Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori chat with Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan, co-founders of Loose Ends, a nonprofit dedicated to finishing crafting projects for grieving families. Together, they explore how crafting can be a powerful tool for healing and community-building.Topics Covered:The origins of Loose Ends and its rapid growth to a global network of 28,000+ volunteers in 70 countries.How technology connects unfinished projects with willing crafters.Practical advice for crafters on organizing supplies and maintaining efficiency.The importance of partnerships, communication, and fundraising in nonprofit success.Real-life stories of how Loose Ends creates closure and inspires hope.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves crafting, values community, or wants to learn how creativity can support healing and connection.Click here to learn more about Loose Ends.Want more quilting content?🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed📌 Sign up for our weekly newsletter📌 Follow us on InstagramPodcast Details:Co-Hosts:Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytoriAndi Stanfield @truebluequiltsProducer:Devan Robinson @developingwithdevanKeywords: Loose Ends, nonprofit, crafting, community, grief support, volunteer, quilting, technology, partnerships, project management, crafting, community, volunteer management, fundraising, inspiration, connection, rewards, stories, Loose Ends Project, human connection#LooseEndsProject #QuiltingOnTheSide #CraftingForHealing #Podcast #CommunityConnectionsSupport the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.

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