Sister Join Forces to Support Ohio's Homeless

 Our friend Marjorie M from Minnesota has been busy spreading the word of our need and has recruited her sister, Kari S from Wisconsin to be our newest pair of helping hands.  How awesome is that!  When the awesome sisters got together for the recent Thanksgiving Holiday, Kari past along these 2 boxes of crocheted and knitted goodies to Marjorie who got them in the mail to us.  AWESOME!

You can see a lots of variety in her hats, and scarves.  She also included some personal care items, and headbands.  We're thrilled to have you join us Kari S from Wisc, and hope to see you often here at Bridge and Beyond.  And thanks too Marjorie for helping us out by recruiting your sister, well done!  Marjorie dedicated this wonderful donation to her husband, John's memory.  I'm sorry for your loss, Marjorie.  I'm sure he feels honored to have you remember him this way.

Keep up the good work ladies!

**Please remember to check the tabs across the top of the blog periodically.  Information about sizes, colors, fibers is available.  Patterns are added, changed over time and it's important to stay current on the needs of those we help.  AND remember you don't have to be a blogger to do that, simply click the tab and read.  If you have questions regarding certain donations not addressed there, please leave a comment and or shoot me an email.  Thank You.**

 
Donations: 2012
Hats 853+18=871
Scarves: 572+16=588
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls: 5
Vest 1
Afghans: 42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 849
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 521
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)



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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

What's Inside Box Number 2 and 3?

 Diana K has been more then busy.   Take a look and you'll see what I mean.  Holly cow, and Wow!!  Above see a purple and green granny square afghan (before I laundered and blocked it), a blue shawl, 4 squares, and 7 cotton washcloths.  Must not let my DD see the purple and green afghan, as those are her favorite colors.  Once laundered and blocked this will make a nice size afghan for a little girl, and or a lapghan size ghan for a teen or adult female.  What lady/girl/woman doesn't like purple and green!  But, wait folks this was only box #1....wanna see what was in box #2?

 Of course you do.  Here then is box #2, crocheted and knitted matching hat and scarf sets.  The light green set is knitted and lighter weight then the others which are all crocheted.  I LOVE the salmon colored one, such a pretty shade.  But...hold on, there's still box #3................

 I'm beginning to wonder if Diana stays up all night...how did you get sooooooooo much done?  This box contains 5 more matching sets (hats and scarves), all crocheted, and 47 cotton washcloths!  The cotton washcloths are stacked up, but if you click the picture to enlarge (which you can always do here on the blog) you'll be able to see the 4 colors.  Because blue and green has always been one of my personal favorite color combinations, I really that pile.  I've used that variegated cotton before as well, and it's quite pretty. 

Thank you, thank you Diana for your wonderful donation, and your on going support, please keep up the good work.

**If you a person who visits the blog, but is shy and hasn't posted comments, let me nudge you a bit.  Why, you might wonder.  Visiting, spending time, and leaving comments helps the blog.  The more visits, the more comments this blog gets; helps it's placement with search engines.  A good placement with search engines is vital in the continued growth of the blog and it's ability to be visible to more people who may be searching for a place to make donations to.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave blog comments.  You need not be concerned about privacy either, you don't need to leave your last name.  I never do within my posts.  Beneath each blog post, you click comment and a white square pops up.  Type your comment there.  Then you click the drop down box which gives you options as to your signature...all you do is type your name (first name and maybe last initial or the state you're from), leave the url space empty if you do not have a blog/webpage, or profile page.  That's it!  Easy Peasy.  I know many of you have donated often over the last several years and have never left a comment.  PLEASE DO!  When you help the blog's placement, we attract more helpers which gives us the ability to reach more people in need.  So you see...it truly does help and is IMPORTANT.  The bonus is, everyone who donates loves to see nice comments about their donations, so please.....stop being shy and let us know you were here by leaving a comment.**

Donations: 2012
Hats 842+11=853
Scarves: 561+11=572
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls: 4+1=5
Vest 1
Afghans: 41+1=42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845+4=849
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467+54=521
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Welcome Home and Merry Christmas

 This Christmas Time Afghan is, I think a very special Welcome Home Gift for one of our families at Homeless Families Foundation.  These red and green squares were crocheted (Filet Crochet) by our very good friend, AnneMarie in New York.  Each row has a different shape. The 5 shapes are: Tree, Bell, Candy Cane, Santa Sleigh, and Wreath, 30 squares in all.  I crocheted them together with white and added 4 rows of sc followed by a row of sc in red and then dark green for a nice wide border.

Thank you AnneMarie for your awesome squares, they were fun to put together.

**Speaking of squares, as you know I've asked that you all hold mailing your squares until I call for them again; as I need to get more ghans assembled and make room.  However, let's share some square love.  February is the month of love, Valentine's Day and all.  It's been awhile since we've sent afghans to our friends at Pine Street Inn(see badge in right sidebar).  Their mission is like our own, housing those folks in need.  Squares you wish to make and mail during the month of February will be set aside, not for me to assemble; but for a mass mailing of squares to our friends at Pine Street Inn.  Please only mail during that month.  I still have plenty here to put together for Homeless Families Foundation and will not need additional squares for some time.**

Donations: 2012
Hats 842
Scarves: 561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40+1=41
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)



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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warming Heads and Necks of the Homeless

Thank you Jen (missilbird on Rav) for these awesome hats and cowls/neckgators.  Both the hats and cowls are super soft, and doubly warm and thick!  Fabulous.  Jen's also sent along some personal care items (toothpaste and brushes and floss).  Thanks so much Jen, for your on going support; keep up the good work. 

**What state are you all from?  We have 3 lists of supporters (those who donate) here on the blog.  One list is those with a facebook, ravelry, or other such profile page; one is a list of those with blogs and or webpages, and one (across the top of the blog) is a list of those who donate but don't have a page here on the net.  PLEASE find your name, make sure you're on the right list AND...if there isn't a state listed beside your name leave a comment here so I can add it.  We've made good headway getting the lists updated; but still sadly have some that are incomplete.  Knowing what state your from serves several purposes.  On the fun side of things, we have our map at the bottom of the blog.  Have you seen the map?  If not, scroll down please and check it out.  The map isn't as current as it could be, so with your help...let's get it updated and see how many states are represented with donations.  And while I don't a world map, I do have the countries that have representation outside the United States.  On the practical side of things, knowing what state your from can help me identify who sent what when.  We have multiple people with the same name, so knowing the state helps me narrow things down when I'm trying to find someone to make contact.  When I try to locate someone, I spend LOTS of time...looking through all 3 lists, my emails, my contacts on facebook, and ravelry and other places...even with all that it is sometimes quite difficult  AND VERY TIME CONSUMING.  Thanks!**

Donations: 2012
Hats 840+2=842
Scarves: 561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)




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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Thank You Gail B from Virginia

Wonderful donation from our good friend and long long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia.  Gail has been busy.  Look at the nice large scarves!  She's also sent along a bag of lip balm which is always a good item.  I can't get by a day without using chapstick/lipbalm myself; so imagine how it is for those living in the cold.

Keep up the good work Gail, we surely appreciate you!

**Remember folks to make all your wonderful donations out of washable fibers, dry cleaning isn't an option for the folks in need (and please avoid novelty fibers).**



Donations: 2012
Hats 840
Scarves: 551+10=561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 299
Squares: 843+2=845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

West Virginia Helping Hands for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for this thoughtful donation.  What a nice variety of goodies.  Kathy has crocheted and donated a cotton washcloth (and soap), 4 scarves and matching hats, 2 pairs of mittens, and 15 squares.

All your goodies will be put to good use, please keep up the good work!

Now that November is past I'd prefer that you hold mailing squares until I can get  enough afghans assembled to make some room.  I'll sing out when the next collection month for squares is, so please keep checking in.

Donations: 2012
Hats 836+4=840
Scarves: 547+4=551
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297+2=299
Squares: 828+15=843
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 466+1=467
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!