Blanket glory - Crochet a Rainbow

Earlier this year, some friends and I made crochet granny squares for Crochet a Rainbow. These squares were sent off to Sarah London who started the collection in order to make crochet blankets for those that were affected by the Queensland floods. Sarah has been busily joining the squares and has posted some pics of the finished blankets.

Image via Sarah London

I am especially excited because I think that one of my squares appears in the top blanket. It is the square made from blue and purple variegated yarn at the top left of the image.

Feeling proud xo

Soft toys for Hope

Wendy and I have made softies for Hope Softies, a collection of soft toys for children affected by the floods in Queensland.

I made a sampler kitty, based on a pattern in the Simple Softies for the Whole Family book (see below). I think she is so adorable - I am even thinking of making another one to keep. Wendy, who is a talented knitter, made Tabitha the kitten. We hope that our softies give hope.

Hope Softies for Queensland

You might have noticed that a 'Hope Softies' button appeared on our blog over the weekend. Well, I have signed up to make a softie for Hope Softies. Planning on finishing off my softie this weekend and hopefully a few members from our Plain Tiger Butterflies craft group will make one too.

Image via mon petit poppet

More crafty support for Queensland

Here are some more links to fabulous people doing fabulous things to help out Queensland:

• more brooch designs via Sophie Isobel Designs or via Her Library Adventures
• pocket organisers over at kitty n' kitsch
• heaps of lovely items over at Australian Disaster Relief on Etsy
• raffle via Mon Petit Poppet 
• print auction via Facebook - check it out here
• BrisStyle Ark on Etsy
• 'Eclipse' drawing auction over at Lilly Piri dirt, silver and gold
• discount on My Sweet Prints

Image via Photo Art Gallery Blog

 

Crafting to help Queensland

Image by Alli Coate via Her Library Adventures via decor8

The flood watch for Queensland is not over. However some Queensland residents are beginning the big clean up. The recovery after this disaster is going to be lengthy.

There are an amazing group of people out there who have initiated a range of efforts to support those that have been affected by the floods. We also had the idea of trying to help in some way which you can read about here. We thought it would be nice to organise a market or maybe a craft auction in Melbourne. Still waiting to see if this goes ahead. If not, we support Craft Relief which you can read about here.

Another wonderful project is Hope Softies - a collection of softies to be donated to children that have lost everything in the floods.  Also, why not check out Quilts for Queensland.

Our thoughts go out to all Australians - those that have been affected by the floods and those that are doing something to help.

Ames and Tash xo

My island home...

Image via The Australian

Further to our post yesterday, there are many more generous bloggers and crafters starting giveaways, auctions and selling items online to raise money for those that have been affected by the Queensland floods. For updates see the Handmade Help blog or this post on Meet me At Mike's.

Don't forget the animals - they need help too. There are some amazing images of animals trying to escape the flood waters floating around on the internet. Poor little things. You can donate to the RSPCA QLD to help them.

Thanks everyone xo

Flood relief

Image from Homemade Romance via ninemsn

We are saddened by the news coverage of the floods in Queensland and our hearts go out to all of those involved. Fortunately, our family are safe and dry. However we have friends who are facing damage from the floods and know of some poor souls who have lost their lives as a result of this disaster.

We are wishing that we were in Queensland with our family and friends to lend a helping hand.

You can help Queensland by donating, if you are able. Please donate via the Flood Relief Appeal.

There are also a lot of bloggers out there that are doing their crafty bit to help the cause. You can also support those affected by the Queensland flood disaster by supporting them.

As Queenlanders, we say thanks to the following people who are doing their bit:

• Handmade Help
• Meet Me at Mike's
  
• Her Library Adventures
• Make it Perfect
• Vintage Ric Rac
• Handmade Kids
• Nic Hohn
• Teddy Bear's Wednesday
• Homemade Romance
• Foxs Lane

Thanks also to all of the other out there that are helping. Our thoughts are with you all. Love Ames and Tash xo

After the great drought, a big wet...

We come from Queensland, grew up there. Our family and friends live all over the state. We are sending our thoughts, wishes and love to all Queenslanders. Hang in there xo Ames and Tash