Lace Butterfly Trio

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Group:	Handmade Lace
Swap Coordinator:	tesscalhoun (contact)
Swap categories:	Crafts
Number of people in swap:	5
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	June 20, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	July 11, 2011
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Make 3 lace butterfly's. Use any technique you like Tatted or Crochet. Make 3 assorted sized with a minimum of 1 inch across in size. Check your partners profile for favorite colors. you will have one swap partner. If you don't have a tatted butterfly pattern try this one. http://www.thisntat.com/motifs/butterfly.html. If you have a pattern for any lacy butterflies please share them. The usual Swap-bot rules apply. Flaking will not be tolerated. If your flaked on let me know. If you have questions, suggestions etc... message me.

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LavenderLizard 06/ 7/2011 #

I'm watching till closer to the sign up date, but am so excited! I can't wait to see what others can make...

RainbowRose 06/ 8/2011 #

Here are some links to free online crochet butterfly patterns: http://dishclothdiaries.blogspot.com/2009/09/3-d-butterfly.html http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=109350 http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/542.html those are three of the dozens of patterns that are at :http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/butterflies.php

LavenderLizard 06/20/2011 #

My favorite patterns to use for my tatted butterflies are the classic, simple ring ones. I use R6-6-1--1-6-6, R6+6-6, R6-6-6, R6+6-1--1-6-6, tie off antennae most often (so often it's like meditation). When made with 20 thread, they are about an inch in size, and well over with size 10.

I'm still beginning level - I'd love to hear from others in this swap what size thread they're using. I definitely don't want my partner to be disappointed with size 20 or something...I like to make people happy! ;) Anyone want to weigh in for me?

tesscalhoun 06/20/2011 #

I often use size 10 as my core thread and use a 20 thread on the ball. It makes for a stiffer yet delicate item. Its a good technique for small things.

madtatter7 07/ 1/2011 #

I used 10 on one and 30 on the others :)

tesscalhoun 07/ 3/2011 #

I can't get to the post office until the 11th so I extended the send by date. :D

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