Knitted Slippers Warm Cold Feet

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for these 9 pair of knitted slippers.  Nice work!  Special thanks to for pairing and labeling them with the size.  Greatly appreciated.  Kathy's knitted needles have been busy making 3 set of slippers for men, women, and children.  She's also included some personal care items.   Kathy left me a note indicating she used Aunt Maggies Slipper Pattern from Bev Qualheim for this slippers.

Keep up the good work Kathy.

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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  129
Scarves: 91
Socks: 70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 40+9=49
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

New York Donations Help Ohio Homeless

Thank you AnneMarie in New York.  Once again your generosity is so greatly appreciated.  AnneMarie has crocheted and donated slippers, and mittens.  She's also donated hand and feet warmers, and socks.  All great items.  And special thanks too for pairing and labeling your slippers and mittens.

Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  118
Scarves: 91
Socks: 56+14=70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 33+7=40
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14+1=15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

 
 Reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarns, suede and all non washable fibers.
Please avoid the white, off-white, beige.
Please never tie a knot and cut.  Always work in tails to keep items from unraveling, and always tuck in all tails (don't forget the insides of hats etc.)
Please avoid spraying items with perfumes, air-freshners.  Launder instead.
Always include a note with your donations that has your name and your email addy.
Please make sure your donations are free of pet hair.
Please avoid stitches they are open/lacy.  We need sturdy warm stitches.
Please label hats, mittens, and slippers with size.

One more week left in February for our focus on feet (slippers and socks).  Next month is March.  Where has time gone?  March focus will be Afghans& Quilts (knitted, crocheted and Quilts), and rain ponchos.  Rain poncho's are a wonderful way to try and keep someone warm and dry, and a great item to donate for our non crafters.  Spread the word.


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, Welcome Becky P

Thank you Becky for your thoughtful donation of hats.  Two of her hats are crocheted and one is knitted.  I particularly like the texture in the knitted hat (lower right in the picture). Becky used fiber from a sweater to make 2 of the hats....how cool is that folks!


Please keep up the good work.  


2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  125+4=129
Scarves: 91
Socks: 56
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 33
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

Please remember to check the tabs across the top of the blog, they are often updated and have necessary information about sizing, colors, and whom the items are needed for.  Let me know if you have a pattern you'd like to share in the tabs area.

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 Delivered in Person

 Look at these awesome crocheted slippers, Tristi K donated.  Remember you can always click pictures to make them larger to see more details etc.  Slippers all made with double strands of yarn so nice and thick and warm and sturdy.  The very best combination.  I LOVE slippers made with the double yarn, believe they really hold up and serve our purposes.  She's crocheted lots of different sizes, in lots of different colors.  AND...they are all nicely paired with fabulous tags indicating size.  Thank you Tristi.  Tristi is a new pair of helping hands, we're thrilled to have you join us.

She's also crocheted hats, cotton washcloths and a scarf.  Such a nice donation.  Again thanks for labeling the hats with size.  It's truly appreciated.  Tristi is local and so we were able to meet face to face when she passed this donation onto me.  I love getting to meet some of you good folks.  It's a real bonus.  We enjoyed a cup of tea and look forward to getting together again.  (speaking about tea, here's a post all you tea lovers should see)

She's also agreed to help me with assembling an afghan.  This afghan, titled Retro was designed some time back and has been waiting to be assembled.  I tend to assemble based on what yarn colors I have on hand.  I love the mix of colors of brown and turquoise and it reminds of the 50's kitchen colors.  Some squares are knitted, some are crocheted and they are a variety of sizes.  I used to accept a variety of sizes, but in order to get things done quicker I now accept 8 inch squares only....at designated times.  I'll not be calling for squares for some time to come, as I still have plenty on hand to work with.  PLEASE check the working calendar to determine when squares are to be mailed next.

In the meantime, do stay tuned to see the finished ghan.  This was my vision when I laid the squares out, she may have another.  Thank you Tristi for your help.

 Reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarns, suede and all non washable fibers.
Please avoid the white, off-white, beige.
Please never tie a knot and cut.  Always work in tails to keep items from unraveling, and always tuck in all tails (don't forget the insides of hats etc.)
Please avoid spraying items with perfumes, air-freshners.  Launder instead.
Always include a note with your donations that has your name and your email addy.
Please make sure your donations are free of pet hair.
Please avoid stitches they are open/lacy.  We need sturdy warm stitches.
Please label hats, mittens, and slippers with size.


2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  121+4=125
Scarves: 90+1=91
Socks: 56
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 20+13=33
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14
Cotton Wash Clothes:63+12=75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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 South Carolina

 Thank you Emma D from one of my favorite states, South Carolina for this thoughtful donation.  I love vacationing in South Carolina, thus my favorite comment.  You might have seen one of my many travel posts about places we enjoy going in SC.  Slippers, cotton washcloths, and a crocheted hat are all so very much appreciated.  Special thanks too, Emma for labeling them with size.  Very nice!

Please keep up the good work.

 Reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarns, suede and all non washable fibers.
Please avoid the white, off-white, beige.
Please never tie a knot and cut.  Always work in tails to keep items from unraveling, and always tuck in all tails (don't forget the insides of hats etc.)
Please avoid spraying items with perfumes, air-freshners.  Launder instead.
Always include a note with your donations that has your name and your email addy.
Please make sure your donations are free of pet hair.
Please avoid stitches they are open/lacy.  We need sturdy warm stitches.
Please label hats, mittens, and slippers with size.


2013 Donation Totals 
Hats: 120+1=121
Scarves: 90
Socks: 56
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 17+3=20
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14
Cotton Wash Clothes:59+4=63
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

Peach Colored Donations from Georgia

Awesome hats and scarves from our friend Diana K from Georgia.  Now I thought it was interesting that these red, peach colored, melon colored sets were crocheted and donated by someone living in The Peach Tree State.  Don't the pretty colors make you think of pretty peaches!  Many thanks Diana K. for your on going support for Ohio's homeless, please keep up the good work.

We're about half way through February, which as you know focuses on feet.  Both slippers and socks are the focus for February.  The focus for next month, for those who like to know ahead; will be afghans, and rain poncho's.  March can still be quite cold, but in preparation for April and rain thought we'd jump ahead a bit and make rain poncho's a focus.  The afghans are giving out with families transition from shelter living to permanent housing.  Afghans keep them warm, congratulate them on the accomplishment of moving out of the shelter living, and wish them luck for the future.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  115+5=120
Scarves: 82+8=90
Socks: 56
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 17
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14
Cotton Wash Clothes:59
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.