Crocheted Slippers Warm Homeless Feet

 Had a hard time with the light on the day this donation from Cheryl S was photographed.  Some of the lighter colors are washed out a bit, but you can see she's been very busy crocheting slippers...and more slippers...in lots of colors and sizes.........AND

A couple of hats, a neck gator and a mobius/infinity scarf, and a pair of mittens.  Cheryl's afghan is the previous post........if you missed it, please do scroll back and check it out.

Many thanks Cheryl, lots of feet will be warmer because of you.  Thank you for your dedication to the homeless and those in need.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 389
Scarves & Infinity Scarves 165+1=166
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84+1=85
Slippers: 69+22=91
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17+1=18
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Afghans Make Perfect House Warming Gift

What an awesome afghan!  Nicely sized and colors that work for a man, or a women....as well as a family.  This beauty was crocheted by our good friend Cheryl S.  Nicely done Cheryl and please keep up the good work.  Cheryl has been a long time supporter of Bridge Beyond and has helped many Ohio's Homeless with her crocheted donations.  Do pop back in to see the remainder of her donation.

Afghans, for those who might be visiting here for the first time are donated to Homeless Families Foundations and are used as a welcome home gift.  Once a family transitions from shelter to their permanent housing situation congratulations are in order.  What better way to say congrats, and best of luck for the future then to give the time honored housewarming gift of a handmade (knit or crocheted)afghan.

If you quilt or know someone who does........we'd be happy to donated quilts for the same cause.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 389
Scarves 165
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 21+1=22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.

Afghans a Plenty being Donated

 Thank you, thank you Cheryl S.  I like funky and different, so this afghan makes me smile.  If you remember folks, I said stay tuned....there's more when I posted the first part of Cheryl's donation HERE

 I love all the different varigated's put together like this and would never have thought to do so.  You are soooooooooo creative!  The diagonal shells is so pretty.  I love the color combination.  I love how bold this is.  It also has a look of Buckeye Country which will be a big hit.

And who doesn't like jewel tones together!  WOW, Cheryl, I hope you're catching up on your eating and sleeping after crocheting these wonderful afghans!!!

Awesome job, truly.  Please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 224
Scarves 89
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 13+3=16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Afghans for Homeless Families Foundation

Love these colors together.  This afghan made by our good friend Cheryl S is suitable for anyone and everyone.  It's large enough  for a family, it suitable colorwise for Man or Women, or Teen.  Lots of colors, looks fall-ish to me.  Remember folks you can always click on pictures to enlarge them here on the blog to see things better or in more detail.  I always encourage you to do that.

Another wonderful afghan crocheted by Cheryl which will be donated to Homeless Families Foundation.  Shells stitches on the diagonal here, very interesting.

Cheryl's been very busy, so please continue to checkin..............there's more, you don't want to miss seeing the rest.

As always Cheryl, we so appreciate your support and your generous skillful crochet hook!

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 223
Scarves 89
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 195
Afghans: 11+2=13
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.

Hats for Homeless and those in Need

Scrolling back to about this time last year (Sept 16th), we had knitted/crocheted and donated 575 hats.  As of today we have knitted/crocheted 554+3=557 hats.  I'd say we're pretty consistent with hats from 2013 to now just shy by 18 hats.

This link takes you to the HAT tab with necessary information about sizing, colors, fibers.  There's important information about what not to do, as well as what is necessary in order for our hats to meet the needs of those we serve.  PLEASE read, even if you've been donating here on Bridge and Beyond in the past.  There are a couple of tried and true patterns that you can choose from.  Happy to add other patterns if you have one you feel others would benefit from having, please contact me...use either the contact form or leave a comment.  Sadly, I had to remove my email from the blog as I got hacked and needed to clean up the email, change passwords etc.  All these years, never had that happen and so have removed the email from this blog.

We're focusing this month on KIDS, seems appropriate since they're now back in school.  Where or where did the summer go?  We've had plenty of cool nights already and the kids will be in need as they wait for school buses, as their transported from shelters to schools, and as they play on the playgrounds.

Thank you Cheryl S. for this thoughtful donation of hats and mittens.

Please remember folks, open lacy stitches aren't warm, and tend not to hold up well in the cold wet weather here in Ohio.  Stitches should be close together, please avoid using stitches your fingers can easily poke through and or you can see through.  Broom stick lace, mile a minute type patterns etc don't meet the needs of those we serve.

*Folks please remember not to knot and cut with knitted or crocheted items.  Knots are always the weakest link in any garment or project.  Always leave tails when changing colors or adding yarn and work in your tails to avoid un-raveling.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 554+3=557
Scarves: 309
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63+1=64
Cotton Washcloths: 217
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

Reminder to everyone to please avoid using pastels, white, and beige.  Dark colors are best for men, women, and children.  Dark colors work for everyone and help with not showing the dirt as easily

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 and More for Ohio's Homeless

 Our good friend, Cheryl S. sent several boxes.  In order for you to see her goodies I've taken separate pictures and made separate posts...grouping things as it were.  Scarves, hats, and cotton washcloths were in one box.

And in the 2nd box more goodies.  You can see lots of personal items, socks, slippers, and pouches to house personal care items.  Cheryl's made a wonderful blue kitchen set (upper right corner of the picture, please click to enlarge) with hot pads, dishcloth, dishtowel and towel hanger...can't think what those are callled.  Help me someone.  Won't that make a wonderful part of the welcome home packages.

Also, if you click to enlarge the photo you can see the nice pouches which will hold a good number of personal care items such as toothbrush and paste, combs, shampoo, soap etc.  Then please notice the lower left corner.

Here I blew it up for you.  A cute doll set which some little girl will be so thrilled with for Christmas.  The doll has cloths, some of which Cheryl crocheted, a blanket, a backpack, t-shirt....truly adorable.  She is soooooooo creative.  Even the little basket/basinette carrier the doll is in is crocheted.  Cheryl can you share a pattern?  I think others might like to make one...if not for Bridge and Beyond this Christmas for one of their wee family members.

I do wonder everyone's thoughts on doing some more of this type of thing, and the Christmas set from a few days ago HERE, for next season?  These aren't items to keep people home, they aren't necessary in that they aren't essentials; so please speak freely your opinion.  Does having a project like this for next year work with out mission?

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675+1=676
Scarves: 420+1=421
Socks: 261+9=270
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189+5=194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 675
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.

A Crocheted Christmas Donation

Cheryl S has done it again!  Cheryl you are soooooooooo creative.  This is an awesome gift for one of our families.  A crocheted tree skirt........GORGEOUS, a set of Christmas towels and placemats and Christmas lights!  I truly would not have thought of this but am so glad you did.  Think how special this will be as a Welcome Home Gift for one of the families as they move into permanent housing  from the shelter housing around the holidays.  Every year as they pull out this special Christmas Tree Skirt they'll be reminded of how much someone cared, and wish them well for a bright future.

I'm making notes of some things we might want to do organizationally for next years special holidays.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND KEEP THAT CREATIVITY FLOWING !

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675
Scarves: 420
Socks: 251
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657
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.

Crocheted Afghans Make Family's Feel Special

 Thank you Cheryl S for this awesome donation of afghans for our Welcome Home Project.  If you're hear on the blog for the time, you may not know we supply afghans to family's through The Homeless Families Foundation as they transition from shelter living into their permanent housing situation.  It's a way to say, Welcome Home!  We wish you the very best going forward, to congratulate them for this important move.  Cheryl's work is fabulous and her heart is boundless.  Isn't this colorful afghan gorgeous!  Bright and cherry, sized nicely for a little girl to totally curl up  in, a teen cuddle in while doing homework or watching tv, and or a family to share.

 I love the colors and the texture in this design and how masculine it looks.  This looks to be crocheted with front post triple crochets?  This is perfect for a family afghan, or for a male teen or adult.  Beautifully made Cheryl.

 Adorable!  How pretty and pink this one is.  Some girl, teen or younger will be thrilled with this.

 Don't stop scrolling folks, there's more.  Cheryl...did you get any sleep lately?  You must have the faster crochet hook ever....is it battery operated?  This gray striped ghan is a bit larger and will be an awesome family afghan, such nice colors.

AND........drum roll please.  Another one.  Made on diagonal.  Love the edging Cheryl, what stitch did you use?  These 5 crocheted afghans are a fabulous donation and will make 5 people/families feel very very special.

Thank you Cheryl for your dedication, please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 664
Scarves: 417
Socks: 251
Afghans: 44+5=49
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657
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.

Thoughtful and Necessary Items Donated for Families in Need

 Here's a cleaver way to package personal care items.  Thank you Cheryl S for this thoughtful and bountiful donation.  Personal care items are always needed by all 3 family shelters, as well as our folks on street.  I always safe all the sample sized stuff that comes in the mail, as well as the goodies from hotels when traveling.  A great way to make donations without spending money.  Cheryl has crocheted a cute little blue bag to hold it all.  This is also a nice gift idea folks if you need a little something for co-worker or friend.  Put a nice homemade bar of soap, bath scratcher or better yet one of your homemade knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths with it. 

 A beautiful, colorful and very cheery stripped afghan, made in what I would granny type stitches.  Won't this make some family happy!

 Stick with me folks, the box Cheryl sent was HUGE!  I took out a layer and photographed and just kept at it.  I love this pretty ripple afghan that started out with granny squares.  Very very nice.  I can see a Mom with girls loving this.

 Homeless Families Foundations is going to be jumping for a joy when I make the next delivery which will includes these ghans from Cheryl.  Another variation on granny's as the center and building from that.  This pretty purple and pink afghan is made like a never ending square...once the 3 where joined to form the middle.

 Cheryl included some personal care items, a hat, a space blanket and poncho.  And, the cute matching green set of hot pads, dish towel, spatula, dishcloth, measuring cups etc all packaged nicely for Welcome Home.  This will make an awesome addition to those special packs Homeless Families Foundation puts together when folks transition from shelter living to their permanent housing situation.

 Missed getting this in the above picture, more kitchen goodies folks!

 Creative, creative, and always looking ahead....that's our friend Cheryl.  She visits garage sales and came up with this cute doll.  She's made the doll clothes, a blanket, a towel set.  Please click to see all the cute items and their detail here.  This will be put aside for the special Christmas project through Homeless Families Foundation. 

 Another adorable crocheted afghan from Cheryl.  This one is tied to look a quilt.  Nice squares, joined in a pretty blue with the added touch of white ties.  AND...a blue and white ticking (think that's the right word) stripped pillow case.  This will make a nice bed package.  The colors will work for either a young boy or girl in my opinion.  Even a teen girl would enjoy this.

 Slippers in lots of sizing and colors.  Not sure what's going on in the picture...the colors are really funky and not true folks.  No idea why.  In addition to the slippers Cheryl has made a cute outfit for a young girl with a skirt and vest/top.

Another awesome colorful afghan.  Look how she picked up on the colors in the 2 pillow cases with her stripping on the granny stitch afghan.  Nicely done Cheryl.  What a nice idea putting pillow cases to make a bed ensemble!

I do hope you found time to eat and sleep while compiling this box of goodies.  Whew....it took me quite a bit of time opening, counting, photographing....can't imagine how much thoughtful time you spent crocheting.  Bless You!

2013 Donations:

Hats:  374
Scarves: 289
Socks: 200
Afghans: 25+5=30
Slippers: 132+9=141
Rain Ponchos: 202+1=203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 419
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 10+2=12
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators 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.

The Never Ending Box of Donations

Pour a cup of coffee, I've got lots to share with you today.  WOW...thank you Cheryl S from Michigan.  She sent a huge box of wonderful goodies folks.  In fact, let me share her method; as it might help some of you save on postage.  She grabs a box and as she makes things put the item in.  When the box is full, she mails it.   You might check with your local post office to see how this method would work for you.  Sometimes larger boxes aren't much more (weight can be an issue), sometimes sending smaller boxes is more expensive.

I love this granny stitch ripple green afghan.  Great colors.  Thank you Cheryl.  Such nice work.

And one can never go wrong with the never ending granny square.  Nice blends of dark brown and beige's.  With lots of neat cotton washcloths.  Most are crocheted, but if you click the picture to enlarge you'll see a couple of knitted ones at the top right.  I love that stitch..what is it Cheryl?

Everyone loves blue, blue works for men and women so well.  I'll give ya a minute if you need to go get another cup of coffee before we continue....really cause there's more folks!

Don't you love this color combination?

Some great hats, and a very cleaver idea for kitchen sets for those welcome home packages our beautiful afghans are a part of.  Dishcloths with matching hot pads.  Look at the adorable green set...she's made a hanger thingy (probably has a better name then that) added a dish towel that coordinates with the the hot pads, kitchen mitt, and dishclothe she made.  Very nice!!  Can you share the pattern you used for the hot pads?

AND yes there's still more.  Hats, scarf, and look at the mittens!  One pair has the flip down thing that goes over the finger part!  Awesome idea Cheryl.  Wonderful color and size variations with regard to the hats too.

 Seriously, I had to take lots of pictures because I couldn't lay it all out at one time.  More cotton washcloths, hats, scarves, socks, some personal care items, slippers, and squares.

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And, to round out the donation....round scarves, lol.  Some call these circle or round scarves, some infinity scarves, and some mobius.
 
2013 Donation Totals:

Hats:  283+36=319
Scarves: 239+8=247
Socks: 146+6=152
Afghans: 11+4=15
Slippers: 110+2=112
Rain Ponchos:202
Mittens: 20+2=22
Cotton Wash Clothes: 191+21=212
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

***and this blog post is #996 just 4 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***


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 to Help Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes!

Due to the number of pictures in this post, they are smaller....so PLEASE click to enlarge them and see the details. Cheryl S. (whom I've dubbed the slipper queen), has done it again. You might be wondering why I've dubbed her the slipper queen. Well, she's donated lots of slippers previously as well as here; but....she's the one that came up with the fabulous idea to line them, to make them double. She's done a variety here with 10 pairs of slippers, 7 pairs of mittens, a pair of gloves and 2 cute little bags. You might remember how creative she got when making a zipper bag who's liner is a zip lock bag from one of previously donations. Additional this box contained donations of personal care items, and hand warmers. What a haul. When I say she lined, or double slippers....take a look. She's made them double by making 2 pairs and stitching them together. They are truly warm, soft, and very durable. These will be so well received by the warm feet wearing them. She's done a bit of the same with some of her mittens. I liked her idea so much for slippers I added it to the slipper tab some time back.

But, wait....the above picture was only box #1 from our good friend Cheryl S. Here then is box #2. This donation consists of 5 hats, 1 neck warmer, 12 crocheted cotton washcloths (always a good item), 21 granny squares, 19 sample squares, some yarn, 1 sweater, 1 vest with hood (sooooooo adorbable), 4 7 sets of matching hats and scarves, and 4 additional scarves! Holly cow, I'm wondering if the girl's even been sleeping. She included a note that the adorable Toddler Hoodie is a pattern called Turning Stone on Caron.Com and the sweater is from Crochet World, the pattern is called "Girls Lacy Sweater", that she successfully turned into a boy's sweater. Great to have the info on the patterns. We're always interested. Also wanted to add a special thanks for mating up your mittens and your slippers with a nice tag indicating the size. Very helpful, not only to me; but to those who distribute at the various shelters.

Ok........hold onto your hat, and someone please....a little drum roll here. I had quite a pile of boxes to open on this particularly day. Had tallied Cheryl's above donation and moved on to several other boxes.............when wham. Another box from Cheryl that contained this black, light and dark gray plaid style afghan....AND
This fun bright, cherry crocheted stripped afghan.......AND

This pretty sorts vintage looking afghan.............AND

This off white afghan with brown and rust/orange trim. There's lots of texture here folks, be sure to click to enlarge............AND, seriously, I'm not teasing you, keep reading, keep scrolling.......
and more drum roll, please.............................

This lovely blue, tan, white and variegated afghan. These 5 awesome afghans were in box #3! All 5 afghans are crocheted. Cheryl......WOW x 3. Many many thanks for your super busy hands. By now, I would think your crochet hook must be smokin!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 179+12=191
Scarves: 83+11=94
Slippers: 29+10=39
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 10+5=15
Mittens: 106+8=114
Squares: 128+40=168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15+12=27
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!

Crocheting and Donating, almost everything but the Kitchen Sink!

Cheryl S from Michigan has been super busy! Look at this fabulous donation and look how many people she's keeping warm with her wonderful crocheted donations!! You might remember her previous donation where I discussed her double slippers. What a fabulous idea. She makes 2 slippers and stitches them together. This does several things, it makes them truly warm, makes them more sturdy and it makes them reversible!!! What a plus. I liked her idea so much I've listed it several times as a tip. Thank you Cheryl for your idea and your donation of 11 pairs of slippers.

Cheryl is very creative, see the green bag in right corner of the last picture? Somehow (we need you to tell us how), she crocheted a zip lock bag. Clicking all pictures folks makes them larger. It's a handy bag one might use for personal care items. Looks actractive, but has a zip lock bag inside so would work well for like a toothbrush/toothpaste etc.

She's included a pretty doily (nice for a table top), 5 cotton washcloths, 1 cowl, 7 hats in her donation.

Check out the doll and her wardrobe! She's tucked all cute into her own snuggle sack and has several changes of clothes. Remembering these posts are placed in que, so this has already been donated by the time you read this post. The folks at The Homeless Families Foundation were thrilled to get this and it will be a Christmas Present to one of little girls.

Project, "Welcome Home" sure got a helping hand with these 4 fabulous afghans. They too have already been delivered. Wonderful timing Cheryl. They had a good number of families moving out of the temporary housing into their permanent housing right before Christmas. I was thrilled we had so many ghans done to delivery to them for these house warming gifts. How special too that they were able to get in settled for Christmas. We wish these families well with our thoughtful handmade afghans.

I think my favorite is the pretty green and white plaid looking ghan, though they're all great.

AND...check out her cute red sweater for a little boy. Hoping she can remember what pattern she used for it, as it looks like a good one. AND...mittens, which always make me clap. We're fast approaching our Mitten focus folks....January will be mitten focus.

You've got just a few more days to mail your squares then onto mittens we go.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 467
Hats 941+7=948
Mittens 253+5=258
Socks 333
Squares 849
Rain Ponchos 216
Cotton Washcloths 340+5=345
Sweaters/Poncho's 10+1=11
Slippers 115+11=126
Afghans 51+4=55 (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, shawl, hot packs, or yarn etc.

**Please notice new tabs with information regarding our working calendar for the up coming year of 2012, scarves and more*

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!

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

5 Cotton washcloths (crocheted), 22 pairs of slippers (crocheted), all different sizes and several sexy styles! Cheryl S doubled her slippers. She made what would be 2 pairs, put them together (one inside the other), did several rows of crochet around the ankle part which made them nice and thick and warm. Others she lined with felt by sewing in a lining...very cool ideas here Cheryl. Love how they turned out. Please to enlarge so you can see the various styles, the cut little brown teddy bear ones, and see how she made the double slippers a different color inside so they can be reversible.
This is a nice thick ghan that some child/teen will love. It's suitable for a girl or a boy and has been donated to The Homeless Families Foundation for our Welcome Home Program. This is also crocheted.
Who doesn't love the traditional Log Cabin Quilt Design! Awesome. This ghan was also donated for our Welcome Home program and will be wonderful for any family as a true Welcome Home Gift.

In addition to this lovely items, Cheryl also donated 2 pair of mittens, 14 hats, 4 ponchos, and personal care items. On the day these photographs were taken, something went berserk with my camera and or when they were loaded to the computer, as the picture for those items is gone. This happened also to 2nd picture taken of Carol S's donation. I really am bugged and have no clue what went wrong. I've only had that happen a couple of times over the last couple of years. Weird and irritating. I also note the items and the amount donated so use that when calculating our numbers. Additionally, she included 4 bandana's and 1 black long john shirt.

Many thanks Cheryl for your thoughtful donation, keep up the good working. Work is continuing on Snow Cone, the ghan being made from some of the squares Cheryl donated. Scroll back a few days to see it.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 343
Hats 717+14=731
Mitts 140+2=142
Socks 124
Squares 515
Rain Ponchos 80+4=84
Cotton Washcloths 318+6=324
Sweaters/Poncho's 7
Slippers 86
Afghans 34+2=36 (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.

TIP: Think warm, sturdy and durable for your donations please. Please avoid special care fibers.

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!