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Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on June 13, 2011 at 1:04am
Thanks Pam !
Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on June 13, 2011 at 9:27am
This is super...and the distribution photos are in the Photos section.  Thanks for the heads up on the plastic yarn needles...I can get some for sure!
Permalink Reply by Jan Wilcox on June 13, 2011 at 3:45pm
Are the plastic needles being used to sew the blankets together or to hold the squares together while being sewn? If they are used to hold the squares together we could send some of the plastic T picks made for that.
Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on June 22, 2011 at 6:14am
Please check out a couple of new photos that Wendy has put on Facebook and the Forum photos tab - they are delightful and you may even recognise some of your own efforts being worn!
Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on June 25, 2011 at 10:19am

A message from Ronda Lowrie :

Nearly quarter of a million squares received ... keep it up all you fabulous contributors out there ... we love you !! All the KAS SA team.

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on June 29, 2011 at 6:07pm

From Doona Henson, Australia

150 squares coming your way next week from the Sydney Knatter group! Knitting and nattering - wonderful combination.

 

[Christine Johnson (UK) has come up with a collective noun for a group meeting of knitters - a KNATTER ! ]

 

PS How about adopting Peggy Hyland's family friend- Ralph the Ram, as our mascot - go to photo tab to see this handsome devil.

 

Permalink Reply by Liz Connelly on January 15, 2012 at 9:31am

where you going to have this meeting Knitters Knatter?

 

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on July 1, 2011 at 5:58am
Today I was fortunate to meet and volunteer with the Knit-a-square group in South Africa. It was awesome to see all of the donated squares from around the world. I felt the love! Thank you to everyone for helping with a wonderful cause!
From Annette Nanneman Widmer
Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on July 4, 2011 at 12:56am

Reply from Sandy to a comment on Facebook.

Knit-a-square wrote "Hi Jypsi. We have put in a major proposal to Spotlight for funding. While they were interested, I think the muscle of the bigger charities meant at the time we were not successful. However, with fundraising, persistence wins the day. I think we will have to wait until Save the Children has finished their current program which I understand is around October this year before applying again. We have also put in over 30 proposals to every major wool supplier in Australia and all the educational suppliers (with relation to KasKids - the schools program). In each case, we have been declined as our beneficiaries are in South Africa. We will not give up though, although at the moment we are not able to apply the time to this work that we used to. I do have a meeting next week with someone who has a contact in the department of Human Services in relationship to KasElders. We are sure that one day lots of doors will open! Thank you for keeping this top of mind for everyone. Just got to keep on trying. Sandy" 

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on July 13, 2011 at 12:31am
Jessica Vassallo, shared the following yarn info USA :
Yesterday I picked up some great wool for my squares that others may be interested in- BIG W's (in Vic - not sure about the other states) are clearing knitting kits called "Mary had a little Lamb", "Three little pigs" and "Ugly Ducking" , each kit has two 50 g balls in vibrant colours. The packs are down from $10 to $1. 100 grams for $1 isn't too bad at all. Knits up really well (I used double knit as its 5 ply).
Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on July 19, 2011 at 7:12pm
See the difference that direct action makes to the coalface groups who work so very hard to improve the lives of the children.  God Bless Oasis!
Thank you to everyone overseas. Thank you A LOT. [HD]
 
This is such a sweet video of Evelyn and Peter from Oasis. They were very happy with our donation of beanies, sweaters, KAScuddles, squares and needles. Love it!
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Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on July 23, 2011 at 7:18pm

From Zanny Blew reported on FB a KAS Knitting Event supported by Daylesford Community Fellowship :

 

Today Gary Neuman (teddy bear and square knitter from Church) held a knit-along outside the local supermarket. We raised over $200 by selling donated wool - 6 100gm balls for $5 - and the teddy bears for $5 ea. We also met more knitters/crocheters enthusiastic about becoming part of the knit-a-square charity. We are to be interviewed by the local newspaper on Monday who were present taking photos.

 

Early in the day - but the knitters were at work and behind them all the teddy bears for sale at $5 each and many packets of 6 balls of 100gm brightly coloured wool for $5. We were wonderfully supported by the Daylesford Community Fellowship with Pastor Glenn doing a great KAS PR job.

 

Gary knits a square a day for the KAS charity - as does Zanny!


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