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KAS BARN VOLUNTEERS - 2026

Posted by Amy on January 17, 2026 at 6:35am

31063266852?profile=RESIZE_710xThe team back in the swing!

This discussion focuses on our volunteers on the ground in South Africa.  You can follow step by step as the post arrives in The Barn, is opened, sorted, put into packs for Gogos or distributions.  Visit this site often for updates from our wonderful volunteers.

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  • Amy August 23, 2026 at 10:43am

    From Ronda on August 22, 2026....

    The KASbarn was busy yesterday and humming again. 🐝💛🐝💛🐝
    Here are some pics …
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    31224196869?profile=RESIZE_400xThank you Alison Greenwood.
    31224197065?profile=RESIZE_400xSquares from St Mary’s Convent … sewn together by Viv.
    31224197075?profile=RESIZE_400xSee below…
    31224197253?profile=RESIZE_400xA beautiful soft blanket from Mireille - France.
    31224196701?profile=RESIZE_400xWonderful work from Karen Gordon.
    31224197289?profile=RESIZE_400xanother …
    31224197853?profile=RESIZE_400x...and another!
    31224197865?profile=RESIZE_400xThank you Sally Patterson.
    31224197880?profile=RESIZE_400xOff to distribute at a Creche in Soweto ...
    31224198052?profile=RESIZE_400xBeautiful squares from Judy McN.
    31224198079?profile=RESIZE_400xAnd a super parcel from Ina in Malaysia incl. toys and more.
    31224198282?profile=RESIZE_400xLovely parcel from Jose van D - Netherlands.
    31224198294?profile=RESIZE_400xAnd the kind of squares we ALL want to sew up from Rosanne S.
    31224198856?profile=RESIZE_400xMore and more joy.
    31224198697?profile=RESIZE_400xLovely soft squares - 3 parcels of them - from Graciela in the USA.
    31224198875?profile=RESIZE_400xLindi enjoying her work …
    31224199070?profile=RESIZE_400xAnother happy KAS-er.
    31224198891?profile=RESIZE_400xViv smiling too!
    Thanks to our always-generous contributors for the smiley faces you see here !
    Spring is definitely in the air after a long, cold winter
    • Karen Gordon > Amy August 24, 2026 at 12:05am

      A huge Thank you for these photographs + to read the terrific newsy coverage of an opening day.   It's fantastic to see our love being delivered to such happy volunteers!    I see 2 of my blankets (orange/brown + brown/green/pinks) laid out on the table top right next to 2 from Mireille (many greens + pinks/browns), and the festival of other colours is fabulous on our eyes. 

    • Bev Jeffery > Amy August 23, 2026 at 8:46pm

      ALWAYS so happy to see your happy faces.....and to see that there are still many parcels arriving from the wonderful folk all over the world. 

      So much bright cheeriness on display. xo

      Thanks for sharing, Amy. 

  • Amy July 7, 2026 at 7:26am

    Photos from The Barn on July 2, 2026.

    31189131278?profile=RESIZE_400xBlankets sewn together by Wandi.  Yes, it is that cold that our volunteers are bundled up.

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    • Bev Jeffery > Amy July 7, 2026 at 12:40pm

      As always, running like a well-oiled machine......  :))

  • Amy June 30, 2026 at 3:19am

    An update from Estelle on June 29, 2026...

    We unfortunately had to cancel our June KNIT- A-SQUARE meeting however the ladies kindly dropped their blankets and collected a couple of squares. Thanks for collecting the blankets Ronda.
    31186073455?profile=RESIZE_584x15 extra soft toys from Bev Jeffrey…thanks just what we need Bev.
    31186074061?profile=RESIZE_584xA blanket from Liz.
    31186073898?profile=RESIZE_584xAudrey put this one and the next together.
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    31186075456?profile=RESIZE_584xFinally our 2026 blanket from Ada Breeuwer’s and Mili’s squares. Sewn together by Estelle.
     
    Antoinette Nothling's team all ready to crochet squares for us at the World Crotchet Day. Your tables look amazing Antoinette…love the blue.💙
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    Blankets from Antoinette's Team.
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    • Bev Jeffery > Amy July 1, 2026 at 1:22am

      So glad to see Ada and Mili's blanket. What a stunner!!

      Beautiful blankets, all of them. I am also loving the green red and yellow blanket.....what a fabulous design.👏❤️

      Happy to see the toys made it ....now if only I could get around to sending another parcel, there'd be more.....hmmmmm

    • Patricia Underwood > Amy June 30, 2026 at 3:32am

      Several of my squares in Liz's Christmas blanket. Great work, Liz!

  • Amy June 5, 2026 at 1:46am

    Update from Ronda on June 4, 2026...

    Hello all … posting some KASpics from recent weeks by way of a catch up report!
    31175219687?profile=RESIZE_400xSquares re-worked by Viv into a stunning blanket!
    31175219892?profile=RESIZE_400xPat Z 💚❤️ … including …
    31175220256?profile=RESIZE_400x… a parcel of small items for Sr Sue’s Baragwanath babies.
    31175220289?profile=RESIZE_400xViv on her way to a distribution - with the comfort toy.
    31175220091?profile=RESIZE_400xFrom Patricia U - gorgeous!
    31175220688?profile=RESIZE_400xSpecial squares from Patricia also …
    31175220874?profile=RESIZE_400xA large parcel of diverse items from Kanoshi - SA.
    31175220900?profile=RESIZE_400xAnother beauty from Patricia …
    31175221089?profile=RESIZE_400xSuch a lovely surprise visit from our Erin.
    31175221464?profile=RESIZE_400xBeautiful blanket from V Goodwin!
    31175221481?profile=RESIZE_400xTwo blankets for Sr Sue from Val.
     
    31175222083?profile=RESIZE_400xStocks down to 87 blankets but we hope to collect from Gogo groups next week.
     
     
     
     
    Jozi is CHILLY 🥶 today and will be even colder tomorrow so this was a good day to be handing out blankets to two small creches in Soweto.
    31175222066?profile=RESIZE_400xBeautiful decor …
     
    31175221496?profile=RESIZE_400xToday’s first distribution in Soweto x 20 children.
    31175222455?profile=RESIZE_400xDaycare.
    31175222471?profile=RESIZE_400xMore little ones wrapped up on a VERY chilly day, thanks to YOU!!!
     
    Thank you - as always - to our warmhearted friends for ongoing support and enabling KAS to continue distributing blankets with love and hugs and encouragement.
    • Bev Jeffery > Amy July 1, 2026 at 1:25am

      Totally agree, Karen!

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