Ohio and Tennessee Team Up and Donate

Above 6 donated knitted and crocheted washcloths (particularly love the basket weave tan and brown one. These 6 cloths are donated by either Judy B from Ohio or Suzann W from Tennessee. Great Donations from either The Buckeye State or The Volunteer State (how perfect that nickname is).
These 6 knitted washcloths are also either donated by Judy B in Ohio or Suzann W in Tennessee. Both my notes say 6 washcloths, both pictures have 6 washcloths so when I went to edit pictures and label pictures in preparation for writing the scheduled post I didn't know who's 6 belong to whom. I also keep the notes you include with your donations (when you do), and or cut the mailing label off the box or pouch and stack them on my desk to use for posting. Each note has notes like: photo, email, blog and what the donation was. When I take the photo I check it off, when I sent thank you email...I check it off, when I write blog post I check it off and pitch the note. Soooooooooooo, you see my puzzle. I use the notes to label the pictures......never had this happen before where the same number of cloths, or hats etc were listed.

So, I thank you both Judy B and Suzann W for your thoughtful donations. I appreciate them both. Sing out if you're reading this and tell me who's 6 cloths were yours. Rest assured both groups of 6 are needed and appreciated.

Edited***Thanks Suzann W from Tenn for helping by identifying your 6 are the bottom six. Appreciate the helping hand!***

2012 Donations:
Hats: 279
Scarves: 176
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 135
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 119+6+6=131
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!

Sharing the Love with Donated Squares

Thanks you Suzann W (SSeger) for your thoughtful donation of 6 knitted squares. These squares are varying sizes and as you read this no doubt are making friends with other squares. They like to mingle, get to know one another before joining hands to make a ghan.

Work continues on both designing and joining multiple afghans folks for Project Welcome Home. Please keep checking in to see our progress.

Today we usher in February and slippers. Though last month was mitten month, we do need and collect them all months. I've added lots of information regarding slippers, sizes, colors, fiber and pattern information. PLEASE read guidelines before you make and donate. That's true of all items, as much has been added to the blog.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 56
Scarves: 5
Slippers: 1
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 3
Mittens: 13
Squares: 19+6=25
Socks: 3
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, yarn, 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!

Knitting 4 x 4 for Homeless

Suzann from Tennessee, SSeger on Rav knitted and donated 4 scarves and 4 cotton washcloths. The scarves are varying sizes and a couple are knitted I believe with double yarn which will make them especially warm. The cotton washcloths are the standard corner to corner design. I've often wondered how many items we've all made together in that popular corner to corner method...be it knit or crochet, washcloth, or dishcloth, or ghan, or baby blanket. Always such a winner!

Many thanks for your thoughtful donation, it's greatly appreciated. Please keep up the good work.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 335+3=338
Hats 646
Mitts 137
Socks 124
Squares 454
Rain Ponchos 80
Cotton Washcloths 315+3=318
Sweaters/Poncho's 7
Slippers 86
Afghans 34 (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.

**Have you checked our map recently? Is your state represented? Is your state listed with your name either on the bloggers list, the non bloggers list, or the Facebook/Ravelry list? If not, please leave a comment and let me know what state you're from. Do you see a state not represented where you know someone? Can you encourage that someone to join us? It's been awhile since we've gotten to add a new state to our list of those who donate.**

***A couple of additions to the working calendar have been added, have you reviewed it lately?***

Donation in que from: Nikki, Carol, Frank, Jenn, Jeanette J, Cheryl, AnneMarie, Sandy

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!

Cotton Cloths from Tennessee, YIPPEE

It's sounds musical or sorta like a cheer...say it out loud...Cotton Cloths from Tennessee, YIPPEE! Suzann W our newest pair of helping hands comes from TN and makes pretty cotton washcloths...see. Nice color selection too. Many thanks Suzann, thrilled to have you join us, and very much appreciate your thoughtful donation. Hope to see you often here at The Bridge.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 445
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 194+7=201

So very happy to see our numbers, knowing that means we can help more people in need. Folks stay tuned for information on a family shelter. In the process of obtaining more information, but looks like there's a family shelter in need of assistance, so keep making hats, scarves, mittens, slippers suitable for men, women, and children. I think we can reach out to another group. Details soon.

We're almost half way through the month of July, who's focus is squares. For those that like to know what's up next...August focus will be Mens Hats. Remember to check the working calendar in the tab across the top of the blog for regular updates. Hats for men need to be large and warm, as many of them live outdoors in the elements and only get a bed at a shelter here and there.

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!