tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60118193354681861362024-03-13T21:57:12.461-07:00Oddball Preemie Blanket KALMembers of the Knitting Help Forum (and Ravelry) are working together to make preemie baby blankets for a children's hospital. We each knit for 4 inches, then mail the blanket to the next knitter, until it is complete. FUN!!Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-64225254592940160102009-07-03T04:55:00.000-07:002009-07-03T05:02:02.737-07:00Another New Preemie BlanketThis past week, I received another beautiful preemie blanket for the hospital. I just need to knit the last section and add a crochet border. It's called the "Creamy" Preemie Blanket. Lovely.<br /><br />The kind knitters in the <a href="http://southwestoddball.blogspot.com/">Southwest Oddball Baby Blanket </a>group did all the knitting so far.<br /><a title="'" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/3680050250/"><img height="403" alt="'" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/3680050250_b64344464f.jpg" width="500" /></a>Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-54992980055450940362009-03-12T10:55:00.001-07:002009-03-12T11:02:48.892-07:00Woo Hoo! Our Blankets Have Been DELIVERED!This morning, I got all our little blankets together, and hand-delivered them to the <a href="http://www.cmc-union.org/">Carolinas Medical Center, Union</a> in Monroe, North Carolina.<br /><br />The nurses in the NICU area were SO excited about getting the blankets!<br /><a title="Blankets Being Presented by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/3348860767/"><img height="369" alt="Blankets Being Presented" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3348860767_b58d7d0c7e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />They passed the blankets around, saying "Oh! Look at this one!", or "Isn't that BEAUTIFUL?!"<br /><a title="Nurses Happy with Blankets by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/3349687494/"><img height="375" alt="Nurses Happy with Blankets" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3349687494_a96841598e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />One of the nurses looked at me, and said, "I want to learn to KNIT!" :)<br /><a title="This Nurse Wants to Learn to Knit by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/3348859251/"><img height="500" alt="This Nurse Wants to Learn to Knit" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3348859251_0d9700960a.jpg" width="330" /></a><br /><br />I told them the story of how our blankets were made, and one nurse was saying, "I keep getting goosebumps! It's such a neat story!"<br /><br />I asked if they would mind posing with me to get a photo of the blankets being presented, and they were all for it.<br /><a title="Shandeh with Nurses by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/3349689006/"><img height="325" alt="Shandeh with Nurses" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3349689006_c11204bba1.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The neatest part was being able to see the little babies in the room behind us. They were all sleeping peacefully. Amazing, with all the "Ooohs" and "Aaaahs" by the nurses over the blankets. (tee-hee)<br /><br />Our project is now complete, and there are a lot of little babies that will enjoy our work. Thank you all!Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-65543588892097138362008-11-15T05:40:00.000-08:002008-11-15T05:44:19.882-08:00Finally Getting Our Blankets DonatedI've been WAY too busy lately, knitting for charity. So, the little preemie baby blankets have been patiently waiting to go to charity.<br /><br />The other night, I got them all together, and washed them with laundry detergent for sensitive skin. It has no dyes or fragrance added. I also used a bit of fabric softener that is made for babies.<br /><br />Now, they are all fresh and clean, and ready to be donated. Now, I am making a notebook, with photos of all the blankets, and names of the knitters that made them. This can go with the blankets as a permanent record of our donation. :)Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-23334750784461425232008-09-24T19:17:00.000-07:002008-09-24T19:25:30.929-07:00Our Project is Complete!After 7 months of knitting and organizing, our Oddball Preemie Blankets are all complete!<br /><br />Right now, I have 16 little blankets, ready to go to charity :D<br /><br /><a title="Cherry Blossoms Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2837528019/"><img height="219" alt="Cherry Blossoms Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2837528019_b7440a62ba_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Racecar Alley Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2837261208/"><img height="207" alt="Racecar Alley Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2837261208_ee96bc360a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Cloud Nine Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2837260210/"><img height="184" alt="Cloud Nine Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2837260210_6b0b236c8a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Angel Kisses with Border by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2837258786/"><img height="182" alt="Angel Kisses with Border" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2837258786_9eb8811775_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Citrus Punch Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2836422509/"><img height="200" alt="Citrus Punch Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2836422509_eeac09c164_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Beach Party Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2836420089/"><img height="171" alt="Beach Party Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2836420089_7041b9b0e1_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Nursery Rhymes Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2816395865/"><img height="167" alt="Nursery Rhymes Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2816395865_c8587a3a40_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Ocean Blues Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2785902824/"><img height="214" alt="Ocean Blues Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2785902824_258d7790cf_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Lavender's Green Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2785048287/"><img height="218" alt="Lavender's Green Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2785048287_c6d00246d1_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Sunny Meadow Complete 2 by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2702443455/"><img height="240" alt="Sunny Meadow Complete 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2702443455_46444717c9_m.jpg" width="231" /></a> <a title="Lavender's Blue Complete 3 by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2695985383/"><img height="189" alt="Lavender's Blue Complete 3" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2695985383_c51e5071ed_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Forest Greens Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2683944385/"><img height="180" alt="Forest Greens Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2683944385_381b57b301_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Spring Fling Complete! by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2676481692/"><img height="220" alt="Spring Fling Complete!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2676481692_38f27b2368_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Bubble Gum Blanket with Border by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2567061150/"><img height="167" alt="Bubble Gum Blanket with Border" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2567061150_234f9f941c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Easter Bonnet Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2495545397/"><img height="208" alt="Easter Bonnet Complete" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2495545397_3c04b538b9_m.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a title="Pink Princess Complete by Shandeh, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2422872095/"><img height="235" alt="Pink Princess Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2422872095_1c17f9b702_m.jpg" width="240" /></a>Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-37713529903341597382008-07-20T00:32:00.001-07:002008-07-20T00:32:31.661-07:00Updated Blog!Alert the media! I actually had time to post new photos tonight!Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-16390874256645600562008-04-18T10:17:00.000-07:002008-07-25T22:42:11.773-07:00Completed Blankets!<strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Sunny Meadow"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by Shandeh, Spikey, MAmaDawn, Secksiebrat, kayrun, and bethany</em><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2702443455/" title="Sunny Meadow Complete 2 by Unkoine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2702443455_46444717c9.jpg" width="482" height="500" alt="Sunny Meadow Complete 2" /></a><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></u></strong><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Lavender's Blue"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by Howdovely, traceleighj, HollyP, Constance123, Spikey, and gmmarton</em><br /><a title="Lavender's Blue Complete 3 by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2695985383/"><img height="394" alt="Lavender's Blue Complete 3" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2695985383_c51e5071ed.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></u></strong><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Forest Greens"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by Shandeh, Spikey, gmmarton, auburnchick, traceleighj, and KnittinMitchie</em><br /><a title="Forest Greens Complete by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2683944385/"><img height="354" alt="Forest Greens Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2683944385_381b57b301.jpg" width="471" /></a><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></u></strong><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Spring Fling"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by Secksiebrat, gmmarton, Shandeh, and suziehomemaker</em><br /><a title="Spring Fling Complete! by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2676481692/"><img height="458" alt="Spring Fling Complete!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2676481692_38f27b2368.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Angel Kisses"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by Doodknitwit, Rennagayle, gmmarton, losnana, and Shandeh</em><br /><a title="Angel Kisses after Shandeh by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2548359347/"><img height="500" alt="Angel Kisses after Shandeh" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2548359347_cbca7aec76.jpg" width="478" /></a><br /><br />One of our knitters (pinnut3200) was impatient, waiting to work on another blanket, so she made an entire blanket on her own!<br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Bubble Gum"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by pinnut3200, with a crochet border by jhelanee</em><br /><a title="Bubble Gum Blanket by pinnut3200 by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2527874945/"></a><a title="Bubble Gum Blanket with Border by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2567061150/"><img height="336" alt="Bubble Gum Blanket with Border" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2567061150_d89ed49058_o.jpg" width="482" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><u>"Easter Bonnet"</u></span></strong><br /><em>Handknit by stagebear, losnana, jhelanee, gmmarton, and lucky_alf2</em><br /><a title="Easter Bonnet Complete by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2495545397/"><img height="480" alt="Easter Bonnet Complete" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2495545397_900824ee86_o.jpg" width="553" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">"Pink Princess"</span></u></strong><br /><em>Handknit by gmmarton, auburnchick, and Constance123</em><br /><a title="Pink Princess Complete by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2422872095/"><img height="490" alt="Pink Princess Complete" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2422872095_1c17f9b702.jpg" width="500" /></a>Shandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011819335468186136.post-47448757291801602532008-03-04T16:58:00.000-08:002008-08-06T20:27:59.754-07:00Preemie Blankets & Lists of KnittersHere are all the Oddball Preemie Blankets that are being worked on right now:<br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Citrus Punch</span></u></strong> <a title="Citrus Punch after auburnchick by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2395650440/"><img height="189" alt="Citrus Punch after auburnchick" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/2395650440_881306498b_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />Shandeh - complete<br />kellyh57 - complete<br />Doodknitwit - complete<br />auburnchick - complete<br />Shandeh & Lestrella - working on it now<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Cherry Blossoms </span></u></strong><a title="Cherry Blossoms after misha by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2363206144/"><img height="240" alt="Cherry Blossoms after misha" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2363206144_8b0217dce0_m.jpg" width="227" /></a><br />Shandeh - complete<br />traceleighj - complete<br />misha rf - complete<br />suziehomemaker - complete<br />Constance123 - complete<br />Shandeh - working on it now!<br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Racecar Alley</span></u></strong> <a title="Racecar Alley by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2598972735/"><img height="218" alt="Racecar Alley" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2598972735_14ae64b4d4_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Racecar Alley after auburnchick by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2563963990/"></a><a title="Racecar Alley after wickedphantm by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2532316513/"></a><a title="Racecar Alley after stagebear by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2444103706/"></a><br />Shandeh - complete<br />stagebear - complete<br />wickedphantm - complete<br />auburnchick - complete<br />Doodknitwit - complete<br />Shandeh - adding border<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Ocean Blues</span></u></strong> <a title="Ocean Blues after kellyh57 by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2523419761/"><img height="151" alt="Ocean Blues after kellyh57" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2523419761_0debce58a7_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Ocean Blues after misha rf by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2486290796/"></a><a title="Ocean Blues Beginning Close-Up by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2437351073/"></a><br />auburnchick - complete<br />misha rf - complete<br />kellyh57 - complete<br />figaro - complete<br />jhelanee - working on it now & adding crochet border<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Cloud Nine</span></u></strong> <a title="Cloud Nine after 5 Knitters by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2563140229/"><img height="240" alt="Cloud Nine after 5 Knitters" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2563140229_7b50f3c322_m.jpg" width="179" /></a><a title="Cloud Nine by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2477756940/"></a><br />kellyh57 - complete<br />Secksiebrat - complete<br />gmmarton - complete<br />stagebear - complete<br />Spikey - complete<br />Shandeh - adding border now<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Summer Blossoms</span></u></strong> <a title="Summer Blossoms after Moxiemade by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2740463962/"><img height="223" alt="Summer Blossoms after Moxiemade" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2740463962_9074288c89_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Summer Blossoms Beginning by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2432382929/"></a><br />pinnut3200 - complete<br />knitttina - complete<br />AuntieMame (Ravelry) - complete<br />Moxiemade - complete<br />my2monkeys (Ravelry) - ready to add her knitting<br />lucky_alf2<br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Nursery Rhymes</span></u></strong> <a title="Nursery Rhymes almost complete by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2528695460/"><img height="225" alt="Nursery Rhymes almost complete" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2528695460_e19b24134c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />gmmarton - complete<br />jjminarcik - complete<br />Doodknitwit - complete<br />Constance123 - complete<br />Cynamar - complete<br />Shandeh - adding border now<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Lavender's Green</span></u></strong> <a title="Lavender's Green after kellybigeyes by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2586598230/"><img height="193" alt="Lavender's Green after kellybigeyes" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2586598230_6dedc05acd_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Lavender's Green after 3 Knitters by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2524244104/"></a><br />Constance123 - complete<br />Moxiemade - complete<br />pinnut3200 - complete<br />kellybigeyes - complete<br />MAmaDawn - working on it now & adding crochet border<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Cotton Candy </span></u></strong><a title="Cotton Candy Beginning by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2452562142/"><img height="151" alt="Cotton Candy Beginning" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2452562142_4103bf1e51_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />pinnut3200 - complete<br />Constance123 - complete<br />Karne (Ravelry) - complete<br />kayrun - complete<br />nostash2big (rav) - complete<br />stagebear - ready to add border<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Beach Party</span></u></strong> <a title="Beach Party after Moxiemade by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2676481736/"><img height="186" alt="Beach Party after Moxiemade" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2676481736_fe0aa404d5_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Beach Party after auburnchick by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2585758903/"></a><br />Cynamar - complete<br />auburnchick - complete<br />Constance123 - complete<br />Moxiemade - complete<br />MAmaDawn - knitting her section<br />Shandeh<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Sweet Dreams</span></u></strong> <a title="Sweet Dreams Beginning by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2476944633/"><img height="176" alt="Sweet Dreams Beginning" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2476944633_59b9fa48b0_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />MAmaDawn - complete<br />losnana - complete<br />nostash2big (Ravelry) - complete<br />Karne (Ravelry) - complete<br />Doodknitwit - complete<br />stagebear - adding crochet border<br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;">Salt Water Taffy</span></u></strong> <a title="Salt Water Taffy after kellybigeyes by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2696799434/"><img height="180" alt="Salt Water Taffy after kellybigeyes" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2696799434_f6233f6381_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><a title="Saltwater Taffy after pinnut3200 by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2675661161/"></a><a title="Salt Water Taffy after Spikey by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2563964102/"></a><a title="Salt Water Taffy Beginning by Unkoine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/2496368618/"></a><br />lucky_alf2 - complete<br />Spikey - complete<br />pinnut3200 - complete<br />kellybigeyes - complete<br />stagebear - working on it nowShandehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00761779621427135020noreply@blogger.com0