Did you know there are 3 lists of people who donate on this blog?  

1. A list of people who donate who have a blog (right sidebar)
2. A list of people who donate who have either a Ravelry or Facebook Profile page (also right side bar
3. A list of those who donate not listed on either of the other two lists. (located in the tabs area at the top of the blog.

In most cases besides the person name (first name last initial) is the state they're from.  In the first two lists the names are links to those people's blogs, Facebook, and or Ravelry profile page.  Please take a look, find your name.  Do I have the state you're from listed?  If not, please leave a comment and let me know where so that it can be updated.  It's not only nice to know who's from where, it also helps me differentiate 5 people with the same name.  AND, it's how I update the map at the bottom of the blog.  Have you taken a look recently?

Are you on the right list?  Maybe you're up in the tab area, without a link and since then have joined Facebook, or Ravelry or started blogging?  If so, please let me know so I can add your link.

**See the importance of being on the right lists, LOL

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Bridge and Beyond on Facebook

Are you on Facebook?  If so, have you joined our Bridge and Beyond Facebook Group there?
If not, please do.  Posts from here are linked there to aid you staying current with what's going on with Bridge and Beyond.  Thank you's and notices of donations received are also posted there.  When I can post there to let you know your donations arrived, I can do several at one time vs sending separate emails so it saves me time...let's you know sooner generally.  This blog will always be the primary source of information, items with their own tabs etc vs wading through posts there to find something; but..........it gives us another presence and helps build more awareness.

Visiting the blog, posting comments, visiting and posting and liking on facebook are all helpful and things you can do in between stitches...hint hint.  Some folks are on facebook who don't blog which also makes it helpful.

Are you a follower here on the blog?  If not, please become one; that's also helpful.

Please check the tabs for items you wish to make to be certain the item you make is an appropriate size, and color.  Remember pastels aren't a good idea, stay clear of white and ivory's tan's etc.  Is your fiber appropriate?  Anything requiring special attention ie. wool or specialty yarns that need special laundry instructions is a NO NO.  Is your item warm, solid without open airy stitches?  Remember, we're trying to keep people warm.  When in doubt, please ask.  Post a comment here on the blog, leave a note in the contact form, post a question on facebook, or email at sandycrochet@gmail.com.

Please check back, I'll be posting a bit of change for our working calendar with the coming year in mind.

The photo is one I've shared on facebook, so it's possible you've already seen it; but as it's seasonally appropriate and I'm not a fan of posts without pictures thought you all might enjoy this.  AND........if any of you make this for your Thanksgiving Meal, please let me know.  Take a photo, I'd love to post everyone's pictures.

I now return you to your yarn, hooks, and needles.

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.

Desert Rose Afghan will be Donated

Desert Rose it is, see voting in the previous post.  Desert Rose has now been completed.  It's currently being laundered and blocked and will be donated to Homeless Families soon along with the other afghans collected since Christmas. 

I've barely started a group on Facebook and am still working at getting folks added to the group.  If you have a facebook profile and aren't yet in the group, please leave me a comment here and or on facebook so I can get you added.  I don't intend to use Facebook instead of the blog.  I'll be adding links there from here.  This will remain the primary source of information and communication...however, I know many of you don't blog and while I've tried to get everyone to read the blog regularly and leave comments I know many of you don't and or aren't comfortable doing so.  I think and hope we might reach others through Facebook.  PLEASE though do remember, traffic to the blog is what helps the blogs placement with search engines which is what drives our links and google rank which is very important.  So if you're on facebook and haven't been chatting here via comments, please do follow the links from the to here to read the full content of the blog posts, announcements, and updates.


 2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  22
Scarves: 38 (31 flannel and 7 quilted)
Socks: 6 
Afghans: 1+1=2

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.

Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary

I know everyone has seen pictures, and read articles about the horrific killings a few days ago at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.  It's horrible, it's frighten and everyone is at a loss as to why these things keep happening.  So many families affected.  Not just the families of those who lost loved ones, but everyone in that school, everyone in that community, that state, and across The United States.  The grief and despair doesn't stop there.  It's felt globally by parents everywhere, by educators, students.  

There really is nothing one can say or do, to erase the nightmare or bring back those lost.  Perhaps though, there is something we can do to express our concern and sadness and support for these families.  Our good friend, Marie Anne has started a Facebook group, titled Hands, Hearts and Hugs.

Her plan is to make comfort afghans for each of those families that suffered the loss of a loved one from donated squares.  She's asking for help:

1. People to knit or crochet squares
2. People to help assemble the afghans
3. People to help with the cost of postage
4. People to help with spreading the word

Though those who've sent squares have done so with the idea they would be assembled and donated to those in need through Homeless Families Foundation, I think it is most appropriate that we also help those in need in Newtown, Connecticut.  I'll be getting a ghan assembled and off to Annemarie as soon as possible.

AND since I currently am not accepting squares (as I have plenty on hand), anyone wishing to help by making squares....please check out the Facebook page for details and send your squares to Annemarie.

We will continue to collect squares and assemble afghans here on Bridge and Beyond for those families leaving shelter living and moving into their homes as Project Welcome Home is on going.  I will put out a call again, down the road for squares as my quantities here diminish after assembling more afghans. 

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!