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Note: this entry is post-dated to keep it at the top of our blog page.

Packages Received

I've received a few packages of donations. Unfortunately, I'm traveling on business, and haven't yet been able to open them. I'll be traveling for the next week and a half.

To those of you who have recently sent packages, please know that they have been received. I'll open them, post about them, and forward them to our Marine Corps Families as soon as I can.

Thank you so much for your generosity and your patience!!

Thank you, Kathy!!

Today I received a box from Kathy in Alabama.

Kathy sent a beautiful coral and cream crocheted baby blanket, three crocheted caps and an adorable Teddy Bear quilt.

Thank you so much, Kathy!

Your work is beautiful, and our military families will love receiving these wonderful gifts!

We asked - You answered

Thank you!!!

We asked for donations in April for the Month of the Military Child, and you answered the call!

In April we received a record number of donations! We received gifts from long-time Marine Corps Kids supporters and from many first time donors.

Thank you all so much! I know that our military families appreciate the gifts that you all so lovingly made!

Our troops serve all year long. We at Marine Corps Kids will continue to support the families of our deployed troops and appreciate all of your donations and your continued support.

Baby Girl Blanket Set

I made this little blanket and cap set for Marine Corps Kids.

The hat is made with my Crazy Cute and Easy Baby Hat pattern. The blanket is a soft pink fleece that I edged with a single round of crazy-stitch.

Thank you Sharon!!

Today I received a package from Sharon in MA. In it were the two lovely pieces photographed above.

The little pink poncho is adorable, and will be a perfect spring jacket for some lucky baby girl!

The gold blanket is gorgeous! I have no idea what stitches Sharon used, but this photo does not do the blanket justice. It is stunning and incredibly soft and warm!

Thank you so much, Sharon! Your work is beautiful, and it is so nice of you to support our military families!

Beautiful Jewelry from Lynn

My dear friend Lynn from Iowa is a very talented jewelry designer. When I asked for donations for the Month of the Military Child, Lynn wanted to help, and while she has been knows to pick up a crochet hook, she chose to send some red, white and blue jewelry for the new moms and older military kids.

The photos above really do not do justice to the jewelry. The necklace is a beautiful red, white and blue bead flanked by crystal and silver beads. The two bracelets are trendy leather cord bracelets that can be worn by older girls and boys.

Thank you, Lynn! I know that our Military teens will love these beautiful pieces!!!