Team FA Awareness

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

[angelfire]

Hello Ladies,
I have my supplies ready and I am warming up so I don't cramp up during competition. I know that it will be an uproad effort to get our goals met. Let's get ready and make sure all of our goals are balanced with family time.

Have fun.:crocheting

[Cherri]

Hi angelfire & everyone! :hi I have my supplies ready and I'm anxious to get started. My husband decided to take next week off so that should make it even more challenging for me to get this done. :eek But I'm psyched!!!!

GO TEAM!!!!! :cheer:cheer:clap:cheer:cheer

[angelfire]

Hi angelfire & everyone! :hi I have my supplies ready and I'm anxious to get started. My husband decided to take next week off so that should make it even more challenging for me to get this done. :eek But I'm psyched!!!!

GO TEAM!!!!! :cheer:cheer:clap:cheer:cheer
put a crochet hook in his hand and tell him he can help me make squares :lol

[Cherri]

put a crochet hook in his hand and tell him he can help me make squares :lol


If only!!! :rofl Ya know, he's a great guy and I love him to death :manyheart, but he's totally clueless about crochet. :think :lol

[Lisaizme]

I don't know if I'm on the official list yet, but have applied to be an athlete and to be put on this team.

Raring to go tomorrow.. do we know what time the Ancient games begin? (I'm in central time.. )

[Cherri]

Hi Lisa! :hug How's it going? Thanks for joining the team! I'm pretty sure the opening ceremonies start at 8AM EST. I think that makes it 7AM CST. I'm sure Amy will let us know, but I'd start looking then.

Thanks again, Lisa!!! :hug:hug

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[jmccrochet]

I'm nearly ready. I just have to balance my goals with my actualy job! :eek

Joyce
Hello Ladies,
I have my supplies ready and I am warming up so I don't cramp up during competition. I know that it will be an uproad effort to get our goals met. Let's get ready and make sure all of our goals are balanced with family time.

Have fun.:crocheting

[jmccrochet]

:laughroll:laughroll:laughrollput a crochet hook in his hand and tell him he can help me make squares :lol

[jmccrochet]

Well, for EDT it's 8:08:08 a.m., so 7:08:08?

Joyce
I don't know if I'm on the official list yet, but have applied to be an athlete and to be put on this team.

Raring to go tomorrow.. do we know what time the Ancient games begin? (I'm in central time.. )

[Cherri]

I'm nearly ready. I just have to balance my goals with my actualy job! :eek

Joyce

Hi Joyce! Great to see you. Take a few sick days :lol (just kidding) !

[jmccrochet]

After the week I've had, I'd love to
Joyce
Hi Joyce! Great to see you. Take a few sick days :lol (just kidding) !

[dragonpuck]

hook in hand and ready to go-i'm not sure i'll get started a 6am:eek but will be
working on my afghan on friday for sure!!!

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Everyone!!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer
Are you ready!!!! I've got my hooks warming up!!! This sure was a busy place last night :lol! Sorry I couldn't get in on the fun, but these darn thunderstorms keep getting in my way of 'puter time! :( Of course, they didn't keep me from :crocheting, I managed to get a few squares done for the charity blitz! See ya later!!!! GO TEAM!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

hook in hand and ready to go-i'm not sure i'll get started a 6am:eek but will be
working on my afghan on friday for sure!!!

Hi Lynn! Great to see ya!!! :hug This is soooooo exciting!! :yay

[Cherri]

Good Morning Everyone!!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer
Are you ready!!!! I've got my hooks warming up!!! This sure was a busy place last night :lol! Sorry I couldn't get in on the fun, but these darn thunderstorms keep getting in my way of 'puter time! :( Of course, they didn't keep me from :crocheting, I managed to get a few squares done for the charity blitz! See ya later!!!! GO TEAM!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

Greetings, Ann! :hug I'd like to say I'm ready but I'm still asleep. :morcoffee I'm sooooo happy it's finally here! :yes

[grannyannie]

Greetings, Ann! :hug I'd like to say I'm ready but I'm still asleep. :morcoffee I'm sooooo happy it's finally here! :yes
LOL! I'm working on my second cup! :morcoffee

[angelfire]

I am drinking my Diet Pepsi Max, need that Ginsing. ready to start in a few minutes, have my patterns ready, looking for a few more ideas.

[Cherri]

Good morning team! :ghug It's almost time to start. :yay:dance Are we ready? Are we psyched? Are we...awake? :eek

Let's kick some ataxia butt!!!!!!!!!! GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[angelfire]

Five minutes and counting :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

EEeeeeek! I missed the kickoff (so to speak). :blush

Has anybody figured out how to type and crochet at the same time? If so, let me know!!!!! :lol

[jadyn05]

I missed the kick off too, but I'm here, and thinking this is gonna jump start my hooks some. I have my pattern and I'll get to work in the next couple hours. Sorry I've been MIA, but I am here!!!

[Cherri]

I missed the kick off too, but I'm here, and thinking this is gonna jump start my hooks some. I have my pattern and I'll get to work in the next couple hours. Sorry I've been MIA, but I am here!!!

Hi Ada! :hug Long time, no see! I'm taking a lunch break and then it's back to work. Good to see you!!! :yes

[tracyleigh]

Hi fellow team members:
I actually brought yarn/hooks with me to work to make a few squares on my lunch.
We are doing 8" squares right?

[Lisaizme]

I got started, but might have to shut down the computer soon. It's thundering and I can't risk having this hit by lightning. :(

Be back when I can.

[angelfire]

I am on my third Daisy square. taking a lunch break:blush

[jadyn05]

I am pluggin away at my Double Wedding Ring ghan, remember I'm only doing it lapghan size, so it's only 49 pieces...yea ONLY 49 :rofl

I've decided on, Black, medium purple, a sagish green, and a soft white. All colors already in my stash, and I think they will just look really nice together.

I have to do 4 1/2 pieces per day for the first 11 days, then join 10 pieces per day for the last 5 days. I'll do more each day as time allows, but I think it'll be a good pace.

I have 1 of my pieces done so far for today, worked up in about an hr, but that was WITH interuptions, so should go smoother once kids are sleeping, :lol

Feels SO GOOD to have yarn running through my fingers.

I was wondering if anyone was interested in exchanging phone numbers, so we can chat as we go. I think toward the middle/end of this it might help... well should help me anyway :)

[angelfire]

Ada,
Way to go, great plan. :clap

[Cherri]

Hi Tracy! :hug I can't believe you're making squares at lunch :eek. Yes, they're 8" (you should have them down to a science by now :lol).

Ada, those colors sound really pretty. You'll have to take pics once we get going.

I've finished the center of my afghan almost up to the first set of inserts(it's the 6 pointed star afghan). Thank God I've made one before so I didn't have any trouble. :)

[dragonpuck]

i am almost done with the first panel,:clap now comes the challenge - the second panel and on:eek

i am thinking that i may only be able to work on it am /late pm as i am afraid it is going to get hot on my legs

but i have some smaller projects that i can work on midday( borders on saltine grannys ),
i expect to be able to finish by closing ceremony. the pattern works up faster that i anticipated( may have to edit this when i get to the second panel-" join as you go" is not something i do!):hook

[jmccrochet]

I just wanted to report that 1) I missed the kickoff and 2) I did get started on one of the scarf/hat sets I plan to send to Jimbo for the auction. I am on row five of the scarf. Now must get ready to for work (sigh)

Joyce

[Lisaizme]

Still raining (and my poor schnauzer is going nuts.. she insists that it can't be raining out all of the doors to outside.. and when I open them to prove that it is indeed raining out THAT door.. she just looks at me as if to say.. why did you let this happen. LOL), but the thunder has stopped, so I'm back.

I got one square finished. I feel bad that I'm not taking on such ambitious projects as the rest of you.. until I start thinking about all that I need to do today to get ready for dd's visit.. and the possibility that I'll have to drive 3 hours to pick her up instead of 90 min. (she's had great difficulty making connections the last two times she's flown) and that we have 2 (maybe 3) doctor appts next week for her and then jury pool to get her out of.. etc. etc. and then I don't feel so bad.

Here's the one I've gotten done.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FARA_Square_1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FARA_Square_1.jpg)

It's mainly ILTY and a little TLC Essentials.

[grannyannie]

:cheer:cheerHi Team!!!:cheer:cheer

I needed a break, yeah, already, lol!!! Just finished my first scarf! :cheer Only 19 more to go! :hook Of course I started with one I made up, so I sort of know what I was doing and it went a little faster! Actually I beat my own record for this one by about a 1/2 hour!!!:clap :lol. Ok, breaks over! Time to make the matching wristband. Then maybe I should pay some bills this week...:think LOL! See you later!!:hook

[grannyannie]

Lisa, that's a beautiful square!!!!:cheer

[tracyleigh]

I managed to get one square done on my lunch.
Wish I could figure out how to crochet and drive/work/eat/sleep at the same time....LOL

Back to work

[grannyannie]

I just wanted to report that 1) I missed the kickoff and 2) I did get started on one of the scarf/hat sets I plan to send to Jimbo for the auction. I am on row five of the scarf. Now must get ready to for work (sigh)

Joyce

Hi Joyce!!! Work, boo, hiss, don't they know the Ancient Greek Games are going on, lol!!!

[Cherri]

Ok, taking a break - got a cramp in my hand, LOL!!!!!!!!!

Lynn, glad you got a panel done. Join as you go is my favorite. It's really easy. :yes

Lisa, that's a beautiful square. :c9

Ann, you're just a maniac with those scarves. :cheer

Joyce, sorry you have to go to work. :(

Tracy, I still can't believe you're crocheting when you should be eating. :lol

Ok, my cramp let up. Hubby came home early today and fell asleep :eek. He's been working 12-14 hour days this week and is sooo tired. Poor baby. :)

[angelfire]

These are the five squares that I was able to accomplish today.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/003.jpg
I plan on doing five more daisy squares tomorrow. Now I am off to warm up for my heat in Team HAP.:manyheart

[Cherri]

These are the five squares that I was able to accomplish today.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/003.jpg
I plan on doing five more daisy squares tomorrow. Now I am off to warm up for my heat in Team HAP.:manyheart

They're sooooooo pretty, Bonnie!!!:clap:clap:clap Good luck with Team HAP! :hug

[jadyn05]

Bonnie,
Those daisy's are really really pretty!!!

I wanted to post a quick pic:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01347.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01347.jpg)


This is 4 of the 4 1/2 pieces I needed to make today to keep on target for the GOLD!!!

My 1/2 piece is going to be another white strip, since that is the piece I need to make the most of, I really don't want to get to the last few days of making pieces and ONLY have white pieces to make.... it would be boring, so I'm pacing myself a bit. Today I really wanted to make 1 of each of the 4 types of pieces I need for the project, to get a feel for what it entails. :yes

I'm feeling confident, and am about to go back to the couch and crochet some more!! I'll post again before midnight with my final total for the day.

[Cherri]

Wow Ada! That seems sooooo hard. :eek You sure did pick a challenging project. I can't wait to see how they go together. :yes


Here's my progress so far. As you can see, Kaz decided to walk by just as I was taking the picture. The colors are rust, fall varigated, dk sage and ecru (I know it looks white in the pic). I was leery about the combo but I think it will be nice, expecially to auction in the fall.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics1.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics1.jpg)

We're off to a great start!!!!! :clap:clap GO TEAM GO!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

[Carla J]

Just stopped in....

:cheer:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer


Yeaaaa TEAM! You guys are looking great! Thanks for sharing all the pretty pictures of your projects!

[jadyn05]

Cherri that is sooooo pretty, can't wait to see it grow!!!

[jmccrochet]

Cherri, the colors are great. You're right about the fall colors.

Ada, I can't wait to see your project come together.

Angelfire, love those daisy squares.

I feel like my project just isn't as challenging as some of yours, but I honestly and freakin' that I won't get stuff done before the games end (and given the shifts i have to work today and Monday and a graduation party Sunday, I might just eak by)

Joyce

[wiz3283]

:cheerGo Team Go!!!! :cheer

Sorry I was not able to join you for the games but I am making some things for the auction. Please let me know when the deadline is for the auction and where to send the items. I really wanted to join you but with working so many hours and having so many commitments already I did not want to dissapoint myself or anyone else. So if you dont mind me jumping in here every now and then, I will be here to cheer you all on.
:cheer GO TEAM GO!!!! :cheer

[jadyn05]

Ok, i'm stopping for tonight, my goal was to make 4 1/2 pieces, I made 5 1/2 pieces and assembled 3!!!! :cheer So, I'm starting with my best foot forward for sure! Here is what I'm looking like as I get ready for bed

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01349.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01349.jpg)

[Cherri]

I'm stopping for the night. Just wanted to pop in one last time today. I got a couple more rows done.

Joyce, try not to stress over this. There's still lots of time.

Ada, it's going to be gorgeous!

Tammy, good to see you. Jimbo would like to have all auction items received by October 10th. Just send me a PM and I'll give you the address and fill you in on some other info that Jimbo will need. And, of course you're welcome to "pop in" here any time. We'd love to have you. :hug

[angelfire]

Joyce, don't stress out we all have different circumstances.

Ada, great job today, it is always good to be a bit ahead as you never know what is going to happen

Cherri, lovely colors andeI am amazed once again by how fast your fingers fly.

Tammy we love to have you pop in and out. anytime

[Cherri]

Good Morning TEAM!!!!!!:ghug Did any of you guys see the Opening Ceremonies last night? We watched some of it and I was in AWE!!!! It was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! :yes Day 2 is here and I'm all psyched up but I have to run some errands this morning. :( I won't be able to start till later this afternoon. I hope everyone has a great day!!!!!!!! :)

GO TEAM :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer WE RULE!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[wiz3283]

:yawn Good Morning everybody.:hug Just popped in to say hi and give you a little:coffee some :tea and tell you there are extra :kettle on the stove in case you need them. I know at the end of this round there wont be anything but bald :1sheep left in this group. Have a good day everybody and happy :hook:crocheting:cheer

[dragonpuck]

well, i knew this particular pattern would be a challenge, i do ok once i get my panel started ,have even come to grips with the join-as- you -go aspect,however i have to admit to multiple false starts, am on panel three (of 12 i think-depends on the size) and i STILL am frogging out as i can't seem to get the new panel started in a way that it will join up:angry
just when i threaten to start something different it FITS:think now if i could just figure out what i did:sigh

am not sure of my color combo either, but will plug along-:( it may look better once i get to the third color
will post a scan or something once i finish the third panel

[tracyleigh]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_MadeAugust8001.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/MadeAugust8001.jpg)

Here are the first three squares. I would have got a few more done last night but we lost the power for about three hours. That's okay, I was tired from working all week anyways. Guess I could have broken out the Crochet Lite hooks...LOL Except that it was so dark in here that I couldn't find them.:lol

[Lisaizme]

. I know at the end of this round there wont be anything but bald :1sheep left in this group. Have a good day everybody and happy :hook:crocheting:cheer

Well, I guess we'll just have to crochet them some sweaters huh?

:rofl

:lol

I'm up and trying not to be mad at ds who has trashed the bedroom that I spent boocoo $$ getting redone last summer during the middle of my nervous breakdown over having cancer.. grrrrrr.. good thing he's not home right now.

dd got to houston and has not (yet) missed her connection. dh is on his way to pick her up. she'll be surprised.. he usually leaves that joy to me. If for some reason her connecting flight is VERY delayed.. I get to go get her in H-town. Have done that the last two visits.. hopefully we're due for a good luck.

I have a basket of laundry to fold and a square to finish for another charity not in the Games then if the dryer hasn't buzzed, I can start another for FA.

Who am I going to send mine too as I won't have enough for an afghan.. who wants to be the lucky recipient? Would 12 8" squares make a lapghan?? Hmmmmmm. I dont do those much, so I'm not sure.

[Cherri]

I'm back from my errands but still need to clean some :yell before I can start.

Tammy - :rofl You're so funny!
Lynn - :hugI hope it gets better for you.
Tracy - :lol Can you really use those hooks in the dark? Nice squares! :clap
Lisa - Glad dh made the trip instead. :yes Squares will be sent to angelfire, items to Jimbo. :)

See you all in a while. :ghug

[angelfire]

I am back from the PO and ready to get back to squares this morning, I have one done and hope to get four more done today.
:manyheart
Tammy, thank you for providing my smile of the day:lol
Tracy, you always amaze me with your quickness
Lizaisme, I know what you mean about some people trashing bedrooms, hubby had to go towork early today and didn't want to turn on the light to find his clothes so he kept pulling things down to find the "right reflective shirt"
Cherri, you can always help me clean, I have DIL coming in a couple weeks and I better not have any dust bunnies hiding.

[Lisaizme]

Hey.. if there's help in cleaning being offered.. I NEED it desperately. I'm like one of the families on the show Clean House.

If there was a Texas version, I'd be on it.

[jadyn05]

Hey ladies, I have another 1 1/2 white pieces done, and an octagon done (those are black) Now yesterday I joined as much of what I made as I could, and the process is a bit to take on. I'm thinking it's definitely the joining on this project that makes it rated a 4 of 4 on difficulty. I also think that I am going to try and continue to join them as they are completed, I'd hate to miss out on the gold because I couldn't weave in all these ends in time!! So, left for me to do today to stay on track is to finish the white section I have started, do another 1/2 of a white section, and complete 1 green section. That keeps me on target, but I think then I should at least join 2 completed whites to the green, but I have to work Today, Tomorrow and Monday, so maybe I'll join all the pieces I make the next few days on Tuesday when I don't have to work. I'm just not sure if waiting to join till the pieces are all done is going to end up being wise, but if I decide to join as I make the pieces then I need to re-work my plan.

I'm rambling I know, I'll post more later. Oh and I found a real life use for Algebra with 2 variables, and based on the equation I used to chart my progress. At the end of Day 1 I was 8.84% completed with my project! :cheer

[Cherri]

Hey, don't any of you guys look to me to clean your houses!!! :eek I have a hard enough time with my own. I wish I could hire a maid :yes (and a cook, and a landscaper, and a chauffer, and......). :lol

[angelfire]

Ada, I agree joining as you go is wise, I have done a Double Wedding ring quilt and that seemed the best for me, It is definitely a project and a 4 of 4 difficulty. You go girl:cheer

[grannyannie]

Hey, don't any of you guys look to me to clean your houses!!! :eek I have a hard enough time with my own. I wish I could hire a maid :yes (and a cook, and a landscaper, and a chauffer, and......). :lol

LOL! I second that!!! I do the cooking and a little cleaning, the rest is up to DH!

Well, I've had a slow start to the day, but I'm about to really get moving (I hope!) I did manage to finish my second scarf, but that's about all so far today. Made a batch of fresh blueberry muffins, then a couple of seizures took over :(. Darn things really slow me down! I'm feeling better now and ready to :crocheting! Anyone want a :coffeeand a muffin before DH eats them all :lol!
Here's a pic of my progress! GO TEAM!!!:cheer:cheer:cheer
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_miscaugustcrochet003.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/miscaugustcrochet003.jpg)wish the colors showed up better! they are so much prettier in real life! The blue has purple in it too, like jewel tones!

[Lisaizme]

Those are gorgeous Ann.

[dragonpuck]

here is a scan of my afghan so far

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/dragobpuck/th_scan0004.jpg (http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/dragobpuck/scan0004.jpg)


the colors don't quite show up right

[Cherri]

Lynn - WOW!!! What a beautiful pattern! What's it called? It looks challenging. It's going to be BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!:yes You're doing a great job!!!:clap

Ann - The scarves are beautiful! :clap What kind of yarn is the blue one? It looks soooooo soft. :c9

Ada - I think it's better to join as you go along, too. I bet it would be overwhelming at the end. You're doing a great job. I can't wait to see more of it together. :yes Oh, btw, I use algebra all the time to figure stuff out, but I haven't found a use for 2 variables in my crocheting. :lol

[jadyn05]

Bonnie and Cheryl, Thanks for the encouragement!! I'm going to definitely join them as they are made, I'll reap from the wisdom of Bonnie who has done this before :yes

Lynn- your project is beautiful, can't wait to continue to watch it grow!!

GO TEAM FARA!!!!

[jmccrochet]

Oooooo, pretty

Joyce
here is a scan of my afghan so far

http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/dragobpuck/th_scan0004.jpg (http://i526.photobucket.com/albums/cc344/dragobpuck/scan0004.jpg)


the colors don't quite show up right

[grannyannie]

:cheer:cheer Looks like everyone's doing great!!!:cheer:cheer GO TEAM!!!

Cherri, I used Lion chenille for the blue scarf. It's called Paris Print. I've never worked with chenille before and I was kicking myself when I started, but after the 1st couple of rows it got much better, lol! I really like the way it turned out and it is nice and soft!

[angelfire]

Lynn, your panels are wonderful, looking forward to your progress.
Ann, your scarves look great
I love to see the creativity of each member, I have a few squares done, but want to do at least two more before quitting for the day and going to rectangles. I told myself to work on squares until 3 p.m. each day.

[dragonpuck]

[quote=Cherri;1404644]Lynn - WOW!!! What a beautiful pattern! What's it called? It looks challenging. It's going to be BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!:yes You're doing a great job!!!:clap

not sure what it is called but i seem to finally have gotten it,:cheer 4 panels down ,i am going to take a break, finish off a skein( saltines) and do an angel or two for another charity project:angel

[Cherri]

Lynn, I'm glad it's going better. :yes:):hug

[Cherri]

Hi Team! I just thought I'd share my progress so far. I'll probably work on it some more this evening. It's coming along. :)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)

[grannyannie]

Hi Team! I just thought I'd share my progress so far. I'll probably work on it some more this evening. It's coming along. :)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)

Cherri, it's beautiful!

I'm still struggling along with my same scarf for today (#3). I think it'll be the only one I get done today, but hopefully it will get done! I did finish 2 wristbands though! :cheer

[jadyn05]

Cheryl- that is so pretty!!! It's coming along very nicely!! What pattern are you using? How are u getting the extra points??

Ann- Wtg on your progress on the scarves, can't wait to see more!

Bonnie- Still can't believe you're taking on two teams for the games, I'm in awe :cheer

And here is my progress for today, I may make a piece or two more this evening, but I'm not sure yet, I'm feeling kind of tired :( This progress puts me at 17.68% complete, I am still on target for Gold!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01350.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01350.jpg)

[angelfire]

Ada, that is really pretty.
Cherri, I love the looks of that, you do such wonderful work.
here is my squares for the day;
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-1.jpg, seven more for a total of 12 so far

[jmccrochet]

Very pretty Cherri. I can see the colors better on my home computer than work and it's even more stunning

Joyce
Hi Team! I just thought I'd share my progress so far. I'll probably work on it some more this evening. It's coming along. :)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_Olympics2.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/Olympics2.jpg)

[jmccrochet]

Ada, I love watching your DWR quilt come together. Bonnie, the squares are beautiful.

I have been plugging along today. Haven't showered or anything, just :crocheting away. I have finished one scarf and nearly completed the hat to go with it. I don't know why I was stressing out yesterday. Guess I would've rather been :crocheting instead of working :blush

Joyce
Cheryl- that is so pretty!!! It's coming along very nicely!! What pattern are you using? How are u getting the extra points??

Ann- Wtg on your progress on the scarves, can't wait to see more!

Bonnie- Still can't believe you're taking on two teams for the games, I'm in awe :cheer

And here is my progress for today, I may make a piece or two more this evening, but I'm not sure yet, I'm feeling kind of tired :( This progress puts me at 17.68% complete, I am still on target for Gold!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01350.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01350.jpg)

Ada, that is really pretty.
Cherri, I love the looks of that, you do such wonderful work.
here is my squares for the day;
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-1.jpg, seven more for a total of 12 so far

[Cherri]

Joyce - Way to go!!!!!! Glad you're more optimistic. We're all rooting for you. :cheer

Bonnie - Your squares are beautiful! :yes I can't believe the amount you've done so far. Between this and HAP, you're amazing! :clap

Ada - I can see how it's going to look!!!!! It's soooo exciting! It really is going to be gorgeous. :cheer To answer your question, the pattern is "Six-Pointed Star Afghan" by Annie's Attic.

Ann - I hope you feel better. :hug I can't imagine what it must be like to have seizures. There's still plenty of time to meet your goal. :cheer

I'm signing off for the night. I'm pooped. :lol See y'all tomorrow. :hug

[jmccrochet]

Joyce - Way to go!!!!!! Glad you're more optimistic. We're all rooting for you. :cheer




Thanks Cherri! And good night. I just wanted to pop in and post a pic of the hat and scarf, since it's finished (GO TEAM FA) :cheer:clap

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0758.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0758.jpg)

[angelfire]

Joyce that looks really great.

I have to admit that I have had two productive days...no hubby around either day and not being able to sleep does wonders. I know that tomorrow is laundry day and I will get a lot less done but I will try to get the three done I need a day to reach my goal.

[jadyn05]

joyce that set is really pretty.... man all these items going to the auction... I'm gonna have to save my money and bid big!!!

Go team :cheer

[jmccrochet]

My work schedule has been so whacky. I worked 50 hours last week and I have to do a second shift Monday. Tomorrow, a friend's son's going away/graduation party before he heads to basic training. But I'm taking along my bag for the other scarf hat set. I imagine tomorrow won't be real productive

Joyce
Joyce that looks really great.

I have to admit that I have had two productive days...no hubby around either day and not being able to sleep does wonders. I know that tomorrow is laundry day and I will get a lot less done but I will try to get the three done I need a day to reach my goal.

[jmccrochet]

Thanks Ada! I was originally going to do two sets for women, but decided in Oregon (Washington?) there may be men who need hats/scarves too. If I'm successful in getting both sets done and my lapghan for Sissie, I may try to do a shawl for the auction also.

Joyce
joyce that set is really pretty.... man all these items going to the auction... I'm gonna have to save my money and bid big!!!

Go team :cheer

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Everyone! :morcoffee
I love looking at everyone's progress! Your projects are are beautiful! :clap
I finally managed to get my one and only scarf finished for the day at about 10:30 last night. YEAH!!! I was so happy to finish that scarf, lol!

Cherri, I wanted to let you know that I've changed my donation to FA....I've decided to donate 5 scarves instead of just 2 like originally planned. I have a question for you too, lol! Should I only be posting pics of the scarves that I'm donating on here? Ok, time for more :morcoffee

:cheer:cheer GO TEAM!!!:cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

Cherri, I wanted to let you know that I've changed my donation to FA....I've decided to donate 5 scarves instead of just 2 like originally planned. I have a question for you too, lol! Should I only be posting pics of the scarves that I'm donating on here? Ok, time for more :morcoffee

Hi Ann! That's so nice of you to increase your donation. :hug Of course you can post all your pics!!!! You'd better post them, we all want to see them! :lol I don't care how many you donate; you're still on OUR TEAM and we're all rooting you on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO ANN !!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

Good morning TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!! :ghug
It's day 3 for us and I'm amazed at our progress. WE'RE DOING GREAT!!!!!!!:clap:clap:clap:clap
Joyce, your scarf set is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! :c9 Great job!!!!!!!! :clap

I have to go grocery shopping before I can start today. :sigh It's always something! :bang Anyway, I'll see you all when I get back. Since I'm going to Walmart, maybe I can get some toys, too (like yarn & movies). After all, why go shopping if I can't get a toy? :lol

GO TEAM!!!!!! WE RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[tracyleigh]

Everyone is doing so well.......go team!!!!

Here are the 6 squares I made yesterday.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_002.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Cha rity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/002.jpg)

Still working on my first cuppa coffee and scanning around the TV for something to watch while I crochet. This is my favorite time of the day. When everyone else is still in bed and I have peace and quiet.
I have a BBQ today for Casting off the Cold but I will be taking some yarn and hooks to make a few squares while I am there.

[Cherri]

Tracy, your squares are sooooo pretty. I love that dark varigated yarn. You're doing great!!!! :clap:clap Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!:clap:cheer:clap:cheer Have fun at the BBQ. :yes

[grannyannie]

Hi again!!!

Tracy you squares are sooo pretty! Have fun at the BBQ!!!

Cherri, have fun shopping! (at Walmart that is, lol! TOYS!!! :yay)

I'd better get busy. DH will be home from work soon and I haven't accomplished anything yet except a shower and 2 cups of coffee, lol! Time to warm up the hooks. I am NOT doing a scarf with sc today!!! :lol

Here's yesterday's scarf and wristbands.....

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_day2ofCGAG.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/day2ofCGAG.jpg)

[Lisaizme]

::: hijacking the thread for just a moment:::

Cherri, I was looking at your blog last night and saw a square that I thought was so pretty. And I was wondering where you found the pattern.

It's the orange one on this page:

http://cherrisblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/charity-blitz-may-2008.html

Thanks!!

:::returning you to your regularly featured posts:::

[jadyn05]

Tracy- great work on the squares!!!

Ann- Love the colors on that scarf, great wristbands too!!!

Me, I have made some pieces but depending on how long work takes today I'm not sure if they'll be joined or not today, but I have 2 more octagons, and eye and 3 white sections. 1 more eye and 1 more white section and I'll have all the pieces made I need to close the first "square" and attach this purple piece I have here taunting me saying "ha ha you can't do anything with me yet". I swear it blew a raspberry at me this morning :laughroll

Lucky for me I work from home, this week that is also my curse because I can see my yarn from my work station, and I wanna put off the work until I've finished more on my project.... :devil

I'll check back in later.

[Cherri]

I'm back!!!! :clap I hate shopping!!! :eek

Ann - Your scarf is soooo pretty. I love what you did with the colors. I wish I had an imagination. :lol

Lisa - That square on my blog is from a pattern called "Victorian Flowers" from Annie's Quilt & Afghan Club. I'm always looking for new square patterns so I use afghan patterns, too. :yes

Ada - Sorry you have to work. You may have to stick that piece in a drawer or something so it will stop tormenting you. :lol I can't wait to see how the "square" comes out. :)

I'd better get started on something. It's already after noon! :eek

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[Lisaizme]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Lisa - That square on my blog is from a pattern called "Victorian Flowers" from Annie's Quilt & Afghan Club. I'm always looking for new square patterns so I use afghan patterns, too. :yes


Well Phooey. I was hoping it was something available in the public domain.

Maybe I can look at it and come up with something close... Always fun to try and figure something out.

I'm ready to crochet, but ds is in my fav crocheting chair..so after he goes to work in a little bit.. and if dh doesn't claim the chair first.. I'll be in it and hooking away.

[grannyannie]

Ann - Your scarf is soooo pretty. I love what you did with the colors. I wish I had an imagination. :lol


Thanks for the compliments, but I used Red Heart Strata, it does all the stripes itself!!! First time I ever used it. It was on sale at Walmart and figured I'd give it a try. Sure am glad I did!!! Imagination, lol, I just (try to) follow the pattern on the label!:lol OOPS, just gave away my secret! :lol

Ada, better put that piece in a drawer and lock it! Teach it a lesson for taunting you, lol! Can't wait to see more of your work!!!

Lisa, hope you got your chair!!!!

:cheer GO TEAM!!!! :cheer

[Cherri]

Thanks for the compliments, but I used Red Heart Strata, it does all the stripes itself!!! First time I ever used it. It was on sale at Walmart and figured I'd give it a try. Sure am glad I did!!! Imagination, lol, I just (try to) follow the pattern on the label!:lol OOPS, just gave away my secret! :lol

:rofl I didn't know RH Strata did that!!!! :eek I'm gonna have to get me some of that! :lol

Well, I'm up to my 2nd set of inserts on my blankie. I hope to be past that point tonight. I'll probably take a pic tomorrow (way too many strings hanging out right now). :)

[Cherri]

Well, I finally finished the second set of inserts on my afghan!!! :clap:clap I really hate that part. :yes I'm signing off for tonight. See you guys tomorrow.

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE'RE DOING GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer:cheer:clap:clap:cheer

[Lisaizme]

Our walmart has clearanced out the RH Strata. I saw one skein when I was in the store last week. Good luck finding it.

I did see it listed at Smileys tho.. www.smileysyarns.com

I got some more squares made.. I think I'm going to double my goal..maybe. We'll see how it is next week with all the doc appts.

Pics coming soon.

[angelfire]

here are my 5 squares for today, I am making many Daisy squares in honor of a special friend.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-2.jpg

I won't be using them all in the same afghan but I am addicted to making them this weekend. :lol

[Cherri]

here are my 5 squares for today, I am making many Daisy squares in honor of a special friend.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-2.jpg

I won't be using them all in the same afghan but I am addicted to making them this weekend. :lol

Awww, that's sooo nice. I'm sure she'd love it. :manyheart Your squares are beautiful. I should have gotten that daisy pattern but I never did. I really love it. Great job, Bonnie! :clap:clap

[Cherri]

Good Morning Team !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :ghug
It's Day 4 of the Games and I'm still psyched to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:clap:cheer:clap I was an early riser today, due to some really loud :storm. Hubby's on vacation this week :clap. I love it when he's here. :bheart.
Anyway, I'll post a pic later of my afghan. I only have 24 rows to go (and maybe a border row). But, the bigger it gets, the longer the rows take. :(
Have a great day, everyone!!!!!!

Go Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111:cheer:clap:cheer:cheer: cheer

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Everyone!!! :cheer

Lisa, the Walmart I got the RH Strata at was clearancing it out too. Actually, they're getting rid of their entire craft dept!:( DH said he'd bring me back, but that was a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure there isn't much,if anything left by now. Not to fear! I did a good job of filling my cart the day I was there! :lol

Bonnie, you're squares are so pretty! That's so nice of you to be doing the daisy squares in honor of your friend!

Cherri, can't wait to see your pics!!! I've only done 1 ghan with added points and that was enough for me, lol! I keep thinking about buying that pattern, then change my mind. Think I'll stick with simple RR's! :yes You have my greatest respect for having the patience to do that pattern! My DIL just asked me to do a starghan for her new kindergarten classroom and I'm hoping she isn't talking about that one! :eek I'll tell her I know where she can bid on a beautiful one!!! (lol, bad MIL, bad, lol!)

Well, today is my day to do grocery shopping, so I'll be getting a late start. Maybe I'll get a wristband done on the ride, since it's a 1/2 hour ride to the store! Depends on how much DH wants to talk! I haven't mastered talking and :crocheting yet, lol! OH! forgot to tell you guys! I got 1 scarf and 1 wristband done yesterday and about 1/2 of another scarf. I'll post pics later!

GO TEAM!!!!:cheer

[Cherri]

Cherri, can't wait to see your pics!!! I've only done 1 ghan with added points and that was enough for me, lol! I keep thinking about buying that pattern, then change my mind. Think I'll stick with simple RR's! :yes You have my greatest respect for having the patience to do that pattern! My DIL just asked me to do a starghan for her new kindergarten classroom and I'm hoping she isn't talking about that one! :eek I'll tell her I know where she can bid on a beautiful one!!! (lol, bad MIL, bad, lol!)

Well, today is my day to do grocery shopping, so I'll be getting a late start. Maybe I'll get a wristband done on the ride, since it's a 1/2 hour ride to the store! Depends on how much DH wants to talk! I haven't mastered talking and :crocheting yet, lol! OH! forgot to tell you guys! I got 1 scarf and 1 wristband done yesterday and about 1/2 of another scarf. I'll post pics later!

:roflFor a second, I thought you'd figured out how to drive and crochet at the same time. What kind of a starghan does your DIL want? What type, size & colors? :think (Inquiring minds want to know) . I hope you don't hate grocery shopping as much as I do. At least you have hubby to keep you company. Looking forward to seeing your scarves. :hug

[dragonpuck]

I got up Sunday am and decided that i did NOT like the way my afghan looked so frogged out to the beginning panel and began again,:eek
much happier this time around:manyheart and i am back to where i was so progress should be made today- i suspect i will be done ahead of time so will then start on my an afghan for my DS- he bought a new couch, to replace the hand me down we gave him when we moved- his first furniture purchase-- one more step toward independence:D

[Cherri]

I got up Sunday am and decided that i did NOT like the way my afghan looked so frogged out to the beginning panel and began again,:eek
much happier this time around:manyheart and i am back to where i was so progress should be made today- i suspect i will be done ahead of time so will then start on my an afghan for my DS- he bought a new couch, to replace the hand me down we gave him when we moved- his first furniture purchase-- one more step toward independence:D

Gee, Lynn, what a bummer that you had to frog it all. :( Don't you hate it when you're just not happy with the way something is turning out? I'm glad that you're happier with it now. :yes You'll have to show us another picture when you can. What kind of afghan are you going to make for your son? Just curious. :) :hug

[Lisaizme]

Squares 2 through 7 completed. Ends still need to be woven in. The cream square is ontop of another square to make it stand out from the white background.

Dentist appt today, so don't know how much hooking/stitching I'll get done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA_23.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA_23.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA_45.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA_45.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA_67.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA_67.jpg)

[Lisaizme]

Awww, that's sooo nice. I'm sure she'd love it. :manyheart Your squares are beautiful. I should have gotten that daisy pattern but I never did. I really love it. Great job, Bonnie! :clap:clap

Isn't Krystal still giving it away? I seem to remember she started a yahoo group to help with sending it out.

[crochetluvknot]

spreading some cheer for every one :cheer you can do it :yay

[jmccrochet]

She is still giving it out. Just click on her link in her signature and you can still get it, through the yahoo group.

Joyce
BTW, everyone's doing great. I have to work second shift again today (boo) so I've done about all the crocheting I'm going to be able to today. Still have a hat and scarf to make for FA

Isn't Krystal still giving it away? I seem to remember she started a yahoo group to help with sending it out.

[angelfire]

here is link to Krystal16's yahoo group where when you join and if promise to send her a square for her charity ghans, you can get the pattern
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/krochetkrystal/?yguid=164451524
I made a differnt version a year ago and couldn't get it but her newest version is GREAT and quick.

[tracyleigh]

I managed to get 10 squares done yesterday. I will take a pic and post it when I get home from work today.

[Cherri]

Lisa, your squares are beautiful! Is that white one on the second row a freebie? I LOVE that one! Great job!!! :clap:clap:clap:cheer

Thanks guys for the info on the daisy square. I'll have to pop over and get it. I really do love it! :yes

Looking forward to your pics, Tracy!!!!

GO TEAM :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[grannyannie]

Hi folks! I'm back from shopping! :cheer Cherri, you're so funny! Wish I could figure out how to drive and crochet, lol! Heck, wish they'd let me drive!!! I miss it sooo much!:(

Lisa, I'm hoping that square is a freebie too! Very pretty! They're all great!!!

Tracy, 10 squares! You go girl!!! I still can't believe you're doing squares, lol! I thought you were all squared out, lol! Can't wait to see your pics!

Joyce, boo for 2nd shift! I worked that shift many years ago and it was my least favorite shift! Really messed up the day! :hug

dragonpuck, sorry you had to frog your ghan, but glad that your happier with it now! :yay Looking forward to the pics!

Well, I took pics of yesterday's scarf, but somehow managed to delete them too, lol! I'll take them over and post later! Now... time to get busy!:cheer

[angelfire]

I was on a roll this morning, this pattern only takes approx. 45 minutes each, so I made one in each varigated I had available.
Seven more to help find a cure fir FA Awareness

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-4.jpg


Lisa, your squares are lovely.

[Cherri]

Wow Bonnie! Those are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap You were on a roll.

Here's my progress. I'm not thrilled about the way it's coming out. I love the colors but I don't know if it will be big enough (it says it will be 69") and it's kind of stiff. Maybe after it's washed it will feel better. I guess I could add more points and keep going if I have to. :worried I'll have to wait and see.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_olympics4.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/olympics4.jpg)

[Lisaizme]

Lisa, your squares are beautiful! Is that white one on the second row a freebie? I LOVE that one! Great job!!! :clap:clap:clap:cheer



Lisa, I'm hoping that square is a freebie too! Very pretty! They're all great!!!



Wish I could oblige ya'll.. but it's not in the public domain.

It is from the Leisure Arts book "Contest Favorite Afghan Squares" #2986 "30 best squares from the Crochet with Heart Contest, plus 10 full size afghans" ISBN 2890602986.

I got it on eBay. Didn't pay too much for it.. and I've used it tons. Got it for the square with a heart in the middle.. but it turns out not to be my favorite of the ones in there.

That square is probably a tad bigger than 8".. the pattern calls for WW and a D (!) hook. I used an H and held the yarn tight and modified some rows (.. where a dc was called for, I did a hdc, etc.).

It's one of the ones shown as a whole afghan.. very pretty that way too.

If you don't want to deal with ebay.. Jennie Gaskins has it for sale too. She's a wonderful person to buy from.. very kind and will help you find things.

http://www.countryyarns.com/la006.htm

here's an ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Leisure-Arts-Contest-Favorites-Afghan-Squares-Crochet_W0QQitemZ120293153486QQihZ002QQcategoryZ11 797QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) auction currently at 99cents and 3.00 shipping.. not bad.

Hope this helps!!

[Snikki28]

Your works are awesome.... Love those variegated squares and the round ripple.

I have a stupid question and my curiousity has piqued since I saw this team on the athletes list, can someone pm me and tell me what FA is? I feel like I should know, but it escapes me.

TIA,

Nicole

[Lisaizme]

I was on a roll this morning, this pattern only takes approx. 45 minutes each, so I made one in each varigated I had available.
Seven more to help find a cure fir FA Awareness

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-4.jpg


Lisa, your squares are lovely.

Thanks Bonnie.

Where is that pattern from?

[Cherri]

Your works are awesome.... Love those variegated squares and the round ripple.

I have a stupid question and my curiousity has piqued since I saw this team on the athletes list, can someone pm me and tell me what FA is? I feel like I should know, but it escapes me.

TIA,

Nicole

Pm'd. :)

[angelfire]

Thanks Bonnie.

Where is that pattern from?http://www.spatulagraphics.com/krochet/sq_seven.html
it is the 7" Friendship Jewel square, I used a 4.5 mm hook and did the final rnd with hdc instead of sc.

[tracyleigh]

Here are my ten squares from yesterday.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August10-4.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August10-4.jpg)
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August10-6.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August10-6.jpg)

[grannyannie]

Wow! Everyone's pics look great! Here' mine including the ones that I accidently deleted earlier, lol!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_miscaugustcrochet006.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/miscaugustcrochet006.jpg)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_miscaugustcrochet005.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/miscaugustcrochet005.jpg)

DH says the top one (light blue) is too long. It is about 7" long! I was playing and wanted to see what I could do with this skein of Homespun, lol! Maybe I should have made it a little wider and a little shorter! OH, but it's so soft!!!

Lisa and Bonnie, thanks for sharing the info on your squares!!!

Cherri, the ghan is gorgeous! I bet it will soften up when it's wash. Don't worry!

Ok, back to work for me!

:cheer GO TEAM!!! :cheer

[Cherri]

Wow Tracy, your squares are great!!!!!!!!! :clap How did you find time to do that AND go to a BBQ? :)

Ann, love the scarves & wristbands.:clap I don't think it's too long, they can wrap it a few times since it's skinny, too. I'm sure it's perfect. :)


Well, I took a little break from my afghan and got Krystal's Daisy pattern and actually made a square! :yay I'm so excited! I only have the border row left to do. I LOVE that square. :manyheart

Time to sign off for tonight. See y'all later. :)

GO TEAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[angelfire]

Yes, Tracy you are always amazing me with your speed. Love your squares and your dedication to your charities.
Ann,I think the scarves are greast and I don't think they are too long, I am short and love long scarves.
Tonight during the rest of the Packer game I am going to try to get a couple squares done,Daisy squares that is LOL
I know the pattern by heart now and to me it is a relaxing pattern, glad that you love it Cherri, I thought you would.

[tracyleigh]

I didn't make it to the BBQ yesterday. I wasn't feeling that great with the rain etc. I had a nap and then crocheted until it was time to make dinner. Then I went to my AA meeting. I am coming up on 2 years sober (August 13th).
I did finish 3 squares today. I will post a pic tomorrow.

[Carla J]

I didn't make it to the BBQ yesterday. I wasn't feeling that great with the rain etc. I had a nap and then crocheted until it was time to make dinner. Then I went to my AA meeting. I am coming up on 2 years sober (August 13th).
I did finish 3 squares today. I will post a pic tomorrow.
:woo :woo Go tracy Leigh Go :woo :woo

Congratulations on the 2 yrs. That is quite an accomplishment too!

[tracyleigh]

Nevermind, I decided to just take a pic and post it now....LOL

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August11.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August11.jpg)

I also joined the Yahoo! group and downloaded the Daisy Square pattern. I'll have to give that one a shot tomorrow.

[tracyleigh]

Thank you Carla.:blush:blush

[tracyleigh]

Okay, I'm turning in for the night now. It is starting to thunder here so I know I will be awake again in a bit with the "guard" dog....LOL
Actually, she's not actually afraid of the thunder, she wants to attack it.

Goodnight all. Happy crocheting.

[wiz3283]

Nevermind, I decided to just take a pic and post it now....LOL

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August11.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August11.jpg)

I also joined the Yahoo! group and downloaded the Daisy Square pattern. I'll have to give that one a shot tomorrow.


WTG TRACY!!!! You never stop amazing me with your speed. I have this same yarn and I need to make a throw for my sister but haven't decided on a patter yet. I like the squares so I just may have to do that.

[wiz3283]

:cheer:clap:yay GO TEAM GO!!!!!:cheer:clap:yay

[jadyn05]

Wanted to check in, I only made 1 piece today, but since I was ahead of schedule, it doesn't hurt my goal progress any :yay Tomorrow I will make a few more pieces and join them all up, and will present a finished 1/4 of my project!!! :cheer

Eveyone's everything looks so good!!! I put in 12 hrs of work today, and am now exhausted, so I'm gonna get to bed, and I'll see you all in the morning!!

[Cherri]

Good morning everyone!!!!! :ghug

Tracy, your squares are beautiful. Sorry you weren't feeling well, I hope you're feeling better now. Congrats on the 2 years!!!! :clap:clap

Ada, I can't wait to see it. :yes

My project is going very slowly now. The rounds are all sc and are taking FOREVER!!!!! I'm starting to get crochet ADD :lol.
Have a great day :crocheting everyone!

GO TEAM :cheer:cheer:cheer GO TEAM :cheer:cheer:cheer

[sissie44]

hello team FA Awareness ... 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

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Everyone! :cheer

I got another scarf done last night! I'll take a pic in a while an post it. So far today I've made 2 wristbands!!! I have to make some yogurt for the dogs in a few minutes, then I'll get going on a scarf!

Tracy, sorry you weren't feeling well, hope your doing better now. Congrats on your 2 yrs!!!!

Hi Sissie!!!! I just checked out your blog...I see my ghan!!! That number is coming down! Your going to make it!!! :cheer

Cherri, I understand about the sc thing!!! Those couple of scarves that I did that were sc just about did my in, lol! I can't imagine doing a whole ghan! :eek

Looking forward to seeing everyone's updates and pics! :cheer GO TEAM!:cheer

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Go Team FA! :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 FA so good :yes, they don't need a march! :no

[angelfire]

Tracy, Congrats on 2 years, that is a wonderful accomplishment

Ada, being close to 1/4 done is amazing, especially with working that many hours.

Cherri, good morning , I have always wanted to do a round ripple, just haven't gotten to one, I am in awe of those that can do them.

I did make two Dasiy squares yesterday and plan on making a couple this morning, and then turn to Eternity Squared as it is another one that I enjoy making. Later today I am tucking all my tails on my squares and rectangles.
:cheerGo Team:cheer

[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.
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!

[jadyn05]

Love hearing about everyone's progress! And thanks for the support from team afghan, I love the cheer, too cute!!! :cheer

Bonnie- what is the Eternity Squared? I'd like to see it, is the pattern on the web? Sounds cool!

After my crazy few work days, I was glad to hit my hooks hard early today. :c9 Today is a major day here though, my little pip squeek has turned 3!!!!! She sat on my lap while I assembled some of my pieces today, and told me how beautiful it was. :manyheart

I now have a full section completed so you can see what the colors really look like together. Please be gentle, I'm fragile, so if you hate it, I'm asking you to lie :devil

A few things I have learned though, are 1. joining the white to the green as they are done is a good idea 2. you join the whites and greens first, then attach them to the blacks... waiting until u have 2 sections going to the same black piece, cuts down on ends to weave in, so that is a good idea! and 3. NEENER NEENER NEENER The purple piece got her today, no more taunting me! :rofl

Now, I'm going to clean, then later I am going to crochet some more pieces :crocheting

As of this moment I am 36.04% completed with my project! :yay

Here it is 2 angles decide which you like best, :lol

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01366.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01366.jpg)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01365.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01365.jpg)

[jmccrochet]

Love hearing about everyone's progress! And thanks for the support from team afghan, I love the cheer, too cute!!! :cheer

Bonnie- what is the Eternity Squared? I'd like to see it, is the pattern on the web? Sounds cool!

After my crazy few work days, I was glad to hit my hooks hard early today. :c9 Today is a major day here though, my little pip squeek has turned 3!!!!! She sat on my lap while I assembled some of my pieces today, and told me how beautiful it was. :manyheart

I now have a full section completed so you can see what the colors really look like together. Please be gentle, I'm fragile, so if you hate it, I'm asking you to lie :devil

A few things I have learned though, are 1. joining the white to the green as they are done is a good idea 2. you join the whites and greens first, then attach them to the blacks... waiting until u have 2 sections going to the same black piece, cuts down on ends to weave in, so that is a good idea! and 3. NEENER NEENER NEENER The purple piece got her today, no more taunting me! :rofl

Now, I'm going to clean, then later I am going to crochet some more pieces :crocheting

As of this moment I am 36.04% completed with my project! :yay

Here it is 2 angles decide which you like best, :lol

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01366.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01366.jpg)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/th_DSC01365.jpg (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/tomasko2002/2008%20CGAGS/DSC01365.jpg)

Ada, it is gorgeous. The eternity squared pattern is one of Krystal's. It's here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52389&highlight=eternity+square).

[Cherri]

Ada, that is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! :clap:manyheart It's AMAZING!!!! You have more patience than I do. :lol

[Carla J]

Ada that is a stunning piece of work. I vote for the first angle

Go TEAM FA!!!!!

[angelfire]

Ada, I like both angles. They look amazing. When I did the quilted ones I didn't join the eye shapped pieces until I had the others done as the curves were easier for me. How is it working for you?
Here are the two squares I did last night and the six I completed today. The three are eternity squared and of course the Daisy pattern which I will still continue to try to do a couple a day with the others as they are my form of sending good prayers which each one that I do.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/002-1.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/001-5.jpg

[Carla J]

Very nice Angelfire!

Go TEAM FA go!

[Cherri]

Beautiful squares, Bonnie! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

I'm trudging along on my 'ghan. I got a late start today. I'm trying to clean out a storage room to make it into a craft room. At the rate I'm going, I may be done by Christmas. :lol On the bright side, I found a whole tote of yarn I didn't know I had. There's some nice soft bulky yarn that's perfect to make scarves (Ann take note :lol). I only have 11 rows to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[grannyannie]

Hi Everyone! Decided to take a supper break, lol! The weather has been playing games with my head again today, but I'm not letting it stop me. Just slows me down a bit! Might prove for some interesting patterns, :lol

Ada, love, love, love what you're doing!!! I definitely do not have the patience to put all those pieces together. You go girl! I vote for the 1st angle!

Bonnie, you're squares are so pretty! I can't believe that I actually miss making some :think. Gonna have to fit some time in before the end of the month, lol!

Cherri! Yeah for finding a tote of soft yarn!!! Yeah, I saw that!!!! :yay Scarves! :yay

Ok, so here are a couple of pics!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_miscaugustcrochet.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/miscaugustcrochet.jpg)today's progress so far!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_CGAGscarfforSpecialOlympics.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/CGAGscarfforSpecialOlympics.jpg)yesterday's scarf, to be donated to Special Olympics

As of right now I'm at 7/20 scarves and 11/20 wristbands!!! :yay

:cheer GO TEAM FA!!! :cheer

[jadyn05]

I wanna thank everyone for the boost in my confidence! You ladies are awesome :cheer

Bonnie, love the squares, that eternity square sure is pretty! I'm gonna have to check it out and make some, there's something I'm supposed to make 8" squares for, it's on my list, i'll have to check!

Ann, wtg on your progress today, and so far throughout, you're doing excellent work!!!!

GO TEAM FARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dilyca2006]

Been looking through your thread as I had dinner in the oven!!
Lots of very nice work you are all doing.
If I may ask. what is FA Awareness about??
Keep up the wonderful work!!!!!!!!

[judianne]

I Posted on the yahoo group, but want to know if you're accepting just 8 inch squares, and if they should be a particular color...I'd like to help, at least a little, if I can.

[jmccrochet]

Diane

You can get your best info here (http://www.curefa.org/education/friedreichs_ataxia.asp).

Joyce
Been looking through your thread as I had dinner in the oven!!
Lots of very nice work you are all doing.
If I may ask. what is FA Awareness about??
Keep up the wonderful work!!!!!!!!

[jmccrochet]

Judy, I answered you over at yahoo and, if anyone wants to correct me, feel free but here's what I said:

I believe Bonnie is taking any color square and is the one who is collecting them. Some of us are making items specifically to be auctioned off in october for FA fundraising and those items will go to Jimbo. The traveling hook is for an afghan for Jessica, the daughter of friends of Jimbo, (earth tones) and other children afflicted with FA (any color).

I hope if I"m wrong, someone corrects me, but this is my understanding.


Joyce
I Posted on the yahoo group, but want to know if you're accepting just 8 inch squares, and if they should be a particular color...I'd like to help, at least a little, if I can.

[Cherri]

I Posted on the yahoo group, but want to know if you're accepting just 8 inch squares, and if they should be a particular color...I'd like to help, at least a little, if I can.

Hi Judy! Angelfire is accepting 8" squares, any color. Thanks so much for wanting to help out. :hug Any help is truly appreciated. :yes I'm sure angelfire will see this when she pops in again. Thanks again!!!! :)

[Cherri]

Judy, I answered you over at yahoo and, if anyone wants to correct me, feel free but here's what I said:

I believe Bonnie is taking any color square and is the one who is collecting them. Some of us are making items specifically to be auctioned off in october for FA fundraising and those items will go to Jimbo. The traveling hook is for an afghan for Jessica, the daughter of friends of Jimbo, (earth tones) and other children afflicted with FA (any color).

I hope if I"m wrong, someone corrects me, but this is my understanding.


Joyce

Joyce, we were posting at the same time. You explained it much better than I did! :lol

[Cherri]

Hi Everyone! Decided to take a supper break, lol! The weather has been playing games with my head again today, but I'm not letting it stop me. Just slows me down a bit! Might prove for some interesting patterns, :lol

Ada, love, love, love what you're doing!!! I definitely do not have the patience to put all those pieces together. You go girl! I vote for the 1st angle!

Bonnie, you're squares are so pretty! I can't believe that I actually miss making some :think. Gonna have to fit some time in before the end of the month, lol!

Cherri! Yeah for finding a tote of soft yarn!!! Yeah, I saw that!!!! :yay Scarves! :yay

Ok, so here are a couple of pics!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_miscaugustcrochet.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/miscaugustcrochet.jpg)today's progress so far!
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_CGAGscarfforSpecialOlympics.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/CGAGscarfforSpecialOlympics.jpg)yesterday's scarf, to be donated to Special Olympics

As of right now I'm at 7/20 scarves and 11/20 wristbands!!! :yay

:cheer GO TEAM FA!!! :cheer


Ann, you're doing GREAT! :clap:clap I love the flower :manyheart.

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Go Ann go! :woo :woo
Go Team FA!

[grannyannie]

LOL! Thanks you guys! Not bad for my first flower! The pattern called for it to be bigger, but I liked it where it was and stopped. DH hates it, but what does he know :lol! I love the guy though, he's taking me to Michael's tomorrow while he go shopping at BJ's!!!! :cheer Does anyone know of any online coupons for them? (not that no coupon would stop me, lol!):cheer

[Carla J]

A quick shout out for everyone here....

:woo :woo Everyone on Team FA has :bheart :woo :woo

GOOOO TEAM!

[jmccrochet]

I figured it was a situation where more info was better. Just glad I didn't get it wrong :lol

I finished another hat tonight (pics later). Now gonna go work on my lapghan for Sissie's team.

Joyce
Joyce, we were posting at the same time. You explained it much better than I did! :lol

[tracyleigh]

Here is my contribution for today. That brings my total to 28/25...LOL
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August12.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August12.jpg)

[wiz3283]

Here is my contribution for today. That brings my total to 28/25...LOL
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August12.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August12.jpg)


WTG Tracy! Was there ever any doubt? And just think there is still plenty of time left. :hook

[Carla J]

Here is my contribution for today. That brings my total to 28/25...LOL
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August12.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August12.jpg)
:woo :woo Am I reading this correctly that you are 3 past your goal? :woo :woo

[jmccrochet]

:woo :woo Am I reading this correctly that you are 3 past your goal? :woo :woo

Of course she is. That's Tracy! :lol Way to go Tracy :cheer:clap

Joyce

[jmccrochet]

Here are three views of the hat I finished tonight. Just one more scarf to go and this challenge will be 100% complete :clap:clap

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0772.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0772.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0770.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0770.jpg)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/th_DSCF0769.jpg (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q91/jmccrochet/DSCF0769.jpg)
Joyce

[coolhockeymom]

Been looking through your thread as I had dinner in the oven!!
Lots of very nice work you are all doing.
If I may ask. what is FA Awareness about??
Keep up the wonderful work!!!!!!!!

here is a website is all about FARA
http://www.curefa.org/education/friedreichs_ataxia.asp

[angelfire]

Joyce, great job, love the hat.

Ann, the scarves are great and I love the flower.

Tracy congrats on being so far past your goal already and having more than me when I don't even work for a living.

Thank you to everyone that answered Judy's question, and you all score 100 points for being absolutlely correct

I hope everyone has a great night as I am off to bed. I spent from 3pm on making rectangles for the troops and need to get to my squares tomorrow early if I am going to get them done as I wish.

[judianne]

Hi Judy! Angelfire is accepting 8" squares, any color. Thanks so much for wanting to help out. :hug Any help is truly appreciated. :yes I'm sure angelfire will see this when she pops in again. Thanks again!!!! :)
Got it- thanks!:hug

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Everyone!!! :cheer

WOW! WTG Tracy!!! :cheer

Joyce, love the hat! Your not far behind Tracy, either! Looks like you'll be next to reach goal!!! :cheer

I got scarf #8 finished up last night :clap. We have some shopping to do today (still hoping for Michael's!!!) and then down to business! I'll take a project with me for the trip though since it is an hour ride to the store! :eek

Have a great day everyone. See you all when I get back!!!! :cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

Good morning team!!! :ghug

Tracy - I knew you'd do it!!!! You are gold medal holder for squares, after all. :lol Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!:clap :clap

Joyce - I love the hat, :clap the color is perfect for fall :yes

I only have 8 rows left to do on my afghan. :clap I have to run a few errands this morning and then make a pie for hubby (tomorrow is his birthday and he likes pecan pie). I'll see you guys later. :)

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[angelfire]

Good morning team!!! :ghug



I only have 8 rows left to do on my afghan. :clap

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer
Cherri you are as amazing as Tracy, to only have 8 rows left is fantastic, As sson as the games have finished I am starting my own contribution to the auction, I hope that I get it done in time.
This entire team has done wonderful, it is a pleasure to be a part of your team. Thank you forn allowing me to join you.

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Way to go Team! (Joyce, that is a pretty hat) :woo :woo

GOOOO TEAM FA GOOOO!

[tracyleigh]

Hm, I guess I should set a new goal eh? LOL

[dilyca2006]

Thank you very much for letting me know what this is about.
Is there someplace where you are sending your items to donate them?


here is a website is all about FARA
http://www.curefa.org/education/friedreichs_ataxia.asp

[Cherri]

Thank you very much for letting me know what this is about.
Is there someplace where you are sending your items to donate them?

An auction by FARA is being held in October. Our contact here is Jimbo. If you need more info or would like to donate, please send me a PM. Thanks for asking. :hug

[angelfire]

Here are today's squares. Guess you could say I was up early, though one only took 1/2 hour.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/006.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/005.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/004.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/003-2.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/001-6.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/002-2.jpg
I need to watch my grandson this afternoon so I don't know how many more I will get done for today.

Everyone is doing a great job
GO FA Awareness Team

[dragonpuck]

well, froged the whole thing a second time :angrybut seem to have the knack now:cheer

6 panels done

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/dragonpuck/th_pictures030.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/dragonpuck/pictures030.jpg)

[jmccrochet]

Bonnie, the squares are beautiful.

Lynn, the afghan's coming along. How many more panels?

Joyce

[Carla J]

:woo :woo Beautiful work ladies! :ty for sharing pics! :woo :woo

Go Team FA!!!!!!

[Cherri]

Bonnie - More very beautiful squares. :clap

Lynn - It's sooooo pretty! I love that pattern! :clap:clap Sorry you had to tear it out again. :( I hope it goes ok from now on. :yes

GO TEAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!

[grannyannie]

:cheer Go Team!!!:cheer

Bonnie and Lynn your pics look great!!! And Cherri, you're getting so close! WOOHOO!!!:cheer

I just finished scarf #9! Still haven't taken any pics, lol! I'll try to do that in a little bit and get them posted before bedtime. OHHHHH!!!! I WENT TO MICHAEL'S TODAY!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer Ok, so I only get to go there once or twice a year, lol. This is the 2nd time this year!!! I spent WAY TOO MUCH $$$! But they were having a sale on Bernat Satin! $2 skein! What's a girl to do, lol! "I do make a lot of scarves you know!!! And they're all for charity" (that's me explaining to DH, lol) He just shakes his head and smiles. I love that guy! :manyheart

OK, back to our regular program, lol! :cheerGO TEAM FA! :cheer

See you later! Time to feed the dogs, lol!

[Carla J]

Hello ladies! I see everyone is doing well. I have been asked by several other teams for the gorgeous masseurs to help them. Because the demand has been fierce. It has been decided that each team will have an on-demand gorgeous masseur. You will need to ask him for help when the need arrises.

Here's :king Gorgeous Antonio. :wink He has extra towels to wipe the :sweat off of your brows and his pillows are nice and :fluffy. He's ready at a moments notice. Just ask him for help.

[Granny Square]

Nice work ladies, I'm enjoying looking at all your pics. I just stopped by to :cheer you on!! Go Team FA Awareness!!

[angelfire]

Hello ladies! I see everyone is doing well. I have been asked by several other teams for the gorgeous masseurs to help them. Because the demand has been fierce. It has been decided that each team will have an on-demand gorgeous masseur. You will need to ask him for help when the need arrises.

Here's :king Gorgeous Antonio. :wink He has extra towels to wipe the :sweat off of your brows and his pillows are nice and :fluffy. He's ready at a moments notice. Just ask him for help.
Oh my, do I ever need gorgeous Antonio, may he work his magic on all my aches and pains.

[Carla J]

:yay:yes:flowerOh my, do I ever need gorgeous Antonio, may he work his magic on all my aches and pains.

[Cherri]

I've got 3 rows to go. :clap Hopefully I can get another done tonight. See everyone tomorrow. :hug

[Carla J]

Go Cheryl Go! :yay You can do it! :cheer :clap

[craziebunny]

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

[tracyleigh]

Here are 5 squares today......total 33/25.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August13.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August13.jpg)

[Carla J]

Wow, Tracy you are on fire! :cheer Don't burn up the :yarn & :hook.....
Your leaving everyone in the :mdust. That's some MOJO you have! You need to take a :bow

Go Team FA Go!

[Lisaizme]

I don't remember when I posted last...

Tuesday was Dog Grooming and DD Gyn appt.. so I didn't get a whole lot done. Then late that night I found out some rather depressing news about my ds.

It's not major.. just an issue I thought we were past has reared up it's head again. DH and I are very depressed over him. We've tried the carrot, now we're trying the stick (so to speak.. can't really spank a 19 y/o..lol.. even if it would do somebody some good.. so we're hitting him in the wallet instead.)

All that bellyaching was to explain why I haven't posted... because Tuesday was a bad day and I didn't get much done.

Now that Wed is over, I do have something to show for it.

First.. is a square I am working on designing. I'm not perfectly satisfied with it yet, but I think it has potential.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_MyDesign.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/MyDesign.jpg)

What do ya'll think? I'm not satisfied with the edges yet.. and I haven't woven in the ends either. Thinking of maybe fewer color changes too.

And here are some from other peoples patterns.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA1011.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA1011.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA12.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA12.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA89.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA89.jpg)

Don't know how much I'll get done this weekend.. it's the tax free weekend here.. and baby needs new shoes, along with jeans and all kinds of stuff.

[judianne]

Lisa, it looks good....a hint: when I made my own square design I had to adjust the border, using hdc or dc as appropriate to keep the edge even.
Try playing with the previous row or two and see what happens.
Good luck!:hug

[judianne]

And here are some from other peoples patterns.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA1011.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA1011.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA12.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA12.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/th_FA89.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Lisaizme/Charity/FA89.jpg)Pretty colors!:clap

[Cherri]

Good morning team!!!! :ghug

Tracy - Nice squares! :clap Have you set a new goal yet? :lol

Lisa - Gorgeous! :clap I love the one you're designing, too. :manyheart

Well, I'm on my last row but I've decided that I'll probably add a border row. I have plenty of yarn left and I want it to be "special". :yes I did manage to squeeze in making a scarf yesterday, too (Ann :)).

I have to go pick up a lobster, crab legs & the trimmings for hubby's birthday dinner. He's sooooo spoiled. :yes But he's such a sweetie-pie and he took such good care of me when I was soooo sick. :manyheart Have a great day, everyone! :)

GO TEAM!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:c heer

[dilyca2006]

Cheryl. Thanks. I am not sure that I will be able to help out this year. I am going to put this on my list of things to help out with next year though.

An auction by FARA is being held in October. Our contact here is Jimbo. If you need more info or would like to donate, please send me a PM. Thanks for asking. :hug

[tracyleigh]

Good morning everyone. Well I have two squares done so far today. That's what happens when the dogs have you up at the crack of dawn. Have a dentist appt today for DS. Then shopping/bank, etc. Hopefully I can get a few more done tonight.

[grannyannie]

Hi Everyone! I'm having a rough day today, so running a little behind schedule, lol!

Lisa, your squares are very pretty! I love the one you're designing!!! Hope things look up with ds soon. :hug

Tracy, you're just amazing!!!! GO Tracy!!! :cheer

Cherri, WOOHOO! One more row! Waiting to see pics! (thanks for the scarf too :hug)

OK, so here is a pic of...scarves #8,9 & 10 and wristbands 12 & 13! :cheer

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_scarves89and10CGAG.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/scarves89and10CGAG.jpg)

[angelfire]

Good morning team!!!! :ghug

Tracy - Nice squares! :clap Have you set a new goal yet? :lol

Lisa - Gorgeous! :clap I love the one you're designing, too. :manyheart

Well, I'm on my last row but I've decided that I'll probably add a border row. I have plenty of yarn left and I want it to be "special". :yes I did manage to squeeze in making a scarf yesterday, too (Ann :)).

I have to go pick up a lobster, crab legs & the trimmings for hubby's birthday dinner. He's sooooo spoiled. :yes But he's such a sweetie-pie and he took such good care of me when I was soooo sick. :manyheart Have a great day, everyone! :)

GO TEAM!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:c heer


Cherri,
Are we all invited to dinner? It is great that you are so close to being done, I have never done a star point afghan and you have inspierd me to try some day.

Ann, your scarves are great

Tracy, great job keeping ahead of your goal


I hadn't checked in today as I was super busy making squares and trying to get DH packed to go to Wisconsin Dells tomorrow. These are my squares for today, I was in a Daisy mood, I guess tomorrw will have to be Eternity Squared instead.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/001.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/angelfire4u4ever/FA%20squares/002.jpg

[Cherri]

Hi everyone!!!!!! Guess what? I'M DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap:clap:clap
Here are a couple of pics. I wish I could take better pictures. :lol
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar3.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar3.jpg)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/th_6PointedStar.jpg (http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x81/clacey817/Misc/6PointedStar.jpg)


Ann - love the scarves & wristbands.

Bonnie - I adore those daisy squares. Now I can think about making some, too.

I told Jimbo that if I had time, I'd try to do a baby blankie too so I may see if I can do that during these games. I'm just glad this one is finished. :lol

[jmccrochet]

Congrats Cherri. It's gorgeous. I can't believe you're done already!

Bonnie, you're rockin' with those squares. Way to Go! And, Tracy, well, what I can say but "what's your new goal?" :lol

Joyce

[jmccrochet]

Ann, what's your goal for scarves again?

Joyce

[grannyannie]

Ann, what's your goal for scarves again?

Joyce

LOL! I have to do 20 scarves and 20 wristbands. Right now I'm at 10 scarves and 13 wristbands. I'd better get off this computer and get to work! You guys are blowing me away!:eek :lol

Cherri, the ghan is gorgeous!!!!

Bonnie, I love those daisy squares! I'm going to have to give them a try!

Tracy, I'm with the others, lol! What's your new goal, lol!

See you all later! :hook

[Carla J]

Oh, everyone's projects are lovely. :ty for sharing pics!

Gooooo Team FA!!!

[jadyn05]

Ann, great finished products coming from you with great consistency, WTG!!!

Bonnie- I love those squares, could look at the daisy squares all day!!!

Cherri- GIRL THAT IS GORGEOUS!!!!!! I'm gonna have to hijack the truck that's getting delivered on, or save you the trouble and you just send it to my house!!! :rofl

I made 4 1/2 pieces yesterday, and today has been seriously busy so I havn't made any yet, but I will once the kids are in bed, and hopefully join a few too. But my goal is to have the 2nd square portion done tomorrow, and I'll update the pic at that point!!

[Cherri]

Thanks, you guys! :hug

Joyce, I saw your lapghan on the other thread. It's so beautiful!! :clap

Ada, I can't wait to see another section come together. :yes It's going to be WONDERFUL!

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[jmccrochet]

Thanks Cherri :hug
Joyce
Thanks, you guys! :hug

Joyce, I saw your lapghan on the other thread. It's so beautiful!! :clap

Ada, I can't wait to see another section come together. :yes It's going to be WONDERFUL!

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[grannyannie]

Good Morning Sleepyheads, lol! :morcoffee

Two more down! I just might get there, lol!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_CGAGscarves11and12.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/CGAGscarves11and12.jpg) #11 is and eternity scarf and #12 is cashmere. Both of these are for the auction.

Have and wonderful day everyone! I'll be back later with more pics! (I hope, lol!)

:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:c heer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[Cherri]

Good Morning Sleepyheads, lol! :morcoffee

Two more down! I just might get there, lol!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/th_CGAGscarves11and12.jpg (http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/akizis/CGAGscarves11and12.jpg) #11 is and eternity scarf and #12 is cashmere. Both of these are for the auction.

Have and wonderful day everyone! I'll be back later with more pics! (I hope, lol!)

:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:c heer:cheer:cheer:cheer

Ann, they're both beautiful! :clap I've never heard of an eternity scarf. That's really cool. Great job!!!! :clap:clap:hug

[Cherri]

Good Morning Team!!!!!! :ghug

Now that my official project is complete, I'm turning cheerleader!!! :cheer You guys are the BEST!!!!! :ghug

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:c heer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

Have a great day, everyone! :manyheart

[Carla J]

:woo :woo to Cheryl being a great cheerleader!

:jumpyay for the #11 and #12 scarfs! :woo

Goooo Team FA!

[tracyleigh]

I managed to get 4 squares done yesterday. I am working on my first one for today. Have appointments again today so I guess we'll see how many I get done.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/th_August14.jpg (http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k187/tracyleigh_2006/Charity%20Crochet/August%202008/FA%20Awareness%20Olympics/August14.jpg)

[dragonpuck]

I Finished it:clap:clap:cheer:cheer

after frogging three times( it was the challenge of the Games that kept me from turning it in to squares) and spending an hour last nite trying to get the edges to line up i finished it:yay

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/dragonpuck/th_pictures035.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/dragonpuck/pictures035.jpg)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/dragonpuck/th_pictures036.jpg