Cutting for Buttony

Nisse came out to my 'workshop' yesterday to see what I did when I was out there. He learned that I cut fabric for a local charity called 'A Bear Named Buttony'. This charity raises awareness and helps children with stomas. The founder of the charity has a daughter with a bowel disorder and that was how it started 23 years ago. One of the things they do is make and provide children with lovely colourful stoma pouches. It has now become a nationwide programme, with pouches being sent to Children's Hospitals all over the UK. Lots of people in the village do small parts of the process and I cut fabric ovals. Others do the sewing. It's a nice simple way for me to help out, and I just do a little, often, out in my work space. Now, of course Nisse wants to meet Buttony Bear, so I will have to try and arrange that. Watch this space!

[John]

What a noble endeavor!

[Lesley]

How lovely that you can help in this way. Nisse and Buttony Bear really do need to meet..

[John Falconer]

Great photograph. And narrative of a great cause.

[julia]

That is fantastic, what a great thing to do. Having had a stoma for 18 months I can appreciate what it would mean to these children.. Thank you for doing your part. I was also given a little pillow to use as a comforter/prop.. all made by volunteers like you..

[Dianne]

What a wonderful way to help such a good cause.

[Babs]

What a wonderful thing for you to do. Such a worthy cause

[Dawn]

Such a fantastic thing to do and support

[Boxplayer]

Fabulous effort

[Beverley]

Wonderful to read, wonder woman is a perfect pattern too.
I’m loving nisse’s journey…

[Diana]

Lucky Nisse, I would love to change places with him and join the cutting process! What a wonderful initiative and way to put a smile on some faces 🥰

[Brian]

Lovely

[Wylie]

What a lovely thing to do, good on you.

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a wonderful charity to be part of.
Nisse will be charmed!

[Shutterbug]

I love the whole idea and the super hero fabric is special. Nisse is a great overseer.

[Margaret Brown]

A really worthwhile and super thing to do , it can’t be easy for them bless

[bkb in the city]

What a great cause

[Pat Knowles]

Wow a woman of many hidden talents! This is what I love about 365 you learn such interesting things about our friends on here. The best part for me is the chat….the photo secondary! Well done for such good work.
I’ve seen those cutters on the Sewing Bee.

[Tunia McClure]

So many ways to help others.

[Kathy]

Fun photo but for a good cause. I'll be interested in seeing the pouches.

[haskar]

It's a great thing you're doing.

[Renee Salamon]

This little guy gets around - and what great work you do

[Phil Howcroft]

well done Issi , everyone on 365 loves what you do for the charity

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful work and wonderful lady!
I love your gnome!

[Corinne C]

A great photo for a wonderful charity!

[LManning (Laura)]

A great way to give back. Nisse is getting around!

[Rick]

Great shot and great work for the children.

[eDorre]

Fun shot and wonderful give back activity.

[Denise Wood]

Such a beautiful idea for these children :) I need to go back and meet Nisse!

[Kathy A]

Such a wonderful thing that you do for those children

[Issi Bannerman]

@julzmaioro It's always nice to receive a friendly something when things are difficult. I'm glad you did too.

[Dorothy]

Such a wonderful project. So nice you lend your time and support.

[Sarah Bremner]

Fantastic contribution to the charity and so lovely to have a team effort.

[Nova]

What a wonderful thing to do for the community!