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Woolly Hugs : A Blanket for 3littlebadgers. Crafters and donors, please, we need your help

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 16:44

I am afraid we bring very sad news. We heard recently that 3littlebadgers' beautiful baby daughter was stillborn. Bless them all, such a devastating loss, we are so very sorry. 3’s thread is here. if you would like to add a message.

No words really are there? Sad
3littlebadgers and her family are in our hearts and thoughts, and we send them our love.

We are so pleased that they have accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for them all in every stitch. We hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them.

So, we will need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM us via KnottyAndPistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc and we’ll help you with all of it. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Thanks

Suggestions for personalisations and motifs
3littlebadgers and her family have been thinking about their blanket and have come up with some lovely ideas for their beautiful baby. Bless them all.

3 associates her daughter with white, white flowers, feathers and clouds…

Her children have suggested pink angel wings, little footprints ( she was so active and kicked them a lot) white balloons from her funeral, and ducks and horses which they see when they visit her grave.

3 also said that the morning of her birth saw a brilliant pink sunrise. This would make a beautiful square too.

Such beautiful ideas, and we also have the initials for all their children if this is something you can help with, please PM.

Colours
Pure white
Pinks - from pale to vibrant
Warm purples
Duck egg - but one of these two please - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ‘aqua’, or ‘duck egg’

Our Yarns

  • Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
  • Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
  • Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
    Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK? Artesano Superwash Merino DK
  • Patons Merino Extrafine DK (new this time)

    Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear. If you still have any of our wools that have been discontinued - Rowan Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.

    Our listed yarns are all easily available online - Wise Badger have some very good offers at the moment, also Deramores, Wool Warehouse, Laughing Hens stock our brands too.

    Do use the crafting guide on the website to help you with lots of practical info such as help with buying colours, recommended online retailers and if interested there are a lot of linked suggestions for patterns. Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. Always feel free to post questions on the thread if unsure. When finished double knot the yarn and using a needle please sew in your ends but don’t block your work. Then PM for details for posting.

    This means so much to the 3littlebadgers, thank you so much for joining with us.

    If not already, do join us on Facebook - MNWoollyHugs, or @MNWoollyHugs on Twitter, good ways to keep in touch in addition to here.



    As always, the most enormous thank you. Thinking of them all. xxx

    Thanks
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 28/04/2015 16:51

So pleased we are making 3littlebadgers and her family a Woolly Hug, thinking of them all, and sending love. Thanks

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SpiralArchitect · 28/04/2015 16:56

So, so sorry to hear this. I will PM Pistey now.

Flowers and much love to 3littlebadgers and her family x

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TheNinjaGooseIsHooking · 28/04/2015 16:58

so sorry to hear this. Will pm now

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ilove · 28/04/2015 16:59

I will help if wool can be sent please xxx

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GlaikitFizzog · 28/04/2015 17:02

How heartbreakingly sad. PM sent xx

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SoMauve · 28/04/2015 17:02

I will contribute. I have pink x

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Opheliabumps · 28/04/2015 17:03

How terribly sad, my heart goes out to 3littlebadgers.

As always, I'm able to help, I've pm'd Pistey.

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Dreamfaaie · 28/04/2015 17:05

Sorry to hear such sad news. I will help if wool can be provided.

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fanjodisfunction · 28/04/2015 17:13

Will of course contribute, has really touched a nerve as it was the birthday of my stillborn daughter yesterday. I don't think I have any of those colours. I shall pm you posted.

Much love to the family, be gentle on yourself. Your girl sounds so precious.

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 17:14

Thank you so much everyone, you are all stars Star Star xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 17:15

Oh Fan, much love and gentle hugs for you too. xxx

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fanjodisfunction · 28/04/2015 17:19

thank you, I know only to well what she must be feeling. I would love to try and make the pink sunset for her, I know how much these things mean.

once my rainbow boy is in bed I shall work out what I need and pm you.

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Jacksmania · 28/04/2015 17:27


Will do some squares with white flowers.
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avocadotoast · 28/04/2015 17:35

I will contribute. I'm not sure my skills are at a level that I could do any motifs, but I can do a solid colour square I'm sure.

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surprisedbyjoy · 28/04/2015 17:38

Such sad news. PM sent.

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Woolfey · 28/04/2015 17:51

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GleamingHeels · 28/04/2015 17:56

I too would like to contribute - will PM

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 17:59

Thanks lovelies, really appreciate all this support xxx

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Galena · 28/04/2015 18:18

Have sent a pm

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RiaOverTheRainbow · 28/04/2015 18:22

So, so sad. Thinking of 3littlebadgers and family Thanks

I've PMed.

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 18:34

Thank you so much Thanks xxxx

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Mnp2015 · 28/04/2015 18:37

In. Xxx

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 28/04/2015 18:41

Thanks lovely xxxx

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SpaghettiMeatballs · 28/04/2015 19:05

I'm so sorry Flowers

I can contribute squares.

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KnottyAndPistey · 28/04/2015 19:39

Thanks lovely. X

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