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

    Thanks Hollyann.......The black border is a double crochet stitch around the square.   If you are able to border the squares that would be great.

    I finished a hugaghan Saturdays night.....

     then started looking at baby crochet books...because....I'm going to be a Grandma!!

    I'll post a picture of the afghan tonight.....it will be in tomorrow's mail.

    Thank you allSmile

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

    congrats grandma.. I wil be putting together a book on how to be a great one....lol... which I know you will be..

    hugs

    MB

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  • elliem1207
    elliem1207 Member Posts: 1,583
    edited July 2009

    congrats madison!

    you are going to love being a grandma. my grandson (first grandchild) has me wrapped around his chubby little finger. there's nothing like it.

    ellie

    xx

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

    I'm so excited to be an "honorary" grandma.  I'm already one to MB's grands.  I am still waiting for their birthdates though...... hint hint...

    I have just about enough squares bordered so I'll be able to start an afghan. 

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

    Congratulations Madison!!!!!!  Will you know the sex of the baby before s/he is born?  Are you ready to be called grammy?  Laughing    I will be sending you some squares as soon as I can get to the post office.     

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited July 2009

    congrats madison !!!

    my sis had her biop today ... now the nail biting for a few days wait .. waiting still sucks

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

    jenni..... she's in my prayers.  Let us know if we can do anything at all. 

    Hugs

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

    Madison - CONGRATS to you girl! I wish you and your new GRANDbaby the very best. I just became... several days ago... a GREAT auntie! Geesh... I feel so old. But... the best to you and yours.  

    jenni - I am SO HOPING all goes all well with your sister...my heart is with you two. Best wishes!

    Much love to you all... I will have a box o' squares soon! Be well! 

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

    Jenni, you know you both are in my thoughts and prayers.. well you could make a few squares instead of biting your nails, or send me sone fresh veggies... lol... my corn is 2" tall, and tomaotes...lol.. only 5" tall.. hmmm.. wonder if they make first frost in Aug..

    take my warm friend..

    Liz.. hmm.. we couldn't meet the first week of June... and Larissa is in Feb..

    Madison.. speaking of little chubby fingers Dawson was here tonight and fell alseep in my arms, of course they were a little numb but what a cutie he is... hmm maybe we should come down so you can practice,,,,

    hugs to all of you keep the squares coming

    MB

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited July 2009

    Madison, congrats.  I love being Nana and know you will also.  

    Also, my box of about 40 squares are addressed and I'll get the to the post office tomorrow.  So they should arrive next week. 

    Hugs to all - we're off to Winston to get the results of DH"s MRI from Monday and to see the surgeon for final orders.   

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited July 2009

    just got the news from my sis ... IDC ... damn damn damn ....

    laura, liz, purple and everyone thanks for all your prayers - she found it real real early ...

    purple - we're freezing veggies like crazy ... found a church that takes fresh veggies for their food pantry ... friends are beginning to check out the front window before they open the door ... tomatoes, all kinds of peppers, multiple kinds of zukes & cukes, ..... and yes i've started another box of squares ....

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

    Jenni, I am so sorry......I just sent you a PM

     Naniam, sending good wishes you and Richard's way

     Ellie, I received your squares and the something extra.....you are amazing

     I also received a BIG box of squares from Lori's Mom (Madeline).   If anyone would like to send her a card, please send me a PM so I can give you her address.   I sent some of Ms. Madeline's squares to Liz.

     I also just received some squares from CY's Mom.....thank you Ms. Jane

    Thank you all so very much

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  • WendyV
    WendyV Member Posts: 596
    edited July 2009

    I am the proud receipient of the blanket that is pictured on lizws's post that was made on June 30th at 1025. 

    You ladies are absolutely amazing!   What a wonderful thing you all are doing. I'm currently home recovering from a recent surgery, and this blanket lifted my spirits and my family's so much.  I couldn't believe what I was reading when I opened the box. And when I pulled the blanket out, I couldn't believe how lovely it was.  You all moved me to tears and my husband looked like he was ready to cry right along with me.  You have all touched my heart.  To do something so wonderful for someone that you don't even know is so beautiful and so greatly appreciated by my whole family.  My only regret is that I have to wait until winter to enjoy it, or I could crank the air conditioner back to 65 and snuggle up!Smile 

    From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your kindness, you are all very special women!!

    Love,Wendy.

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  • WendyV
    WendyV Member Posts: 596
    edited July 2009

    I am the proud receipient of the blanket that is pictured on lizws's post that was made on June 30th at 1025. 

    You ladies are absolutely amazing!   What a wonderful thing you all are doing. I'm currently home recovering from a recent surgery, and this blanket lifted my spirits and my family's so much.  I couldn't believe what I was reading when I opened the box. And when I pulled the blanket out, I couldn't believe how lovely it was.  You all moved me to tears and my husband looked like he was ready to cry right along with me.  You have all touched my heart.  To do something so wonderful for someone that you don't even know is so beautiful and so greatly appreciated by my whole family.  My only regret is that I have to wait until winter to enjoy it, or I could crank the air conditioner back to 65 and snuggle up!Smile 

    From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your kindness, you are all very special women!!

    Love,Wendy.

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

    Wendy,

    Oh good - your box of hugs arrived safely.  I have to laugh at your air conditioner comment.  So many of us do that in order to wrap ourselves in our hugs.  Know that we are always here for you and if you ever need anything, all you need to do is yell and we'll do what we can for you.

    Gentle hugs

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

    Wendy - That's great that you received one! Best wishes to you!

     Liz - A box o' squares is ready to go... do you want them?

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

    Wendy,    glad your hugaghan arrived.......wrap yourself in our hugs.

    Laura, I think Liz does need some squares.  

    I am mailing a hugaghan today.   I have two hugaghan pictures that I need to post.

    Thank you all so much for helping.....We really could not do this without your help

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

    I mailed this afghan last week:

     Thank you!

    VckiG"

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

    I mailed this afghan yesterday:

    Thank you all so very much

    Photobucket"

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  • elliem1207
    elliem1207 Member Posts: 1,583
    edited July 2009

    madison,

    beautiful afghans!!!

    how do you figure where to put the squares? is it all random or do you have a specific pattern of colors that you follow? do you want any more of the puffed rose squares? i have a box almost ready to go with another one in there.

    ellie

    xx

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

    Madison - WOW - they're gorgeous! Thank you for being a member of the border patrol!

    ellie - If I was putting one together... I would agonize and obsess for days on end... move the squares around hundreds of times! lol I'm sure it's not an easy task! After a while I would think their eys would start playing tricks on them! lol

    A box of squares is on their way to Liz! 

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

    Ellie and Laura, both Liz and I lay out the afghan before we begin stitching them together.    We also change the squares, add new ones, take out some squares until we feel like we have it "right".  

    I love the puff rose squares.    You can send them my way and I'll split it up and send Liz some also.    

     Thank you so much.    

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

    Dear Hugaghan Family,

    We sent hugaghans to VIckiG and Roonie.   We lost VickiG on July 10th and Roonie yesterday, July 14.

    We feel such a loss when we lose a sister. 

    Roonie's husband, Ben, posted the following yesterday:

    "Hello ,all im rooni husband Ben just wanted to let u all no that at 3:43 am on 7-14-09 our beloved rooni has went home to our Lord and savior she was my life and she asked me to let all the girls no when she passed god bless u all and i hope they find a cure for some of you before its to late !

                  thanks for all the love and support this forum has offerd her over her years here !

     and the hugighan was beautifull thanks to all that was involved ! Thanks The Rusty Tarbill Family"

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  • elliem1207
    elliem1207 Member Posts: 1,583
    edited July 2009

    my dear sisters,

    my mil passed away last nite. it has been a very emotional day for the family espescially for my husband. i was out shopping for something nice for her to be buried in. i have been trying to be strong for my family. i just got in and on my kitchen table was a box. (thought it was my mail order from talbots lol), when i opened the box i could not believe what was in there. it is the most beautiful gift i have ever received. i wrapped the hugaghan around me and could feel the warmth of all the love and caring that was put into each and every square coursing thru my body at this very difficult time. it has been my undoing--i can't stop crying--for the loss of a special woman and for the finding of  very very beautiful friends. through my tears i thank you from the bottom of my heart.  it couldn't have come at at a better time. i've seen all the photos of the hugaghans on this thread, but it is so much more beautiful than the pictures.

    thank you my friends and sisters

    love,

    ellie

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited July 2009

    Awwwhh gentle hugs, Ellie......So sorry to hear....May she rest in peace and may you know she is no longer suffering.....I am so sorry for your loss......I am gld you received a hugaghan and it is wrapping you in lots of hugs...........Please accept my condolences to you, your husband and all the family and friends.........

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

    Ellie,  I am so sorry your MIL has left us.   Please let your Husband and family know they are being sent many prayers.

    Please wrap yourself in those hugs....we are indeed your friend and sister.

    Madison

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited July 2009

    Jenni so sorry to hear about your sister!.......Lots of hugs to her.........

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  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 15,189
    edited July 2009

    Ellie hugs dear. I will be praying for your family. I know how sad it is to have a wonderful mil pass. Mine passed a year and a half ago. I miss her so much but know she is at peace. God bless.

    Susan

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

    Ellie,  your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for the loss of your MIL.  I am so happy you got your box of hugs.  It still amazes me that these boxes frequently arrive on days they are so needed.  Thank you also for contributing to this project.

    I am so thankful for you all.  I mailed this today.

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  • elliem1207
    elliem1207 Member Posts: 1,583
    edited July 2009

    liz

    beautiful afghan as always. they truly are a work of art. i so enjoy contributing to this project. i've become a yarnaholic lol !!!.

    also thanks to you, madison, and mb, because without you guys, this wouldn't happen.

    thank you all for you condolences

    ellie

    xx

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