Iris and Lillies Afghan Complete

 View one of Iris and Lillies completed, it's been laundered and blocked.

View 2.  During the progress of this ghan I had people saying they liked or didn't like the yellow and blue, and or they liked the swirling black and white squares.  The ghan is yellow and purple, and the swirls are a dark purple and mellow yellow like the mellow yellow used to edge and join after the initial purple round.  Purple often just doesn't show up right, color wise on the computer so thought I let you all know.  Iris makes me think of dark purple and Lillies bright yellow.

This ghan has squares from lots of different hands.  Once everything was edged I joined blocks of 4 (a little different process), then joined 2 blocks of 4 to create a section.  If you look, you'll see extra rows doing it this way.  It used about double the amount of yarn normally used for edging and joining, but I thought it needed a few more inches.  Finished it with a ruffle and another round of purple.

Like all our ghans, it will make it's way to The Homeless Families Foundation to be a part of a Welcome Home Package.
2013 Donation Totals:

Hats:  319
Scarves: 247
Socks: 152
Afghans: 15+1=16
Slippers: 112
Rain Ponchos: 202
Mittens: 22
Cotton Wash Clothes: 212
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

***and this blog post is #998 just 2 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Designing Afghans from your Donated Squares

These 24 squares made me think of Iris and Lillies in the early Spring. I am one square off...but I feel like it works. How bout you? This will probably be edged and joined in off white...though I will check my purple and yellow to see if I have the right shades in my stash to go that route. Stay tuned. Thought he picture is a bit blurred and the darkest color may not look it here...it is purple. These are all crocheted granny style squares...3 different styles (except for the one different square). These squares were donated by Joy, Diana K., and Jennifer S. They also made me think of an Easter Basket, though I didn't name it that...doubted that I would have it finished by Easter.
These squares were (42) donated by AnneMarie, (edited to say AnneMarie vs Liz), you might remember her huge mound. I'm naming this one Funky Fall. Hoping to join in the orange...provided I have enough. Told you I had a design frenzy recently....should have seen me throwing around all your squares. I took up the whole living room and them some as I sorted designed, changed, moved here and there..........all the while talking to myself. lol Seriously!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 227
Scarves: 130
Slippers: 62
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 18
Mittens: 120
Squares: 203
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

Please check working calendar for updates for items being highlighted for a month. Typically that's reflective of our greatest need, and or an item that's been requested by the various groups we help.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!