Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Monday, February 28, 2011

Hookers Helping the Homeless....Awesome

crocheted items for homelessRoseMarie has helped us again with her crochet hook. Hats, scarves, leg warmers, and squares. And look to the far left in the picture, she sent along dodads. I'm sure there's a real name for them, but I don't know what it is. Dodads are cool decorative things that can be added to garments like hats and scarves. She crocheted cute little flower like decorative items in several colors. I'll use these RoseMarie, heck might even add a couple to a ghan or something. Keep checking in to see what becomes of them.

Have you checked out the map at the bottom of the blog? Is your state listed? Please check the lists (both with and without blogs) in the sidebar to see if I have the state your from listed. If not, PLEASE send me an email or leave a comment here. Thanks

2011

Scarves 96+4=100
Hats 166+4=170
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 8
Ghans 10
Squares 167+4=171
Sweaters 5

**Still would like to locate Patty L from Ohio, and need Adrienne from NY's email. If anyone out there knows them, please sing out. **

Have you read any of the updates here on the blog lately? Please read the How Can You Help tab on the top of the blog.

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!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Colorful Blocks for Faith Mission, stage 2

These 25 colorful knitted squares accompanied me this past weekend to and from St. Louis. You might remember this donation from Rose Marie HERE (though some of these colorful knitted squares came in her later donations too).
I've used her squares here and there making ghans for those abused and or homeless mothers and children and delivered them to Faith Mission. I made one entire ghan HERE of her burgundy and blue squares.

The sage green yarn used in the edging here is a gift from my DD, Christine. I was able to get all 25 squares edged on the return from ST. Louis trip, so they are now ready for stage 3 which is the assembly process. Stay tuned.

My car trip was a very productive one. On the way to St. Louis I worked on a Baby Blue Ghan for my nieces, soon to be born little one...you can check it out here.

**Pictures of all the ghans donated and those assembled thus far can be seen by clicking on the Give a Square Badge in the sidebar**

*****A few days left of Toasty Tootsie's, you can still read about it by clicking on the badge in the sidebar*****

Have you checked out the map at the bottom of the blog? Is your state listed? Please check the lists (both with and without blogs) in the sidebar to see if I have the state your from listed. If not, PLEASE send me an email or leave a comment here. Thanks
2011

Scarves 96
Hats 166
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 8
Ghans 10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

*-*-*-Keep an eye peeled for next month's special project....SOCKS*-*-*-

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!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Helping Hands for Ohio's Homeless

knitted items for homelessThank you Pat from Ohio, our newest pair of helping hands. Knitted yummies abound. 3 soft hats, 6 warm scarves, 1 cute pair of slippers, and a combo hat/scarf. I personally love these hat scarf combo's. Anyone know if they have a name? I have an especially small head for an adult and so sizing is an issue. These combo units are great for that, also great for versatility.

Thank you Pat for your thoughtful donation. It's greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you around The Bridge often. (counted the combo unit in with scarves)

**Few more days of Toasty Tootsies!**

2011
Scarves 89+7=96
Hats 163+3=166
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7+1=8
Ghans 10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!

Friday, February 25, 2011

A Milestone along with warmth for our Homeless

This is the 350th blog post! I'm pretty excited by that, hope you are too.

scarvesKnitted and crocheted scarves from Adrienne from NY. Well actually from Adrienne's mother and her friend. I always love it when people get others involved. Adrienne mentioned our cause to her mother; who indicated she and her friend had scarves they had made and could donate. Thank You!

The bright orange is a set with matching hat and scarf. I LOVE that yarn. What did you use?

2011

Scarves 78+11=89
Hats 162+1=163
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Fun and Funky

blanket and scarf setThis fun, funky, and frilly little blanket is crocheted. What a fun color combination Chizoba. Be sure and click on the picture to enlarge it. Notice the little flower on the hat and scarf set, also crocheted. Chizoba's helping hands are from Virginia. I love seeing how many states have helping hands for this worthy project of warming the homeless. Donations come in all shapes, sizes and colors and all are appreciated.

Keep up the good work folks.

2011

Scarves 77+1=78
Hats 161+1=162
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 9+1=10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

**Have you read about Toasty Tootsie's? Check the sidebar.
***Have you recently read the How Can I Help? Check tabs at the top
****Have you checked to see if I have the state you're from listed with your name?


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!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mother and Daughter Team up to Help Homeless

crocheted stripesThe pretty bright cheery striped crocheted afghan was made by Rebeccah. You might remember her fabulous donation not too long ago. Click here to see it. Look at all colors. Thank you Rebeccah for your on going support.
patch workRebeccah's mother, Cindy put this darling patch blanket together. Click to enlarge the picture. I'm not sure if she re-purposed sweaters to make this, but it looks like a good possibility. I love the color combination here and know whomever receives this is going to be warm and happy.
log cabin style afghanThis ghan of many colors makes me think of a quilt, log cabin I think it what this style square when quilted is called. Another beautiful bright cheery crocheted afghan to warm those in need at Faith Mission. Cindy and her daughter Rebeccah are from Ohio. What a marvelous mother daughter team.
crocheted scarvesAnd two fabulous scarves also made by this dynamic duo. Thank you ladies!


2011

Scarves 75+2=77
Hats 161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 6+3=9
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!

Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?