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May 11, 2006
Afghanalong finale!
The Afghanalong for hurricane survivors has successfully concluded its current effort! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who contributed!
I have shipped the final box of handmade blankets to Ocean Springs, MS to hurricane survivors. This last shipment contained:
-baby blanket made from crochet squares by Millie from the Bronx and stitched together by Diana in Los Angeles
-red, white and blue blanket made from crochet squares by Millie from the Bronx and stitched together by Marie in L.A.
-red scrubbie baby blanket stitched together and prewashed with dye magnets by David in L.A.
-scrubbie baby blanket crocheted together by AJ in L.A.
-large earthtone afghan crocheted by Millie from the Bronx
All together, 36 individual crafters contribute to the project, including to a number of Edna Hart knitters who contributed beautiful blankets and hats (and photos--thanks Lyndsay!).
These generous artists have donated 43 blankets, 31 hats and 33 scarves to hurricane survivors since September, 2005. Many contributed additional yarn from their own stashes, and shipping help as well, which is greatly appreciated! Also, 15 squares were donated to Warm Up America via Michael's craft store, to help other needy people.
I also would like to thank The Knitter's Studio, Edna Hart, Black Sheep Knittery, and That Yarn Store for their generous yarn donations, publicity and general support of this project and all that we do!
Thanks as well to FedEx Kinko's in Hollywood, and especially Fernie the manager, for allowing us to ship many of the items to survivors at cost. This really made a difference for us! (Unfortunately, they have recently changed their policies on this and we can no longer take advantage of it—but it was good while it lasted.)
Another special thanks to Rachel Evans, in Ocean Springs, MS, who coordinated donation with her church there!
Posted by sedda at May 11, 2006 05:26 PM