Happy Holidays, Everyone!Here in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, we got about 18" of snow. Fortunately we are well supplied (thanks to Mr. Spikey running out to the market when we got back to town Friday night), have power, and heat, and many other things for which we are most appreciative.
Hope everyone is safe and warm, and can have a relaxing Sunday before this busy holiday week.
Please help me welcomejoie919, our newest member, who will be jumping in on Earth and Sky.
Two new blankets were started by angie19130, Nightingale's Song and Candyland. Both still have open spots for knitters. I also started two new blankets on my trip, and will name them and open them up to volunteers soon.
Thanks to everyone for all of your time, materials, and effort this past year! The CHOP SDU is so grateful for our blankets. I wish all of you the best for a very happy, healthy, knitting-and-crocheting-filled 2010.
Fondly, Spikey
-------------------------- Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors) Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch) Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!] gmmarton (awaiting arrival) SteveDallas Emerald SteveDallas (border guard)
Weekend Warrior (green, gold, blue, white in honor of sarahbean's school colors) Spikey (done) stevedallas (awaiting arrival) knitterluvspurls motherhenknits kidpal51/knittinginhudson (will also crochet border)
Lots of great progress made on our DK weight blankets since the last update - and 25 blankets were brought to CHOP. I continue to be so amazed by the work done by our dedicated group, and the love that we are spreading throughout the Northeast.
Please help me welcome Beepr and angie19130, two new members who are churning out their sections with great speed and enthusiasm, and are always eager to help. I hope you spend a warm, safe Thanksgiving with people who make you feel good about yourself, and the wonderful way in which you dedicate so much of your precious time, energy, and money to helping others.
Fondly, Spikey
----------------------------------------------------------------- Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors) Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch) Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!] gmmarton (awaiting arrival) SteveDallas Emerald SteveDallas (border guard)
Weekend Warrior (green, gold, blue, white in honor of sarahbean's school colors) Spikey (done) stevedallas (awaiting arrival) knitterluvspurls motherhenknits kidpal51/knittinginhudson (will also crochet border)
This rainy, stormy weekend is tailor made for knitting. Staying in, keeping warm and dry, with your favorite warm beverage, and favorite Northeast Oddball Knitting Project.
We've got several new blankets ready to make the rounds, Tranquil Waters, Snow White,andSnuggle, so jump in wherever you'd like. Several other blankets have openings as well.
Also, please help us welcome the newest member of our group, FarmWifeNMama! She has already jumped right in on a worsted weight blanket.
Next weekend, we're off to Stitches East. Northeasters represent! Be well, Spikey
Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors) Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch) Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!] gmmarton (awaiting arrival) SteveDallas Emerald SteveDallas (border guard)
Weekend Warrior (green, gold, blue, white in honor of sarahbean's school colors) Spikey (done) stevedallas (awaiting arrival) knitterluvspurls motherhenknits kidpal51/knittinginhudson (will also crochet border)
Where did the Summer go? Sorry for the prolonged absence between posts, but I've been working or away for work every weekend since the middle of August. And am heading out of town again in the morning, but am determined to get this blog updated tonight!
Thanks to everyone for your hard work on our beautiful blankets, and to gmmarton for carrying the load while I've been MIA. Things should slow down quite a bit after this weekend, at least until the new year, so I hope to do a better job of keeping up with our prolific group. There have been lots of new blankets started, and great progress made on the old ones. Updated lists and pics below.
Fondly, Spikey
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Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors) Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch) Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!] gmmarton (awaiting arrival) SteveDallas Emerald SteveDallas (border guard)
Spumoni(all in this lovely pink, green, white & tan yarn, traveling with blanket) mdc550 (done) Spikey (done) hamham (done) missyjoon(done) Vertigo1414 [working - last knitter and border patrol]
It is hard to believe that our little project has turned one year old! These blankets have brought joy and comfort to so many, all thanks to your hard work and dedication.
And we're not resting on our laurels - or taking any stinkin' summer break! The awesome Northeast Knitting Group continues to come up with great ideas for new blankets.
We've got three new blankets: Seaglass (formerly She Who Is Not Named) being started by justbeth, Lemonade started by sugarmagknowya, and Lovely started by Spikey.
Well done, team! You should all feel proud of what your donation of time, materials, and love has created.
Fondly, Spikey
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Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors) Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch) Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!] gmmarton (awaiting arrival) SteveDallas Emerald SteveDallas (border guard)
Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green) Spikey (done) missyjoon (done) bobi1218 (done) gmmarton (done) MGM [working - knitting the last section and crocheting our border]
Weekend Warrior (green, gold, white in honor of sarahbean's school colors) Spikey stevedallas knitterluvspurls [knitter needed] kidpal51/knittinginhudson (will also crochet border) Little Boy Blue (boy colors) Spikey (done) kidpal51/knittinginhudson (done) sandycloset (done) hamham (done) knead2knit (last knitter and border guard)
Spring Has Sprung (pastels) Spikey (done) missyjoon (done) kidpal51/knittinginhudson (done) robkat17 (done) gmmarton (working) hamham (border guard)
