Traveling Hook! Hookin for heart patients! READ POST 269/270

[Jimmie Lu]

hello is everyone getting excited???:yay I have the list and a map of where the hook is going do you want a peek?:yes Ok here it is There is one question about Mrs. Principal that you will find so maybe some of you can help me out. The hook will be in the mail Sat at the latest! You have 5 days to use it to make 1,2 or as many 12 in sqs as you want. The email we are using is larryjimmie@yahoo.com for this project.Please keep us all posted about where the hook is and when it is going on to the next person. As long as there are no complaints I will put an address list in the journal that will be removed before the hook and journal are sent to its lucky reciepent. If you do not want everyone to have access to you addy I will omit it from the list and the person sending to you will need to email me for it.
Are you all ready:yes

Traveling Hook!!!!


Jimmie Lu Sent

Catlizg Rec/sent -sq rec


Twinnish Rec/sent -sq rec

wildthing1058 Rec/sent-sq rec

Joann Rec/sent -sq rec

City Girl Rec/sent -sq rec

Mrs. Principal rec/sent sqs recieved

Pplcrochets rec/sent sqs recieved

sissy44 Rec/sent sqs recieved

Melissa Crochets Rec/sent Sq recieved

Clocke Rec/sent sqs recieved

Knic Knac Rec/Sent Sqs recieved

donnalynn2 Rec/ sent Sqs recieved

SFGwife Rec/sent Sq rec

thery4 Rec/sent Sq recieved

Veronica (C'ville name ?) Omitted due to we dont know who you are

Angelfire Rec/sent sqs rec.

Hischildsindi Rec/sent sqs recieved

Sammimag Rec/sent sqs recieved

Jchllm Rec/sent sqs recieved

Tiffany rec/--will send as soon as AmyS tells her who to send hook to

The crochet dude rec/sent sqs rec

Mamosa --asked to be skipped over

Deb has not logged on for almost a month

Terrijo waiting to get an address

Kelle

Jamie


mwedzi

Jimmie Lu


I have the hook and am finishing up my sq and then it will be ready for its journey!!:hook

[Catlizg]

Oh wow, I'm next!! Ok, I'll my engines revved. I've already got my yarn and am ready to go, can't wait. The hook is heading to Buffalo at the best time of the year to live here so I think it will be spending sometime out on my patio watching the birds at the feeder and enjoying the sun (with out SPF on, OF COURSE).

[mamaoso]

I can't wait!!!!!!!

[Jamie]

I won't see the hook until sometime around November! Ah well, patience is a virtue.

[auntbubbels]

Ladies - if you get a chance, please post a pic after you complete your motif. Thanks - :cheer

[Deb]

Jamie - I hear ya. :( I'm just before you .. that seems like a lonnnng time to wait.

But...

When the journal does get to us... think of all the lovely things that will be written in it (no pressure girls! :lol ). And that HOOK :hook will be all warmed up. Just THINK of the wonderful squares we will make!!!

Would it be weird for the participants to place a swatch of yarn that they used in the journal? :yarn I think it would be cool to see (and feel) what others have used. :yes Just a thought. (I don't want to complicate matters.)

:hug hugs to Jimmie Lu for coordinating all of this.

I am EXCITED!!! :cheer

[donnalynn2]

If I figured correctly, I'd be due to get the hook around the beginning of August. Only problem is we are moving into a new place the first week of August. Is there any way of making mine a little further down the list or a little closer? I would hate for A)it to get lost in the mail with my mail being forwarded around that time and B)for it to get lost in the shuffle with all my moving boxes. If there's no way to move me on the list then let me know and I'll have it sent to me at work instead! THANKS!

[Jimmie Lu]

donnalyn I will not put your address in the package and when the hook is getting close to you we will get the correct address and the person before you will have to PM me to get the address. the only other option is for me to bump you to last and then it gets sent to me after you?
Your choice

[donnalynn2]

Oh geez! I would hate to wait til the end! UGH! Yeah it sounds good to not put my addy in the package yet. When it's getting close, just shoot me a PM and I'll be able to tell you where it needs to get sent! THANKS! :)

[Jimmie Lu]

Sounds good to me

[thery4]

this sounds great and is going to be so much fun! Thanks JimmieLu!

[Mrs. Principal]

Wow! This is really exciting! :cheer This is the first group I have participated with since joining the board.
And Yes, Jimmie Lu, it is Jennifer. Let me know if you need any more info from me.

[Jimmie Lu]

ARE YOU READY!!!!!!

The hook will be leaving my house on Sat. Yipee!!!
The first place it is headed is beautiful New York state (I hope its nice there this time of year). Catlizg are you all ready for some company? I wish I was being squeezed into an envalope and mailed to everyone here Id love to spend a week crocheting with all of you. But you probably would get sick of my incessive crocheting and throw me out by the week end. lol So lets get hookin for heart disease!!!

[Jimmie Lu]

I had one last request and I didnt feel it was too late to add one more. So please say howdie to wildthing1058 she is in CT and will be #4 on the list

[wildthing1058]

I am so excited and I just wanted to thankyou all for letting me join this wonderful project

[pplcrochets]

So, when we're figuring out about when to plan for the hook's arrival, does it make sense to figure about a week per person ahead of you on the list? Or longer? As far as I can tell, it's not due to me any sooner than the end of June, so I'll be back from travel, no problem. I'm coming back on the 15th of June.

But, if I've miscalculated, and the hook is due here before I return, then I guess you'd better skip me and maybe Jimmie Lu can fit me in at the end? Hopefully that won't happen!

[Jimmie Lu]

Patricia your calculations seem good to me but I will do the same with your address as another or 2 and have the person ahead of you PM me for your address so we can make sure you have your guest room all ready for Mr. Hook!

[pplcrochets]

That sounds great - much relieves my mind that the hook won't sit and wait in case everybody ahead of me is lightning fast..... :D

I recall seeing that the source of many of our yarns is Turkey. Wouldn't it be neat if I can find something special (acrylic, of course) on my trip to use with Jimbo's very special hook when it's my turn? :c9

[Jimmie Lu]

I mailed the hook this morning and it should be to catlizg by monday or tuesday

[Twinnish]

Holy Cow, I'm 3rd on the list!!!!!! I'm SO EXCITED! I've got to get me some yarn!!!!!

Edited to add: What size is the traveling hook?

[Jimmie Lu]

Gee I dont know! Jimbo will have the answer?

[JoAnn]

I am so excited and I just wanted to thankyou all for letting me join this wonderful project

Welcome to the traveling hook!:yes I am right after you.:clap Where in CT are you?

[wildthing1058]

Welcome to the traveling hook!:yes I am right after you.:clap Where in CT are you?


I live in New Britain which is in the center of the state and thank you for the welcome

[Jimmie Lu]

A big duhh for me today. I carefully packed the hook! The journal but oh no guess what I didnt put in!!!
Addresses!!! and the list of who is next!!!
I will be mailing an envalope so do not send on the hook untill you get the list!
Sorry!!

[Catlizg]

The hook is warming up in WNY as we speak - it's been in the high 90's for the last 3 days here, quite odd for this time of year, but it sure beats snow. I've been looking for the original post on the Travelin' Hook, wondering just what to add to the journal. I decided to add a piece of my yarn as someone suggested on one of the posts, and to write a little bit about why I crochet and chose to do this project. Maybe that will be of interest to whomever is the lucky recipient of our work? I'm also in the bookmark swap and I'll tell ya, it's darn hard to put down this Jimbo hook to pick up a steel and work on the thread. Sigh, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

[Mrs. Principal]

If my calculations are correct, I should be getting the hook just as I finish my year up at school. What a great way for me to start my vacation! :clap I am really excited.

[Jimmie Lu]

Hey all you creative PC people anyone want to make a button?

[wildthing1058]

I would love to have one just do not know how to make one

[Catlizg]

:slingshot OK, now we're moving, folks. Twinnish - head's up, the hooks leaving for your neck of the woods tomorrow morning. I'm sending it out priority mail so start stalking your mailperson. JimmieLu, the square is on its way to you too! Twinnish, I've included Wildthing's address for you to forward the hook and journal to after you're done. Good luck!

[Mrs. Principal]

I am so excited that the hook is moving now! Can't wait for my turn :clap

[Twinnish]

I can't wait for it to get here! Thanks for the heads up!

[KnicKnac]

OOOO, did you take a picture of your square before you sent it???

[wildthing1058]

wooooohooooooo I can't wait have my yarn ready :hook:yarn:hook:yarn:hook:yarn

[jimbo]

Gee I dont know! Jimbo will have the answer?

The size of the traveling hook? Well...... its the size you want. Oh wait... thats the answer to the second question in my blog contest.
No, the traveling hook is about a K if i remember right.

[Twinnish]

Thanks, Jimbo!

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok we have had a bump in the road but nothing to get all upset over unless you are me! when I sent the hook and journal I forgot to add the addresses and then I mailed them but they were not recieved and then ooops my son deleted the file while playing around (gotta pay closer attention to him) So I have the hand written list and am in the process of re typing so what will happen is there is enough info to get it to the 3rd person so by then I should be able to just send you a PM with the list. or be able to give you the next person to send to I appologize about all this but life has been a bit crazy around here and there is no sign of it easing up anytime soon.

[Catlizg]

OOOO, did you take a picture of your square before you sent it???

Oops, nope, never even thought about it. What a shame because I included some of the yarn I received from auntbubbels in a swap; thought it was kind of neat to make a square with yarn from 3 different sources. Oh well. It was still a ton of fun.

[KnicKnac]

Oh drats!

Hey JimmieLu, if you need any help in organizing this, let me know ok?

[Twinnish]

I'm reporting in to say that the Traveling Hook arrived in my mailbox late yesterday afternoon!

I would have posted sooner, but it's difficult for me to get on the computer after the kids get home from school and the husband arrives home from work.

Here it is, in its snug little holder, along with the journal:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/carsenault/travelinghook.jpg

I started a square with it last night. It's different using a wooden hook. It's light and smooth, almost slippery! I marvel at Jimbo's crochet carving chops! As soon as the kids are off to school, I'll get back to working on the square.

[Jimmie Lu]

yeah!!!!!

[wildthing1058]

wooooohoooooo I can't wait for it now

[Catlizg]

Glad things are moving along - I must say it is quite odd to me, for some reason, to see a picture of my handwriting in the journal. Have no idea why, but it's just......odd, somehow. Maybe I should just get back to work instead of playing hooky.

[jimbo]

Oh this is sooo exciting to see a hook i made going to so many talented people. I bet Jimmie Lu made that hook case eh? Pretty nifty!
I'm also anxious to see what wonderous things you guys make.
PLEASE post pictures?

[Deb]

I see my STOP on that map!!! :D
I have a while to wait... but LOVED :manyheart seeing the posted picture! I'm with Jimbo! Post those pictures everyone!

:hook Waiting with GREAT anticipation!

[Jimmie Lu]

Have you guys been to the blog for the hook its in my signature line. There are photos there of the hook and my house and the new photo from twinish plus I am planning on adding photos of the sqs also so remember to check it out often

[Twinnish]

I've been working on a couple of squares. I hope these colors are autumnal enough! Here are pics of them!

This is the Marigold square from the 200 Crochet Blocks book. I kind of wish I hadn't put the variegated in the center, but I'm not frogging it now!
Pardon the unwoven ends. And, of course, it's WONKY!!!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/carsenault/THsquare1.jpg

This square, which I'm still working on (can you see the hook peeking on the top of the picture?), is Esther's Square. It is blessedly free from wonk. It has a few more rows to go.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/carsenault/thsquare2.jpg

I hope to finish this square tonight or tomorrow and send the hook along on Monday. The squares will follow, shortly thereafter. Oh yeah, and I still need to write something in the journal!

[Jimmie Lu]

Claire those are great I particularly like the second one How do you like the hook? I didnt want to send it on because I liked using it so. When it comes to hand carving Jimbo is gifted.

[Twinnish]

It took me a bit to get used to it, but now I love it. I hope to muster the funds to get myself one pretty soon.

[Jimmie Lu]

I bet Jimbo will be swamped with orders after this!

[Twinnish]

He better start scrounging up some twigs and sharpening up his whittling knife!

[Jimmie Lu]

lol

[Twinnish]

If the planets align this morning (and the kids who have to get off to school), I should be able to leave for work early enough to get the hook to the P.O. If not, then I will attempt to mail it on my way home from work tonight.

I will report back when I get home!

[Jimmie Lu]

Yippee!!! The hook is traveling now!!!!

[angelfire]

If Jimbo gets his whittlings done as fast as the members here want hooks he will build that cabin by the end of the year...let's see if we all bought one how long would it take him to finish...working 24/7 365 days a year , drinking ensure just to keep nourished, anyone want to guess?

[Twinnish]

If Jimbo gets his whittlings done as fast as the members here want hooks he will build that cabin by the end of the year...let's see if we all bought one how long would it take him to finish...working 24/7 365 days a year , drinking ensure just to keep nourished, anyone want to guess?

Yeah, drinking Ensure mixed with Red Bull so he doesn't sleep! But how can he cabin-build and hook-carve at the same time????? If anyone can do it, Jimbo can! Don't forget to build a guest house for itinerant crocheters!

Folks, the hook will be traveling if the PO is open on the way home from work tonight. Actually, I think my PO has one of those automatic shipping dohingeys that doesn't require the whole place to be open. So....Wildthing, start stalking your friendly neighborhood postal carrier! This puppy should get to CT in no time!

[KnicKnac]

Oh yeah! It's moving again!!!

[pplcrochets]

Hi, everybody! I'm back from my trip, and ready to receive the hook when it's my turn, no problemo!

Jimmie Lu, do I still have a place on the list? pretty please? I'll take any place on the list in which you'd like to put me.....

[mwedzi]

Hello Everybody,

I'm in South Africa paying by the minute for connection in an internet cafe so no time to do a whole lot of browsing and reading messages. Can someone fill me in on what's going on with the traveling hook and the international participants.

I have temporarily forgotten the coordinator's name, but Dear Coordinator, I sent you a PM a while back with my South African address and questions about how I'm supposed to pay to make sure the hook gets here safely, but didn't receive a response. Please let me know what I need to do.

Take care, everybody.

[Deb]

I really wish we had a button for this! :( My talents are limited.. but if no one else makes one.. I may be forced to try my hand. :eek And I don't know if y'all want me to do that. :lol

:hook

[wildthing1058]

Yeah, drinking Ensure mixed with Red Bull so he doesn't sleep! But how can he cabin-build and hook-carve at the same time????? If anyone can do it, Jimbo can! Don't forget to build a guest house for itinerant crocheters!

Folks, the hook will be traveling if the PO is open on the way home from work tonight. Actually, I think my PO has one of those automatic shipping dohingeys that doesn't require the whole place to be open. So....Wildthing, start stalking your friendly neighborhood postal carrier! This puppy should get to CT in no time!


I have been chaseing the mailman down waiting for the hook as soon as the mail gets here I am at the door I think I am scaring him even one of my cats waits at the door meowing for the mail he is not happy till it drops through the slot

[Twinnish]

No hook yet? I bet you get it today. I can't believe so-called Priority Mall is taking so long. Hopefully, your mailman delivers early. Mine often doesn't show up until 5pm.

[Jimmie Lu]

I got your sq yesterday! I bet the hook comes today
a button would be great anyone?

[wildthing1058]

I will post as soon as I get the hook hopefuly today

[Twinnish]

What? Jimmie Lu got the squares sent first class, but wildthing hasn't gotten the package mailed priority???? Dang that USPS!!!!!! Maybe Wildthing got it today and was just too busy or excited to post about it.

[wildthing1058]

well I just got home from work ( had to make a detor to walmart to get some lol you guessed it yarn) and guess what wooooohooooooo I have the hook I know what the trouble might have been twinnish my city was missed spelled on the addy that might have held it up. Well I an going to be starting the squares tomorrow right now I am just admireing the hook and holding it in my hand to get a good feel of it omg it feels and fits so nice just wanted to let you all know the hook is here and ready for use tomorrow.

[KnicKnac]

Woo Hoo!!!

[Twinnish]

Sorry about that. Was it one t and not two? I wondered about that. There must have been a transcription error somewhere along the way.

All's well that end's well, however, and I'm glad it got to you! Isn't it sweet?

[wildthing1058]

ok now I am a little confussed in the first post it says 12 in sqaure but on the blog it says 8 in what size do I make?

[Catlizg]

ok now I am a little confussed in the first post it says 12 in sqaure but on the blog it says 8 in what size do I make?

That had me confused too and I checked with our fearless leader - we went with 12 inch squares!

[wildthing1058]

ty I have one done in 8 in just incase but didn't finish it off so I will cont with it

[Jimmie Lu]

ooops guess I missed that hunh? oh well yes it 12 inch sorry for the confusion.

[Twinnish]

I made mine 12 inches, too.

[wildthing1058]

ok I have finished the squares and doing my little writting in the journal the hook will be on its way fri I have that day off and can spend the day at the post office with all the things I have to mail so Joan it will be your way next should get there real quick you are just around the corner if I send it fri morning you should get it by mon or tue. I hope jimbo is makeing lots of hooks because I am so in love with this hook and I want one real bad now.

[KnicKnac]

Picture?

[wildthing1058]

I will have them hopefully tonight got to get my son's camera and take them

[Twinnish]

Can't wait to see your squares. Don't forget to take a picture of the hook!!

[Jimmie Lu]

wow this is moving right along I am sooooo glad I didnt need to get out a whip and run after anyone yet!!! Keep up the great work

[bettflow]

Hi,
I just found your thread and what ya'll are doing. I do alot of charity work and send crocheted items all across the country for ill children, grieving families, cancer patients, etc. I would love to join in on your traveling hook to help make some squares for heart patients. Is it too late to join in or is the list always growing? Please let me know what I need to do to join.
Thankyou,
Betty F in TN

[wildthing1058]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/wildthing1058/sunflowersquarepurple.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/wildthing1058/sunflowersquarepink.jpg


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/wildthing1058/sunflowersquare.jpg




Oh no I forgot to take a pic of the book will do that one tonight but here are the sqaures I am thinking of makeing one more brfore I send it out because with Jimbo's hook they work up so fast once you get the hang of his hook

[Twinnish]

Very pretty squares, wildthang!

Don't you just love that hook?

[Jimmie Lu]

I love that heart sq where is the pattern please wont you share the link or great pattern book? Thanks!!! Those are awesome!!!

[pplcrochets]

Love your squares, wildthing! looking forward to adding some of my own (and playing with a Jimbo hook, of course!) when my turn comes around. Crochet and giving - what a great combination!

[angelfire]

I love those squares. The heart square is great. I can't wait for my turn. :hook

[Mrs. Principal]

Wildthing,
Those squares are great! Please share the pattern if you are able, or at least point us in the direction of the book we can get them from. I can't wait to get a hold of Jimbo's hook!

[Krystal16]

I can only see 3 squares, and I get 3 red X's....how many pictures did you post? I love the sunflower one!

[wildthing1058]

will get the post the book tonight when I get home from work and the gym did the heart one 'cause of it being for heart disease. and the sun flower to bring them a sunny day

[JoAnn]

Very nice squares!! I'll be looking for the hook. Don't know if I can compete with those!!!

[KnicKnac]

Oh wow, those are so pretty!

[wildthing1058]

ok guys heres where I got the patterns for the squares the purple one came from Leisure Arts "Contest Favorites Afghan Squares" the heart one came from the same book too and the sun flower one came from Leisure Arts " 99 Floral Motifs to crochet" all the squares were 8" but I motified them to make them
12"

[Deb]

They are all very lovely. :manyheart Thanks for sharing pictures! :photo

I'm so anxious to get my hands on that hook! :hook


:mail I'll probably stalk the mailman (but not for a few more months! :P )


:heehee hee hee!

[wildthing1058]

Joann hook will be going out tonorrow my day off from work and the day I spen at the post office. lol you live close by so it will not take long at allto get to you

Jimmie Lu the squares will be sent to to as well.

[Jimmie Lu]

I am so proud of you ladies!! You have yet to stress me out over who has it where its going and sqs are very generous!!! Keep up the good hookin and get your orders in to Jimbo for a new hook!!! This traveling hook is a great idea and we could build his cabin with orders from just trying the hook

[angelfire]

If Jimbo gets his whittlings done as fast as the members here want hooks he will build that cabin by the end of the year...let's see if we all bought one how long would it take him to finish...working 24/7 365 days a year , drinking ensure just to keep nourished, anyone want to guess?
Jimmie Lu I had the same idea for Jimbo.

[coolhockeymom]

I know I am not part of the trveling hook. The more I see these beautiful squares the more I wish I was part of the group. You all do such a wonderful job. I love the hook and I will be sure to buy a hook in the near future.

[pplcrochets]

ok guys heres where I got the patterns for the squares the purple one came from Leisure Arts "Contest Favorites Afghan Squares" the heart one came from the same book too and the sun flower one came from Leisure Arts " 99 Floral Motifs to crochet" all the squares were 8" but I motified them to make them
12"... so, looking at them, it appears that you added 4" borders? is that pretty much the way to expand a pattern to the size needed? then, I've got all sorts of patterns I could use! This is great! Thanks, Deborah for the inspiration - (but now I have no idea how to *narrow down* my pattern choices :eek)

[wildthing1058]

... so, looking at them, it appears that you added 4" borders? is that pretty much the way to expand a pattern to the size needed? then, I've got all sorts of patterns I could use! This is great! Thanks, Deborah for the inspiration - (but now I have no idea how to *narrow down* my pattern choices :eek)

thats all I did only because I really wanted to use the heart and sunflower pattern and only had books with 8" squares in them

[pplcrochets]

I really admire the way you take a pattern and modify it to what you need! I'd like to be able to do that as well as you do - there are so many things I see that are great, but I can't use them the way they are presented.

Good thing I'm talented at frogging.... :frog

[wildthing1058]

Its really not hard to do just keep crocheting till you get the size you need

[wildthing1058]

Ok just wanted to say

Joann the hook is on its way to you:cheer:clap:yay start slaking the mailman

Jimmie Lu the squares are on their way to you also :cheer:clap:yay

I love the hook and everyone that gets to use it if you have never used a Jimbo hook well you are in for a treat as I was.

[JoAnn]

Thanks! I'll be waiting. It would be great if it got here on Monday.:yes Then I would have Tuesday to work with it :yarn Since I'm off from work. I'm not counting on it though-I get mail faster from out of state!!!:P

[wildthing1058]

I don't know I was there early enough to hopefully get it on the truck tonight also sent it priority so I hope it helps

[sissie44]

Deborah Your squars are so pretty!!

I have done the same to make my squares bigger:) I have three of the 63 8" square books but most of the time when we are asking for squares they are 12" so I just add a border to make 12".

WOW only three more ahead of me I can hardly wait!!!! I have never used any other type of hook so this is going to be great!!!

hope everyone has a happy 4th of July weekend:hug

[JoAnn]

I don't know I was there early enough to hopefully get it on the truck tonight also sent it priority so I hope it helps

Well, I got my wish!:yay The hook is here! Got out of work early today, so I can get a head start. The hook is so nice. Didn't expect it to be so smooth:yes Looking forward to working with it. Thanks Wildthing!

[Jimmie Lu]

I just got in from W. VA and think wenesday I will get everybodys stuff all at once lol glad the hook is traveling and hookin!!

[wildthing1058]

Joann I am so glad you got the hook in time isn't it so nice I fell in love at first touch

[CityGirl]

YAY! I'll be next! :cheer

[scc51055]

I would like to get involved in this project. please tell me how and what to do and I will do it! Sounds like fun........:manyheart

[Jimmie Lu]

sherri the list is now closed due to the fact the hook is in route. Maybe we might do another but no promises

[wildthing1058]

Jimmie Lu

I was just wondering if you received the squares I sent

[Jimmie Lu]

yes I did I have been so busy but they did get here

[JoAnn]

I am almost done with my squares.:yay Plan to send everything out on Monday if I get City girls address. The hook took some getting used to even though I crochet with wood hooks a lot. It has a much shorter shank than I am used to.
It is an awesome hook and I enjoyed using it!:yes :yes I'm not a great square maker, but they came out ok. JimmieLu, I PMed you re: address. I'll email you again if I don't hear from you.

[Jimmie Lu]

Jo ann I emailed you the addy yesterday do you still need it? If so PM me and I will forward it again

[wildthing1058]

Pics?

[JoAnn]

Jimmie Lu-I did not get the email.:think I'll PM you.

I'll take pics, but I don't have an easy way to get them on. Have to put them on a CD first.:angry

[Jimmie Lu]

I sent you a PM just now

[JoAnn]

Got the address for City Girl. Thanks Jimmie Lu. I will hopefully be mailing the hook on Monday. Keep watching your mail City Girl!!!

[sissie44]

I just got in from W. VA and think wenesday I will get everybodys stuff all at once lol glad the hook is traveling and hookin!!

where in west virginia? you should have stoped by for coffee:lol :hug

[Jimmie Lu]

Morgantown and we frequent there so I will have to maybe stop in for coffee for hubby and crocheting for me lol

[sissie44]

Morgantown and we frequent there so I will have to maybe stop in for coffee for hubby and crocheting for me lol

you are about 2 1/2 hours west of me over the mountins! I am in martinsburg. In the panhandle

[Jimmie Lu]

You are along 81 which we come down out of PA and then go 70 west before we hit West Va. I know just where you are!

[Jimmie Lu]

Hey City girl did you get the hook yet?

[JoAnn]

I didn't send it out until Tuesday AM (about 8:30 am). She could have gotten it though, since she is not to far from me. I'll send the squares out to you, Jimmie Lu, as soon as I find something to tag them with!!

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok sorry if I am getting pushy. Just curious

[CityGirl]

The traveling hook arrived this morning! I *cannot* wait to get started! :cheer

[CityGirl]

The hook and my squares will be going out in the morning! Start stalking your mailman, Mrs. Principal! :hook

[KnicKnac]

Wow! That was FAST!!!!

Any pictures of the squares???

[Mrs. Principal]

I can't wait!!!!:cheer :clap Next week is my last week of vacation before heading back to school. I'll have a lot of time to get a few squares done and to fully enjoy Jimbo's hook! Can't wait to read the journal too! The great thing is our mail typically gets here by 10 am, so I'll have an early jump on the day I get the hook.

[Deb]

This is moving along so fast! I am really excited!

Don't forget to post a picture of your lovely work! ;) We wanna see! :hook

[CityGirl]

Aw, poo! I was so anxious to send my 2 squares out to Jimmie that I completely spaced on taking pictures. :think Dang, and they were cute, too! :lol

[Mrs. Principal]

Just got the hook and journal! Can't wait to get started on my squares. :hook

[Jimmie Lu]

Ok ladies(and gent) My PCis ok now but in the loss all of my files were lost including the addy file. So please be patient with the mailing addresses. Mrs.P I am not to sure who is next but if you can pm them for their addy to ship that will help me get a jump on other things I need to fix here. I did get Frans sqs and as soon as I can I will post some photos to the blog

[JoAnn]

Glad you're back Jimmie Lu! Hope you received my squares also.

[Jimmie Lu]

check first post to see where it is whos next and what sqs I have and all that good stuff

[angelfire]

after checking the list I realized I may have the hook the week of my b'day...still a long way to go:eek
Jimmie Lu I am glad your computer is back up...sorry that you lost all your files again that can be so frustrating.

[ankey]

The traveling hook seems like a good idea - can I be added to the list? I know I won't get the hook for a while...

[jimbo]

I haven't been posting much in this thread, but i read it religiously and very much appreciate all the kind comments about the traveling hook. Thank you all.
And if ever there comes a time when another hook is to be sent out on a world wide adventure, the old apple tree and I would be more than happy to donate.
You all do such beautiful work. I'm anxious to see the results.
Thanks again to you all....
Jimbo

[Ladycrochat]

Jimbo, I also read this thread even though I am not on the list:blush , But I was wondering what will become of the hook:hook when it is finished with all it's travels? Who will keep it? Or will it be auctioned off?:think

[Mrs. Principal]

Jimbo, Your hook has been just a delight to use! Thank you so much for making it for this cause.

I have finished my week with the traveling hook and wanted to share photos of the squares I did to contribute to our comfortghan.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/jschwardt/travelinghook.jpg
I chose Red Heart TLC essentials yarn in High Plains. This yarn reminded me of a pile of leaves from a crisp Chicago autumn. I am newer to squares, so I chose two simple ones from the Chochet Stitch Bible: Old American and Double Square. I hope they go well with the other beautiful squares that are being made for this project.
Thank you again for letting me be a part of this worthy group.

[JoAnn]

Those are great!! I just love the color.

[KnicKnac]

Those look really nice! I really like the color!

[jimbo]

I was wondering what will become of the hook:hook when it is finished with all it's travels? Who will keep it? Or will it be auctioned off?:think

My understanding that the hook will be auctioned along with the afgan(s) made by all these talented folksm and the proceeds will be donated to a heart patient fund.

[Jimmie Lu]

Well tecnically the gahn was to be made into several and those donated to heart patients. Well the hospitals I work with for many many charities all say the same make the gahn and auction it on a place like ebay with the proceeds to be donated to the American heart association. Please post your opinions on this all of the participants.
Second the hook and journal are sopose to be given to a winner here among the participants to be drawn at random when the hook is returned to me safe and sound.
IMHO Id love to see the hook journal and gahn all sold thru my ebay account and proceeds given to the charity indicated. Seems to me that most here would gladly bid on this amazing gahn and raise a nice donation in the mean while.
BUT--- I do not wish to anger anyone here if youd like to keep it the way it originally was although the gahns will not be taken by the hospitals here.
Your thought please????

Mrs. P- your sqs are awesome

Jimbo- we shall talk about a hook and missions Thanks

[Deb]

Mrs P! :hook I love your squares! You did good for someone who is not used to doing squares... and the colors are terrific! :manyheart Thanks for sharing pics.


As for what to do when all this is finished... I'm easy with how the donations are handled (or how monies are obtained - must be legal though! haha).. as long as we are still giving to a worthy heart-related charity.

These squares ARE a work of HEART :manyheart so it seems only fair that the blankets made with them should go to those who suffer from heart troubles.

:yes I can't wait to see all the squares all lined up and pretty. Jimmie Lu.. do you have time to do that with what you have so far? (or am I being too anxious?)

XOXOX

[wildthing1058]

I love the squares and the color does look like autumn leaves

[Deb]

OK... :D Here's my attempt at a button for the Traveling Hook. (Be gentle!) Please feel free to use the button on your website! but save to your own computer please!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/definitelydeb/CraftyStuff/buttonThook3.gif

:hook

[Twinnish]

Heh, heh, how cute to see my hook picture turned into a button!

Edited to add: Good job!

[wildthing1058]

that is a great button

[Jimmie Lu]

Great button Deb!!!
Thank you

[Jimmie Lu]

MRS P sis you send the hook on?
If so whos next?
Did we get it?
Who is buying a Jimbo because they tried this one?
I already have one and loved it.

[wildthing1058]

I am bidding on a jimbo hook now:manyheart

[fireyeyes]

what is a Jimbo hook?

[jimbo]

what is a Jimbo hook?

A Jimbo hook is a crochet hook hand made from a tree branch. In fact most of my hooks are made from branches that trees on my old homestead property donate specifically for hook making.
I make them according to specific grip styles in an effort to fit the grip to the user's hand.
The proceeds from the sale of my hooks go toward construction of a cabin for my family on the place. So its kind of like a partnership between the trees on the ranch and me. The trees donate the hook blank and i help them become hooks. You can see more in my blog.
Folks seem to like them, so i guess i'll keep on whittling away.

http://jimbosfrontporch.blogspot.com/

[Jimmie Lu]

Please dont stop. your hooks are tops IMHO. I did get a branch from my great aunts place Jimbo thats crying to come and be made into a great masterpiece. lol I love them

[jimbo]

Thanks for the encouragement Jimmie. And you know what? When i started thinking about selling hooks, the idea was to have folks send me sticks from trees that were special to them, and that they'd like to have made into heirloom hooks. Mythunderbird sent me some special willow for hooks, and i did some for her. But since then nobody's seemed too interested. Now the traveling hook is way special, as its made from the old apple tree on the ranch where my sis and i played as little kids. So yeah send me your stick, i'd love to make you a hook from it if i can.

[Melibean223]

Jimbo,
is there anything special to look forin a stick that might get turned into a hook?
Melissa

[jimbo]

Best is to find a branch that's still on the tree/bush that's dead but not cracked. Find a shape that's about twice the diameter of the hook you want, and that kind of fits your hand as you'd like. Cut it an inch or so longer than the length you'd like. Check for pith (the soft core some branches have) if its soft, it won't do unless there is enough hard wood around the pith to make a hook. How's that. But what really makes it wonderous is if you can pick a tree/bush that means someting special to you. There's magic in some of those sticks! The apple tree that made the traveling hook is a good example.

[Melibean223]

I have a few trees at my grandfathers house that I would love to take a look at, Thanks for the info hopefully I will find something meangingful and useful

[jimbo]

ok.. i'll quit bending the thread after this, but if you're thinking of making a hook, you might follow along in my blog. I'm showing the steps i take to make a hook.
Ok now back to traveling hook stuff. Sorry for the twist in the thread.

[clocke]

Jimbo, just thought I'd throw in that I love looking at your hooks on your blog. They look fabulous, and so extremely smooth. I look forward to working with the travelling hook. Most definitely!

[pplcrochets]

Hi, all, the hook arrived just fine yesterday, love the journal entries! Off to make my own.....

:hook (Mrs. P - love your squares! colors and workmanship look just grand):cheer

[Mrs. Principal]

Thank you all for the kind words about my squares! I sent the traveling hook to Pplcrochets last week and the squares to Jimmie Lu. Have either of you got them yet?

Sorry, I just went back and saw that the hook was recieved! Is't it a fantastic crochet hook!

[pplcrochets]

.....saw that the hook was recieved! Is't it a fantastic crochet hook!You bet! I mentioned the journal and forgot to rave about the hook. I have a knife hold, and it is curved just so, with a perfect spot for my thumb. Just beautiful to touch and see.

[Jimmie Lu]

Yes Mrs P I got the sqs today also.
Great project thus far
Jimbo I knew this thread would bend like a crochet hook soon with everyone trying the hook I knew theyd love it so gladly sell away!!!

[pplcrochets]

Hi, all!
Worked up my first square with the awesome Jimbo hook! I kept it simple, as this is the first 12" square I've ever done (kind of figured a traditional granny would be appropriate). I have two questions, though; one, is this yarn (Caron Rainbow Dreams Tradewind, ww acrylic) suitable for our color scheme? It has more blue in it than I realized when I started out. (As you can see, I couldn't resist sneaking the hook into the pic - it's just so attractive!)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook5Aug064CRs.jpg
and two, how can I keep the hook from binding? I must be doing something wrong, as it seems way too hard to slide the loops over the hook back and forth. The hook is so comfortable to hold that there must be something I can do to fix the binding problem?

(Edited: come to think of it, I think this is the first granny square I've made - no wonder I couldn't figure out the border right...)

[angelfire]

I find that mine "binds" when I am really warm. Oh I like the color

[KnicKnac]

I didn't realize there was a certain color scheme?

I think that is just gorgeous!

[pplcrochets]

....I didn't realize there was a certain color scheme?.....I think we're trying to stick with autumn colors?

thanks for the kind words! It's a little "wonky" (a technical term that fits perfectly), but I wasn't about to frog it anymore after the 5th attempt! :hookHas anybody else found that the final border round of dc'ing into each dc and chain-1 sp makes the edge begin to ruffle? I tried skipping the third stitch of each 3-dc group; too small, edge cupped (=9 fewer stitches per side as compared to using every stitch that made it ruffle). Then, tried various permutations inbetween - the version I finally used skipped all but three of the 3rd dc's in each side. If I did it again, I think I'd add one more stitch to make it four added stitches per side, since the border still cupped slightly.

[Deb]

I find that with 12 inch squares, you just get WONK. There is no stopping it... it just happens. :( Thankfully, once joined, they seem to straighten out.

I LOVE :manyheart the colors you used Patricia! I am now craving a trip to the LYS to get some fallish colors.. just like that.

;) o0O(wishing that someone - hint hint - would take a picture of the finished squares all together.. so we could seeeeee. :devil )

:hook

[Mrs. Principal]

Patricia,
colors look great! I like your square. I too realized I never made a granny square after I joined this group. It is really odd to be crocheting for the past 6 years and not to have done something as little as a square. It was a learning experience.

[Twinnish]

Don't worry---WONK happens! The wonk will disappear when it's joined with the other squares. Good work for your first granny ever! That looks a lot like one of the colors I used. My feeling is that blue counts as an autumn color because the sky is always so clear and blue!

Yeah, it's a rationalization, but a really good one!

[Jimmie Lu]

Wonky subject. LOL some of the sqs that came sofar were well wonky but as I have been joining as I get so many the wonk wears out. So a bit wonky is okiedokie

[sissie44]

Oh goddie I am next:cheer:cheer:cheer I can't wait:lol:lol

are we doing fall colors? does this mean a trip to the store:devil:devil

[jimbo]

Hi, all!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook5Aug064CRs.jpgand two, how can I keep the hook from binding? I must be doing something wrong, as it seems way too hard to slide the loops over the hook back and forth. The hook is so comfortable to hold that there must be something I can do to fix the binding problem?

Sorry for not responding to this sooner, but it took some head scratching and maybe a forehead slap or two to come up with an answer.
I think its a case of traveling hook jet lag. Maybe you can sooth its little tummy by rubbing the shank with a soft cotton cloth. Polish it up a bit and it should smooth out just fine (I hope).

Beautiful square! Perfect colors! Sorry for the trouble though.

Jimbo

[pplcrochets]

Thanks, Jimbo! You know, I think it's the yarn. The next square I made, I also used some Caron simply soft, and that yarn just glided off the hook. So the vari (Caron Natura Rainbow Dreams Tradewind) is somewhat coarse. I also tried rubbing the shank with some waxed paper; helped some. I'll also try the soft cotton cloth - sounds like a good idea. Still love the hook!

[melissacrochets]

Where is it today? I'm so excited I'm close.

[pplcrochets]

I shipped it out to Sissie yesterday, priority mail; she should be getting it Monday....

[Deb]

:cheer Yay! :cheer

:cheer Yay! :cheer

:cheer Yay! :cheer

The HOOK is on it's way!!!

Did you think to take pictures? :yes Will you share?

[pplcrochets]

I put up a pic of my first square here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showpost.php?p=435598&postcount=164) (99 Granny Squares, #53, designed by Martha Brooks Stein), and I completed two more before sending on the hook. For these, I added two more yarns, Autumn Red and Dark Sage, both Caron Simply Soft (love that yarn!). Like the first square, this one is also from the 99 Granny Squares book. It's number 44, designed by Anne Halliday:
(from left to right) Front, back, and corner detail:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook14Aug061CRs.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook14Aug063CRs.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook14Aug064CRs1.jpg
What I'm trying to show in the corner detail picture by pulling one of the puffs forward is how the little puffs (the Tradewind yarn) sit on top of a round right behind them. That's why the puffs don't show from the back. The edge to either side of the corner puff is turned up towards the camera, and you're looking at the square edge-on, seeing the puff and backing round as layers. There are two rounds with puffs; the outermost, and the fifth. The puff round is made then its backing round. I made some changes from the pattern in substituting colors, and switched one round from its position as the last border to being an inner round in order to balance my color scheme. The original pattern would have shown it as the outer border framing the last round of puffs. I wanted to add that last round, but it would have made the square bigger than 12". This was a really fun pattern to make. I can see playing around with all kinds of color schemes on this one!:hook

The last square comes from the 2006 crochet calendar. It's "Framed Sunset", one of the Crochet Dude's Flying Afghan squares, shown on the pages for September 4th and 5th (from left to right, front then back):
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook14Aug066CRs.jpg http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/pplcrochets/Charity/T_Hook14Aug068CRs.jpg
I don't think I got it right, since his picture shows the cables running vertically nice and straight, and mine definitely slant towards the center. :thinkI had trouble with the pattern (should have gone to check for errata) where the cable rounds switch off to the bordering round, and that looks like where the problem is. It called for stitching in each stitch across. The way I understood that instruction would have put in so many stitches that the edge would have ruffled like mad, so instead I used the number of stitches called for (31) and tried to put them in evenly across the cable pattern. Clearly, I got too many towards the corners. To make the square the right size, I added the second border round of half double crochet, which isn't in the original pattern.

One of the details I liked the most on this square was in round 2, where you stitch into the back loop only of the round 1 stitches, making that nice ring effect in the center. Jimmie Lu, you'll have your work cut out for you fixing the "wonk" in this one when you join it! :embar

All in all, I really enjoyed working with the hook and trying squares that were out of my comfort zone. Learned a lot, and would gladly do it again! Thanks again to Jimmie Lu for organizing this and assembling the 'ghan(s) - a true labor of love :hug

[Mrs. Principal]

Patricia, Your squares are great! Very pretty autumn colors. Weren't you sad to see the Jimbo hook go? :(

[KnicKnac]

Oh gosh, how pretty those are!!!

[Twinnish]

Patricia, those squares are beautiful! What pretty colors and choice of patterns. And let me tell you, the wonk will come right out of those babies, no sweat! This is going to be one spectacular 'ghan when it's done!

Jimmie Lu, I'd love to see a pic of what you've joined so far!

[pplcrochets]

:manyheart thank you for the kind words - working with this hook on this project was a special crochet experience I won't forget... and I do miss the hook already :( but I know Sissie and everybody in line after her will do marvelous things with it, so it's all good! :hook

[angelfire]

very nice corner detail...nice colors too

[wildthing1058]

the squares are so nice

[sissie44]

Good morning everyone,

I recieved the hook yesterday:cheer:cheer:cheer and this is so different than any hook I have ever used!! Can't wait to try it!!

sissie

[sissie44]

I have the hook ready to mail back out this morning and I do not have an address! I Email jimmie when i recieved it and the person it is going to next But I have heard nothing back.

What do i do?

[KnicKnac]

Try to PM them both as well. They will usually see it the next time the log on to the board!

[clocke]

I know I'm jumping the gun on this, but I'm kinda excited that the hook is getting closer to me. *on proverbial teeterhooks!*

I'm next on the list after Melissa_Crochets, but I might be off-line for the next 4-5 days, in case anyone is looking to contact me for address info. So I thought I'd let y'all know.

[KnicKnac]

I am after you Clocke!!! It's almost here!!!

[sfgwife]

another month and I will get my hands on this little baby! YEAH! Can't wait. But then again I know I will have to buy one of these hooks when I am done. lol. oops there went my allowance for the month huh? :) Nikki

[Jimmie Lu]

sissie I emailed you with the mailing info

[sissie44]

Good afternoon everyone, The hook has left my home and on it's way:cheer

And so is my square heading to Jimmie's, I might be the only one here but I am sorry to say that was the hardest square I have ever made! It took everything I had to finnish it with the hook! maybe it is because I hold my hook different than other people but my fingures were not in the right place:(

But I am glad I was a part of this Thank you for letting me in on this:hug

[melissacrochets]

Good afternoon everyone, The hook has left my home and on it's way:cheer yay!! I hope it comes tomorrow!

[Deb]

Are there NO PICTURES??? :eek

:cheer It's getting closer every day!!! Yay Yay Yay!!!

[melissacrochets]

yay!! I hope it comes tomorrow! It didn't come yesterday.:no

Perhaps tomorrow. :D

[pplcrochets]

I finally got my squares in the mail to Jimmie Lu :think - I foolishly forgot to copy her address out of the hook's journal packet before I sent it on to Sissie - fortunately for me, Sissie kindly gave me the address, so now it's on its way.

I'm just so glad that the 'ville is back up!

[melissacrochets]

It didn't come yesterday.:no

Perhaps tomorrow. :D It's here! It's here! I have to have a Jimbo hook. What a wonderful treasure to behold.

[clocke]

I, too, am glad C'ville is up and running again! :D

[Deb]

:( Hello? :( How're we doing?

[Jimmie Lu]

Deb I was starting to wonder that myself. Things are a bit slow everywhere I think? due to kiddos going back to school I know I needed to paint 40 tubes for a kids klub project I thought was next week and surprise to me it is tonight. So where oh where is thet beautiful hook?

[melissacrochets]

Deb I was starting to wonder that myself. Things are a bit slow everywhere I think? due to kiddos going back to school I know I needed to paint 40 tubes for a kids klub project I thought was next week and surprise to me it is tonight. So where oh where is thet beautiful hook? I still have the hook. It's been a difficult week. I will work on the square this weekend and will get it in the mail as soon as possible.

[Jimmie Lu]

Thanks for the update Melissa. I know what you mean about difficult I am so behind itll take a month to get caught up on everything I need to finish and ship

[angelfire]

Where is the traveling hook? Looking forward to receiving it in weeks to come.

[clocke]

I'm pretty sure the hook will be visiting my home soon. And I'm definitely looking forward to it. :hook

[KnicKnac]

I am right after you clocke!!! I am getting very excited!!!

[melissacrochets]

I mailed the hook today to Clocke. I will post a picture soon of my square.

[clocke]

Ooohh, I have the hook in my hot little hands. And it is BEAUTIFUL! Wow.

[Deb]

:cheer yay! one person closer to ME! :lol

[KnicKnac]

Woo Hoo!!! I am next!!!

[melissacrochets]

Ooohh, I have the hook in my hot little hands. And it is BEAUTIFUL! Wow.
I am so glad it made it safely. Sorry for being so delinquent.

[clocke]

Here's a quick hook update. My square is finished, and both packages (sq --> Jimmie Lu & hook --> Knic Knac) should be in the mail tomorrow, unless work gets the better of me.

No problem Melissa. I totally understand how life gets in the way from time to time. :)

[KnicKnac]

Oh WOW!!! It's coming my way!!! WOO HOO

[terrijo]

Just checking in to see how the traveling hook is doing. I looked to see where I am on the list. And I'm anxiously awaiting my turn. :hook
Terrijo

[clocke]

KnicKnac, the hook is on its way to you. I put it in the mail this morning. :)

Jimmie Lu, a square is heading your way; it also went into the mail today. :)

[KnicKnac]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!

I got the hook today! How exciting is that??? I went out and bought some yarn...it's awesome, it's so SMOOTH!!!

I can't WAIT to use it!!!

[clocke]

Knicknac, that was one of the things I absolutely loved about the hook, it's incredible smoothness. Wow!

[KnicKnac]

Hook? What hook? I don't have any hook. What? I don't even KNOW how to CROCHET! I really have NO IDEA what you people are talking about...
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[jimbo]

Oh you teaser, Knicknack.
Just dropping by to see how many talented fingers have been adding patina to the hook. What a history that hook will have, eh?

[KnicKnac]

Oh Jimbo. While I don't admit that I actually HAVE the hook, I would like to say that if I DID HAVE the hook AND the journal, it would be a most interesting story reading what was written before me and what joy this journal will be giving someone(s) when they receive the finished product made from such a remarkable hook. But alas, I cannot claim any of that as true.......

[Jimmie Lu]

Knic are you kidding me my heart stopped a few minutes!!! lol
I think we are almost half way thru the list!!!

[KnicKnac]

Oh yes Jimmie Lu, I am kidding, but shhhhhh, don't tell anyone ok? Maybe I might get away with it! :lol

[Jimmie Lu]

It is a beautiful hook isnt it? I have a Jimbo and I LOVE it!!! I also took the Jimbo whittling course and have a hook of my own started. However it is not near as nice as Jimbos!!!

[KnicKnac]

Allright, allright, I admit I had the hook. I am finished with my squares and will be sending it off tomorrow to Jimmie Lu and the hook to donnalynn2.

This was fun!!!

You can read about it all on my own NEW DOMAIN!!!

www.knicknac.com (http://www.knicknac.com)

Here is a link to that particular post.

Traveling Hook for Heart Patients (http://knicknac.com/?p=222)

Thanks Jimmie Lu for putting it together. It was a blast...the hook was unbelieveable!

[Jimmie Lu]

Makes ya wanna buy one doesnt it?

[KnicKnac]

Oh yeah!

[pplcrochets]

Hi, KnicKnac - very pretty squares! :cheer can you give a reference to the square pattern? Pretty Please? and the other usual question: love the yarn, what did you use?

[KnicKnac]

Hi Patricia, sure no problem...

The cream colored one is RHSS in Aran Fleck and the pattern is:
http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/mandala.html

The multicolored one is RHSS in Aspen Print and the pattern is:
http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/eternal_braid.html

[Jimmie Lu]

Clocke I got your sq today thanks
Deb you have an invitation to work the blog site waiting

[Mrs. Principal]

I was begining to wonder what happended to this hook! Knicknack, your squares are really pretty.

[pplcrochets]

Hi, KnicKnac, thanks! Chris Simon sure creates pretty designs.....

[clocke]

Yes indeed. Those squares are very lovely, KnicKnac! :c9

[Deb]

Deb you have an invitation to work the blog site waiting
Jimmie Lu - sorry.. I didn't receive an invitation in my email... did you send it to definitelydeb@gmail.com (todefinitelydeb@gmail.com) ? (some of my email goes the wrong way because people spell the definitely with an "a" instead of an "i")

:manyheart

[Jimmie Lu]

Ill send another tommorrow

[Jimmie Lu]

Knic Knac your sqs arrived safely today!!!
Thanks

[KnicKnac]

Thanks Jimmie Lu! Donna, did you get the hook????

[sfgwife]

dang it is almost here and she won't respond. ACK! lol.

[Jamie]

Anyone know where the hook is now? Just curious.

[KnicKnac]

Donnalynn says she has it...

[sfgwife]

ok so when is it coming to me???????????? huh huh huh. Can you tell I am getting impatient. lol

[clocke]

Umm, any news on the hook?...

[angelfire]

as far as I knew DonnaLynn has it....???????????

[sfgwife]

well it isn't here at my home yet. :(

[Deb]

Yooo hooooo DonnaLynn! Do you have the hook? :think

[MeMe]

this sounds cool...is it too late to join in...i would love to join in:hook

[Jimmie Lu]

I will PM Donnalyn to see if she still has it and whats up.

[sfgwife]

still no hookie hook hook for me. :(

[Jimmie Lu]

Okie dokie Donna pmed me and she has been working a bunch of hours!!! She is sending hook and sqs and all the other stuff soon.

[Deb]

:cheer Yay!

[Jimmie Lu]

SFGWIFE did you get the hook because I got the sq for the gahn?

[sfgwife]

jimmie lu sorry you didn't get the square from me. I haven't had the hook yet. I did get an e-mail from donnalynn asking for my addy last weekish though so hopefully it is on it's way here. :)