"Ah, it's alright. We actually had spring like temperatures and weather for a bit. It is chilly, but with a blue beautiful sky today. Thanks, though. I am keeping warm with tea and a cozy blanket on the couch.
How about you?"
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Hi from Harrow, UK
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ute Dancer Jan 30. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I came across this site while I was looking for some patterns for my knitting machine. I have loads of left over yarn which I can make up easily into simple squares. My friends will be invited too,…Continue
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Sandra Ekelund replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Hi, thanks for the wave-hope the weather is not too cold in NY. :)
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Ute Dancer replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Waving to you from New York :)"
Kalai McDonald replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow in the group UK"Hello Sandra
What an amazing thing you are doing for those children. Thank you for joining our community!"
Kalai McDonald replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Hi Sandra
Excellent to have you and thanks for spreaading the word.
Kalai!"
P. Jeanne Haessler left a comment for Sandra Ekelund"Welcome to KAS, Sandra from across the Pond in Canada. I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header…"
CHARIS GRIFFIN replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Welcome to KAS, Sandra-it is such a friendly forum and such a great way to use up stash, really a win-win situation all round!"
"Welcome to the Forum, Sandra. I agree with Pam, about you being a foster carer.
Any questions, just ask; eventually you should get required answer.
xxxxx"
Sandra Ekelund replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow in the group UK"yes, it took them a long and traumatic journey of a year to make it. I am so glad that I am able to help them settle in to the UK. They are all wonderful lads."
Sandra Ekelund replied to Alison Lett's discussion Ideas and Patterns to get us going in the group Machine Knitters"Good effort for a beginner. If you Google you will find plenty of videos on the Bond machine, or the Ultimate Sweater Machine which are out there in the internet. I have a Knitmaster 700 with ribber attachment which I am still learning to…"
Pam Johnson replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow in the group UK"Glad you found us here on the UK forum Sandra. You do a great job being a foster carer. There are so many needing our help but we do feel at KAS that we know where our work is going and that it is doing some good. Did your children…"
Sandra Ekelund replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful welcome. I hope to be able to make something fairly soon from the patterns.
The photos of the little children sleeping on the cold floor made me so sad. I have lived in Baghdad for many years and seen…"
Sandra Ekelund added a discussion to the group UK
Hi from Harrow
I hope to be able to make a contribution for the African children, or any children, or grown ups too. I am a foster carer with three teenagers from Afghanistan. Things there are very bad despite what we don't hear on the news. See More
Davidsgrandma replied to Sandra Ekelund's discussion Hi from Harrow, UK"Welcome Sandra. This is a friendly and supportive forum as you will have gathered from the reponses to your introduction. I like to look at the photos that people post - they inspire and motivate me."
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- At 11:37am on January 15, 2012, P. Jeanne Haessler said…
Welcome to KAS, Sandra from across the Pond in Canada. I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header above. To reach the Discussions just click Forum above and if you click on Photos above, you will see items that are heading to Africa, in all colors and shapes, plus those that have arrived there. If you click on Groups, above, you can join the friendly UK group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :) So, welcome to Knit A Square! Blankets and hats and sweaters direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win. And now we’re helping out over in Zimbabwe too and they need everything over there. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
- At 1:05am on January 13, 2012,
Pam Antink said… Hi Sandra, Welcome to the KAS forum and I hope you enjoy being part of this friendly & lively community. Do you knit or crochet or both? Around the world caring people are all taking direct action and team-working with the Ladies of the Soweto Comfort Club - it is making a difference to many parentless children. When you've had a chance to look around the site you would be very welcome to join the UK group for more local news and chat.
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