Oh, Michelle...I'm speechless. And slightly teary-eyed. Animals and animal shelters have been my chosen 'cause' for a while now, so this really means so much. And how fabulous that the kids were so enthused. Perhaps they'll carry the experience with them and continue to lend support to such worthy causes in the future. Thank you for sharing the story! It made my day.
designcamppdx
January 26, 2009
Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I was inspired by your post and held an event at my studio in Portland Oregon where we made 30 blankets for our local shelter. Thanks for posting the project! It was a ton of fun! I posted some pictures on my blog michellefreedman@blogspot.com
DIY Maven
October 27, 2007
annemarie--You are VERY welcome!!! Knowing that you'll be using the tutorial for such a good cause has left me all verklempt! I'm sure the animals will love you for their new blankets!! My best to Alpha Phi Omega--I hope you have fun with the project!!!
annemarie
October 26, 2007
Thanks so much for posting this! The Fall '07 pledge class of Alpha Phi Omega at George Mason University will be using this tutorial to make blankets for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (ldrf.org). :)
Wasn't looking for any particular size. My stepdaughter and my niece like animals. I figured it would give them something to do toward a good cause.. much like the blankets! Perfect for a young child.
DIY Maven
September 27, 2007
Hey East Teak, for larger animals, you can use fleece. It's available at just about every fabric store--even the discount ones where it's very inexpensive.
eastteak
September 27, 2007
interesting...although I would need a bunch of these for my large dog.
DIY Maven
September 25, 2007
All the patterns I found on-line were really time consuming. I needed something that would be quick to make, so I made my own patterns, using two strands of yarn with a big hook. Are you looking for a specific size? I have written instructions, for xs, s and m, which I really should type up...and then post. The smallest ones I think I could make in about an hour. (I started timing myself...heh.)
joye68
September 25, 2007
Excellent idea on the doggie sweaters! Do you happen to have a pattern laying around you can share that's quick and easy? If not, can you make recommendations for one?
DIY Maven
Oh, Michelle...I'm speechless. And slightly teary-eyed. Animals and animal shelters have been my chosen 'cause' for a while now, so this really means so much. And how fabulous that the kids were so enthused. Perhaps they'll carry the experience with them and continue to lend support to such worthy causes in the future. Thank you for sharing the story! It made my day.
designcamppdx
Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I was inspired by your post and held an event at my studio in Portland Oregon where we made 30 blankets for our local shelter. Thanks for posting the project! It was a ton of fun! I posted some pictures on my blog michellefreedman@blogspot.com
DIY Maven
annemarie--You are VERY welcome!!! Knowing that you'll be using the tutorial for such a good cause has left me all verklempt! I'm sure the animals will love you for their new blankets!! My best to Alpha Phi Omega--I hope you have fun with the project!!!
annemarie
DIY Maven
Here's a link to an easy sweater. I used it as inspiration to make my own patterns.
joye68
DIY Maven
eastteak
DIY Maven
All the patterns I found on-line were really time consuming. I needed something that would be quick to make, so I made my own patterns, using two strands of yarn with a big hook. Are you looking for a specific size? I have written instructions, for xs, s and m, which I really should type up...and then post. The smallest ones I think I could make in about an hour. (I started timing myself...heh.)
joye68
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