Donations from The Peach Tree State

Thank you Diana K for this thoughtful donation from The Peach Tree State. I've mentioned Georgia's nickname before; but thought I'd give you some background this time round. Georgia's been known by many names, though Peach Tree is the one that stuck due it's production of Peaches, and the importance of peaches in the economy of the state. However, in more recent times, South Carolina actually produces more peaches then Georgia, the name continues.

Georgia has been called The Buzzard State (and in fact had protective laws for these savager birds), The Goober State (due to the large amount of peanuts grown), and The Cracker State. The later term was deemed to be derogatory as it referred to immigrants (those coming from Virginia and North Carolina).

Now when I think of Peach Tree, I'm reminded of the fun baseball movie where the women had a baseball team called The Georgia Peaches.

Thank you Diana K, and thank you for your on going support, Keep up the Good Work.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 371+9=380
Scarves: 231+11=242
Slippers: 68
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 334+11=345
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 348
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Tomorrow is June and our highlighted item for June is HATS. We need hats, for men, women, and children. PLEASE see details for size, colors, and design in the tab across the top of the blog. There are also some suggested patterns.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donation from The Old Dominion State

You might remember I've noted previously that the state of Virginia is The Old Dominion State. It got it's nickname way back because The Common Wealth of Virginia was so loyal to The Royalists during The English Civil War. Like Ohio it's also called The Mother of Presidents, though less frequently. Thank you Gail B, our long time supporter for this thoughtful, and needed donation of cotton washcloths. Gail crocheted her cloths.

Keep up the good work Gail.

Folks we've been able to give a large bag of cotton cloths to 2 of the 3 family shelters, (Faith Mission and Homeless Families Foundation), and will be soon be delivering a 3rd large bag to the 3rd family shelter, The YWCA. Many thanks for all for making the month of April highlighted items such a success.

May's highlighted item was slippers, and we're about to head into June. June's highlighted item is HATS. We need hats for Men, Women, and Children. Details about size, color, and style in the hat tab on the top of the blog.

**Asking that everyone hold onto their squares for awhile. I'll be calling for them to be mailed a bit later. Needing to assemble another bunch to make room. **
2012 Donations:
Hats: 371
Scarves: 231
Slippers: 68
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 344
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 338+10=348
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donation from The Pelican State

Thank you long time supporter, Sandie P from Louisiana for these crocheted cotton washcloths. Cotton washcloths are always appreciated at all 3 shelters. Sandie hails from Louisiana, a state with many nicknames. I've read Louisiana has more nicknames then most kids do. Apparently back in 1872 is known as The Creole State; but those folks in northern Louisiana took exception to this name. They thought it meant African Blood, obviously there was a misunderstanding. It's been known as The Bayou State, The Pelican State, and Tha Durrty Boot, The child of Mississippi. The longest standing nickname though is The Pelican State, and The Pelican is in fact the state bird. Although, many locals prefer calling it, The Sportsman's Paradise due to the abundance of good fishing and hunting.

Whatever it's nickname, we're thrilled to have your on going support Sandie. Keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 371
Scarves: 231
Slippers: 68
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 344
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 335+3=338
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donation from Germany!

WOOT WOOT! Look at this marvelous donation of crocheted goodies that came all the way from Germany! Our good friend, Katie B. has done it again. She crocheted and donated 33 cotton washcloths, 7 scarves, and 10 hats (some of the hats are knitted). Many thanks Katie for your on going support of the cause, and I love the nice dark scarves. Navy blue works so well for men or women. These are nicely sized for adults too, double bonus.

Katie has just recently started a blog folks. I've removed her name from the non bloggers list and added her to the bloggers list with the link to her new blog. Please hop over and introduce yourself to her. Everyone loves blog visitors and comments on their blogs. Thank you also Katie for adding our Bridge and Beyond Badge to your blog with link here, much appreciate it.

Please pass along our thanks to your husband for his service to his country.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 361+10=371
Scarves: 223+8=231
Slippers: 68
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 344
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 302+33=335
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Volunteer State

Thank youi RoseMarie for your thoughtful donation and your continued support. As always you can tell these are RoseMarie's creations due to signature flowers/decorations. Crocheted slippers, hats, scarves, and squares...a variety pack.

Keep up the good work RoseMarie from the state of Tennessee.

Tennessee has several nick names, it's changed over time. But, the one that probably is best known is in fact The Volunteer State. I rather like that name and since RoseMarie's is in fact volunteering her time and talents...makes sense. However, it got that nickname because it supplied a huge number of volunteers during The War of 1812. In fact Tennessee played a huge role with it's numbers during The Battle of New Orleans. For awhile it was referred to as The Hog and Hominy State (it produced a large amount of obsolete corn and pork products during the 1830's and 1840's).

Thanks to The Civil War they became known as The Butternuts...the color their uniforms. And because of the big bend in The Tennessee River, they've been known as The Big Benders.


2012 Donations:
Hats: 359+2=361
Scarves: 221+2=223
Slippers: 67+1=68
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 342+2=344
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 302
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

A Buckeye Donation

Thank you Jennifer S for this thoughtful donation of 4 cotton washcloths, 10 squares, a scarf, and yarn. All will be put to good use. I'm going to share some exciting news and hope you all join me in wishing Jennifer the very best. She is expecting her first child! Congratulations Jennifer, do keep us posted. Having a baby is such exciting news. I know you'll have fun making cute wee little things....provided you can find time. Sometimes those early months can be tendious...a bit of an adjustment.

Jennifer is a fellow Buckeye, who has supported us many times with her thoughtful donations. Thank you!
2012 Donations:
Hats: 359
Scarves: 220+1=221
Slippers: 67
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 332+10=342
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 183
Cotton Washcloths 298+4=302
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Reminders to please include notes with your donations, check the blog frequently for updates do's and don'ts in the tab area's across the top of the blog.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Baby State

Thank you Barbara B (grammybee on RAV) our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful dontion of cotton washcloths and rain poncho's. Some of the washcloths are crochets and some are knitted. I always love seeing how different items look when knitted or crocheted with the same yarn/cotton from variegated yarn. Look at the two fun yellow cloths. The one in the center is crocheted, while the the one in the upper right corner is knitted.

Barbara B hails from The Baby State. You maybe scratching your head trying to figure that out because you may know the state by another name. You might know it as The Sunset State, or The Sand Hill State, or The Apache State, or The Aztec State, or the Cooper State, or The Valentine State. Got an idea yet? Arizona (also more recently known as The Grand Canyon State), apparently has many nicknames, and or doesn't have an "official one". The baby state refers to the fact it was the last of the 48 states to join the union and become a state in 1912. It did that on Valentines Day, Feb 14th 1912; thus The Valentine State identity. It has some Aztec ruins, was the home of The Apache and produced more cooper then other states...so you can see how those nicknames also apply.

The Grand Canyon state is a bit misleading, since it's not just in Arizona, though the largest part of it is. There are beautiful sunsets there and hills/mountains in the desert ...thus Sand Hill.

I think I like Baby State best, due to my love of history and it's notation of when it became a state, an important note. Regardless of which nickname you know....Thank you Barbara B for your thoughtful donation. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. Keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 359
Scarves: 220
Slippers: 67
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 147
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 177+6=183
Cotton Washcloths 292+6=298
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

The Granite State Helping the Homeless

Behind door #1...we have 31 hats, and pair of slippers, but wait..........there's more.
The chat from the price is right is running through my head, and one of those other TV game shows. Back though to the business at hand. Rose M. from the state of New Hampshire, The Granite State (you might have remember that nick name, as it was recently discussed); our newest pair of helping hands sent 2 stuffed boxes of goodies. Her 2nd donation contains 6 pairs of mittens, another pair of slippers, 6 scarves, and 35 cotton washcloths. Look at all the great colors and selection in her cotton washcloths.

Many thanks Rose M, we're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond; and look forward to seeing you often. What a wonderful and thoughtful donation. Please keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 328+31=359
Scarves: 214+6=220
Slippers: 65+2=67
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141+6=147
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 177
Cotton Washcloths 257+35=292
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Awesome Donation from Puerto Rico

Look at these fabulous warm colors Damaris choose for her scarves. These are beautifully crocheted, very nice and soft, and a wonderful size. Not only do they look warm because of the color, they are warm, by design too! AND..you all know how I love team work and believe we couldn't get the job at hand done without it. Damaris's friend Nancy O. paid the postage all the way from Puerto Rico so these 2 scarves could be donated to Ohio's Homeless and others in need.

Thank you Damaris for your on going support of our cause and for enlisting the help of your friend Nancy, who's helped us before with donations. And thank you Nancy, hope to see you both here on Bridge and Beyond often.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212+2=214
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 177
Cotton Washcloths 257
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Golden State

Thank you Tracey for this thoughtful donation of yarn. I may make an afghan with some of it, I'm seeing an image in my mind....then again, there's enough to make some wonderful warm hats and scarves as well, and some cotton washcloths from the cotton. Rest assured it will get put to good use. Thanks so much, it's great to see you again here on Bridge and Beyond.

Tracey hails from the state of California, The Golden State. First thing that popped into my head when I looked that up was the gold rush. According to the description that is only part of the reason it has that nickname. They referred to the prominence of golden poppies that populate the state in spring. Gotta say that was surprise, I've been to California on vacation a number of times and have never seen a golden poppy, but...perhaps I've been there at the wrong time. The other reason it's called that of course...The Golden Gate Bridge.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 177
Cotton Washcloths 257
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Asking you all to hold mailing squares for the time being. I have a large supply on hand, and need to free up some space before accepting anymore. Just lay them aside for the time being. After making up a few more ghans, I'll design a few more and will sing out to let you all now. Thanks.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donatons from The Peace Garden State

Thank you Yvonne for your thoughtful donation of 2 ponchos and 3 cotton washcloths. We appreciate your on going support. Yvonne as you may know hails from the state of North Dakota, known as The Peace Garden State. It has a large peace garden on the border between the US and Manitoba, Canada that looks like a clock. The International Peace Garden Park was established in 1932 and has 150,000 flowers.

Please keep up the good work Yvonne.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 175+2=177
Cotton Washcloths 254+3=257
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Asking you all to hold mailing squares for the time being. I have a large supply on hand, and need to free up some space before accepting anymore. Just lay them aside for the time being. After making up a few more ghans, I'll design a few more and will sing out to let you all now. Thanks.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Granite State

Maureen, our newest pair of helping hands hails from the state of New Hampshire, known as The Granite State. In it's past it had a huge industry in quarrying Granite. Maureen, we're thrilled to have you and your skillful hands join us with your crocheted donations of 12 washcloths and 14 rain poncho's. Both are greatly appreciated. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. You might know Maureen as Warrior Librarian from RAV where she heads a group called Crochet for Charity.

I love how nicely sized your cotton cloths are, and thanks so much for making some for the men folk with the browns. Please keep up the good work.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161+14=175
Cotton Washcloths 242+12=254
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Asking you all to hold mailing squares for the time being. I have a large supply on hand, and need to free up some space before accepting anymore. Just lay them aside for the time being. After making up a few more ghans, I'll design a few more and will sing out to let you all now. Thanks.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Lion Brand Donation, or How Much is that Doggy in the Window

For Fun this first Scarf was shaped into a dog...you can read all about it HERE (on my other blog).
This is scarf 2, made from the yarn donated by Joyce...Here. I've taken a little break from working on afghans folks, plus needed items I could work on away from home, on the go and such.

Both of these scarves are go old garter stitch which I love when using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. Both scarves are soft, and warm.

I will be creating again from your squares...I have lots of them ready to go, and more that need to be put into designs. So, for the time being will ask that you hold onto your squares until I free up some space. Please keep checking the calendar for the next time squares are called for.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 210+2=212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

A Donation and Party Time!

A donation and a party! That's right folks. These beautiful crocheted donations comes from my old high school friend, Joy. You've seen me post how we re-connected thanks to Facebook. She recently was in town and so I collected up about 30 folks from our class and we had a mini reunion, a party! What fun everyone had. Here we are having margaritas and telling stories when Joy walks in with this big bag of goodies to donate to Bridge and Beyond.

We had a wonderful time catching up, it's been lots of years since we've seen each other. Sadly, I was too sick to go to the last reunion which was our 40th....3 years ago. True...we'll soon be kicking in high gear to find some more folks to plan for the next reunion.

Thank you Joy for your thoughtful donation of 16 hats, and 5 scarves (3 matching sets) to help the homeless in Ohio. Joy hails from The State of Delaware. Interestedly, Delaware has been given many nicknames. Thomas Jefferson gave it the nickname of The Diamond State, due to it's location on the eastern shore a "jewel" among states. It's also been known as The Small Wonder...no explanation needed there, lol. However, in 2002 it was "officially" given the nickname of The First State..........why? Because it was the first state to ratify The US Constitution.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313+15=328
Scarves: 205+5=210
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

A Colorful Crocheted Donation

WOW, look at all the colors! We have solids, variegated, blocks, stripes and more. Thank you Dorothy S (from Wisconsin)for this thoughtful donation of 48 crocheted cotton washcloths. It's wonderful to see you once again here on Bridge and Beyond and really appreciate your support. Hope to see you again, soon AND often. Please keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 194+48=242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Bay State

Another pair of new helping hands. YIPPEE. These lovely crocheted cotton washcloths are donated from Nancy (ladyspendcer on RAV), who hails from The Bay State. The Bay State was given as the nickname for Mass, long long ago by it's original settlers because of it's proximity to a number of large bays. It was given it's nickname back in 1789.

In addition to her 18 cotton washcloths she's donated 4 rain poncho's. You all know how well received those are.

Many thanks Nancy, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. Welcome, we're thrilled you've joined us.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157+4=161
Cotton Washcloths 176+18=194
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths from The Garden State

Thank you Bobbi R from New Jersey, The Garden State for these 18 crocheted cotton washcloths. I've been really pleased with the nice of number of cotton washcloths folks have made and donated.

The Garden State is clouded in mystery and uncertainty. There is no "official" documentation to indicate why the state was so named. However, a book published in 1926 indicates Abraham Browning from Camden names it saying, it's like a barrel over flowing with good things to eat with both Pennsylvania and New York grabbing from each of the 2 open ends. However, long before that there is record of Benjamin Franklin referring to the state as a barrel who ends were open. No official reference though from Benjamin Franklin as to garden.

Thank you Bobbi for your thoughtful donation, please keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158+18=176
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Though it's safe now to say, we here in Ohio are FINALLY past the danger of frost, we did just have hail again the other day, so truly items are still needed for those living out in the elements. Shortly (fingers crossed), we'll pass that by and shift to stock pile mode. We continue to knit and crochet and collect items all year long. I'll continue to deliver to the shelters until they hit the limit they can store, then I'll store here until items are needed again next fall. Sadly, that time will be here all too soon, and we do want to be ready.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Palmetto State

Donations from the state of South Carolina, The Palmetto State are from the hook of Emma C. Emma is our newest pair of helping hands. We're thrilled to have you join us from your beautiful South Carolina. For anyone that's curious how the state got that name for it's nickname...it's the state tree, The Sabal Palmetto. Thank you Emma for your thoughtful donation of 3 pairs of mittens, 7 hats, and a scarf.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 306+7=313
Scarves: 204+1=205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 138+3=141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Though it's safe now to say, we here in Ohio are FINALLY past the danger of frost, we did just have hail again the other day, so truly items are still needed for those living out in the elements. Shortly (fingers crossed), we'll pass that by and shift to stock pile mode. We continue to knit and crochet and collect items all year long. I'll continue to deliver to the shelters until they hit the limit they can store, then I'll store here until items are needed again next fall. Sadly, that time will be here all too soon, and we do want to be ready.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donating Personal Care for the Homeless

Trying to stay health can be a difficult job for the best of us, even a roof over our heads and hot water. The ability to clean up, shower etc certainly aids us. Thank you AnneMarie for this thoughtful donation of tissues, toothpaste, deodorant, and hand sanitizer. This will go a long way to help those without take care of themselves. Thank you for your on going support, it's so greatly appreciated.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 306
Scarves: 204
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 138
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**You may have noticed our followers number has grown a bit, which is always nice. Would love to see it grow more, help spread the word...tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers. Maybe they would like to follow us and keep up on what's going on.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

The Power of One

Our good friend Sandie in Florida knows someone who knows someone. The friend of a friend passed away and left this array of squares and circles in her closet. I say the power of one, because one person told one person, and that one person told Sandie in Florida and that one person packed these up and shipped them me here in Ohio. Now as you can see the array of sizes, (some just beginnings of squares) is pretty wide. And they aren't the size you all make and send; but at some point I'll play around with these or see a spot in another ghan that needs a little something and put them to use.

Thank you Sandie's friend of a friend.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 306
Scarves: 204
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 138
Squares: 280+52=332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**I'm once again encouraging all you who visit to please please leave comments. Let us know you were here by leaving a comment. Support each other with your comments. Remember it's easy, and you do not need to be a blogger to leave comments. Scroll to the bottom of the blog post, click comments, type your comment, then click the drop down box and select name and url...simply leave the url space blank. This helps the blogs placement with search engines which in turn helps us find more helping hands, which translates into more people we can help. Sooooo, pretty please....leave us a comment. Don't be a scaredy cat. You can do**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Hats and Scarves, Warm and Stylish

Our good friend RoseMarie has done it again with signature buttons and flowers. Many thanks RoseMarie for your crocheted hats, scraves and headbands. As always we appreciate your thoughtfulness and your on going support.

As of the writing of this post, it appears all the gliches we've been experiencing with blogger not posting things on time etc, has been fixed. Let there be dancing in the streets...but check for traffic first please. We want a injury free dance zone!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 304+2=306
Scarves: 202+2=204
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 138
Squares: 280
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**I'm once again encouraging all you who visit to please please leave comments. Let us know you were here by leaving a comment. Support each other with your comments. Remember it's easy, and you do not need to be a blogger to leave comments. Scroll to the bottom of the blog post, click comments, type your comment, then click the drop down box and select name and url...simply leave the url space blank. This helps the blogs placement with search engines which in turn helps us find more helping hands, which translates into more people we can help. Sooooo, pretty please....leave us a comment. Don't be a scaredy cat. You can do**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Old Domion State

Our good friend and long time supporter Gail B hails from Virginia, The Old Dominion State. She donated 8 pairs of great socks. They look and feel like out door socks (like something a hunter, hiker etc might wear), so should be nice and warm.

What you can't see is her 2nd box of donations; which included 2 more pairs of socks, 6 scarves, 4 cotton washcloths and 3 rain poncho's. I seem not to have a picture. Normally I take the photo and then make notes, so am not sure whether I did something to delete the picture; or in my quest to get 10 boxes opened, photographed, counted and thank you's sent out...I got myself mixed up. Argh. Gail's work is also so nice too, I'm sorry you didn't get to see the picture. As I was opening boxes, photographing, counting, making notes etc, I was also loading up bags. Things had already been delivered when I realized I was missing a picture to go with my note.

As always Gail, please keep up the good and many thanks for your thoughtful donation; both boxes.


2012 Donations:
Hats: 304
Scarves: 196+6=202
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 138
Squares: 280
Socks: 106+8+2=116
Rain Poncho's 154+3=157
Cotton Washcloths 154+4=158
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Hat Trick of Help for The Homeless

I built a pyramid with 32 packages (3 bars per package) of soap. lol, that was kinda fun. Our good friend AnneMarie sent soap and more soap. The shelters love getting personal care items as well as the warm goodies. I'm calling this donation of 3 3's a hat trick of help. For any hockey fans out there watching The Stanley Cup Hockey Play off's, and a hat trick is someone who scores 3 goals for those of you who aren't into hockey. She also crocheted 3 pairs of mittens, 3 hats, and 3 scarves. Nicely done and many thanks AnneMarie for your thoughtful donations. Please keep up the good work. Always a pleasure seeing you here on Bridge and Beyond.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 30+3=304
Scarves: 193+3=196
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135+3=138
Squares: 280
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 154
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**Please take a look at the listings with your names folks. We've made good headway getting states listed with those of you whom are bloggers; less headway with those of you who aren't. Please review the list of non bloggers, and the list of those with RAV, Facebook, Hive etc. pages and see if a state is listed with your name. If it's not, please...pretty please with sugar on it, leave a comment telling us what state your from so I can update lists, map, and database. You do not need to be a blogger to leave a comment. It's fast, and easy and it helps the blog. Type your message, then simply click the drop down box and select name and url. Type your name and leave the url space empty.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from Germany!

If you've been reading post lately, you know our Dear Friend, Katie B sends knitted and crocheted goodies all the way from a military base in Germany. If that doesn't make you believe in the goodness in people......I don't know what will. Thank you, Thank you Katie for remember your roots back here in Ohio and thank you to you and your husband for serving abroad. We are lucky to have people like the two of you serving us.

Katie's on going support of our cause is soooooooooooo awesome. She's crocheted and donated 10 cotton washcloths, 6 scarves, and 11 hats. Katie...you ROCK!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 290+11=301
Scarves: 187+6=193
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 280
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 144+10=154
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**Reminder folks to tuck in your tails, best to do that as you work rather then leaving them til the end. Working them in as you go makes the item more finished and more secure. **


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from The Gem State

Thank you Tamie G, our newest pairs of helping hands from the state of Idaho, The Gem State for this donation of 13 crocheted cotton washcloths and soap. These are items always needed by the various shelters and are very much appreciated. Happy to have you join us here, and hope to see you often.

AND folks with Tamie's donation and help....drum roll please...............
We've added another state to our map. Please scroll to the bottom of the blog. We now 35 states that have donated (only 15 states that haven't), and 6 countries outside the US that have helped us out.

Surely there's someone in: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Conn, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Miss, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas and or Utah that knows how to knit or crochet and would like to give to help someone less fortunate. Wouldn't it be FABULOUS if we had every state representative with a caring giving person? Throwing the challenge out there....which I do from time to time.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 290
Scarves: 187
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 280
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 131+13=144
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**Reminder folks to tuck in your tails, best to do that as you work rather then leaving them til the end. Working them in as you go makes the item more finished and more secure. **

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

The Show Me State Donates Cotton Washcloths

Pretty, colorful and always appreciated knitted washcloths from Susan S from Missouri, The Show Me State. Lovely color selection Susan, many thanks for your support...please keep showing us. I think making the corner to corner style might be favorite pattern.......I don't have to write that one down. lol I love all the designs but really do need the patterns written down so I can count and keep track where I am.

Keep up the good work Susan.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 290
Scarves: 187
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 280
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 131+10=141Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**If you've not read the information in the tabs across the top of the blog recently, please do take to do so. Things have been added.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from a Speedy Hook in Georgia

4 Squares, 5 matching hat and scarves set all crocheted and donated by Diana K from The Peach Tree State (Georgia). Unsure if Diana mailed her 3 boxes all at one time or whether they came at different times through out my time away; so am grouping them here all together. I love the pretty shade of purple! Obviously she used her left over yarn from the hats and scarves to make some granny squares too. Good utilization.
16 crocheted granny squares here....can you see how these plus the ones above are all going to go well together!
AND 6 more matching sets of hats and scarves. Woot Woot! Diana your hook must be on file! Many thanks for your thoughtful donations. Keep up the good work.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 279+5+6=290
Scarves: 176+5+6=187
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260+4+16=280
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 131
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Ohio and Tennessee Team Up and Donate

Above 6 donated knitted and crocheted washcloths (particularly love the basket weave tan and brown one. These 6 cloths are donated by either Judy B from Ohio or Suzann W from Tennessee. Great Donations from either The Buckeye State or The Volunteer State (how perfect that nickname is).
These 6 knitted washcloths are also either donated by Judy B in Ohio or Suzann W in Tennessee. Both my notes say 6 washcloths, both pictures have 6 washcloths so when I went to edit pictures and label pictures in preparation for writing the scheduled post I didn't know who's 6 belong to whom. I also keep the notes you include with your donations (when you do), and or cut the mailing label off the box or pouch and stack them on my desk to use for posting. Each note has notes like: photo, email, blog and what the donation was. When I take the photo I check it off, when I sent thank you email...I check it off, when I write blog post I check it off and pitch the note. Soooooooooooo, you see my puzzle. I use the notes to label the pictures......never had this happen before where the same number of cloths, or hats etc were listed.

So, I thank you both Judy B and Suzann W for your thoughtful donations. I appreciate them both. Sing out if you're reading this and tell me who's 6 cloths were yours. Rest assured both groups of 6 are needed and appreciated.

Edited***Thanks Suzann W from Tenn for helping by identifying your 6 are the bottom six. Appreciate the helping hand!***

2012 Donations:
Hats: 279
Scarves: 176
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 119+6+6=131
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Yippee for Cotton WashCloths from The North Star State

Minnesota has 2 nicknames really. The North Star State and The Land of 1000 Lakes. Both seem most appropriate, though I tend to remember North Star more. Unsure if one nickname is more official or has been around longer. But, these knitted (11) and crocheted (6) cotton wash cloths are donated by our good friend, Liz from Minnesota. Thank you Liz. We really never have enough it seems. This item is always on the request list from both family shelters (The Y and Homeless Families Foundation). Colors are brighter then my pictures shows. Believe this was the last picture I took right before changing batteries.

Thank you for your thoughtful donation Liz and your on going support. We sure appreciate it and you.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 279
Scarves: 176
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 102+17=119
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**Folks please review tabs for specific items for reminders and guidelines regarding colors, sizes, tucking in ends. I've also added some patterns you might find helpful**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations From The SunShine State

The warmth in Florida pretty much negates the need for big warm scarves there, so our long time friend, Sandie continues to support our cause with 2 nice large scarves. Thank you Sandie for your on going support, and...as of the writing of this scheduled post....thank you for including some sunshine. Though it's quite cool today, it is at least sunny. History tell us we here in Ohio have several more weeks before we hit the all clear for frost at night warnings...something to be celebrated for sure.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 279
Scarves: 174+2=176
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 102
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**Folks please review tabs for specific items for reminders and guidelines regarding colors, sizes, tucking in ends. I've also added some patterns you might find helpful**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

I Tip My Hat

I tip my hat, I tip my hat, I tip my hat...........lol. I tip my hat to you Cheryl 33 times. Fabulous colors in these 33 knitted hats. She uses wide ribs so they have lots of cool texture and they're very stretchy which makes them great for heads of many sizes. Cheryl G. I keep forgetting to ask you what type of yarn you use...is it sock yarn? It's so nice and soft.

In addition to the hats Cheryl, a friend from years ago when we went to school together, sent 4 cotton washcloths. Many thanks Cheryl for your on going support. Please, keep up the good work.

In the previous post you see a white plastic bag. This is the donation her darling hubby totted when he ventured here from Florida for The Ohio State Spring Football Game.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 246+33=279
Scarves: 174
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98+4=102
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!