It was such fun when the parcels start arriving. I saved them up, DD came to visit and we opened them all and set them up to take photos. We counted all the items and re-packaged them ready to deliver to my contact who is also a member of the Blue Mountains branch of the Knitters' Guild of NSW.
This year we collected 209 items. My contact commented that she was surprised there were so many; she thought every one was knitting for the bushfire victims. So, thank you to my fellow members of K4C, Wendy [a non-member], my mum and DD - the donations were gratefully received and will soon be distributed to Aboriginal communities around the nation.
Here then, for your viewing pleasure:
the beanies, mitts, socks and scarves [and a lone knee rug]
the cardigans and jumpers [sweaters for my US friends]
and the other items that arrived after our first photography session!
I am looking forward to doing it all again next year. There truly is a blessing in giving!
Wow what a haul!
ReplyDeletefantastic! Great effort from you all. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, great work to collect and to contribute! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. What an amazing testament to the generosity of knitters. I know how much work it is to make something like that go, too! :)
ReplyDeleteMy Goodness. Such a fantastic effort by all who participated.
ReplyDeletewould you like 2 cardigans, and a dead muppet scarves I have here.
What a wonderful lot of loot for the Missions! Well done all ropund
ReplyDeleteand I've just finished my second textured knitting jumper, so I'm feeling good!