Sunday, April 15, 2007



Beaded Stitch Markers and Yarn Swap

Have you ever made beaded stich markers before?

If not, then you're in for a lot of fun and some really interesting surprises!

It’s really very simple, and so much fun that you will become addicted and want to make them for everyone you know. Basically, all you have to do is get a few materials and use your creative mind to mix and match beads and voila....you'll have a set of beautiful stitch markers!

**First you can get some simple materials like:

1. needlenose pliers [or regular small pliers]
2. memory wire [at any craft supple store]
3. beads


**DIRECTIONS:

1) Cut a ring of memory wire.

2) Crimp one end by folding it in on itself and squeezing with the pliars.

3) Decorate with beads

4) crimp other end of wire

**Form a circle and you have your stitch marker.

Websites with directions and pictures:

http://www.wormspit.com/stitchmarkers.htm
http://knittgeek.blogspot.com/2005/07/guide-to-stitch-markers.html [great pictures to look at for ideas]
http://thewittyknit.typepad.com/projects/2004/07/how_to_make_bea.html
http://chrisknits.blog-city.com/beaded_stitch_markers_2.htm
http://www.thatspinningplace.com/stitch_markers.html
So for this exchange you will make at least 4 stitch markers and send with at least 2 skeins of yarn.
See what colors or types of yarn your partner likes from their "Wish List" and put your packages together. You can add other items if you like and be sure to include a note to your partner to let her know who you are and about your experience in making your stitch markers.

The up above picture is an example of what your markers might look like and remember they are your masterpieces so be creative.

Rules:
1. For the yarn choose something that is nice to feel or something you might want to receive like, wool, cotton, silk or a combination of any. I love "Caron's Simple Soft" that has come out with some wonderful spring colors. [you can include a pattern if you want too, but be respectful of all copyright rules] The total value should be approximately $10-$15 or equivalent excluding the cost of the shipping.

2. This Swap starts in May .

3. This will be a 1 time Swap.

4. Anyone who wants to be involved please request by email to; mailto:Calcrochetnut@msn.com

5. Then when you send your package post that you sent it.

6. When you receive your package post again your "Thank-you" and a photo.

The Specifics:

Sign up by May 12th, and partners will be assigned on May 15th.

1. Email the hostess [Crochetoholic Debb at Crochetoholicdebb@msn.com] your address and email [be sure to put "Beaded Stitch Markers and Yarn Exchange" in the subject line]

2. The hostess will email you your partner and her address [all addresses are confidential and only available to our members]
NOTE: You may not be receiving your package from the same person you are sending to.

3. You will also get an invitation to join the blog so you can post.

4. Next get your materials for 4 stitch markers and 2 skeins of yarn, [spring colors or any shade]

5. For your beads you might use seed, round, glass, wooden, metal, or any other appealing bead of your choice. Extra goodies might include: magnets, pins, pencils,coin purses, hooks, ribbon, buttons, scarves, hankies, or anything that you might want to send.

6. Mail your packages out by the end of the month be sure to include a little note card saying it is from your BSMYS partner.

7. Once you have mailed your package out be sure post that you sent it out and post again when you receive your package with a photo of your goodies.

8. Then after the exchange is over the group will vote on the best Beaded Stitch Markers and Yarn Exchange package and that member will win a prize. [so be sure to post a photo of your received package and the person who sent it to you]

9. The one with the most votes will win a grab bag prize value of $10.[It could include yarn, notions, girly stuff, not sure yet, but you will be pleasently surprised with it.] It will be fun!

10. The important thing is be sure your packages get out in time so that your partner does not feel forgotten.

Sound good?
To join
, please email [mailto:calcrochetnut@msn.com/] your name ,mailing address, and blog/URL. If you don't have a blog or URL that is ok.


Have Fun and Join Now!