Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Finances for February 2026."
yesterday
Andrea Palmatier replied to Karen Gordon's discussion WHAT'S ON YOUR HOOKS AND NEEDLES IN FEBRUARY 2026?
"It could be that your tension is tight so you might benefit from a bigger hook. Definitely don't use that gap! I've placed a photo here of my square using this pattern. I think your square looks great!"
Feb 22
Andrea Palmatier replied to Karen Gordon's discussion WHAT'S ON YOUR HOOKS AND NEEDLES IN FEBRUARY 2026?
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Feb 21
Andrea Palmatier replied to Karen Gordon's discussion WHAT'S ON YOUR HOOKS AND NEEDLES IN FEBRUARY 2026?
"I use this pattern a lot. In US terms, it's sc2tog, ch 1; in UK terms it's dc2tog, ch 1. The trick is on the following rows because you place your 2tog stitch into first the actual stitch, and second the chain space. It's tricky to find the chain…"
Feb 21
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Finances for January 2026. We've started the year off right."
Feb 18
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Finances for 2025. There was an auditor's bill in September which resulted in a big loss but we bounced back and things are stable."
Feb 18
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Finances up to the end of August. Despite that red line, the finances are stable.
From Ronda:
"I am just letting you know that, with so few of us in the Barn these days we are a bit snowed under and getting behind on parcel opening, photographs,…"
Sep 26, 2025
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Finances up to the end of May. News from Ronda:
"Expenses seemed very high in May, with less income. Not a pretty Trial Balance, but the bank balance is around R140,000 at the moment so we feel quite comfortable.
Bank charges seem very high … we are…"
Aug 7, 2025
Karen Gordon replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Hi folks, I've just visited the KAS Shop and see that popping one 'cover the postage fee' into your cart is $5.   I purchased a few to try + help the coffers.  I'll have to contact Auntie Nellie to help promote the other items as this cash flow…"
Jun 22, 2025
Arlene G. replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"thank you for the information.  is the $3.75 US, charged by the South African Customs & Excise per package still the same or does that vary?"
Jun 21, 2025
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Hi Arlene,
The postal fees vary from month to month, and it depends on many factors. They include the volume of packages collected, the number of collections and the mood of the post office at the time of collection. 
It just so happens that on that…"
Jun 21, 2025
Arlene G. replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"I see the postal fees have doubled.  Does it cost more for KAS to pick up each parcel now?  if so, how much is it, please?"
Jun 21, 2025
Andrea Palmatier replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion KAS FINANCES UPDATE
"Welcome to the KAS Finances discussion for 2025. Our Cash Flow chart is below.
Please note the increase in fees for March is due to a doubling of postal fees and a quintupling of fees paid to the Gogos. No data was available for February."
Jun 18, 2025
Andrea Palmatier posted a discussion
The Knit-a-square program has inspired volunteers in more than 60 countries to knit and crochet more than 1.5 million blanket squares, hats, hand-warmers and toys. Your efforts are helping to keep the children warm but to keep this operation running…
Jun 18, 2025
Andrea Palmatier liked Amy's discussion KAS SNIPPETS - APRIL 2025
Apr 27, 2025
Ina van der Zijden replied to Andrea Palmatier's discussion INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE INFORMATION
"Thank you Andrea
I will check it out."
Apr 26, 2025
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