Update on THE “EST Granny Square Blanket”
Posted by baahar | Filed under misc
Since the announcement of this project one month ago, many packages poured into my home from all over Europe … Latvia, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Austria, Norway, France, … all of them containing colorful granny squares like these:
I know of a few that are still on their way, so we have 54 of them now and counting. Thanks to this project I realised once more, how people everywhere in the world are willing to participate in projects to do something ‘good’, in however small way that may be.
I also realised that 7×7 cm is not equal everywhere :)
As I will not be able to put together the blanket until new year anyway, I want to extend the time EST members can participate in this project for one month. So the new extended deadline is 31.12.2009.
As for the charity organisation I would want to donate the money that we will hopefully raise by selling the finished blanket: one organisation close to my heart is Architecture for Humanity. I love their way of bringing together local architects with communities in need and provide open designs to build sustainable homes and other types of buildings. Sustainable is the keyword for me here, because even though I love many organisations for their charitable work, I would love to see more sustainable projects that are of benefit for the people in need for a longer period of time.
My favorite charity organisation is the IHH with their projects like “They Need You To See – brighten the eye of one of 100.000 Africans“. However, for this blanket project, I would love to donate the raised money to Architecture for Humanity. If this is ok with the participating EST members, of course.
Tags: architecture for humanity, charity, est, etsy, handmade
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November 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Ohh that looks lovely! I am in love with the two squares (green/pink & purple/blue) that are in front of the picture! Who made them? Raise your hand! :)
I think that it’s a very good cause that you have chosen! I agree! Another cause could be team EPE on Etsy for Cancer Awareness.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Yay, they are all so beautiful!! I can’t wait to see the finished blanket! I think your idea for the charity is really great!
November 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yup that charity has my vote of confidence!
November 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Oh very lovely squares :) I want to crochet couple of more :) Hi Mitsy:) My hand is raised:))
November 30th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Hello, I was waiting to see it.. It is so beautiful..I am going to make some more.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:41 am
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December 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am
Such a fun idea, they look great together!!
December 1st, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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December 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
This is such a creative idea and fun to contribute. I will sure be part of this blanket!
Selin
December 1st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
fab love that idea well done !!!
December 1st, 2009 at 9:11 pm
i can’t wait to see the finished blankie!!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Really good ideas. I would love to help but don’t know how to crotchet. Would I be able to pick it up from instructions? (I can knit a liitle bit)
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
wow
such an amazing project!
December 4th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Uuuu it’s looking really nice :))))
…and I admit, some my squares weren’t quite 7cm, I had smaller hook so it was a bit challenging ;)
December 16th, 2009 at 2:23 am
This is amazing! I’d love to jump in on future projects like this one!!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Such a great project ! I will try to send in my contribution before the end of the month !