Squares for Survivors -now with link!!!

[Mom w/a Motif]

If anyone has the 2005 Crochet pattern-A-Day calendar, there are a few 6" squares patterns in there. Some of them are using the 'bullion' stitch (which, up until yesterday I'd never tried.) but a couple are just 'normal' (not advanced)stitches. I finished one square last night; I don't know if I will make any more of that one, but I will make more squares.

 

Tina

[Ambersafghans]

What happened with the interview?

 

Amber

[Crochet Buffet]

The interview was this morning.

I was sooooooooo nervous!

The reporter and cameraman said I did GREAT!

 

I talked about EVERYTHING from how I came up with the idea, to how I learned to crochet.

 

I was happy to have squares to show them.

I had received 15 squares in the mail Friday, and my son and I made 25 over the weekend, plus some I'd been working on anyway.

 

They seemed very impressed with all the response and "pledges" I've received. It's a rough estimate that I could get at least 500 squares!

:clap:clap

 

 

I tell ya, the number of fiber artists getting involved is overwhelming!

I'm so glad to be a part of this sisterhood!!

 

It's set to air at 6pm and 10pm central time tonight. I don't know if it'll be on the website, but I'm going to try to record it.

 

The station said they'd get a copy to me, and I'd like to have it put into a digital format, so I can upload it to the site.

 

Oh- they're also going to do a follow up story when I start putting the squares together. I'm hoping to have a few locals helping me put the squares together by then!

[Aggie May]

Crochet Buffet,

:sheepjump :sheepjump :sheepjump :sheepjump

I have several ready to get into the post tomorrow.

I have made some new ones and finished off some already started and also finished off some that my 89 year old mum made. I even pulled back a couple of rows to make some the right size.

It will cost a bit to post but it will be my contribution to the cause.

I am also selling some things on Trade Me, which is a NZ Auction site similar to e-bay, and have raised $30.00 NZ so far but it will be more by the time I am done.

I wish your interview was being played over here but who knows, CNN may get hold of it and we will all see it.

Was it TV ? :hug

 

Crochet Buffet, have you ever actually crocheted a Buffet? I have patterns for food and pot plants and other unusual things.

I purchased a set of books, many years ago, which arrived weekly and all ended up filling 12 folders. Well I collected the complete set which actually cost me a fortune, Now they sit in my cupboard gathering dust.

I must get them out and have a look at them again.

You should have my parcel this time next week if I dont have to mortgage the house to pay the postage. :hug

 

Have fun.

Colleen

New Zealand, home to 4 million people and 40 million sheep, all of them skipping.

[Crochet Buffet]

I made three cute daisy squares last night and put them in the mail this morning. If the post office tries really, really hard, they may make it by Monday morning. I will make more and send later.

Stitchinpick

 

I guess the PO was on your side, because the squares arrived today!

 

They're BEEEEEEYOOOOOOTEEEEEEFULLL!!

 

I love the pattern, and the SS yarn just makes it that much more... beautiful!

 

Thank you so much!!

[Crochet Buffet]

and my inbox is suffering the effects!

 

I got a huge response from it's 6 o'clock broadcast!

Offers of yarn donations (which I really need) and a few 'you're doing a great thing' and lots more square donors!!!

 

They re-ran a part of the segment at 10, and again, my inbox cursed me! :D

 

I found out that there is another LYS (cheesey grin) *and* they have a bi-weekly stitch group of crocheters *and* knitters!!

*and* they want me to join *and* they're going to start squaring for S4S!!! :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap

 

I'm going to ask the owner if I can have local people make square drop-offs at her shop.

 

I'll see how long it'll be to get a copy of the interview and see how to get it online.

[Ambersafghans]

Awsome!!! That should bring you a lot of yarn and squares. Oh that's so neat!! Yes let us know if we can see it online!!!!

 

:hook

Amber

[crochettreasures]

JACKIE that is GREAT!!! - I hope you don't mind, but a few days ago I directed a few other folks from another group to the website and I think they are planning on participating as well!!

 

Hugs

[Crochet Buffet]

I don't mind *at* all!

The more, the 'squarier' <-- forgive me, I couldn't resist!

JACKIE that is GREAT!!! - I hope you don't mind, but a few days ago I directed a few other folks from another group to the website and I think they are planning on participating as well!!

 

Hugs

[Crochet Buffet]

I spoke with the LYS owner this morning, and not only has she offered a space for drop offs, she's even giving discounts to people who buy yarn for S4S!!!

 

I'm going to meet her in person this evening.

She's going to announce me as a Special Guest at the next crochet/knit group.

 

I also called the news station, and apparently, the phones have been ringing off the hook with people wanting to contact me.

I didn't give out my home number, but kinda wish I had, now.

The reporter has given them my mailing address for people wanting to mail squares, and now I told her to give out my number to those who asked.

 

It's a good day!

[fruggs]

good idea,

 

ill start working on some squares today:) this is something i can do that isn't too much money, but it will make a difference thanks

[fruggs]

how do you post a button on a blog?

[Crochet Buffet]

how do you post a button on a blog?

 

I tried the link in your signature, but it didn't go to the right place.

Anyway, to answer your question, I'm not sure I could put the HTML here, but I'll try:

<img src="http://URL of where your image is hosted/.jpg (or .gif)" border="0" alt="image">

[evelyn]

Im way out west and dont think I can see the broadcast Send me the address and I will mail a couple squares to you,

[Dorothy]

Hi Jackie I mailed you squares today

GOD BLESS:manyheart

[ornaments]

Hi Jackie

 

I am very new to this forum and I am so happy to find a way to help the people of the Gulf region affected by Katrina by using my skill at crochet which I love.

I will be creating and sending squares to you ASAP. Please send address.

 

Affectionately

 

Gail

ornaments@aol.com

[Aggie May]

:cheer Posted about 25 squares today and was told they will take about 10 days to get to you.

By then you will have all the others worked into Afghans.

Are you taking pictures of all the Afghans you make? What a great display they would make.

Maybe, before you send them off, you could have an exhibition and charge people to come and look at them, thus making some cash to buy yarn to put the squares together or to make more squares.

You could even turn it into a competiton for the public to vote on what they think is the best afghan. A small fee to vote would also add more money to the coffers.

Good luck with the outcome.

Have fun.:sheepjump:sheepjump:sheepjump

Colleen.

[Crochet Buffet]

Gail-

 

I believe I sent you an email with my address.

If not, let me know and I'll resend.

 

Thanks so much!!

 

Hi Jackie

 

I am very new to this forum and I am so happy to find a way to help the people of the Gulf region affected by Katrina by using my skill at crochet which I love.

I will be creating and sending squares to you ASAP. Please send address.

 

Affectionately

 

Gail

ornaments@aol.com

[happyladybug]

Hi Jackie! WONDERFUL IDEA - you are so awesome for doing this!!!! I just sent you an email to get your address. I can at least send a few squares.

 

Thanks, and I'm sure all of us at Crochetville are with you 110%.

 

 

Hilarie

[Crochet Buffet]

Today, I got my tape from the news station of my segment!

 

*and* the reporter even sent some yarn, too! :clap:clap

 

I'm going to figit with my DVD Recorder, and try to get it from VHS to DVD, and then from DVD to ... MVP? Well, I forget the format, but I'll try to get it uploaded from the DVD.

 

The girls and I have already watched it again, twice!

[crochettreasures]

WHOO HOOO Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see it!

[Ambersafghans]

Oh Wow!!! I'd love to see it. What kind of yarn did they send?

Go Jacki!!!

Amber

[Crochet Buffet]

Just some MainStay - but I was impressed!

The reporter paid attention to the "You can donate a skein of yarn for as little as $1.77 at Walmart" part!

 

Oh Wow!!! I'd love to see it. What kind of yarn did they send?

Go Jacki!!!

Amber

[Crochet Buffet]

Today I received squares from our very own CityGirl!

 

Thank you!!!!!

 

Oh, and in case anyone's wondering, I'm keeping a tally of the number of squares I get. You can see it on the site.

 

I hope to be changing it daily!!!

 

Right now, the total is 257! :cheer

[CityGirl]

Hooray! They made it! I'm so glad I could help; making the squares really was a pleasure. This whole thing you're doing is *wonderful*. The world needs more angels!