Loose Ends is a nonpartisan, nonreligious, everyone-is-welcome movement that aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with textile projects people have left undone due to death or disability.
knit / crochet / sewing / quilting / tatting / rug-making / embroidery / cross-stitch
Tunisian crochet / mending / amigurumi / needlepoint / basketry / turkey work
felting / nalbinding / applique / spinning / latch hook / punch needling / weaving
Loose Ends welcomes textile handwork crafters
of all sorts, from anywhere in the world.
"When I first heard about this, I couldn't believe it was true. Who does this anymore? How do you thank someone for doing something like this?" —B., Project Owner
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"This just warms my heart! It actually brought tears to my eyes. Y'all are amazing!" (M.D.)
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"Oh I love this! The things my mom has knitted for me mean so much to me. What a beautiful gift this will be for so many." (L.D.)
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"Such a beautiful and amazing idea!" (G.B)
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"Some of my most satisfying work has been legacy knitting for others." (M.D.)
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"What a generous gift you are giving to families! Fantastic!" (B.B.)
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A wonderful idea! Should become a worldwide project! At this moment I knit the socks my mother started: mourning with a smile! (C.D.)
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"When I first heard about this, I couldn't believe it was true. Who does this anymore? How do you thank someone for doing something like this?" —B., Project Owner • "This just warms my heart! It actually brought tears to my eyes. Y'all are amazing!" (M.D.) • "Oh I love this! The things my mom has knitted for me mean so much to me. What a beautiful gift this will be for so many." (L.D.) • "Such a beautiful and amazing idea!" (G.B) • "Some of my most satisfying work has been legacy knitting for others." (M.D.) • "What a generous gift you are giving to families! Fantastic!" (B.B.) • A wonderful idea! Should become a worldwide project! At this moment I knit the socks my mother started: mourning with a smile! (C.D.) •
Email or print our flyer and share it with your community.
Flyers are available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese / Brazilian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Interested in translating our flyer into a language we don’t already have?
Let us know!
Started with love by them.
Finished with care by us.
Handmade items are gestures of love. The time, expense, and skill that go into making them are impossible to quantify. When you wear something made special for you, it feels good — you were thoughtfully considered with each stitch. When a maker dies mid-project, this tangible, handmade expression of love could get lost, donated away, or thrown out.
Or, it can be finished as intended and given back to be cherished.
Ways to Help.
Not crafty? That’s OK! There are other ways to help connect an unfinished project with a loved one who will cherish it.
Download our flyer and share it with your local library, hospice, or friend.
Connect with us on social media and share and repost any stories that resonate with you!