Question: During my spring cleaning, I found lots of materials in my craft closet that I’ll never use. What can I do with all of my unneeded craft supplies?

Donating your excess craft supplies to worthy causes is the best way to give them a fresh start. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions:

• You can give fabric, batting and thread to quilters who contribute to Quilts of Valour, an organization that makes quilts for injured canadian soldiers.

• Contact your local women’s shelter, drop-in program or community centre to ask if they accept donations of craft supplies. some community organizations, such as Sistering, a women’s agency serving homeless, marginalized and low-income women in Toronto, use donations of yarn, spinning fibre and fabric in their employment training programs.

• Blankets for Canada accepts donations of yarn and fabric to help in the organization’s mission to provide blankets – and comfort – to people in need.

This story was originally titled "You Asked" in the April 2013 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!