Donations to aid Homeless

AnneMarie, once again a fabulous donation. Lovely work, we so appreciate you. AnneMarie from New York has donated 7 matching crocheted sets of hats and scarves. I love how nicely sized they are, and thanks for some colors for the men folk! She also donated 7 pairs of slippers to help warm cold feet. You people never stop amazing me, day after day with your thoughtfulness!

Knitters and Crocheters are just plain awesome people!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 197+8=205
Scarves: 96+8=104
Slippers: 41+7=48
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 15
Mittens: 120
Squares: 168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
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 folks ALWAYS include a note with your donations that includes your name, your email ady and group we're in together (if that's how we know each other). It truly isn't possible for me to know and remember everyone over the number of years Bridge and Beyond has been in existence. I spend lots of HOURS, looking through emails, facebook friends, Rav friend, friends on The Hive and in The Ville; as well as yahoo mailing groups to try and identify donations without the information. I have no way of knowing if you want to be anonymous...if I knew that I could spend the time knitting and crocheting vs searching and searching. I do like to be able to let you know your donations have arrived safely and to be able to thank you. So PLEASE PLEASE, even if you want to be anonymous, include a note for me stating that. I fear when I can't make the identification, people just feel I'm not acknowledging their donations. That's not my choice. I want you to know your donation has been received, and that's it appreciated. There are times when after looking multiple days, and spending lots of hours I book something as unknown, and weeks later, I'll receive an email asking if their donations arrived. They feel bad, and I've wasted time. When your donation comes with a return address label with your husband's name...it's a good possibility, I don't know it's you. Additionally, the people who use nicknames in groups, and or fun names in their emails ady's typically don't come up in search when I plug in your real name (from the label) to find you. Please save the frustration at my end, and YOURS, include a note.


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!

Thank you for Donating

Thank you Suzy from Ohio for donating. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. When people donate they donate hats, scarves, mittens, slippers and more...........so much more. They donate warmth, they donate love, they donate hope. Donating love, warmth, and hope is a very powerful thing. Suzy (feederofthepack on RAV), has donated 2 scarves, 2 pairs of slippers, 6 pairs of mittens, and 6 hats. Special thanks Suzy for taking time to launder your items...not only does it help my allergies, but everything looks so nice and fresh. Doing that also softens things up making it nicer against the skin. I know those who receive your items also appreciate the extra effort. Keep up the good work.

Knitters and Crocheters are just plain awesome people!

DID YOU NOTICE THIS IS POST #679....PRETTY IMPRESSIVE, EACH POST REPRESENTS ONE OF YOU DONATING SOMETHING FABULOUS, THANK YOUI

2012 Donations:
Hats: 199+6=205
Scarves: 106+2=108
Slippers: 46+2=48
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 15
Mittens: 112+6=118
Squares: 168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
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!

Ohioans Helping fellow Ohioans

Hats, mittens, slippers, and scarves! We have a variety of sizes and colors, we have sets and and single donations here. Many thanks Suzy, fellow Ohioan for helping Ohio's homeless with your thoughtful donation. We appreciate your on going support. Thank you also for pairing your slippers with a note of size, much appreciate that.

And, if I could ask/remind all to do the same. Please attach your slippers and your mittens in pairs and include a tag that can stay with the items for sizing. It's helpful not only at this end, but again at the various shelters when items are distributed to those in need.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 191+6=197
Scarves: 94+2=96
Slippers: 39+2=41
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 15
Mittens:114+6=120
Squares: 168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
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!

Donations to Help Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes!

Due to the number of pictures in this post, they are smaller....so PLEASE click to enlarge them and see the details. Cheryl S. (whom I've dubbed the slipper queen), has done it again. You might be wondering why I've dubbed her the slipper queen. Well, she's donated lots of slippers previously as well as here; but....she's the one that came up with the fabulous idea to line them, to make them double. She's done a variety here with 10 pairs of slippers, 7 pairs of mittens, a pair of gloves and 2 cute little bags. You might remember how creative she got when making a zipper bag who's liner is a zip lock bag from one of previously donations. Additional this box contained donations of personal care items, and hand warmers. What a haul. When I say she lined, or double slippers....take a look. She's made them double by making 2 pairs and stitching them together. They are truly warm, soft, and very durable. These will be so well received by the warm feet wearing them. She's done a bit of the same with some of her mittens. I liked her idea so much for slippers I added it to the slipper tab some time back.

But, wait....the above picture was only box #1 from our good friend Cheryl S. Here then is box #2. This donation consists of 5 hats, 1 neck warmer, 12 crocheted cotton washcloths (always a good item), 21 granny squares, 19 sample squares, some yarn, 1 sweater, 1 vest with hood (sooooooo adorbable), 4 7 sets of matching hats and scarves, and 4 additional scarves! Holly cow, I'm wondering if the girl's even been sleeping. She included a note that the adorable Toddler Hoodie is a pattern called Turning Stone on Caron.Com and the sweater is from Crochet World, the pattern is called "Girls Lacy Sweater", that she successfully turned into a boy's sweater. Great to have the info on the patterns. We're always interested. Also wanted to add a special thanks for mating up your mittens and your slippers with a nice tag indicating the size. Very helpful, not only to me; but to those who distribute at the various shelters.

Ok........hold onto your hat, and someone please....a little drum roll here. I had quite a pile of boxes to open on this particularly day. Had tallied Cheryl's above donation and moved on to several other boxes.............when wham. Another box from Cheryl that contained this black, light and dark gray plaid style afghan....AND
This fun bright, cherry crocheted stripped afghan.......AND

This pretty sorts vintage looking afghan.............AND

This off white afghan with brown and rust/orange trim. There's lots of texture here folks, be sure to click to enlarge............AND, seriously, I'm not teasing you, keep reading, keep scrolling.......
and more drum roll, please.............................

This lovely blue, tan, white and variegated afghan. These 5 awesome afghans were in box #3! All 5 afghans are crocheted. Cheryl......WOW x 3. Many many thanks for your super busy hands. By now, I would think your crochet hook must be smokin!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 179+12=191
Scarves: 83+11=94
Slippers: 29+10=39
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 10+5=15
Mittens: 106+8=114
Squares: 128+40=168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15+12=27
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!

SCRUMPTIOUS Scarves and More

Our good friend, Gail B from Virginia has done it again folks! Look at this marvelous donation of colorful, large, soft, and well made scarves! And there's more then the 14 scarves, she's added some fabulous heavy duty socks (sure to be a big hit with those living outdoors), and t-shirts. Great Donation, as always Gail, many many thanks.

Gail scarves are nice and large, the men will be thrilled!

**Reminders:
Check you name on one of the 3 lists here on the blog, is a state listed with your name? Still trying to get everyone properly noted and states added to the maps. Please us a comment and let us know where you're from.
Attach your slippers, and mittens and add a tag indicating size (adult, child, teen, etc.)
Check the working calendar for our monthly focus
Check the tabs for size, color requirements...and patterns for slippers, squares, hats, scarves and afghans.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 179
Scarves: 69+14=83
Slippers: 29
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 10
Mittens: 106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98+4=102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
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!

Donations from Stitches to Share

Stitches to Share is a group recently formed at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio. The group is comprised of knitters, crocheters, and those who wish to learn the craft. There are students, faculty, and staff members involved. It's opened to men and women in greater Otterbein Community. I'm honored to say, Bridge and Beyond is their first charity group to stitch for. Through their mutual love of helping others, they've come together...once again proving how much can be accomplished by caring people.
Their thoughtful donations include: head bands, wrist warmers, neck warmers, slippers, scarves and hats! Some are knitted, some are crocheted, some are knitted on looms. A variety of colors, styles, and sizes. Thank you Otterbein Community, thank you Stitches to Share. Hope to see you all often here on Bridge and Beyond. Keep up the good work. We're thrilled to have you join us, and wish you continued luck in growing your marvelous group.

The group meets in college library, where Judy, The Liberian joins in with her knitting needles. Colette organizes the group. Join them in the library or on line on Facebook.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 132+47=179
Scarves: 56+13=69
Slippers: 28+1=29
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 10
Mittens: 106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers 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!