Donating Spring Colors

 Such pretty pretty spring colors, if only it really were spring you'd see me doing a happy dance .  But, surely these pretty spring colored crocheted cotton washcloths will bring a smile to the face of those who receive them.  Click to enlarge the picture.  There aren't two sizes here, I just opened a few so you could see the nice work of our newest pair of helping hands, Dianne L from California.  If you can, look how she tied them.  She's folded them nicely in 4th's and tied them to stay that way.  Make a lovely presentation.  What a clever trick.  I need to remember this the next time I gift a cloth or two.

We're thrilled to have you join us Dianne and hope to see you often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.


**Reminders:
March's focus is quilts and afghans, please see details in tab across the top of the blog.
Please rememeber to always include a note with your donation with your name and email addy.
Please visit the blog often, and please leave comments when you do.  That is helpful to the blogs placement with search engines which helps us attract more helping hands.......giving us the very important ability to help more people in need.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave comments.  Type your comment, click name and url in the drop down box, type in your name and either leave the url space blank or add your facebook profile page url.  Please do not leave anonymous comments.  They do not help the blog, and they most generally end up in the spam folder.


2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  217
Scarves: 110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 114+20=134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations are Always Appreciated

Thank you Rose Marie for your continued support, it's greatly appreciated.  Rose Marie has donated tissues, shampoo, plastic grocery bags, slippers, cotton washcloths, a headband, and matching hat and scarf.  She's also included 2 little crocheted bags with cream inside.  Many thanks Rose Marie, and as always, please keep up the good work.

**Reminders:
March's focus is quilts and afghans, please see details in tab across the top of the blog.
Please rememeber to always include a note with your donation with your name and email addy.
Please visit the blog often, and please leave comments when you do.  That is helpful to the blogs placement with search engines which helps us attract more helping hands.......giving us the very important ability to help more people in need.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave comments.  Type your comment, click name and url in the drop down box, type in your name and either leave the url space blank or add your facebook profile page url.  Please do not leave anonymous comments.  They do not help the blog, and they most generally end up in the spam folder.



2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  216+1=217
Scarves: 109+1=110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 76+1=77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 113+1=114
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Helping Homeless Through our Donations

Thank you Emily P for thoughtful donation.  Emily has covered a couple of areas here with her donation variety.  She has crocheted scarves, nice large ones the adults will enjoy and items Rae will put to good use as she prepares and feeds cold homeless folks on Saturday mornings.  She's included plastic grocery and garbage bags, Styrofoam cups, and plastic containers.  There's also a nice cheery cotton washcloth.

The plastic containers will be used for left overs and meal preparation, the cups to serve hot chocolate and coffee, the garbage bags for the homeless to put their few belongings in, the grocery bags to carry their hot meal in.

Very nice and please keep up the good work, Emily.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  216
Scarves: 106+3=109
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 76
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 112+1=113
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations of Hats and Scarves

Thank you Barbara F from New York for this thoughtful donation of hats and scarves.  The hats are a nice variety of sizes and the scarves are circle scarves/mobious style.  Heads and necks will be warmer now.  So happy to have you're on going support, please keep up the good work.

Folks did you know Barbara has many talents?  She does, she makes soap, jewelry, lotion bars, and paints shells!  Check it out HERE. 

*Reminders:
Please avoid open airy stitches, we're after warmth and durability.  One way to avoid open stitches is to downsize your needles and hooks.  You can also double up with yarn...which is particularly good when making slippers for both the warmth and durability.  If you can poke your fingers through the stitches easily...it's too open and lacy. 

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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  210+6=216
Scarves: 104+2=106
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 76
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:112
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  I appreciate it and your steadfastness with visiting and commenting on the blog.  Marjorie has crocheted 16 cotton washcloths which I know will be a big hit when their donated to the shelters; along with some personal care items, supplies needed in the meal prep and socks.    The two paisley bags on the right had side of the picture are insulted bags (probably lunch bags?), they can be used in several ways I'm sure for our folks in need.

Keep up the good work Marjorie!

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  280
Scarves: 239
Socks: 140+6=146
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 110
Rain Ponchos:202
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 164+16=180
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

***and this blog post is #992 just 8 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations To Keep Heads and Toes Warm

What an awesome donation.  Look at all these marvelous slippers and hats!  Thank you Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida for this thoughtful donation.  She has a nice variety in sizes for both the hats and the slippers and everything is so nicely tagged!  Love the nice dark colors, they work for everyone and don't show the dirt which is always a plus.  Please keep up the good work Sandra!

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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  198+12=210
Scarves: 104
Socks: 98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 66+10=76
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:112
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.