Presenting....Justin's Blanket

It is done. Actually it was done and drying last week although with the humidity it take the darling thing a while to thoroughly dry. The squares were sewn together at our party, Julia sewed up the panels and started on the edging which Dale finished. Thanks Julia and Dale!

My primo buddy Carole delivered it to the farm (that woman is everywhere!) and we gave it a gentle bath and here we are. Enjoy!

This is the whole blankie - sorry about the upper edges; didn't want to lay it on the ground and I think the outside light is the best for viewing.

This is another view of the top half of the blanket.

This is the bottom half of the blanket.

Another view of the blanket full scale. Pardon the squeezed and stretched out edges; perhaps this is the first kid test (Ed's finesse was not available - he left for work early this morning and the weather was too perfect not to get out there and take these). Nick, who wanted to know why his face couldn't be part of the picture since he was modelling the blanket (I did try to tell him he was 'showing' the blanket, not modelling it - not a huge distinction for photo hogging children I guess) wanted you all to know that the "perfectly mowed lawn" is his doing. Thanks to everyone who responded to the call for Justin's blue squares (if you don't see it here you will see it in another blanket soon!). This blankie is beautiful, soft and it smells really good!

Please keep them coming! We have three finished (I don't have Simone's but I should be receiving it soon), two more being sewn together by Jean-Anne, another being sewn together by Carole and more squares waiting. My goal is TWENTY blankets so please keep sending squares when you can. Thank you again!

Draw Prizes and Things...

I apologize for the long time between posts. My fatigue and fibro have been acting up and I have been so so tired.

Between Blogger's tantrums and my ups and downs I have been neglectful in posting some of the other draw prizes that I have received (that draw to take place on June 30, 2006 and I will make sure to recap draw prizes before the draw).

If I have neglected to email you for the receipt of squares, if I have not put up your stars (yours have been updated Dawn!) or I have messed up please let me know so I can rectify the situation. Okay - so here goes: I have developed an incredible love for the S 'n B'rs of Albequerque! These women knit up squares as a group and again have sent squares individually, they have sent yarn prizes, awesome energy and good thoughts. You guys rock! Last week Noelle sent some Lorna's Laces and then Ramona sent me some STR Sock Club Yarn. The sock club yarn not available to the public (with the pattern no less). Your ongoing generosity is absolutely wonderful!

Thank you Ramona!!!

Annarella sent me some lovely squares and a set of her stitch markers for the draw. This chick makes markers! Go check out her website; I was totally impressed (and making a list for myself!). She has some really neat stitchmarkers for sale. I will definitely be indulging in the near future (I have to wait for the fire on my plastique to be put out!). Thank you so much Annarella!!

The lovely Dee from Posh Yarns sent me some wonderful sock yarn. See that photo below? 2 x 50 grams (total of 360 yards) of oh so soft and precious Cashmere/Merino sock yarn - colourway: Hothouse. This stuff is delish!!! Dee is absolutely lovely and her yarn is exquisite.

Thank you Dee!!! I also got some Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (Cotton/Merino Blend) from my mom for the draw. It is a lovely shade of blue (Malibu Blue) and there are 5 skeins, each 215 yards, to come to some wonderful knitter.

Thanks Mom! Joy sent these lovely necklaces; one is for Ari (I will send it to you ASAP), one is for Grace and one is for me! These are lovely necklaces and I so appreciate the work that has gone into these beauties. Thank you Joy!!!!

Last but certainly not least, Julia sent this lovely Prayer Bear with her square. This is wonderful. I am not sure who the bear is intended for but I think I will send it to Justin.

Thank you so much Julia!

Thanks so much to everyone for their ongoing generosity and outpouring of love and warmth for the kids and this project. You are all wonderful! And a big thanks to Blogger for letting me post all the photos I want - woo hoo!!!

The first blankets are drying....

Justin and Grace's blankets are drying - I should have the pics up later this week. They look awesome! Simone's blanket is being sewn up. I haven't updated stats for a while so here goes: 1. We are at 221 knitters - amazing! Thank you for continuing to volunteer. My goal is 20 blankets and I know it can be done. 2. Squares are still arriving - I need to send out a huge thanks to the following: Amanda Cathleen, Annarella, Dorothy, Joy, Julia, Karen, Karen K, Katie, Knitpastis, Knittymama, Lin, Noelle, Sandra, Scout and Tracey - the squares are beautiful and the goodies too! Thank you so much for your hard work!!!! If I have made an error or if you haven't gotten your duly deserved props for sending squares PLEASE let me know - I realize everyday how easy I make mistakes and I don't want to not give anyone the credit they so richly deserve. 3. I am still getting draw prizes - woohoo! I am donating a skein of the lovely and elusive Vespers sock yarn. Noelle generously donated some Lorna's Laces sock yarn. I must say these Albequerque S 'n B'rs are incredible - you girls are stupendous! Thank you Noelle! I have other draw prizes whose pictures I cannot load on. I will display them as soon as the problem is rectified. 4. I spoke with my brother about the status of our three kiddies - Jamie says Grace, Simone and Justin are all doing well with no significant changes for the worse - excellent news. Note: I have been having problems downloading photos for about the past week; hence no posts. Blogger is not letting me put up photos and when I can only one or two. I am rectifying this problem by moving my blogs - I will keep you posted as to when and where. I do apologize for not being able to put up more photos.

The Sewing Party - Part Two

I am crossing my fingers that this will post properly as Blogger is finally letting me load more pictures of the sewing party. Hard at work are Ann (front right), my primo buddy Carole (center) and Debbie (top left). These women took to the task and how.

More industrious square sewing. Debbie (top right), Julia (center) and Dawn (bottom left). I don't have a pic of Jean Anne but that girl worked her butt off.

This is the frontside of Gracie's blanket.

When I talked to Carole yesterday all the panels had been sewn up and she was finishing the edging. Which means almost done!

These blankets are looking so good and there is so much good energy in these. Carole said that sewing up Gracie's made her feel so good.

This is the front side of Simone's blanket. I don't have an update but I am sure Ann is well on her way. Ann, who is working at getting her Master Knitting Certificate, will certainly be doing a fantabulous job on putting together Simone's blanket.

I will be thrilled if this makes it way onto the net; pink power will blast it's way through Blogger boo-hoo-ness!