Completed Afghans for Homeless Families Foundation

 Thank you Tristi for putting this beautiful afghan, Crown Jewels together.  I love that you choose black to edge and join, it really pops! 

This gorgeous ghan is called Purple Mountain Majesty.  Thank you Trisit.  I so appreciate your help with assembling these ghans.  These two afghans truly show team work at it's finest.  Squares from lots of different hands, some solids, some variegated, some granny style in stitches, others sorta sampler style all pulled beautifully together by Tristi's skillful hands.

These afghans are both nicely sized for families and will be very much appreciated by Homeless Families Foundation and the 2 families who received them.

And, as Tristi and I pass squares and completed ghans back and forth, we're enjoying the bonus of building a nice friendship as we get to know each other better with each visit over tea.

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:114
Afghans: 6+2=8
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 152
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 #978 just 22 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and 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.

Mint Chocolate Chip Afghan for Homeless Families

Here's Mint Chocolate Chip .  The colors look a bit faded due probably to the sunlight coming in.  Wanted you to see this blocking process.  Sometimes folks say acyrlic yarn can't be blocked.  They're wrong.  It can.  Sometimes easily with just a few tugs here and there if you're working on smoothing an edge for instants.  Somtimes ghans need more then others and more time in the blocking process...just depends on stitches and tension when putting them together, how many different hands and stitches were involved etc.  This did need substantial blocking with pinning and wetting it a 2nd time.  But, I wanted to show you how well it works.

Here it is all nice and dried, with pins removed.  Turned out beautiful, didn't it.  And look at the difference in the colors?  Different times of the day I think too played into it being a more true picture.  This is a bit more true to coloring, though the green is a bit more minty then I'm seeing in this picture.  The browns and greens look really nice together.  These squares were donated by our good fiend AnneMarie

Remember?  And put together for us by another good friend, Sherry K.  Many thanks ladies!

By the time you read this post, this afghan is probably already in use.  Delivery was made prioviosly while this post was  in que.  Keep up the good work folks!


*Reminders:
Please avoid the use of white, off-white, beige's as they show the dirt too easily.  Remember our folks don't have easy access to doing laundry.
Please remember visiting and commenting here on the blog is helpful.  It helps our blog placement, which in turns makes it easier to find other helping hands....that means more people we can help.  So, please visit frequently spend some time and leave comments.  We all enjoy seeing each others work.  We all enjoy the supportive comments on our labors.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave a comment.  You do not need to give your last name, so there's no security situation.  It's quick and easy and helpful.  Click the work comment, type your comment in the white box and click the drop down that says name and url...if you don't have a blog leave that space empty.  If you like, leave your facebook profile url there.  Then click ok or publish and bingo....you're done.


2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:114
Afghans: 5+1=6
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 152
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


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.

Hats for Homeless so Important

Thank you Mary C (Marushka on RAV) for these wonderful crocheted hats.  They're so nicely made, warm and soft.  We appreciate your on going support.

Please keep up the good work.

*Reminders:
Please avoid the use of white, offwhite, beige's as they show the dirt too easily.  Remember our folks don't have easy access to doing laundry.
Please remember visiting and commenting here on the blog is helpful.  It helps our blog placement, which in turns makes us easier to find other helping hand....that means more people we can help.  So, please visit frequently spend some time and leave comments.  We all enjoy seeing each others work.  We all enjoy the supportive comments on our labors.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave a comment.  You do not need to give your last name, so there's no security situation.  It's quick and easy and helpful.  Click the work comment, type your comment in the white box and click the drop down that says name and url...if you don't have a blog leave that space empty.  If you like leave your facebook profile url there.  Then click ok or publish and bingo....you're done.


2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:102+12=114
Afghans: 4+1=5
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151+1=152
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

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.

Crocheter from Virginia Helps Ohio's Homeless

Look at what a good friend, and long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia has donated!  A gorgeous afghan in what I believe is a shell stitch...very pretty.  She's donated socks, a cotton washcloth, some plastic containers for the meal prep, some very pretty purple yarn(that you know will get put to good use), and some dishtowels and potholders.  Those dishtowels and pot holders will be awesome for the shelters families and or it their moving out packages when they transition from shelter living to their permanent housing .  Very nice Gail, many thanks!

Please keep up the good work.


Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:102+12=114
Afghans: 4+1=5
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151+1=152
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


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 from New York will Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Barbara F from New York for this thoughtful and colorful crocheted donation of hats, scarves, headbands, and slippers.  Very nice.  I particularly like the color combination of the orange hat; and the slippers are made with double thickness yarn something I'm really in favor of.  The double yarn makes them obviously warmer, thicker, and more durable!

Please keep up the good work.

Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  261+6=267
Scarves: 223+1=224
Socks:102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 79+2=81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151
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


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.

Colorful and Warm Donations

Thank you Sue F from Ohio for this wonderful donation.  I love those slippers!  Folks be sure and click the picture so you can see them better.  I believe she's used double yarn; but am not certain what type of yarn.  Sue...is it double DK or sock yarn?  Very nice and I love fun mix of colors.  She's also knitted 3 nice warm hats and a pair of mittens, and a crocheted scarf.  Again, I think the hats and scarf is double yarn?

Thanks also for remembering to tag those hats and slippers with size...that's very much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.

Folks this is blog post #973...can you believe we're only 27 posts away from hitting 1,000!!!!  That's pretty exciting to me because all those posts represent wonderful donations from good people like YOU!

Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  258+3=261
Scarves: 222+2=223
Socks:102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77+2=79
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 19+1=20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151
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


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.