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Cloverst's Afghan-along

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Swap Coordinator:saltfreak (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Knitting  Crocheting 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:September 17, 2007
Date items must be sent by:September 17, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hi all, I hope you join this swap just for Swap-Addicts.

As you may know, the founder of our group has been going through creative and emotional turmoil in real life. Understandably, swapping is a lot less important. Her presence is sorely missed. And while we may not be able to change the situation, we can show our support. If you have ever even held a crochet hook or knitting needle in your hand, now is the time to pick it up again! And even if you don't knit or crochet, you can send get-well ATCs, Decos, or a Friendship Book that will be much appreciated and sent with the final blanket.

The squares should be made in acrylic, due to wash-ability and accessibility. The colors can be any of the colors Vikki has on her profile, trimmed in black. http://www.swap-bot.com/member/?id=6807 You can do straight rows, granny squares, or anything you can think of; as long as the square ends up either 12x12 or 6x6 inches. You can also embroider your initials on your favorite square.

You can make as many or as little squares as you like. If you start a square, stop it at 6x6 inches if you like. The 6x6 inches ones will be put together to make 12x12 inches, so every square counts!

Please send the squares and paper art gifts to Robin Trostel (who will be doing the joining and has offered to cover the postage for the final package)

Robin Trostel, 11946 Escalante Court, Reston, VA 20191 USA

This is a different kind of swap. Please disregard the assigned partners, as we will not be using the rating system. Anyone can join this swap, and you can start sending things before the start date. I'm hoping we can get the afghan done and sent in 2 months time. I hope you join, and help make something special and beautiful for someone special and beautiful.

Discussion

RobinT 07/18/2007 #

Yay!! This is a great idea! I can't wait to get started!

RobinT 07/18/2007 #

Yay!! This is a great idea! I can't wait to get started!

Prpldy 07/18/2007 #

How many squares should we make each?

saltfreak 07/18/2007 #

At least one, but I was thinking of trying to tackle 5-7 myself. =) Thanks for bringing that up! I'll edit the swap

Prpldy 07/22/2007 #

I've gotten 9 - 6" squares already made and will be making more. Any idea how large we want to make this afghan?

Prpldy 07/25/2007 #

So far I have 12 - 6" squares made. Just thought I would mention it.

RobinT 07/30/2007 #

Thank you Prpldy! I"m thinking if we can get the afghan about 5-6 feet square, we'll have a grand blanket to send!

saltfreak 08/ 6/2007 #

I'm working on about 7 simultaneously right now ^^;; Yay!

RobinT 08/ 7/2007 #

I ordered some teal colored yarn just for this project. It arrived late last week. i have one project to finish yet, then I can work on squares for the Vikki's afghan. I can't wait to get started.

Prpldy 08/11/2007 #

I've posted to my flickr acct my squares and I believe I have 14 now done. Been sick so haven't worked on any for a while now.

RobinT 08/11/2007 #

I have 2 12x12's done so far. I'll be making more next week. I'm hoping to have many 12x12's done by mid September.

RobinT 08/11/2007 #

BrendaLea,

Your squares are so beautiful! I'm envious!

Prpldy 08/15/2007 #

Please don't be envious RobinT they are just Granny Squares. Nothing too special. Just using yarn I already have on hand, except for the black that bought.

RobinT 08/18/2007 #

You are so kind, prpldy. You do great work!

RobinT 08/22/2007 #

Can we get a count of any squares done for Vikki's afghan?

Right now I have 4 12x12's and 7 6x6's.

I'd just like to know how many we have so I can start working on a design.

Thanks!

Prpldy 08/23/2007 #

I have just the 14 - 6"

RobinT 08/24/2007 #

Thank you, prpldy! I have 14 6x6's and the 4 12x12's.

Anyone else have any squares to count?

Craftlover10101 08/25/2007 #

Hi Ladies, I have 12 6x6's ready and more being made. I'm hoping to have 20 total or more before the 17th. Hugs HeatherS
I know I backed out of everything but this is a good cause and I miss having Vikki around. So I will do what ever I can for friends. :-)))))))))))

RobinT 08/26/2007 #

Thank you for helping out Heather! Hugs!!

Craftlover10101 08/26/2007 #

you r very welcome i am happy too besides it makes me feel good to do something for someone else :-)

RobinT 09/ 3/2007 #

Everyone can start sending squares to me any time. I'm ready to start joining the completed squares together.

Thanks!

RobinT 09/20/2007 #

I clicked the SENT Button since all the squares are coming to me. When I get the whole thing joined, I'll send an email to everyone with a photo attachment of the finished afghan.

Hugs...

Craftlover10101 09/22/2007 #

i am sending mine mon. i've had a great deal of things happen here, Robin know's all. But they will be out mon and sorry Robin they are a little late.

Prpldy 09/23/2007 #

Mine went out on Tues or Thursday, can't remember now.

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