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| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Nov 19 2008 : 02:56:36 AM
Would anyone be interested in doing a crochet-a-long after the first of the year? We would start in January using the following pattern:
http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/2009/DJ09/afghan-craft.asp?RefURL=&KeyCode=&tdate=&PMCode=&OrgURL=
Then we could post photos when done.
It's more on the intermediate to advanced level. They are not that big if you use the hook and yarn size given in the pattern.
I thought we could make these together, then donate them to either local crisis pregnancy centers or neonatal/maternity wards at our local hospitals in time for Mother's Day.
Ann in Oswego
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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| janiee |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 08:22:52 AM
yahoo! I finished her this weekend...have not quite decided exactly what I am going to do with her but she is through....dance dance dance....she was fun even if I did probably take 1/2 of her apart and re-do..:)
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 04:47:41 AM
When you do any type of craft, it seems, you never forget the person who took the time to share their talent and passion and to teach you.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| britchickny |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 5:38:53 PM
I agree, with this it really helped to get in the rhythm so to speak. I can tell you that I have found an error but I figure that will make her unique right!
When I was a little girl growing up in England, we would go and visit my paternal grand-mother once a year and spend a couple of weeks with her. She did all kinds of hand-work and each visit I would learn something new and go home with a new creation. This is more than 30 years ago but I still remember Grandma teaching me her skills. 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 4:40:13 PM
Oooohhh - that sounds so pretty!
Ann in Oswego
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Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
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| PlumCreekMama |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 1:48:52 PM
I am about halfway through a second one for another of my husband's co-workers. She is due this month, so I really have to get going! This one is going to be in pale green.
http://plumcreekmama.blogspot.com/
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 07:56:43 AM
I'll be teaching crochet to a small Keepers at Home group (girls 4 - 9) next month, a bit nervous about that! Just wanted to say Thank You! to all who help pass along the art.
Theresa in Colorado
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"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 07:43:10 AM
Janie, that sounds like so much fun! The lady who taught me to crochet made me promise that I would teach at least one other person. Not long after she passed away, I had the privilege of leading a crocheting mini-workshop for our Girl Scout council. I hope I made her proud - especially since DD (who was only 7 at the time) was helping me teach!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| janiee |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 06:11:45 AM
angie, beautiful work....i got to looking at mine again and found another mistake 10 rows back...took it out and have started from there again...have decided that I need a block of time to work on it..that way i get into the rhythm of it and don't make as many mistakes to take out..love the pattern though! will definetly make more than one with it. want to donate it to "threads of love". was head of a chapter and had to give it up due to health but another lovely lady has taken it over and needs some help with it. she has 3 daughter all who want to learn how to crochet so when we can get together , i will be spending some time with them and showing them how to crochet. cannot wait....
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 06:11:01 AM
She's beautiful!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Feb 01 2009 : 07:23:45 AM
Angie,
Beautiful!!!!! Good work!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 2:05:02 PM
We'll have to do another one... I'll be on the lookout...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jan 31 2009 : 1:48:50 PM
Finally! I had some time today to play with the camera and here is my little Angel. I really enjoyed making her and will either give her to the local women's shelter or mail to a friend far away who needs an angel. I used Bernat Softee yarn in Soft Lilac. This was a lovely yarn to work with.
I took this picture of the back because I like the texture.(and the color on this one is more true)
Thank-you Ann for starting this thread. 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 1:08:21 PM
Has anyone tried adding more sc's?
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 12:44:32 PM
Hhhhmmmm, I may just have to jump in then. . .
Has anyone tried just adding to the single crochet areas? The angel is very sweet, she might stand out even more if she wasn't so crowded in by the edges of the blanket. Would also serve to make a bigger finished product without too much headache.
I love seeing the pictures of your lovely finished products!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 02:50:47 AM
I just finished mine, took a few days and added a lacy edge. I will post a picture this weekend (after I'm done shoveling snow)
Anyone need snow, going cheap!!! 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 4:16:31 PM
Tammy ...feel better soon
huggggs (((Tammy))))
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 4:15:00 PM
I'm just peeking in to see what I can see. 22 inch would make a very nice little wall hanging...any mother would love it! You could put a dark color velvet behind it too! hang it up on a dowel or put it in a fram...with no glass to show the texture..
I'm taking a break from crochet...but I love looking!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT!
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 3:43:44 PM
You can start now if you'd like - we were originally planning on being done in time for Mother's Day, when the blankets would be donated to local hospitals, women's organizations, etc.
Mine came up at about 22" square - she's very tiny! We all agreed that using worsted weight yarn and a K hook would be best going forward. I'd guess that you'd come up with something about 36" square.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 11:57:34 AM
You Guys! She's adorable!
I'm too late on this, but I just wanted to say what a great project. What are the finished dimensions then?
So sweet!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 09:35:20 AM
Pauline at Heavenly Angels in Need got mine over the weekend and she LOVED it! I am so glad that the afghan went to a good home with someone who will really appreciate her...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 09:34:13 AM
Welcome back!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| janiee |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 09:28:30 AM
Oh! I have gotten away from this for a little bit-was finishing up valentine craft items and cards (made it through yesterday) so can get back with this again...
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 8:07:48 PM
Thanks everyone. I think I just need to step away from it for a bit and figure out what I'm gonna do. Ughhh. I also need to concentrate on getting well too.
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 07:03:36 AM
Oh Tammy I do hope you are feeling better soon!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| britchickny |
Posted - Jan 26 2009 : 03:09:09 AM
Tammy, any chance you could dye the whole thing blue? I mean, all that work it seems like a shame. Gosh, hope you get better soon you poor thing.
(I'm done with the angel part, just doing an edging and then will take my picture.)
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
