Donations from The Granite State

Maureen, our newest pair of helping hands hails from the state of New Hampshire, known as The Granite State. In it's past it had a huge industry in quarrying Granite. Maureen, we're thrilled to have you and your skillful hands join us with your crocheted donations of 12 washcloths and 14 rain poncho's. Both are greatly appreciated. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. You might know Maureen as Warrior Librarian from RAV where she heads a group called Crochet for Charity.

I love how nicely sized your cotton cloths are, and thanks so much for making some for the men folk with the browns. Please keep up the good work.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161+14=175
Cotton Washcloths 242+12=254
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Asking you all to hold mailing squares for the time being. I have a large supply on hand, and need to free up some space before accepting anymore. Just lay them aside for the time being. After making up a few more ghans, I'll design a few more and will sing out to let you all now. Thanks.**

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!

Lion Brand Donation, or How Much is that Doggy in the Window

For Fun this first Scarf was shaped into a dog...you can read all about it HERE (on my other blog).
This is scarf 2, made from the yarn donated by Joyce...Here. I've taken a little break from working on afghans folks, plus needed items I could work on away from home, on the go and such.

Both of these scarves are go old garter stitch which I love when using Lion Brand Homespun yarn. Both scarves are soft, and warm.

I will be creating again from your squares...I have lots of them ready to go, and more that need to be put into designs. So, for the time being will ask that you hold onto your squares until I free up some space. Please keep checking the calendar for the next time squares are called for.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 210+2=212
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes 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!

A Donation and Party Time!

A donation and a party! That's right folks. These beautiful crocheted donations comes from my old high school friend, Joy. You've seen me post how we re-connected thanks to Facebook. She recently was in town and so I collected up about 30 folks from our class and we had a mini reunion, a party! What fun everyone had. Here we are having margaritas and telling stories when Joy walks in with this big bag of goodies to donate to Bridge and Beyond.

We had a wonderful time catching up, it's been lots of years since we've seen each other. Sadly, I was too sick to go to the last reunion which was our 40th....3 years ago. True...we'll soon be kicking in high gear to find some more folks to plan for the next reunion.

Thank you Joy for your thoughtful donation of 16 hats, and 5 scarves (3 matching sets) to help the homeless in Ohio. Joy hails from The State of Delaware. Interestedly, Delaware has been given many nicknames. Thomas Jefferson gave it the nickname of The Diamond State, due to it's location on the eastern shore a "jewel" among states. It's also been known as The Small Wonder...no explanation needed there, lol. However, in 2002 it was "officially" given the nickname of The First State..........why? Because it was the first state to ratify The US Constitution.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313+15=328
Scarves: 205+5=210
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

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!

A Colorful Crocheted Donation

WOW, look at all the colors! We have solids, variegated, blocks, stripes and more. Thank you Dorothy S (from Wisconsin)for this thoughtful donation of 48 crocheted cotton washcloths. It's wonderful to see you once again here on Bridge and Beyond and really appreciate your support. Hope to see you again, soon AND often. Please keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 161
Cotton Washcloths 194+48=242
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

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 The Bay State

Another pair of new helping hands. YIPPEE. These lovely crocheted cotton washcloths are donated from Nancy (ladyspendcer on RAV), who hails from The Bay State. The Bay State was given as the nickname for Mass, long long ago by it's original settlers because of it's proximity to a number of large bays. It was given it's nickname back in 1789.

In addition to her 18 cotton washcloths she's donated 4 rain poncho's. You all know how well received those are.

Many thanks Nancy, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond. Welcome, we're thrilled you've joined us.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157+4=161
Cotton Washcloths 176+18=194
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Remember to include notes folks with your donations with your name, and email ady so I can make contact**

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!

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths from The Garden State

Thank you Bobbi R from New Jersey, The Garden State for these 18 crocheted cotton washcloths. I've been really pleased with the nice of number of cotton washcloths folks have made and donated.

The Garden State is clouded in mystery and uncertainty. There is no "official" documentation to indicate why the state was so named. However, a book published in 1926 indicates Abraham Browning from Camden names it saying, it's like a barrel over flowing with good things to eat with both Pennsylvania and New York grabbing from each of the 2 open ends. However, long before that there is record of Benjamin Franklin referring to the state as a barrel who ends were open. No official reference though from Benjamin Franklin as to garden.

Thank you Bobbi for your thoughtful donation, please keep up the good work.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 313
Scarves: 205
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 157
Cotton Washcloths 158+18=176
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

**Though it's safe now to say, we here in Ohio are FINALLY past the danger of frost, we did just have hail again the other day, so truly items are still needed for those living out in the elements. Shortly (fingers crossed), we'll pass that by and shift to stock pile mode. We continue to knit and crochet and collect items all year long. I'll continue to deliver to the shelters until they hit the limit they can store, then I'll store here until items are needed again next fall. Sadly, that time will be here all too soon, and we do want to be ready.**

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!