So, how do you figure the number on the side?

When I was figuring the number of how much we've earned for La Cuidad Blanca, I had been basing it on orders we took in.  Unfortunately, orders for five of the hats didn't end up going though.  Some people would write to me telling me they wanted a hat or a couple hats, but then never follow through with the order.

So the number that is on the side right now is definite profit, based on 27 definite orders.

We have so far completed orders for 21 hats, and we are in the process of making six more.

We have spent $134.43 on fleece, a couple spools of thread, and a package of buttons, but the total due for the orders is $507.  That puts us at $372.57, but we were blessed with an "anonymous" $50 donation from someone very close to Kate who has seen her hard work, and is very proud of what his daughter is doing for the orphanage!

There's more good news!

We have another opportunity to make more money for the orphanage.

When we buy the fleece, we have to buy it 60 inches wide, even if we only need it 21 inches wide for a hat, so we have a good amount leftover.

After we complete the last six orders, we will make hats out of the leftovers.  And, a friend of mine has volunteered to take these hats to a vendor fair to sell them.   It will be more profit for the orphanage without having to spend any more money!

If you live in the Sheboygan area, consider doing some of your Christmas shopping at the vendor fair:

(Any hats left over after the vendor fair will be donated to the Joy House, a place in Milwaukee for homeless women and children.)