Money for Socks

Thank you Sherri. Next time I head out shopping, I'll take your check and buy some more socks for our folks under the bridge. This is greatly appreciated.

I tried to get the photo showing your the check without giving away important info regarding the check and person etc. Stay tuned for pictures of the socks, they are forth coming.

Socks are needed all year long folks, even in the hot months, wet feet are uncomfortable and unhealthy.

2011
Scarves 19
Hats 36
Mittens 0
Socks 5
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 47

January projects going on are: Give a Square and Rainbow Project, check them out please.

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Tipping my Hat for Hats for Homeless

Look at these marvelous, cute, and warm hats knitted by our newest pair of helping hands, Mary. We have a Mary here in Ohio; and now we have a Mary in Nebraska.

I love the details in these hats, very very cute. Be sure and click on the picture so you can see everything better. That's always a feature here on Bridge and Beyond; but from time to time I remind you of it.

I've added Mary's blog link in the blog log, so please pop over and say hi. I'm sure she'd love some company there. Visiting each other's blogs is always fun.

Welcome to our cause Mary in Nebraska, we're thrilled to have you join us and look forward to getting to know you better; as well as more goodies from you. Hope to see you often.

2011
Scarves 19
Hats 26+10=36
Mittens 0
Socks 5
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 47

Please read all about our special January Project, "Rainbow Project". Kids helping kids...how special is that!

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

I am so greatful for donations for the homeless

Thank you Sarah. You've once again shown how generous you are. We appreciate all your efforts more then you realize. Sarah's been a wonderful supporter donating to our homeless since she and I met over on The Hive. Sarah sent 3 matching hat and scarf sets, 3 additional hats, 2 personal care packages (which are always wonderful), 6 squares that you know will be used to create more ghans for our folks in need at Faith Mission, and 5 pairs of warm socks.

Everything is far prettier than it shows in this picture. It's a bit blurry. I think I had to recharge my batteries right after this too. Sorry folks.

Many thanks Sarah for your on going support.

2011
Scarves 16+3=19
Hats 20+6=26
Mittens 0
Socks 0+5=5
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 41+6=47

Please read details for Give a Square and Rainbow Project in the side bar.

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Vacation Ghan for Homeless

My darling daughter started this ghan over her Thanksgiving break when she came to visit for a few days, and picked it up again when she returned for Christmas. Thus my naming it, vacation ghan. She crocheted it in stripes using a variety of stitches. The variegated stripes are v-stitch, and the vertical stripes are a combination of double crochet (green), and shells with front post double crochet (cream, burgundy, and dusty rose).
Wanted to show you her progress. Once she got the variegated stripes done she got the idea for the shells and began crocheting the vertical portion.
She made wonderful headway before she had to head back to St. Louis. I'll be finishing it up for her by joining the sections and completing the last section of shells, and doing something about a border.
What a wonderful way to spend one's vacation, making something for someone else. This ghan will go to Faith Mission.

Thank you darling daughter. Wish you could have stayed longer. Thank you for your thoughtful donation and giving your time.

2011
Scarves 16
Hats 20
Mittens 0
Socks 0
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 41

Remember we have 2 programs this month, the end of Give a Square and the very special Rainbow Project.

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

More goodies for the homeless

Our long time supporter and friend, Sandie has sent a beautiful turquoise scarf and 2 interesting crocheted squares. I LOVE the color, sooooooooo pretty. The black and red stripe will also get put to good use. I'll be adding these squares to those I have on hand and soon be designing another ghan. Remember squares are being accepted for our Give a Square Program until the end of this month. (details in side bar)

2011
Scarves 15+1=16
Hats 20
Mittens 0
Socks 0
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 39+2=41

Have you read about our special RainBow Project for the month of January? If not, please do.

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Stage Two, Bright Blocks for Faith Mission

Am enjoying working on stage 2 of this bright block ghan from crocheted squares from Anne, Carol, Pat, and Kris. Edging all squares in sc, then joining, then edging a strip again for a larger border, then joining those stripes. It's coming along nicely. By the time you read this scheduled post; am hoping to have another ghan designed and be working on the colorful knitted block ghan.

Give a Square continues through out the month of January, so you still have time to get squares in. AND don't forget about our special "Rainbow Project".

2011
Scarves 15
Hats 20
Mittens 0
Socks 0
Slippers 3
Ghans 0
Squares 39


Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!