1750

1750 items sewn, knitted, crocheted and created by the craft group for the "Care-a-thon" this year. An amazing effort by the women. The charity group for this year is the Salvation Army and we all know the fabulous work that they do.

In 2009, there were 1148 items donated, so there was quite an increase this year. Hopefully these blankets and clothing will supply warmth to those who need it.

This is only a portion of what was given, a lot had already been packed in boxes ready to go.

"O Wise One" (my mother) knitted 83 jumpers this year so not too bad an effort from the olde girl.

My contribution ended up with 4 skirts, 8 caps and 1 scarf, I have a long way to go to catch up with some of the others.

And now a warning........... - this isn't from a passionate kiss!

Beware of travel mugs and steam burns - it hurts and looks so attractive!

Craft Group's work

Our church craft group had their 'handover' of goods today to their selected charity - Anglicare. There are 3 or 4 different charity groups that they provide for, but just one group each year.The second term of the year, is dedicated to knitting, crocheting, sewing etc to make items to keep people warm (& general clothing) and to show that there are people who don't even know them, that care. Some of the women work all year round on this project.All the materials used have been donated to the group. There are often unfinished knitted jumpers in the bags of wool and the O Wise One (my mum) gets the job of finishing them off,

of course with out the aid of the pattern to assist her.

Have a look at the numbers of items that were sent off today.........total 1148.
Imagine 161 crocheted or knitted rugs, 140 hats, 193 knitted jumpers, 129 fleecy windcheaters, 75 patchwork (& other sewn) quilts, 54 pairs of knickers!!!! and all the rest that you can see in the photo. It is an amazing effort by the women.
And there are some who have already started work on next year's Care-a-thon!