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2022 December Holiday Party at Ortega 120


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9-16-22  Handmade Luncheon at Portola Park to Celebrate Evelyn's 95th Birthday!

Handmade celebrated long-time volunteer Evelyn for her 95th birthday!  She was seranaded on the ukulele by Janet's husband, Allen.

Evelyn, Lynn and Leslye are seated to the right of Allen in the photo.


Kneeling:  Van, Kayoko, Chris, Elizabeth

Standing:  Ann, Rose, Allen, Janet, Anneliese, Evelyn, Leslye, Linda, Betty, Paula, Karen


 

7-22-22  Another Handmade Luncheon at Portola Park

Handmade's hard-working volunteers picnicked at Portola Park in Torrance.  Our group included a number of recent volunteers and some we haven't seen for a while.


From left (sitting):  Van, Lexi, Carolyn, Evelyn, Lynn, Leslye, Betsy, Arlene, Nancy.
From left (standing):  Carole, Anneliese, Paula, Kayoko, Chris F, Linda W, Karen H, Janet M, Chris N

Missing:  Sari left early and Ann is taking the photo.

 

3-24-22  Handmade Luncheon at Portola Park

After not meeting for such a long time together, Handmade's hard-working volunteers picnicked at Portola Park in Torrance.  (Click on the photo to enlarge)


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2021 December Holiday Party at Ortega 120

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2021, July 16 Lunch at Leslye's House


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2021, June 11 WE ARE VACCINATED Lunch at Leslye's House


This is our 2nd We Are Vaccinated lunch at Leslye's house - no work, just good eating.  The theme is salads; though there were a lot of yummy desserts, too.  It's the first time for some of us to be inside with such a large group, but we're all vaccinated and feeling empowered.

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2019 December Holiday Party at Mitso in Hillside Village

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Wrapping Party with a Moroccan-Themed Lunch - Nov 7, 2019


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Here again is an example of the work of Handmade's most prolific knitter, Joanne Garlick.

Back in July 2019, we sent Joanne partially finished projects donated by a would-be participant of Handmade, Sally Flowers, who saw our bin at the Anza Barber Shop.  Sally told us, "I have had to move my Mom in with me as she has spent the last month in hospital.  I have a lot of yarn and would like to know if we can donate that to you and your organization."

Much to our surprise, Sally included crocheted squares of cute images, birds, elves, gift boxes, roses, etc.  We sent them to Joanne knowing she could make them into something useful.  And she did!  Here are a few of the beautiful blankets Joanne created from the squares and mailed to us in Sept 2019.  The shelters we support will be delighted to have them.


 

And here's the photo Joanne sent with this note: 

The blankets are pretty and I am working on another one. My room looks like a big ball of yarn. lol
Have a great day. God Bless You and love, Joanne


 

Lunar New Year Wrapping Party February 7, 2019


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First Wrap/Ship of 2019, January 24


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2018 December Holiday Party at Mitso in Hillside Village

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2017 December Holiday Party at Mitso in Hillside Village

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2017 October 21st - 100,000 Scarves Celebration


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2017 July Scarf Wrapping Party

Union Bank presented $1000 check donation

Kohl (Redondo Beach) sent 5 volunteers to help us wrap scarves and promised a $500 donation


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One of Handmade's most prolific scarf knitter, Joanne Garlick, collected and donated over 300 stuffed animals.  Handmade will be shipping them to selected shelters this July 2017.

This is part of Joanne's message to the "Ladies of Handmade:"

I wish to thank all of you for your generosity. Over the years I have been made to feel a very important part of the group. 

You have given me a place to be creative with making the scarves. A little to give to others coming out of abused situations just like me. It warms my heart to be able to be a little cog in a big wheel as Handmade.

Please Thank all the Ladies and let them know I feel the love.


 

VERY CUTE baby hats knitted and donated by Kay, one of Handmade's many contributors.


 
 

Leslye wearing the scarf Susan (right) just completed while knitting at Concepts on Wednesday night (May 3, 2017)


 

Carolyn Lowi (left), new owner of Concepts and Yarn with Leslye Borden


 

Remembering June Grossberg


June at Jan 2015 Handmade Party
Leslye thanking June for her support of Handmade and June answering: “I do none of the work and get half of the credit.”
 

Working with Handmade

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Feb 2016.  Domestic Violence Survivor (from Rainbow Services) Speaks to Handmade at Concepts and Yarn

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Feb 2016.  After Wrapping Scarves for Handmade, We Enjoy Lunch at Leslye's

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Dec 2016.  Handmade Banquet at Misto Restaurant, in Hillside Village

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Dec 2015.  Handmade Banquet at Misto Restaurant, in Hillside Village

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Jan 2015.  Sister Anne (from the Good Shepherd Shelter, Los Angeles) speaks to Handmade at Concepts and Yarn

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