Sharing Our Gifts

I love you folks! See attached: Maggie, Let m...

2012-01-18T15:30:12.270-08:00

I love you folks! See attached:

Maggie,

Let me tell you how wonderful and appreciated the hand-knitted sweaters are for our students! Everyone is amazed that our school was selected for this honor! Teachers are especially impressed with the workmanship and durability of the garments.

The need for sweaters in our unpredictable and fluctuating New England weather has increased, too, so demand is UP!

Boys and girls come to me each day asking if they can borrow a sweater. I am pleased to say yes and loan them a sweater for the day. Students love the sweaters and eagerly put them on. I can tell you by the way they snuggle into them that they are perfect! Since they are washable they have stood up against the test of machine washing and re-wearing. There is a “race” each day by a few girls to see who gets to wear which one – one girl alternates colors so she can enhance her wardrobe – she has declined selecting one to keep so she can create the illusion she has more than one sweater!

Of course, there are some students who have benefited from a permanent gift! I’ve seen the look of surprise on faces when I tell them they need not sign the sweater out – it’s theirs to keep! They are very appreciative and tell me they will wear it every day – and do!

Thank you and your “Ravelry” group for having such huge hearts! Thank you for making them in our school colors – it makes compliance with our uniform policy so much easier for some which eliminates problems for all. I tell each one where they were made and some have noted that the wool one from Maine is probably because it is so cold up there that the knitter chose wool. They also comment on the “Hawaiian sun knitted into each stitch” – they say they feel the Hawaiian sun in the sweater! I remind them that Minnesota winters are just as cold as Maine winters and the boys love the long sleeve black sweater! The sweater vests are a huge hit with the boys – they don’t feel like they are wearing “girls” sweaters… which is important in middle school!

It seemed unfair that I am the only one witnessing the pleasure on each child’s face when they put a new sweater on for the first time! I wanted to share it with you and your knitters, so I hope this email helps convey just how happy the students are with the sweaters from around the country!

If you never thought, as you created each stitch, that your work would result in pure human happiness, guess again. Every stitch you make is a smile that links another smile to another, and on…and on. And all this good will, generosity and kindness knits a sweater of love for all of us…..myself included. I’ve enjoyed being the purveyor of your knitting family’s kindness – thank you so very much!

We are creating a display in the entrance to our school to showcase samples of your work and others’ hands - to remind children that beautiful things come from caring human hands and hearts…..

From my heart to yours,

Thank you for the love AND the knitted sweaters for our students!

Ann Velazco

Behavior Manager

Carmen Arace Middle School

7th & 8th Grades

Bloomfield, CT 06002

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2011-12-05T21:14:35.231-08:00

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Received first sweater vest today! It is gorgeous....

2011-11-29T15:57:33.356-08:00

Received first sweater vest today! It is gorgeous. Posted a pic of recipient wearing it on ravelry sharing our gifts project #24. My kids and I love you guys!

Maggie

Thank you. We have a wonderful time doing these p...

2011-10-20T22:52:45.416-07:00

Thank you. We have a wonderful time doing these projects!

Just wanted to say that I think your group is fant...

2011-10-09T09:36:03.099-07:00

Just wanted to say that I think your group is fantastic! It's so inspiring to see all of you working so hard on a variety of charity projects! :)

Bye,
Lisa
Life Full of Laughter

Happy blogoversary :)

2011-05-01T08:18:35.998-07:00

Happy blogoversary :)

I just found your site and the project. I am sorry...

2010-08-25T09:11:11.955-07:00

I just found your site and the project. I am sorry I have missed this one, but I hope to catch up on the next project.

just letting you know--I'm following along. I...

2010-07-20T20:55:51.231-07:00

just letting you know--I'm following along. I would like to learn how to knit hats just so I can donate them. A scarf I can do. I hope I will have some time to make one for this project.

I hate Red Heart too and not because I'm a yar...

2010-05-12T10:25:30.585-07:00

I hate Red Heart too and not because I'm a yarn snob. There are some acrylics that I actually enjoy working with but not that crap. I will have to check out your pattern adaption. Looks like a good project for watching TV. I hate reading charts personally. I don't know why they confuse me so much.

I do the same thing. Then I use a post-it note to...

2010-05-11T20:43:44.780-07:00

I do the same thing. Then I use a post-it note to track where I am. Or lots and lots of pencil marks.

I got your comment about crocheting just chains - it took me a few months to persistence, but I got the hang of it just a year ago & I am loving it! Even just to add edges to knit-wear, I think it's worth it.

I can relate to your post as I have the attention ...

2010-05-01T14:42:31.643-07:00

I can relate to your post as I have the attention span and memory of an ant. I graph on one sheet of papter my rows and check them off as I go along. This helps me to find my place when I pick the project up. I'll do a section at a time. If the pattern states repeat rows 1 & 2 6 times, I graph that out. I make notes for items such as changing colors or size needles. The other thing I do for a multiple row pattern is to write one row out on an index card. Next I punch a hole in one corner of index card and use a large ring to hold them together. This allows me to flip through cards without a mess.

Very stylish! Happy blogoversary :)

2010-05-01T09:11:48.571-07:00

Very stylish!

Happy blogoversary :)

Oh cool! a project where I could make something! ...

2010-02-17T08:35:36.604-08:00

Oh cool! a project where I could make something! I will try to knit a scarf in time.

Great, and we are collectively competing in Ravely...

2010-02-14T00:21:32.583-08:00

Great, and we are collectively competing in Ravelympics with Project #5, so if you want to join in on the team at Ravelry and get a medal or two for your efforts, skate on over!

Sounds like a great project. I'll get knittin...

2010-02-13T22:54:31.167-08:00

Sounds like a great project. I'll get knitting with some acrylic I have that will be machine washable.

Wow - what wonderful ideas! Thanks for inspiring ...

2010-02-11T10:17:37.801-08:00

Wow - what wonderful ideas! Thanks for inspiring me! I often think that since I recycle, I am doing all that I should. I fail to recognize all the other waste!

I absolutely agree. I haven't used a microwave...

2010-02-04T18:44:59.036-08:00

I absolutely agree. I haven't used a microwave in over 7 years. I NEVER eat fast food. It took two years for the fast food cravings to go away after I quit. To me, hat means there are things in there that are addictive and not good for my body. I only eat natural, organic, local as much as possible, buy in bulk, and cook from scratch. It was a process over the last 6 or 7 years, but I am healthier, thinner, and feel so much better about staying informed!

This is a great idea. I have recently become almos...

2010-02-04T10:26:42.443-08:00

This is a great idea. I have recently become almost vegan. As a side bonus, that I did not plan on, I am eating almost 85-90% raw. I am not a a health food nut at all. In fact my favorite food is Taco Bell. I also LOVE ice cream everyday after dinner. However, after going vegan: All these cravings are virtually gone. I do require a chocolate chip here and there, but hey who doesn't? I think a lot of people would be amazed at how healthy they would eat if they didn't use their oven or microwave for a day or two. Veggies and fruit don't need to be cooked. Oh, yeah, don't forget about sprouting.

Thank you, Sinclair, I have the same problem as yo...

2010-01-17T16:33:13.938-08:00

Thank you, Sinclair, I have the same problem as you, no funds. So I'm glad there's a way to help! I'll check it out now.

Nancy

DAR? As in Daughters of The American Revolution? ...

2010-01-07T19:18:13.576-08:00

DAR? As in Daughters of The American Revolution? I've been popping in off and on trying to see what the next charity is. Glad it's posted, will see what I can learn about it through their page.

Thanks
sandy

Thank you for stopping by my blog and letting me k...

2009-12-31T12:53:21.218-08:00

Thank you for stopping by my blog and letting me know who you are. I think you are doing a wonderful thing to help so many. Just today I mailed off a quilt that I made for the Quilts for Kids project and it is really amazing to see how many generous people are out in the blogosphere doing such wonderful work! Keep it up, and Happy New Year!

Two very nice thank you notes. Gives you a good f...

2009-12-29T06:11:52.087-08:00

Two very nice thank you notes. Gives you a good feeling to be a part of something like this, even though I joined after these events.

Good of you to post so others can read.

Happy New Year from cold snowy Ohio

Sandy

finally made it to the post office today for proje...

2009-12-28T14:35:34.947-08:00

finally made it to the post office today for project 3, should arrive in a couple of days.

Sandy

I am very inspired by your works! What a beautifu...

2009-12-24T00:20:21.277-08:00

I am very inspired by your works! What a beautiful kindness you are spreading! I just came across your blog today!

Joined only recently and will be able to just sque...

2009-12-20T07:18:25.198-08:00

Joined only recently and will be able to just squeak in under the wire to get a donation in for the December project (3), but am wondering what the January project is. I always like to think ahead...helps when reviewing yarn and planing.

Is it here and I'm just not finding it? Was looking for a calendar or something...help.

Hadn't come across your blog when on EC, so was surprised when I got here today via RAV. Dropped while here, it's my Travel Blog that's connected to EC, not The Bridge and Beyond. Hadn't even thought about adding it to EC...maybe I should? Do you feel like it's help you spread the word?

Might suggest too that you broaden your comment area to include name and url, so people blogging in different mediums/blogspaces can communicate. For now, I can only due the generic google thing.