Bookmarks - Never enough right?

[sammimag]

Lovely bookmarks! I really like the Pineapple bookmark.

[minwifeof4boys]

OK...I did 2 of these:

http://www.crochetpartners.org/PatternLibrary/CPpat252.html

 

I'm not real thrilled with the depth of htem so I think I'm going to try one in #5 thread...they just don't seem meaty enough for me...BUT... they are cute.....

 

I'll post when I get them finished...

[ChayaSar]

what do you guys think of using double stranded thread for these?? I have a beuatiful, blue-green verigated, double stranded size 10 thread, but I'm worried it will make them too thick.... I guess I'll have to try it and see how it works out, just hate to have this thread go wasted.

 

Also, I think one of my next bookmarks is going to be this one : http://members.aol.com/cillcrochets/yoyobm.html

 

i think it's real cute, and if you do the yo-yo's in red and green, it would look like Christmas ornaments, I think.

 

thanks for the compliments on the bookmarks i've made so far.

 

how do you guys block these? Or do you not block them? I've washed them, rolled them up in a towel, to get out the excess, and then just laid them flat, kinda used my fingers to set the spacing, but I haven't used pins, and then I've just left them to dry.... I mean bookmarks don't need to be all stiff ..... do they??

[minwifeof4boys]

OK... I just finished one in #5 thread and it looks great...I'll post a pic when I'm not to lazy to get up and get the camera.....sort of glued to my chair, watching my fav show and crocheting

[sammimag]

I just use some starch and press some. Others I like to block a little because it brings out the pattern better. I use starch full strength but what I have doesn't make them all that stiff just more finished looking.

 

Some do fine w/o blocking. I don't think I've blocked the star flower ones or the columbine ones I've done in the passed but that was before I knew about blocking

[Krystal16]

OK, made my FIRST EVER bookmark. Unfortunately, I can't post it as it's a gift for someone here.... Of course, I didn't bother to take a picture, either - I made this one:

http://hometown.aol.com/lffunt/scallop.htm

 

It was quite the challenge working with #10 thread when you're used to afghans and yarn. But I did it in one night, and it's pretty - so I guess I'll make another one or two....

[cassied]

I think this is a great idea, I'm new here and love this. There are so many cute links.

I can't wait to get started.

[heart]

Krystal, I love that design. I bet yours is beautiful too.

[sallenlouise]

YAY! on being published!

Goodluck with the snowflakes and bookmarks!

[ChayaSar]

well ya know that green pineapple bookmark i posted the other day, my sister saw it and LOVED it, and begged and begged if she could have it! SO my bookmarks are liked. I'm gonna work up a few more of those pineapples!!

[sammimag]

Welcome to new bookmarkers, Sonia and cassied. If you need some pattern inspiration just check the first post.

 

Ada,

 

That is so great that your sister likes you bookmarks!

[AlyBlu]

So, this thread has inspired me. I am just learning to use thread. I never realized there where so many patterns.

[siminsc]

I've never done bookmarks before. When I went looking for a pattern I found these that I really like:

 

http://closetomyheart.freeservers.com/shell_stitch_bookmark.htm

 

http://www.geocities.com/cmc_members/members/esther_c/drssbkmk.htm

 

http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/jacobean/141/page3.html

 

I really like the idea of corner bookmarks! I'm going to make mine in baby yarn. I donated my thread many years ago to my son's class for a project. Has anyone else ever done them in baby yarn?

[sewnsew]

siminsc, I saw the angel corner too and thought it would be cute. I may try it out just to see. I've never seen the corner bookmarks before so it may be fun just to try.

[sammimag]

Welcome AlyBlu and siminsc to the CAL:)

 

I have updated the bookmark links too.

[scc51055]

i havent made mine for the week i am not sure if i have the thread need to look in my stash.....i have been cleaning and feeling stressed...my son gets married on saturday! i may just put it off for the week and do 2 next week when the place settles down a bit! Both of mine children will be married with their on places, all in a matter of six weeks!

[cassied]

I am so excited... I finally finished a bookmark.

I tried quite a few different patterns, and had a hard time finding one that I understood the pattern. I started with a pattern, but it didn't turn out as big as I wanted so I added a shell edging. It turned out great.

I guess its perfect timing too, just found out my mom was rushed to the hospital this afternoon, so she';ll need a bookmark for her reading material.

[scc51055]

ok i checked my stash and didnt have the #10 thread........had to get a prescription at walmart so i bought some.....now lets see if i can work with thread!

[Krystal16]

I'm going to be making the Blue Nymph butterfly bookmark tonight - to give to someone special, as the pattern requests! Thanks, crochetroo....

[Krystal16]

 

 

YAY! I made it, I made it!

I am on a mission to use up anything I have stashed, so this is actually made out of embroidery floss. Didn't have any blue of a good color, so it's a peach color instead. Turned out pretty good, I think. Had to rework my brain a little reading "translated" American instructions. Only found *one* place where I think there's an error, and I'm not sure what a htr is, so I did a hdc with one extra yo in the beginning. Even if it's wrong, it turned out just fine!

 

I made the mistake of starching and ironing it, so now it's flat and shiny . It looked better before that, but it wasn't flat. I should have just pressed it between a book or something! OK, off to bed...

[AlyBlu]

Very nice!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Krystal~That is beautiful. I love butterflies. Great job!

[ChayaSar]

beautiful butterfly krystal!

[Krystal16]

Thanks - I'm going to have to do some "regular" crocheting pretty soon, because this tiny stuff is nerve-wracking to me! The thread's smaller, th hook is smaller, the stitches are TINY and then I did it in BLACK!!!! That's enought to make me bonkers!

 

LOL!

[sammimag]

The butterfly looks fantastic! That one's on my to do list. Thanks for reminding me about embroidery floss. I have bunches.

 

A tip to consider when using embroidery floss is to make sure it's color fast. Just put the colors you want to use in some water and see if they bleed.

 

I have several bookmarks to share but I have a few more ends to weave in and add some tassels then I'm good to go.