Summer 2012 Granny "Square" Swap (sign ups closed)

Got the piano moved yesterday which was a HUGE deal and today we feel so relieved!!! It has been in the family for over 50 years and has a ton of emotional value to us all so I was soooo stressed that something would happen during the trip but it is tucked into it's new home at my brother's house safe and sound!

My brother will take super good care of it I know and he is thrilled with this gift! Made me feel so good to be able to do this for him! He is the best brother ever so I am so happy right now!!!
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On the way back from Kentucky, I made hubby stop at JoAnn's... I found 4 of the eight listed. Then, I made him go to the other JoAnn's and found two more. The Vanna's Choice Pearl Mist is at one of them but they were completely out. The Caron Simply Soft Lav Bluee is not available at either one. So, guess I will have to order that one either online or place an order at the store. Lovin' these colors though!

PRETTY!!!!! I can't wait to purchase mine. Lucky you!!!!! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see what you create w/ them.
 
Got the piano moved yesterday which was a HUGE deal and today we feel so relieved!!! It has been in the family for over 50 years and has a ton of emotional value to us all so I was soooo stressed that something would happen during the trip but it is tucked into it's new home at my brother's house safe and sound!

My brother will take super good care of it I know and he is thrilled with this gift! Made me feel so good to be able to do this for him! He is the best brother ever so I am so happy right now!!!
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Whew.... moving a piano is not an easy task. So glad it is tucked safe & sound now at your bro's house.
 
I just realized there isn't a purple in the list for Amethyst,,, one of my favorite jewels! I was looking at the yarn in another store and almost got the grape because it's so pretty in the Caron yarn. I'm going to make some that color for myself to use in my blocks I get back. I was thinking of using it for the strips between my different squares. It goes well with all the other colors and makes a nice dividing contrast. I'm so proud I'm actually thinking ahead on this one and can work on my connecting pieces over the summer!
 
Quote: Me too! He threw us a wrench at the last minute, calling us when we were about 50 miles away and saying "Um the new apt is upstairs, is that a problem? OMG!!! Moving a 450lb piano upstairs?!! NO WAY I said! Then he said he had a full crew so I told him to run to Home Depot and get 4 - 2"x12"x10' boards to act as a ramp over the stairs to push the furniture dolly over.

I still can't believe those guys pushed it all the way up though! They were really straining with every muscle they had though. I made 2 of the guys stand at the top holding a rope wrapped around the piano to brace it just in case the guys slipped on the way up. It was seriously scary to watch!
I just realized there isn't a purple in the list for Amethyst,,, one of my favorite jewels! I was looking at the yarn in another store and almost got the grape because it's so pretty in the Caron yarn. I'm going to make some that color for myself to use in my blocks I get back. I was thinking of using it for the strips between my different squares. It goes well with all the other colors and makes a nice dividing contrast. I'm so proud I'm actually thinking ahead on this one and can work on my connecting pieces over the summer!
Oh brother! I had a gorgeous deep purple on the list and forgot to add it! Its called Plum Perfect and it is Caron Simply Soft. Can't believe I left it off! It is such a beautiful purple!!! I just double checked the list and it is the only color I missed though.

You only need to choose 1 color but I wanted to give folks plenty of options and I always like to do a few colors myself. At least 3 anyway.
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Problem is I love them all and now I have to decide on just a few from the list. How do I decide?
 
I saw the Plum Perfect,, Wally World had it!!! The one I found there was Lavender Blue though,, not Lav Bluee so I may have to check on that. The tag on the rag said Lav Blue, I assumed it was the same thing,, I'll make sure.

ETA: I just searched the site and only found Lavender Blue,,, Could you post a link or picture for me of the other? Yes,,, I'm obsessive lol,,, I have to be perfect! LOL,,, in my dreams anyway!
 
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I saw the Plum Perfect,, Wally World had it!!! The one I found there was Lavender Blue though,, not Lav Bluee so I may have to check on that. The tag on the rag said Lav Blue, I assumed it was the same thing,, I'll make sure.

ETA: I just searched the site and only found Lavender Blue,,, Could you post a link or picture for me of the other? Yes,,, I'm obsessive lol,,, I have to be perfect! LOL,,, in my dreams anyway!
I can't imagine there are 2 different blue/lavender colors but here is the link.
http://www.joann.com/caron-simply-soft-yarn-6oz/prd23209/
Scroll down to the color choices. Fifth row, far right. When I rest my cursor on that square the name that shows up is Lav Bluee but it may very well be a typo. The site I was on was the Joann's site and they probably just entered it wrong. I thought it was a strange name for a color but what do I know? Let me know if you figure it out cause I want to correct the first page if it is incorrect. Thanks!
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It's Lavender Blue, I compared it, and when I put it in the wishlist area it said Lavender Blue. Joanne's tech person probably did the spelling mistake trying to shorten it.
 
I saw a lav bluee, too. Maybe Caron had made the typo and corrected it on later skeins but didn't recall the earlier ones. I'll look at the darker purple next time I go to Joann's. I usually go there on my Sunday afternoon walks.
 
Has everyone found a pattern yet? I've been leisurely looking, but haven't picked one just yet. I printed the yarn list, but haven't made it to the store to pick any up yet. Can't wait!!!!
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