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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited July 2008

    lizk, tap, missjaq - did you guys get the address ok ?

  • Yogi70
    Yogi70 Member Posts: 654
    edited July 2008
  • riverinerabbit
    riverinerabbit Member Posts: 813
    edited July 2008

    Dearest Madison,

    I am blown away! I was in hysterics this morning when your parcel arrived. I never knew about your proJect, and I couldn't understand why a parcel arrived from me from the Afghans women group. I opened it and wept. DH had a wet eye too.The heart faced me as I opened the parcel. Its beautiful.What  an amazing gift and it came at the time I really needed it. I had scans today and I've had progression to liver and lungs.

    I''ll be thinking of you all as I sit with your blankie of love wrapped around me, its winter here. I will always treasure what you special ladies have done. A Huge thank you.

    Much love 

    River 

  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited July 2008

    River, we are so happy that your box of hugs arrived.  Somehow, our hugs seem to arrive when the recipient most needs them.  Madison is on her way to Pinkstock but I know she will see this soon.

    Liz

  • LoriFL
    LoriFL Member Posts: 1,557
    edited July 2008

    Wrap yourself with the love from the afghan. You are in my thoughts.

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    River,

    I'm glad the afghan reached you.   It took little longer than I thought it would take to get there..........but it did make it to you......

    Hugs and support,

    Madison

  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited August 2008

    This was sent to a local girl who was dx'd in January with bilateral bc and bone mets.  She called today to say thank you to us.  She's doing well.  Thanks for everyone's help.

  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited August 2008

    Liz, I love the way you alternated rows of solid blocks and variegated blocks, that works really well.  I have a stack of squares here, I need to find a box. I am finishing up a baby afghan, just have 6 more inches or so left to go. Then I will get back on making squares and hats.

    I bought some Red Heart Super Saver in "Monet" pastels, it is really pretty, I am going to get some more of that with my Michael's coupons this weekend.  

  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited August 2008

    Liz,

    I agree with Donna, it looks great.  Thanks for your hard work.  Let me know if you need more squares.

     Hugs, Jackie

  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited August 2008

    You guys are great!  We couldn't keep these up without all your help.  This one should go out this week.  The pics aren't very good.  Sorry! 

     

  • zschweeb
    zschweeb Member Posts: 160
    edited August 2008

    would like to contribute if i can , they only have to be 7X9 inch squares correct....color and pattern doesnt matter does it??? just let me know what i have to do.....thanx....does anyone have some easy patterns i pretty much can only sc and dc but i would love to help out

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    Susan,

    The squares are 7x9....using washable yarn.

    The following website has a good pattern for sc and dc

    http://www.warmupamerica.com/join.html

    Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited August 2008

    ok Madison, Vickie, who needs bordered squares?.. lol.. I seem to have them all over my house, I think they are multiplying...  I just sent some to Liz..

    and I will take squares that need bordered...

    hugs to all..

    MB

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    MB,

     You can send some squares my way.

    Vickie, how are you on bordered squares?

    Hugs

  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited August 2008

    zsch - i did the navy blue and white striped square ... i just do sc and dc ... i just mix them up Tongue out

  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited August 2008

    zsch -  just get varigated (multi-colored) yarn and use your sc and dc to make the size square needed and you will be amazed at the patterns that develop as you make the block. The more advanced stitches will come with time.

    Sheila

  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited August 2008

    jenni.... got your squares....Thanks bunches.

    zsch..... I don't make fancy squares.  Mine are usually single crochet.  Make what you are comfortable with as each square is used. 

    Ladies, we're getting low on names.  If you know of someone who needs a a hugaghan then please let myself of Madison know.  We do need their "real" name and mailing address.

    Let's keep this up girls.  It's such a great project. 

    Hugs

    Liz

  • zschweeb
    zschweeb Member Posts: 160
    edited August 2008

    i have made about 6 or 8 the first few the edges are really rough but i have gotten better and now the edges look better will you even be able to use the ones with the rough edges

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    Susan,

    We can use the squares.    They are bordered with a double crochet of black yarn.

  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited August 2008

    I posted this on the normal thread, but wanted to make sure that I didn't miss anybody! Thank you so much for the Afghan. The card says it all. The women here are awesome. The best of the best.

    Thank you all so much.

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Oh Janis!  I am so glad you received a Hugaghan.................one of our MI gals!  Wrap up and feel the care and support of all of us!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited August 2008

    i woud vote for a hug for christina applegate ... she has supported us before she became one of us

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    Jenni



    I have an afghan made that I did not mail before I left for Lackland AFB.



    My local CBS affiliate station is doing an interview with me Tuesday morning on the afghan project



    I will bring the afghan I have completed to the station to show a completed project.



    Also, I know the station manager and will ask if she has any info on Applegate's address. I will mail the afghan to Applegate if I can get an address.



  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    Jenni



    I have an afghan made that I did not mail before I left for Lackland AFB.



    My local CBS affiliate station is doing an interview with me Tuesday morning on the afghan project



    I will bring the afghan I have completed to the station to show a completed project.



    Also, I know the station manager and will ask if she has any info on Applegate's address. I will mail the afghan to Applegate if I can get an address.



  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited August 2008

    Madison... well a star in our midst, I know you will show what this is all about.. LOVE and Caring..

    thanks for being our spoksperson

    hehehe..still driving around with a box of squares..sorry get it in the mail today...

    hugs to you all... still bordering and making squares here....

    thanks for all who work so hard

    MB

  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited August 2008

    Madison,

    Good luck on your interview!!That's awesome.  I think it would be great to mail an afghan to Christine Applegate.  That's so thoughtful.  I have a bunch of squares..do you need them?

    Also, maybe this is a dumb question because I've only been doing this afghan project since March, but what kind of card do you send with it and what does it say?  I hope I don't sound stupid but it seems to really be very special and I'm just curious as to what it says.

    Thanks again to all for letting me be part of this wonderful project.  I know it helps others but I have to tell you all that it makes me feel really good!

    Hugs to all, Jackie

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited August 2008

    Jackie,



    The card gives the history of the project.



    The card also states how unique each afgan is, made with love



    It also states that we are gathered around the recipient, giving him/her love and support.

  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited August 2008

    That is beautiful.  Thanks for letting me know.

    Hugs, Jackie

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    How great is that, Madison?!  Will it be televised?  You're the perfect person to spread the word of this great project!!

    Neesie 

  • Barb1953
    Barb1953 Member Posts: 479
    edited August 2008

    Hello Ladies, 

    I turned all my squares in at Pinkstock. Started working on more, as soon as I have enough done, I'll mail them out to who ever needs them.

    Madison, good luck with the interview-----thats awesome !!! 

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