Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego
Machine Knitters News
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Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Demo by Susan Adams at 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Single bed plating
New Philanthropy Project for this Year by August 2026
Lauren
As you receive a Lauren Challenge Act of Kindness today by taking this special gift in memory of
Lauren Aliyah Lopez.
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January 3, 2018 her life was taken from us. We wanted to encourage you to continue making a difference with one random act of kindness at a time by spreading the act of kindness just like Lauren did.
“Lauren‘s memory continues to live in our hearts as we spread kindness and love towards others.”
Lauren once wrote and left us a strong message.
“Don’t be thankful just today, be thankful every day. Life is so precious and you only get to live it once, so live every day to the fullest! Give more than you take. Pray always, not just when it gets hard. Try to always see the positive side of things, no matter what you’re going through. And always remind those you love and care for that you love them, and don’t forget to be grateful because another day on earth is a blessing within itself.”
This is our next challenge!
I have known the mother of this young girl since college, the mom was with me when her daughter’s life was tragically ended. The mom has been doing back packs full of supplies and gifts for children in need every year since.
We donated 35 beanies to her cause this Christmas but when I talked to her she is already up to 385 donated back packs to date. She gives them out in September. She was so grateful for the beanies.
It would be so wonderful if we could fill these back packs for next year with beanies. Let’s get start now so we have a lot of beanies to donate to this cause.
They need to be washable and age appropriate for kindergarten through high school. Pretty and trendy would be amazing!!
This is what she gives with each backpack – I think we have a lot to learn from her daughter.
Barbie Carlson
Philanthropy Projects for this Month
Barbie would love more contributions. Here are some suggestions:
- Hats for premies, chemo hats and hats for veterans
- Scarves
- Mittens
- Slipper socks, socks for adults that are not tight at the top
- Sweaters, for babies or adults
- Emotional support chickens
- Dolls, hand puppets
- Shawls
- Toys
- Lap blankets
- Twiddle muffs
- All donations are welcome from squish balls to sweaters.
Check out our Philanthropy Patterns and our Free Patterns.
About the Guild
The Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego (MKGSD) is an independent non-profit service organization founded in 1984. More . . .
June 6, 2026
Zoom Only
Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Guild Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Demo by Susan Adams at 10:00 a.m.
Topic: Single bed plating
July 4, 2026
Holiday — No meeting
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