Help with Socks, Counting more goodies!

First...a reminder to ask that each heartfelt donation be accompanied with a note telling me who you are. Packages come with real names, most of you use internet names/screen names etc. here on blogger, on Rav. etc. I need to know who you are in cyberworld in order match you up with your real names. Still looking for a Sarah from Hawaii and Joanne from California. Please see 2 previous post for their donations. If you know who these caring ladies are, please let me know so I can properly thank them.

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Showing the front and back of an Enlgish Bank Note that came from a caring man named Bill; whom I know from blogging a bit over on Multiply. I think it's cool how different the money looks from other countries. This will go for socks as soon as I can get out shopping. (my mom's in ICU after an emergency surgery and so my time is not my own...thus my delay in making updates here as well).

Thanks go out to Sandie for another of her wonderful creations...Hat #150

And Jenny (Wren on RAV), all the way from Scotland. Scarf #72

Sandie's hat is crocheted and Jenny's scarf is knitted...I would love to know how you made the scarf Jenny, I've never seen the stitches run that way and am most interested to learn how you did that.

I'll try to get another round of pictures taken later. Need to get to the hospital.

More love to warm those in need

I've been MIA a bit here folks due to some family medical issue (keep us in your thoughts and prayers please), but wanted to do a mini update here...though this does not bring it current.

Many many thanks to Joanne for 4 beautiful knitted and crochet sets of hats, scarfs, and mittens. Joanne your work is awesome. When I grow up, I wanna knit as well as you do. The hats and mittens are knitted and matching scarfs are crocheted.

Hats #146-147-148-149

Mittens # 30-31-32-33

Scarfs #68-69-70-71

As usual, you see Stella enjoying the warmth and beauty of donated items. Showing you a close up on one of the hats...isn' it fabulous!!

Many thanks. Folks I do have more items to number and photograph, but need to get to the hospital so will try to do another mini update later.

Keep those hooks and needles flying folks, the need continues.

**PLEASE sing our if you know who Joanne in West Hills, CA if so I can properly thank her.

****Reminder folks, please send your internet name, email etc when you forward donated items, as I often don't know real names. Thanks!!!!

YIPPEE!!!!

We are making headway folks on all fronts. A nice card with $$ to purchase socks came while I was out of town from Cowgirl (Chris). I think I'll be able to get another dozen socks with this. Many thanks!

And a package has been sitting at the post office (insufficient postage, it wasn't lost; but apparently the notice telling me to pick it up was). Sarah, I'm not sure who you are here on the net; Sarah from Hawaii, lots of thanks for the 2 scarfs. Both are knitted. These are scarfs #66 and 67

Sing out if you're Sarah or know who she is, I like to make sure I know who's who.

Keep those hooks and needles flying.

It's still quite cold here much is still needed.

**I should add, unpacking and doing laundry today but plan to go shopping tomorrow for the socks!

Happily reporting more goodies!

Another great scarf from Sandie with a pair of teal mittens. This will be a little mini team effort. Sandie sent enough yarn for me to finish the thumbs which I will do hopefully tonight. Mitten #26 and Scarf #63

Thank you Margie the ladybug....hats #141-142-143-144-145. I like how the ridges show up so nicely in the multi-colored blue hat. These hats will be well received. Though we had a few days of warmer weather and got the bulk of the snow melted, the past fiew days have gotten cold, and extremely windy.

James sent some wonderful knitted items. 2 warm scarfs and 3 pairs of mittens! Yippee more mittens. Scarfs # 64-65, Mittens #27-28-29

Molly sent 2 pairs of hand/writ warmers. Look at the fun colors. Thanks Molly

I got 12 pairs of socks while out shopping yesterday and will get all these goodies over to SIL tomorrow so she get to Rae for another delivery. I've bundle the socks to get a pair together.

Thank you all for the love you show, the kindness and generosity. You are all AWESOME

**this will be my last update for a week or so, as I'll be leaving town, I'll check in with you all on my return.

Thank you, Thank you!!!

Updates, socks needed

I got to meet with Rae the other night face to face. I work so many evenings it's not been possible previously so it was great fun for Rae, Jan (SI), and I to get together and talk about this project. Made another delivery to Rae that she will pass on today. Today is a visit the bridge day.

The men under the bridge continue to be pleased to receive warm items to keep them warm. They're currently doing well with hats, but are still in need of mittens. Rae mentioned they need socks. It's cold, wet, damp etc. Cold wet feet, and no real way to dry their socks in this outdoor enviornment. So, for the time being I'm asking if you're able to buy a package of mens socks and forward them. Having clean, dry socks to change into will make them more comfortable and perhaps keep them well.

I've posted again about this project being on going. I've added that in fact to the welcome area, as I continue to get questions regarding that. It's hard I know for everyone involved to read every post here, so hopefully that will help. I've updated our counters to reflect the time of year and upcoming holiday. For fun, I've added a rate the page widget. Seems I've lost my feed for the cool weather widget. Errrrr

I mentioned previously (and have added in the welcome), a free clinic in the same area as the bridge that takes care of homeless who can get there, and indigent folks in the area. The clinic sees women and children. We've received some items geared more toward children and women and those have been extremely well received there. So much so in fact, can we do more? Hats and scarfs for grade school children specifically. Any hats and scarfs not needed for the men, or those that are color or size appropiate for the women can be used for those in need at the clinic. There is so much need, nothing will go used. Rae see's the need in both areas and can appropiately access and distribute the right items to the right people.

And here's some more goodies. Stella of course wanted to have everything on at one time. Oh Stella! This scarf is a beautiful brown tweed crocheted by Sandie. The red,white and blue hat is also another Sandie creation. She makes beautiful items and, as always Sandie many many thanks for your ongoing support. HUGS

Hat #140 and Scarf #62

Mittens, & Scarfs, and Hats OH MY!

Using Crochet Princess's pattern, I got another pair of mittens done. #25. Using basic light grey Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.

Got another scarf done, #59, using dark forest green Caron pounder. Probably my favorite of the basic acrylic yarns for both price, and softness.

My hippy dippy mailman, actually a super nice guy...delivered a pouch from Sand ie. Another of her famous multi-colored scarfs. Such a pretty combination and nice and wide for the men. Scarf #60


He also delivered a pouch from Kristin with a matching hat and scarf set. Hat #139, and scarf #61. It's blue and green; one of my personal favorite color combinations. Very nice! I think I'll mark this one for the folks at the clinic, as the women there would enjoy this, or perhaps one of the teens.


Please hop over to Sandie and Kristin's sites to let them know how much they are appreciated.

My latest email from Rae folks indicates our men are doing fairly well. We've been able with your help and support to have all clothed with a hat and or a scarf....for the time being! Her last trip to the free clinic in the same area which takes care of homeless and the indigent in the area was thrilled, and she was moved to see how much those folks appreicated some warm items. She indicated, though we've been focusing on the men under the bridge, there is a need for items hats and scarfs for children. Is this something you're all willing and able to do? I see it as an extension of our Bridge Project.....Bridge and Beyond so to speak. We will continue with our regular items (still big need for mittens for men), but include smaller items suitable to children and Rae will divide between these 2 purposes based on the need and our inventory.

Thanks again for all your support, your encouragement to make life a little better for those less fortunate than us. The crafting community never ceases to inspire me.

The love and caring you all put into your work does indeed give these folks hopes for a brighter future.

Blessings to all of you!