The Motherload of Afghans, a Happy Donation

Todays, Happy Post. Some of you may know about the month long challenge to post what makes us happy for the month of August.  Today, I'm posting from the corner of Happy Road!  I recently met Cindy and her daughter Rebecca half way between Cincinnati and Columbus.  Rebeccah had too many afghans to mail and so we agreed to meet half way.  I'm supper happy to get to meet donators face to face.  That to me is real bonus.  So, that's my first happy.  Here they are after we loaded the car with the goods.

You're going to have a hard time picking which one of the afghans you like best!  I know I did, but, maybe the first one because I like the way the blues and greens play off each other?

Cindy made us a ripple, and EVERYONE loves a good ripple ghan.  Such happy colors.

Maybe you like the bold contrast between the colors and black and white that are so striking in this one?

Or the richness of these jewel tones?

And for the softer, sweet side, doesn't this look cuddly and inviting!

The warmth of green with this bold broad stripes could be just the ticket....

Or wait, maybe this change yarn colors when you run out of yarn....LOVE this one.  Wonderful way to use up the ends of skeins.  And I might add, what an awesome job Rebecca did with working in her ends!

Or maybe this one, that reminds me of a box of crayons, all bright a cheery.

Hold on now.....Turquoise, truly one of my favorite colors in an awesome Log Cabin Style Ghan...

A design in contrasts might be your choice. 

A couple of knitted hats from the loom and a scarf.....don't leave yet

I have yet another one to show you!  Can you believe it!  This girl doesn't eat, she doesn't sleep, she's got a crochet hook in hand at all times.  NOT....she's a student, and she has a job.  Well done Rebecca, we're thrilled to have you with us, amazed by your productivity, and are blessed to have your on going support.

What a dynamic duo we have here, Mother and Daughter!

Thank you Cindy and Rebecca, it was a pleasure meeting you both.  So folks that's my happy post for today, I'm happy that I got to meet this Mother and Daughter Team, I'm happy that these helping hands are here to help us help others.  Talk about HAPPY!!

Click the happy badge and join us in the month long challenge.  Each and everyday gives us something to be happy and grateful for.  Tell us what makes you happy.  Join us here at Bridge and Beyond, help us help others and you too will be Happy!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 444+2=446
Scarves: 361+1=362
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32+11=43
Slippers: 170
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 79
Cotton Wash Clothes: 518
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.

Frosty Morning Relief from Friends

Day 8 of Jack Otis Memorial Month

As of the writing of this scheduled post, it's 28 degrees, which is 4 degrees below freezing folks! This is the 2nd or 3rd morning I've noted the night temps have dipped below that cold freezing mark. It's close to 9 AM and it's not yet warmed up. White cold frost is still covering everything I can see from my windows. I'm sipping hot coffee and have a fleece on here in the house, as I wait for the house to warm up with the aid of the furnace. It's cold! I'm cold and I have the bounty of a roof over my head. Not so with the homeless who live outdoors.

Thank goodness for friends like you big hearted knitted, crocheters, and loomers. You all make such a difference. Above donation comes from our friend and fellow Ohioan, Cindy B. Lots of person care items (soap, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toothbrush holders); which are always in need. Our Bridge folks and the shelters will be thrilled to get these items. Additionally, Cindy has donated 10 pairs of gloves and 50 hats. The colors of the hats didn't show up well in the picture. I stacked them by color. There's a group of black, navy, dark charcoal gray, light gray, and dark olive green.

Thank you Cindy for your thoughtful donation. The young boys/teens at the family shelters will be happy to receive them.

**Remember to leave tails when changing yarn and work your ends in, do not tie a knot and cut**


2011 Donations:

Scarves 371
Hats 759+50=809
Mittens 145+10=155
Socks 153
Squares 516
Rain Ponchos 84
Cotton Washcloths 324
Sweaters/Poncho's 8
Slippers 91
Afghans 42 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)
Misc Items I've not counted misc items like all the personal care items, the neck warmers, head bands or yarn etc.

**Double yarn for slippers makes for a nice warm, and sturdy slipper. Or make 2 and stitch them together. You can make each a different color, which would make the slippers reversible**


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!

Mother and Daughter Team up to Help Homeless

The pretty bright cheery striped crocheted afghan was made by Rebeccah. You might remember her fabulous donation not too long ago. Click here to see it. Look at all colors. Thank you Rebeccah for your on going support.
Rebeccah's mother, Cindy put this darling patch blanket together. Click to enlarge the picture. I'm not sure if she re-purposed sweaters to make this, but it looks like a good possibility. I love the color combination here and know whomever receives this is going to be warm and happy.
This ghan of many colors makes me think of a quilt, log cabin I think it what this style square when quilted is called. Another beautiful bright cheery crocheted afghan to warm those in need at Faith Mission. Cindy and her daughter Rebeccah are from Ohio. What a marvelous mother daughter team.
And two fabulous scarves also made by this dynamic duo. Thank you ladies!


2011
Scarves 75+2=77
Hats 161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 6+3=9
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

You're never too young to Help Others

Thank you Rebeccah! Rebeccah's mother Cindy contacted me and asked if we could put afghans her daughter made to good use. I infactly said,"YES!" Rebeccah is 15 years old, a fellow Ohioan and look at the talent she has! In addition to talent with her crochet hook at such a young age; can you see what a big heart she has? I bet you can. It leaps right off the computer screen. These lovely, warm, bright, cheery afghans will be loved by those who receive them. Several are nicely sized for children and others will be great for Moms. These 5 crocheted afghans will go to our folks at Faith Mission.

Keep up the good work Rebeccah, and again many thanks for your thoughtful donation. We're thrilled to have your helping hands.

I'm not sure I could pick a favorite, they are all so nice; but the the 3rd picture reminds me of an Indian blanket. Pretty awesome.

2011
Scarves 27
Hats 40
Mittens 1
Socks 5
Slippers 3
Ghans 1+5=6
Squares 54

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

**The upcoming month of February our focus will be slippers. Knitted and crocheted slippers, slippers for men, women, and children. We will continue to collect all the items (give a square will be dormat for awhile), but if you wonder what to make...need an idea of what to make...make slippers** I'll be adding additional information, patterns, and ultimately a calendar in the tabs across the top of the page. Stay tuned.

Lots of Scarves, SCARF-TASTIC

Cindy and team are like a well oiled machine. Seriously, she her co-workers Taby, Ayleen, Pat, and her mother Peggy crank out scarf after scarf.....these are SCARF-TASTIC!

All are crocheted, some are double strands of yarn. There are 2 matching sets above in addition to the 10 scarves, and purple hat in the forefront. I mentioned before when I showed you there first or 2nd box of donations that I couldn't pick a favorite. Goodness, who could with all these luscious colors!

Keep up the good work ladies. Many many thanks for your thoughtful donations.

2010
Scarves 244+12=256
Hats 399+2=401
Mittens 40
Socks 77

**Don't forgot, we've got Mitten Month going on**
Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

If Patty L from Ohio is reading this blog, would you please contact me. THANKS!

As Promised, a box of fabulous scarves!!

Scarves, SCARVES, and wow. 23 fantastic, fun, and cheery scarves! Look at these colors. I would not be able to pick a favorite. I tried trust me. lol Wonderful, warm, soft scarves to ward off the cold for our homeless here in Ohio. Scarves in many sizes and colors to fit Men, Women, and children. Left top corner...the red and black scarf is a nice fleece. These ladies are awesome. THANK YOU Cindy, Peggy, Ayleen, Pat, and Tabi. All these scarves are crocheted, many with double strands of yarn. Some made vertically, some horizontally, some with fringe, some not. Such wonderful variety!
AND....remember I said in the last post I made up personal care packs that had soap, razors, socks, and or gloves? 13 pairs of gloves! I do hope if you missed the previous post you'll scroll back. Cause this is the 2nd box these ladies sent. AND....drum roll please, there's more! I'm gonna keep you all in suspense though, keep checking back. We've got wonderful donations from long time supporters James and Sandie.

I know many of you come and visit the blog, I'd like to encourage you all to start leaving comments. People like to see someone else admiring their work for one, and for 2....it all helps us in how we show up in the search engines more often. We want to show up often in the search engines, it helps people find us, people finding us gives us a better chance of getting more helping hands, which translates into us being able to help more people. Soooooooo, please come and visit often, leave a comment so we know you were here. And remember folks even if you're not a blogger, you can leave comments and we encourage you to do so. Simply click on name and url and leave the url box empty. Please don't select anonymous, often those are sent to spam.

Many thanks for everyone's hard work, it is truly appreciated and very much needed.

2010
Scarves 219+23=242
Hats 396
Mittens 40
Socks 73

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

SCARVES & Razors oh MY!

Razors, soap, razors, deodorant, razors. And did I mention RaZors! These are fabulous. Thank you Cindy, thank you Peggy, Thank you Ayleen, Thank you Tabi, and Thank you Pat. These ladies are co-workers on a quest to make life better for others. I bagged soap, razors, socks, and or gloves in order to make up some personal care packages. By the time you read this (most of the posts are typed real time but in que with all the wonderful donations,), those personal care packages will have already been delivered. I'll be collecting up more items to go with the remainder of razors to make up more. Stay tuned.
And look at these fabulous fabulous scarves! Don't miss that cute pink hat there in middle. Look at these scarves, so many wonderful colors. 21 wonderful, warm and soft scarves. Colors and sizes are nicely mixed. Some will work for boys, others girls, some larger and more appropriate for our adults; both men and women. This was their first box folks. I have more, but I'll post a box at a time. So, keep checking back! I don't want you to miss the rest.

Pat, Tabi, and Ayleen don't have blogs; but I've added their names to our list of wonderful helpers without blogs, and Cindy and Peggy's links are in the blog log. Please welcome these wonderful ladies with big hearts to our cause.

Many thanks for your thoughtful donation.

2010
Scarves 198+21=219
Hats 395+1=396
Mittens 40
Socks 73

**Did you notice, We're having a Mitten Challenge, a Mitten Throw Down**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!