Crocheted Cotton Washcloths

Thank you Fran M for your thoughtful donation of cotton washcloths.  Not sure what stitch you used, but these have such nice texture.  Love the variety of colors as well.  Not sure I've come across the variegated in the left top corner before.  Very pretty indeed.

Cotton washcloths are always so well received by shelters, and those living in the elements because they have several uses.  For people on the go that like to work on small things they can tuck into their purses cotton washcloths are a great idea.

It's been awhile since I've made any myself and was just thinking I should check my stash to see what cotton I have.  Might be a good thing to just leave in the car in a zip lock bag for working on here and there.

Hope you're all keeping your hands busy and staying well.  Good luck to all getting your vaccines.

Many thanks Fran and please keep up the good work.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Teddy Bear Puppets Give Comfort and Aid to Children in Need

Thank you Frances M from New Jersey, The Garden State.  I was surprised to see New Jersey known as The Garden State, as I would tend to think of southern states having more flowers.......but hey, still interesting.  Frances has taken the knitting and crochet pattern posted here some time back and made it her own.  Look at these adorable teddy bear puppets.  So very cute.  I'm sure these will be a nice small feature for a child spending the night in a shelter.  The beauty of them being small is that when families move about, which they do; the little puppet can easily come along.  I am sure these will comfort to 3 children in need.

Frances has also included the every popular cotton washcloths that have so many purposes in the shelters, with those living outdoors in the elements; as well as those transitioning into permanent housing.

Thank you Frances, please keep up the good work. 

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Cotton WashCloths Aid the Homeless

Thank you Fran M for this thoughtful donation of crocheted  cotton washcloths.  As you know, if you've been to Bridge and Beyond before, these cotton washcloths are used in several ways.  We donate them to the shelters where they're used as washcloths when folks first arrive (often they have nothing), they're used when they transition out of shelter living into a permanent housing situation in their welcome home packs  (where they can be used as either dish cloths or personal washcloths), and they are used by our folks under the bridges and in the elements...also as either dish cloths or personal washcloths.

Such a pretty blue variegated Fran.  Many thanks for your thoughtfulness.  Please keep up the good work.

I'm listing our end numbers from 2015 and will subtract our current number as means of keeping our goal in front of us.  I'll show the goal number in Red.  Let's strive not just to match last years numbers, but.........work towards even more.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  377
Scarves: 175
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 105
Slippers: 104
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 444 -2 = 442
Afghans:   18
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  11
Shawls and shrugs 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 Fringe Scarf for Homeless

Thank you Frances M from New Jersey for this thoughtful donation.  I love the cute crocheted chain style fringe.  This is the firs time I've seen it done like that.  How cute, and very cleaver.  Frances is our newest pair of helping hands.  We're thrilled to have you join us and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Please keep up the good work!

Are you on the right list?

PLEASE, scroll back and read yesterday's post.  I need you ALL to help me get things updated.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238+1=239
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.