"I feel like we improved the (funding) formula," he said. Before the changes were made, only one of the 11 school districts in his district was set to get increased funds. However, the Gallia County local district and the Gallipolis City school district are among those not getting an increase in funds. Smith is a former school board member for Gallipolis.
One big change in the budget proposal affected the educational service center, which provides a variety of shared services such as speech and physical therapists, school nurse and curriculum and attendance supervision to local districts. Other services the county center supplies to the seven districts includes attendance officers, psychologists, an alternative school director and teacher shared purchasing arrangements, and provide expertise on state tests and assessments, among others, said Jim Payne, superintendent of the educational service center.
"We're still facing a cut of $275,000 to $300,000, but it was twice as big when this started," Payne said. "We're in better shape now than we were a month ago, but there are still some unresolved issues. This is a marathon, not a sprint. We're working with our state senators. We need to continue to work hard."
If the cuts stay in place, local districts will have to pick up costs that currently are shared, Payne said.
"We provide services to local districts who can't afford it individually," Payne said earlier. "It's a way to have education dollars go farther."
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Friday, September 13, 2013
The former Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and retired Bishop of Alabama The Rt. Reverend Henry N. Parsley, Jr. will preach and celebrate Eucharist at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday.
Established in October 2012, the church has grown from 15 members at the first service to now over 60. Without a building, the community has worshipped every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church.
"It is humbling to have the hospitality of the Wesley United Methodist Church," said Good Shepherd member Eleanor Koets. "They said 'We don't care about the politics, we just want to do the right thing'."
Beginning without a church of their own was difficult but it helped the community grow closer together and in faith.
"This is the community of the people," said George Tupper, another member. "A building is not to be worshiped, it is a vehicle to worship in."
"All of the prayers and scripture seem to talk to us," said member Jane Tupper. "We are a new people like the new Christians and the early Church."
The church received donations from Episcopal churches from San Diego, California; Asheville, N.C., Texas, and Virginia among others. Donations included Books of Common Prayer, vestments, hymnals and a communion set.
The Rt. Rev. Charles vonRosenberg, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina, said that the Church of the Good Shepherd community has been strong during the rebuilding.
"They could have joined other Episcopal churches but they have a strong sense of community and will apply to be a mission church in February."
To be admitted as a mission church, the Church of the Good Shepherd will have to apply to the Secretary of the Annual Convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina on Feb. 21-22.
The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, the Bishop of Western North Carolina will preach at the church on Oct. 6. Koets said that the bishops' visits is an important event "to (the church) it is like the president is coming."
"For the bishops to come," said Koets. "It is symbolic that we are very much a part of the Episcopal Church."
Member John Wilder said that everyone with the church helps out instead of a select few, something that he believes is rare. Sally Ziter, a new member, said that after searching for churches for three years, she found the right one for her at the Good Shepherd.
"It's so welcoming and family-oriented," said Ziter. "It was like coming home."
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May 8, 2010
Northridge, Calif. - Congratulations to CSUN's Robert Robinson, the 2010 winner of the decathlon at the Big West Decathlon/Heptathlon Championships on Saturday at Matador Track.
Not only did the senior from Los Angeles (Santa Monica High School), win the decathlon title, but Robinson accomplished his goal in school record fashion.
Robinson's two-day, ten-event total of 7,526 points easily beat the old school record of 7,473 points by Justin Johnson in 2008.
Robinson also shattered his previous best decathlon total of 7,020 points two years ago.
After finishing in second place the last two seasons at the Big West Championships, Robinson was determined the stand atop the victory stand at this year's conference championship.
"I was healthy the entire season, worked hard, and it eventually led to the school record," said Robinson. "This was great to win in my senior season on this great track at Cal State Northridge."
Robinson started Saturday with a sizable 330-point lead over LBS's Nicholas Armstrong. Robinson had collected 4,070 points compared to Armstrong with 3,740 points after the first five events of the ten-event competition on Friday. Robinson sacrificed only 28 points to Nicholas during Saturday's five-event competition.
On Friday, Robinson got off to a great start with a time of 10.83 in the 100 meters. That was the best time in the 13-member field and produced 899 points. Later on Friday, Robinson leaped 24-5 ½ (7.44m) in the long jump to earn 922 points. That again was the best mark in the field.
Robinson finished Friday with a throw of 37-5 ¾ (11.42m) in the shot put (571 points), a leap of 6-6 ¼ (1.99) in the high jump (794 points) and a time of 48.53 (884 points) in the 400 meters (the best time in the field).
On Saturday, under another day of warm weather, Robinson ran a 14.59 in the 110-meter hurdles to gain 900 points, his best individual point total of the day. That was also the best time among the decathletes in the 110-meter hurdles.
Robinson followed up with 657 points in the discus (130-1, 39.65m), 746 points in the pole vault (14-7 1/4m, 4.45m), 524 points in the javelin (149-7, 45.59m) and 629 points in the 1,500 meters (4:48.23).
While Robinson was taking home the championship decathlon medal, CSUN teammate Lance Gonzales finished third with 6,995 points.
The 16 points generated by Robinson's victory and the third place finish by Gonzales gives Cal State Northridge a first place team lead entering the main portion of the Big West Track & Field Championships next weekend (May 14-15) at Matador Track. Cal Poly is second with nine points followed by Long Beach State with eight points and UC Santa Barbara with six points. The Cal State Northridge men's track & field team has won three of the last five league championships.
In the conference women's heptathlon championship, Desirae Gonder of Cal State Northridge finished second behind 2010 conference winner Barbara Nwaba of UC Santa Barbara. Gonder gathered 5,512 points over the seven-event, two-day meet. Nwaba had 40 more points than Gonder to win the league title with 5,552 points.
Gonder trailed Nwaba by 54 points entering the final event, the 800 meters, on Saturday. But Gonder could only pick up 14 points on Nwaba in the 800 meters. Gonder tallied 868 points in the 800 meters with a second place time of 2:16.79 while Nwaba was timed in 2:17.80 to finish third for 854 points.
CSUN's Shelese Ruffin finished third with 5,132 points while teammate Ese Ntekume placed 12th with 4,261 points.
In the battle for the team lead entering the main portion of the Big West Track & Field Championships (May 14-15) at Cal State Northridge, the Matadors picked up 14 points via second place and third place finishes for Gonder and Ruffin, respectively. CSUN is second in the team competition with UC Santa Barbara picking up 17 points via its first, fifth and sixth place finishes at the heptathlon championships this weekend. Following UC Santa Barbara (17 points) and Cal State Northridge (14 points), UC Davis is third with five points followed by Cal Poly with two points and Long Beach State with one point.
The Matador women have won four straight Big West Conference track & field titles.
Big West Decathlon Championships at Cal State Northridge (3/7/10 - 3/8/10) - Final Results
1. Robert Robinson - Cal State Northridge (7,526 points, school record)
2. Nicholas Armstrong - Long Beach State (7,224 points)
3. Lance Gonzales - Cal State Northridge (6,995 points)
4. Mike Powers - UC Santa Barbara (6,986 points)
5. Corbin Duer - Cal Poly (6,930 points)
6. Dominic Byrne - Cal Poly (6,704 points)
7. Jordan Goffena - Cal Poly (6,551 points)
8. Josh Codding - UC Santa Barbara (6,427 points)
9. Will Guthrie - UC Davis (6,329 points)
10. Owen Morse - Cal State Northridge (6.297 points)
dnf - Michael Woodham - Cal State Northridge
dnf - Michael Larocca - UC Santa Barbara
Big West Heptathlon Championships at Cal State Northridge (3/7/10 - 3/8/10)) - Final Results
1. Barbara Nwaba - UC Santa Barbara (5,552 points)
2. Desirae Gonder - Cal State Northridge (5,512 points)
3. Shelese Ruffin - Cal State Northridge (5,132 points)
4. Anikia Jackson - UC Davis (5,126 points)
5. Christina Nowak - UC Santa Barbara (4,737 points)
6. Maureen Ajoku - UC Santa Barbara (4,590 points)
7. Turquoise Williams - Cal Poly (2,523 points)
8. Sara Macey - Long Beach State (4,445 points)
9. Sara Klein - Cal Poly (4,443 points)
10. Grace Esslinger - UC Santa Barbara (4,308 points)
11. Jessica Bragg - UC Santa Barbara (4,272 points)
12. Ese Ntekume - Cal State Northridge (4,261 points)
13. Rebecca Hamilton - Long Beach State (4,163 points)
14. Jazmine Lewis - UC Riverside (4,160 points)
-- Chelsea Pham - UC Irvine (dnf)
Conference Chatter
The Big West Conference decathlon record is 8,007 set by Mauricio Bardales of UC Irvine in 1978 ... The decathlon meet record is 7,631 set by Pete Mansur of Fresno State in 1984 ... The Big West Conference heptathlon meet record remains in tact for at least another year originally set by Sharon Day of Cal Poly with 5,642 points in 2008 ... The conference record is still held by Sheila Tarr of UNLV with 5,856 points set in 1984.


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It is the labor of understanding that God is the land (love) that we will enter into.
Can I say something without offending anyone. explain all that to a child and they will look at you very strangely, the simplest answer a child, with childlike faith can understand is, GOD LOVES EVERYONE, why do we (including myself) complicate such a simple understanding
Beautiful post Doug. Altho we have had a few disagreements, I do agree with you that all the prophecies of scripture are fulfilled in the better land. This land, flowing with milk and honey, is available now, today, if we hear His voice and enter His rest.
Yea, like in 1 Samuel 14Now all the people of the land came to a forest; and there was honey on the ground. And when the people had come into the woods, there was the honey, dripping; but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath. But Jonathan had not heard his father charge the people with the oath; therefore he stretched out the end of the rod that was in his hand and dipped it in a honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his countenance brightened. (1Sa 14:25-27)His countenance was brightened, his spirit was restored, as ours is when the following verses are fulfilled in us.Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him(honey), the eyes of your understanding being enlightened(as Jonathan's); that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. (Eph 1:15-21)All of the following verses(after "the eyes of your understanding are enlightened") essentially describe the better land, in what are, in my opinion, the clearest description of the scope of the promised inheritance in Christ that exist in any one place in the scriptures. Grace and Peace, John
The English word "world" in Romans 413 represents the Greek cosmos of the original. That the entire universe is interpreted by the apostle, recorded in scripture and accepted by the Eclessia to be what is meant by "the land" promised to Abraham and his seed should put to rest the continued attempt to claim the sliver of land in the Sinai peninsula as the literal and intended meaning in the scope of this particular promise.
Quote from: reFORMer on September 04, 2012, 05:36:54 PMThe English word "world" in Romans 413 represents the Greek cosmos of the original. That the entire universe is interpreted by the apostle, recorded in scripture and accepted by the Eclessia to be what is meant by "the land" promised to Abraham and his seed should put to rest the continued attempt to claim the sliver of land in the Sinai peninsula as the literal and intended meaning in the scope of this particular promise.According to Molly, if I have understood her right, all the Christians of the world, of whatever nationality, race, ethnic origin, are Israelites, physically descended from the 12 tribes. But Ezekiel 39:8, quoted in my previous post, says every single one of them will be brought back to their land, none will be left in the lands of the heathen. If it means the small sliver of land in Palestine that wears the label "Israel" today, it would become a very crowded place. Doug
Amen Doug, and following on into Ephesians 4 we see the better land, our inheritance(being conformed to the image of Christ- many sons unto glory) as a corporate inheritance among the ecclesia.until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. (Eph 4:13-16)
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him-- (Col 3:1-10)
The story connects honey and riddles; the honey associated with the promised land is also associated with a riddle; the question of the meaning of the promised land in the Old Testament. The solution to it is hidden from Philistines, who remain in darkness.
Quote from: Doug on September 04, 2012, 09:49:24 PMThe story connects honey and riddles; the honey associated with the promised land is also associated with a riddle; the question of the meaning of the promised land in the Old Testament. The solution to it is hidden from Philistines, who remain in darkness.The word for riddle in the LXX of the Samson story is the word Enigma. That word is only used once in the NT.1 Cor 13:12For now we see in a mirror an enigma, but then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will fully know, just as I have been known.Mirrors reflectBut we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.This is the better land no?The beginning of the Samson story in Judges 14 has him going down to Timnah. That word is the exact same word as image/form/likeness (different vowel points) here:With him I speak mouth to mouth, Even openly, and not in dark sayings (enigma), And he beholds the form(temunah) of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant, against Moses?""You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness(temunah) of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth.The riddle in the land of the form/image.


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Joined: 9/22/11
Originally posted by Yamota
Lotro? Really? This one has almost nothing. Standard crafthing, standard instanced meaningless housing.
I think about games like in example UO or SWG. (WITHOUT macroing and with better combat).
I see nothing bad with mmorpg that would allow you to take marriage with another player and even have kids in some way.
I would not use it myself as I don't wanna 'get married' in a video game, but I really see nothing bad with it.
No mmorpg's were not always ONLY about combat and adventure. There were multiple other things. Crafting that was so substantial part of game that there were whole subset of players that were mainly playing for craftng and trading. Some mmoprg's were heavily about teritorial control and politics. Some had really complex and fun housing, town building or castles building, etc
Anyway - now is 2012 and not 1997 and there are no ~ 2 mmorpg's on the market anymore, so I am of opinion that noone have to feel forced. If someone will develop an mmorpg with OPTION to have kids or things like that. Well for me it boils down to other features - if combat, crafting, trading and exploring will be good enough I will play. Those SIM thing would propably mean that I would have more options in regards to housing and buildings generally and I like it so it would be ok, even though I surely would not 'marry and have kids'.
Mmoprg's for me always were about virtual worlds in which I would have relative amount of freedom and diverse things to do - mostly about complex and good crafting, trading and combat.
It was never about being computer version of story from Star Wars or Lotr. If anything what would interest me in mmorpg based on popular IP would be not me 'getting similar adventures like Frodo' but most intersting thing would be experiencing world and lore in much more interactive and detailed way than in books or movies.
I played Lotro but never cared much about main story line and following trails of ring-bearer. Was boring most of the time. What was fun? Playing in Lotr world and seeing all those places + good community + combat. Was a shame that crafting was so sub-par and game was just so shallow in many ways. Still had good time, but I require more from mmorpg's now, I had my time with simple themeparks and have enough of them for few years propably.
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Let em put a slave ring thru u're nose u're prob not going to like where they're taking you. Think.
No, you're just fine for wanting housing mmo. Second Life is to expensive. It would be nice if a reasonably priced housing mmo came along with a surrounding forest for hunting, crafting, orc bashing.
I gave up on good housing in mmorpg's and played Sims 2 for a few years. Cannot beat it's price since Sims 3 came out. I can get an EP or SP for only $5-$15 on Amazon. I managed to collect them all. In TS2 you can have your dream home. I would say to bad it is not an mmo but if it was they'd mess it up like they're going to mess up Skyrim with pvp.
Best console game: DD Dark Arisen. Best mmo: GW2. Best game series ever: The Sims.
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Originally posted by Jemcrystal
Problem for me with Second Life it is that it is ONLY virtual world game and that those features are main and only part of the game and because of that being very expensive in development and also tied to RL cash.
I would prefer a mmorpg with less developed housing (cheaper) and virtual world stuff than in Second Life but with real combat and adventure gameplay. I want to have meaningful housing and economy game elements and not necessarily playing total simulation game like Second Life, that is about very complex Sim-virtual life and real life money things.
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Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious.
Originally posted by fenistil
Actually, SL is a great platform for RP. The beauty of it is that you have all the tools available to build your own RP simulation with levels, skills, weapons, armor, magic, etc.
Toxia, Dark City, Kingdom of Sand...all of these are pretty much indistinguishable from MMORPGs. I'm sure there are many others, but I haven't been in SL for years now.
I remember someone building a HUD for their "game" that looked just like WoW's interface when added to the viewport. Everything functional. And all done using a simple scripting language built rightinto SL.
Looking back, I'd have to say that I had more fun in the Toxia sim than any MMO I've played, with the exception of UO.
Optional PvP = No PvP
If the 50-100 million dollars a typical grade A MMMO takes was used differently in design I think it would be easier to have both a SIMS/2L social game and a full fledged combat/adventure game. Reduce 100% hand crafted content by 60% and spend that money coming up with automation tools and player generating tools (crafting, housing, tavern mini game interfaces, advanced communication features, etc.). I think we've reached a point where those with better tech will bring something unique.
IMO the blending of social games and tradional MMORPGs (specifically sandboxish ones) is imminent. It's just a matter of time for development to reach us. The reason is that the bane of the MMO industry is insufficient players to fill each game to a point if sustainability. That and a model style prone to player turnaround. The first MMO to successfully appeal to both social gamers and combat centric gamers will see WoW numbers. Maybe not as a subscription game but in unified popularity. Even the staunchest of adventure types have to admit that coming to a city or town and seeing a lot of players conversing/bustling around would be a welcome sight. The trick will be having the tech to create enough open ended content to keep them. 2cp
What's wrong with being a housewife? (YouTube vid)
I saw that for the XBox, Elikal. I was wondering how good it was. I hope, hope, HOPE it comes out for PC soon :) It looks like great fun :)
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Pink, it's like red but not quite.
Originally posted by Starpower
Actually, if often amazes me how much time/effort players put into acquiring certain trophies...
But yeah, trophies only 'sell' if you can convince your consumer market that they must have the latest and best at all times.
S'why a lot of raiders hit the "top end" exactly once. The second time, they see the treadmill (stick) more clearly than they see the prize (carrot).
Self-pity imprisons us in the walls of our own self-absorption. The whole world shrinks down to the size of our problem, and the more we dwell on it, the smaller we are and the larger the problem seems to grow.
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Originally posted by Icewhite
There certainly seems to be a big market for what I consider the dullest and unimaginable use of housing in MMORPGs. Housing could be used as focal points, places where people have a reason to gather other than to look at that shiny armor mounted on the wall. That would require the elimination of auction houses, crafting areas in NPC cities, and actual needs your character needs filled that can only be filled in player homes, I'm talking actual game mechanics.
But why do all that when players will gladly settle for a lot less, like a trophy room and an epeen sized house based on your ability to farm coins and mats.
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Originally posted by Vesavius
Well my experience is in regards to the first 14 months or so of the game.
Crafting was done in other instances when I was playing, and selling / buying was done with a message board.
I played a bit after and the only thing I saw added to the housing was an extra room for the cheapest house and an idol to the deities.
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EQ2's housing/item system is vast and a game by itself if you're a carpenter. You can even write your own books and place them in your house with the other hundreds of books in the game. I'm not sure how many items in the game can be placed in your home but I'm sure it's in the thousands by now.
That being said they could add such things as doors to your other houses or guild Hall that are uninstanced. I'm not sure how doable that is nuts and bolts wise but it would be nice. In a perfect world EQ2's system would be open world or community instanced but it's current iteration is enough. /crossfingers for EQN.
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Originally posted by Aelious
I just wish there wasn't a limit on the number of items you can have. I have a castle I built on Tenebrous Isle. Huge, awesome, made mostly out of different shades of marble and stone, lavishly decorated with a library, bedrooms, grand hall, small hall, spiral staircases, treasure, room marketplace, and super nice looking barn, kitchen, armory... and not done because I am at my 1200 peice limit. My interest severelly dropped when I realized I would not able to finish it. Only have a fraction of the portals, shop peices and decorations I want, I do have all the crafting equipment and 5 chests though.
Sure would be nice to finish it but until they raise the cap it won't, and I don't really want to compromise on it. I loved building this thing, didn't enjoy the game a lot but loved building it.
Quit worrying about other players in a game and just play.
Originally posted by Elikal
Wow, just wow nice job! I hope they raise the cap as well so you can finish it. I'm going to delve into it myself. I have a 20 Troub I'm going to make a Carpenter... Maybe a Fury, but I have other characters to do other trades. Gratz again!
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"No path is darker then when your eyes are shut." -Flemeth
Originally posted by Aelious
Good memories. ^^ Crafting furniture was actually the only crafting I ever liked. Nothing like seeing your own furniture in your and your friends houses. :)
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Ryan Chalmers has been an inspiration to many over much of his life. Now, with the help of ALMS Champion racer Scott Tucker, and other sponsors, Chalmers has completed a 3,000 mile trek across the country — in his wheelchair. The Push Across America campaign found Chalmers pushing his wheelchair from Los Angeles to New York city in just 71 days. The 24-year-old US paralympian arrived in Central park on June 15th. The goal of the endeavor was to build awareness for persons with disabilities and to raise money for teens with physical disabilities. The money raised will go to the nonprofit Stay-Focused which works with such teens.
Chalmers began his quest in Los Angeles on April 6th. Using only his arms, he pushed his racing chair through cities, up mountains, and across the Great Plains. He was accompanied by Roger Muller, founder and president of Stay-Focused, as well as six others including a two-person documentary crew. Support vehicles drove ahead and behind Chalmers during the entire trip. The 71 day schedule included pushing 60 miles every other day and taking 14 rest days.
Muller recruited Chalmers to join Stay-Focused in 2005. Chalmers learned to SCUBA dive there and then became a mentor with the group. Chalmers was born with spina biffida, but has been competing in sports since he was eight-years-old. In college he narrowed his focus to track. He went on to finish fifth in the 2010 L.A. Marathon and eventually earned a spot on the 2012 US Paralympic team and competed in London at the Paralympic Games. He plans to compete again in 2016.
"Ryan is a very inspiring guy," said sponsor Scott Tucker, "I continue to be impressed by his tenacity and perseverance and I wanted to help bring his story to as wide of an audience as possible."
Tucker was able to meet with Chalmers as he came through Kansas City. Tucker showed off Level 5's race cars and spoke with Chalmers about the goal of Stay-Focused to inspire young people with disabilities.
"Scott really got what we were trying to achieve and the awareness that we're trying to build, and just understood right away that we're athletes just like everybody else," explained Chalmers "So it was really cool just to be able to chat with him and really get to know someone who understands the messages that we're trying to get out. It really uplifted me and encouraged me going forward."


text: ARobin Orden is a Senior Management Analyst with the City of Berkeley, currently in Public Works, and formerly in Finance as well as an Assistant to the Mayor. She was ordained as a Zen priest in 2008 by Norman Fischer. In addition to public service, her career since 1973 includes administrator and instructor in professional art and design education, senior manager and board officer with nonprofit and cooperative corporations, and extensive volunteer responsibilities. She is part of the leadership for Everyday Zen, and has been a resident of San Francisco Zen Center's Green Gulch Farm and Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery, and continues to volunteer as a cook and event assistant.


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You get a flyer in the mail for a charitable organization seeking donations for a cause that speaks to you. Maybe it's cancer, disabled police officers and firefighters, veterans, or diseases affecting children. The flyer features bold images and effective stories that move you to contribute. You take out your checkbook and pause before putting the pen to paper, thinking, how do I know if this charity is legit? How much of my money actually will go to help the cause itself?
Sadly, not all charities are as charitable as others, and some seem to be most charitable with their own solicitors, hence the list of America's Worst Charities. This list, a partnership between the Tampa Bay Times, Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN, showcases charities based on the amount of donations used to pay the professional solicitors charged with raising it. The result, as you see in the list, very small percentages of total donations ever reach those in need.
This Infodocket post provides a succinct breakdown of the project, including a searchable database of disciplinary actions against charities and a map that shows how charities are regulated by state, which are resources anyone can use to research charities that solicit us for donations.
The entire project can be viewed here.