BLANKETS OF FRIENDSHIP

In February 2009 the State of Victoria in Australia was devastated by bushfires with over 200 lives lost. Making blankets of friendship for them is one practical way of showing them that people care. We are knitting or crocheting 12" squares in 8ply or 10ply wool (DK or worsted) that will be joined together and then offered to victims of the terrible fires that have ravaged Victoria. Squares can be posted to 'Blankets of Friendship', PO Box 488, TRARALGON Vic 3844. Australia.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Friendships Grow

Not only are the "Blankets of Friendship" connecting friends of those who make with those who receive the finished blankets.

There is also the process of people coming together to make the blankets. Our group gatherings are growing each week and we are all meeting new people who live within our communities.

Together we often share a meal, a coffee/tea or wine and sometimes desert too! But we always share stories, experiences and our love of craft.

Here is a picture of our gathering last night.