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!

Pretty Donations from a Mother and Daughter Team

Our mother and daughter team of Liz (minnisoda from the ville) and Lindsay from Minnesota have donated squares, hats, and scarves.  Liz crochets and her daughter Lindsay knits.  A wonderful team effort and an awesome donation.

I can hardly wait to play with your squares Liz, love them all, but the ones with the flowers in the center are adorable!  I had to show lots of restraint not to immediately do something with them, as I'm currently working on 3 afghans.  Knitted one, and putting together 2 from donated squares, so really had to force myself to bag your squares.  Those flower ones have to be spring ghan for sure....Spring Bouquet might end of being the name of it.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784+2=786
Scarves: 523+3=526
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+51=780
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)

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 Texas to aid Ohio's Homeless

Hello and Welcome to our lastest pair of helping hands, Kim K from Texas.  She's crocheted and donated 6 nicely sized scarves.  The men folk will like those nice big camo and dark green one.  Please welcome Kim to our group.

Keep up the good work Kim and we sure hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  AND, if you're reading this Kim, would you please make contact by leaving me a comment here on the blog with your email addy, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.


Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517+6=523
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729
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)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the 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!

Warm Donations for the Homeless

Wonderful donation from our friend, Dorothy M. from Virginia.  Nice warm mittens in a variety of sizes and colors.

 AND clapping because they're nicely labeled with size.  This is something I'm asking everyone to do, please.  I try on mittens, and hold up stretch and try on some hats to try and determine size, to determine which bag they should go into in order to get to the right person/organization.  I honestly can't try on everything, nor is that method the best option.  Anytime I have to take additional time here, it delays your wonderful items getting to those in need.  Nothing fancy is needed.  These are nice little white tags that can be purchased very inexpensively.  Notes are hand written which is fine.  You save me huge amount of time, as well as the shelters at the other end.  Please label and pair mittens, slippers.  Label hats.  Scarves aren't an issue.  I don't know what size you made, but you know by what pattern you followed, or by what you intended to make.


**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784+2=786
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+5=296
Squares: 739
Socks: 193+2=195
Rain Poncho's 209+2=211
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)



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 Coloful Squares Donated

Look at these cheery granny squares crocheted and donated by our friend, Robyn B.  Don't they bring a smile to your face!  Many thanks Robyn for your on going support, we appreciate it and I know those who receive your goodies do as well.  Please keep up the good work.

**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+10=739
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)


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 June C from Wisconsin for your Donation

 What's in box #1?  Knitted warm goodies from a new pair of helping hands, June C from the state of Wisconsin.  Hats, scarves, and mittens.  Nice sets, some knitted and some crocheted.  These look suitably sized for young and older teens and adult women.

 And is box #2 from our new friend, June C from Wisc. items suitable for men and women, adults.  Thank you June, we're always happy to get new helping hands.  Please email me or leave comment here with your email.

June is one of the ladies I've been looking for, in emails, facebook, ravelry and other on line groups.  If anyone knows June C from Wisc, please sing out.

Donations: 2012
Hats 774+10=784
Scarves: 510+7517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 279+12=291
Squares: 729
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)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the 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!