We got our first donation this weekend

www.bernat.com

www.lilyyarns.com

www.patonsyarns.com
sent their contribution to our event. Wow!
BIG THANKS to them for the for their support.

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Just checking in to let you guys know what has been going on & to say hello I know I have not written in a while I will try to be better @ the updated please check out our website @

http://www.geocities.com/crochetoutlady/harlemcrochetoutk2.html

It has all the info you need to know.

TTFN
COL

Did I forget to mention

As a tie in with our Charity effort we are including CAMOUFLAGE as the theme for our Fashion Show. Get to work you guys there will be a Peoples Choice Award for the best and most creative use of camouflage in the show. I want to see some fabu stuff, cro or knit I am going to wear socks that day just to have them knocked off. Bring your A game you have plenty of time.

TTFN
COL

Top Gear for OUR TROOPS

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Here is our second charity effort. This charity is sponsored by The Uptown Crochet Corner. Top Gear for OUR TROOPS. This charity is near & dear to my heart especially since my cousin is returning to Iraq for a third tour and we thought this would be the perfect time to spread the love abroad to the young women & men who are protecting our right to freedom.

Top Gear being helmet liners (crochet/knit beanies) made in 100 % soft wool. These hat's will be given to ground troops so the colors are black, beige, army green, olive, navy, desert camo, dark grey or brown. The fiber & colors are for their protection. No fancy stitches these hats will be worn under their helmets so they must fit close. Please do not double the yarn wool is very warm so there is no need. Make sure hat's are big enough to fit a man's head about 22 to 24"circ & long enough to cover the ears 8 1/2-10 in. No brim.

I will be adding a crochet pattern soon but for now if you wish to get started a simple Internet search will get you what you need. These hats are to be turned in the day of the HCOKT, if you are out of town and wish to join our efforts please feel free we will accept any & all donations from individuals & groups. Contact me for the mailing address @ crochetoutlady@yahoo.com . If you have any ??? please feel free to ask or just leave a comment I will get back to you asap.

Thank you for visiting hope to hear from you guys soon,

Cherise

One of our charity efforts

OK Ladies & Gents,

This is one of 2 charity projects that the HCOKT will be raising squares for (I know they are rectangles but work with me) Sanctuary Stitchers sponsored by the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS).

"It is hoped that these
blankets will help them transition from this
“home” to the next, to link the past to the
present and eventually the future. We hope the
blanket will remind them of the good things
they experienced and provide comfort in their
new lives."

Well you guys know the drill crochet/knit a 7x9 square and bring it on down to the HCOKT their will be tables set up for those of you who want to assist in the assembly of the blankets.

http://www.jbfcs.org/ucanhelp/volunteer/SanctuaryStitchers.pdf

Giving back is the only way to truly share.
TTYL
COL

WE NEED YOU !!!!!!!

Calling all VOLUNTEERS

We have a date for the Harlem Crochet Out & Knit 2
Sunday September 21, 2008
What we don't have is VOLUNTEERS!!!

All of you lovely needle work artists who believe in each one teach 2 or 3 or 5 LOL. PLEASE sign up with Cherise @ crochetoutlady@yahoo.com please provide your
name
best way to contact you
the area you are not interested in working
time preference: shifts for volunteers 10 - 6 2hr periods

Areas of need:
Demonstration providers
Crochet/Knitting Doctors
Teaching adults/kids Crochet/Knitting
Kids craft area
set up
clean up
Greeters
Fashion show
welcome committee

Thank you in advance for your support see you in September.

I am SOO ENCOURAGED!!!

We had our first planning meeting today & boy oh boy I am feeling HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY. It was great I want to send a BIG shout out to Kim for all her help & insight. All my other ladies you go girls for having my back I love you all. I just popped in to say Hi & give you guys a lil update. Ok people TTFN COL

The Venue

I took a few pics of the space we will be in for the event they really don't do it any justice but you can get an idea



The lunch room this is where the vendors will be keep your fingers crossed that we will get some


This will be a check-in area for the volunteers




The gym the stage is up u can't really see in this pic but it's there