Crumbz Chronicles - "Inspiration, stories, and beautiful yarns from the heart of our craft community" — charity knit
The Story of Clem’s Gumboot Socks
Being connected If this pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s the importance of being and staying connected. And also to appreciate that many people are juggling far more than just the pandemic; did you know two of Crumbz Crafts’ gorgeous teachers, Alison and Anneke, welcomed premature grandchildren into the world, born within 2 months of one another?! Their story, full of connections and connectedness is a lovely reminder of just how beneficial it is to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and how staying connected, supporting one another and ‘giving back’ in turn gives us a sense of...
A wrap up of our May 2019 fundraiser for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation (CBCF)
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Our fundraising month of May this year was spent raising funds and awareness for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation (CBCF). When we approached them to tell them we would be fundraising with a series of events and an overnight Yarn-a-Thon they were (understandably) excited as no-one had ever fundraised for them in this way before. They sent us stickers, pens and mini colourful cranes – the crane is their logo, and information on the story behind it and what the colours represent. That got Kay thinking (any excuse to get creative that one!) and knowing how people had loved crocheting butterflies for...
A Wrap Up of our Yarn-a-Thon Fundraiser for beyondblue in May 2018
Here's a quick wrap up of the highlights of our beyondblue fundraiser this May where we raised a staggering $8,835 with your help - a massive thank you to all who contributed, donated, supported and cheered us on with brownies and home made cake!
It's a wrap - summarising our brilliant Yarn-a-Thon in May 2017
Our 'all-night-knit' in May was such a success and so popular, everyone has asked if it can become an annual fundraiser, and we’re thrilled with that idea. Watch this space for details of next year’s Yarn-a-Thon – we have decided we will be fundraising to support mental health and to raise awareness about it. After all, physical health is only one part of our overall health; emotional and mental health is essential for us all to function at our best and we’re excited to be supporting it. This May we chose to support FCAV, Foster Care Association of Victoria, with...