Project Warming Kaitlyn

Embelishments are offically ready to go on...

Heather, Kaitlyns mommy, stopped by the other day to drop off her squares.  I blocked them, and let them dry...they took almost three days to dry!...It's been a wee bit cold here.

Progress is on the roll...

Almost finished...YEAH!!!

I only have some embelishments to add, then she'll be fini! Here is a button that was made earlier on...and I forgot to add it...I'm so sorry...would you please leave me a name and your blog if you where the on who made is beautiful creation.

Also, if you still want to send in more squares, I don't mind making another blanket for another special someone...

Final Soak. 2 Winners. Prizes

All the sqares are finally enjoying a bath, prepping for a final block...

And we have prizes too...

I think I'm going back to buy one for myself!

and everyones favorite sock yarn...2 skeins of KOIGU!

Finally, the winners are...

and..

who shal be named; Melissa R. and Cindy H.

One square. Two squares. Many squares...

Not to worry, I have been working hard on Kate-Kate's blanket.  Okay, Okay, not as hard as I should be, I mean I'm cheating a bit.

The sewing machine somehow snuck out and landed right on my dinningroom table and took the liberty to SEW Kaitlyn's squares!

Yes, that's bad, BUT I hate to seam anything, I figured...with my hectic schedual, sewing would go much faster.  I'm sewing as they come in...which works out perfect.

Guess what, Mom, is going to knit one too...oh, and her twin as well (kaitlyn's auntie).  I cannot wait to receive those, something simple I imagine, but something extrodinary for little Kate!

Again.  THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! I'm a little behind on the drawing, I will make it a point to draw an envelope and post a picture of what the item(s) will be.  And and extra special thank you to those who helped out with knitting extras!...you ladies are a true blessing.

Hi:o)

I have been receiving packages daily, though I'm still short...if anyone can, please send more...plllleeeese, thank you.

On the otherhand Kailtlyn's blanket is coming together wonderfully.  I will post a progress photo soon, I've just been so busy.

Thanks a million to those that are still knitting and to those whom already sent squares.  Don't forget to go and visit Kaitlyn's Journey, daddy gave us an update, and a wonderful video of Kailtlyn.

Thank You...

A special person sent a more than was requested, but I'm not complaining:o)  Thank you Gina L!  Three beautiful knitted squares knitting with Malabrigo and Debbie Bliss Cashmerino...she also added a beautiful book for little o' me called Gift from the Sea....thank you, thank you.

I really cannot wait to start putting Kaitlyn's blanket together...It'll be time consuming ...but well worth every second spent on it.  And, no, it's not too late to sign up.  Please send me an email if you are interested.  If I have yet to respond to your emails...PLEASE, I can't stress enough, send me a gazzillion reminder email:o)  I seem to have little memory lacking at times:o)

I must not forget the beautiful button made by Crystal, feel free to save it to your own server...thanks.

5!...and Counting

I recieved two packages so far, and many more on the way...

I want to say how excited I was to recieve them...knitted with much talent and most...LOVE.

Thank you Wendy and Erin (who's down to the last day's of her pregnancy).

Due Date

Please, send me a million emails if you have to...let me know if you don't see your name on my side bar, I want to make sure I recognize EVERYONE!___________________________________________________________________________________________________

First I want to say how overwhelmed I am with everyones generosity....Thank you...Thank you!

Second, everyone has asked about a due date, I'm shooting towards the end of the first week of December, I hope thats not too soon...let me know if it is.

Third, for those of you who read my blog regularly (when I do post), you'll know how much I love making stitch markers....well, I will randomly drawing names as prizes after the due date!  Hey maybe I draw names for yarn prizes too???:o)

Kaitlyn's Official Blankie Site

I decided to go ahead and dedicate a site especially for the Project Warming Kaitlyn project.

I know you all are probably very busy, seriously knitting all kinds of beautiful gifts for family and friends, but today I'm asking YOU to help me knit something very special, for a spectacular little girl.  Her name is Kaitlyn, she's beautiful and soooo full of life, no matter what defeats she has to conquer.  Her mom, Heather and dad, Eric are the authors of Kaitlyn's Journey.

Okay, so, thing is she loves the color "pink" and "everything girlie".  Dad explains mom is a "knit-o-holic", but since Kaitlyn's diagnosis, she hasn't had much time to knit.  I want to turn Heather's passion/hobby into a real life piece of art for their little sunshine (aka, Kaitlyn:o)

What I need from you:

• One (or more if you can) 5 inch "blocked" knitted square, any pattern.
• Yarn can be handspun or commercial...variegated or solid.
• Must be pink.
• I'm shooting for merino wool...something soft and squishy:o)
• Please be sure to send the yarn label if you can, attached with your info:  blog, website, name, and place of origin.

Are you in??  Please say yes:o)  If so, email me or leave a comment and when you are done I will send you my mailing info.

Edit to add:  One person had asked if she could you silk....of course...high end luxury yarn is GREATLY appreciated...silk...cashmere...etc.  Also if anyone knows how to make those linky buttons, please do so, and pass on the word...I'd make one, if I knew how.  Thanks again! You guys are great! Keep those emails rolling in!

Heather, if you are reading this, and if you can, I would really like to have you knit one too.  You are free to design it anyway you want...you know Kaitlyn the most:o)  Thanks Heather.