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| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 07:24:37 AM
I simply cannot wait to do this. Maybe it's the crispness in the air, or the leaves that have already turned and fallen off my tree outside my living room window... I am ready for fall.
As most of you know we are up to 4000 lbs opf food donated worldwide to local food banks. It is because of your generous spirits that other people are eating home grown food this summer. Being an Heirloom Maven, that thought alone makes my heart soar! I trust that your giving spirit will last throughout the year and I am encouraging that through.....
The Mitten Tree. I live in the #1 jobless area of Ohio. It was on the news last night that Mansfield, Ohio and the surrounding areas has the highest unemployment rate of all Ohio. I would like to give back by hosting a Mitten tree for children that may not have a simple set of mittens this winter. I have a large tree that I am placing in my dining room that I will decoratewith donated mittens & such and upload pictures of.
I am asking for a simple donation of mittens, hats or scarves. They can be a handmade labor of love or a store purchased item. I will be donating these the The Pumphouse Ministries of Ashland & richland Counties. Thank you for your help! If anyone can make this happen, it's farmgirls like you!!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
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| Sue Feely |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 08:11:26 AM
Dawn -
thanks for doing and sharing this! It's just makes you realize that the little things we take for granted can seem like a million dollars to others!
Sue |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 07:12:58 AM
Thats awesome Dawn, and I know that little princess will enjoy her hat and mittens all winter! Thanks so much for being so caring and sharing a little farmgirl love to those in need! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 2:09:38 PM
I donated the mittens to Ashlands Associated Charities. It also houses the food bank and takes in clothing donations. While I was in there, there was a young momma and a little girl with a snotty nose and in need of a comb.. when I was talking to the volunteer stating that these were "just some items from farmgirls who care", that little girls eyes lit up at the sight of those light purple mittens with the dark purple trim. I took them out and found the matching hat and gave them to that little girl right there. I told her she lookedlike a 'winter princess' in them. I wish ya'll could've seen that face. It was magic. That's all I needed this Christmas is that moment right there. Thank you to all that helped make it special!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://www.harvestthymefarm.vpweb.com
www.onefunkyfarmgirl.blogspot.com
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| ZenGoddess |
Posted - Dec 02 2009 : 5:29:19 PM
Oh Dawn,
I read your post a couple days ago & now that I've had time to think about it and
If its OK with you I will just donate the ones I have locally. Dosen't make sense for me to mail them to you so that you have more to deal with, under the circumstances. : ))
** You have a heart of gold and the mitten tree is still a very good idea!! We actually should do one every year !
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 04:56:29 AM
Dawn, I trust your judgement, you send them where you feel like will be most needed. Again thank you for doing this. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - Nov 29 2009 : 4:27:24 PM
They all sound like needy organizations; send them to whomever seems to need them the most! (and, of course, what is most convenient for you Dawn).
I was at a benefit last night and won some baskets that contained hats and mittens (some homemade and some not). I will be sending them on to you Dawn! |
| RubyJunes |
Posted - Nov 29 2009 : 09:27:39 AM
A suggestion for keeping those cozy donations local is the Plymouth/Shiloh Foodbank in Shiloh...they have a free clothing bank there along with the food, and they serve many, many needy folks from our communities. Rose Jaeckin from Willard is the contact person, feel free to email me if you need her number, I've worked with her before. There is such a huge need here, and what an awesome way to give back, helping keep these families warm!
June |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Nov 29 2009 : 08:41:51 AM
ATTENTION ALL MITTEN TREE PARTICIPANTS!
So the place I wanted to donate them to can't take them right now. They say they are overloaded with this kind of donations. On one hand, that's fantastic, on the other hand, I have a table load of winter accessories. So I wanted to ask all of you if you thought it'd be okay to donate some to our local LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER program at Medina General Hospital in Medina, OH. So that maybe some gals going thru Breast Cancer wont have to leave treatment with a cold head. And donate the rest of it to RAINBOW CHILDRENS AND BABIES HOSPITAL IN Akron, OH.
Please let me know your thoughts as I'm hoping to get this out by Decemember 12th! thank you!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://www.harvestthymefarm.vpweb.com
www.onefunkyfarmgirl.blogspot.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
| Windsong |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 7:42:47 PM
Dawn, I thought of this yesterday when I went into the store and they had $1 gloves on a table. They are stretchy channille kind. I have to try to figure how to decorate them but want to send some to you.
Can you send me an address?
LaVonna
Farmgirl Sister #758
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 3:47:27 PM
I am bumping this to keep it in the forefront of everyones mind. I didn't get the hats, scarves and mittens on a tree yet, but they look awfully cozy in my Longaberger Laundy basket! AND, I haven't taken a pic yet. things have been soooo busy here at Harvest Thyme Farm! I can't believe how fast time goes! I'm thinking of getting all this together by the first week of December. Sound good to all of you??
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
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~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
| catgirl |
Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 10:57:19 AM
Dawn-
I have a box of knitted stuff for your tree. If you send me your address, I will be glad to send them to you...
Denise
nittinfool.blogspot.com |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 3:39:51 PM
Dawn - I have a couple of things for your "mitten tree". Please e-mail me your address and I will send them out!
Thanks for doing this!
Gaelictoad@aol.com
Sue Feely
Sister #349 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 5:18:48 PM
Girls, I have been soooo busy. Check out what I've been up too in the entrepenuer thread. I have a BASKETFUL already and.....no tree! I was up in the attic looking for it and when I opened the box it was all midewed and gross. So I think I'm gonna get a 'real' tree and plant it later!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
| treelady |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 08:22:18 AM
Dawn,
I am sending a package of mittens and hats to you today, be on the look out. I can't wait to see what your tree looks like.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 04:45:06 AM
Dawn you are so welcome! Thank you for doing this! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 3:49:34 PM
Dawn,
Please email me with your address, etc. I knit hats and mittens often and usually wihtout any specific purpose. Now I have one.
Marcia
It's not about being perfect, but enjoying what you do. Set aside time to be creative.
Robyn Pandolph
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| treelady |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 11:57:16 AM
Dawn, I'll start crocheting some hats now. What a sweetheart you are for doing this. it breaks my heart with all the hardships going on on the country.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 7:13:18 PM
Karen, I received the package! Thanks loads!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.etsy.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
| LynnMarie |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 12:26:09 PM
Dawn,
I have a pair of mittens ready to mail to you. Please send me your mailing info.
LynnMarie
Bringing the Past Back to Life
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 2:58:18 PM
Dawn,
E,mail me your address and I will send mittens that I made.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 12:12:26 PM
Dawn, just wanted you to know I mailed you out a package today. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 19 2009 : 3:16:23 PM
I'm so tickeled that ya'll are interested in helping with this. I mean, after all that's been done with the farmgirl food drive, I'm just so humbled!
Ruth sweetie, you can take your time on this. December is cold in Ohio but the worst of it comes in Jan and Feb. It's just bitter, damp and cold here off the lake. Well, your in Ri you know!! lol. As long as I have them by the holidays so that I can take them up to the Pumphouse. I think that'd be great!
I've already started scrapping a card that says the warmies are from all of us! I hope to do pics! I need to be reminded! HA!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.etsy.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 12:34:56 PM
Count me in.....e me an snail mail addy.
Sherone
http://tinytaylorranch.etsy.com
http://taylorscountrystore.blogspot.com/
http://www.youravon.com/sheronetaylor
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| homemom |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 10:36:31 AM
Dawn~count me in. When do we send them to you?
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 12:50:25 PM
I honestly don't know whats better, you all pitching in like this...or the perma-grin on my face when they gets all these "warmies"!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.etsy.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
