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VAL BARNES commented on Mary Anne Fellows's photo
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"Have just completed a hexagon jacket after seeing yours - they are such fun to make ! thanks for giving me the idea"
VAL BARNES replied to kyla's discussion 2011 tally"Have sent off 65 squares (in three parcels, together with pens,pencils,paper and a couple of t-shirts)
1173 squares
142 hats
9 baby blankets
11 cuddles
1 pr gloves
7pr socks
3 go-overs
4 jumpers
4 slip-overs
2 blankets (35 squares)
2 snoods/cowls
38…"
VAL BARNES replied to Dawne Smith-Sliming's discussion Calling all crocheters -- totally cool blanket"The blanket is really stunning ! - will start tomorrow to work it out- should not be too difficult because crochet is so much easier than knitting you can bend it around corners !!!
Val barnes"
VAL BARNES commented on Diane McTigue's group UK"Happy Christmas to all concerned with KAS - as I keep saying "its brillliant !!" although busy with the normal rush am still managing a few squares a week to be sent off after Christmas - I am so looking forward to 2011 and getting more…"
VAL BARNES replied to kyla's discussion 2010 tally"20 more squares sent today with two hats:
14411 squares
881 hats
53 KAS Cuddles
24 blankets
23 gloves
117 Go Overs
12 Jumpers
14 baby items
3 scarves
13 knitted teddies/toys
1 slippers
1 slipover
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VAL BARNES commented on Diane McTigue's group UK"Tom I used to be a machine knitter so all I have to do is go up into my loft and I have my own Alladins Cave of wool on cones ! if I don't have the colour I want I know my friends do - what I am trying to do is get my wool stash down and this…"
VAL BARNES commented on Diane McTigue's group UK"Tom that is exactly what I am doing !!! I have been a converted charity shopper for many years now it is even nicer choosing gift for these delighful children at a price I can afford and well I eventually run out of my own wool I can get that there…"
VAL BARNES commented on Diane McTigue's group UK"That is what attracted me to KAS in the first place - the fact that I can do as much or as little as I want and you can see the difference it makes on screen - I am becoming very adept at finding little surprises to add to the parcels, Not…"
VAL BARNES replied to kyla's discussion 2010 tally"Just sent off 3 cuddles/35 squares/4 hats so tally is now
13931 squares (+ Peggy's 260?)
870 hats
53 KAS Cuddles
23 blankets
23 gloves
117 Go Overs
11 Jumpers
10 baby items
3 scarves
13 knitted teddies/toys
1 slippers
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- At 6:47am on October 23, 2010,
Pam Johnson said… - Welcome Val - what a fantastic addition to KAS you are with your wonderful crochet.
- At 7:10pm on October 12, 2010,
Kalai McDonald said… - Hello Val and welcome to our KAS community. Sorry for the delay!
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
We run a challenge each month. For the next three months it is all about squares. We have a grand total of 55,900 squares we are trying to achieve and would love you to participate.
Don't forget to post photographs of your work. We have an awesome gallery of the work of the KAS community which is really inspiring.
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here: http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html. Follow the blog: www.allfororphans.com for a different perspective on why we need to look out for these children. And for precise details about the project, visit www.knit-a-square.com
Some of our members further support KAS by making a small monthly donation through Paypal (top left hand corner). This is invaluable help as it ensures we can continue to ensure that your work is speedily distributed to the most needy children in South Africa. We are deeply grateful for any donation we receive, be it monetary or squares to help the orphans. Thank you.
If you have any problems using the forum, please don't hesitate to contact your friendly moderators, listed below.
Sandy, Anne, Dawne, Elizabeth, Erin, Jeanne, Kalai, Kyla and Rona
- At 9:49am on September 16, 2010,
Christine Johnson said… - "I have a BIG stash of yarn and I love knitting for Charity !" - just what we want to hear!
Welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy knitting for this cause. Everyone is very friendly and supportive and someone will always be happy to answer any queries you may have.
- At 6:16pm on September 15, 2010,
Pam Antink said… - Dear Val, most of us have developed 'make do and mend' parcels as the post office jiggy bags are quite costly. Large Tyvek envelopes are very strong and hold 24-28 squares if you can get them. I use plastic woven sacks (some goods arrive at my business in them) and cover them in strong bin bags with plenty of brown tape. It was good to read your enthusiasm for this amazing project and that you are yet another caring soul joining the team.
- At 8:44am on September 14, 2010, Pam Antink said…
- Dear Val,
The best way to send is under 2kg and no more than 90cm in length or width - post surface mail. Although it takes longer it is certainly much cheaper than air. The vital element is to enter nil value on the customs declaration plus mark No Commercial Value, For Charity Only. At the moment KAS is trialing a system whereby you would down load an address label with a bar code. Once the parcel arrives in Soweto they will scan it can send an e-mail reply to say the parcel has received. Parcels don't appear to go astray, even they take a round-about route, but the paperwork at the other end is time consuming. For the time being please put in a note stating what has been sent and your name so the items can be logged against your name on the spreadsheet. If you need any further info please do not hesitate to ask. All the best, Pam
- At 4:17am on September 11, 2010, Pam Antink said…
- Hello! Val, Welcome to the KAS forum and I hope you will enjoy being part of this friendly & lively community. Do you knit or crochet or both? 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. Around the world caring people are all taking direct action and team-working with the Soweto Comfort Club - it is making a difference to many parentless children. Very glad your 'browsing' hit us! Many members have discovered KAS by internet accident. Kind regards, Pam
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