Help comes from The Sunshine State

 Thank you Linda in Florida for this thoughful donation of scarves and hats and cowls.  So very much appreciated and, as you know very much needed here in Central Ohio.  As I write this scheduled post, I'm sitting here with a sweatshirt zipped up in the house and am still a bit cold.  Fall is truly upon us.

There was a little bit of room left in your box and searched to see if you'd packaged any sunshine for us....must have forgotten, lol.

Keep up the good work, Linda.

 2012 Donations:
Hats: 626+2=628
Scarves: 329+11=340
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 274
Squares: 461
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

****Reminder PLEASE folks read details regarding size and color for the items you're knitting and crocheting.  Squares should only be 8 x 8****

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 Matching Set is Donated

Awesome scarf and hat set crocheted by a long time and good friend, Sandie in Louisiana.  Love the detail/texture she's created by using what looks like cables in her crocheted set; believe they are front and back post double or triple crochets?  Many thanks Sandie for your support and your friendship.

Keep up the good work.


 2012 Donations:
Hats: 625+1=626
Scarves: 328+1=329
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 274
Squares: 461
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

****Reminder PLEASE folks read details regarding size and color for the items you're knitting and crocheting.  Squares should only be 8 x 8****

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!

Tipping my Hat to lady in Wyoming

 Thank you unknown knitter from Wyoming.  5 nice warm crocheted hats, and 8 squares.  This picture turned out a bit dark, but I hope you can see the Buckeye Colors for 3 of the hats, camo for the other 2; and the squares are a dark brown and the colorful variegated.  I appreciate your thoughtful donation.  No note accompanied this donation so if you're out there, please sing out so I add your name etc to our list of helping hands.  There was a return address so I know it's from Wyoming, but would like to have additional information.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 620+5=625
Scarves: 328
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32

Mittens: 274
Squares: 453+8=461
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

****Reminder PLEASE folks read details regarding size and color for the items you're knitting and crocheting.  Squares should only be 8 x 8****


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!

Mittens, Scarves and More for Ohio Homeless

Thank you Dorothy M from Virginia for your continued support of our homeless here Ohio.  We appreciate you and your thoughtfulness!  Look at these fabulous mittens (5), scarves (2), slippers (2), cotton washclothes, hats, and personal items!  Everything is so nicely made AND special thanks Dorothy for tagging sizes on your donations.  I appreciate that alot and I know they (the volunteers) at the other end do as well.

Please keep up the good work Dorothy!


2012 Donations:
Hats: 619+1=620
Scarves: 326+2=328
Slippers: 136+2=138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 269+5=274
Squares: 453
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

 ***If you're from Rock Springs Wyoming and sent a donation, please make contact by leaving a comment below and or email me please at sandycrochet@gmail.com***

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!

Teddy Bear Hugs to Comfort The Wee Ones

 Imagine your son, your daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild cold, afraid and hungry.  They've been tossed out of the house/apt/condo because of financial troubles and or medical troubles of a parent or guardian.  Imagine they don't know where they're going to sleep tonight, whether they'll be warm or cold.  No doubt they too wonder if they're going to sleep hungry.  A terrible situation for anyone, adult or child.  But, so scarey for a child who may be too young to understand what's happening to him and his family.

Remember the love and comfort holding a special Teddy Bear or stuffed animal can bring?  Rachel B from England has knitted and donated 15 Teddy Bear Hugs for those children.  Please click to enlarge so you can see how truly adorable these bears are.  Look at the colors and the details, right down to a knitted scarf around their neck.  Some of cute little Teddy Bears certainly will find their warm into the heart of little girls, while others are geared for little boys who need comfort and a hug.  They are all soft and so cuddly. 

I'm holding one here to give you more of close up picture.  Aren't they all precious!  While collecting dolls/toys/ etc is not part of our mission, I was thrilled when Rachel contacted me after reading about our mission to ask if I thought these could be put to good use.  Oh my YES, was my answer.  These will go to Homeless Families Foundation to be used to aid wee ones make the adjustment of their frightening situation.  Thank you Rachel for your thoughtfulness and your skill helping hands!  Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Rachel's listed on the blog log, do hop over and visit with her, I know you'll enjoy looking at all her creations.



2012 Donations:
Hats: 619
Scarves: 326
Slippers: 136
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 269
Squares: 453
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

 ***If you're from Rock Springs Wyoming and sent a donation, please make contact by leaving a comment below and or email me please at sandycrochet@gmail.com***

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!

Helping Ohio's Homeless is a Year Long Quest

Above you see a wonderful crocheted donation from our friend, Nikki S.  Lots of scarves (11), couple of hats and a warm cowl.  Nice color variety too.  Many thanks Nikki for your thoughtful donation.  It's both appreciated, and very much needed.  I've begun wearing a sweatshirt/fleece etc here in the house; it's no longer comfortable without bundling up.  Temps have been dipping into the 40's at night with some frost.  I fear the good weather is now past.  Presumably we'll have a few nice days here and there, but anyone without heat, or without a roof over their heads now will be in need.

The cold, damp Ohio fall and winters are upon us.  Even on a sunny day, when that sun goes down, it's uncomfortable.  Let's gear up with our yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks and do what we can to aid those in need.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 617+2=619
Scarves: 315+11=326
Slippers: 136
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 269
Squares: 453
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404Misc 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, and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

***If you're from Rock Springs Wyoming and sent a donation, please make contact by leaving a comment below and or email me please at sandycrochet@gmail.com***

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!