2022 Charts for Charity

What is Charts for Charity?

• A few years ago ago, a few artists got together over Instagram DM and threw out the idea of launching a winter themed chart for a lower price point with all of the money going to a charity of the artist's choice. We loved the idea so we all started to design our charts and pick our charities.  
• Over the next few days, you'll see different charts launch on Instagram from all different artists. We also encourage other artists to join in (and even stitchers!) to sell charted designs for charity. 
• Some charts will be removed on December 31st-January 1st, 2023 so we suggest purchasing now if you are interested! 

Why did you decide to use charts?

• There's a few advantages to using charts that we wanted to share: 
• It provides a needlepoint design to customers at a lower price point
• It's a quick way for us to get a design out to you (& more sustainable than shipping and packaging)
• It's world-wide; you don't have to worry about shipping costs! 
• Charted designs are popular in other parts of the world (and very popular for cross-stitch) so we wanted to bring some awareness to charted designs in hopes that they may stick around in the U.S.! 

Where do I get supplies?

• The main supplies you need are blank needlepoint canvas and fibers! Most LNS will sell blank canvas, so we recommend supporting them if possible. 
• Feel free to use fibers from your stash at home! These charts are great stash busters. 
• Some artists may even sell extra mesh and fiber: reach out to them if you're interested (we may be offering it for our chart)

How do I stitch from a chart?

• On our chart, each block/box stands for one canvas intersection. You can count the number of blocks on the chart and then stitch that same number of intersections in the layout that is provided on the chart.
• It's a bit tricky to explain so for a visual, head to our IGTV where we talk you through it. 
• Side note: if you print the chart out, it will not be to scale. 
• Feel free to email us at morganjuliainfo@gmail.com with any questions!

Artists Who Are Participating

Morgan Julia Designs - "Lift Ticket"

• Charity: The Organization I chose to support this year is NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. In NAMI's words they, "provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives." They offer a call and text hotline and a crisis line at 988. 
• Mental health advocacy and support is something that is incredibly important to me (I proudly take medication & actively go to therapy) and I've found that talking about mental health helps breaks the stigma. Now through December 31, KPMG will be matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $200,000 which makes this organization even more impactful. Our chart will be removed on December 31.
• Chart: Our chart is $15 and can be purchased directly on our website via this link.

Sara Trucksess, SCT Designs - "Holiday Bluebird Fob"

• This year’s charts for charity ornament is a digital download available for a $15 DONATION.
• 100% of proceeds from this chart will be donated to Amethyst Place, an organization dedicated to providing housing, employment and transformational support to women (and their children) in recovery. Most SCT wholesale canvases and special kits are packaged and shipped by dedicated women from Amethyst Place who are integral to helping our business run. This year we’d like to help give back to them and their families. Life is hard, let’s help make it a little easier for those around us whenever we can.
• This chart will be available for download until January 1, 2023 when proceeds will be gathered and shared with our community partner. Thank you for your donation!

Allison of Allison Ivy Designs - "Pink Claw Clip"

• Charity: As the wife of an Iranian-American, this cause is close to my heart. My charity of choice is the Women’s Foreign Policy Group who advocates for human rights, equality and freedom for women across the globe.
• Chart: The Pink Claw Clip chart can be purchased through our website for $15 and we will donate 100% of the proceeds. Once purchased, you will be able to download the chart which also includes my thread recommendations. When stitched on 18 count mesh, the design is roughly 2 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide. Thank you for your support!

Jenny Henry Designs - "Vintage Ornament"

• Charity: Sandy Hook Promise - “We're doing everything we can to protect more children from school shootings, violence and other harmful acts."
• Chart: Can be purchased through website at $15 for pdf . All proceeds will be donated. 

Kayla of Fire and Iris Designs -  "One Fox, Two Fox"

• Charity: Humane Society/Local Animal Shelter
• Chart: You can email proof of donation of $10 (or more) to your local humane society or animal shelter to fire.and.iris.designs@gmail.com and we'll send you a PDF packet. The PDF packet includes two versions of this chart - one with the group of foxes and one with just a single fox. Packet also comes with instructions for charting, and fiber suggestions for the design. When charged on 13 mesh, the design measures about a 4 in round. (For those who prefer) this chart packet is also available for purchase on our site and all proceeds will be donated to the Animal Welfare Institute.

 Kristi Schroeder Larson of Initial K Studio - "Cool Blues Canvas"

• Charity: Central Texas Food Bank was established in 1982 with a goal in mind to help the hungry in the community. Your purchase of this chart will provide 180 meals for our hungry central Texas neighbors. All proceeds from this sale will be donated to Central Texas Food Bank.
• Chart for Charity PDF can be purchased through the website at $15. All proceeds will be donated to the Central Texas Food Bank.

Amanda of Goodpoint Needlepoint - "Merry Canvas"

• Available On: www.goodpointneedlepoint.com
• Charity: Every Mother Counts - As a new mom this year, Every Mother Counts dedication to ensuring women have access to quality, respectful and equitable maternity care is near and dear to my heart. 
• The Merry chart will be available as a $15 PDF through our website. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Every Mother Counts. The downloadable chart link will be emailed to you after purchase. When charted on 13 mesh canvas, the design is approximately 3” x 5”.

Jeni Sandberg Needlepoint - "Modern Alphabet"

• Charity:  Albemarle County SPCA, Charlottesville, VA, supporting dogs and cats in central Virginia. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this chart until December 31, 2022 will benefit my local animal shelter, the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.  They do a fabulous job administering to the welfare of so many animals in this area—and I adopted my first pet cat from them many years ago! 
• Chart: The chart can be purchased here.
• The modern letters in this downloadable chart are 14 stitches high (just over an inch high on 13 mesh, about ¾ inch high on 18 mesh) and perfect for adding monograms, names, and dates to personalize your favorite project. 

Lucy Millet of Mopsey Designs - "Merry Garland"

• Charity: The charity Lucy will be supporting is ArtVan - a nonprofit organization that mobilizes Art Therapy to serve under-resourced youth and adults in the state of Maine. They are a community based group Art Therapy program. 100% of the proceeds from this chart will be donated to ArtVan. 
• Chart: The chart is available for digital download on mopseydesigns.com for $15 and includes information about Art Van, tips for charting your design and thread recommendations.  

Olivia Carney of Olivia Grace Needlepoint - "Playful Puzzle"

• Charity: The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org),  a nonprofit organization dedicated to working toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia (through global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support). 
• Chart: Please email proof of donation of $10 or more to the Alzheimer’s Association to olivia@oliviagraceneedlepoint.com, and a PDF of the Playful Puzzle chart will be emailed to you. Fiber suggestions will also be provided. This chart measures about 4” x 4” when charted on 18mesh.

Anna Grabmeier of Evergreen Needlepoint - "Naughty and Nice"

• Charity: 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an incredible 501-c non profit organization established to provide the means to cure cystic fibrosis and ensure that those living with CF live long and productive lives.
• Chart: For $10, you’ll receive a digital download including the chart for both Naughty and Nice, which can be charted on a 4” round for 13 count or a 3” round for 18 count (or anyway you choose!).
• The chart can be purchased here.

Kelly Clements of Alice & Blue - "Home for the Holidays"

• Charity: The proceeds from this $15 design will be donated to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The ATC's mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 2,190 mile hiking path from Georgia to Maine. My thru-hike on the AT from March to August of 2012 positively changed the trajectory of my life. The trail has benefits for all who are able to access it, whether for an afternoon or a summer. Let's keep this recreational trail accessible and protected for generations to come!
• Chart: The chart can be purchased here. 
• This product is a digital download that will be sent to your email inbox after purchase. We do have an option to purchase blank canvas of your choice.  On 13 mesh, this design measures 4.5 x 3.25 inches. On 18 mesh, this design measures about 3.25 x 2.5 inches.