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Woolly hugs

Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

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A Blanket for WubblyBubbly's family: knitters, crocheters and donors sign up here.

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KnottyLocks · 22/02/2012 19:47

We have heard the very sad news that our own lovely WubblyBubbly passed away very peacefully this week, after two years living with breast cancer. MrWubbly let us know on this thread, where many have expressed their condolences and shared their memories of Wubbly.

We have offered to make a blanket for MrWubbly and their son, Lawrie. MrWubbly has said that both he and Lawrie would love this and they are very touched by the idea. We hope that it may bring whatever comfort it can to them both.

So, we need knitters, crocheters and donors. If you would like to donate wool, then we can match you up with a crafter.

RatherBeOnThePiste will coordinate and match crafters and donors, and deal with the admin side. I'll try to answer any queries you may have and will put together the blanket.

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM Pistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, and she will match you up.
If you are offering to donate, we would be grateful if you would let us know if you'd like to donate 1 or 2 balls of wool. They cost roughly £5 per ball.

Crafters, if you need wool please let Pistey know if you'd like 1 or 2 balls of wool.
One ball should make at least 2 x 6" squares.

Thank you all so very much Thanks

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KnottyLocks · 08/03/2012 22:29

Of course I will Smile

And this time we'll get in a wee bit quicker!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 08/03/2012 22:48

Evening Wine

Just going to check PMs, hang on a mo.........

Is there a new thread?

Confused
KnottyLocks · 08/03/2012 22:58

Not yet, no Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 08/03/2012 23:01

I thought for a moment you'd all pushed off and left me on my own Grin

Have replied to all PMs Thanks

Thank you to more lovely donors for their generosity we really appreciate it

Thanks browneyesblue

Thanks MarieFromStMoritz

OliviaMumsnet · 08/03/2012 23:37

@LewisFan

are HQ going to lift the 1000 post limit?

@ChippingInNeedsCoffee

Lewis - probably not as it (apparently) makes it very difficult for people reading on phones etc. I'm sure Knotty will start another thread and link from here :)

Quite right - we can always add one or two posts to add a link to a new thread. Do let us know if you need us to help with that ever, won't you?

HTH
M Towers

KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 04:57

Olivia, I sent a message about the very thing. Did anyone see it? Ta.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 06:37

Morning....
A) I have replied to our far flung overseas Blanketeers' PMs Smile
B) I'm ever so glad it is Friday Grin

KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 06:41

Everso, yes Smile

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KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 06:52

I will be needing BIG coffee, Pistey.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 07:30

and chocolate?

KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 07:34

Naturally Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 07:42

Is this enough??

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to see you through until I get back at lunchtime?

KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 09:05

Through to elevensies maybe.

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Pleiades45 · 09/03/2012 09:05

Morning all!

I've completed 9 squares and they will be going in the post with the leftover wool. Smile

Deafworm · 09/03/2012 09:16

I don't know I dissapear for a few days to get an assignment done (and have a few more bizarre dreams :o ) and you add 9 pages!

Wow Pleiades45 that's good going, my first one is finally starting too take shape, it all went very wonky so I started again and made my own pattern, much better now!

Pleiades45 · 09/03/2012 11:40

Just back from the Post Office. DS (3) insisted on carrying the package himself for the little boy whose mammy has gone to live with the angels, stars and sun....

PurplePidjin · 09/03/2012 13:09

Pleiades what a lovely boy Sad

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 14:02

Check this out - what a lovely thing to do!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 14:04

Well done Pleiades45 and how lovely your son is involved too x

browneyesblue · 09/03/2012 17:10

Pistey's Olympic link is amazing. I googled for more images - it's brilliant!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 09/03/2012 20:51

More lovely donors from today - many many thanks to you

Thanks travellingwilbury

Thanks Flapjack77

SoupDragon · 09/03/2012 22:08

Did my squares arrive?

KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 22:17

Soupy, they are being redelivered on Monday.

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KnottyLocks · 09/03/2012 22:38

Should I be afraid? Grin

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SoupDragon · 10/03/2012 07:43

LOL - no, I was just concerned they were lost in the nether regions of Royal Mail :)