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Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Showing posts with label Log Cabin Afghan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Log Cabin Afghan. Show all posts

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Log Cabin Afghan

Thank you, Thank you!  This awesome log cabin style crocheted afghan comes from our good friend and long time supporter Sandra R from the state of Florida.  It's interesting to me that this pattern wasn't one you saw a lot of until a few years ago and it's now beyond popular both with quilters and crafters with yarn.

There's much information out there about how or what makes a "log cabin" style quilt or afghan and where it came from.  Initially, most assumed it originated here in the states during Abe Lincoln's time and referred to in fact, his Log Cabin.  Some description indicate the style has a center square with colors changing every 2 sides.  The center square was red in the early days to represent hearth and home (keep the fires burning).  Two sides of the center square would be light colors while the other/opposite two sides would be dark.

Others felt is was a way to use all fabric and or yarn (as one didn't throw away useable anything in those days) where the amounts of the color didn't need to be the same.  It's grown, changed, and modernized.  There's also evidence to suggest the idea of a central square originated with The Egyptians.

Whatever, and wherever it all came from, I love them and find them fun to make.  They hit my love of not needing things to be equal, or the same.

Sandra, as always has done an outstanding job of crocheting this afghan.  It will be warmly received by whomever receives it.

Many thanks Sandra, please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      174
Scarves:  109
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers: 72
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  316
Afghans:    12-1=11
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

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I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?