Donations for Those Less Fortunate

Take a look at another awesome donation from our good friend Gail B from Virginia.  Gails has donated sandwich size zip log bags for Rae to use for her meal ministry.  She'll be thrilled to get these 500 bags along with the person care items.  In addition, Gail has crocheted cotton washcloths, scarves, and a hat...always wonderful.  She also donated some yarn.  Special thanks, and congrats on your new skill of crocheting in the round.  The hat is awesome and a perfect size.  I love it when people share how they've learned to do something new because of Bridge and Beyond.  I feel like that's a bonus we all get from encouraging and inspiring each other.

Thank you very much for your thoughtful donation, we all appreciate your on going support.

2013 Donations:

Hats:  387+1=388
Scarves: 305+9=314
Socks: 224
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 150
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 426+9=435
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Taking Time to Help Those in Need, Priceless

Here's a wonderful donation from our good friend AnneMarie from New York.  AnneMarie hook's been busy making cotton washcloths, hats, and slippers.  Love the slippers Gail, what pattern did you use?  Love to add it to the slipper tab.  RoseMarie and I were just chatting the other day about a single crocheted vs double crocheted slipper as a means of making the slipper warmer and more sturdy.  Special thanks for tagging your hats and slippers with size!

AnneMarie also sent 2 dozen socks for both men and women, razors and forks.  Rae will be thrilled to have those items to help those she feeds that live outdoors!

Many thanks AnneMarie and please keep up the good work!

Busy hands are happy hands, and happy hands help people in need, thank you all for your on going support.  So many of you give so willing of your time and talents, I thank you all.


2013 Donations:


Hats:  384+3=387
Scarves: 305
Socks: 200+24=224
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 142+8=150
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 421+5=426
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Sending Sunshine and Donations

Oh my goodness, I don't know what happened to this picture!  I wasn't aware that I moved, but something must have happened.  Sooooooo sorry it's soooooo blurry.  I did sharpening it a bit with the photo software.  This donation which in person is pretty, colorful and not blurry is from our friend Catherine W from the Sunshine State of Florida.  Thank you for your thoughtful donation and on going support.  Catherine crocheted hats, scarves, and 2 shawls.

Many thanks Catherine, please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:


Hats:  377+7=384
Scarves: 293+12=305
Socks: 200
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 142
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 421
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 12+2=14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls & associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Giving From the Heart Makes My Day

Thank you Rose Marie for your ongoing support and thoughtful donation.  Rose Marie has donated some hand wipe/facial cleaners things that will be a nice addition for our folks living out in the elements.  She's crocheted a couple of headbands, scarf and hat, slippers and cotton washcloths in addition to her personal care items.  Nicely done, and please Keep up the good work~

2013 Donations:


Hats:  376+1=377
Scarves: 292+1-293
Socks: 200
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 141+1=142
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 419+2=421
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 12
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls & associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Crocheted Donations Always Make Me Smile

Thank you Barbara F for your thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies and personal care items, AND yarn!  Very nice.  We appreciate your on going support and know your donation will be well received.  Barbara was recently on a business trip and saved her soap, shampoo's and lotions etc from her hotel room...that always a nice way to donate personal care items.

Keep up the good work Barbara!

Where does time go folks, goodness the month of June is flying by.  We're still having some cool nights and mornings here, not at all typical for this time of year.  We've spent alot of time opening and closing our windows, putting on fleece until the chills leaves in the morning...so do hope you're all still busy knitting and crocheting.  If you've not yet had a chance to make slippers...there's still time, please check the slipper tab for necessary information.  AND remember you can make slippers other times as well, not just for this month that it's a focus.

2013 Donations:

Hats:  374+2=376
Scarves: 289+3=292
Socks: 200
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 141
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 419
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 12
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls & associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Sharing Stories About Knitting and Crocheting

We've been enjoying reading stories from some of you who donate your knitting and crocheting for Ohio's Homeless and others in need.  If you've missed any, here's a chance to catch up on the fun, cute, and sweet stories about how folks learned their craft.

My story about Knitting and Crocheting is Here.

Sandie P's crochet story is HERE

Marjorie M's story is HERE

Sherry K's story is HERE

Tristi's story is HERE

Sue F's story is HERE

Sorry this picture is so blurry folks, but I took it from my yard as the sunset was waning using the zoom as far as it would go on my camera.  I thought the cross against the soon to be night sky was cool.  This is far enough from my house you couldn't through a ball that far, it's farther then a football field and is a block away and a street over to give you a feel.  It's not a scene we see often either, as the trees really fill in it's blocked out.

Where's your story?  I know you all have one.  Who taught you to knit or crochet?  How old were you?  Why did you learn?  We want details.  Send them my way via email sandycrochet at gmail.com and I'll share it so we can all enjoy it.

**There's still time left in June to focus on slippers, but for those who like to look ahead.  Mittens will be our focus for July.  I've added a few months to our working calendar, please check it out.  Some of you may remember we lost our whole page of mitten information and patterns.  Please send me links and or patterns (that don't break copyright issues) so we can rebuild our mitten page.**


2013 Donations:

Hats:  374
Scarves: 289
Socks: 200
Afghans: 30
Slippers: 141
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 419
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 12
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls & associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.