2011 Stashbusting CAL

[Shell Lee]

This ghan earned me +11 so far this week....and cost me -6! Not quite finished and I know I'll use up at least 2-3 more points finishing it. Need to whipstitch the strips together then put on the border.

 

This is the Big D Ghan that I'm making for dad-in-law. Modified color block flannelghan-style. 2-strand Caron Simply Soft. Solid black background. the D is made with alternating solid orange (mango) and orange/white squares.

[walker1021]

I had to buy a skein of white. Couldn't believe I had no white yarn! WTD -1 (used a ball up last night)

 

You could have come and shopped in my yarn drawers. I have plenty of white and off white.

[walker1021]

This ghan earned me +11 so far this week....and cost me -6! Not quite finished and I know I'll use up at least 2-3 more points finishing it. Need to whipstitch the strips together then put on the border.

 

This is the Big D Ghan that I'm making for dad-in-law. Modified color block flannelghan-style. 2-strand Caron Simply Soft. Solid black background. the D is made with alternating solid orange (mango) and orange/white squares.

This is so cool!

[TurtleLvr]

You could have come and shopped in my yarn drawers. I have plenty of white and off white.

 

If I came and shopped at your house you would get the gold this week and I would get shoot the moon!

 

[walker1021]

If I came and shopped at your house you would get the gold this week and I would get shoot the moon!

 

That was my intention. Once again, you saw right thru me. :ha

[TurtleLvr]

That was my intention. Once again, you saw right thru me. :ha

 

I'm smarter than the average bear ya know.

 

[CLLinda]

Ordered three skeins of yarn from Patternworks. Used up a skein already on an afghan I am making, so I'm only down 4 points so far. And it's only Tuesday.

 

[walker1021]

The flannelghan is done!!! But no more skeins were used up

Picked back up a project I put down almost a year ago. Slow going

[TurtleLvr]

I used 2 balls, but bought 4 skeins. So I'm at -7 WTD, but hope to use those 4 skeins up by weeks end. I'm making a large stuffed turtle.

 

[Midds]

I just love to see everyone's projects. I know you probably show them off in other areas of the 'ville but I love seeing them here too.

 

I made the cutest bag last week with my stash. I wish I would have taken a pic of it. It was a smaller "purse" for a little one that takes her dsi everywhere so one side had a pocket for her dsi in a padded case and the other had a wider pocket that would hold her cases (4 of them, each case holding 4 games), and then had a bit of spare room for a few extra stylus. When I gave it to her, her face just lit up! She loved it. That was the best! There wasn't a pattern for it, I made it up as I went along.

[greyhoundgrandma]

Finished my son's afghan except for weaving in the ends. I have a -2 so far this week and don't expect to do any more shopping, so maybe I'll actually have a positive score this week!

[cris]

would you believe, while leaving Barnes and Noble this evening, my 11 year old son looked at me and said "you should go to hobby lobby - you went all week without going there. you should treat yourself"

 

LOL

[FrLopLady]

would you believe, while leaving Barnes and Noble this evening, my 11 year old son looked at me and said "you should go to hobby lobby - you went all week without going there. you should treat yourself"

 

LOL

 

and did you give him a big hug and a kiss and say "thank you dear..I think I will do just that". :lol:lol I certainly would have!

[kraftynkrazy]

Biggest Loser at my mom's house last night so, as always, I was able to work on my 3sub I keep over there. Used up six balls making my wtd so far a -7.

[walker1021]

would you believe, while leaving Barnes and Noble this evening, my 11 year old son looked at me and said "you should go to hobby lobby - you went all week without going there. you should treat yourself"

 

LOL

You've raised a caring, thoughtful son. Good job mom So....how many skeins did you end up bringing home with you?

[cris]

and did you give him a big hug and a kiss and say "thank you dear..I think I will do just that". :lol:lol I certainly would have!

 

You've raised a caring, thoughtful son. Good job mom So....how many skeins did you end up bringing home with you?

 

As tempting as it was, I had to remind myself he was ONLY talking about not shopping at Hobby Lobby all week. A couple days ago I had come home with 5 balls of this glorious wool blend (50% off because the color was discontinued) and a hank of some wonderful yarn that I couldn't resist and have no idea what it was.... all from the LYS. HEHEHEHE

 

And I have a feeling he wanted to go there because HL is the only place that carries triop eggs LOL

[gshall]

would you believe, while leaving Barnes and Noble this evening, my 11 year old son looked at me and said "you should go to hobby lobby - you went all week without going there. you should treat yourself"

 

LOL

:lol:lol:lol

[Shell Lee]

I received a letter today. It was shocking, and sad. I didn't realize things had gotten this bad. I know the economy has some to do with it, but I just, well, don't know what to think anymore. Has it really gotten that bad? And are we going to sit back or are we going to do something about it?

 

 

 

 

Here is a copy of the letter:

 

 

 

 

Dear Shell,

 

Hello, this is Violet from the National Association of Orphaned Skeins of America (NAOSA). I am writing to you with my concerns about the recent surge in orphaned skeins. All over the United States, skeins are going without cuddles and love. They are being looked over then left on the shelf, backs are turned on them, some are even being shoved behind boxes and forgotten.

 

Too many of these orphan skeins have been injured in their attempts to attract attention. Broken ply, shredded yarn, tangled knots.

 

It has come to our attention that you are part of an organization called Stashbusters 2011, whose goal is to use up more yarn than they buy. This is causing an influx of orphaned skeins.

 

Please, talk with your fellow Stashbusters, show them pictures of orphaned skeins. Show them the damage that is done when they leave the skeins behind. Won't you please help NAOSA in our fight to make sure no skein is left behind?

 

Thank you for your efforts,

Violet Rose Caron

President and Founder

 

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

[Wrennie]

I received a letter today. It was shocking, and sad. I didn't realize things had gotten this bad. I know the economy has some to do with it, but I just, well, don't know what to think anymore. Has it really gotten that bad? And are we going to sit back or are we going to do something about it?

 

 

 

 

Here is a copy of the letter:

 

 

 

 

Dear Shell,

 

Hello, this is Violet from the National Association of Orphaned Skeins of America (NAOSA). I am writing to you with my concerns about the recent surge in orphaned skeins. All over the United States, skeins are going without cuddles and love. They are being looked over then left on the shelf, backs are turned on them, some are even being shoved behind boxes and forgotten.

 

Too many of these orphan skeins have been injured in their attempts to attract attention. Broken ply, shredded yarn, tangled knots.

 

It has come to our attention that you are part of an organization called Stashbusters 2011, whose goal is to use up more yarn than they buy. This is causing an influx of orphaned skeins.

 

Please, talk with your fellow Stashbusters, show them pictures of orphaned skeins. Show them the damage that is done when they leave the skeins behind. Won't you please help NAOSA in our fight to make sure no skein is left behind?

 

Thank you for your efforts,

Violet Rose Caron

President and Founder

 

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

 

I for one am going to adopt as many of those skeins as I can fit in my truck! I must do my part!

[fc1123]

well yesterday bought a skein of yarn -2

[kraftynkrazy]

I received a letter today. It was shocking, and sad. I didn't realize things had gotten this bad. I know the economy has some to do with it, but I just, well, don't know what to think anymore. Has it really gotten that bad? And are we going to sit back or are we going to do something about it?

 

 

 

 

Here is a copy of the letter:

 

 

 

 

Dear Shell,

 

Hello, this is Violet from the National Association of Orphaned Skeins of America (NAOSA). I am writing to you with my concerns about the recent surge in orphaned skeins. All over the United States, skeins are going without cuddles and love. They are being looked over then left on the shelf, backs are turned on them, some are even being shoved behind boxes and forgotten.

 

Too many of these orphan skeins have been injured in their attempts to attract attention. Broken ply, shredded yarn, tangled knots.

 

It has come to our attention that you are part of an organization called Stashbusters 2011, whose goal is to use up more yarn than they buy. This is causing an influx of orphaned skeins.

 

Please, talk with your fellow Stashbusters, show them pictures of orphaned skeins. Show them the damage that is done when they leave the skeins behind. Won't you please help NAOSA in our fight to make sure no skein is left behind?

 

Thank you for your efforts,

Violet Rose Caron

President and Founder

 

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

 

:rofl:rofl

[cris]

I received a letter today. It was shocking, and sad. I didn't realize things had gotten this bad. I know the economy has some to do with it, but I just, well, don't know what to think anymore. Has it really gotten that bad? And are we going to sit back or are we going to do something about it?

 

 

 

 

Here is a copy of the letter:

 

 

 

 

Dear Shell,

 

Hello, this is Violet from the National Association of Orphaned Skeins of America (NAOSA). I am writing to you with my concerns about the recent surge in orphaned skeins. All over the United States, skeins are going without cuddles and love. They are being looked over then left on the shelf, backs are turned on them, some are even being shoved behind boxes and forgotten.

 

Too many of these orphan skeins have been injured in their attempts to attract attention. Broken ply, shredded yarn, tangled knots.

 

It has come to our attention that you are part of an organization called Stashbusters 2011, whose goal is to use up more yarn than they buy. This is causing an influx of orphaned skeins.

 

Please, talk with your fellow Stashbusters, show them pictures of orphaned skeins. Show them the damage that is done when they leave the skeins behind. Won't you please help NAOSA in our fight to make sure no skein is left behind?

 

Thank you for your efforts,

Violet Rose Caron

President and Founder

 

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

 

This just broke my heart... I desperately feel compelled to do my part and bring some of these orphaned skeins home... oh the poor dears!

:(:cry:cry:(

[TurtleLvr]

I received a letter today. It was shocking, and sad. I didn't realize things had gotten this bad. I know the economy has some to do with it, but I just, well, don't know what to think anymore. Has it really gotten that bad? And are we going to sit back or are we going to do something about it?

 

 

 

 

Here is a copy of the letter:

 

 

 

 

Dear Shell,

 

Hello, this is Violet from the National Association of Orphaned Skeins of America (NAOSA). I am writing to you with my concerns about the recent surge in orphaned skeins. All over the United States, skeins are going without cuddles and love. They are being looked over then left on the shelf, backs are turned on them, some are even being shoved behind boxes and forgotten.

 

Too many of these orphan skeins have been injured in their attempts to attract attention. Broken ply, shredded yarn, tangled knots.

 

It has come to our attention that you are part of an organization called Stashbusters 2011, whose goal is to use up more yarn than they buy. This is causing an influx of orphaned skeins.

 

Please, talk with your fellow Stashbusters, show them pictures of orphaned skeins. Show them the damage that is done when they leave the skeins behind. Won't you please help NAOSA in our fight to make sure no skein is left behind?

 

Thank you for your efforts,

Violet Rose Caron

President and Founder

 

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

 

 

[CLLinda]

Gosh. I wish someone would send my husband that letter so that he understands that those poor orphaned skeins need to come home with me from Hobby Lobby. He just doesn't understand.

 

[greyhoundgrandma]

p.s. Please extend our thanks to Jana (-286), Mona (-253), yarn geek (-384), and all the rest of the Stashbusters who have thought about the orphaned skeins and taken them home. It is people like them who help keep our cause going.

 

Always glad to do what little I can for those poor down trodden orphans in need!