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papersmiles
Farmgirl in Training
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Barbara
Bluffton
IN
USA
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 Posted - Apr 16 2013 : 5:14:09 PM
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I have been a crocheter for decades and am now teaching myself how to knit. I always seemed to be at odds with those little split ring plastic stitch marker thingies. Several years ago I found a box of bobby pins in an old keepsake package (not that I hang on to things forever.... ) and wondered how well they would work for marking the right side of projects and using as a stitch marker. At first I thought they would slide right off but the springy tension lets them dangle without wandering away  . These little beauties also don't snag or split the yarn or thread.
Another thing I use them for is securing a hem that I am hand sewing rather than using pins that mark delicate fabrics.
Just thought I'd pitch my two cents worth into the pot. Have a great day of stitching.
Barbara
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2013 : 8:53:36 PM
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I often use bobby pins while I am crocheting, to mark my place! Sometimes I use a barrett or my cats will undo my work.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2013 : 06:39:44 AM
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Thanks for the idea. What a neat solution!
~blessings~
Jenne
Farmgirl #4616
"Longin' to be farmin'.." |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 3:15:17 PM
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Barbara,
Love the hint, I've crocheted and knitted for years and can still learn something new. I have, also, taken plastic straws and cut little circles to use as stitch markers. It's cheap and works as good as purchased ones.
Thanks,
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2013 : 06:49:36 AM
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What a resourceful idea, Barbara. Thanks for sharing it.
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - May 09 2013 : 10:40:26 AM
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Thank you for sharing such a great idea! I've also used larger paper clips because the ring-type stitch markers gave me fits, too.
With 2 long-haired girls in my house, we have an overabundance of bobby pins - now we'll be able to make them do twice the work!
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