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  • Fox news report

    Read the full story here. Thanks, Fox News!

  • May 30, 2009

    If you missed the Fox news program, go to our nifty report on it. We continue to meet every Monday at Starbucks Town and Country from 2-4 p.m. Join us when you are free. We always welcome your help. June 10 1:30 p.m. at Rima’s home: Calling all knitters and crocheters! Bring your needles and…

  • Encouraging words

    Dr. Charles Simmons, the senior minister at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, wrote in to encourage us in our efforts: Rima, love these updates. I got a lovely letter from Methodist about your ministry, and how much it means to the recipients of your work. Pass it on to the others how proud we are…

  • Free Patterns

    There’s another way you can help us out — you can make our handcrafted items at home, bring them to us, and we’ll get them to patients. Here are patterns you can use to make handcrafts for patients. Blanket pattern (PDF, 1.4mb) Crib catch-all pattern (PDF, 1.5mb) Isolette cover (PDF, 1.5mb) Laundry Bag (PDF, 1.5mb)

  • Fox News Visits the Common Thread Circle

    Fox News Anchor Pattie Shieh and a camera crew visited the Common Thread Circle on May 19,2009 for a story on donations to Harris County Hospitals. Jennifer Barnes, Director of Volunteer and Guest Services for the Harris County Hospital District, was featured discussing the work of The Common Thread Circle, as was Liz Tice, from…

  • May 22, 2009

    Christel has added to the website patterns for blankets, crib catch-alls, isolette covers and laundry bags. We will eventually expand this section to include knitting and crochet patterns. What a great idea thanks to Christel and our two hard-working webmasters, Michele and Chris! What a first week in the new year! Two meetings with great…

  • May 16, 2009

    Welcome to a new year at Common Thread Circle. Together we will reach out to patients in Houston area hospitals, give them handmade fabric works they can use and send a message that we care. REMEMBER Come to Starbucks Town and Country May 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come to Memorial Drive United Methodist…

  • May 2, 2009

    Exciting news! Harris County Hospital District, which oversees Ben Taub Hospital, arranged for a TV Channel News team to videotape our group for their evening newscast! Please come to Starbucks as usual on Monday and for the next few Mondays to show off our stuff! Evening gowns are unnecessary, but come as you want your…

  • April 24, 2009

    We had two meetings this week with 35 ladies attending. Thanks to the generous hospitality of the Town and Country Starbucks and manager, Charles Peirsol, our Magnificent Monday group had a great time. On Tuesday, we met at MDUMC and said farewell to Verlyn Bounds and Mary Brannies as leaders this year. They will be…

  • April 17, 2009

    DONATIONS This week we donated hand stitched items to these hospitals: Methodist, Memorial City, M.D. Anderson, Ben Taub, Children’s Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann. We have been busy! UPCOMING EVENTS April 20 Meeting at Starbucks Town and Country 2-4 p.m; bring sewing supplies April 21 Meeting at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, Room D220, 9:30…

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