Each year I write a post about the stockings that members of my knitting group ( plus other lovely people) make and then fill with sweets. These little gifts are then distributed to those who help the needy in the community have a bit of Christmas cheer. Over the years that I've been with the group the number of stockings needed has steadily risen to over six and a half thousand!
And this year I was determined not to make a one off trip to Costco to buy sweets to donate, for two reasons. One is that I have to depend on a Costco member to take me and secondly most of Costco’s range of confectionery is mostly chocolate which is unsuitable for summer which the season that Christmas is here. The first 2 years I made that trip to Costco I was able to buy a big bucket of wrapped lollies but since then it is unavailable. But I did very well buying from selected local shops.
So here is everyone hard at work filling stockings...
A good morning’s work’ with many more packing sessions to come so no group is disappointed and misses out on stockings for their 'clients'.
The last Tuesday in October the ladies ( and one man) at Zillmere Knit and Natter got to work and filled stockings for 2 hours!!
The lovely ladies in my stitching group once again had a lolly drive which resulted in quite a haul to take along to Zillmere.
And this year I was determined not to make a one off trip to Costco to buy sweets to donate, for two reasons. One is that I have to depend on a Costco member to take me and secondly most of Costco’s range of confectionery is mostly chocolate which is unsuitable for summer which the season that Christmas is here. The first 2 years I made that trip to Costco I was able to buy a big bucket of wrapped lollies but since then it is unavailable. But I did very well buying from selected local shops.
So here is everyone hard at work filling stockings...
A good morning’s work’ with many more packing sessions to come so no group is disappointed and misses out on stockings for their 'clients'.
So uplifting for those that receive such a thoughtful gift, knowing that someone cares.
ReplyDeleteYes it’s a good feeling to know that in some small way we can brighten someone’s life.
DeleteWhat a wonderful bunch of ladies.....
ReplyDeleteYou are all wonderful! Don't the stockings look gorgeous all there waiting to bring a smile. Well done xx
ReplyDeleteI so look forward to your stockings post. I imagine those that receive them and the big smiles on their faces.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hi Maria, you're all doing such great work. Those knitted stockings are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria what a lovely thing to do ,there will be a lot of happy people because of these very cute Xmas stockings,well done everyone.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best feelings is to be with a group of people joining together to bring joy to others. I was surprised that you have Aldi and Costco there.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol