Amazing Crochet Motif Swap
Swap name: Amazing Crochet Motif Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: craftADDchick
Sign-up date range: February 19, 2009- March 7, 2009
Date to send item by: April 6, 2009
(NEW SEND-OUT DATE)Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): No
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
If so, which country? N/A
Age requirement? 13+
Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES
Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: YES
Details of swap:
For this swap, you will crochet a variety of motifs for 2 partners (experienced swappers can have a 3rd partner, if desired). For each partner, you will need to make a minimum of 5 different motifs that total
at least 30 inches. For example, you could make one that was 8 inches, 5 that were 3 inches (15 inches total), and 2 that were 4 inches (8 inches total). That would be 8 motifs with a total of 31 inches.
Note: If you are using motifs that are not symmetrical (such as a rectangle), you should use the smallest measurement to calculate your total inches. You should use worsted weight acrylic, unless your partner indicates otherwise.
Delivery confirmation #s are required (if shipping internationally, retain a copy of your shipping receipt and your customs form info).
You must PM your organizer when you send and receive. You must also post pictures of the motifs you’ve received and publicly thank the sender. Failure to do so will result in comments reflecting this in your swap profile.
If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:
QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Amazing Crochet Motif Swap
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address including the country:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
Confirm that you are at least 13 years old (yes/no)
Would you like 2 or 3 partners (new swappers are limited to 2 partners, and may request only one)?:Do you agree to promptly post pics of the motifs that you receive?
Do you have any allergies (pets, smoke, certain fibers, etc.) that may apply? If so, please list.
Do you have any allergens in your house (pets, smoke, etc.). If so, please list.
Are you interested in motifs made with other types of yarn(novelty yarns, etc.)?
Are there any colors that you would like to avoid in your motifs (i.e. neons, variegateds, pastels, your joining color, etc.)?
Do you want your outside tails woven in (all starting tails and color change tails must be woven in)? YES/NO
If NO: If you are using the tails to join the motifs, how long do you need the tail to be?
Anything else you’d like your partner to know?
IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.
Also remember to read the
Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.
Original Discussion Thread:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=288053.0Resources:
Online:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/coasters.phphttp://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/smaller_motifs_squares.phpCrochet motifs on the Lion Brand website- you need to register, but it’s free, and worth it!
Books (check your local library, too!):
Beyond the Square Motifs by Edie Eckman
201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas by Melody Griffiths
The Harmony Guides: Crochet Stitch Motifs: 250 Stitches to Crochet by Erika Knight
Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers by Suzann Thompson
What can I make with all of my amazing motifs?
1. Afghan (
Link)
2. Scarf (
Link to free pattern,
Link to image,
Link to one with motif patterns)
3. Curtains
4. Tote bag (Something like
this one, only made with a variety of motifs... like
this one!
)
5. Shawl
6. Table runner (
Link to purchase pattern)
7. Bedspread
8. A dress (
Link to picture on Etsy9. A necklace (
Link to a picture in someone's Wists),
Link to an Anthropologie necklace (tatted, but a cool idea)10. Throw pillows
11.
15 ways to use crochet motifs (A list of ideas... but no pictures... not sure about laminating them, however
)
12. Frame them for lovely crochet art
13. Add them to the edge of a plain tablecloth
14.
Baby BlanketGallery!http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=297226.0
