Community Afghan

To all that have received an afghan/hugaghan - when you see the box you just get so emotional and it is as if you can feel the love that has gone into the squares and putting them together.  I know, as I was lucky enough to get one too - believe me lately, I've needed the hugs and love.

Ok, which one of you is going to be brave enough to take some squares by someone who is learning but doing better.  I have quite a few and need to get them on their way. Let me know and I'll try to get them in the mail this week before I leave for Va.

Brenda 

Brenda, you can send the squares my way (or Liz, Vickie---- Do you need some squares?)..........

I am sure we will love your squares

Another Beauty Madison! And, I just saw the one you sent Liz, beautiful!

AHHH.........what's this about you going to work, Liz????

I haven't sent squares in awhile...................trying to figure a way to 'dress' them up a bit!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I know you've been getting alot lately, so the stock isn't going down!

I get bored just sitting in the evenings so hope to figure something out soon!

Hugs,

Neesie 

Hope you don't mind me posting a picture here!  Wasn't sure where to go with it.....................the cutie petutie baby is an added bonus..............and he is laying on my first attempt at making an afghan!!

Hugs,

Neesie

Brenda, I learned to crochet from my left handed mother who learned from her right handed mother and people don't know how I can crochet holding my hook the way I do, under the palm and not like holding a pencil. I just tell them that my German grandmother taught my mother who taught me. We all sat across from each other and did with our dominate hand what they did with their dominate hand as looking in a mirror. Though I do better with the lace work now than with the yarn and larger hook.

Sheila

Brenda, I sent you a pm about my location in the Foothills region of NC. I have been crocheting since 1971 when I had spine surgery for scolosis. I had to do something to keep me busy while recouperating flat on my back for 3 months. I spoke with my mom about this afghan project and she said that she will donate yarn that she has accumulated from various projects for the squares. She is working on hand quilting now and not crocheting as much. I go back and forth between hand quilting and crocheting. It depends on what bag I grab as I am walking out the door as to what project I will be working on that day.

Sheila

What a cute dragonfly!! 

Quick question:  Should we wash the squares before sending them to you?

Oh btw, I don't hold my crochet hook like a pencil either.  LOL

Thanks Jan.............Ummmmmmmmmm, talking about first attempts and 30th attempts........we are talking about the afghan and not the baby, right??!!  JK!!

Just saying Hi to all our Happy Hookers this morning.............awesome work going on around here!

Hugs,

Neesie 

The last time I said I was a happy hooker, my husband looked at me like I was crazy and then laughed. He told me not to use that term in mixed company. Oh-by the way, we were fishing with small children in the area.

Sheila

My friend got her Hugagan today!  She will be getting online today or possibly tomorrow, so I'll let her tell you about it.  I just want to say that the pictures don't do the afghans justice - this afghan was so much more beautiful in person.

And the card that was sent with it was wonderful, too.  We all teared up as it was read out loud by another co-worker.  It was so beautifully written, and it meant so much to us to have this amazing woman hear those words.

I want to send my own thank you to everyone who is a part of this project.  Most of you will not be able to be there to see the box being opened, so let me tell you that it's every bit as wonderful as you imagine - the afghan is a tangible thing that represents our virtual community, and to see it being wrapped around someone's shoulders is one of "those" moments where you know the love is as much for the givers as it is for the receivers.   So you all should give yourselves a hug tonight....there's plenty of warm wishes to go around. 

Madison,

Just to let you know, I sent you a package today.  It's coming from New Jersey.  If the squares are no good please let me know.  I think I'm getting better.  LOL.

Thanks again for all your hard work.

Hugs, Jackie

Hi Donna,

I am a crocheter.  I just finished a square that I think is perfect!!! Finally.  LOL.  How about you?  Do you knit or crochet.  I don't know what a kniftyknitter is.

Hugs, Jackie

OK I am still waiting to border squares, anyone need theirs bordered?.... wow there are so many new ladies ...hugs to you all... this brings so many happiness...

MB