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Softies for Mirabel!!!!

Few weeks ago, it was still October, I read this post (here, please read it : it's really important!!) at Meet me at Mike's , written by Pip....and I decided to join this campaign, with pleasure and enthusiasm!




The Mirabel Foundation supports kids who are affected by parental substance abuse. They also support family members who might be caring for those kids.
Would you love to join, too??? Read all the details here and join us!!! The softie/s can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or crafted in any way you like! (made with love!!)

I decided to knit two softies. They have even names : Rogi (the yellow/pink/blue one) and Arvi (the orange/purple/green one)!!! They are big, colourful (!!!!), soft and handmade with love!!!!
These guys are the cousins of the GRABB-ITs (here), maybe a little bit bigger!!! I hope they will make happy the kids who will receive them!! I really hope so!

When your softies are done, you can upload their photos here !!!!

And now some detailed pictures....



















Remember to send your softie/s here:

Softies for Mirabel
Meet Me at Mike's
63 Brunswick Street,
Fitzroy
3065 Victoria
Australia

The softies will be displayed in the window of Meet Me at Mike's from the 1st of December until the 20th of December. After, the toys will be passed on to The Mirabel Foundation to distribute them to their kids!!!





Please, spread the word!!! Thank you!!!

xxxx, Alessandra

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  1. vintage grey10 November 2012 at 06:48

    Such cuties and an awesome cause! Thanks for sharing! xo Heather

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  2. E.10 November 2012 at 07:48

    Beautiful creations and for such a worthy cause!

    Have a great weekend!

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  3. Unknown10 November 2012 at 08:10

    So cute and a beautiful cause! :)

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  4. Hanni10 November 2012 at 08:21

    So nice cause! Your softies are cute!
    Wish you a lovely weekend,
    Hanni

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  5. Annemarie's Haakblog10 November 2012 at 11:03

    So cute!! Thanks for joining my link party! Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Heather 10 November 2012 at 11:45

    well done Alessandra, they are great. Very colourful and loveable and a good cause! Good for you, Heather x

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  7. Vintage Sheet Addict10 November 2012 at 12:28

    I've worked with loads of children affected by this over the years, a very worthy cause! They look super cuddly! :)

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  8. Fenna10 November 2012 at 14:38

    Beautifull

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  9. zsazsazsu10 November 2012 at 17:19

    what a great project and such a great result ! Bravo !

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  10. becktovintage10 November 2012 at 17:32

    And now you are so so sweet..:)) Very cute softies..:))
    Happy weekend..:))
    xoxo

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  11. Kristen10 November 2012 at 17:51

    This is so lovely. What a good idea. These will make someone smile, for sure. :)

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  12. Tweed Thoughts10 November 2012 at 19:24

    These are fabulous Alessandra! Well done - and all for a good cause too, they will certainly be treasured by their new owners :) :)
    Alison x

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  13. Anonymous10 November 2012 at 22:41

    You are so special, they are awesome and Im sure will make a very happy child this christmas!

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  14. Lori ann11 November 2012 at 05:13

    great alessandra!! so cute!

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  15. la11 November 2012 at 15:18

    I love these (love Pip's blog too), so cute :o) just look at those lovely pom pom tails...made me smile...good to see you too Ale xxx

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  16. Unknown12 November 2012 at 04:04

    What a lovely gesture on your part Alessandra. Your softies will no doubt be loved by these unfortunate children because they are so very sweet and made with love.

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  17. Pysselbolaget13 November 2012 at 18:38

    They are absolutely adorable! We love them!

    Karin & Freja

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  18. Kate13 November 2012 at 22:44

    This is such a great cause!!! Thank you for sharing! Your softies are ridiculously adorable too!
    Kate :}

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  19. Natas Nest16 November 2012 at 21:17

    Lovely!! And such a wonderful project.

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  20. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 11:52

    I had to come look for your softies after you commented on my Priscilla Bear. These two are absolutely gorgeous. I bet they're now best friends for some children somewhere. xxx

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