Designing Crown Jewels

Our very good friend, Liz (minnisoda on The Ville), included squares with her most recent donation. Before adding her squares to the square containers I came up with this design, Crown Jewels from some of her squares. Unsure yet what color I'll be wanting to edge and join this ghan with; but love these colors together. If I join with orange, believe it will take on a real look of fall, likewise with gold (plus I know I don't have the right shade of gold in my stash. That's as far as my thinking has taken me so far. Feel free to leave me your thoughts.

As always Liz, your squares are awesome and always so well made, many thanks for your on going support and your skillful hands.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 246
Scarves: 174
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 134
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**please remember folks to include your email ady, blog url, or profile page with your donations so that I might better identify you and be able to make contact with you**



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!

Donations, Thank you Crochet Magazine

Thank you Debra T from The Show Me State (Missouri), our newest pair of helping hands for these crocheted goodies. Debra has made and donated 7 headbands, 5 scarves, and 4 cowls. Debra found us through reading the article about us in the winter edition of Crochet Magazine. How cool is that folks. I believe from memory, she is the 2nd or 3rd person we've received a donation from due to the article. There may indeed be others (and I hope that continues), but it's possible people just haven't mentioned it.

I don't have an email ady, blog url, facebook or Rav page for Debra to make contact to say thank you. Am hopeful she'll be reading the blog and sign out.

We're happy to have you join us Debra and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 246
Scarves: 169+5=174
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 134
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**please remember folks to include your email ady, blog url, or profile page with your donations so that I might better identify you and be able to make contact with you**

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!

Large warm soft Scarves for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Trudy S from Maryland for this thoughtful donation and your on going support. 4 Fabulously warm, soft scarves. I love that they're big enough to really wrap up in. And a knit hat to match the coral colored scarf. Very nice indeed. Please keep up the good work.

Some little fun facts for you all. Upper Marlboro (previously named Upper Marlborough) a port town was named after John Churchill The 1st Duke of Marlborough, an ancestor of William Churchill! Did you know Upper Marlboro played a very important part during The War of 1812? There's lots to see and explore there in this historic town (founded in 1695). Every year on Mother's Day the streets are closed to celebrate The Upper Marlborough/Marlboro Festival. Now those who know me, know I like a bit of history. Soooooooo, since our friend and supporter Trudy hails from Upper Marlboro, I thought I'd through out these facts for you. Now...back to your yarn folks, keep those hands busy.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 245+1=246
Scarves: 165+4=169
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 134
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**With the exception of squares folks, remember we collect all items all year long. Lots of information regarding sizes, colors and styles can be found in all the tabs across the top of the blog. Remember items should be as solid as possible for warmth. Open lacy items don't provide as much warmth and generally don't hold up as well in terms of durability. If you can poke your fingers through the stitches, it's probably too lacy.**

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!

What your Donations Become

This afghan in waiting is titled Dusty Rose. This ghan is designed from big and little squares, from squares and rectangles, from knitted and crocheted squares, from sampler and granny style squares. This design waiting to be assembled has squares from lots of different hands. Can you find a square of yours here? If so, please sing out. I know off the top of my head there are squares from my high school friend Joy here...5 of them I think. I'll probably edge and join in pink provided I have enough yarn that matches. Some squares are quite a bit smaller then others, so will need quite a bit of edging....will have to see how it goes when the time comes.
I'm very much in thinking stages on this design. Currently I'm calling this one, Summers End. Colors are muted, much like colors at the end of summer are. Sometimes I think it goes together, other times...I'm not certain. Love to have some input on this one. These are all crocheted squares, different sizes though. Some are sampler squares (all the pink and greens), and the variegated are granny squares. Do you see some of your squares here? Sing out if you do.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 245
Scarves: 165
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 134
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**PLEASE read size and color requirements on tabs across the top of the blog. Some items have changed. Patterns are also available.**

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!

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!

Scarves from New Jersey Donated in Ohio

Ten soft and warm crocheted scarves from our newest pair of helping hands, Bobbi R from New Jersey. Thank you Bobbi. We're happy you joined us with your skillful hands, and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. Look at the nice variety of colors in her scarves. She's also provided a good variety in sizing. Some scarves are appropriate for women, some men, and some for teens. Many thanks, keep up the good work.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 245
Scarves: 155+10=165
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 134
Squares: 260
Socks: 106
Rain Poncho's 154
Cotton Washcloths 98
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

**With the exception of squares folks, remember we collect all items all year long. Lots of information regarding sizes, colors and styles can be found in all the tabs across the top of the blog. Remember items should be as solid as possible for warmth. Open lacy items don't provide as much warmth and generally don't hold up as well in terms of durability.**

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!