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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2166 Posts
Dawn
Nova
OH
USA
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 Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 07:24:37 AM
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I simply cannot wait to do this. Maybe it's the crispness in the air, or the leaves that have already turned and fallen off my tree outside my living room window... I am ready for fall.
As most of you know we are up to 4000 lbs opf food donated worldwide to local food banks. It is because of your generous spirits that other people are eating home grown food this summer. Being an Heirloom Maven, that thought alone makes my heart soar! I trust that your giving spirit will last throughout the year and I am encouraging that through.....
The Mitten Tree. I live in the #1 jobless area of Ohio. It was on the news last night that Mansfield, Ohio and the surrounding areas has the highest unemployment rate of all Ohio. I would like to give back by hosting a Mitten tree for children that may not have a simple set of mittens this winter. I have a large tree that I am placing in my dining room that I will decoratewith donated mittens & such and upload pictures of.
I am asking for a simple donation of mittens, hats or scarves. They can be a handmade labor of love or a store purchased item. I will be donating these the The Pumphouse Ministries of Ashland & richland Counties. Thank you for your help! If anyone can make this happen, it's farmgirls like you!!!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Cindy
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 08:07:35 AM
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Sounds like a wonderful plan, I will get some together for the tree.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you had so many that you wouldn't be able to see the tree!!! I love giving like this!
Hugs,
Zens Goddess
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Diana
orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 08:15:41 AM
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Oh Dawn you are just the smartest girl there is and one on the most caring too. So I will send you and e-mail and we will get the ball or shall I say the mitten rolling.
Diana
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1463 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2166 Posts
Dawn
Nova
OH
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 07:01:17 AM
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I'm going to JoAnn Fabrics today to pick up some of those mittens/gloves that are in the Dollar Aisle. I'm not a knitter or a sew-er so I'm going to embellish them with yo-yo's and maybe make the fingers into little people. Thank you for your emails! As soon as I dig out the Halloween decorations, I will put that tree up as well!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
Edited by - deeredawn on Sep 11 2009 10:19:39 AM |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 07:20:10 AM
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Hi Dawn -
I knit hats with a lot of my scrap yarn. I don't do mittens. Could you use some hats? They are a one-size-fits-all ribbed pattern.
Luanne
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2166 Posts
Dawn
Nova
OH
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 10:46:41 AM
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Dawn - I'll e-mail you so you can let me know where to send them.
Thanks for starting the mitten tree!
Luanne
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
289 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 3:07:12 PM
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Dawn - I am not one to knit or crochet but I will send you something store bought for this! Your a good kid!
Sue Feely
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 3:51:32 PM
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What a good heart you have! I have a few things to send to you soon, Carol
how sweet it is to love some one, how right it is to care |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
160 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 06:57:30 AM
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Hi Dawn -
Shipped you 3 knitted hats yesterday. You should have them soon. Good luck with the tree!!!
Luanne
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1463 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 10:18:53 AM
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Dawn, just wanted you to know I am still on the look out for some gloves and scarves I guess me being in Ga its not cold enough for them to put it out. I will send them as soon as I can find some more goodies. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2166 Posts
Dawn
Nova
OH
USA
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1590 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
789 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2166 Posts
Dawn
Nova
OH
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2009 : 3:16:23 PM
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I'm so tickeled that ya'll are interested in helping with this. I mean, after all that's been done with the farmgirl food drive, I'm just so humbled!
Ruth sweetie, you can take your time on this. December is cold in Ohio but the worst of it comes in Jan and Feb. It's just bitter, damp and cold here off the lake. Well, your in Ri you know!! lol. As long as I have them by the holidays so that I can take them up to the Pumphouse. I think that'd be great!
I've already started scrapping a card that says the warmies are from all of us! I hope to do pics! I need to be reminded! HA!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.etsy.com
~I'd rather be on my farm than Emperor of the World~George Washington |
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