End of Project 'SIBOL'. 1424 IS OUR TOTAL!

Hi everyone,

I am pleased to say that this morning I have now delivered the remaining Sunshine Blankets that I have here at home. 51 Sunshine Blankets and 11 Shawls. The items were donated to The Sir Josiah Mason Trust, Mason House, Shirley, Solihull. I was very pleased to meet Jackie Whyte who accepted the donations from me. She would like me to thank everyone very much, she loved the Blankets and said how useful they will be. Well as I have said many times before the project has been running since January 2010 and I feel it's the right time to stop now. I am running out of Homes to visit in my immediate area without me travelling to other parts which I don't really want to do. I don't seem to have enough hours in the day either to devote the time that I should. I hope everyone understands. Without your help over the years we wouldn't have achieved the fantastic total of 1424 and I would like to thank Ladies in the UK and in fact all over the World for thinking of others. Your kindness has been appreciated very much indeed. I am still available for any enquiries about the project, so please feel free to contact me on sueatpigsty@virginmedia.com I am sorry I can't share any Blanket photos today my computer is playing up. Thank you Sue xx

'SIBOL' is closing down. 2010 - 2017.

Good morning,

Unfortunately, the 'SIBOL'  project is closing down as you know.
I am still receiving Sunshine Blankets, may I please remind you that I can no longer accept them.

On this occasion I would like to thank........

Philipa.

 Lyn

and Ann.

All the donations as usual are beautiful. I will make sure I take them out to the Homes as soon as I can.

But now it's time to send your donations elsewhere.

Thank you so much for helping me and the Elderly

over the years.

x Sue x 

News about the SIBOL PROJECT.

Good morning,

This beautiful Sunshine Blanket was sent to me by Anne Clark LSA  at Peterston Super Ely Primary School, South  Wales.

The Blanket was crocheted by previous Year 6 children. Georgina, Clare, Tegan, Lily, Meghan, Ollie and Madelaine. They all really enjoyed making it. 

I will be passing this on to a Care Home thank you so much. It's gorgeous.

                                                   These two Knitted Blankets from Sue W

were also a treat to receive.

Interesting Squares and   a great size too

thank you so much

Kate has sent two Crocheted Shawls thank you!

I love this Ripple Blanket, great colours many thanks for your donations.

Please Note!

 I think it is the right time to end the SIBOL Project which was started in Memory of my Grandmother.   I am finding it harder now to find new Homes without going further afield. I will however deliver the Blankets I have here at Home on your behalf.

Over the years we have had many themes and the Blankets and Squares that arrived at my Home have been beautiful. We have also raised money for various Charities which is fantastic.

I have met so many wonderful friends from all over the World  and I still can't believe how this idea to make half  a dozen Blankets for the Elderly grew into a total of  1407 ! We have made so many Ladies and Gents happy so a massive thank you to all of them.

I have posted on this Blog since 2010 and have done my best to publish photos of your Squares and Blankets as they have come in. It has been an absolute joy to work with you all.

                                                            Thanks for the donations today!

                                                                                x Sue x

Beautiful Grannies!

Good evening,

I would like to thank Angela for these beautiful Granny Blankets. Made in such bright and cheerful colours these are going to be loved. I have explained that the SIBOL Project is coming to an end and I'm grateful that she managed to get them to me on time.

Thank you so much for your support Angela.

Next we have two from Liz. Once again it's Granny Love. Don't you just love Granny Squares!
These Blankets are superb thanks so much!

Thanks to you both!

x Sue x

Fluttering Butterflies.

Good morning,

I would like to thank Sharen, MD,  (USA) today for the beautiful Butterflies. I shall make sure I send these off to Homes attached to our Sunshine Blankets. These are the largest ones I have ever received so well done to you! Thank you!



Gorgeous I love them.

Next we have Sue's green Blanket.
I love the Squares in this one.



Made up from a project she was involved in. Thanks so much!



For those not on Ravelry -  I think it is the right time to end the SIBOL Project which was started in Memory of my Grandmother.   I am finding it harder now to find new Homes without going further afield. I will however deliver the Blankets I have here at Home on your behalf.

Over the years we have had many themes and the Blankets and Squares that arrived at my Home have been beautiful. We have also raised money for various Charities which is fantastic.

I have met so many wonderful friends from all over the World  and I still can't believe how this idea to make half  a dozen Blankets for the Elderly grew into a total of 1399! We have made so many Ladies and Gents happy so a massive thank you to all of them.

I have posted on this Blog since 2010 and have done my best to publish photos of your Squares and Blankets as they have come in. It has been an absolute joy to work with you all.

Thanks to everyone!

x Sue x

Bright and Cheerful.

Good afternoon,

I would like to thank Rachel today for a beautiful Sunshine Blanket  received for an Elderly person.

Rachel has been interested in SIBOL for many years and even took part in our Olympic Blanket many moons ago. Her work is so lovely and it's the interest she took in our Group that really touched my heart.  She made her first SIBOL squares 5 or 6 years go for the Olympic Blanket and she is 20 years old now! So she has been following us for a long time.

Her letter today was very nice. Thanking me for the time and effort spent with the project I really appreciated her very kind words. So it is with sadness and joy that she sends her very last Blanket.

For those not on Ravelry -  I think it is the right time to end the SIBOL Project which was started in Memory of my Grandmother.   I am finding it harder now to find new Homes without going further afield. I will however deliver the Blankets I have here at Home on your behalf.

Over the years we have had many themes and the Blankets and Squares that arrived at my Home have been beautiful. We have also raised money for various Charities which is fantastic.

I have met so many wonderful friends from all over the World  and I still can't believe how this idea to make half  a dozen Blankets for the Elderly grew into a total of 1398! We have made so many Ladies and Gents happy so a massive thank you to all of them.

I have posted on this Blog since 2010 and have done my best to publish photos of your Squares and Blankets as they have come in. It has been an absolute joy to work with you all.

Now let's take a look at Rachel's 'Bright and Cheerful' Blanket.Thank you so much

x Sue x

Shawls and Blankets.

Good morning,

I would like to thank Gill for making and donating these beautiful Sunshine Blankets.
All made so well - what a talented  Lady! They have been donated to Norwood House.
Thank you so much.





















Thank you to Hilde for these beautiful Shawls!

 

Thank you Marilyn.

 



Thank you Ann.






It is so lovely of you all to send these beautiful Sunshine Blankets.

I will deliver them very soon. I know they will be loved.

x Sue x

Victoria's Blankets

Good afternoon,

I would like to thank Victoria today for sending me three SIBOL Sunshine Blankets for Residents in Care homes.  All made beautifully in perfect colour combinations these Blankets will be very much appreciated when I go out again on my deliveries.

It's really nice of you to spend time making them Victoria thank you so much.

x Sue x 

Donations for the elderly.

Good morning and Happy Easter to everyone!

I have lots to show you today. First three Sunshine Blankets for SIBOL arriving from Sally.

These Blankets are all so different and very colourful indeed. Wrapped up with labels, Butterflies and Bows they will make perfect gifts for older people. Thank you so much.




Next we have two Sunshine Blankets from  Fiona. Such pretty Blankets in lovely colour combinations. I'm pleased you have enjoyed making them Fiona. Thanks so much.

Granny Squares make such beautiful Blankets.

Thank you both so much.

x Sue x

Here Comes the Sun!

Good morning,

Thank you to Una this morning for sending me 'Here Comes The Sun!
This is such a beautiful SIBOL Sunshine Blanket and what a great name too for this time of year.

It's really nice of you to support the project Una thank you!

If you would like to pop over to Una's Blog and read all about the making of the Blanket please do. Here's the LINK!

May I thank you also for the Ribbon which will be very useful indeed.

x Sue x

Norway donations for SIBOL.

Good afternoon,

A parcel arrived all the way from Norway today.

How kind of Isrose (Ravelry Norway) to send such

beautiful donations for SIBOL.

Your work is always such a pleasure to receive. I love the colours and patterns used in these Shawls and the Sunshine Blankets are a perfect size for Laps too!

Isrose  tells me,

"The blue blanket is named ‘Lapis Lazuli’ and the purple/stripy one is named ‘Thulite’. (Both are named after crystals, and Thulite is the national stone of Norway)."

                                               I love them thank you so much!

                                                                    x Sue x

Sunshine Blankets arrive from The Netherlands and the UK!

Good afternoon,

I've had some beautiful Sunshine Blankets arrive this week and I hope you enjoy looking at them.

The first one is from 'Annetjehh' over in the Netherlands. How kind of you to make and donate the Blanket called 'To Father's Cabin'.

"The song of Amorphis kept popping up in my head while working on it and the blanket reminds me of a cabin of a boat so I think it is suitable for a gent." Annetjehh tells me in her email.

I'm sure you will agree it's going to be a very warm Blanket which I know is very soft and a gent in one of our Care Homes is going to find it very useful indeed.

Thank you so much for sending all this way Annejehh it's very kind of you.

Wrapped up in one of the Butterflies will make it a perfect gift.

Annetjehh also sent me some yarn and Butterflies which will be very useful.

Thank you very much indeed!

Next we have two Sunshine Blankets from Philippa.  Once again these two Blankets will be perfect for two lucky gents!  I love the colours in these Knitted Blankets and once again perfect to throw over while sitting in a chair.

Both a great size thank you so much!

It's so nice to know that you have been working away while I have been on my break.
It's very much appreciated thank you.

x 'Sue' x

sueatpigsty@virginmedia.com

'SIBOL'