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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

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Woolly Hugs : Come and join in our Christmas Craft Fundraiser for Winston’s Wish and have a chance of winning a Woolly Hug blanket!

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 14:15

Winston’s Wish are an amazing charity who help bereaved children re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling, offering practical support and guidance. Winston’s Wish have helped many families within our Woolly Hugs and Mumsnet communities, and we are very pleased to be able to do something to help them now.

Up and down the country, fabulous folk have been making small craft items which we will sell through our Facebook Event page. Come and join us!

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You can see photos of all the lovely things that will be on sale in our pre sale viewing albums here……

Album One Items 1 - 100

Album Two Items 101 - 200

Album Three, items 201+ is work in progress! Link very soon.


Our Sale takes place over the weekend starting Friday 6th December, starting at 10 am finishing on Sunday 8th

From 10am on Friday we are going to post batches of items on the wall, starting with the first 30 from Album One and work our way through. To buy an item, you will need to be the first to post your name next to the photo. We will then clearly be able to see who has bought, will thank you and ask you to PM us with the item number and a postal address. We can then arrange for payment with you. Ideally through PayPal, but cash or cheque payable to Woolly Hugs is fine too.

Do bear with us, we will acknowledge your purchase and reply to your PM asap!


So who has a chance of winning the Woolly Hug?

  • Everyone who has made something for the Craft sale has been entered into the free Draw.
  • Everyone who has contributed towards materials has been entered into the free Draw.
  • Anyone who now buys something will be entered into the free Draw.


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    Our Paypal is [email protected]

    When paying for a purchase, please include a note with your name and the item number.

    The randomly generated Draw for the Woolly Hug will be made after the Christmas Craft Sale, once all funds have cleared. We will announce the winner here, on our Event page, Facebook page (MNWoollyHugs) and Twitter (@MNWoollyHugs)

    Craft items will be sent via second class post during the week beginning Monday 9th December, or if paying with a cheque, once funds have cleared. We will pay all money raised into the Winston’s Wish account within two weeks.

    Thanks Huge thanks once again. Together we can make this a great success for Winston's Wish. 

    Knotty and Pistey X

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 14:16
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SheilaForsythe · 03/12/2013 14:22
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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 14:26

Grin Grin

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MNPlovesChristmas · 03/12/2013 14:30

Xmas Grin and a packet of Xmas Biscuit for endurance.

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 14:31

We will be wanting this Wine but probably best not Grin

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Woolfey · 03/12/2013 14:49

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 15:19

And this is the link to Album 3 which as you will see is still work in progress!


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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 15:31

But Bobina is there!!!

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 15:32

Bobina's so earnest and keen to help around the home, she's currently doing my hoovering Xmas Smile

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JulesJules · 03/12/2013 15:41

She never did my hoovering Xmas Envy

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MrsKwazii · 03/12/2013 15:51

I am loving so many things in the albums. I NEED the robin redbreast bunting! Xmas Grin

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 15:53

No, you WANT the Robin bunting, MrsK.

I actually NEED it.

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 15:54

Oh, and Hully is pulling her fighting knickers on over them too.

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 15:55

Not literally over the robins obviously Grin

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 15:55

More coffee needed.

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MrsKwazii · 03/12/2013 15:58

I HAVE to have it. It MUST be mine!

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 16:11

Tbh I'm not sure who'd I have my money on here. Grin

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SuperNappy · 03/12/2013 16:21

Wheeee!

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TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission · 03/12/2013 18:26

yay Grin

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GlaikitInAPearTree · 03/12/2013 18:35

Been saving my pennies all day, week, month year for this!

It's more exciting than the Black Friday deals on amazon!

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 20:50

That's the spirit, Fizzy Grin

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SuperNappy · 04/12/2013 06:23

This thread needs a 'like' button.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/12/2013 06:44

Blimey



Kwazii vs Hully



Xmas Confused Xmas Grin



But hang on, which robins are you talking about? No robins in the sale.


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KnottyLocks · 04/12/2013 07:21

Step away from them there robins

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MrsKwazii · 04/12/2013 07:35

We neeeeds it. Precious robins.

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