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2025 KAS BARN VOLUNTEERS

Posted by Amy on January 21, 2025 at 9:28am in WHAT'S GOING ON IN SOUTH AFRICA

13417715077?profile=RESIZE_400xA New Year a New Banner from Ada.

This discussion will have photos and reports from our volunteers in South Africa.

You will see post and parcels coming into The Barn, Lots of Sorting and Bundling, and Blanket Making.  

You will hear funny stories and reports about our volunteers.

Please check back regularly to see what is going on in the KAS BARN.

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  • Amy April 17, 2025 at 8:35am

    Estelle's report from April 15...

    Just three of us for our KNIT -A -SQUARE get together this morning. We have been blessed once again opening post with delightful squares and beautiful blankets just in time for our cooler temperatures.  Many of the blankets and squares have been created and donated by our amazing contributors who have supporting KAS for over 15 years. 
    13537026862?profile=RESIZE_400xA fan BIG bag of goodies from Bev. I see some fabulous blankets coming out of this lot Bev.
    13537026885?profile=RESIZE_400xAnd just as exciting a box filled with picture squares from…our children will treasure the blankets they’re incorporated in forever. What about that gorgeous giraffe?
    13536520062?profile=RESIZE_400xA stunner from Lesley King.
    13536520086?profile=RESIZE_400xBeautiful colours from Chris Chiplen.
    13536518465?profile=RESIZE_400xGorgeous and soft from Patricia Underwood.
     
    See more in the Blanket Room.
     
    Last week we wished Sheldon all the best for his adventure in Australia…in fact he has arrived there and no doubt he will be a credit to his hosts. We will all miss you Sheldon.
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    Liz is also away visiting her family in Australia…missed you as well.
    • Karen Gordon > Amy April 17, 2025 at 11:16pm

      Amazing contributions from Bev, Amy and others.   I love that we have our own signature staple ideas which can be recognised by eyesight before we read names.   We know, respect and admire each others styles and strengths so well ⭐. Thank you folks, keep up the good work xx

  • Amy March 27, 2025 at 8:19am

    From Ronda on March 27...

    KAS SA has been having a busy, productive few weeks in the barn … and this week collected a REALLY large amount of post, a reminder of days gone by when the van was crammed full !
    Well done, knitters !
    A few weeks back we had a young visitor from Japan who came bearing gifts ! She was in SA for 5/6 days, worked hard with us all morning and flew home next day thank you Rena.
    13528107277?profile=RESIZE_400xRena with some yummy Japanese food items.
    13528107484?profile=RESIZE_400xWarm KASbarn welcome, Wandi, John, Rena, Vivienne and Lindi.
    13528107857?profile=RESIZE_400xAmazing coincidence to open a parcel with this Japanese flag square in it.
     
    John from Hotel Hope collected some gorgeous quilted blankets made by dear friend Sue in UK !
    A few of Sue’s lovely quilted blankets …
    13528108084?profile=RESIZE_400x13528107898?profile=RESIZE_400x13528108464?profile=RESIZE_400x13528108480?profile=RESIZE_400xGorgeous work - happy days for HHM and a note from Hope Hotel.
    Thank you so much Ronda and all at Knit -a-Square - we collected these today from you,
    and they will keep some of the 40 children in residence at Hotel Hope warm and loved.
    Words truly cannot express enough our gratitude to you, but they have to suffice right now.
    Love from Oliver and all your fans at Hotel Hope.
     
    Some distribution pics for you … various creches visited in Soweto and Thembisa and children cuddled, encouraged and wrapped around with colourful love ! Even this early in the year we have enjoyed cooler days!
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    Visit the Distribution Discussion to see all the photos.
     
    Last week it was good to see Leanne and Bongi in the barn with a great pile of lovely squares.
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    And Portia and Michael delivered their completed blankets as you see.
    13528108890?profile=RESIZE_400xMichael, Portia and KAS’ new strong arm volunteer, Josh.
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    Josh, HHM’s John and Viv.
    13528109694?profile=RESIZE_400xHardly visible Lindi behind piles of blankets and squares.
    13528110270?profile=RESIZE_400xSometimes the van just doesn’t fit.
    • Sharon B > Amy March 30, 2025 at 2:40am

      Good to hear that lots of squares and blankets have been arriving, just in time for cooler weather.   Everyone works so hard to make the children feel comfortable and loved.   Thank You All!

    • Karen Gordon > Amy March 27, 2025 at 12:46pm

      Love you guys for everything you do to keep our chain of love + support connected ♥️ Th U ⭐

  • Amy February 28, 2025 at 5:22am

    From Estelle dated February 27...

    Fabulous Pinks from one our generous contributors. Antoinette hosted a luncheon for her team on Valentine’s Day however between courses there was knitting and crocheting to be done for KNIT- A - SQUARE!  Thank you for the super pink squares, the gorgeous crocheted toys who are comfortably sitting on a stunning pink blanket with dainty little flowers.
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    Yesterday we had a most productive morning with plenty of post to open. Thanks Ronda Lowrie. We also welcomed Sheldon Bolle back for a few weeks before he starts his exciting adventure.
    13476604256?profile=RESIZE_400xSuch a pretty blanket.
    13476604456?profile=RESIZE_400xAll from Antoinette.
    The following blankets arrived by post from SharonB.
    13476604468?profile=RESIZE_400x13476604481?profile=RESIZE_400xMost interesting bubbly warm blanket from Sharon.
     
    A blanket that arrived in the post…..beautifully knitted from Diane Burns.
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    And pretty colours from Barbara Jordan, blanket sewn together by Sweetie.
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    Some blankets put together from Liz.
    13476605282?profile=RESIZE_400xBright and beautiful!
    13476605668?profile=RESIZE_400xThat was quick…I’m sure Sally Ann will be thrilled to see it!
     
    Audrey has been busy this month.
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    13476606075?profile=RESIZE_400xA blanket full of love and a wise old owl.
    13476606657?profile=RESIZE_400xLike the way you used the minis around the blanket.
     
    One of mine…thanks Elaine Joubert for enlarging the panel.
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    Stay tuned for some warm, lovely blankets just waiting to warm our needy children.
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    • Sadie Bircher > Amy March 4, 2025 at 10:45pm

      What an absolutely fabulous idea to have a lunch with yarn on the table and to knit/ crochet while eating and talking 🩷

    • Diane Burns > Amy March 4, 2025 at 9:27am

      Great selection, wonderful designs. Very happy to see the 4th blanket down has arrived, it was posted on 27th January, yet one posted on 4th December 2024 and one posted 1st July 2024 are yet to arrive.

      • Patricia Underwood > Diane Burns March 4, 2025 at 10:21am

        I was interested to read this, Diane, as I posted two parcels in June 2024 which have never shown up on the Squares List. I was rather hoping it was an oversight in the book-keeping, although I've never seen photos either.

        • Diane Burns > Patricia Underwood March 4, 2025 at 8:36pm

          I'm still keeping my fingers crossed Patricia🤞 a parcel I posted to MNCP took f o r e v e r to reach them.

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