Donating Bright Cheer and Warm to Ohio's Homeless

 Look!  More bright cheery afghans/lapghans from our friend Marsha M.  The woman who should be known as the woman with the smoking crochet hook!  Seriously, I don't know how fast she's able to crochet, or if she crochets in her sleep..............please scroll back and see how many afghans/lapghans she's crocheted and donated!!

 Big granny squares is her style with every color imaginable.  All are interesting and eye catching.  And all will be loved by those who wrap up in them.

 Please remember to click to enlarge pictures so you can see all the color she uses, because with a first glance you honestly don't see them all.  AND yes she knitted and crocheted hats, scarves, and infinity scarves as well.  Pretty exciting to see our numbers going down.

This bright orange, pink, red.......fire burst below is probably my favorite of this group.  LOVE it.  Do you have a favorite?  Have you scrolled back to see all the previous afghan/lapghans she's donated?  You might not be able to pick a favorite, lol

Many many thanks Marsha, we so appreciate all your efforts.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  205-11=194

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   167-2=165

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 21-3=18
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Donating Crocheted Afghans Helps Homeless

 This primarily gray afghan will be so nice for the men folk, or teen boys.  Big Bold Granny Square afghan crocheted and donated by our friend Marsha M.  If you missed my first post about her afghans, please please scroll back so you can see them all.  You really don't want to miss any of them.

 Thank you, Thank you Marsha.  What a busy busy woman you are with your crochet hook.  Is it smoking from the speed in which you crochet?  Seriously!!  Fun how the blues pop in this one.  But wait............keep going.

 What truly fun and interesting colors this big granny is.  Doesn't it look like a spring garden to you?  First thing I thought of when I unfolded this one.  

AND....the one below, looks sorta partiotic to me.  It's not actually red, white and blue alone, but it looks that way on first glance.  As always, please remember to click to enlarge any and all pictures here on the blog so you can see colors, and details of the wonderful donations our gifted and generous crafters donate.  Many many thanks Marsha!

Folks........be like Marsha, be like the Every-ready Bunny, be sure and keep checking in ...wink wink hint ....there's more.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  227

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   187

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 25-4=21
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Ohio's Homeless

 Looks at this fun, cheery big granny square afghan!  Such interesting color combinations.  Too many colors to count.  LOVE it.  This afghan was donated by Marsha M.  This will work for male or female, adult or teen.  As you probably know, our afghans are donated to Homeless Families Foundation with a letter of congratulations.  There are part of a Welcome Home Pack when families transition from shelter living to a permanent housing situation.  It's a way of saying, Good Luck to you in the future, Congrats on getting into a home; as well as something to keep warm under.

 I LOVE LOVE this granny square afghan because I truly love color.  You really need to click the picture to see the details in the colors.  It's far more than just red or reddish orange which is what you see at first glance.  As mentioned above, our afghans are part of a welcome pack and each is put in a see through large plastic bag with a handle and come with washing instructions to help families keep their afghans for years. 

 Don't stop........seriously, you can see Marsha didn't.  She's been super busy with her crochet hook.  Here's yet another awesome colorful granny square afghan.  Some women or teen girl will be thrilled to get this.  Referring to our pack with the letter and afghan...been awhile since I've mentioned how an afghan can be a family heirloom.  I personally still have one my great grandmother made...in need of repair, but I still have it these many years later.  So, I like to include that brief note along with the laundry instructions so folks can enjoy their specially made afghans for years to come.  Don't blink...keep scrolling.  Marsha's made yet another fun colorful afghan.  This one is not a large granny square, but a traditional side to side style.  Again, the colors are suitable for males or females.

Marsha has been truly busy.  But, stay tuned...........there's more....but, as you know I limited the number of pictures in a post for loading time of blog, and spreading out blog posts which aids the blog placement with search engines.  Sooooooooooo do keep checking back.

Thank you Marsha, look our afghan goal is shrinking!  25 to hit last years mark  How close will we get?

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  230

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   190

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 29-4=25
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Hats for the Homeless

Thank you Marsha M from Ohio for this awesome donation of crocheted goodies.  Marsha's been very busy crocheting hats in lots of different sizes and colors and styles.  And I think some are knitted too?  Correct me on that Marsha.  There were both?  She'a also included some scarves.  Though we've recently experienced some warmer temps and most of the snow has melted, we're now into the gray wet period so these nice warm items are still very much needed and appreciated.  

The worry of frost here in Central Ohio typically isn't until Memorial Day, so we still will have plenty of cold nights.  The calendar says it's Spring in March 20th, a week from now, but the signs of spring I rely on are seeing the pussy willows starting to open...which they hadn't when I took a walk the other day, and or the blooming of the yellow Forsythia bushes.  And they haven't even started to bud yet......plus there's the whole we always get one more snow after the Forsythia bloom.....so to my way of thinking...it will be a while until I'll be dancing in the streets because it's Spring.  It's all a process.

2015 Donations:

Hats: 101+17=118
Scarves:31+2=33
Mittens: 42
Slippers: 47
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:53
Afghans:2
Socks: 47
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 11+1=12
Shawls: 1 
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.

Donating to Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marsha M for this thoughtful donation of knitted goodies.  Marsha has made hats in a variety of sizes, along with those hoodie face hats which will be super nice for the guy living out in the elements.  She also knitted and donated a scarf that matches one of the hats, made a nice set.  

Marsha is our newest pair of helping hands, thrilled to have you join us Marsha, please keep up the good work.  We look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Reminders:
*Please include a note with your donation folks with your email, saves me trying to figure out whom you are in order to let you know the mail arrived safe and sound.
**Remember to avoid open stitches where you can put your finger through (v stitches, mile a minute, and granny style type stitches aren't as warm as solid stitches.
***Remember to avoid light colors, pastels, whites, and lots of bold colors as the darker colors serve a wider range of the population we strive to serve
****Please remember to tag hats, slippers, and mittens with size.


2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 763+10=773
Scarves: 374+1=375
Socks: 187
Afghans: 21
Slippers: 88
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:117
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 314
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc.) aren't tabulated.
Personal Care Items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, cream, hand warmers, lipbalm, floss, soap, shaving cream, razors 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.