Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Hand Off
Well, the last step is to give the blanket to Debbie. How shall we do this? I think that a non-Bean hand off would be best, something very low key. I'll get a card together for Monday night, and we can all sign it.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Debbie's Afghan is Done!!!!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Sew?
Aside from Renee, is there anyone else who is good at seaming and who wants to take a couple strips to sew together? All the horizontal strips are complete - there are 6 strips, so I only really need one (or two, if you're tired of seaming, Renee) volunteers. The sooner the blanket is together, the sooner Ronnie can get it and do her magique!
Friday, August 15, 2008
PLOTTING!
I'd like to start throwing around ideas for giving the blanket to Debibo. Any suggestions?
We need to make sure she can make it and that as many of us as possible are there. My feeling about the event is that is should be low-key. What does everyone else think?
We need to make sure she can make it and that as many of us as possible are there. My feeling about the event is that is should be low-key. What does everyone else think?
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Work in Progress
Seaming! W00t!
We've got the makings of a blanket! Thanks, everyone, for answering the call so quickly. Once Suzette's squares arrive on Tuesday, we'll be all set for blanketdom!
Started the seaming last night - I'm starting by making horizontal strips, if that makes sense. We'll seam in one direction first, and then attach the strips together. That way, there is still a little wiggle room as far as placement, and things won't get too unwieldy.
Meg has pictures. : )
ETA: If you are already working on a square, keep going! We can just make the blanket that much longer! Wheee!
Started the seaming last night - I'm starting by making horizontal strips, if that makes sense. We'll seam in one direction first, and then attach the strips together. That way, there is still a little wiggle room as far as placement, and things won't get too unwieldy.
Meg has pictures. : )
ETA: If you are already working on a square, keep going! We can just make the blanket that much longer! Wheee!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
We Can Haz Yarnz?
There's almost a full skein of white (Chalk, 9700)
Ballet Pink (9710) almost a full skein.
Raspberry Coulis (9717) 1.75 skeins.
Rosebud(9723) I'm working on a square with this one and there's more than a full skein left-over.
Dried Plum (9780) Only enough yarn for a little color work.
THen we have what I think is Berry Mix and Nosegay mix. Small quantities of each if somebody wants to make a little log cabin square.
Ballet Pink (9710) almost a full skein.
Raspberry Coulis (9717) 1.75 skeins.
Rosebud(9723) I'm working on a square with this one and there's more than a full skein left-over.
Dried Plum (9780) Only enough yarn for a little color work.
THen we have what I think is Berry Mix and Nosegay mix. Small quantities of each if somebody wants to make a little log cabin square.
Friday, August 8, 2008
It Is Crunch Time!
This blanket project needs your help!! We NEED 9 more squares to make a blanket. Preferably in lightest pink, and the reds (have a look at the photo two posts down if you need a visual). I'm sewing some of the squares together starting Saturday, but if we want this to be a lap blanket and not a toe warmer, we'll need some more pieces.
I'll make another in the medium red colour, so that's 1 down, 8 to go. Who else?
I'll make another in the medium red colour, so that's 1 down, 8 to go. Who else?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Updated Squares!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Weeee!
I finally made a square yesterday, and it is safely in the hands of Torii. I was in a rush so I don't have a picture, but imagine Mimi's Be My Dishcloth in an off-red. (It may be hard to tell from that shade card, but it really does look okay with the other colors!)
Plenty of yarn leftover, so someone let me know if more are needed or I can contribute some other project to the mission! :)
Plenty of yarn leftover, so someone let me know if more are needed or I can contribute some other project to the mission! :)
Monday, July 7, 2008
Squares So Far
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Pics of my squares
Squares Collected
Torii collected some squares last night, but the sewing won't begin until we have a better idea how many colors there will be. So maybe if your square isn't done, or isn't turned in yet, could you post a picture here so she can see?
We've had a volunteer for crochet edging, she'll have to speak up and let Michelle (MyDailyFiber) know which one is selected. Or we could pick a few and vote on them, with the crocheter having veto power (cause some of those borders are a pain/eat yarn super fast)
I've gotten enough colors to do a log cabin. However, if anyone is using the mixed pinks, I'd love to throw in a little of that. But we have it at the store, so I could buy a ball and do a whole square in it, if nobody used it yet.
Hugs,
Renee
We've had a volunteer for crochet edging, she'll have to speak up and let Michelle (MyDailyFiber) know which one is selected. Or we could pick a few and vote on them, with the crocheter having veto power (cause some of those borders are a pain/eat yarn super fast)
I've gotten enough colors to do a log cabin. However, if anyone is using the mixed pinks, I'd love to throw in a little of that. But we have it at the store, so I could buy a ball and do a whole square in it, if nobody used it yet.
Hugs,
Renee
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Squares Finished,Keeping Track
I have mine done. That's one.
Let's keep track here so we can figure out when it will be time to start the finishing.
Let's keep track here so we can figure out when it will be time to start the finishing.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Log Cabin Square Help
Debbie really loves the log cabin blankets that have been turned out so far. I was thinking that in addition to my regular square I'd throw a little log cabin into the mix. And this is where I need your help. Could I collect your scraps from your squares?
Thanks
Renee
Thanks
Renee
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Love to Hate Berroco Comfort!
Jeez Louise!
It's so pretty and soft knitted, but I've never used anything so splitty in all my live-long days. The only thing worser than knitting with it is un-knitting with it!
Rant over! Carry on.
Like I said, it is soft and pretty.
It's so pretty and soft knitted, but I've never used anything so splitty in all my live-long days. The only thing worser than knitting with it is un-knitting with it!
Rant over! Carry on.
Like I said, it is soft and pretty.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Need Yarn
Will anyone be out at ASH that could pick me up a skein of Comfort and bring it to the Hollywood Diva's on Wednesday night?
Holly
Holly
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Don't hate. . .
Monday, June 9, 2008
New Square Size
Is the change to 8" x 8" squares official now? I charted that size tonight, and I think I can actually do it in Fair Isle, for the smaller size. I'm going to Tropical Yarns tomorrow for the white yarn, so the chances are I'll start knitting on it tomorrow, so I'm checking to be sure about the size!
The Basket
I have a basket, and I've made a tag/card for it. I'll be at the Bean around 7 and we can put everything together then. The socks didn't work out, so I made a washcloth. The socks will be for later.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Yarn Search Saturday
Is everyone available to meet at ASH tomorrow morning? How about 11:00 a.m.?
Anyone who cannot make the trek but wants yarn, let us/me know what colour.
Anyone who cannot make the trek but wants yarn, let us/me know what colour.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
sorting out the blankie
OK, so it looks like from the comments:
the blanket will be 12 X 12 squares
using Berocco Comfort
Pinks, Purples,???
I think it's going to be lovely!
the blanket will be 12 X 12 squares
using Berocco Comfort
Pinks, Purples,???
I think it's going to be lovely!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
cloth campaign
OK, so I loved Stdebb's idea about the cloth basket with nice soaps. Michaels used to sell some pretty glycerin soaps with pink ribbons in it. I will contribute a pink & white ballband cloth! (Thanks for the great idea Cheryl!)
Bibo Birthday
Just to let everyone know that Debbie's birthday is on Sunday, June 8th and as far as I know, her only plans are to have dinner with her husband. I am going to be in Key Largo (my sister and her fam are vacationing there this weekend so I'm spending Sunday hanging out with them and then staying over Zettie's) but I'm thinking maybe some of The Betties could do something in the afternoon with her? I keep remembering the Spa Day you guys were planning but I know it's too short notice to do that for this Sunday.
Anyway, just thought I'd put her birthday out there. :)
Anyway, just thought I'd put her birthday out there. :)
This info is what Bibo posted about what she likes for the anniversary swap! Figured we can use that to help plan.
Colors - greens, blues, black, gray, brown, pink, pink too,
I would use a hat, scarf, gloves, fingerless mitts, socks, shawl/wrap, a bag, or container.
I like lace, i like cables, im pretty easy.
Novelty items, i love fun things, i know thats not specific, but as i said above, im pretty easy and open!
Colors - greens, blues, black, gray, brown, pink, pink too,
I would use a hat, scarf, gloves, fingerless mitts, socks, shawl/wrap, a bag, or container.
I like lace, i like cables, im pretty easy.
Novelty items, i love fun things, i know thats not specific, but as i said above, im pretty easy and open!
Ronnie's Suggestion
Ronnie (here at the library with me!) has suggested we make a log cabin out of Comfort yarn in shades of pink and purple. I told her I would post her idea!
Starting now!
Friends of Debibo, unite! Post ideas for a group project, suggestions, recipes, whatever!
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