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I love knitting small items such as booties and baby items or beanies and
scarves. I live at Samford and would like to know how i go about arranging
things from here.
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Date:July 12 2010
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I have beanies and scarves that I have knitted that I would like to give to
needy people, preferably be able to drop off somewhere at the Gold Coast. Can
someone please give me a contact?
Jo |
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Date:July 02 2010
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I would love to join this group, however I work fulltime and do most of my
knitting in the evenings, if you could send me some patterns for premmies and
blankets I would donate.
I also crochet my left over wool into squares, they
are quite big but single and normally I crochet them together, what would you
like, do we donate the completed squares for someone to make a complete blanket
or completed the blanket and then donate. At the moment I have a number of
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Date:May 17 2010
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Hi Judith,
We have knit and natters at many various locations throughout
Qld...Caboolture, Zillmere, Beenleigh, Marsden, Toowoomba, Scarborough and
shortly will be having knit and natters at Nanango and possibly Kingaroy. If you
would like to know more you can email me privately at kcroke@bigpond.net.au
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Date:May 10 2010
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I am interested in your knit and natter group.
Could you please let me know
where and when this group of knitters and natters meet.
Judith
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Date:April 30 2010
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Thankyou for that Wendy I will pass it on.
Sorry for the late reply I have
had a 'Sick' Computer.
It meant I did more Knitting Though. lol.
Thanks
again.
Bunty Bellhouse
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Date:March 30 2010
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I have been donating some knitted items through one of your members Debbie
Fisher. I have just found a business that sells wool online and have cheap
clearance specials, I thought some of your members may be interested in it. www.knittingyarnshop.com.au
Happy knitting everyone.
Wendy
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Date:March 24 2010
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Hello Amy.
Where does your Grandma live?? Could you e-mail me on belwin@pacific.net.au and give me
information. or ring me on (07) 38041316. I organise a Knit and Natter at
Beenleigh Library once a month, The Beenleigh Library do also accept any
donations for us.
But if you ring me I can give you more
information.
Everything that she makes will certainly be
appreciated.
Bunty Bellhouse
[Member of K4BN]
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Date:March 19 2010
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I am trying to find an organisation for my grandma to donate her knitted beanies
for babies. She currenly sends them to her local hospital in Logan but they have
been rude in the past and so she would prefer to donate them to a charity that
doesn't make a profit from her items. Also, I have been told she wants to feel
appreciated - do you send thank u's in return?
Ta, Amy
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Date:March 19 2010
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Thankyou for your praise, I have been a member for a long time now. Karen and
Peter are two of the most giving people I know, she inspires a group of people
to realise that there are others who are worse off than we are. The whole group
is a giving group and I love them all.
My name is Bunty I live in Beenleigh,
I am a carer for my Husband and am addicted to 'Knitting' [and a little bit of
Crochet]. I organise a Knit and Natter at Beenleigh Library where a group of us
meet once a month to Knit and Natter and show and Tell and also to take our
Donations for Karen. We love what we do and we share what we can.
I am so
pleased that Karen can help your people at the hostel. thankyou for posting on
our Website.
Bunty Bellhouse. [a Knitter]
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Date:February 18 2010
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Hi everyone, what a great work I've kept in contact with Karen and her husband
to help the people we support. It's been a great blessing to us and it's helped
so many off our client. All our client live in the Hostel and most of the time
they don't have the money to buy clothes and food. I hope this great work
continues, greatest blessing to everyone involved. Thanks, Paul
Gabriel-metta.
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Date:February 15 2010
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Thank you for your Query.
With Blankets we make whatever sizes that will come
in useful, Knee Rugs to bigger Blankets. it is hard to give you a size exact, I
will do my best, lol.
Your squares are roughly 4inches square so I would
make a blanket 5 squares by 5 squares, [20 Inches] would make a Knee Rug, the
more you add the bigger the blanket. I hope that helps, we accept all sizes, we
even accept the squares, and one of our Members would put them
together.
Thanks again.
Bunty Bellhouse
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Date:January 23 2010
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What size do you want blankets. I have been crocheting granny squares 10cm x
10cm x approx. So need to know measurements needed.
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Date:January 22 2010
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Thank you for your Question on "Knitting for Brisbanes Needy' web site,
unfortunately we can't help you.
Everything that is made by our Members stays
in Australia. We are a non profit group of caring people who
work on
Donations, or we buy wool as cheap as we can get it. Nothing that is made is
sold.
We donate to any charity in Australia that asks, Sorry again that we
can't help you.
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Date:January 15 2010
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Thank you for your Question, I am not sure where 'Wondai' is , sounds
fascinating,. The items that you mention would be very useful to us, and if you
could post them to us it would be great.
Mrs Karen Croke
45 Parkview Road
Glasshouse Mountains
Qld 4518
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Date:January 15 2010
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I have supported children charities in kenya.i have come across much talent
among the women who can make carpets,sweaters and anything on wool.They lack
capital.Iam thinking of someone who can provide capital to make use of this
great talent in kenya for purposes of donating to the needy kids.walela.john@hotmail.com
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Date:January 14 2010
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I have just found and joined this site. I have quite a few small pieces of
(new) cotton material offcuts - most are able to cut out a min.12cm square, with
some pieces up to .25m x 110cm. Also pellon offcuts 36cm x 10-20cm. Are these
useful for anyone? I can post the items (I am in Wondai QLD).
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Date:January 13 2010
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With Karen's blessing, we now have a branch of the group in Toowoomba - still
under Karen's jurisdiction and control - enabling Darling Downs and environs
knitters and crocheters to help the needy in their immediate area.
We
need not only knitters, crocheters, and people who sew, but we need to be
pointed in the right direction for contacting the organisations that help the
less fortunate. soup Kitchens,.refuges for both women and men, anyone who will
accept our knitted and other items and NOT sell them for profit but give them
directly to those in need.
I would appreciate any contacts eith er by
email yobrien1@optusnet.com.au
or by
phone 07 45282543 in Toowoomba.
Regards
Yvette |
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Date:November 04 2009
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Hi there. On June 9 2008 Wendy wanted any quantities of 'thicker' 8 ply,
stating that she would show why on the Friday. I doubt that I could get to
Beenleigh Knit'N'Natter and I'm fascinated as to what can be done with small
quantities of wool. My Mother and I have lots, you see, and whilst I love to
make small items, I would also like to know how to use up those odd bits of
yarn.
Wendy, are you able to describe how you use the yarn or would it be
preferable to demonstrate? Cheers
Janeene
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Date:November 26 2008
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I recently donated some wool, but wonder if you have any patterns you can share.
I have over an hour on the bus to travel to and from work and can put this time
to good use by knitting, so would send you finished articles when I can.
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Date:November 26 2008
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Hi Gail,
Thankyou for your kind words. In the time you have been a member you
have personally donated so many beautifully made items that have been passed
onto many grateful recipients.
So, like all the other members, you are making
a difference to the lives of the less fortunate.
Thanks again Gail. karen
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Date:October 25 2008
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Hello everyone,
My name is Gail I live at Gympie & I am proud to say I
am a member of the wonderful group, which I joined in mid June Due to being a
carer for my mum I am unable to attend any of the functions, K&Ns etc you
all have. But I enjoy doing knitting when I have time which is mainly at night,
I sit in bed watch TV & do my knitting.
I feel so proud to know that
each & one of us including husbands, fathers, parners etc are also involved
in one way or another, some of the men do knit while others assist by helping
collecting / delivering donations, driving others etc to the functions, helping
at gatherings that are held. also may I also say to the men who may not be
active in doing some of this work, I would like to say still a thankyou to the
men who allow / support the women do what we are doing whether it be knitting,
sewing, crochet or anyother craft work or collecing itms to make up bags for the
neeedy , I feel that they should also be thanked their support is there in a
round about form . With out all of these people & ourselves the needy would
not be getting the items they need to keep warm when times are hard &
cold.
Well I hope that all makes sense, it is just haow I feel about
everything & just want to get on my little soap box & say "Thank You to
EveryOne"
Regards & love to one & all
Gail
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Date:October 16 2008
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I would like to be involved in knitting for the needy. Can you please advise how
I can join?
Nan
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Date:July 16 2008
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Date:July 16 2008
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I have a large quantity of wool, all colours etc for which I can
no longer use ( the hands don,t work as well as they used to)now I know you can
use it, I can have it delivered by my son, just tell me where, we live in Arana
Hills my Ph. No. 33511849 anytime. thanks Pam L.
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Date:July 15 2008
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Please email Angela on rafohler@bigpond.com or Phone (07) 32049312
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Date:July 16 2008
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Congratulations Karen & your team!! I have been knitting blankets (squares
50x50stsX56 squares) for two years... something to do on our 12hours drives to
Sydney to visit our daughter & grandkids, Layne(5.5) & Sam(3.5). Do you
have guidelines for measurements of Adult/Child/Cot Blankets, pram covers, knee
rugs etc.. Can't tdo 'fancy stuff' but can follow patterns for Beanies, Scarves,
Feather Scarves, Premmie Baby Clothes(what is needed for these? Doll-sized
dresses or.....? ). Are Blankets from stores such as The Warehouse acceptable?
and can these also be cut up for animals at the RSPCA? Your advice please,
Karen & Angela. Also, is Beenleigh Library my nearest group... I live at
Sunnybank Hills.... Thanks for all your wonderful work.
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Date:July 14 2008
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Please email Angela on rafohler@bigpond.com or Phone (07) 32049312
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Date:July 16 2008
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I have some knitted items(bed socks) to donate. Where can i drop them or send
them? I live in Coorparoo.
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Date:July 13 2008
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Please email Angela on rafohler@bigpond.com or Phone (07) 32049312
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Date:July 16 2008
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Read of your group in C-M today. Good to know such a group is in action. I
need an address to which to post some garments, and I would appreciate any 8-ply
which is excess, for someone else.
Merle. |
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Date:July 10 2008
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Hi Merle please email Angela on rafohler@bigpond.com or Phone (07) 32049312
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Date:July 16 2008
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Hi, I read about your group in a patchwork magazine and tried to join on your
old website. I'm delighted with your new webpage and have just joined the group.
I have a number of items to give you for distribution. Could you please advise
me of how to get these items to you? Is there a group that meets in inner
Brisbane? I would like to meet some new friends who enjoy creating as much as I
do. Thanks Karen for caring so much.
Lesley.
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Date:July 10 2008
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Hi Lesley please email Angela on rafohler@bigpond.com or Phone (07) 32049312
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Date:July 16 2008
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Hi ladies,
I came across your project when watching the Channel 10 news
tonight. The ladies were from the Zillmere group.
I can no longer knit
due to arthritis, however, I have a large quantity of wool which I would be
pleased to donate for others to knit.
Could you let me know if you are
interested, and if so, how to go about making this donation. I live on the Gold
Coast.
Look forward to positive reply.
Regards,Bev Hulme
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Date:June 27 2008
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Sorry have just seen your comment re wool to give away. We would dearly love it,
it would be put to very good use. We have a few members on the Gold Coast and
one of the ladies, Norma, is having a knit and natter on Saturday 19th July. She
is at Carrara, so if thats convenient for you, you could either come along on
the day (from 10 am) or drop it off to her. Otherwise can arrange pickup from
you.
Please email me on kcroke@bigpond.net.au so we can organise
something and/or I can give you Norma's address.
Thanks again,
Karen
Croke
owner/moderator
knittingforbrisbanesneedy
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Date:July 07 2008
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Have just visited this site for the first time and really enjoyed reading all
the info and jokes. Hope my donations will make a difference to someone. Never
done a lot of knitting before am certainly enjoying it now.
Georganne
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Date:June 22 2008
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If anyone who is going to the Beenleigh Knit and Natter on Friday and has any
'thicker' 8 ply acrylic they no longer need I would appreciate it - any amount.
I'll show you why on Friday.
Wendy
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Date:June 09 2008
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Hi
Does anybody know when the news letter page will be working on here ?
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Date:June 06 2008
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The reason the newsletter page isn't working yet, is that, with all that has
been going on with the group and personally, I haven't yet written the newest
newsletter, therefore haven't been able to get it to our website manager,
Mario.
Hopefully as things settle down this week, will be able to get it
written and then Mario can add it!
Sorry the delay in this happening,
entirely my fault!
Karen
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Date:June 06 2008
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Hi Bunty,
You even beat me to it!!
I would like to thank YOU for being
such a caring, loving person who does so much for this group too!!
Karen
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Date:May 26 2008
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Looks like I am the lucky First, I just wanted to say that I am
really proud to be a member of this group, someone asked my " Why do you give"
my reply is " Because I can". Keep up the good work Folks we definitly make a
difference.
Bunty [Windaroo]
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Date:May 24 2008
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