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:: August 26, 2006 Up For Swap
Anyone in a swapping mood? I have some things I'm purging.
First off, a pair of crochet books, nay, epics, from 1985. It's a huge collection of instructions and patterns in two two-ring binders. The individual patterns are booklets that you can take out of the binder for easier reading as you crochet. The patterns are equally divided between classic, vintage-cute, kitschy, and delightfully hideous, as shown (respectively) below:
There are dozens upon dozens of patterns. Here's a list of all the sections: And the second swap lot, a sort of starter kit of the new punch needle embroidery tools from Clover. I tried it out but never got the hang of it -- maybe you'll have better luck.
And what am I looking for? A little vintage fabric, vintage buttons, or maybe even something cheap off my Crafts/Inspiration wish list on Amazon. Or surprises! Anything. Let me know in the comments if you're interested! posted by in Crochet
Comments I will give you whatever the heck you want if I can get those crochet books! Is there anything in particular on the Amazon list that you're wanting right now? Please let me know. Posted by Jen Cox on August 28, 2006 12:40 PM You can sign me up for the punch-needle embroidery lot ... I was just about to buy one from the Keepsake Quilting catalog, but I'd rather get it from you! I think the best thing I can offer in trade is some genuine used kimono silk. My husband and I lived in Japan for 18 months, and while I was there I stocked up on used kimonos. I took them apart, laundered and pressed the silk and the polyester linings, and I've made a couple projects from them. I've got black, a pinky purple, a pink/purple and white print, some dusty sage green with darker nubbies in it, and some other stuff I don't remember because I haven't looked in that drawer in ages. I'd be happy to trade you - what, a pound or so? - of the fabric in your choice of colors. If you're interested, e-mail me and I'll send you a photo of the color choices. Posted by Gretchen on August 28, 2006 6:54 PM Boy, that crochet book is looking fabbo-loony! I could totally amazon you for one of those. I don't think I think I have anything terribly satisfying in the way of vintage fabric or buttons. But I also live in NYC, home of so much fabric goodness and also our very own Japanese book store, which I've been meaning to visit anyway... Let me know, and what you prefer. Posted by Amber on August 29, 2006 3:40 PM wow! i would give you my eyeteeth for a scan of the pattern for that round stripey crochet bag! (since it looks like there are quicker takers) Posted by donna on September 4, 2006 11:41 PM My god the way that poor kid is wearing the round bag, it's like she's a target for menstrual cramps to come! You wonder what people were thinking sometimes. Posted by pwilley on September 18, 2006 12:57 PM |
