Thank you Andrea for a very festive and KAS creative masthead.
A VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION
Athele and Estelle had another successful year end distribution.
You can see all the photos in this discussion.
Hopefully everyone has been clearing out their stashes getting ready for a New Year for New Yarn.
Visit this discussion to be inspired for things to come in 2026.
Visit this discussion to see all the incredible blankets have gone through The Barn this past month. Some have already been distributed, while other are neatly folded on shelves waiting to be distributed in 2026.
THE NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2025 SQUARES LIST IS AVAILABLE
MONTHLY TOTALS:
During November-December we received 118 parcels, containing 16.202 squares, equal to 462 blankets.
Also other items were received, such as hats, hand-warmers, cuddly toys and other goodies.
PLEASE NOTE:
The November squares list includes parcels received as of 1 November up till the 10th of December.
There will be NO December Squares List.
The Barn will be closed as of Dececmber 11th, and will re-open on Thursday January 15th or 22nd 2026.
During the closing period of the Barn, parcels received in December and January will be collected from the Post-Office.
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~~~~~~~ Thank you all for your contributions, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Creative New Year ~~~~~~~~~~
Please find below the squares list as an attachment: 2025 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SQUARES LIST.pdf and click on it to open it:
2025_NOVEMBER-DECEMBER_SQUARES LIST.pdf
MESSAGE FROM RONDA
The Barn and our volunteers will be taking some time off to enjoy the holidays and summer in South Africa.
The Barn will reopen on January 15 or 22.
JANUARY 2026 THEME -WHAT'S ON YOUR HOOKS AND NEEDLES
COM - BLUE
Replies
A wonderful edition filled with Christmas cheer, and hopes for the New Year. Thank you to everyone who contributes so that we can stay connected and see what is happening half a world away.
I have a question, and don't know where else to ask it. Is there a discussion or a list of the colors of the months for 2026? I now know that January CoM is blue, but for planning purposes, was hoping to know more. Thank You!
It was listed in the November Snippets, Sharon.
January - Blue
February - Grey
March - Green -
March Theme - Africa, Karen Hosting
April - Brown
May - Orange
June - Turquoise
July - Red
July Theme - Christmas, Amy Hosting
August - Pink
September - Black
October - Purple
November - Yellow
December - White/cream
December Theme - De-stash, Patricia Hosting
Thank You so much, Patricia. I usually read Snippets eagerly, but I might have missed November. My excuse is that is Thanksgiving holiday in the US, and I had a house full of company and was cooking up a storm and enjoying playing with the family. I appreciate your quick response. Now, I'll try to make some plans for the coming year!
Thank you Amy for a FAB windup for 2025.....and in fact for keeping us all up to date and inspired with monthly Snips throughout the year.
Like Pat, I so enjoyed the Christmas Wish poem and Christmas would not be complete without the poems from Arlene, Anne and Chris. They are so humbling.
LOVE Andrea's masthead....she is sooo talented!
Wishing everyone in our KAS community a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, New Year.
Thank you Amy. So nice to read all the poems again. The Christmas Wish poem is a welcome edition. The World is such an angry place at the moment.It is so nice to be reminded of the simple way in which we can help people less fortunate than ourselves. Merry Christmas to you all, and a happy and peaceful New Year.
Golly what an action packed edition, Thank you Amy. Such a feeling of belonging and sharing our care across the world. I wish you all love, peace and calm xx ♥️
A festive edition of the Snippets Amy and I love the masthead, thank you Andrea! I spot some lovely squares and beanies the snowmen are wearing.♥️
Thank you Amy for an amazing December Snipetts... exactly what we wanted to see the poems from Arlene and Anne and the KAS in a nutshell from Chris. I never tire of reading them. Thank you too for your Christmas Wish.
It has been a disruptive year for some of us but we still managed to make many beautiful blankets and distribute over 100 including Athelé's two trips to Pafufuri. Many thanks to all our contributors and the Moderator team who spend hours keeping us updated with news and pics.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful 2026.