Colorful Donation from The Peach Tree State

Help me count folks!  Look at all the colors.  Talk about variety in colors....  Diana K from Georgia has been busy, crocheting hats, scarves, and cotton washcloths.   She also sent along some yarn, but it doesn't show up in the picture.

Always nice to see you here on Bridge and Beyond, Diana.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 626+6=632
Scarves: 397+5=402
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546+92=638
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Ohio's Homeless Keep Help from Neighboring West Virginia

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for knitting and crocheting to help Ohio's Homeless.  Look at those cute red and white hats folks.  Kathy's been busy knitting and crocheting slippers, scarves, mittens, and hats.  She's also included some personal care items.

Thank you Kathy, keep up the good work!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 622+4=626
Scarves: 394+3=397
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 184+5=189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97+1=98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donating Shawls and Scarves

Thank you Jeanette C from Pennsylvania, our for this thoughtful donation of crocheted shawls and scarves.  The shawls will so well received by the ladies trying to stay warm in the shelters.

Jeanette is our newest pair of helping hands, thrilled to have you join us Jeanette and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 622
Scarves: 391+3=394
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 184
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14+2=16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Two Boxes of Donations for Ohio's Homeless

 Box one from our newest pair of helping hands, Nancy M. from Ohio.  Welcome Nancy, thrilled you found us.  Nancy has knitted and crocheted some wonderful items folks.  Lots of hats and scarves and slippers.  Lots of different sizes to meet the needs of a variety of folks.  I love the slippers so nice and warm, paired and tagged with size!

Nice big scarves to really keep someone warm.  Welcome to the group Nancy, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.  And since you're a fellow Ohioan....GO BUCKEYES!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 610+12=622
Scarves: 380+11=391
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 175+9=184
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Keeping a Scarf in Place Helps you Stay WARM

Folks as the weather turns in many parts of our country thought sharing this would be a good idea.  You've seen folks constantly adjusting their scarves, flipping it back around their neck because it won't stay put.  I do something similar to do, but haven't seen a good photo or description to share.  If the scarf stays put, one is warmer....it's not just because it looks cool.  You do need a scarf of a good length to be able to do this...but thought you might like to give it a try.  Sandie P our good friend from Louisiana posted this awhile back on Facebook and I thought it worth sharing.

Speaking of scarves and a good length...........have you checked out the scarf tab?  PLEASE folks make sure your scarf meet the requirements for size, both in width and length.  Remember we do not make or donate scarves for toddlers.  Teens and adults need larger scarves then school age children.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations for Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you AnneMarie in New York for your on going support of our need here in Ohio.  You've been such a good supporter, we greatly appreciate you.  Take a look folk, knitted and crocheted donations to aid in many ways, hats, scarves...nicely tagged with size.  AWESOME.  She's also included personal care items which we always need, and cotton washcloths.

AND she's crocheted this pretty turquoise afghan.  Won't someone be thrilled with this!

As always, please please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 598+12=610
Scarves: 377+3=380
Socks: 227+8=235
Afghans: 43+1=44
Slippers: 175
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 536+10=546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Sunshine and Knitting Donated from Florida to Ohio

Thank you Sandra R from Florida for this awesome donation of knitted goodies.  AND for including the extra sunshine both are appreciated.  Folks we've had some dreary days so getting good pictures is becoming difficult.  Please click to enlarge so you can see all the wonderful things Sandra knitted and donated for our Ohio Homeless and others in need.  Mittens of varying sizes and colors always makes me clap...special thanks!  Lots of hats to fit lots of different sized heads.  Great color selection too.

Thank you Sandra for tagging all your goodies with size, well done indeed.

She's also included cowls plus a picture of how they can be worn.  Awesome idea.  Do check this out folks.  Cowls, gators, neck warmers...I never quite know what to call them, or if they are the same or different?  But, wanted you to see what she enclosed so took an additional picture.

Sandra knitted six of these.  I tried one one to get the idea...awesome.  I think I'm going to make a few copies to send along and to explain to the folks at the shelters so they know to tell folks they can wear them that way.  I'm not sure if they would know?  Have you all seen this idea?

2013 Donations:

Hats: 576+22=598
Scarves: 377
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 175
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91+6=97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 536
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheted Donatons and Personal Care Items, Thank You

The coloring is off again today on this photo, but...I now know why.  This is my new camera and right after shooting this photo the message came on the battery was exhausted.  I get exhausted sometimes too, lol.  Anyway, it apparently was fading when the photo from yesterday was taken and I didn't realize the situation.  It's now being charged.  It's the first time since I got the new camera I've had to charge it so I didn't realize.  Love the camera.

Click to see the detail in the scarf our good friend, RoseMarie crocheted.  I love the texture!  Very pretty.  Someone's really going to love this hat and scarf set.  RoseMarie has also donated personal care items, and 3 crocheted cotton washcloths.

Many thanks RoseMarie for your on going support!  Keep up the good work.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 575+1=576
Scarves: 377
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 175
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 533+3=536
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheted Donations from Pennsylvania Help Ohio's Homeless.

Thank you Margaret E from Pennsylvania for this thoughtful donation.  Nice soft scarves and a couple of matching hats.  Nice for both the men and women in need.  Margaret is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thank you Margaret for joining us, it's greatly appreciated.

No sure why this photo is so dark, the room wasn't plus I lightened it a bit using the photo software here on the computer.  There are several shades of gray's above with the blue and gold.  The picture doesn't really show the colors well.

Welcome to the group, keep up the good work, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond, Margaret E.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 573+2=575
Scarves: 372+5=377
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 175
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 533
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donation Delivered to my Door to Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Blanca T for this thoughtful donation and a special thanks for taking the time to drop it off.  Sorry we weren't able to connect with our work schedules, perhaps next time.  I do so love to meet people face to face.  This is donations of crocheted goodies, personal care items, and tote bags.  There are zipper canvas bags, and draw strings which will be perfect for folks to keep their personal care items in.  AND look at the cute hats!  Was a dark dreary day when I took the photo folks so even though I lighten the picture using my software things don't show up as well as I would like.  Please click to enlarge the picture so you see what I'm talking about.

Slippers, hats, neck gators/cowls.  Thank you too Blanca for labeling the items with size....EVERYONE loves that.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 564+9=573
Scarves: 372
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172+3=175
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 530+2=533
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheting and Donatings Aids Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Gail B for this wonderful and very thoughtful donation.  Gail has been a long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond with her skilled crocheted hook.  Look at this donation, folks.  Hats, scarves, cotton washcloths, and some personal care items.  AND, special thanks for tagging each hat so nicely with the size.  That is very helpful and greatly appreciated.

Keep up the good work Gail!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 548+16=564
Scarves: 368+4=372
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524+6=530
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

**PLEASE remember folks to read the tabs with important details regarding the specific items you're making.  There's information about size, about colors, about tagging, and even some patterns.  It's important that the items you make to donate meet the need and follow the guidelines.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crochet Hats for Homeless Men

Awesome hats donate of nice large, warm, soft crocheted hats from our good friend Marjorie M.  I love the colors...manly colors, and I love the size.  This style is awesome in that it pulls down nicely over the ears or can be rolled for a brim.  Exactly what's needed for our men out in the elements.

YIPPEE Skippy for each and every hat being labeled.  Well done Marjorie, keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 532+16=548
Scarves: 368
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

**PLEASE remember folks to read the tabs with important details regarding the specific items you're making.  There's information about size, about colors, about tagging, and even some patterns.  It's important that the items you make to donate meet the need and follow the guidelines.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Lots of Knitted Hats to Warm Ohio's Homeless

Woot Woot, New helping hands right here in Columbus.  Thank you Mary S. for joining our group and for your thoughtful donation.  Knitted hats and scarves in various sizes and colors to keep Central Ohio's Homeless Warm.  We're thrilled to have you join you us and look forward to seeing you often on Bridge and Beyond.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 494+38=532
Scarves: 365+3=368
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

**PLEASE remember folks to read the tabs with important details regarding the specific items you're making.  There's information about size, about colors, about tagging, and even some patterns.  It's important that the items you make to donate meet the need and follow the guidelines.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Loomed Hats Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Ella G for this thoughtful donation of knitted hats.  Ella is our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome to the group Ella, we hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Ella knows about cold winters, she's from Michigan though attends school in San Diego.  Wow, talk about opposite weather conditions.

Folks tags are really nice.  When I receive donations without size, I have to guess what size you made, and after I guess and put it in the adult or teen or child bag for delivery....the volunteers at the other end have to guess again when they shelf items.  When you cast on, you know what size you're making, or intending to make so please end the guessing and tag your hats, mittens, and slippers.  Tags can be store bought...you can buy a whole bundle of those little white tags with string attached, the can be scraps of paper tied with yarn or pinned with safety pins.  The tags above are some sticky labels.  It's the first time I've seen these so someone who's used them a lot will have to fill us in about where to get them and or how well they work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 488+6=494
Scarves: 365
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

**PLEASE remember folks to read the tabs with important details regarding the specific items you're making.  There's information about size, about colors, about tagging, and even some patterns.  It's important that the items you make to donate meet the need and follow the guidelines.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donating Hats and Scarves Keep Ohio's Homeless Warm

Victoria P from Arizona....YOU get the aware for awesome tags.  I think if you all click to enlarge the picture, you'll see why I say that.  She's tagged the items with size (nudging you ALL to please please do that), and she indicates it's washable yarn.  Scarves don't need to be tagged with size and when donated it would be paired with the hat which is nicely sized...but truly a super job here.  Love the pattern/texture in the rose colored hat....very nice.

Folks tags really are nice.  When I receive donations without size, I have to guess what size you made, and after I guess and put it in the adult or teen or child bag for delivery....the volunteers at the other end have to guess again when they shelf items.  When you cast on, you know what size you're making, or intending to make so please end the guessing and tag your hats, mittens, and slippers.  Tags can be store bought...you can buy a whole bundle of those little white tags with string attached, the can be scraps of paper tied with yarn or pinned with safety pins.  The tags above are typed and hole punched and tied with yarn.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 486+2=488
Scarves: 364+1=365
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations for the Homeless to Welcome in September

Thank you Marie P from Tennessee from your donation of knitted hats and socks!  Very nice indeed.  Love the colors in the green hat towards the bottom of the picture.  Socks are always needed by all the shelters, as well as our men out on the street.  Please keep up the good work.  Always a pleasure to see you here on Bridge and Beyond.

Goodness, I can't believe today is September.  I for 1 am not at all happy about the quick passing of time, the beginning of fall.  Nope, not at all.  I know with fall here what lies ahead is a nasty winter.  I dislike winter more and more with each year I age, and I am ever grateful to have a roof over my head.

You all may have noticed it's been awhile since we've had a post every day, that's because donations are down.  Typically they do fall off during the summer months and I try to keep things active with other information here; but even with that this summer we had fairly large gaps of no new posts.  Hoping with Labor Day Weekend here, which signals for most of us back to school, end of summer, fall and football; that people will welcome yarn back into their daily activities.

I'd like to push once again for people to visit, to read, and to COMMENT.  Those are all things you can do even when time is short to knit or crochet.  It does indeed help the blog and it's placement.  If you don't comment, we don't know that you've visited, or read new information.  You do not need to be a blogger to comment.  You do not need to be computer savvy to leave a comment.  It's fast and it's easy.  PLEASE, take time to read the tabs of the items you're making so the items you make and donate comply with the guidelines.

Happy Labor Day one and all, if you're traveling be safe

2013 Donations:

Hats: 483+3=486
Scarves: 364
Socks: 224+3=227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.