Yarn....truly Yarn Helps the Homeless

Blogging in alphabetical order brings us to today's letter Y.  In the previous round of blogging in alphabetical order,  the letter Y's post was titled Yarn, A poem.  I've posted it here on Bridge and Beyond a couple of times, the poem that is.  My darling SIL wrote it for me and I really like it.  Please check out the previous post and her poem.

Back when I was blogging in alphabetical order for the blog challenge, the post for Y was...Yarn Helps Homeless.  Always nice to have folks go back and re-read or read for the first time previous posts.

Soooooo, it seems I've not come up with anything new for the letter Y.  Before you is a picture of yarn...of yarn helping the homeless.  What you don't see here in this picture is the rest of it, lol.  I decided it was time to tame the stash and  brought up every container and bag from the basement and sorted the stash based on color.  It was sorted that way a few years ago, but with additional yarn being donated, my having bits and pieces left from projects, taking yarn out to use and finding it not quite the color I needed and it might not getting back in the proper place.......... it needed to be done again...........this yarn organization took almost a whole day.  

Additionally, I was making up projects bags by laying out projects to work on and selecting the yarn needed to put it in one of my many project bags.  I now ...drum roll...have filled 7 bags here in my office for 7 projects with the yarn necessary to complete them....all afghans.  There's still plenty of yarn, and plenty of empty bags...but I was trying not to go crazy with the idea, lol

This afghan was designed sometime back from stripes someone sent that were too short and narrow to be scarves.  They will be joined, and added to enough to make a afghan.   I laid out green, rose, and tan for possible colors to edge and join...stay tuned for which one I ended up selecting.

**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.

Kindness, Giving Away Kindness and Blogging in Alphabetical Order

Blogging in Alphabetical order brings us to the letter K today.  In the two previous rounds of blogging in Alphabetical Order I've blogged about Kindness and knitting for the letters K.  I really didn't come up with any new word for this, the 3rd round of doing so.

Do you know a knitter, or a crocheter?  If you could give a yarn boutique like the pretty one above.  That would be a wonderful act of kindness.  Give it for nothing specific...in that it's not Easter, or Christmas, or someone's Birthday or Mother's Day etc.  Just give it, as an act of kindness.  Trust me.....it will be well received.  

Craft a note to go with your yarn boutique to spread the kindness yet further.  In your note say something like I just wanted to share some kindness from me to you......and suggest you do the same, by using this yarn to knit/crochet something you can donate to someone in need..........yet again sharing more kindness.  

Maybe you have favorite charities you could include in your note to help the person think of charities or to have something to select from?

Maybe you would prefer something like above.  Spotted this on Facebook and thought it worth a share.  You could print this and include it with your yarn boutique.

If you do anything like this, please let me know.  Take a picture of your arrangement with your yarn, or your note...I'll share it here on blog to help encourage others to reach out in similar fashion.  If you would prefer not to include your name with the post, simply let me know.  I know some of you big hearted people are a bit shy.  Contact me by leaving a comment here on the post, or by using the contact form in the right side bar, or by emailing me at sandycrochet@gmail.com

**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.

Yarn, a Poem

Blogging in Alphabetical Order brings us to the letter Y today.  My last post with the letter Y is about Yarn.  So obvious that is with it's connections to what we do.  If you've not read the post, or would like to remember it, please do take time to click on the word Yarn above to read it.

Yarn is still the word I'm using for the letter Y, it's just so appropriate.

Some time back my SIL, Jan and a friend, Kathy wrote this poem as a writing exercise for me...for us, about what we do here on Bridge and Beyond.   I thought I'd share it with you all here as it seems to be fitting.

The rhythm of the hook

as it moves the yarn around

Calls to me in whispers

a sweet familiar sound.

My hand moves almost dreamlike

without a thought or care

As I fashion something new

for someone cold to wear.

Perhaps a scarf or cap

Maybe a blanket too

With each and every stitch

I think of more to do

So when the cold winds blow

and when the snow falls down

My yarn helps me to remember

Forgotten people all around.

I am the one who’s blessed

As my warm hands stitch away

I pray the rhythm of my hook

Will help someone in some small way.

copy righted @ sandy June 2009

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

A Group Donation Helps Homeless

 28 Knitted Cotton Wash Cloths, in my personal favorite design, "Grandma's Favorite."  This pattern has been around a very long time and is always a big hit.  The corner to corner is fun, and Christina D, has jazzed things up a bit more by using fun color combinations.  Plus, I've not seen the red/green/ fall looking variegated cotton before.  LOVE it.  I've stacked those cotton wash cloths for this picture, so you might not be able to tell there are 28 in this donation!!  AND the brown/tan/gray........perfect for the men folk.  Thank you Christina for your long term support of Bridge and Beyond, and special thanks for remember the men with this donation.  Woot woot, look at our totals....72 over last years numbers!!

 This donation of yarn and a crocheted scarf is from our friend Nikki, with the toothbrushes being from her mother, Linda!  Nikki hand delivered her donation, her mothers donation, and her friend and our supporter, Christina's donation above.  Special Thanks for the special delivery Nikki.  Great yarn colors that will come in quite handy.  Initially, I'm thrilled to get the black.  Laid  aside a ghan I've been working on, as I needed........Black!  Perfect.  I'll get busy and get that ghan finished, hopefully soon.

This picture turned out a bit light, so the colors aren't quite right.  Plus, I see a couple of spots...note to self clean camera lens.  This lapghan Nikki crochet is a nice blue and burgundy.  Great colors for anyone, male or female!!

Many thanks Nikki for your donation, and your special delivery.  Both are very much appreciated.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  252

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   199-1=198

MITTENS: 36

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +44 +28=+72

AFGHANS: 32-1=31

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.

How to Travel with Yarn

Spotted this a while back and thought I'd share it with you.  There was no explanation when I saw the photo, but I wondered....suction cup?  Anyone spotted anything like this in a store?  I think it would be a handy item to have.

What say you?

DONATIONS 2017
HATS:  276

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  237

MITTENS: 36

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 28

AFGHANS: 32

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.

Yarn, Yarn, Yarn EveryWhere

I saved these picture some time back to share with you all, and just came across it again and realized....I hadn't shared it with you.

Seriously, we all need a good laugh or a smile..........this did it for me.  How about you?  First off, let me say, I'm amazed whomever is driving the car isn't complaining about the yarn on the deck...sorta in the way of viewing?  Or at least if I were driving would be for me.  I do knit and crochet in the car.  I find long car trips boring otherwise.  Plus, hubby loves to drive and I don't.  So, I can often get's lots done in the car.  But, hello canvas bags.

Do you knit or crochet in the car?

How do you transport your yarn and your project?

Loving the ghan?  I assume it's a ghan, and it looks like she's doing some serious stash busting using every color of the rainbow.  

2016 Donations:

HATS: 300

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves) 256

MITTENS: 58

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 33

AFGHANS: 33

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.

Helping the Homeless Through Knitting and Crocheting.

Thank you  Barbara F for this thoughtful and very generous donation of crocheted goodies.  Wow...she's been busy.  Hats all nicely labeled with size, cotton washcloths always a hit, a gorgeous shawl (that's super soft), and yarn.  AND look again, she's also included an infinity scarf.  Wonderful colors and variety to make lots of folks happy, warm and feel cared for.  Nicely done Barbara!

Please keep up the good work, and as always know how much you are appreciated.


**For anyone new to the blog, the counting below maybe confusing.  When 2016 began, we started with the number of items donated the previous year and are counting down in hopes of hitting and surpasses the number of items donated last year.**


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:    +3 +8= +11(Look we've past last years mark)
Scarves:  +170 +1=+171 (We've past last years mark)
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42
Slippers:   16
Rain Poncho's:   +106 (We past last years mark)
Cotton Washcloths:  252 -8=244
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   82
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  0  YIPPEE, we've hit last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc +1 +1=+2
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc 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.

Yarn, My Yarn

LOL....thought this was too cute not to share with you all.  This hits us all...knitters, crocheters, and loomers.  Spotted it awhile back on Facebook and snatched it to share.  Hope you all enjoy it.


2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 269
Scarves 105
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 269
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
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.

Wine or Yarn?

I like wine and I like yarn so had to laugh when I saw this posted awhile back and thought I'd share it with you. Now it looks like you could store quite a bit of yarn instead of wine........provided you had the right size skeins/cakes.  I'm curious what size that actually is.  Thoughts?  I suppose this could even be double duty.........you could have both wine and yarn together in one place?  This looks to be in an actual yarn shop given the hanks hanging beside it, though I suppose this could be someone's craft room, living room, end of the bedroom or whatever.

I always get a kick out of seeing how people store or display their lovely yarns, hope you do as well.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 224
Scarves 89
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 221
Afghans: 16
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 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.

In a Dream World

In a dream world....all of us would have a craft room and in that craft room would be comfy sitting, ample storage, superior lighting, and creative juices would flow!  Who's with me.  So you have this really cool peg board and on it you hang your beautiful and colorful yarn, you have containers with your needles and other important tools.  You look up, like a color......and walla you snatch it, make yourself cozy, someone brings you your favorite beverage and you begin..........to make any and everything....yes, yes, in a dream world.  And in that dream world your beautifully displayed yarn would not get dusty, and heck..........let's take our dream one step further, in our dream world we'd be knitting, crocheting, and looming something frivols because there would be no homeless problem.

If only...........until then, let's keep our needles and yarn and hooks, wherever and how ever we store them busy busy.

Just had to share this

I want to thank all the new visitors supporting us through their visits and thoughtful comments from The A-Z challenge and am thrilled some of our new friends are busy and knitting and crocheting and or looking to see what they might do to help, either here or in their own areas.  We need to continue to spread the information about the severity of homelessness and spread the news about what can be done throughout our country.
**I am continuing to visit through the road trip linky and so the list of visitors/commenters by way of the blog log keeps changing.  Some have fallen by the wayside, as often happens after a blog challenge,while others have been added.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 219
Scarves 87
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  55
Cotton Washcloths: 177
Afghans: 11
Socks: 147
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

HAVE YOU READ ABOUT THE CONTEST?  HAVE YOU STARTED?  DETAILS HERE

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.

Yarn Helps Homeless

 Today is Y for the A-Z Challenge, and Y = Yarn.  This cute and rather fun comic was posted both on Facebook and here on my blog, Bridge and Beyond some time back...thought it was good enough to give it another go round.  I'm a person who doesn't like to shop, if you know me, you've heard me say that 1000 times..........yarn shopping excluded from that statement.

Yarn comes in many colors, weights, and textures and can be made into almost anything you can think of with knitting, crocheting, and looming.  This array of yarn was donated.  Some of these colors you might recognize as being part of The Learning Logs Afghan I've been knitting.

You writers and story tellers may think of something entirely different when you see or hear the word yarn, you may think of stories.  People used to sit on the front porches and spin yarns........tell stories.  Well, yarn as pictured here tells stories too.  The story is how it became yarn, how it jumped into someone's shopping basket wanting to find a home, how it called out to the knitter/crocheter about what item it should become, and then how it warms someone on a cold night sleeping outside, and gives both physical and emotional help/warmth and hope.

Yarn is a powerful thing, and what's made from it.......goodness it tells a story.  A story of how someone you don't know, took their precious time to make something out of love and yarn for just you.  And so there are many stories about yarn and Homeless.

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.

Yarn for Ohio's Homeless

 LOOK, more yarn from our good friends Dianne and her mother Mary.  I've posted the fun story about our meeting up in a parking lot for the infamous "yarn drop".  If you missed the story, click HERE (plus you can more pictures of their generosity). 

You can see Mary stored her yarn in all types of containers, from boxes, to bags, to fun tin cans.  Yarn for so many projects, all to benefit the cold and needy in Central Ohio.

 Looks like Mary had started a Christmas project here with the red, white, and green.  But, the strip....which I believe was an afghan start is raveled in the middle, so I'll probably unravel this section to put the yarn to use in other projects.

AND.............drum roll, here's the last group of yarn.  Picture #10.  WOW, wow, and WOW.

Many thanks again Dianne and Mary, we truly appreciate you.

**Still need contact from Carol C regarding your donation, please contact me via a comment here on the blog and or the contact form in the right sidebar.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 648
Scarves: 331
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Yarn A Plenty

Yarn stash fun!  This is more of the yarn donated by Mary K through her daughter Dianne O.  If you didn't read the story of the Friday night parking lot "drop".  You might enjoy reading about HERE.

 See all the pretty yarn, gorgeous colors........projects galore.  All this means the ability to help more people.  Bet you're wanting to run your fingers through it, and squeeze it.

Like those commercials squeezable soft.  lol   Again many many thanks Dianne O for making this happen, it is truly appreciated.

**Carol C, come out..come out, wherever you are.  Looking for your email addy, please make contact with me.  Thank you**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 623
Scarves: 331
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 247
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Yarn Stash of Many Colors Helps Homeless

 Pick a color...go ahead give it a try.  See if in this picture

 Or this picture

Or...........maybe this picture you can find darn near ever possible color of yarn.  Think how much this donation of yarn will help the many people we serve.  What a generous generous donation.  It occurred to me when the "drop" took place people might have wondered what in the world was going on.  lol

Dianne O, fellow Ohioan contacted me indicating her mother has quite a stash of yarn, could no longer crochet...could I use it?  Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity.  Picture this though, Dianne lives in one area of town and works fairly far the other direction and I'm located...sorta in the middle.  We arrange to meet in a parking lot right off the freeway on a Friday evening.  I didn't want her to have to fight traffic getting back on the freeway so, on a stormy Friday evening traffic night...we rendezvous in an otherwise empty parking lot.  Being Friday, the start to everyone's wkend, no doubt they had all booked!  We quickly start piling the bags and containers that had been in her car in my car. And in short order, we both sped away in opposite directions.  

These 3 pictures is NOT the entire generous donation.  Dianne's mother, Mary K kept her yarn in really good shape and I already have many plans as to how it will be used.  Sadly, Mary's not able to continue her hobby of crocheting, something she really enjoyed; but we will make wonderful use of generosity in donating this fabulous yarn stash.   

I mentioned sometime back I'm currently breaking up pictures (to aid in having daily posts, and to have more close up's so the donation can be seen better by you all), so stay tuned and see the rest of Mary and Dianne's donation as time goes by.

I know in the not to distant future, I'll be working on a pink afghan from squares that are at the ready and I see some pink yarn that I think will be perfect for the projects completion.

Many thanks Mary K, and Dianne O for this awesome donation.

**Folks, I'm still trying to contact a Carol C who sent a donation, I can't find an email addy.  The return address on the box is a military type address, so I don't know where it came from, if Carol C is out there..........please make contact with me here on the blog in the way of a comment, or through the contact form in the right sidebar.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 619
Scarves: 331
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 247
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Donations to Help Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Kathy B for this donation of yarn and supplies for plastic canvass.  I know the yarn will get used, it always does!  I'm in the process of checking at the shelters to see if they could use it for arts and crafts for the kids.

She's also donated 3 pieces of fleece that have several possibilities... keep checking back in to see what they turn into.  Shhhhhhhhhh...not telling.

Thank you Linda J for your support, much appreciated.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 396
Scarves: 247
Socks: 49+3=52
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 34
Cotton Washcloths: 144
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves 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.

I LOVE YARN DAY

Spotted this the other day on Facebook so thought I'd share it.  Cute logo, but I wasn't aware there was only 1 day to LOVE yarn.  I know you agree....don't we all love it all the time.  Love to look at it, love to squeeze it, love to work with it!

Apparently The Yarn Council has deemed October 11th (which happens to be my hubby's birthday) as I Love Yarn Day.  Well, I officially missed it this year......not his birthday though.  But, I am actually noting that on the calendar so I'll be prepared come October 11th next year.  Suggest you do the same.

How does one celebrate that day...........Massive Yarn Shopping!  Seems to be the only logical answer to me.  How bout you?

If you missed my previous blog post on reflecting on donations, check it out HERE.

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.

Donations for Those Less Fortunate

Take a look at another awesome donation from our good friend Gail B from Virginia.  Gails has donated sandwich size zip log bags for Rae to use for her meal ministry.  She'll be thrilled to get these 500 bags along with the person care items.  In addition, Gail has crocheted cotton washcloths, scarves, and a hat...always wonderful.  She also donated some yarn.  Special thanks, and congrats on your new skill of crocheting in the round.  The hat is awesome and a perfect size.  I love it when people share how they've learned to do something new because of Bridge and Beyond.  I feel like that's a bonus we all get from encouraging and inspiring each other.

Thank you very much for your thoughtful donation, we all appreciate your on going support.

2013 Donations:

Hats:  387+1=388
Scarves: 305+9=314
Socks: 224
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 150
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 426+9=435
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Crocheter from Virginia Helps Ohio's Homeless

Look at what a good friend, and long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia has donated!  A gorgeous afghan in what I believe is a shell stitch...very pretty.  She's donated socks, a cotton washcloth, some plastic containers for the meal prep, some very pretty purple yarn(that you know will get put to good use), and some dishtowels and potholders.  Those dishtowels and pot holders will be awesome for the shelters families and or it their moving out packages when they transition from shelter living to their permanent housing .  Very nice Gail, many thanks!

Please keep up the good work.


Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:102+12=114
Afghans: 4+1=5
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151+1=152
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, 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.

Donations for Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Lynda for your variety pack.  Linda has donated yarn, slippers, and a hat.  Please click to see the hat....it's awesome, warm, soft, and very pretty.  Fair Isle Knitting....I'm soooooooooooo envious of her talent.  As I sit here and type this scheduled post, my feet are cold AND I live in a house, and am wearing socks.  Not everyone is so lucky, so I know these slippers are going to be very well received.

Thank you Lynda for your on going support of our cause, we truly appreciate you.  As of the writing of this scheduled post, I can tell you I've already put to good use some of your yarn.  Top left corner, the off white is being used to edge squares for an afghan...stay tuned for the final product.

And since my feet are cold, I've decided to highlight SLIPPERS for our focus item for next month, January 2013.  Please check details in slipper tab at the top of the blog for necessary details regarding colors, sizing, fibers, and necessary tagging.  There are also some patterns you might enjoy using.  I would like to ask that people avoid using the pattern I've seen floating around alot on the net that is a basic square with a draw string.  The draw string pattern isn't very useable.  Let me know if you have any questions.

**What state are you from?  Which list is your name on?  PLEASE check, I continue to try to update all 3 lists; but some of you are still listed without the state you're from, and I REALLY need to hear from you.  The 3 lists are:

1. Those with blogs (listed with links in right sidebar)
2. Those with links to facebook, or ravelry or other group type profiles(listed with links in right sidebar)
3. Those without above (alphabetical list in tab across the top of the blog)

Check the list, if your state is not listed, leave a comment below, and or email me.**




Donations: 2012 

Hats 991+1=992  (23 more hats then we donated last year)
Scarves: 633  (162 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 146+2=148 (20 over last year)
Sweaters, Ponchos, Shawls, vests:9
Afghans: 45+6=51  (4 short of last year)
Mittens: 299 (41 more then last year)
Squares: 950 (98 more then last year)
Socks: 208 (125 less then last year)
Rain Poncho's 213 (3 less then last year)
Cotton Washcloths 568 (277 more donated then last year)
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**I will continue to add numbers to the years totals after Dec 31st, so all donations received by years end will be counted in the year they are received.  Since each donation is a day, they will be some over flow into January.  Thus year end numbers won't be finalized until then.*

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!

Sunshine and Donations from Florida

 Three skeins, red, blue and moss green or sage green.  Never quite sure what to call this shade, but it's a great shade that's nice to have on hand, as it blends in with so many colors.  These 3 skeins came with the goodies below

 from our friend Alexia L in Florida.  She's donating crocheted hats, for men, women, and children and fun crayon colored squares.  Let's keep our friend Alexis in our hearts and minds, as her Arthritis is now keeping her from crocheting.  I know how I would, as would many of you; go through withdraw.  We appreciate your support, and hope you'll continue to visit us here on Bridge and Beyond; even if your hands won't allow you to stitch any longer.  Take Care of yourself, and again many thanks!

If memory serves me right, I have some very similar fun colored squares in my holding area, perhaps I can put them all together and design a cheery afghan with them, if not those in my memory...there will be something...I know.  Stay tuned.

Donations: 2012
Hats 786+6=792
Scarves: 526
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+6=297
Squares: 780+15=795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Only a few more days to collect squares (through the end of November).  In December our focus will be scarves.  Please remember to check the scarf tab across the top of the blog for size, color, and yarn requirements.**


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!