Rectangles for Wounded Soldiers

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Lady Rose

The Handmade Afghan Project, or HAP is run by Deborah from her home in Maryland, (started December 2004).

I am definitely adding this wonderful organization to my list to support. By donating a 6 x 9 inch rectangle you can help thank soliders who have been wounded for their service.

People who crochet, knit, quilt, sew and some that do none of these, from 41 states, Washington D.C. and four countries other than the US. have contributed their time and efforts to making these wonderful blankets. You can see some photos here: 6×9 PHOTO ALBUM. As of the middle of Jan. 08, the volunteers have produced 899 afghans to send to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.D. or to Bagram Airfield Hospital in Afghanistan.

Read more on our extended blog, Enchanted Crafts.

The 6×9 Rectangle website includes tips for crocheting or knitting a rectangle to donate (i.e., keep each rectangle one color, solid pattern stitching is preferred) and all the information you will need to help support this awesome project.

Thank you to This Electic Life (founder of Share A Square, accepting donations of squares for blankets given to children with cancer) for posting about this great organization and helping to spread the word.

Bright Blessings, Lady Rose

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4 Responses to “Rectangles for Wounded Soldiers”

  1. This Eclectic Life, on January 24th, 2008 at 3:39 am Said:

    Thank YOU for helping spread the word about HAP. I’ve been wanting to tell y’all about it for awhile, but selfishly wanted to make sure that Share A Square had what it needed. HAP will be continuing for a looong time, so you can crochet to your heart’s content.

  2. Deborah, on January 24th, 2008 at 6:38 am Said:

    Lady Rose,
    Thank you SO much for spreading the word about The Handmade Afghans to Thank Our Armed Forces Project (HAP).
    In 2008 HAP will need over 28,000 6″x9″ rectangles to continue supplying handmade afghans to Walter Reed and Bagram.
    EVERY Rectangle Counts!!!
    I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in helping to thank those wounded in service to our country - drop me a note at Rectangle6×9@comcast.net for more information.
    Thank you!

  3. peppylady, on January 24th, 2008 at 11:02 pm Said:

    I’ll be linking to this for my Friendly Friday post. So the word will get out.

  4. Lady Rose, on January 25th, 2008 at 5:50 am Said:

    Awesome - thank you peppylady! :)

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