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!

 

 

 

 

 

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! 

  

What an amazing year we have had! 

Soooo many new peeps have taken classes, joined in the Sit-n-Knit fun, AND more beautiful handmade items are being added to the Donation Chest than ever!

Well, we just had to make more room for all the #LambsLoomFun going on everyday, so during our "summer vacation" we got to work! The Sit-n-Knit has been relocated and things are in the works to expand our outside Sit-n-Knit area, too!

Lots of birthday yarns and other surprises are wrapped and ready to celebrate with all around the place!

There will be drawings, great prizes provided by many of our vendors and fall class listings for y'all. If you have any class requests for our teachers, please drop us a note and we will see what we can do.

 

It has been an amazing 8 years and we are blessed by everyone who has joined in this ministry to send #loveineverystitch around the world. We thank the Lord for you all and are looking forward to seeing everyone and celebr8ing with you! 💝

 

2022 Make-Along is HERE!

Last year we had a blast doing our first ever Make-Along! What's a Make-Along, you ask? It is a fun time of creation and giving, all wrapped into one! Every month we will provide inspiration based on our theme for the year. You then create an item for the Donation Chest at The Lamb's Loom. Our theme last year was Fine Fibered Friends ~ birds of all kinds that live here and migrate through the area. 

This year’s theme is BFFs, or Butterfly Flitty Friends. One of the many things that attract our Winter Texan friends to the area is to see all the wonderful birds that live here year around, and those that migrate thru the area. Our South Texas weather keeps the blooms blooming all year and that attracts the birds.

​So! Every month on our website we will introduce you to a different butterfly in the area, provide yarn suggestions and off you go! Make your favorite project like a hat, scarf, blanket or shawl for the Donation Chest every month. You are welcome to purchase your yarn here (that supports the mission, too!), or dive into your own stash and find something fun that works with the theme! All year we will celebrate those who participate with prizes and of course, HUGE thanks for being our BFF on this project and giving of your time to support and help so many. Check out the website for updates and new BFFs every month!!!  

https://www.thelambsloom.com/2022-make-along 

 

 

 

 

Well 2022 is off and running!

New Request:  

Years ago some friends were going to serve in Albania and we helped with some dolls. Well, last fall this wonderful group of ladies took sewing machines and began teaching. 

 

NOW they are in need of fabric for the return trip in March!  SO, if you would like to join in, please drop off your fabric pieces in our Albania Bound box by Feb 12th!

 

 

 

 Hope y'all will join us for all the 

#LambsLoomFun this Saturday!!!!

You've got a restaurant treat to look forward to this week! Corner Bakery, North 10th in McAllen, is giving back 15% to The Lamb's Loom this Saturday, January 29th...ALL day! 

Enjoy a delicious meal which also supports a local McAllen cause at the same time! Show your support for The Lamb's Loom by RSVPing here: https://grouprai.se/s211980 

 

 

Also ALL day, we have a wondermous Trunk Show from Universal Yarn featuring their NEW yarn, Hues! We're super excited to share this great worsted weight with y'all and to see the Show-n-tell coming in soon!

Thanks to all for your support and joining in this mission journey with us! Love that we #stitchitforward together!

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#allvolunteer #prayershawl ministry

#loveineverystitch #knitting #crochet #loomknitting #knitforothers

#universalyarn #uptownworsted #uptownworstedhues

 

Mark your calendar, 'cuz we have some fun events coming up at the first of the year and we don't want you to miss them! 

 🧶 Our EIGHTH Annual Yarn Tasting is almost here and we're doing it with Hat-itude! Join us January 12th thru the 15th, and you will have all kinds of yarn fun!

🧶Universal Yarn Trunk Show Sneak Peek Event ~ Saturday, Jan 22nd

 🧶Corner Bakery Group Fundraiser ~ Saturday, Jan 29^th

 🧶2022 Make-Along coming in March!

You can keep up to date here on our website, or FaceBook.

 

HAVE A WONDERMOUS CHRISTMAS SEASON!!!

2022 HERE WE COME!