Comfortghan Request - Aunt diagnosed with breast cancer (CLOSED)

[Celestial Seasonings]

I was working on a square for another comfortghan today when my mother called to tell me that her sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She lives in Minnesota, where it's just starting to get cold outside, and I immediately thought to make her an afghan. I'm hoping for 12" squares in springtime, cheerful colors -- pinks, purples, greens, yellows, and whites if possible, and with any sort of flower motif (she loves them). Your crocheting and well-wishes are greatly appreciated!

Don't worry about edging them; I'll take care of it! I'd like to have them collected and together in time for the holidays.

Please PM me for my address if you can help. I'd like to collect at least 12-16 squares. :manyheart

[Julie]

Put me down for one, sending you a PM, and I'll see how long it takes me to do the one before I commit to the second. Do you have any yarn preferences besides color?

[Celestial Seasonings]

I'd like to keep it all acrylic, Red Heart and the like, so it's easy wash and dry. Thanks so much!

[Julie]

Oh, forgot to ask - should I edge them before I send them? It isn't a problem on my end but would need to know a color to use.

[diamond]

I'll make a square or 2 for your Aunt's comfortghan. Pastel colors, RH preferrably, 12 inch squares. Edging or not? Any color preference? I know I have several different pastels. PM me your shipping address and a deadline or approximate deadline.

[Celestial Seasonings]

The squares don't need to be edged; I'm going to wait to collect them all and then join with the most neutral color possible. Colors aren't an issue either, so long as they're light and cheerful! I really appreciate this:hug

[mythunderbird]

you can put me down for 3 of them. 12 in squares bright happy colors, please pm me with your addy and when you would like them. i am sorry to hear about your aunt, will keep her in my prayers. take care hon:hug :hug :hug

[pb&j]

I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt, Celeste. I hope everything turns out alright. Please put me down for 2 12" squares. PM me your address and I'll get them out to you as soon as I can. :hug

[AshEgypt]

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt please also put me down for 2 squares. PM me with your addy! :hug

:frog

[JulieKay]

Hi Celeste ,

I'll send you 2 squares from here -- they should be in the mail one day next week !

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I'll make 2 :) Pm me your addy & I'll get them out to you next week.God Bless your Aunt :hug and you for thinking of her :hug

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you for the great response, ladies! This is turning into a beautiful blanket, and I really appreciate the support! I'd still like to collect more squares if anyone else can contribute. I know this will mean a lot to my Aunt Tina :manyheart

[lynie]

I just made a square today that is pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. I would love to send it your way. PM me your addy and I will block it and send it tomorrow.

Prayers for you and your Aunt.
Lynda in New Hampshire

[ladybugb228]

i can contribute at least 2 squares, maybe more. PM me the address & i'll get them to you soon!

[Celestial Seasonings]

The first two arrived today -- thank you, Doty and Lynda!:manyheart

[hookd1989]

You are welcome!!!:hug I hope you'll have a chance to post a pic of the finished blanket.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Most definitely!:manyheart

[lynie]

Glad I could help. Good luck joining the squares. Hope you aunt is doing okay.

Lyn in NH

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I finished 3 just gotta get them in the mail :)

[Celestial Seasonings]

Awesome, Alisha :) Thank you!

[Hooker]

I've got one that will be going out tomorrow. Wish I could do more but I don't have the time!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Amy, thank you for your square -- it's more than enough!:manyheart

[quirkyvirgo]

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. I'd love to help- put me down for three and I'll do more if I can.

Tandi

[123mama]

My 2 will be in the mail in the morning. Red one done and green one started.


sondra

[Celestial Seasonings]

The response to my request has been overwhelming! I've said it before but I'll say it again -- I love Crochetville! Thank you, ladies!:manyheart :manyheart :manyheart

[ladybugb228]

i sent two squares to lyou on monday. good luck!!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you :) I'll be sure to post photos and send thank you notes once it's all together!:manyheart

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you Sue, Julie Kay, and Beverly! I'll post photos of the finished comfortghan as soon as it's all together:manyheart

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I made 3 for you but haven't sent them yet it was just a really busy week :blush do you still need them ? I can send them on Monday if you still want them.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Yes, please send them! I still need squares :manyheart

[AshEgypt]

I'll be sending my 2 squares out on Friday - hope this is ok! :)

:frog

[Celestial Seasonings]

More than okay; I really appreciate it! They'll be here in no time anyways ;)


Five more squares arrived today -- major thanks to Megan and Donna. . . I have a list of people who wanted to contribute, but I can't seem to figure out your username, Megan! PM me so I can send a proper thanks! --Donna, I think I got these three flower ones from you. . . white borders? They're beautiful, thank you!!!

A beautiful square also arrived from Amy (hooker) over the weekend. Thanks again!

The squares that have arrived thus far are gorgeous. Even better than I imagined, and I dream big!:manyheart

[Celestial Seasonings]

My Aunt is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning, and we're very hopeful that all will go well, and the surgeons won't have to remove the entire breast. Afterwards she will have chemo and radiation to go through, but she and my family are very optimistic -- she's a fighter ;)

Thank you to those that have sent squares already. I have slowly begun to assemble the afghan, but am waiting for more squares to arrive to make final placement decisions. :manyheart

[mythunderbird]

hi i have finished one and am working on the other ones tonight. i hope to finish them by tomorrow so i can send them to you. otherwise will be monday i am afraid, i am so sorry it has taken me so long. been doing alot and need a vacation, but will get those to you soon thanks for your patience. huggggs

[Celestial Seasonings]

thanks, vicki! I really appreciate it :) Take it easy!:manyheart

[mythunderbird]

hi, just a quick note to tell you got them in the mail today. so the mail guy says if i wanted to pay 14.00 i could get them there tomorrow:eek :eek i said how much for 3 day he says 1.75 i think it was:P so you are getting it on monday or whenever they bring it to you:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[megan]

I have a list of people who wanted to contribute, but I can't seem to figure out your username, Megan! PM me so I can send a proper thanks!

Awww, I'm glad I could help; my user name is, unoriginally, megan, but this is proper enough thanks for me, don't worry! I can't wait to see a pic of the afghan once it's finished!

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks again, Vicki! I'll let you know when they arrive.


Thanks Megan :) Your squares were beautiful -- did you make them with Caron Simply Soft? They have a gorgeous sheen!

[mythunderbird]

your welcome celeste, i am also praying for your auntie. i know how you must feel as my beloved auntie also was just treated for breast cancer, and then after she had the radiation after the lumpectomy, her daughter was taking her to the ocean beach to stay for a few days as a special healing time, and they were hit head on by a drunk driver who of course recieved no injurys, but auntie and cousin are still suffering. i saw them today in fact. so i will pray that your auntie has healing and comfort knowing that others care about her and what has happened to her:hug :hug :hug :hug :hug

[Celestial Seasonings]

What a terrible thing to have happen! I hope that they continue to improve. :hug

I haven't heard how today's lumpectomy went, but hopefully someone will get in touch over the weekend.

[Julie]

I've got two squares for you, they'll be in the mail on Monday (just barely made it in October as I promised. :whew). :D

[Celestial Seasonings]

That's great! I really appreciate it!!!:manyheart

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks for the squares and the postcard, Vicki! They arrived safely late yesterday (grrr, mailman! Late as usual!), and I picked them up this morning. They're beautiful!:manyheart

[quirkyvirgo]

Just finished my 3 squares last night, sorry for the delay. I plan to send them out tomorrow.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you Tandi! I'll let you know when they arrive.


Julie, your squares got here today, and they're beautiful! Where did you find this pattern!? I really love the shade of pink you made them in. Thank you so much!:hug

[Julie]

Julie, your squares got here today, and they're beautiful! Where did you find this pattern!? I really love the shade of pink you made them in. Thank you so much!:hug

You're welcome Celeste! It's the Dream Catcher (http://www.heartmadeblessings.org/patterns/dreamcatcher.asp) square, I've not done that one before but it seemed nice and flowery. I'm glad you like it. :U

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you for the squares, Alisha! They arrived yesterday, but I wasn't able to pick them up from my apartment office until this morning. Thanks again!:hook

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Would that be me ? If so I'm glad they arrived :)

[Celestial Seasonings]

Yes, you :) Sorry, spelling/typing too fast!!! Thanks again. The pineapple pattern is especially neat! :manyheart

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Good glad you got them Yep that blasted pineapple is a booger you have to really pay attention I must have frogged it 3 times could've made several squares in the time it took to make the one.

[mariyel]

I sent out two squares to you this morning. :)

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks! I'll let you know as soon as they arrive :manyheart

[quirkyvirgo]

I have 3 squares ready to go, will take it to the post office this morning.

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks Tandi :)

[Celestial Seasonings]

A big THANKS!to Tandi and MaryEllen for your beautiful squares! Tandi, I love the colors and the beautiful patterns you chose. Thank you for your time! MaryEllen, I adore the little smiley face flowers you sewed on! They're so cheerful, I know my aunt will love them. I love your gerbera pattern!

Thanks again, ladies! You made my day.:manyheart

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thank you for the squares, Ashleigh! They're beautiful. . . I love the yarn! Wool-ease, right?


And I saw the hearts before I even read your note :) Thanks again!

[AshEgypt]

So glad they got there! Yep Woolease - glad you can see the hearts too I wasn't so sure after they were done. :lol

:frog

[Pink]

I hope your aunt is doing well. Do you still need squares?

I'd like to remind people (if you don't mind) that you can click here:
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites.woa/21

every day to help fund mammograms for women who need them.

(If this is inappropriate please let me know and I'll edit to remove the above link)

[Celestial Seasonings]

I'm good with squares, but wanted to say thanks for the link! I don't find it at all inappropriate. :manyheart

[Celestial Seasonings]

Following the holiday craziness and a little unwanted drama, my Aunt's afghan is finally together and ready for washing. I'll post photos tonight, but wanted to say Thank You to everyone who helped make this possible!

:manyheart Celeste

[Celestial Seasonings]

As far as I know, my Aunt is doing well and responding to her chemo. :manyheart

Also, her comfortghan is finished, as you can see by these photos! I edged the center square in pink in honor of breast cancer survivors, and edged the afghan using the pattern from the 63 Squares pamphlet (my new favorite!)


I pulled out the brightest squares and assembled them into a cheerful bag for the afghan, which I still need to photograph (alright, so I haven't quite finished the edging!) A photo of it will be up ASAP!


All that's left is to retag the squares and ship! Thank you to everyone who contributed, and keep an eye on your mailboxes next week!



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[Chiscrochetcrazy]

OMG that's just gorgeous :c9 I love it wondeful job everyone :cheer

[yarnoholic]

I agree, the afghan is absolutely gorgeous! Great work everybody! :hook

[tobybob]

That is just beautiful! Everyone did a great job! I wish your Aunt the best.
Marlene

[AshEgypt]

That turned out great! And I'm glad that you can make out the filet hearts on the squares I made :whew

:frog

[Celestial Seasonings]

They're definitely there :) Thanks again, Ashleigh!:manyheart

[mythunderbird]

i got your card today, i am honored to have been able to help, and wish your aunt and your family and you all the best, i know was not much, but i know also when someone comes together to make something, it is so much more special, i know as i was the recipeant of a ghan myself from some very kind thoughtful people. i will keep her i my prayers too hon.:hug :hug :hug

[Celestial Seasonings]

Thanks, Vicki! I really appreciate it. Crochetville is a wonderful place :manyheart