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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
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deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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 Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:05:06 PM
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hi all
I did this last year and would love help again this year
knitting, crocheting or weaving for the homeless in my city
the need is so great for scarves hats gloves/mittens
I would like to have it all done by november 20th
as a giving thanks project before thanksgiving
anyone who would like to help in any way would be much appreciated
blessings
deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:46:27 PM
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Hi Deborah! I would love to help out! What are you looking for? I can do scarves, baby hats, regular hats, and small blankets. I'd be so glad to help!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:56:13 PM
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megan
thanks so much
anything scarves hats for men and women
just to keep warm as it gets cold here and the need ids great
so anything you can do would be wonderful
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:22:27 PM
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Yay! I'm so excited to have a project to work on now! Thanks for doing this:)
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
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. |
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 03:05:39 AM
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I would be willing to help too.
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 08:42:07 AM
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deb i do loom knitting and it doesn't take long to do hats- just not sure if i have much time with my college classes-(hard to knit AND work the computer at the same time! if i get tv time i can watch and knit!!!) i DO however have some yarn that i would be willing to send to someone who commits to doing this project with you.....i can put together one of those flat rate boxes -however much i can cram in one!
Farmgirl # 2139
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 3:13:07 PM
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Feel free to collect donations of store made socks too, new socks are heaven to the homeless, no matter what time of year and no matter what their other needs may be. I met a pastor who kept a pair of socks and a granola or candy bar rubber banded together and a stash of them in his car to toss to the homeless pan handlers. Better than money even in the worst of hands.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 6:13:33 PM
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so glad there there is interest
you'll have plenty of time i don't need them till november 20th
so even one would be great and appreciated.
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 05:12:31 AM
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Hi Margo -
I'd be happy to take the yarn if nobody has asked for it already and knit some hats/scarves if you want to get rid of it. I'll e-mail you.
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 07:34:55 AM
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Luanne- nobody took the hint so far--send me an email with your address and i would be happy to put together a box! thanx!can't check my email from work tho so it might be the weekend before i respond! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 07:48:08 AM
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Hi Margo -
I sent you an e-mail with my address, but I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow AM for a week. I'm taking my computer with me, but don't know when/where I'll find wi-fi service on the road. I knit hats and scarves a lot, so will be glad to have the yarn to make some for debtea's cause.
Let me know what you would like in trade for the yarn!
Thanks!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 7:32:57 PM
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hi
so glad for the help
any little thing will make a difference on a cold night
email me when you need my address.
bless you all
deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Edited by - debtea2 on Oct 07 2011 6:43:52 PM |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 10:00:00 PM
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Deb, I just saw this post. I do something similar here. People think Florida is so warm (and it is) but we have homeless people here and with the ocean breeze the weather can be cold in the winter for the homeless. I see so many homeless in my job as a psychiatric RN. This year I decided to do something about it. I have been knitting scarves whenever I can. I go to the local McDonalds whenever I have a few extra bucks and get a $10 gift card. (This is the restaurant closest to the local shelter. I have no great love for McDonalds but it is convenient for them.) Anyway, I'm planning to wrap the scarf, a McD. card and a small bar of soap or toothbrush etc. together with a Christmas card and wrap it and put them in my car to give out when I see the homeless folks. They will be warmer and fed. What you are doing is so wonderful and so needed. Thanks for what you do too. Joey
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Oct 07 2011 : 10:34:19 PM
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I hope someday to find someone that can teach me to knit. I can crochet simple things but never learned to knit...this is a great thing you are doing. Maybe nex year I can join if I learn before then
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 11:33:05 AM
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joey thank wonderful, some gals went to the dollars and thrift store
and donated to their local shetlers
i do the food bank baskets at xmas
so far each year i am able to do ten.
penny its the thought that counts
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 4:08:46 PM
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Oh Deb, How wonderful that you do the food baskets too. 10 is alot. Your neighborhood is so lucky to have someone active with such a big heart. The economy is so bad now and everything helps. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2011 : 5:45:19 PM
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This is an awesome idea. I'm afraid I'm not skilled enough to help but I just wanted to say GOOD FOR ALL OF YOU who are willing to use your talents in this way. Blessings.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
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deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Oct 10 2011 : 4:22:44 PM
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thank you kimberly
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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