June's focus is Cotton WashCloths

A short while ago I knitted a corner to corner camo cotton washcloth.
And then had fun with a yellow butterfly washcloth.
Got both at the ready and hope to make some more. What a perfect short term project, light weight for the hot seasons...throw it in your purse and work on it at lunch...and or in your brief case. Must be a true connection. I had decided we'd knit and crochet and donate these quite awhile ago; just wasn't sure which month. Then spoke with Rae who indicated she was going to have a need with the guys under The Bridge (s). Then several days ago a call went out on Facebook from Jennifer that Faith Mission was really in need.

Cotton and or cotton blend wash cloths. We knitters and crocheters know how much we like them, how nice they are on our skin; think of those living outdoors with weathered skin. They think they are special when they receive our hand knit and crocheted washcloths.

The mothers and kids at Faith Mission will know someone cares when they receive a pretty, cute, and special hand made cloth.

Get your hooks and needles going folks, this is the first time we've been asked to supply these, though we have in the past; the need right now is great. Let's flood them with soft, well made thoughtful knitted and crocheted washcloths.

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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!

Scarfs, Hats, Mittens, Shirts...Help me Count!

A beautiful scarf from Wren on Rav (Jenny) all the way from Scotland. I LOVE this pattern, she's used this one before and I have it on my to do list. Knitted, Scarf #82

A wonderful greenish-brownish matching hat and scarf from Mzundercover. (eboni)Scarf #83 and hat #166 (crocheted)


14 pair of socks, 6 pairs of mittens (for children, #36-37-38-39-40-41) all crocheted, 3 mens t-shirts (blue, brown, and grey), 2 scarfs (#84-85, one is crocheted the 2nd is fleece with a darling crocheted edge); 9 hats (all crocheted, but 1...the black and grey is knitted). Hats #167-168-169-170-171-172-173-174-175. Several hats are good childrens sizes and others are adult sizes.






Thank you, THANK YOU........you are all wonderful to keep supporting this worthy cause. I'm sorry it's taken me a while to get things photographed and posted, and appreciate your patience with my being behind due to the sad situation regarding Mom (if you'd like to read more about it, I've posted on my regular blog

Goals:
Hats 200-175 ONLY 25 hats to meet goal
Scarfs 100-85 ONLY 15 to meet goal
Mittens 100-41 Need 59 pairs to meet goal

I am THRILLED to see how many people we've been able to keep warm during these cold, wet, snowing, months in Central Ohio. We're having Spring...flowers are coming out with the sun during the day.........NIGHTS, still a different story. We're still having freezing temperatures at night; though are looking forward to that coming to an end. PLEASE keep knitting and crocheting. Anything not working for our men under the bridge will be used for those at the free clinic (women and children). AND....any items not needed at the clinic will be available for the next season. Fall can come fast and cold here in Ohio.

My sincere thanks, once again for so many kind and caring people!
Sandy

A Special Blessing

I am terribly behind, behind in communicating to you how much good we've done, where we stand with our goals, and who's heartfelt beautiful donations have arrived.

My life has been overly full with time at the hospital with Mom, who transferred yesterday to Hospice Care, as her time seems to be near.

I do want to Thank you, packages have arrived from Jenny in Scotland (Wren on Rav.) Mzundercover, and June. I do hope to get things opened and photographed for you all to see.

Happy Easter to all
Sandy