Team Accessories

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This thread is for members of Team Accessories to chat with each other.

[Carla J]

Hello, I do have a meeting this later morning so will be gone for a few hours today. Good luck with your bag and slippers!

[Carla J]

Okay I am back from my meeting. DH drove so I was able to make 2 squares for the bag. Tension was a little off on one, so may end up not using it.
Idler 1 is preparing and traveling on a cruise. (Have a great trip Laura!) I hope your hooks get to go through without any delays!

Craftygirl: Cora - I hope you have been able to start your honeycomb purse. Thanks for the link. I have it bookmarked to look at in more detail later. It is very pretty!

Kidget29 - Kidge - I did not see where Amy added you, but did see your request to be on Team Accessory, so I will go ahead and include you! Good luck with your Hook holder. (I bookmarked that one too to check out in more detail later. It looks really neat!)

:woo:2rock

[kidget29]

Thank you for the kind welcome Carla.

I have had this pattern for a while (it was a wonderful gift in a swap)
I have picked out my yarn and finished all my other projects, so as soon as I get home (from work) I can begin.

:cheerGoing for the Gold :cheer

:yay

[Carla J]

Have a good day at work Kidge. I checked out your Myspace blog. Cool. I am a gemini too!

[Carla J]

Here is a picture of 4 of the 5 squares I have done (soon to be 6 squares!)
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218228509-1.jpg http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218228510-1.jpg

Sorry the copy was not working correctly, even after a shut down and restart of the laptop... here are the pictues links to a bigger picture.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218228510.jpg
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218228509.jpg

:woo This is going faster than I thought. I'll have to break to make dinner though.

Here are some :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer for every one else's projects!

[missmaxx]

Good Luck Team Accessories!

[RosemaryP.]

:cheer:clap:cheer:clap:cheer

Just wanted to give a :cheer to eveyone.

[Carla J]

Good Luck Team Accessories!
Thank you Nancy for your support.

Good Morning Team -- I have been trying to catch up on all the posts in the other teams. So good that we have so many participating in the games!

Kidge -I hope you were able to work a little on your caddy. I made a caddy for myself about 5, 6, or was it 7 years ago. LOVE IT. Mine was based off of a Prisilla Hewitt pattern that I altered for my use. Hers uses yarn and I made mine out of thread. The pattern you picked out is a lot more pretty and sophisticated. I may need to do it someday. :lol Just what I need another WIM.

I have made 7 squares of the 16 and am almost done with number 8. I will take pictures after I am done with all the squares to post later.

Laura -I certainly hope your Alaskan cruise is great. I remember seeing that you were packing your crochet. Have a safe and productive trip!

Cora -How is your honeycomb purse going? Have you been able to start it yet?

Well I still haven't figured out how to type and crochet at the same time, so I will check in later.

In the mean time .... :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheerGO TEAM GO !!!!! YEEEAAAAA TEAM! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[Carla J]

Okay, I have 9 squares done and working on the 10th. We have a BDay party to attend, so I need to stop to get ready. If I am not to tired I will check in after we get home. ,DH is driving, so I am taking my crochet. I have a first communion to attend tomorrow, so will not be able to get much done until later in the afternoon. :whew But since I am ahead of schedule, I should be okay.

Good luck to everyone on their projects.

We can do it and get the GOLD! Goooo Team!:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:chee r

[Carla J]

Okay I have 12 squares done. The four I just finished are my own design. However, They are an angel, and the angel will be on an angle when assembled in the bag so I may have to save them for a different project :P Well it's late so I am going to call it a night.

[Carla J]

This on the Let the Games Begin! thread:

Idler1: "I have one of my four slippers made, woohooooooo!"

:cheer :cheer Way to go Laura! :woo

[missmaxx]

Keep up the good work!

Happy crocheting,

:mdust:mdust:mdustCosmo:mdust:mdust:mdust

[Carla J]

I have decided to see if I can make 16 of each of the full square (http://www.halfknits.com/patterns/basic-square-in-the-round.htm) and corner chain square (http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/square.html)to make 2 bags. I believe the pillow case will be able to line both (we will have to see).
If I have enough time I will make more and make a rectangle tote with the angel squares.

Cosmo we appreciate your support, just watch the :mdust, as too much might make one's nose itch. :devil

Yeaaa Laura made a :slipper for endweaver!!!!!


Go Team Accessories! :cheer:cheer

[crycop]

Hello, all! I am Crystal and I live in Arkansas. I found this site and gladly joined the games last week. I am just checking in to let you know that I bought my yarn yesterday for my felted purse but I still don't have a pattern. I purchased Bernat Felting in English Rose and treated myself to a new hook (one of the Bates hooks w/ the smooth, round wooden handle). I think I will do a round bottom purse, leave 2 rows for draw strings and a row if bobbles around the top. I have made purses in a similar fashion but I have never felted one, or anything for that matter!

I already know I am going to "cheat" and make my draw string straps w/ my drill. I take 2-3 strand of yarn in about double (triple if felting???) the final desired length, tape the ends together, insert one taped end into my drill chuck and tighten it down. Having someone else hold the other end, turn the drill on and let the yarn tightly twist. When you stop the drill and remove the yarn, the cord will twist upon itself doubling the breadth. This works great for cord! And is much less monotonous than crocheting a 3-4 stitch LONG handle.

Good luck all. Lets have some fun!!!

[Carla J]

It's great to have you crycop. If you don't have anyone available to hold the other end while you operate the drill, I have heard to tie the other end to a doorknob and that will act as the other person holding it. There are some Felted totes/purses and bags at http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/bags_totes_purses.php.

Good Luck!

Go Team Accessories Go! :cheer :cheer

P.S. I now have 13 squares of full square (http://www.halfknits.com/patterns/basic-square-in-the-round.htm) toward my bag and am almost done with 14. (Had to take a dinner break and check out what was going on at the ville) With ville perusal, it takes me about an hr to make 1. Without ville perusal and concentrating on the square, it takes me about 20 min. Hummm, somethings got to give here as I :heart my ville! :lol

[kidget29]

I am working on mine. I have the base done and have just added my "hook holders" I also skipped ahead and made a couple of flowers. Just to break up the monotony of sc.

:cheerWTG every one !:cheer

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Go Kidge Go! :woo :woo

[Carla J]

Okay, I have 15 squares done and am in the middle of the 16th square. I am going to finish the square and call it a night. :whew

Night all

Saving assembly until tomorrow.

[marikamum]

Go Team Accessories! :)

Go Carla, Go :cheer

It looks like you are shooting for double gold :yes

:clap

(For some reason it took me a second look to find which team you were in... hmmmm..... mummy brain, I think! :think (or fail to think :think :no))

Cheers,

[missmaxx]

I have decided to see if I can make 16 of each of the full square (http://www.halfknits.com/patterns/basic-square-in-the-round.htm) and corner chain square (http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/square.html)to make 2 bags. I believe the pillow case will be able to line both (we will have to see).
If I have enough time I will make more and make a rectangle tote with the angel squares.

Cosmo we appreciate your support, just watch the :mdust, as too much might make one's nose itch. :devil

Yeaaa Laura made a :slipper for endweaver!!!!!


Go Team Accessories! :cheer:cheer


Sorry! Well, I may have dropped a little extra dust ,:mdust but it's only because I saw Denzel Q. Crocker hanging around your yarn basket and was hoping to counter-act anything he may have done to cause knots and tangles. He makes me nervous...... you didn't hear this from me but I heard he's a ...........................knitter!

Warmest regards,

:mdust:mdust:mdust Cosmo :mdust:mdust:mdust

[Carla J]

:Hi Marika and Nancy. Thank you for the support!

While the 'puter was doing the scan last night, I had joined 4 squares together with a different color yarn. I didn't like what it looked like. Since I am using DH old stash, I rummaged around and found another skein of the same color I am working with. :woo hoo

So this morning I :frog ed the joins this morning (only 3 where done) and already have started rejoining them in the same yarn. :woo :cheer

Heah Cos if you see Denzel Q. Crocker around my yarn again -- let him know he needs to teach me how to purl better, as I got the knitting stitch and drop stitches down!:devil

:cheer :cheer :clap :woo GO TEAM ACCESSORIES GO!

[Carla J]

Clickable Pics. Here is what I had finished up to last night:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218469233-1.jpg?t=1218472253 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218469233.jpg)
Here is a close up of the first bag I am doing squares:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218469234-1.jpg?t=1218472152 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218469234.jpg)

I am currently weaving in the ends.

[crochetluvknot]

Im not part of the Olympics but just wanted to give you all some cheer you can do it ladies come on :yay :cheer

[Carla J]

Thank you Dawn!

[crycop]

Thanks for the link, Carla J. I found a purse pattern! Here it is...

http://cris-craft.blogspot.com/2007/03/pattern-is-for-purse-pictured-on-left.html

I plan to do a little more fun work above the drawsting--a row of bobbles to top it off.

Crystal

[Carla J]

Thanks for the link, Carla J. I found a purse pattern! Here it is...

http://cris-craft.blogspot.com/2007/03/pattern-is-for-purse-pictured-on-left.html

I plan to do a little more fun work above the drawsting--a row of bobbles to top it off.

Crystal

Your welcome. I am glad you found something you like!


Go Team Accessories Go !!!!

[kidget29]

I've had a minor set back. Not sure what is going on I am following the pattern for the caddy and my tension is good but it really looks horrid.

In the direction it says it was made with Cotton but says it can be done in WW also. I just got the side pieces done and instead of being flat and square they look like butterfly wings.. just really disappointed. :( I have checked all my numbers twice (No mistakes at all) I am not sure what is happening.

So I am starting over to see what happens.

:hug

:cheer:cheer

[Carla J]

:woo :woo

My bag is sewn together and "lined". Using lined loosely. Just the straps and edging.

I don't think I will make another one of these. My hands hurt from the sewing and weaving in ends. I think I am going to stick to regular rectangle bags/totes in the future. I'll show the pictures when I finish the rest.

[Carla J]

Okay, the bag is assembled (took pictures before I "lined" it) and I have made 2 straps. One is attached to the bag now. The other I need to attach. Know I need to let everyone know that, I is hard for me to have the tension the same on straps. Squares are not a problem, just those long chains and sc back. Usually one is longer than the other. I have simply amazed myself, and have 2 straps the same size. No applause please as I am sure it is the :mdust that cos and wanda have shared. I just need to attach this second strap to the bag and edge the top and straps.

[Carla J]

Okay I finally finished the bag and I am waiting for photobucket to upload the pictures of the bag before straps and lining and the finished project. I honestly did not think I would actually be able to do the bag this fast. But the marathon Sunday night helped.

Now I need to post the :photo here and untangle the mess at the end of this skein.

Photos:

Before straps and lining (kind of looks like a tulip bowl) clickable pics
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505870-1.jpg?t=1218506180 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505872.jpg)
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505873-1.jpg?t=1218506352 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505873.jpg)
Finished Bag
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505878-1.jpg?t=1218506446 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505878.jpg)
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505877-1.jpg?t=1218506519 (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218505877.jpg)

[marikamum]

Okay I finally finished the bag and I am waiting for photobucket to upload the pictures of the bag before straps and lining and the finished project. I honestly did not think I would actually be able to do the bag this fast. But the marathon Sunday night helped.

Now I need to post the :photo here and untangle the mess at the end of this skein.

Photos:
...

:cheer :woo :clap :mdust :clap :woo :cheer

Yay! Carla! Looking great! :D You are the first :flakeer to finish your challenge (I know you doubled it, but... still...)

Kidget, good luck! Hopefully second time is the charm :mdust :2magic...

Crystal, congrats on finding your pattern :)

Go, Team Accessories!

[sissie44]

hello team Accessories ... just checking on the completion .. I'm in team Sissie44 Seniors.... looks like some really nice work being done here


:cheer:cheerKEEP UP THE GREAT WORK:cheer:cheer

[Carla J]

:cheer :woo :clap :mdust :clap :woo :cheer

Yay! Carla! Looking great! :D You are the first :flakeer to finish your challenge (I know you doubled it, but... still...)

Kidget, good luck! Hopefully second time is the charm :mdust :2magic...

Crystal, congrats on finding your pattern :)

Go, Team Accessories!

I met my original goal, but plan to make 2 other rectangle totes of my own design with the two other types of squares I had picked to use on my bag. Got to make more squares though. ....

:woo :woo GO TEAM ACCESSORIES!!!!! :woo :woo

Passing the MOJO to my Teammates......

[kidget29]

I am back on track, I am more then 80% done. I have altered the pattern but it is still the original design I am just working it vertical instead on horizontal.. (if that makes sense) . The base piece is done and one side. I will find the left side tonight and add the flowers. Then I will move on to the second one which I plan to make with Cotton.

Hugs

[Carla J]

:woo :woo MOJO sharing is working! Way to go Kidge :2rock! :woo :woo

Here's the Team Afghan march poem by Kristy:

Grab your yarn and grab your hooks,
Get your scissors and your books,
We can do it, yes we can,
We can make it Team Afghan!

and added Rosered:

Sound off - 1, 2
Sound off - 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2
3, 4!!!

Let's get that rhythm going! lol

We got to keep and eye on those 'ghan'ers --- Just remember that Team Accessories is so good :yes ,we don't need a march! :no

[teakaycee]

Good morning!
Looks like you guys are moving right along...... AWESOME.
Keep up the good work ladies........... I see Gold in them thar projects... great bag Carla.
Thought I would stop by... lend my support and pass out some water before I get busy with my project.
:water :water :water :water :water

:mug :crocheting
GO TEAM AFGHAN :cheer
Grab your yarn and grab your hooks,
Get your scissors and your books,
We can do it, yes we can,
We can make it Team Afghan!

[marikamum]

I met my original goal, but plan to make 2 other rectangle totes of my own design with the two other types of squares I had picked to use on my bag. Got to make more squares though. ....

:woo :woo GO TEAM ACCESSORIES!!!!! :woo :woo

Passing the MOJO to my Teammates......

Good to see you are keeping your expectations low, Carla :devil

:cheer Go Carla, Go :cheer

I am back on track, I am more then 80% done. I have altered the pattern but it is still the original design I am just working it vertical instead on horizontal.. (if that makes sense) . The base piece is done and one side. I will find the left side tonight and add the flowers. Then I will move on to the second one which I plan to make with Cotton.

Hugs

:yay Sounds good! I think I can visualise that... and if it solves the butterflying problem... :woo

Go Team Accessories!
Sound off, 1, 2
Sound off 3, 4
Sound off 1, 2, 3, 4....
1, 2.... 3, 4!

(Sorry, too early in the morning for true creativity like an accessories specific verse to the cadence... :coffee time!)

Cheers,
Marika the Mad Filetier aka Wanda in the event of magic dust-needing emergencies

[Carla J]

Good Morning Marika, :ty for your cheers even if you need :coffee

[Carla J]

I mostly cruised the ville and encouraged others to get their projects done as I had sore hands from my marathon sat/sun :crocheting. I did get 4 more squares done on the 24 -30 squares I need for my next tote. I have a little bit of the yarn left on this 14 oz skein.. it really has went along ways... that I can use to join the squares with. I think I will call it a night as I am :tired.

:cheer :cheer Go Team Accessories Go! :cheer :cheer

[kidget29]

99% done. Finished the pocket, scissor case, 2 flowers and 6 leafs last night and sewed buttons on. Need to finish the two flat flowers and add trim then definitely done!

:cheer

[Carla J]

99% done. Finished the pocket, scissor case, 2 flowers and 6 leafs last night and sewed buttons on. Need to finish the two flat flowers and add trim then definitely done!

:cheer
:woo :woo Kidge's got the MOJO! Go Girl Go! :woo :woo

:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:chee r

[Granny Square]

Wow, great progress Team Accessories! :woo

[Carla J]

Hello, I have slowed down a bit as sore hands and errands that needed to be done. I have made 8 more of my hidden angel squares and joined them with the other 4 I had already made. Here is a picture of when they were just joined horizantally, but have since finished the vertical joins for the one side of the tote bag.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1218663362.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218663362.jpg) clicky
I am almost done with another square and have decided that I will make 24 squares, 12 for each side. It will a plain strip for the short sides and bottom. I rather liked the strap pattern from the other bag I made so will use that for this tote. I may do something simular for the next tote if I have time.

[missmaxx]

Hello, I have slowed down a bit as sore hands and errands that needed to be done. I have made 8 more of my hidden angel squares and joined them with the other 4 I had already made. Here is a picture of when they were just joined horizantally, but have since finished the vertical joins for the one side of the tote bag.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1218663362.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218663362.jpg) clicky
I am almost done with another square and have decided that I will make 24 squares, 12 for each side. It will a plain strip for the short sides and bottom. I rather liked the strap pattern from the other bag I made so will use that for this tote. I may do something simular for the next tote if I have time.


Very nice Carla! You're doing great!

[Carla J]

Thanks Cos... uummm.. Nancy. I am waiting for photobucket to get the pic with the vertical joins so I can post the pic of finished side here.

[Carla J]

:yay the pic of the finished side finished downloading....
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1218671755.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1218671755.jpg)

clicky

[craziebunny]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/TampaDoll/gifs/wave.gif

[kidget29]

:clapI am done!!:clap Because this item is for a swap I am waiting until she receives to to post my pic. I am mailing tomorrow so will post soon. I am now beginning the second one.
:yay
Hugs

[Carla J]

:jumpyay:jumpyay:bow:fame:bow:2rock:h5:ghug

Woo Hoo Kidge did it! Woo Hoo!


GOOOOO TEAM!

[kidget29]

I am 1/3 done with the base piece for the second caddy (I am keeping this one) I am doing this one in cotton and already see a marked difference.

:cheerGO TEAM:cheer

[Carla J]

I am 1/3 done with the base piece for the second caddy (I am keeping this one) I am doing this one in cotton and already see a marked difference.

:cheerGO TEAM:cheer
:applause :cheer Go Kidge Go! :cheer :applause

[crycop]

I have gotten side tracked! I've not been able to start my purse because my pseudo-daughter (friends middle child) is heading to college in less than 2 weeks and has requested an afghan for her dorm room. I have put aside my own desire for a felted purse to work on her afghan...a labor of love. Is there a chance I can finish this, start and complete my goal of a felted purse before the 24th???? I have my doubts but will not give up!

[Carla J]

I have gotten side tracked! I've not been able to start my purse because my pseudo-daughter (friends middle child) is heading to college in less than 2 weeks and has requested an afghan for her dorm room. I have put aside my own desire for a felted purse to work on her afghan...a labor of love. Is there a chance I can finish this, start and complete my goal of a felted purse before the 24th???? I have my doubts but will not give up!
Maybe you could put in the Athletes thread that you are switching your project to the 'ghan and have the felted purse your personal goal. I think we all understand.

There is someone on Team HAP or is it FA that makes premie blankets for their local hospital, and posted that there was a little one that wasn't doing well. As a special request from the hospital staff, she was asked to do a blanket. She said her games project would be on hold until the blanket was done.

Both your requested projects are "labor of love" and I think we all understand.

[craziebunny]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r10/tomovuk/kittyo.giflookiing around.. great job all

[Carla J]

Awww, here kitty kitty...

[kidget29]

2nd Caddy Base done and edged. ..

Passing the baton to the new runner as I have to get some :tired ZZZZ's so I don't :out at work


:night

[Carla J]

2nd Caddy Base done and edged. ..

Passing the baton to the new runner as I have to get some :tired ZZZZ's so I don't :out at work


:night
:eek Baton! We have a Baton.... I don't remember having a Baton... :rofl... I am :tired too... Just trying to finish this square before I go to :sleep.

[missmaxx]

Just being nosey and checking in......


Sounds like everyone here is working hard. WTG!

Good Luck! :clover

[Carla J]

GOOO TEAM ACCESSORIES GOOO!

I found out that my totes will not count as they were not in the original posting. :(

Only the H. (I can never spell it right) bag does as it was in the original post. :)

But I have decided to keep making the extra totes as my own personal challenge along with those that have not completed their projects. Since I have been :cheerleading the other Teams all along (haveing to much fun with that too) I am going to continue to do so.

P.S. I have found our Team's gorgeous masseur, Sven, had been lured away by Cos's :mdust. He has recovered and is available for our fellow teammembers. Yaaa! :)

[Carla J]

As the demand for massages increased, we had to call in Sven's sister for extra help. Here is teammate already receiving their turn.

[kidget29]

:cheer:clap I am Done!! :clap:cheer

I hope to post pictures as soon as my partner has hers, then I will unveil mine!! They are completely different its funny ... you will see.

:hug

[Carla J]

:woo :woo :jumpyay :jumpyay:bow:party:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:jumpyay
Kidge did it! Congratulations! YAAAAYY TEAM!

GOOO TEAM GOOOO!

[zeropixie]

:cheerGo Team Go:cheer

[marikamum]

:cheer:clap I am Done!! :clap:cheer

I hope to post pictures as soon as my partner has hers, then I will unveil mine!! They are completely different its funny ... you will see.

:hug

:yay

Go Team Accessories (WOW, you all have two golds {or more?} allready! Come send some mojo over to us filetiers!...)!

:cheer

[Carla J]

Marika, you put your Joe in your Crochetville coffee cup and get mo...

(I know that's really bad...)

I have managed to finish unofficial project, the Hidden Angels tote (both pics are clicky):
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219102821.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219102821.jpg)
And my dark glamour shot of it:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219102820.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219102820.jpg)

[angelfire]

Marika, you put your Joe in your Crochetville coffee cup and get mo...

(I know that's really bad...)

I have managed to finish unofficial project, the Hidden Angels tote (both pics are clicky):
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219102821.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219102821.jpg)
And my dark glamour shot of it:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219102820.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219102820.jpg)
Carla, great tote, thank you for sharing.

Jimbo welcome back, the pictures on your blog of Alaska are wonderful, love the hooks too, an F hook ...totally awesome.

I was able to complete two squares this evening,
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/004-1.jpg

[Carla J]

:yay AMY!!!!

Goooo Team Accessories Goooo!

[kidget29]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/kidget29/hookcase-1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/kidget29/cadfront.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/kidget29/crochetcad-1.jpg

[amdm]

The hook caddy is absolutely stunning. Very pretty design, very well-made.

[Carla J]

:cheer :cheer Wow Kidge that is gorgeous! :cheer :cheer

To the rest of our teammates... and visitors that are participating individually or on other teams....
:spin :spin Repeat after me.... I can finish....I can finish....I am gold....I can finish....I can finish. :spin :spin :D

[CyM]

Those projects look amazing!!

I'm so happy with my purse! I started it and pulled it out so many times over the past several months. I bought the yarn in November, and the lining and zipper not long after that. I finally just went with a simple stitch and kept going. I definitely like it! Now I have a purse that is better for dressing up (my other one is rainbow striped) and still holds everything.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2785247662_f91a830256_m.jpg

Here's my lining that I'm most proud of. I love the little rosebuds!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2784394971_2b97961366_m.jpg

Here's my embellishments. The red flower and the one on the purse are Yarncat's patterns.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2784392253_330d757c79_m.jpg

[Carla J]

Wow! That looks excellent CyM! :cheer :cheer :jumpyay

[Carla J]

Someone just pointed out the notification bar for the time for the end of the games:
"The end is near for the 2008 Crochet Games of Ancient Greece!
The closing ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 8 AM Eastern time on August 24.
Official time to stop work on your crochet challenge is 11 AM Eastern time on August 24."

[frogrockr]

Hey Team Accessories!!!

just dropped in to say :bounce :bounce :bounce Nearly there!!! WTG!!!!

:woo :woo :cheer :woo :woo

Nearly done everyone!! It all looks fabulous!!!

Manda

[Carla J]

Here is the last unofficial tote that I just finished at 9:45 pm.
Here is the front of the bag: http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219546528.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219546528.jpg)
Here is the back of the bag:http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/th_1219546529.jpg (http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/1219546529.jpg)
:jumpyay I am done! :jumpyay

[CyM]

That looks great! What a neat idea for a tote bag. It's so nice to have projects finished and ready to use, isn't it?

[Carla J]

That looks great! What a neat idea for a tote bag. It's so nice to have projects finished and ready to use, isn't it?
:yes sure is! already using them!

[melinda9723]

Just wanted to let everyone know I started a thank you post for Amy here
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1425302#post1425302

please feel free to stop by and post a thank you note if you want. Way to go everyone :cheer

[Carla J]

:jumpyay :jumpyay Don't http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/smilies/panicsmiley.gif. http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/smilies/winner.gif ......

Kidge!!!!!!!

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n366/carlajob/smilies/touchdown.gif and she scores the Gold Medal Grand Prize..... and the crowd goes wild!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS KIDGE! And to all the prize winners!

[angelfire]

Carla J won something too.

[kidget29]

Carla .. you are a blast gal....

Thank you so much for making the event fun fun fun..

And congratulations to you also for winning a fabulous prize... :hug

:ghug

Great Games all!!

[kidget29]

And Congratulations to our own...ldyer1... she won also

pretty good stats

:hug

[Carla J]

I didn't see that. I had to go back and check it out. I don't have an O hook. Well I might now. Thank you Angelfire for your donation!

Yes and Laura too.... Congratulations to all the participants, not just the prize winners... because everyone here is a winner in my book!!!!

[CraftyGal]

I got it started, however I was unable to finish it. It was nuts, the instruction are not clear and I was unable to find anything that explained it even better. I could not tell where the cable was supposed to go or the cluster.

It was frustrating and is now hibernating until I can figure out what I how to work this stitch.

Cora

[Carla J]

I got it started, however I was unable to finish it. It was nuts, the instruction are not clear and I was unable to find anything that explained it even better. I could not tell where the cable was supposed to go or the cluster.

It was frustrating and is now hibernating until I can figure out what I how to work this stitch.

CoraI am soooo sorry that it is a frustrating pattern that isn't written clearly enough to understand. :hugs

[CraftyGal]

I am soooo sorry that it is a frustrating pattern that isn't written clearly enough to understand. :hugs

That is why when I design a pattern I make it so clear a child can understand it.

Cora

[crycop]

I didn't even get started on my Greek project. Boo me!! I ended up in the hospital for 4 days. I had the yarn, hook and pattern but not the gumption. Congrats to all those who DID get their project complete. Yeah to all of you!!!

[Carla J]

I didn't even get started on my Greek project. Boo me!! I ended up in the hospital for 4 days. I had the yarn, hook and pattern but not the gumption. Congrats to all those who DID get their project complete. Yeah to all of you!!!
Oh my, I am sooo sorry. Are you feeling better know? I hope so! :hugs