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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited March 2010

    Hello,

     I am back from GA and have an afghan started.......I've been trying to catch up on things at home (including sleep).

    THanks and hugs

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited March 2010

    Madison!...I didn't know you were in GA!.....I am just north of Atlanta.....Too bad .....We could have probably met up.......Welcome home!......

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited March 2010

    Hello?  Anybody home?  I am getting up the nerve to start making squares for afghans.  My MIL gave me a lot of leftover yarn from years of projects -- mostly worsted, all acrylic, dozens of colors.  I have enough crochet hooks and knitting needles to equip a small city.  Now, if I can just teach myself how to crochet (or knit), and get this project started...

    otter

    P.S.:  I also bought some how-to books that I think will help.  I've made snowflakes before, and in a previous life I knitted a scarf.  But it doesn't seem as easy to re-learn as riding a bicycle.

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited March 2010

    otter ~ Welcome!  There are some here who've learned from books, and there are plenty of helpful videos around the web.  I don't have the links for them, but someone will be along who will know.

    I can tell you that the "squares" are 7x9, any pattern, any color, and washable yarn.

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited March 2010

    Artemis,

     I received your squares.......thank you, thank you, thank you.....they are wonderful and thank you for the something extra.

    Big hugs,

    Madison

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited March 2010

    Otter,

     If you need some simple crochet or knit patterns, please let me know so I can get them to you.

    I'm glad you are joining us and let me know if I can be of any help.

    Hugs, Madison

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited March 2010

    Ladies,

    I was actually able to sit and work on an afghan last night without falling asleep within 15 minutes of sitting down.  I think I've finally recovered from my 4 weeks in Georgia.   I will have an afghan ready to be mailed early next week.

     I am heading back up to Georgia on April 1st through April 4th to visit that grandson again.   DH will be home so he will look for any packages that may be delivered while I am gone.

    Thank you all so very much

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited March 2010

    BTW -- Congratulations, grandma!

    otter

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited March 2010

    Madison ~ I'm glad the squares got there!  I hope the borders are ok; I've never done them before, so please do let me know if there's anything I need to change.  Not saying that I CAN change, lol, but I will try. Wink

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited March 2010

    Artemis,

    The squares were perfect.   I even rearranged the afghan I am working on to incorporate some of your squares.

    Hugs,

    Madison

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited March 2010
    Oooo!  I'm excited!!  And I'm relieved to know my borders are ok!  Thanks a bunch, Madison. Smile
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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited March 2010

    Just popped in to let y'all know I am well and think of you. 3 more weeks of taxes and then I can have a life again. Woo hoo!!  I think I have knit 5 squares this entire month.  

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited March 2010

    Hi, Donna!  You need a sign over your desk:  "I'd rather be knitting." Tongue out

    Ladies, I was working on squares last night, and my 4-year-old niece wanted to "sho-shay".  I gave her a hook and some yarn, sat her in my lap and held her hands to "help" her chain 10 and do a row of double crochet.  After that, I went back to my own work while she sat beside me with hers.  I didn't expect it to hold her interest, but she loved it!   She sat for at least 20 minutes wrapping and pulling yarn all kinds of ways.   She is certain that she's making a green blanket and is already planning for the next one to be purple.  Perhaps when she's finished those projects, she'll help us with squares. Wink

    Have a good day!
    Artemis

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited March 2010

    Your story of your niece wanting to 'sho-shay' reminds me of a story of my great-nephew. When he was 2, he was playing with one of the large bendy straws that comes with large drink cups. He blew through it and it whistled, he declared 'play bo-bo' (oboe). His parents are band directors and his mother gives private oboe lessons.  I haven't done any squares this year, I have been busy crocheting snowflakes, I have 3 dozen sold as soon as I can get them crocheted and stiffened. Right now I have 30 crocheted and washed ready for the stiffening and blocking process, a very sticky and time involved procedure.

    Sheila

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited March 2010

    purple ... box is on its way ... should be there thursday or if lucky wednesday ... the 'squishies' should be taken out of their plastic bags ... and plenty of squares included

    more squares in the works ... don't want to run out of squares !!!

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2010

    Popping in quickly to again thank you all for your continued contributions.  I presented an afghan to a local girl the day after her bilateral mastectomies.  She cried happy tears she said.  She said she could feel every one of you circled around her.  She hasn't had the easiest time since getting home but has wrapped herself in our hugs.

    I have another laid out ready to sew together and border.  I hope to have it finished this week.

    Hugs............

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2010

    Artemis, please let me know when she finishes her square.. I am making an afaghan from all the not quiet square squares.. believe it or not I have lots....

    Looking for some bordere patrol offeres, lots in need of black borders.. seems they have multiplied over night... lol.. half way thru the "funky: squares...

    hugs

    MB

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2010

    I'll be happy to border some! Just let me know!

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited April 2010
    Sheila ~ that's so cute about your nephew and his "bo-bo". Smile

    Liz ~ thanks for letting us know about the new recipient.  Smile

    MB ~ not only is my niece's square not square, it's not much of anything except a bunch of yarn on a hook.  I told Mr. Artemis is looked sort of like a yarn lollipop, heehee!  If she ever does make anything remotely useable, I'll send it right along to you... Wink

    Have a great day, everyone!  I'm going yarn shopping this afternoon ~ whee!!
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited April 2010

    Hello one and all,

    This hugaghan was sent out Saturday........................

     

     

    Thank you all so very much!!!

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited April 2010

    Madison ~ that is so pretty!  That squares with the ribbon and the popcorn heart are lovely.  I see a square or two that look like they might be mine?!  If so, how exciting to see them!  If not, well, it's exciting anyway because the whole thing is so beautiful! 

    Ladies ~ I was at Michael's yesterday and got a flyer that says: >>"Madness Week, April 18-24, 2010.  Starting Sunday the 18th, go to Michaels.com and a print a coupon valid for next week only.  20% off entire purchase including sale items.  Some exclusions apply.">>  Might be worth checking out!

    Artemis

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited April 2010

    laura - i would be happy to donate some squares for bordering .... let me know !

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2010

    Madison - GORGEOUS!   

    Artemis - Thanks for the Michaels info!

    jenni - I will PM you with my address...I will be happy to border yours. Thanks so much for asking! This is a truly amazing world-wide, team effort. I am proud and happy to be a part of it. Be well.

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2010

    Hi ladies.  I have some squares ready for bordering.  Who do I send them to?

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2010

    Madison.....that is gorgeous! 

    I finished this today.  I need to launder it and it will be sent out.  Thank you all so very much!

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited April 2010

    Artemis, I signed up at Michaels web site several months ago and get weekly emails about the sales as well as 'preferred customer' coupons. I got the 20% off entire purchase (with a few exclusions). I don't know if I will make it down there this week though.

    Sheila

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited April 2010

    Madison, how gorgeous!......But then all the quilts have been just spectacular!....

    Sheila, I am sending a pattern to you this week...Hope you like it.....

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited April 2010

    LauraGTO ~ you're welcome for the Michaels info.  I was able to buy a nice stash of yarn for this project as well as some baby yarn to make blankets for potential future grandchildren!

    Liz ~ lovely, lovely hugaghan.  I love seeing everyone's work!  Thank you!

    Sheila ~ I hope you were able to make to the Michaels sale.  I signed up at Hobby Lobby's site yesterday; they send coupons, too.

    Madison and Liz ~ I have a box of bordered squares ready; I've been sending all of mine to Madison, but should I send them to Liz sometimes?  Alternate between you two?  Just let me know!

    Hugs to everyone!

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited April 2010

    Unfortunatley I didn't make it to the sale last week. I was preparing for the annual Carolina conference women's retreat and our church was in charge of the classes and crafts.

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  • Artemis
    Artemis Member Posts: 759
    edited April 2010
    Well, that's a great reason to miss the sale!  I hope you enjoyed the retreat and that the ladies enjoyed your craft classes. Smile
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