Sunday 30 September 2012

Beautiful Blankets to show you!

Hi everyone!

I would like to thank 'jean nock' for her parcel yesterday. Inside I found a Blanket that she has very kindly assembled for me and also one that she had made herself. These two Blankets are gorgeous. So...pretty! Let's take a look at the one she has made herself and very kindly donated to 'SIBOL'.

A beautiful Blanket, gorgeous Flower Squares.


The colour combinations in this Blanket work so well together, don't you think? Lovely Flower Squares in the centre. It's terribly kind of you 'jean nock' to donate this gorgeous Blanket to the Elderly. Thank you.

Now I'll show you the 'take a bag' Squares. These have all been made in super pastel colours, beautifully assembled and I think the border goes so well together.

Thanks to 'jean nock' for assembling. Thanks everyone for sending in such pretty Squares!

Once again we are gathering together a great selection of Blankets which we donate to the Elderly. They are so pretty and I know for a fact each one is so well received. Thanks to everyone who sent in Squares for the second Blanket, I am terribly grateful to you all.

I'm going to combine the two Blankets in a Slide Show now for you!


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Thanks for stopping by today!
 
 
x Sue x

Our latest 'SIBOL'.

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Marilyn for assembling, and thanks to everyone who sent in these beautiful Squares!
I'm very happy to be showing you a Blanket that Marilyn has given me a hand with. She very kindly offered to 'take a bag' of squares and assemble them for me. The squares are amazing and I would like to thank everyone for sending them in.

It still amazes me after nearly three years that we are making such wonderful Blankets. Each one is just so different from each other. My original idea was to make 6, we have now made 278! I am doing my final delivery of the year in November and I am trying to get the last bags of Squares finished off in time. If we don't finish for November they will be given out in 2013.  I'm sure the Elderly are going to love the Blankets that I have ready.

Let's take a look at the one Marilyn has made up now, and thank you so much for assembling it so beautifully!

Do you have time to look through my Slide Show? I hope so.







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Thanks for visiting me today!



x Sue x

Tuesday 25 September 2012

A Spanish Blanket arrives today!

Hello everyone!

A Spanish Blanket arrives today at 'Two Times' and isn't it gorgeous?  I am very grateful to Sonieta and her Mummy for making and donating a wonderful Blanket for our 'SIBOL' project. The colours in this Blanket really compliment each other and I really want to thank you both for your kindness. I know for a fact that this is going to be loved by our Elderly folk. The Blanket is so warm and cheerful and I know will bring a smile to someone's face! Thank you both so..much!

What wonderful Granny Squares!




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 Beautiful Squares.
 
The next Blanket reminds me of Summer fruits, I really enjoyed making this Blanket. I hope you like it.
I would like to thank everyone who contributed Squares for this particular Blanket. They really are beautiful, I just love the combination of colours.
 
 
Thanks to everyone that contributed Sqauares for this Blanket.
 
 
 
 

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I'm very happy to be telling you that we have sold our 'Think Pink (2) Blanket to a Lady in Italy.
£200.00 will be going to Breast Cancer Care here in the UK. I think this is a marvellous amount of money to raise and I would like to thank everyone who took part in making the Blanket.  Thanks to the Buyer in Italy.
 
Thanks to Ladies all over the World for helping to make this blanket.
 
 
Very soon we will have our 3rd Think Pink Blanket ready  and I think we will be holding a Silent Auction on the SIBOL Blog to raise more money for Breast Cancer Care.
 
Thanks for visiting 'Mrs Twins' today!
 
x Sue x
 
 

Monday 24 September 2012

The latest four Blankets for our Elderly folk.

Good Afternoon!

These four Blankets have been assembled by Sally. She has made a great job and I would like to thank everyone for contributing Squares for these Blankets.

They simply are amazing! What great Blankets we are making for the Nursing Homes.


Thanks to everyone who contributed Squares for this Blanket. It's beautiful!


Thanks to everyone who contributed.


Thanks to everyone who contributed Squares for this Blanket.


Thanks to everyone for contributing Squares for this Blanket.



These really are going to brighten up someone' life and make them feel loved! Thanks to everyone!


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x Sue x

Butterflies fluttering in!

Hi everyone!

I am up-dating 'Mrs Twins', I have a weeks work to put on.

'The Wool Stop' has very kindly assembled two  bags of Squares for me. These Blankets are amazing!  She was also very kind to send a bag of SIBOL Butterflies! They are all such wonderful colours, I love them.


Thanks to 'The Wool Stop' Butterfies for 'SIBOL'.


Thanks to 'The Wool Stop' for assembling this Blanket. Thanks to everyone who contributed Squares for this Challenge.

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I've made a Slide Show to showcase these two gorgeous Blankets! Thank you very much everyone for sending in such wonderful Squares to our 'SIBOL' project. Thank you 'The Wool Stop!'.


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 x Sue x

SIBOL 269!

Hi everyone!

This is SIBOL 269! Asssembled by joyce28 thank you!

I would like to thank everyone who contributed Squares for this Blanket. I'm sure you will agree it's a fabulous Blanket, great combination of colours.

Thanks joyce28 for assembling. Thanks to everyone for contributing Squares.

I've made a Slide Show, sit back and enjoy!






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Thanks for visiting 'Mrs Twins' today!

x Sue x

Sunday 23 September 2012

Stunning Blankets from The Netherlands to show you!


Hello everyone!

Our dear 'SIBOLETTE' Fiona in The Netherlands has been hooking away for 'SIBOL'. She has made these stunning Blankets and donated them for our Elderly folk here in the UK.

265. 'Carp Diem' made by Fiona.

This one is called 'Carp Diem'. She made it on her holiday in France, just living an easy way of life, enjoying the sun, her family and nature.
This is made with odd bits and ends of yarn, just picking it of a bag.


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This Blanket has been made so well, the Granny Squares are so interesting made with a variety of beautiful colours. Has Fiona inspired you to make a Blanket like this?  Well I have plenty more of Fiona's Blankets to show you!
This is going to be a long................................post!

The next Blanket that Fiona very kindly made and donated to our 'SIBOL' project is called 'Colour Book'. Fiona used lots of odd bits of yarn that she had at home for this stunning Blanket.  She made this Blanket  like a book full of colour.  She has a bag full of left over yarn which she cannot throw away so she made the Blanket for 'SIBOL'. She hopes it brings a lot of sunshine into an Elderly person's life.

Fiona I am positive it will. Fiona I know our 'SIBOL' project means a lot to you by the amount of Blankets you have made for us. I can never thank you enough.


266. 'Colour Book' made and donated by Fiona.


A stunning vibrant Blanket! Thank you so much!

I love the centre Granny Square in this Blanket with the smaller ones around it. You have used every colour in your box I can see. It surely is a stunning Blanket.


I love the idea of the Granny Square in the middle and smaller ones around it.


This really is beautiful thank you!

That one is called 'Colour Book'. I'm sure you will agree it's a gorgeous Blanket.
The final Blanket that Fiona made and 'donated' herself is called 'Ocean Wave'. She says, "It looks like the waves on the beach, different colours and texture you get from the Ocean." It certainly does have a Sea feel to it Fiona. Let's take a look now.

267 'Ocean Wave' made and donated by Fiona.


This is a beautiful Granny Blanket and especially because it reminds Fiona of the Ocean.


Can you see the beautiful Heart and Butterflies attached to this Blanket?

Can you see the beautiful Heart and Butterflies attached to this Blanket? I love the Hearts too Fiona, thank you for adding them.


Such a striking Blanket Fiona, thank you!


Absolutely superb!

Golly these are beautiful Blankets don't you think? I can't get over how quickly you have made them Fiona, thank you.

But it doesn't end there......Fiona very kindly offered to make up one of the 'Take a Bags!'.  These Squares were sent to me and Fiona has very kindly assembled them for me. This one does not have a name as yet. But nevertheless it's another beautiful Blanket.  I would like to thank everyone who sent in Squares for this particular 'SIBOL' Blanket.

Great colour combinations in this one they all go together so......well once again!


267 'Names Please? Assembled by Fiona (Netherlands) thank you!


Thanks to everyone who contributed Squares for this Blanket. Gorgeous!


Such another wonderful Blanket!


Superb!


Close up of 'SIBOLETTES' Squares!


Thank you all very much indeed!

I told you it was lovely!
Fiona once again you have really made such a wonderful contribution to 'SIBOL'. I can never thank you enough for everything that you have enclosed in your parcel. The most important thing is that you are enjoying our 'SIBOL' Group. 'SIBOL' is somewhere where you can show your 'creative skills and also do some really worthwhile Charity work.

Thank you so much. I am sorry this was a long post but I did really want to put all Fiona's Blankets on to the same post today!

I have plenty to show you over the next few days. I have a pile of Blankets here which are new, so please pop in again!
Don't forget we are collecting Squares to make Blankets for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Do you want to make a 6" (15cms)  Knitted or Crocheted Square with Daffodils as the theme?  Make a Daffodil Square and send it to me we are hoping to send 9 Blankets to the 9 Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospices here in the UK.

I have a great tutorial from Debi over at Hooks & Yarn. She has very kindly written down the instructions for a beautiful Daffodil Square.

I also have a link over to Luna in the States  she also has very kindly written us out a pattern for a Daffodil Square. Why not try the two links? Say hello to these two talented Ladies!

We need Daffodils, Daffodils and more Daffodils! Let's try and meet this wonderful Challenge.

If there are any questions about our Blankets please mail me.

Sue on sueatpigsty@talktalk.net
Or.....Join our Ravelry Group!

Thanks for visiting this evening and I hope we have inspired you!
x Sue x




Saturday 22 September 2012

Catching up with our 'SIBOL' work.

Hello everyone!




I must apologise for the delay in putting the blankets and squares on to our SIBOL Blog. Due to 'circumstances beyond my control  - family commitments'. I haven't been able to find any free time for taking

photos and posting them on to my SIBOL Blog. I have such a lot to show you, wonderful blankets and squares!  So tomorrow once Mr. Twins has gone off to watch his British Touring Cars I will seriously get down to my work. I am having 'withdrawal symptoms' I have to tell you. I do love my 'beloved SIBOL' and I know you do too. I know you love looking at the gorgeous blankets and I just want you to know that I am grateful for everything that arrives at my home for the Elderly.

It's not very often that I am away from 'SIBOL' so I hope you will excuse me this time for delaying my
We are now on SIBOL 264! Can you believe that? The numbers are adding up and thanks to the many Ladies that contribute to my project we certainly are very successful! 



Let's take a look at this pretty Lilac blanket.





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Thank you for these gorgeous squares. So pretty!







Love the pink breaking it up.







I love these colours. Thank you.





I hope you like it. Thank you to everyone that contributed squares for this gorgeous blanket. I am very grateful to you.



Are you interested in a Freeform challenge?  Pop over to our SIBOL RAV GROUP?



Are you interested in our Daffodil Challenge for 'Marie Curie Cancer Care?' Pop over to SIBOL RAV GROUP? 



We are collecting squares to make blankets with Daffodils as a theme. We are inviting you to join us. Thank you.



Thanks everyone on RAVELRY for keeping the threads going for me while I've been busy. I do appreciate it and I'll be back tomorrow with some more blankets from the Netherlands.



Bye for now!



x Sue x

Friday 14 September 2012

Another donated Blanket arrives today!

Hi everyone!

Carolyn has made and donated a beautiful blanket. Thank you so much!


I am a happy bunny again because today I received in the post another beautiful Blanket for 'SIBOL'.
I am terribly grateful to Carolyn for this stunning Blanket. Made in beautiful calming colours this is going to be another wonderful Blanket to give to the Elderly.

I shall be delivering our Blankets to the Homes in November and aren't they going to receive some beauties!


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I can't thank you enough Carolyn, it simply is so kind of you!

Please pop over to 'SIBOL' to read all my news!

Thanks for visiting 'Mrs Twins' this evening!

x Sue x

Wednesday 12 September 2012

The blankets are rolling in......

Hi everyone,

We have another great blanket for you. Thanks to everyone that sent in squares for this particular blanket and a big thank you to Bev for assembling this one for me. Bev has made an amazing job it really is so...pretty. Another wonderful blanket for our homes.

The border finishes it off so well and what a great variety of squares. Let's take a look at them now.


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This is number 262, not many more till 300!

x Sue x

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Happiness is......a new 'SIBOL!'.

Hi everyone!

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Yes 'Happiness is a new 'SIBOL!'.  Today I received a blanket from 'The Wool Stop' which she kindly assembled for me. We certainly received a great variety of squares for this blanket and I'm sure you will agree 'The Wool Stop' has assembled them so well. I get such a buzz even now when a new blanket is created. I know the blankets will certainly bring smiles to the face of an Elderly person and will definitely give them a great deal of comfort.



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'The Wool Stop' has made Butterflies and Flowers to decorate our blankets which I am terribly grateful for.
Aren't they pretty?

I have just finished 'Flaming Fuschia' I really enjoyed this one and I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful squares.


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What fun!
 
Thanks for visiting 'Mrs Twins' this evening!
 
x Sue x

Thursday 6 September 2012

I can't believe we are on SIBOL 259!

Hello everyone!

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Well we are on 'SIBOL' 259 now, the numbers are adding up again! We are on our way to 300, can you believe that?

This 'SIBOL' is as unique as the others, each one of our blankets are so....different. No two are the same. Just think so far 259 Elderly Ladies and Gents are benefiting from our 'SIBOL' work.

Let's take a look at this latest one and I would at this point like to thank 'jean nock' for assembling it for me. She certainly has a great knack of assembling them and indeed doing the pretty borders.


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Thanks for popping in to 'Mrs Twins' this evening!

x Sue x

Wednesday 5 September 2012

More beauties!!

Good evening everyone!

257. Assembled by 'insearchofme' Thank you so much!


I am very pleased to be showing you the latest two blankets received in to 'SIBOL HQ'.  I have had some help from 'insearchofme' on the MSE Knitting Forum. She very kindly assembled two bags of Knitted squares for me and I'm sure you will love them. Assembled beautifullly, Butterflies and Flowers added, superb work. I love the colours in these two blankets.

Our Elderly folk are going to be so....lucky this winter with these wonderful blankets. 

Thanks to everyone that supports my 'SIBOL' project.
I'll leave you with the two blankets and just a little 'yarnbombing in my garden!'.




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x Sue x

Tuesday 4 September 2012

'Abstract' and 'Meadow Spring Meadow'.

Hello on Tuesday!

I am very pleased to be showing you two blankets which have arrived this morning from 'The Wool Stop'.

The first has been made and donated by 'The Wool Stop' and I know you are going to love it. Made in various colours this really is very eye-catching! It's called 'Abstract' and you will see why!

The Wool Stop has very kindly made and donated this wonderful blanket to 'SIBOL'. Thank you!


This will be suitable for a man or a woman and it will be given out on my next deliveries.


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Great isn't it? The next one is called 'Meadow Spring Meadow' and I would like to thank 'The Wool Stop' for very kindly offering to make this one up for me. The squares are beautfiul and have come from all over the World. Another 'unique' blanket from 'SIBOL'.

 Thanks 'The Wool Stop' and thanks everyone! 

Thanks to everyone that sent in squares for this blanket.





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Have a nice day everyone!
 
x Sue x

Saturday 1 September 2012

Another 'SIBOL' is made for the Elderly.


Hi and welcome to 'Mrs Twins'.

Butterflies too! Thank you!



Thank you for visiting my Blog this evening. I am very happy to be showing you the latest 'SIBOL'. This is Number 254 and it's  a beautiful Granny square blanket. The colours in this one are amazing and I love it.

Thanks to everyone who contributed squares for this blanket.



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We certainly are churning out some beauties for the Elderly.
 
 x Sue x