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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2009

    MB........ thanks for sharing that.  She sent me a wonderful card also. 

    Hugs

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Thank you everybody!  I love it!

    DSC00873.jpg One of the greatest gifts picture by thebandteacher

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Hey Deb - IT LOOKS GREAT ON YOU! Thanks for the photo...be well! And be comforted knowing that we all are thinking about you.

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited April 2009

    Deb, you look beautiful!!!!!  (and so does the afghan, ladies!!!!!!!)

    So glad you got your hugs. xoxox Ann

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited April 2009

    Deb, you are indeed beautiful................wrap yourself in these hugs.......................

    Hugs, Madison

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited April 2009

    Deb,

    It looks beautiful and so do you.  Stay strong!!!

     Hugs, Jackie

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2009

    Deb  - Glad you can wrap yourself in our love.  Rest up and feel better soon.  Let Daniel and DH know our love and hugs extend to them as well.    

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2009

    Oh Deb,  you look wonderful.  You are always in my prayers.

    Hugs,  Liz

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Okay, so I am curious......each of you do individual squares and someone pieces them all together?  

    Simply amazing.   I have slept and napped with my beautiful hugahan since I received it.  I have shown it to every person to enter our house!   I can never thank you enough! 

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2009

    Deb - that is correct.  It's a true team effort and labor of love!  Glad it's bringing you some joy during this difficult time! 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Deb - it is so much fun crocheting the squares! Especially knowing the recipients. Some girls knit, some crochet. When each of us has made a "pile" o' squares, we send them to the Border Commanders...Madison, Liz, Vickie... they compile our squares and when they have 42 they crochet them all together with black yarn. Whenever we see a girl on line who needs a little extra lovin' - we send the girl's name to the Border Commanders. We try to be sneaky and get an address too! lol Once we do, the Border Commanders send out the Hug-aphan. Quite an elaborate/high scaled/behind the scenes operation...! lol Like a bunch of little Keebler elves! lol

    Liz - Madison - if I have left anything out... please add! 

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  • jankay
    jankay Member Posts: 837
    edited April 2009

    Hello girls

    I will never forget when i got my afghan.    I will cherish the memories of that and other things.

    i havee llost the concection with you.  I will  read and keep check on u but other than that I  bid you ffarewell.

    jankay 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Jankay-I remember you well, and read your most recent posts.  My heart aches for you, and I can't believe everything that has happened in your life.  Please try to keep us posted when you are able, and I will certainly be praying for your peace and comfort.  (I hope I didn't hijack the thread, ladies......)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    PS-I love the entire operation, and how sneaky you are.  It is just awesome.  I wish I could knit/crochet!  

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  • Barb1953
    Barb1953 Member Posts: 479
    edited April 2009
    Deb, The smile on your face is the reason I keep crocheting ! It's such a good feeling, to see the end result.I hope you enjoy your hugahan, for many, many years. Smile
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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2009

    Laura...... you did good.  Don't forget our Border Commander purpleMB!  LOL

    Deb.... I was thrilled that I got to put your Hughaghan together.  I hated to have to send you one, but knowing you made it special to me.  I always feel I know many of the ladies they go to.  We usually don't know who is getting a finished Hughaghan until Madison and I talk to see whom is on the list. 

    If anyone has names, remember to please send us mailing information.  I did get the mailing information for the 10 year old girl who was recently diagnosed.  Something tells me she'll be getting a hugaghan soon.

    Thanks girls..... we couldn't do it without you!

    Hugs

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Okay, I have previously mentioned that I have no ability to crochet, but is there another way I could help this blessed project?   It is wonderful, and I am like Linus.  I carry my blanky around with me everywhere.  May I donate for supplies?  Send shipping materials?  Or just put a lot of hugs into a box and send one to one of the BorderCommanders. 

    You are all so special.  I love you ladies. 

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2009

    Deb - Some ladies donate yarn.  I'm sure Madison and Liz can jump in with suggestions.  BTW - I was looking at your afghan closely and I see a few of my squares there.  I am thrilled as they were my very first batch of squares and Steven helped picked out the yarn.  I'm referring to the blue, green, and yellow one (second row, second square on the right). Also, yellow silky one(bottom)  and green one (top row, second, on left).   Anyways, glad to know that these squares are now surrounding you with love.  Hope you are feeling better. 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    I am so excited to know who made which squares!  Ody, I love them!  Tell Steven thank you for picking such wonderful colors! 

    Please let me know what I can do....get a gift card for JoAnne's, or whatever! 

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited April 2009

    whoopsie - top right and pink striped one below it look like they might be mine ...

    and Michael's gets 40% off coupons and some yarn shops will put out a donation bucket for left over yarns - those 1/4 or 1/2 skeins that everyone ends up with .....

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited April 2009

    Deb, I am so happy you are wrapping up in the afghan......we love making them.  And yes, we love surprising people with this gift.

    I just had a panic moment at Wal-Mart.....they are redoing the store and moved the yarn. Now, I am a yarn-alcoholic and buy yarn every time I go to the store. Needless to say, I panicked. My DH said I had this crazed look in my eyes. Finally, someone told me they moved the yarn to the lawn and garden center (yep, right with the flowers, etc.) I was able to buy some black Red Heart yarn for the afghan I will finish this weekend.  I'm okay now.

    I mailed this afghan Thursday.

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    Thank you everyone.............

    I will finish a special another afghan this weekend........

    Hugs to all,

    Madison 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    MB - OMG - I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY! I left you off the Border Commander list! I feel terrible!

    THANKS MB - FOR BORDERING! You help keep it all together! Hugs!

    Madison - Thanks for correcting me! I really appreciate it! Those afghans ARE gorgeous!

    liz - girls - I'm trying to get a well-deserving recipient's address... still working on it... THANKS!

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    I love what you all are doing! Wish I knew how to knit or crochet (I am black sheep of the family) I do, however quilt. Anyone know of something similar using quilt squares?

    Elaine

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009
    Elaine - I don't quilt, but check with your local quilt shop... I have read that they are always recruiting quilters for bc related quilts. Also... do you know of http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ ? You may want to contact them and see if they have anything that you can become involved in. Best wishes... I am sure there's someone out there who would truly appreciate your involvement. Let us know!
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited April 2009

    Elaine,

    There was an individual on the boards that made quilts.  Someone may know her screen names.

    Madison 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Madison - OH YOU ARE RIGHT... I think the screen name is luv2quilt...

    ELAINE - Best wishes... I envy your talent! Quilting is something I have always wanted to learn!

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    LAura...lol.. its ok I kindof hide on my hill.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009
    thanks purplemb: you can run girl, but you can't hide! We love ya!
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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2009

    Elaine - luv2quilt name is Sheila.  Here is her info http://community.breastcancer.org/member/50783/profile  in case you want to reach out to her.  We talk often on the dancing with the stars thread.

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    Thanks all!

    Laura- quilting is SOOOOOO easy

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