It's been a busy time with sorting, packing and delivering donations and I am sorry that I am late in acknowledging the donations that have arrived since the end of last week, but it's good to have made the deliveries now that the cold weather is here.
On the weekend we drove up to visit Lesley Lowe and Kaye Clarke in Kyabram to deliver quilts for Rochester. The car and camper was packed to capacity and we delivered 73 quilts as well as some hand knits, 7 crocheted blankets and some beautifully knitted teddy bears donated by Waverley Patchworkers. We forgot to take photos but Kaye loaded up all the quilts and had a list of people she will be visiting this week to hand out the quilts. It was a very busy weekend catching up with family and friends as well as a great opportunity to deliver the donations.
Today Big Group Hug sent a van to pick up 16 boxes of donations. We gave them 38 crocheted blankets (most are SB size), 4 quilts, 100 beanies, 18 scarves, 150 drawstring bags, 90 soap pouches, 15 burp cloths, 5 hand knits, 60 pair of newborn socks, new pyjamas and track suits, 13 tote bags, 80 beanies for newborns, stationery, toiletries and 6 woollen vests from obsolete Ambulance Victoria uniforms.
Lots of people are going to be warm now thanks to all of you and your generous donations.
I'm going to be away on a quilting retreat for a few days so I may not be able to acknowledge all of the new donations until I return but they are all very much appreciated. Of course I will be finishing off more donated UFOs and quilt tops while I'm away so I will have more to share soon.
Many thanks for your ongoing support everyone.
Hugs, Jan Mac xx
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