Crocheted Afghan Donated

Another awesome donation from our good friend and generous supporter Sandra R from Florida.  This afghan, crocheted in The Log Cabin Style will certainly bring a smile to someone's face, as well as keep someone warm.  Love the colors, suitable for a male or female.  Who wouldn't want to curl up under this afghan!

Sandra also sent hats, mittens, and cotton washcloths, which were in a separate picture.  However, when I plugged in my memory card to write this blog post, only one picture was visible.  No clue what happened to the other picture.  Thankfully notes tell me there were 10 hats, 3 pairs of mittens, and 14 washcloths.  Sandra's hats were all tagged with size which is very much appreciated, as it aids in seeing hats get in the right donation bag for delivery.

Thank you Sandra, and please keep up the good work!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      244 -10=234
Scarves:  121
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:   82 -3 =79
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  339 - 14 =325
Afghans:    14 -1 = 13
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Mailers and Postage Costs

Wanted to post pictures of these plastic type mailers.  Been awhile since we've talked about packages and postage costs.  Our good friend Sandie P from Louisiana used these a good deal of the time.  Now, depending on what you're sending...either here to Bridge and Beyond or elsewhere, this might be a good option for you.  Yes you have to buy these vs using a box you might already have at the house.  However, it might be cheaper in the long run because these are extremely light weight and therefore you're paying less to ship it.  Additionally, they are water proof.

The other thing to consider is the cost of postage when you send an item or two at a time, (like when you finish it) vs saving and sending a lot in one large box.  It all depends on where you are, and the weight of what you're sending.  Just thought it worth mentioning in case it helps any of you.

Thank you and please continue knitting and crocheting and donating.  Homeless helped through Bridge and Beyond appreciate it.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      244
Scarves:  121
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:   82
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  339
Afghans:    14
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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 Cotton WashCloths Donated

Thank you Sandie P from Louisiana for this awesome donation of crocheted cotton washcloths.
Sandie has been a long time supporter of  Bridge and Beyond.  She crochets beautifully.  She and I first met after Katrina when she spear headed an effort to aid those in her area who had lost so much.  Afghans were made and distributed in her area.  So, you all know how long ago that was and Sandie has continued to be involved in wonderful charitable works.

Many thanks Sandie, as always, please keep up the good work!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      244
Scarves:  121
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:   82
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:   347 -8 =339
Afghans:    14
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.