Boxing Day 2024 - share any charity!

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14 hours ago, babypoohsmom said:

Hi everyone. Sorry I have been AWOL, but I got COVID. The day after our fundraiser event I was tired and by Tuesday was sick. Thought it was a sinus infection and then maybe strep throat. Finally Thursday morning I decided I better test. So I haven’t touched my yarn or sewing machine in over 10 days. I’m so exhausted. But that’s how this goes I guess. Anyway, hope you are all well! 

Sorry to hear that. Hope you get your energy level back.

[babypoohsmom]

Well, I finally kicked the fever and feel much better. I paired two Goodwill yarns for this hat… you know how I like to combine solids and variegated yarns:

 

 

[babypoohsmom]

This is RHSS “Blacklight” with some random black yarn. I started the black top portion of the dress while watching football Sunday night. Ha, it’s definitely not an evening project. I am going to try to make a purse for the dress. 

Edited September 10 by babypoohsmom

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Prayer shawls turned in today.

 

 

[Horsy]

21 hours ago, bgs said:

Prayer shawls turned in today.

They are nice, but could you pls explain what is meant by a prayer shawl and where do you turn it in?  Thanx.  - Horsy. 

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 I live in a very large continuing care senior community.  We have chaplains and volunteers that visit residents in the hospital and care center. There is a group of us that knit and crochet prayer shawls for them to hand out. I They are given to residents, associates, and even members of associates families often when they are at one of the lowest oints in their lives.  The shawls are prayed over.  Among other things I pray that it brings the recipient comfort and that they feel loved and not alone.  I explain to people that they basically a hug.  We hear people are amazed that someone would take the time to  make something like this to be given to them. A few months ago I started making angel prayer cloths for the chaplains and hand some of them out myself.   This is my explanation for them.  

This is a pocket prayer cloth made especially for you.  Each time you touch it may you be reminded of HIS unending love for you.  May it bring you peace, comfort, hope, and joy.

I have had more than one person that I have given one to tell me that they ran across someone that they felt needed one and gave them theirs.  If they tell me I replace it. 

 

 

[babypoohsmom]

Brenda, I just love the delicate pink and white shawl. I mean I love them all but I always look at post when you all post a batch of shawls, mini stockings, etc, and think “which one would I take”? That’s how I vote at quilt shows. Not for the quilt that has impressive technique but colors I don’t like, but which one would I want on my bed. 
Anyway, it’s silly but it entertains me. 

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41 minutes ago, babypoohsmom said:

Brenda, I just love the delicate pink and white shawl. I mean I love them all but I always look at post when you all post a batch of shawls, mini stockings, etc, and think “which one would I take”? That’s how I vote at quilt shows. Not for the quilt that has impressive technique but colors I don’t like, but which one would I want on my bed. 
Anyway, it’s silly but it entertains me. 

I know what you mean.  Out of this batch my favorite because of colors would be the first one because of that blue multi colored yarn in it.

The next two were chenille yarn and are so soft.  

The pink one is baby yarn.  I really love that stitch pattern.  It is from this scarf pattern.

https://www.yarnspirations.com/products/red-heart-cosmo-scarf?srsltid=AfmBOoo8iW5XQW-hdcRsaKJlVX5Af99z1lC80_IamHEszL8pcvMy6Whm

  When I first joined this group they said 100%acrylic worsted weight 24 by 60 inch rectangle but any stitch pattern.  We get a lot of yarn donations and they were putting the acrylic worsted weight on our shelves and left other stuff bagged for the thrift store or we could use it if we wanted.  It finally dawned on me I could be using much of it for doll blankets and doll clothes.  A couple of us decided there was really no reason why we shouldnt make them out of the sport weight or the bulky yarn. One of the donation bags had a triangle shawl and we decided that our one lady would find a home for it.  She reported back that someone really loved it and that some preferred that style. We could make them a whole lot faster.  At the time we were down to 3 of us making them and we were having a hard time keeping up.  Its been great having someone that hands them out giving us feedback.  I try to make some in colors that guys would like and last time she told me some men like the shoulder wrap ones. 

https://www.interweave.com/article/crochet/crochet-wheelchair-wrap-pattern/

[RecycleCindy]

On 9/10/2024 at 11:22 AM, bgs said:

Prayer shawls turned in today.

 

 

Such beautiful work! I am sure that all your lovely things are blessing each person that receives them.

[RecycleCindy]

On 9/9/2024 at 8:21 PM, babypoohsmom said:

Well, I finally kicked the fever and feel much better. I paired two Goodwill yarns for this hat… you know how I like to combine solids and variegated yarns:

 

 

Glad to hear you are feeling better. The hats and dress are very cute.

[Bailey4]

For the most part I haven't had to replace many of my model dolls for the donation project.  They live a hard life but most of them survive.  The original Springfield doll gave up the ghost during COVID and was sent to a toddler by a grandma who wanted her to learn how not to kill a more expensive doll.  That being said the she was a few decades old.  But I still have the My Life Doll Darski sent me years ago as my and my original Our Generation as the sizes don't seem to have changed much.

However, Barbie and family are my nemesis when it comes to needing to buy new models as each time they discontinue my current model and I've run out of what I was able to buy before they sold out the next one is never quite the same size.  I was not sad to see the previous models go as they were all off my old patterns but I will be sad when the current models go as they've required the fewest adjustment.

However, finding places to donate by old models which are still in good condition because unlike the Springfield they don't get a decade of use before retirement, has been challenging. I have no desire to sell them and I really wanted them to go to a child who needed something not a collector scoring something at the thrift store.

However, last year when we did our Church's free clothing boutique not only did they have clothes but a few toys and books.  I dropped off dentist Ken and Barbie Vet yesterday at Church with their original clothing and accessories and with that I feel a bit less like a crazy doll hoarder.  I can let them go.

[Tampa Doll]

I know how you feel.  Brenda, I have several dolls I would like to give to someone, but not a collector.

There will be 3 Barbie's in their boxes comeing up, along with a couple of babies.  I am not sure of the size.  Oh and in the last box I sent, was a round box of only shoes and boots.

Looking for something yesterday, I came across a group that will take old stuffies in any condetion.  They will either referbish, fix or donate to someone who can dispose of them in a elogical way.  I just found it facinating.  Of course I can not find them now.  If I do, I will let you know.

Clouds are moving in, even though they said no rain today.  Yeah right.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

 

 

[Bailey4]

Brenda Meg's box arrived today.  Hoping to process and share the stuff this week.  Curious to see if some of her other dolls stuff will fit the Rag doll or some of the multiple sized baby dolls.

This is another blatant attempt to avoid giving up on an project that didn't quite work as intended.  The sweater was too big for the baby doll but not for the Our Generation doll so of course she needed pants...

Our Generation Cardigan and Pants

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Chris it feels like Christmas waiting to see the doll outfits you got.

That did make a nice sweater!  Its great you have so many different dolls so that when you try a pattern it usually fits a doll.  

[Bailey4]

Stacie Crop Top and Shorts

I do think I missed out on a time when doll clothes patterns were so much more common for all sized dolls.  This is an old Annie's out of print pattern.  I've slowly collected many from this set but man would I love to see them release the collection again or have had a family member collected them and passed them down.

I just missed out on a complete collection of Annie's magazines my MIL sold that had been her Mom's just before I started crocheting.  I have most of those I've picked up over the years but what a loss.

Edited September 24 by Bailey4

[Bailey4]

I started on Megananne3's giant box today and focused on the Cabbage Patch items to see which dolls they might fit.  Then I threw in a few 18" doll clothes.  The I went to an appointment.  I'm going to push through some each day and all of you get to enjoy the reveal.

Lots to Love 14 Inch Baby Doll wearing Cabbage Patch Preemie

16" Baby Doll wearing Cabbage patch

Rag Doll wearing Cabbage Patch

Rag Doll

My Life Donation

Our Generation

 

Meg thank you for all your hard work.  I know the high school kids appreciate that their project gets donations from all over the country and there are little girls who will be thrilled to find these dolls this holiday season. 

I will keep processing and posting.  I am printing pictures to go in each outfit for the benefit of the child and the high school kids so when the clothing gets mixed up there are not only the labels to tell them what size but a picture that is close to the doll it will be leaving with at the donation.  The dolls change but the new versions look close in most cases.

[Bailey4]

I'm clearly losing my mind or the computer is playing with what's left of my mind but I was so sure I made a thank you post for Mary Jo's amazing exploding donation box.  It was the clown car of donations.  More stuff just kept coming out and each piece was so beautiful, thoughtful, and such a delight to the child who will receive it.

So Mary Jo, my deepest of sympathies that this somehow didn't get done because you deserve so much thanks for all you do for this project.  You were one if not the first contributor when we started this project and I would never fail to say thank you if my brain were fully functioning.

 

Edited September 24 by Bailey4

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Wow!  Feels like Christmas with so many pretty pictures.  MA is going to have some of the best dressed dolls around.

[Tampa Doll]

Everything looks great.  What a surprise the girls are going to love these boxes.  Sorry about 2 yearn hairs that did not make it.  I was told the other day that the little ones will not even put them down to eat.  See a friend came to me one day.  Her church was sponsering a family, Mom, Dad and 2 little girls.  She ased me to make a couple of dolls, as the girls do not speak much English.  So I dug into the box and pulled out 2 yarn hair dolls.  They told me the girls eyes lite up when they were given the dolls and have not put them down.  I am Sorry they did not make it to MA, but they made 2 little girls very happy.

You never have to appologize.  I knew you got the box and I am happy you liked everything.

Yeah, Brenda, MA is going to have the bed dressed dolls around.

Raining on and off, so we are getting hit 2 ways.  The storm is still way below us, but the warnings are out and mostly for the panhandle.  We are looking at storm surge.

Well, off to watch a new show on Food Channel, called The Last Bite Hotel.  The host is funny, he is the guy from the Wayfair commercials.

Have a good night everyone.

[Bailey4]

I remember you telling me about the girls and the dolls.  That's what our doll project is all about Mary Jo.  Bringing dolls to kids who would love to have one but life had other ideas.  I was thrilled you had some ready made to share.  It doesn't matter where they go it just matters some little hands are thrilled to have one!!! Especially those kids who aren't likely going to find one any other way!!

The retired Ken and Barbie models have been dropped off for the Church boutique. 

I keep getting clothing and house goods offers from people when I'm off at appointments telling people about the free clothing boutique for the families in the area who are experiencing hard times.  The appointment I had today I don't have again until the week we sort but the woman says she'll have a bag to take with me to the sorting "party."

I love the way they set it up in the Church on racks not just thrown on tables.  We sort it by men, woman's boys and girls and then the best we can by sizes. 

The yoga studio I go to each week is putting out a box to collect stuff from the people who attend class.  It's a unique donation because so many people are happy to get rid of the old stuff.  They request gently used clothing, but I'm amazed how much stuff shows up with tags still on it.

I got rid of most of my old wearable clothes last year.  I don't buy much anymore and most of my stuff I wear until it goes into the rag category.  Our town makes us recycle clothing now when it can't be reused.  I guess it gets used for rags? So my task has been to get stuff from those who are looking to clean out stuff in the local area.

[Bailey4]

4 hours ago, bgs said:

Wow!  Feels like Christmas with so many pretty pictures.  MA is going to have some of the best dressed dolls around.

I feel so blessed to be a part of all of this knowing these kids are going to have a wonderful Christmas because we cared!

[Bailey4]

Lots to Love 14" Baby Doll Sweater, Pants, and Hat

With lots of stuff going on this one seemed to take forever!!

[Bailey4]

On day two of working through Meg's box.  Eight more items to share.

These were Dora dresses that she donated that will be leaving with the Rag Doll

My Life

 

Our Generation

 

 

[Bailey4]

Day 3 and 7 items to share today from Meg's box.  I'm still not to the bottom yet.

16 Inch Baby Doll:

 

Rag Doll:

 

My Life:

 

Our Generation:

Edited September 26 by Bailey4

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Turned these in today.