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Project: Cold Front

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Please donate new or gently used cold weather items to JCCM

Donation bins can be found at Bushel & Peck, Betts & Coop Boutique, and United Bank on Washington St. Click on the link below to learn more about the wonderful work that Jefferson County Community Ministries does for our community.

JCCM

Yarn bombing

1. West Virginia Lady by Grete Terjesen

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

1. West Virginia Lady by Grete Terjesen

Grete was born amd raised in Norway where children learn to knit and crochet in first grade. Her passion has always been knitting, but she developed a love for crocheting about seven years ago. Please enjoy her WV Lady in front of City Hall.

2. Pencil by Stacey Rawlings

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

1. West Virginia Lady by Grete Terjesen

Stacey Rawlings has participated in this annual yarnbombing for the last 4 years. Stacey and her husband, Bill, are farmers here in Jefferson County and raise beef cattle and meat goats. Stacey enjoys crocheting when she can find a little free time between farm work, raising three children, and running her own clothing boutique. This tree honors all educators for their hard work and dedication. 

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

 Patti has been knitting since her great-aunt taught her when she was 9 years old. “The Purple Scarf Snake” was inspired by the need for donations of scarves, hats, and mittens in the wintertime.  

4. Sunflower by Abby Wyatt

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

3. The Purple Scarf Snake by Patti Mulkeen Corli

 This is Abby’s 4th Year participating. This sunflower tree is a tribute to my brother, Nathan, who passed away in 2022. 

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

This tree sweater was created by many of the participants of Project Cold Front. Each square was inspired by either music or books, in honor of one of our local businesses, Fuzzy Dog Books & Music. 

39. ---- by Zeke Age 9

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

5. Books & Music by Several volunteers lead by Jessica Gormont

Zeke only learned how to finger knit a week ago and was excited to apply his new skills to this annual event. He hopes JCCM will get lots of donations.

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

 Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. 

41. Garland by Jessica Gormont

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

 Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. 

42. Garland by Jessica Gormont

40. Garland by Jessica Gormont

42. Garland by Jessica Gormont

 Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. 

15. Scrapghan by Jessica Gormont

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. This tree is awash in colors to brighten up the season.

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. This tree was inspired by the county and town staffs, who work hard every day to help build our community into the wonderful place it is.

17. Starry Night by Susannah Pizzi

16. Building Our Community by Jessica Gormont

18. Love Night & Day by Jaime Shillingburg

This is Susannah’s 3rd year participating in Project Cold Front. She wanted to brighten up dreary winter days with a colorful yarn interpretation of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. 

18. Love Night & Day by Jaime Shillingburg

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

18. Love Night & Day by Jaime Shillingburg

This is Jaime’s 2nd year making a yarn bomb! Jaime has been crocheting for 3 years and loves making new things. This tree was inspired by Scott, Jaime’s husband! 

19. Checkerboard by Laurie Tell

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

This is Laurie's third year of participating in this yarn bombing. This tree was inspired by a love of black and white. 

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

20. Garden of Succulents by Julie Philabaum

Julie has been leading this annual yarn bombing for the last 4 years. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 15 years. This tree was inspired by the business this tree is located in front of The Succulent Garden.

21. Tree Hugs by Karen Nelson

23. Be Sweet, Be Kind, Be Mine by Julie Philabaum

22. Historically HIP by Julie Philabaum

This is her 4th year yarn bombing her tree! She has been crocheting for 12 years and owns Karen's Kreations! Hug my tree! 

22. Historically HIP by Julie Philabaum

23. Be Sweet, Be Kind, Be Mine by Julie Philabaum

22. Historically HIP by Julie Philabaum

Julie has been leading this annual yarn bombing for the last 4 years. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 15 years. This tree was inspired by the mosaic located on N Charles St. 

23. Be Sweet, Be Kind, Be Mine by Julie Philabaum

23. Be Sweet, Be Kind, Be Mine by Julie Philabaum

23. Be Sweet, Be Kind, Be Mine by Julie Philabaum

Julie has been leading this annual yarn bombing for the last 4 years. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 15 years. This tree was inspired by Valentine's Day.

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

This is our second year participating. Four community service clubs make up the K-family which include over 200 Kindergarten through twelfth graders. 

28. Rainbows by Julie Philabaum

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

 Julie has been leading this annual yarn bombing for the last 4 years. She has been knitting and crocheting for over 15 years. She hopes this tree will brighten up your day.

29. Blue & Gold by Abby Wyatt

27. Double Tree by The Charles Town K-family

30. Let’s Play by Jessica Gormont

This is Abby’s 4th year participating. This tree is a celebration of Charles Town!

30. Let’s Play by Jessica Gormont

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

30. Let’s Play by Jessica Gormont

Jessica Gormont has been crocheting for 5 years and has participated in this annual yarn bombing since its inception. This tree is all fun & games; in honor of one of our newest businesses, Flynn Gaming.

31. Boho Granny by Susannah Pizzi

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

This is Susannah’s 3rd year participating in Project Cold Front. This tree is her take on a Bohemian style granny square. She used an acrylic melange yarn, color entitled Show Time, for these granny squares. 

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

32. Cancer Awareness by Barbara Mackey

 This is Barbara Mackey’s 4th year bombing her tree. She has been crocheting about 55 years. Her tree is honoring all of her family & friends that have either passed away, going through treatments or survived cancer. My tree bombing was inspired by my best friend Chery 

33. Love and Peace by Carol Brooke

35. Nya Infinity Mosaic by Kate Jenkins

33. Love and Peace by Carol Brooke

Carol has been knitting for over 5 years and does it to feed her artistic needs and well as for stress relief. Her piece is a call for love and peace. 

34. Neon by Kate Jenkins

35. Nya Infinity Mosaic by Kate Jenkins

33. Love and Peace by Carol Brooke

This is Kate’s 2nd year participating in the downtown Charles Town yarn-bombing. She learned to crochet in 2020 for the sole-purpose of making an amigurumi jelly fish and has since continued creating crocheted items for fun. This tree design was inspired by the yarn with which was used in the creation process.

35. Nya Infinity Mosaic by Kate Jenkins

35. Nya Infinity Mosaic by Kate Jenkins

36. Big Old Granny Squares by Laurie Tell

This is Kate’s 2nd year participating in the downtown Charles Town yarn-bombing. She learned to crochet in 2020 for the sole-purpose of making an amigurumi jelly fish and has since continued creating crocheted items for fun. This tree design was created using the nya infinity mosaic blanket pattern.

36. Big Old Granny Squares by Laurie Tell

36. Big Old Granny Squares by Laurie Tell

36. Big Old Granny Squares by Laurie Tell

 This is Laurie's third year of participating in this yarn bombing. This tree is inspired by the granny squares that were Laurie's first thing that she learned to crochet. 


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