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| TheresaB |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 1:30:59 PM
Hello all!
I took a hiatus from Farmgirl Philanthropy for the past year but I'm ready to rev 'er back up now!
Anyone want to join me in crocheting or knitting Caps for Good this quarter?
Here's some info:
Caps for Good is a new grassroots initiative that is building on the success of the Knit One, Save One Campaign launched in 2008.
The Caps for Good Campaign will run from November 2010 through February 28, 2011.
Knitters and crocheters of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to make a hat (or two) to help protect infants in some of the word's poorest countries so they survive the first few hours, days and the critical first month of life.
Four million babies die each year within the first month of life in developing countries. A cap is a simple solution, which can provide warmth to newborn babies can help improve their survival.
The Knit One, Save One Campaign involved 12,000 knitters and crocheters from all 50 states. More than 100,000 caps were donated and then distributed through Save the Children facilities in developing countries.
And here's a pdf Caps for Good action kit: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/files/capsforgoodkit.pdf
I'll add your names here if you'd like to help out:
TheresaB - 25 caps made!
Star - 5 caps made!
Betsy - 20 caps made!
Brenda - 12 caps made!
Debi - 20 caps made!
Linda
Yarnmamma (Linda, too!) - 2 caps made!
Kim - 15 caps made!
Julie - 92 caps made!
Megan - 17 caps made!
Katherine
Mary 5 caps made!
Patricia - 2 caps made!
Hannah
Teresita - 50 caps made!
Rose - 1 cap made!
Tamara - 7 caps made!
The programs deadline is February 28th, so we'll make ours one week prior, February 21. This will allow me to photograph any hats sent directly to me. You may of course send in your hats on your own, it's just fun to get a picture of ALL the Farmgirl made hats together!
Thanks ladies!
273 Caps made so far!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 07:38:07 AM
Sorry for the delay in posting ladies! My already busy life seems to have taken a turn towards manic!
I shipped off all the caps on Friday morning! There were 227 in the box (including recent arrival from Debi and Linda)!!!!! Congratulations!!!
It warms my heart so to think of 227 babies and mamas feeling warm and loved due to the effort of so many wonderful Farmgirls.
I cannot thank you all enough for helping Farmgirl Philanthropy with this project. Please join us again for next quarters project to be announced soon.
 
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 11:16:19 PM
I haven't seen any posts or updates in quite a while. I was hoping that we have made over 300 caps!
I hope everyone who made caps had a fun time..... tiny little hats that mean SO MUCH for these little babies.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 12:39:12 PM
Theresa, that was really fast! I'm glad they arrived safely!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 2:14:36 PM
You all are so wonderful and I'm amazed by the lovely little caps arriving daily.
Today I received caps from Kim (and thanks so much for the postage donation!) and from Megan. Since there are more caps heading my way, I will try to send the final shipment priority mail on the 25th of February. At that time I will post totals and a final tally!!
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| herb19355 |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 09:05:54 AM
Would someone please send me the mailing address! herb19355@yahoo.com
Thanks
Debi
GA Farmgirl #2515 |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 9:45:29 PM
I'm mailing Priority tomorrow!
mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 8:56:20 PM
They are sent! They should be there either Saturday or Monday Theresa!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
| Nanniekim |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 3:21:00 PM
I was so worried that I was too late in sending you the caps that I made. It wasn't until after I took them to the post office that I realized I had forgotten to attach the little tag to each cap. Hope it won't make a difference.
Kim |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 05:03:32 AM
What an amazing job you have, Mary!!
I hear ya on the busy part! I'm sorry if anyone's total is off or if I've missed anything. My goal is to update and post more no later than this weekend.
I appreciate the help from each and every one of you!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 9:51:54 PM
Ok, so the caps are ready, though I will still have to ship on Thursday due to my workday tomorrow.
Sorry to be running behind.
I have delivered 6 babies and helped 3 labors in the last 9 days.
Kinda busy.
M
PS I want to get started on this earlier next year!!!!!!!
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| MaryLD |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 8:43:30 PM
I am a bit late in sending-
We have been short staffed at work. I have a few last rounds to knit, and I have to weave in ends. I'll be mailing Thursday unless I get called to work.
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 4:27:40 PM
Susan,
Thank you Susan..... glad you like the hats. They were really lots of fun and gives a really good and warm-all-over feeling in the heart to know where they are going and how much they will mean...... little hats that are priceless to the little babies receiving them made the time all worth every minute of stitching along with love from the heart.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 4:25:17 PM
Susan, Loom knitting the Caps for Good is wonderful too and they do work up extra fast. Thanks for caring and looming along with love. I know they will be very welcomed by little babies who very much need them. Good luck with with packing. Crocheting the caps is very easy too. They work up very fast and you can really play around with the yarns.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| OneHippieChick |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 12:39:18 AM
I have 3 completed with 2 more to go. I set my goal at 5 caps for now because I've been trying to get acquainted with everyone here and the site and we are getting packed up to move a couple of weeks from now. I'm hoping to get more than 5 caps done, but I don't want to promise it in case I run out of time. I've been looming all of mine thus far, but I think I will do some crocheted ones too.
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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| OneHippieChick |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 12:23:44 AM
Oh, LOVING these adorable little hats!!!
quote:
Originally posted by SantaTeresita
Here's a look at the second set of caps that I'm working on. I forgot to take photos for the first set....
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Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
Fiber artist, spins, knits, crochets, sews, weaves, quilts, soap maker, as well as various beauty products and some natural cosmetics
Working on getting my Etsy website and blog up and running - stay tuned!
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| knittinchick |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 9:00:16 PM
Theresa, I have 20 caps made! Only five more til I reach my goal! I will probably send them on Monday. I'll email you for you address. Thanks for coordinating this:)
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 5:54:28 PM
Rose, I received your package today. So soft and lovely!!! Thank you so much.
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 5:41:02 PM
Hooray! Teresita! Love it! I just posted a line about our group on the FB thread!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 2:38:03 PM
It's so fun to be a part of "CAPS FOR GOOD"...... just see how love grows!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=458036112642&set=o.158972417462113
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 09:41:00 AM
Please add + 6 more Caps to fill up my box to THERESA with 14 caps in the second box that I'll be sending off this week.
My total made should equal 50 "CAPS for Good" which will now complete the goal that I was hoping to reach.
I have very much enjoyed being a part of the "Caps for Goood" 2011.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 5:44:52 PM
Ladies, I'm just amazed at all of you, seriously!
Today I received a MOUNTAIN of caps from Julie! They are all SO beautiful! 2 days ago I received a batch of the softest, sweetest smelling caps from Star!
I know some of you are still pumping them out too, I've gotten a little choked tonight thinking of all the babies and mama's you Farmgirls are blessing!!!!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 09:43:13 AM
Instead of football at my house, it was time for making more caps....here's newest set of 8 "CAPS FOR GOOD"....
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 08:47:46 AM
It was a nice weekend..... a little too windy outside for me..... but sunny and since skipping the Super Bowl this weekend, I am happy to have completed 4 more caps.
Since my previously-posted 36 caps, I have now added 8 more caps to our growing number of "CAPS FOR GOOD" that we are making with love.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 8:53:14 PM
Getting mine ready to mail soon. 6 so far. Hope to make a couple more!
Blesings, Linda
www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Country at Heart |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 08:04:30 AM
IT's just extra servings of FUN and FRIENDSHIP when Farmgirls get together with others and share time in the making of these "CAPS FOR GOOD"....
See goodness grow..... like seeds into flowers....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150132173871085&set=o.158972417462113
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #2503 |
