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A crash course in Crochet lessons..
Today we received a beautiful package from these ladies Janette and Claire Hankinson, along with a lovely letter from them, which we would love to share with you below. "Dear Think Outside The Square, Please find enclosed 30 crocheted squares for a blanket for your...
A collective action and shared purpose to feel good
When doing good feels so good. In a world where the pursuit of personal success often takes centre stage, it's easy to overlook the impact that acts of kindness and goodwill can have on our well-being. But what if we told you that doing good for others not only...
Jennie is at it again helping out at the Creative Fringe for the TOTS blanket challenge
Another fabulous contributor to our TOTS challenge is Jennie! Jennie is relatively new to the Penrith area having been here only 6 months. Jennie had wanted to get involved in her local community and has certainly found herself immersed in our TOTS challenge. She...
Nicole joins the TOTS blanket challenge!
Meet Nicole. Nicole is a newbie to our TOTS Blanket Challenge. She saw it on Facebook and decided to teach herself how to crochet granny squares. YouTube tutorials helped and voila! She has crocheted enough squares to make an entire blanket! Nicole agreed that the...
Cherry Pott sews through her Aussie holiday
On a recent visit to Australia to spend time with her daughter ( our very own Debbie O'Connor and the brains behind TOTS challenge) Cherry Pott, suddenly found herself a volunteer for the TOTS challenge and engrossed in a heartwarming activity. Far away from her...
Special deliveries from a local community craft group
Carol, ( pictured here with her friend and helper extraordinaire Kay) along with a team of dedicated crocheters and knitters, have been such a driving force in the success of our TOTS Challenge over the years. Her leadership and passion for the cause have rallied...
Introducing a friend to the TOTS challenge
Penny Aspina has been sewing squares for our TOTS challenge for the past 6 years - she's certainly been in it for the long haul.Penny has a passion for sewing squares like no other. If only we had kept count of the countless squares she has meticulously sewn...
Northwest Disability Service volunteers help out with the TOTS blanket challenge!
Another fabulous supporter of our TOTS Challenge is this amazing group - Northwest Disability Services based over in Rouse Hill. These people are amazing and have been doing our challenge for a few years now and love that they bring in a few of their volunteers to...
TOTS sewing bee at the Creative Fringe!
TOTS SEWING BEE This Sewing Bee is in support of our "Think Outside The Square Blanket Challenge" for 2023. Coffee, Tea and light refreshments will be on hand for you to enjoy whilst you sew away - we just ask that you register for catering purposes but the event...
Debbie Ballard does it again!
Debbie Ballard, volunteer extraordinaire does it again! Its always a treasure to receive blankets from this amazing long serving TOTS volunteer, they are always simply exquisite and we are so grateful for for all her time and efforts in making these blankets for...