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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Beautiful Ferne!!!!

    Marsha: I assure you, any dummy can do it! I use the pinkish color straight loom. Go buy it and give me a holler..biggest thing is the wrapping..got to use to strands of yarn together as one or it will be to loose..once you get it, you'll love it!

    Hey Cheri: We've got another "challenged" one joining our elite group!!

    Love,
    Denise
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Ferne, you are absolutely beautiful. Please know that we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs, Madison
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  • marshakb
    marshakb Member Posts: 1,664
    edited May 2007
    Thanks Denise, Liz has one she is goig to mail me. You can give me directions when I get it. I'm the type that has to be looking at the darn thing as it is being described. But she promised it still had the directions! LOL

    Loom? Isn't that a bird?

    Marsha
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited May 2007
    ok, spelling police here marsha. the bird is a loon, not loom or are you going to use trying to be funny as an excuse like Cheri does??? LOL

    KK is easy to use. I am the dummy to prove it.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007

    Susan, dear, Marsha and I don't TRY to be funny, we are funny. It just flows from us. hahaha

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  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 2,019
    edited May 2007
    There's my pal! You look great Ferne!
    And Mr. Fluffy would like your blonde cat to turn and face the camera for a better look!
    Thank you for posting this great pic!

    Love,
    g
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  • marshakb
    marshakb Member Posts: 1,664
    edited May 2007

    You guys will really laugh when I turn in my first attempts at crafting! Just hope Madison and Vickie don't take pix of them to embarress me! and yes Cheri, we're like lava, flowing...................

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    I received some WONDERFUL squares in the mail from Jasmine (and something extra...thank you so much).

    I also received some FANTASTIC squares in the mail from Suzanne (and something extra...thank you so much.)

    I have already used some of your squares in the new afghan....

    Thanks you so much for your help.....I know how many hours go into making these squares and it is really, really appreciated.

    Also, thank you for the extra.....that was appreciated greatly.

    Hugs, Madison
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  • zazette15
    zazette15 Member Posts: 233
    edited May 2007

    You are truly beautiful, my sister. Ferne, I am sure the loveghan will give you great moments of warmth and love.

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Madison: My squares didn't arrive yet? Well, Crummy Buttons! (Shirley is gone so I can borrow her phrase!) And to think I paid the buggers extra $$ for 3 day delivery!

    To our Sweet, Lava Flowing, funny sisters.....Of course Vickie is going to post a picture of your first Square, Marsha. It's part of the initiation!
    Liz is going to send you the directions with the loom or is it loon? You think you're confused now....wait until you see the one or two line directions!!
    Wow Girls, we now have 4 talent deprived sisters! I new our popularity would catch on!!!!

    Hugs,
    Denise
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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited May 2007
    Hey, I am not laughing at ANYBODY who's trying. It is just yarn, not brain surgery. Take as many do-overs as you want, practice does pay off. If you decide to rip apart one of the squares, just roll the yarn back up in a ball and let it "rest" to get the crinkles out.

    Ferne, thanks for the great picture. You and the cats look totally relaxed. -- Donna in VA
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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited May 2007
    www.joann.com has free shipping on orders of $35 or more through June 6 just to let y'all know. They have Knifty Knitter and other stuff as well.

    I don't know if I dare to order more yarn.....I haven't used up everything from the Fall 2004 order. I guess that makes me a pack rat.
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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited May 2007
    Donna,
    Go ahead an place the order. I have 20 Rubbermaid plastic totes (18 gal.) full of yarn and will still buy more yarn if I see something wonderful. Now I'm using it, but never shy away from buying more. Ok, my name Cherryl and I'm a yarn-a-holic!!

    love,
    Cherryl
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Liz and Denise, I did receive your squares in the mail today....our mail doesn't arrive at my home until after 5:00 in the afternoon.....
    I just love, love, love the colors.
    Hugs, Madison
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Does anyone need yarn? Crochet hooks, needles, etc.?
    Does anyone need boxes to mail squares or postage for mailing the squares?
    Please, please let me know so we can get you any supplies that are needed.
    Hugs, Madison
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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited May 2007
    I want to echo Madison's post above. As you can see from my reply to Donna,I have a sizable "stash" of yarn. I would love to share this with anyone in need. Please PM me and I'll get it out to you. Take care.

    love,
    Cherryl
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited May 2007

    ahem, cough, cough. crummy buttons is mine!

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  • marshakb
    marshakb Member Posts: 1,664
    edited May 2007
    So, I go to the Rag Shop thinking I'll get some yarn in anticipation of the KK that Liz is sending. Well good lord, there were bin after bin of yarn! AND I saw a kk in there that looks totally intimidating! Anyhoo.....I'm looking (must have looked overwelmed) and this nice older lady says "Need some help?" so I tell her what I'm doing, and that I am a newbie and ask how much yarn it will take to make 7X9 squares and she goes off on, oh I don't know, blah, blah, blah. The only thing I caught was "It depends on if you knit loose or tight" Well, I'm thinking to myself, if I was a gamling woman, I'd lay odds on "loose" LOL. (?)

    All ready to give it a try........Marsha
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  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008
    Marsha Marsha Marsha....go directly to Walmart...do not pass Go. Get any color of your choice in the Red Heart Supersaver brand at Walmart. Worsted weight. and you'll do fine. And its cheap too. I get the Supersaver skein for about $2. You will be able to get about 3 - 5 squares from each skein. So that's --

    Brand: Redheart Supersaver
    Weight: Worsted
    Price: $2 bucks

    For the Knifty knitter, get 2 skeins in each color because you use 2 strands together for the loom to make it thick and fluffy.

    Just take baby steps...don't get overwhelmed.

    1st step -- get the yarn
    2nd step -- get knifty knitter in the mail

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  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited May 2007

    Hey, Marsha, you can bring your nifty knitter when we get together in a few weeks. I usually knit with needles, but know the KK basics. We may be able to squeeze in a square or two between margaritas and the pool.

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  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008

    Oh kewl! I can't wait to see them squares! Just kidding...they're going to be gorgeous.

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited May 2007
    Oh Crummy Buttons!!!! Thought I was being sneaky by stealing Shirley's phrase while she was away...........and I got busted!

    Marsha: Alwayshope is so right!! No knitting stores!! And Sheri's gonna help you out between drinks and pools....we definitely need pictures!

    The Generosity here is overflowing! So many offers to help each other with supplies and such! Love ya girls!

    Hugs,
    Denise
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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited May 2007
    Cherryl -- 18 bins, you are scary!!! I have * 1 * Rubbermaid flat blanket box and a Caron 1 lb of blue sitting on top of it so that is my "stash". BUT I also live about 3 miles from our local Michael's so I kind of tell myself I can always drive over there "tomorrow" and get something if I really want it. I think the Joann's prices are pretty good though and they have needles in sizes that Michael's does not carry.

    Marsha dear do not be discouraged. Now you just have an excuse for more shopping!!

    I'm determined to finish my wool squares project this week and get them mailed off to Kansas so I can resume afghan squares soon. -- Donna in VA
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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited May 2007
    ok...here is the latest...yes I forgot to post the picture last night...geez am I ever gonna get my head screwed on straight again!
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    A a great big heartfelt thank you to all of you for your endless hard work. Have a new one started!
    Love
    Vickie
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Vickie, beautiful - beautiful afghan....

    Send me a PM....I must say I don't remember who is receiving this afghan... (I hope to send one out tomorrow...hummmm need to check the list.)
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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited May 2007
    Another great one Vicki. Thanks for all you do.

    love,
    Cherryl
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Absolutely beautiful Vickie.......you are one fantastic lady!!!!!!!

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited May 2007

    Afghan is beautiful - just like all of you are. I am jealous of all you talented gals.

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited May 2007
    Well, I have an afghan waiting to be united with its new owner......if the new owner doesn't claim it soon....it is a coming back to my house......
    I so hope they get together today!!!
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  • gracem
    gracem Member Posts: 145
    edited May 2007
    Madison,
    So glad to hear that you got my squares. I just can't wait to see a completed afghan with them in it. So exciting! Keep up the good work. Everyone I tell about this project is so touched. It really is a great thing you are doing.
    Suzanne
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