<description>&lt;p data-start="701" data-end="1070"&gt;In this inspiring episode, Sarah Morris, the creative behind &lt;strong data-start="754" data-end="777"&gt;Ruthlessly Handmade,&lt;/strong&gt; shares the story of how she began hosting charity quilt events that have touched countless lives. What started as a single fundraiser two years ago has grown into an annual tradition, raising money each year for causes close to her heart: &lt;strong data-start="1049" data-end= "1069"&gt;Isaiah 117 House&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong data-start="1049" data-end="1069"&gt;Trevor Project.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1072" data-end="1330"&gt;Her passion for helping others shines through as she talks about why she started this movement, how the quilting community shows up in powerful ways, and what's ahead as she expands her charity events to happen &lt;em data-start= "1283" data-end="1297"&gt;twice a year&lt;/em&gt; for two different organizations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1332" data-end="1471"&gt;From assembling quilt blocks to purchasing raffle tickets for the finished quilts, quilters everywhere can be part of something meaningful.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr data-start="1473" data-end="1476" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="1478" data-end="1518"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1481" data-end="1518"&gt;What You'll Learn in This Episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul data-start="1520" data-end="1970"&gt; &lt;li data-start="1520" data-end="1611"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1522" data-end="1611"&gt;How Sarah began her charity quilt journey and why Isaiah 117 House is meaningful to her&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1612" data-end="1688"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1614" data-end="1688"&gt;The incredible growth of her fundraising efforts over the past two years&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1689" data-end="1750"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1691" data-end="1750"&gt;Why quilting has become a powerful avenue for giving back&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1751" data-end="1814"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1753" data-end="1814"&gt;How you can get involved in upcoming charity quilt projects&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1815" data-end="1872"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1817" data-end="1872"&gt;Details about block-making sign-ups and quilt raffles&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1873" data-end="1970"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1875" data-end="1970"&gt;The future of Ruthlessly Handmade's charity events, including plans to host them twice a year&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;hr data-start="1972" data-end="1975" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="1977" data-end="1996"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1980" data-end="1996"&gt;Get Involved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p data-start="1998" data-end="2059"&gt;Quilters can support these charity events in two main ways:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol data-start="2060" data-end="2258"&gt; &lt;li data-start="2060" data-end="2125"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2063" data-end="2125"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2063" data-end="2094"&gt;Sign up to sew quilt blocks&lt;/strong&gt; for upcoming charity quilts.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2126" data-end="2258"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2129" data-end="2258"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2129" data-end="2156"&gt;Purchase raffle tickets&lt;/strong&gt; when the completed quilts become available, all proceeds donated directly to the chosen organizations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p data-start="2260" data-end="2388"&gt;👉 &lt;strong data-start="2263" data-end="2305"&gt;&lt;a class="decorated-link" href= "https://ruthlesslyhandmade.myflodesk.com/tww3ex6j6d?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn0qy5JKPmCujY2yZcHxWGdfZ50YPmCRO2PammAlbmrwgnLMmK294oTBsEJvc_aem_9RnVqi6gdyLVhg67Rz4W0w" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-start="2265" data-end= "2303"&gt;CLICK HERE to join the newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and be notified when block-making opens and when finished quilts go up for raffle.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr data-start="2390" data-end="2393" /&gt; &lt;h2 data-start="2395" data-end="2415"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="2398" data-end="2415"&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul data-start="2417" data-end="2715"&gt; &lt;li data-start="2417" data-end="2480"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2419" data-end="2480"&gt;One person with a passion for service can spark a movement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2481" data-end="2558"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2483" data-end="2558"&gt;Quilting isn't just a craft—it can be a powerful tool for helping others.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2559" data-end="2633"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2561" data-end="2633"&gt;The quilting community is generous, committed, and eager to give back.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2634" data-end="2715"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2636" data-end="2715"&gt;Sarah's story is a beautiful reminder of how creativity can create real change.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Craft to Career

Elizabeth Chappell

How Ruthlessly Handmade Is Using Charity Quilts to Change Lives

DEC 12, 202561 MIN
Craft to Career

How Ruthlessly Handmade Is Using Charity Quilts to Change Lives

DEC 12, 202561 MIN

Description

In this inspiring episode, Sarah Morris, the creative behind Ruthlessly Handmade, shares the story of how she began hosting charity quilt events that have touched countless lives. What started as a single fundraiser two years ago has grown into an annual tradition, raising money each year for causes close to her heart: Isaiah 117 House and the Trevor Project.

Her passion for helping others shines through as she talks about why she started this movement, how the quilting community shows up in powerful ways, and what's ahead as she expands her charity events to happen twice a year for two different organizations.

From assembling quilt blocks to purchasing raffle tickets for the finished quilts, quilters everywhere can be part of something meaningful.

What You'll Learn in This Episode
  • How Sarah began her charity quilt journey and why Isaiah 117 House is meaningful to her

  • The incredible growth of her fundraising efforts over the past two years

  • Why quilting has become a powerful avenue for giving back

  • How you can get involved in upcoming charity quilt projects

  • Details about block-making sign-ups and quilt raffles

  • The future of Ruthlessly Handmade's charity events, including plans to host them twice a year

Get Involved

Quilters can support these charity events in two main ways:

  1. Sign up to sew quilt blocks for upcoming charity quilts.

  2. Purchase raffle tickets when the completed quilts become available, all proceeds donated directly to the chosen organizations.

👉 CLICK HERE to join the newsletter and be notified when block-making opens and when finished quilts go up for raffle.

Key Takeaways
  • One person with a passion for service can spark a movement.

  • Quilting isn't just a craft—it can be a powerful tool for helping others.

  • The quilting community is generous, committed, and eager to give back.

  • Sarah's story is a beautiful reminder of how creativity can create real change.