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ALICIA D FRANKLIN
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Kalai McDonald left a comment for ALICIA D FRANKLIN"Hello Alicia and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining the KAS community and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children, we are seeking to help.
We invite you to check out the forum guidelines. They will give you…"
ALICIA D FRANKLIN left a comment for keli jean kaskie"Keli: Thank you for your wonderful comment, "Wow!" It it took me 5 months to complete all those squares. I promised myself that all the acrylic in the house would be put to good use. Thanks again. Knitters rock!
Alicia"
Harrison's mom commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photo
It's hip to be square.
"I bought 12 balls of yarn in a week so made sure I used up more than 12 before I was allowed to buy any more. I have achieved that but haven't been near a store since. Must be lovely to use it all up.
Jeni"
Harrison's mom commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photo
Now I can relax.
"2 blankets worth, you should be very proud Alicia. If only I could get my yarn stash down a bit too.
Jeni"
Sue Gillman commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photo
Ready to be Packed!!
"Love the stashbusting with stripes of left overs on the ends It makes me feel that some of mine might be OK too! these all look lovely and thick too!"
Donna Overton commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photoNow I can relax.
"Great picture and great smile! Looks as though you are smiling by being able to help some poor children and I'll guarantee you we are all smiling with you! You are just a lovely lady, Alicia!"
Donna Overton commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photo
Finished!
"Just wanted to say, you are such a beautiful lady sitting on what looks like a beautiful "rug"!! Great job, Alicia!! I believe more than 1 person will be able to stay warm as those cold temperatures are beginning to creep in before too…"
Donna Overton commented on ALICIA D FRANKLIN's photoIt's hip to be square.
"What a beautiful array of colors for a blanket!! And stash busting too! What a thriller! How long did it take to make these? I wish I could say that all my acrylic and wool yarn is gone but I have probably at least 5 years worth of yarn and I still…"
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A NOTE OF THANKS
I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind and gracious comments that you all made regarding the 8 inch blanket squares. Your comments are really greatly appreciated. That's one of the reasons I love knitting so much. Knitters seem to be such kind people. God bless all of the other knitters out their who are also participating in this wonderful project. Good luck with all your knitting projects...may your patience carry you to higher heights.
Sincerely,
Alicia D. Franklin
Chicago, IL U.S.A.
P.S. Knitters rock!
Sincerely,
Alicia D. Franklin
Chicago, IL U.S.A.
P.S. Knitters rock!
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- At 5:43pm on July 14, 2010, keli jean kaskie gave ALICIA D FRANKLIN a gift…
Just wondering what you are up to.... I am preparing to knit myself silly and reach 100 squares by the end of August. Hope you are doing well, and hope to see some more of your lovely work soon!
- At 6:48pm on May 10, 2010, Kalai McDonald said…
- Hello Alicia and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining the KAS community and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children, we are seeking to help.
We invite you to check out the forum guidelines. They will give you a good idea of how to get the best out of being a member http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/forum-guidelines/listForCategory
Please pop into the main forum and introduce yourself. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/meeting-you/listForCategory
Here, for example, is a post that will touch your heart and so aptly describes why the work we do for the children means so much: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/thank-you-kas-from-the-bottom
You may also like to start you own personal blog in which you can post your news, views and family stories and photos. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/members-personal-blogs/listForCategory
We run a challenge each month. This month it is ‘Make it in May' and we would love you to participate, especially knowing that whatever you make will soon benefit one of our children.
Don't forget to post photographs of your work, either in the challenge month, or in your personal blogs as well as in the photos section of the forum. We have an awesome gallery of the work the KAS community is doing in photos, which is really inspiring.
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here: http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html. Follow the blog: www.allfororphans.com for a different perspective on why we need to look out for these children. Finally, if you want precise details about the project, visit www.knit-a-square.com
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