Wishing you all a Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy and a Prosperous New Year.
Keep warm and hope for warmer weather in the next months.

DONATION FORM JEN C

 We are sorry  that you will no longer meeting with us, hope you will be happy in your new home in Ottawa!

I am sure you will find a group in Ottawa to continue your charity work. Thank so much for you help.This is a few items Jen dropped off .

A beautiful cowl,

And some hats and a scarf.

Thanks again Jen, you are an amazing person. Keep in touch.

MARKHAM LAST MEETING FOR 2016

On behalf of the CASTING OFF THE COLD TEAM if you  receive an item from any of the charities we donate to, and you don't want it, please return it to them. Some of our members have seen blankets, hats and scarves at Value Village in Oshawa and Care and Share in Stouffville.

We work very had to make these items for you, because you need warm clothing for your babies, and older kids. Also it cost us money to do this, so we will appreciate it if you will be a little more appreciative.

So the last meeting for 2016 in Markham was very successful. 

From Lynn quite a few helmet hats.

And this lovely baby outfit.

Cute baby hats from Barb.

Some one donated this beautiful hat and scarf set via Lynn.

Beautiful blanket from Mary B.

New member, Lualine knitted these hats and she is a beginner. Good Job Lualine!

Look at this lovely blanket from Joan.

Also from Joan hat and scarf sets.

From these beautiful hat and scarf sets. Love the colours.

And from Christine, this lovely blanket.

Another beautiful shells pattern, from me.I think I have to move on to another pattern.

Well that"s all for now and many, many thanks to all for making this year success helping those in need.

2016 DONATION DELIVERED.

Here is Diane collecting the bags for Project Linus.

Over thirty baby blankets.

This is at Krasman's Centre on Young Street. Hat and scarf sets for the outreach program.

Here we are at 306 KIDS showing the Afghans that were made by the casting off the cold team and from online members.

This at Yellow Brick House, Lots of blankets for toddlers, sweathers for children, teens and adults.

Here is Janis showing some of the items she received from us. about 30 blankets and baby hats.

This is at Rose of Sharon and as you can see some beautiful items. Another 30 blankets, baby hats, baby sweaters and booties.

At the Women Centre, we are showing some of the items they received from us. Blankets, Afghans, hat and scarf set.

Up to Uxbridge to deliver on Friday. Monica, Karen and me showing some beautiful blankets, and baby hats.

Finally we delivered every thing on time for the cold weather. Hopefully they will all be happy there donation this year.
Thank you's were sent to all the members for their beautiful work and time they put into making every project, from the charities we donate to.
We are hoping to give at lease 50 baby blankets to each charity next year. Lets make this work.

DONATION FROM THE SENIOR'S CLUB VAUGHAN.

Five beautiful blankets

Nine sweaters, the finish on all these are so well done, they look store bought.

Five baby outfits, again beautifully done.

And lots of hats and scarves.

Also some mitts.

Thank you all for your great work and time and also for thinking of Casting off the Cold for your donation.
Keep up the good work!!

Two more blanket.

I received these two blankets this week. This one is from Kim V. Great job Kim!!

An there is another from Georgia. Looks good Georgia!

Thanks you both so much for your donation.

DONATION FROM ROWENA

47 hats,

and 39 scarves.

Just in time to finish bagging the hat and scarf  bags.
Thank you Rowena for your yearly donation.  What a great help.

STOUFFVILLE OCTOBER MEETING

Today I received these beautiful blankets from Christine C from Aurora.

Perfect for a boy,

This one the colours are just right for a toddler.

Another happy blanket, for boy or girl.

Pretty blanket.

I forgot to ask her what stitch she used for this one. Beautifully done.

Here are some hat and scarf sets also from Christine.

Very interesting pattern, from Marg. I love it!

Here is another from Marg. It is very soft and cozy!

Love this one too, her favorite pattern.

Beth knitted some cowls to match hats that were donated. Great job Beth.

This lovely blanket, Beth entered in the Markham fair and won a ribbon for it.

This sampler pattern is simple and always turns out great!

.another beautiful shells pattern from Beth.

Three gorgeous tops from Kathy.

Also from Christine, this sweater her mom knitted.

This is amazing! from Pat D a friend of Kathy's.

From Gita, basket weave pattern for this blanket.

And this one too!

Here is a scarf , a baby vest and hat, from Gita.

Again thank you all for your wonderful work and precious time.