Community Afghan

Madison, the afghan is beautiful as always. Thank you.


cheri

Madison and Vickie, as always you two are so wonderful at putting us all together and sending our love out to thsoe who need it. I think it is great that we are getting together from all over the boards to do this. And being from all different walks of life and parts of the country it proves people can work together towards a common goal. And what brought us together is more than aluminum hooks and needles and yarn...it is love.

Vickie like beautiful snowflakes and all of us, each afghan is so unique and different. The similarities come from the pooling of love and warmth you and Madison sew together! I am very sentimental lately, sorry. Just celebrated my dad's 18th year of his passing, his yahrtzheit. It has been hard for me and my mom because of my upcoming surgery has echoes of his. Ok, back to making a baby blanket and celebrating life! Enough sad!

That is a very lovely blanket....the recipient of it will definately be wrapped with love....

You both do such a wonderful job putting these together...Ive tried to work with several other peoples blocks before and I know it can be a challenge to get things to fit right...my hat off to the two of you...this is such a wonderful project.

Hugs
Jule

Vickie - I think that's a wonderful idea ... you'd want to include something that talks about this site - specifically the discussion groups and the support and connections that develop... if she doesn't already know of this site it might be a safe haven for her to come to ... and even if it just raises some awareness of the site - that'd be a good thing...

Just my opinion ... from someone who's not even making any squares! I'd be happy to help you guys with money, yarn, postage ... anything you'd need ... as I love this project! Just don't have the time or the skills to contribute squares...

Doreen

Another Beautiful piece of Love, Madison!! I love the heart in the middle....who was the fancy one?

Hugs,
Denise

Vickie,

I had the same thought as I was watching the news a bit ago. I think it would be a wonderful thing to do!!
Hugs,
Denise

Hi everybody, just letting you know that I keep reading this thread but am not making much progress here (7 blocks done) as I have been working most evenings in addition to during the days. Afghans are looking good but I was sorry to hear Mrs. Edwards is back in our midst. You're all very sweet and I miss ya. -- Donna in vA

I think sending one to EE would be a wonderful idea. I can't imagine receiving a diagnosis like hers and then having to be so public about it.

The heart square caught my eye, too. I also noticed that someone out there has good taste in yarn, as I picked out the same variegated soft blue/green one.

I'm up to about 6 squares now, and will pick up some yarn from my MIL this weekend. I'll probably get a few more done as we drive, not to mention while MIL and I chit-chat. She's such a blessing, and a 6 year survivor.

Hugs to all!

Anne

Madison - it's beautiful, thank you
Cheri - 40 squares! wow you go girl
Vickie - I think that is a wonderful idea
Sandi - Welcome
I am becoming a yarn addict. I find myself seeking out new colors, patterns, designs and textures all the time. Everything takes a back seat to making another square.
Hello My name is sue and I'm a yarnaholic. hehehehe
hugs all,
Sue

Okay...I want to be a part of this group! This is definitely a wonderful thing you all have been doing and I'd love to be a part of it! Okay?

I can knit - belong to a prayer shawl ministry at my church.

Best I can tell, you need the squares to be 7"x9", right?

I probably won't be able to get started making the squares until this weekend, but, I have TONS of yarn.

Can someone pm me and let me know where to mail the squares when I've knitted up a batch?

hugs,
vicki

Thanks, Sue! I'm excited to be joining ya'll...
hugs,
vicki

Y'know, I love coming back to this thread--it's so cheerful and productive and positive.

I'm not making squares, because I tried teaching my kids to do them and they ended up mastering the round Knifty Knitters instead--so they've launched a project to knit chemo hats for the local hospitals. Oh, well...

But I did want to suggest that if you need yarn, a great way to get it is to post in the "wanted" section on your local Craigslist. Tell them what you want it for and--voila!--seems like everyone in town is eager to dig out that yarn they've stored away at the back of their closet. One ad and we have bags and bags of beautiful yarn. The donors seem relieved to find a way out of their "unfinished project" dilemma!

Cheri, I'm following your progress with delight, cheering all the way. You go, girl!

Lovely, lovely afghans. Thanks to all for your inspiring enthusiasm,
Binney

Welcome to all new here!!! This is fantastic.

Annie, I made several squares that have soft blue, green, yellow, etc....this yarn is by Red Heart-Color 0318-Waterfall. I love looking at all the new colors in yarn every time I go to the store!!