"They do welcome needles as well as yarn if you want to send some along with your squares. I normally try and put 1 ball of yarn in with each package I send."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Dec 12, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am trying to get a group going in my area ...any thoughts on this?MaryContinue
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Mary Lynch replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"Wow...it is expensive so I can see why you would want to incorporate some kind of kiddy fund when gathering with a group. This would definitely cut down the cost. Do the women over in Africa put all the squares together and do they knit them also? I…"
Rachel A. replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"There is no minimum required for sending squares; some people send one or two at a time in an envelope; Sandy has encouraged us to send what we can without bankrupting ourselves =). I send a giant box because it is more cost…"
Mary Lynch replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"Yes, I hear it can be very costly to send the squares. What is an average cost, and what would be the minimum of squares you would send? I nee to find all this out. Thks!"
gayle DeGroot replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"Pam, I have seen you posting before....I have a little story to tell you...my daughter was just here, doing some christmas decorating and cleaning...she found the drawer where I keep ALL the squares people make for me...she said...Mom, what are…"
Pam Johnson replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"just a thought Mary - who is going to post everything when it is knitted? I have had no problem finding ladies to knit but paying for the postage is another thing! Maybe a contribution which covers cost of tea/coffee etc but also goes towards…"
kyla replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"honestly, just start! once you get the ball rolling and keep at it, people will hear about it pick up on your enthusiasm and drive and you'll find that there are many people out there who are willing to join in. you need structure - pick a time…"
Dawne Smith-Sliming replied to Mary Lynch's discussion Ready in Rhode Island"Location, location, location! Once you get that covered the rest is up to promo. Even a few people gathered is enough and through word of mouth others will hear.
Also, be consistent in your meetings. Hosting something Wednesday of one week and…"
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Donna Radu left a comment for Mary Lynch"http://square-circle-forum.ning.com/forum/topics/a-simple-teddy-bear-patricia
Don't know if anyone's pointed you toward Patricia's easy pattern. I have no idea what I'm doing as a beginning knitter, but my first one turned out…"
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- At 4:18am on November 5, 2010, Donna Radu said…
- http://square-circle-forum.ning.com/forum/topics/a-simple-teddy-bear-patricia
Don't know if anyone's pointed you toward Patricia's easy pattern. I have no idea what I'm doing as a beginning knitter, but my first one turned out great!
- At 3:48pm on August 6, 2010,
Kalai McDonald said… - Hello Mary and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining us and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children.
To benefit from your membership, you should visit our guidelines: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/forum-guidelines/listForCategory, and to introduce yourself in ‘Meeting You!’ http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/meeting-you/listForCategory
Here is a post that will touch your heart: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/thank-you-kas-from-the-bottom You may also like to start you own personal blog in which you can post your news, views and family stories and photos. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/members-personal-blogs/listForCategory
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