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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.

Woolly Hugs : Christmas Craft Fundraiser for Winston’s Wish, and a chance to win a Woolly Hug Blanket!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/10/2013 16:41

We are really pleased to be announcing our Woolly Hugs' Christmas fundraiser for 2013. We hope that you will be able to help us in some way. Thanks

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 would very much like to do something now to help them. To read more about the work they do, see here

Here's how you can join in...

We are looking to make and sell small/lightweight Christmas craft items, and to keep postage costs to a minimum we ask that ideally anything made can be sent on to a buyer in nothing bigger than a Large envelope. (35cm by 25cm, no thicker than 2.5cm, 750g max )

Some suggestions for you, but we are very open to others too

  • Christmas tree and other decorations
  • Little bags and purses
  • Christmas stockings
  • Bunting
  • Gift tags
  • Gift bags
  • Craft kits
  • Brooches, hair accessories, key rings
  • Stocking fillers

Sewn, crocheted, embroidered, knitted, tis up to you!
Last posting for crafts to be Saturday 30th November please.
Please PM for the posting information.

If you would like to contribute funds to help others craft we would love to hear from you.

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Woolly Hugs' Christmas Craft Sale - The sale itself will take place between Friday 6th and Sunday 8th December, and will be run through our Woolly Hugs Facebook page. All details of which we will be sharing here, on FB and Twitter nearer the time.

How to Win the Woolly Hug

  • Anyone who makes something for the Craft sale will be entered into the free Draw.
  • Anyone who contributes towards materials for crafters will be entered in the free Draw.
  • Anyone who buys something (through Paypal) will be entered into the free Draw.

Our Paypal is [email protected]

If contributing towards materials or paying for a purchase, please add a note in Paypal that it is for Winston’s Wish, and a contact name.

The randomly generated Draw for the Woolly Hug will be made after the close of the Christmas Craft Sale. Craft items will be sent via second class post during the week beginning Monday 9th December. We will pay all money raised into the Winston’s Wish account that week too.

Huge thanks once again. Fingers crossed this will be a great success for Winston's Wish.

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Pistey and Knotty X

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KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 20:58

Cherry, sounds brilliant, thanks. Nearer the time, could you send us pics so we can add them to the sale site?

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 20:59

Pidj, I've seen that hat Grin That would be perfect! Thank you, my lovely Thanks

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 21:00

I note BIWI has threatened to kill me....again. Hmm

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 21:01

I'll let someone else get a word in now...

BeerTricksPotter · 18/10/2013 21:03

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PurplePidjin · 18/10/2013 21:25

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cupofteaplease · 18/10/2013 21:31

I will try and crochet something wonky Smile

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 21:34

With character, Cup Smile Hozabout a little owl?

Dammit, Beer. Grin

cupofteaplease · 18/10/2013 21:38

Good call Knotty, an owl with a Santa hat maybe?! I can manage that...!

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 21:45

Yes you can Smile

Ingles2 · 18/10/2013 21:50

No problem..pm me and I'll send some over. X

ThePigOfHappiness · 18/10/2013 22:33

I've just bought a massive lot of red and white yarn on eBay if someone needs some?

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 22:48

Ooo what yarn we talking about here, Pig?

ThePigOfHappiness · 18/10/2013 22:58

Not sure yet knotty, I'd say acrylic, looks to be dk but it's not arrived yet. Monday probably. It's about 6balls of each for €2 and dp will most likely have a heart attack with more stash so it's no problem to donate a good bit. Perfect for Christmassy bits

KnottyLocks · 18/10/2013 23:11

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Let us know Smile

You got empty suitcases btw? I hide shed loads of yarn from DH in mine Wink

RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/10/2013 23:12

Evening all Wine

Wow.. Just WOW, what an amazing response, huge thanks to everyone! So excited by all these lovely offers of crafts! Winston's Wish is a wonderful charity. So pleased we are all doing something to support them.

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Sorry to have been awol. School Quiz Night. Home now

Knotty and I will definitely find a way for those who don't have Paypal, not a problem, we will work that out before the sale.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/10/2013 23:13

Which works well until you need your suitcases Grin

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TimrousBeastie · 18/10/2013 23:21

Just waiting for my wool delivery on Monday and I would love to contribute to this. Can any wool be used for this? Have so many odd bits here that need used.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/10/2013 23:31

I think this is the perfect opportunity to use up bits and pieces. Last year I made bunting and used wool I found in a charity shop.

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GlaikitFizzog · 19/10/2013 08:58

I hide my secret clothing purchases in my suitcases. Not sure what dh despairs of most.

droitwichmummy · 19/10/2013 09:11

I'm in! Will rifle though my patterns later

droitwichmummy · 19/10/2013 09:17

Would a Santa meerkat be acceptable?

KnottyLocks · 19/10/2013 09:46

Sounds lovely! Can you wrestle him into a large envelope?

RatherBeOnThePiste · 19/10/2013 09:51

The vision of which made me laugh Grin

Morning, just putting all this info onto our website Brew

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YoniMatopoeia · 19/10/2013 10:27

Will either craft or donate :)