Not asking for squares, asking for suggestions....

[YarnFeather]

One of my supervisors at work has an aunt who is ill and lives in a nun-nursing facility. Her mom is very upset about the whole idea of loseing her only surviving sister.

 

So.... do you think a nice comfortghan of the traditional white/black nun habit colors would be okay to make for her? I have plenty in my stash, I just dont know if it would be an okay thing to do..... That's all, just needing opinions I guess. LOL

 

Heather

[beth eathorne]

black and white squares are beautiful together and anything that you make would be a great comfort to her.

[lil_mama06]

I think that would be super..My thoughts will be with your supervisor and family...

[Super Granny]

I think black and white together always looks so crisp I say go for it and prayers are with your supervisors family

[RoseRed]

Black and white is always geeat together. Any ideas on the pattern you want to do?

[Leticia]

the black and white sounds great, but i would think something colorful would be nice too, specially if the nun's all wear the black and white, it'd be nice to see the patches of color....that's just my opinion.

[annie.ann123wang]

maybe you could make black and white squares with flowers on them. That would look nice.

[YarnFeather]

Well, although my thought was to be nice, apparently "that's just stupid" will suffice.

 

I discussed it with my sup today and she started laughing hysterically, so I guess I wont be doing it after all if I will be treated THAT way for trying to be sympathetic and caring. I hate NOT making it, so I am going to make something out of all this black and white and donate it to the local nursing home instead.

 

I am using a square from my 200 squares books which will be more black than white. I love to crochet, and I love to give.... so I will still do both.

 

Thanks guys for your thoughts and ideas! After having a poopy day at work (after the comment) reading your responses brought my spirits back up! THANK YOU!!!

[RoseRed]

WOW! Talk about incredibly rude! I certainly wouldn't ever think about making her anything again.

 

I think it's awesome that you still want to make something for charity.

[nanmeyers]

That was very RUDE! I hope your super is never down in the dumps and needs a spiritual boost! Then again it might teach her a lesson in kindness.

[yarnaholic214]

Why would she laugh in your face? Its very obvious she could care less. May I make another suggestion hun? How about a "donation" in your name? That sure would make her think twice next time she thinks a "suggestion" is "too funny". If she is in a place run by nun's, I am sure they would appreciate anything you give.

 

Or, if you really want to burn her good, put it in her name. This way maybe she will think twice before being so rude. Thats sad. She needs to remember. What goes around, comes around.

 

I too think its great you still want to donate. Maybe you can still give it to the woman? I am sure both ladies would greatly appreciate the thought. Just my opinion.

[Granny Square]

How sad that due to her niece's rudeness she will miss out on your kindness. I'm sorry you were treated so poorly, you didn't deserve that.

[JoBug]

I would do it anyways!!! How RUDE of your SUP, shame on her!!

[LavenderRose]

If you have black squares and white squares, I saw a cute "checkered flag" design you could make for someone in need who happens to be a racing fan. It shouldn't be too tough to put that together, even without the actual pattern since I now can't remember where I saw the darn thing!

[theworm]

why was she laughing? She thought it was silly to make an afghan, or to make it in black and white? I just can't understand how such a lovely gesture met that reaction!

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

I would do it anyways!!! How RUDE of your SUP, shame on her!!

 

Me too. Please don't let the sup's rudeness keep you from making a heartfelt gesture of kindness.

 

But you do what you feel would be best, ok?

[Julia from NorCal]

I think it's a lovely idea and you should go ahead and do it. Black and white or color. Pick a simple/plain pattern and you're set. Modesty is what you are looking for.

 

BTW - I was taught by nuns for many, many years. I don't always have the best memories but I'm bothered by that laughter you experienced. There is always room for more kindness in this world. It's unfortunate that not everyone sees it that way. There but for the grace of God go I.