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Morris County crafter named ‘Handmade Hero’
Updated Mar 05, 2021;
Belle Schwartz of Succasunna, an avid crafter for years, has been named one of the winners in the Joann’s Fabrics Handmade Heroes contest in recognition of her creation and donation of hundreds of handmade pieces over the last year.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Schwartz, a life-member of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, has been knitting and sewing as a way to help others. Schwartz said, “My knitting needles and sewing have been keeping me busy and sane during these challenging times, and I have truly enjoyed making these pieces and giving them away.”