some pictures of what I am working on

Okay have finally got around to taking some pictures and uploading them to my laptop...

Here is a sample of the hats I have been making to send off to

Sew Many Quilts for the East Timorese kids...

Also one in progress, this one will be a baby hat for those in East Timor as well..

Also here is what I take with me every time I walk out the door to go watch the kids playing their different sports... I find I get a lot done this way, always having something on hand to do.

Happy New Year!!

Well another year has ended and I can't believe how fast time is going lately..
Hope everyone had a lovely christmas and celebrated the New Year in style... I stayed at home and relaxed with some knitting...lol
I have been in slow mode since christmas and relaxing with the kids on holidays.. I have been doing some knitting and some crocheting... I have completed 2 beanies for the orphans in East Timor and have another one on the needles and I have also finished a crocheted blanket and have 3 more blankets on the go. These will go to the homeless locally.. I make the blankets from all the scraps left over from my knitting projects so no waste of wool and also it enables someone else to benefit from the wool that is not enough to get anything else out of..

I also placed 4 presents under the wishing christmas trees for the needy just prior to christmas and couldn't help but notice the larger than normal amount of needy on the trees this year. As I quickly skimmed over the ages and sexes of those in need one thing stuck out in my mind..... there are a lot of elderly people in need at christmas time... and as the young are the more popular for gift giving when it comes to the trees they tend to miss out..... this stuck in my mind over christmas and I kept thinking of these people..... there was an 87 year old female, a 54 year old male and also a 25 year female that caught my attention the most..... why I am not sure but I kept thinking what has happened to the families of these people? why are they so alone and in need especially at christmas time...... I felt sad for these and other people in similar circumstances.
I completely understand some may have had fallings out with their families or other circumstances beyond their control may have contributed to them being alone but I still felt bad for these people.
I have made a note in my journals that this year I am going to make some pressies for these and other people like them for next christmas....... the only problem I am having is coming up with ideas for older males whom I do not know. what do I make for them or what can I give to them to make their christmas special next year..... any ideas??? females are pretty easy to make things for........ lots of ideas around for the older female and also some great ideas for the young female adults but when it comes to the males I am at a loss... lol no wonder I have trouble finding things for my own males in my family...

In our local newspaper just prior to christmas also was a piece about a lady who was hosting a special christmas BBQ tea for those who were lonely or in need on Christmas night. what a wonderful thing for her to do.. She had contacted some of the local businesses and asked for donations towards meat etc. and had a handful of helpers to assist her. They did a followup story on Boxing day and were pleased to report that about 20 lonely and needy people had attended the BBQ and had the best christmas they had ever had.. along with the helpers they all enjoyed their special time...... and they are now going to make it an annual event. well done to this lady for her compassion and thought for those in need.. she didn't have to do it but wanted to so as to help those less fortunate out.... what a wonderful thing to do.....
I wish there were more people like her around to help make this a better world for everyone involved but it just goes to show that the smallest of things can make a huge difference in someone's life....

Do something kind tomorrow for someone who is a complete stranger and you will feel so much better for doing it..........
hugs to all

Wow another month gone and I have been slack!!!

I really can't believe almost a month has passed since I last updated this blog. I have no idea where time has gone but I have been doing things not being slack..lol

Yesterday I posted off a parcel of premmie hats and a pair of bootees for the Newcastle NICU, another small parcel of 6 premmie hats went off to Mercy Hospital for Women for their NICU and also a large parcel for http://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/ this parcel consisted of a pair of bootees and a hat, 3 packets of pencils and 6 pencil cases, a couple of caps, some FQS for the many and wonderful quilts this lady makes and a few bumbags. These are all sent on to the children of East Timor. These poor kids have very little school supplies, their school is a tin shed with a dirt floor, desks made out of trees and their stools are logs... if you have a look at the blog you will see how little these people have and you just have to feel for them and want to do something to help them out. Any donation, no matter how small will make a difference to these kids.

Thought I should post a pic of the little scarves I make for the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. I haven't sent any since the season ended but I have made 1..lol I will get into making more of these after xmas and hopefully have quite a few ready to send once the season starts up again.

I have still been making things, I have finished another little hat this week and almost finished 2 more big scarves for the kids in Timor and Afghanistan. Must remind myself to take photos of the items I make, I have a shocking habit of forgetting to take photos of the projects I finish. I tend to put them together in a basket ready for posting and then forget to take pics.... I have a couple of pairs of pyjamas to finish off also, just need to do the cuffs and they will go into the finished items basket ready for posting..

I was lucky enough this week to be the recipient of a ruler holder. My son was wanting to do things and as he is handy with wood he is busily making bits and pieces to sell. of course I get to keep all the prototypes.. lol

Well till next time, take care of those you love.

hugs

update of donations

well it has been a little longer than I had planned for updating...life sometimes gets hectic here...lol
Well I sent off a parcel for Cathy's Crafters 4 Charity consisting of an embroidered tablerunner, some scented purse sachets, some bath mitts and some beaded xmas tree decorations. am in the process of making some bookmarks for this charity also.. C4C holds stalls in Melbourne with all money raised going to help The Fred Hollows Foundation.. another great cause.
I have also managed to finish off 3 little xmas premmie hats to add to the collection..
until next time .....
never know I might even get my butt into gear and take some pics... lol

Welcome to blogland!!

Shannon's Army has joined blogland.. go check them out, the link is on the left. They do amazing work for those suffering with cancer.. and are always on the lookout for helpers.. welcome girls to the land of blogs..

Some more Little hats completed

Have had a busy few days here with the start of the cricket season and also my GD 1st birthday party held at our place all happening over the weekend...... but I have managed to finish off another couple of hats and have another one on the needles which I should finish off tonight.. which will bring my tally for the week to 3 hats completed so far...
hopefully I will be able to get pics downloaded off my camera soon and uploaded here soon..

Looking after our local hospitals too

Also I wanted to add to the list of organisations was for anyone wishing to donate to their local hospital. Be it in the way of hats and bootees for newborns, knee blankets for sitting in chairs, slippers or anything else that anybody wants to suggest...
I will list the hospitals also in the sidebar and what has been donated to each..
If anyone can come up with any other suggestions just let me know..