What a fun beginning to 2023 we are having!

 Our NINTH Yarn Tasting was s were soooooo much fun! We were thrilled to welcome so many friends over those days and celebrate together. As we do every year, we kicked things off with the final count of the collection for the previous year in the Donation Chest! 

A total of ５６７５items were donated last year!!!!

The Donation Chest is always “working” hard during year, thanks to y’all, and we are all very excited for the increase in people we are able to serve! Your contributions and support have blessed us over the last eight years. There are so many people that add to this ministry and add to our Donation Chest. That giving heart continues to inspire others to lend their talents to serve in helping others, wherever they are! Currently, we serve twenty-four different mission groups around the world, as they serve to meet the needs of so many! Orphanages, the homeless, grief counseling, pregnancy centers to name a few and now we collect and distribute knitted knockers (breast prosthetics). We know that in every bag that is sent out, encouragement and joy are being delivered. Our chest is not just a destination, it is the beginning of hugging the world, one stitch at a time. THANKS to so many who continue to #stitchitforward with us!

Everyone is welcome to stop by for a little Sit-n-Knit time, too. LOTS of show-n-tell going on, so you never know what you'll see and be inspired to try yourself! Classes are going on and those are always fun. Our heartfelt thanks to our ALL VOLUNTEER teachers ~ They are the best-est! 💗

Hope you'll come by and join in the #yarnfun with us!

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Blessings

Can y’all believe that it is December already?! 

Well, during this holiday season, we want to send each of y’all a BIG Lamb’s Loom hug of thanks! We truly thank the Lord for each and everyone who continues to come alongside and contribute to this mission to love and encourage others with handmade “huggable” items and help us to continue to spread the gift of giving!

The Lamb’s Loom’s Donation Chest has overflowed weekly this year and we are so very grateful! This gift of giving shines not only at Christmas time, but all year as everyone adds to the chest. As we sort through everything and get ready to send things off, we love to see all the lovely items that have been gifted.  And tho’ our distribution of items goes on all year, during the holidays it’s extra special! We will announce the full amount of items gifted in 2022 during Yarn Tasting 2023!

 

  

Some of the mission groups we serve have special requests because of who they serve.  At Christmas last year, for Tim’s Coats, we provided over 700 hats! During the year, Pregnancy Centers request baby booties and layettes. Those who serve the homeless need blankets and scarves to help fend off the chill every night. The Prayer Shawls everyone makes come in beautiful patterns. What makes a shawl a “prayer shawl” is their size and comfort. When we sort out for the mission groups that request Prayer Shawls, there’s a certain thing we are looking for in them. You can feel that hug in the size of the shawl and gentle fiber that was used, and that’s the one! The Lamb’s Loom Prayer Shawls sent around the world are delivering hugs and praying for the world, one stitch at a time!

So, as gifts are exchanged this year with family and friends we want to say thank you! Thank you to each and everyone who gives so generously to keep things going around here! It is such a blessing to stitch and serve with you all! Merry Christmas!

 

We are so very thankful for everyone who helps out around here, mails adorable handmades to be added to the Donation Chest and overall joins in the gift of giving with us!

 Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving!!!

 

Knitted Knockers News

The Lamb’s Loom is privileged to be a designated collection point for Knitted Knockers! We are so blessed to add the Knitted Knocker Organization to the many ministries we serve. For those who haven't heard about Knitted Knockers, this is a wonderful organization dedicated to supplying breast prosthetics to women who have undergone mastectomies. 

 

Knitted and crocheted “knockers” are made by using an approved yarn, for comfort and fit purposes, and then stuffed with polyfil. All the yarns that have been approved have been tested to ensure they are soft and nonabrasive to the skin, and made of a breathable fiber. These provide an option to the heavy, and very hot prosthetics they may currently be using. A Knitted Knocker is lighter weight and made with breathable fibers, so heat rash and other complications can be lessened. Knockers are given to each person at no cost to them, which serves as a gift of encouragement and helps those who may not be able to afford other prosthetic options.

At The Lamb’s Loom we carry four of the approved yarns. There is a special basket in our donation area just for donated Knockers to be given. Then, every month, or so we have a “stuffing party” and friends gather to sort, stuff and prepare these to go out to a local clinic. Once there, women are aided by their medical team to be fit for just the right Knocker. 

Join us! You can make a Knocker, come to a stuffing party, donate polyfil and most definitely pray for all the recipients. We are currently blessed to serve two local clinics, a breast cancer support group and a clinic just south of San Antonio. As a recognized collection point for knockers, please help us to spread the word to anyone who would like to join in this outreach!