not quite a postcard swap.....

This stripey piece off knitting will soon look like this little fellow  belonging to Alex at moonstitches . After I saw him I just had to try to make one and Alex very kindly helped me out with a pattern. She  has recently finished her little " Hans " and is keen to see any versions that anyone else out there might create. Mine is ready to sew together and although there are other things I should be working on I just can't wait to see him with his face. Because he is most definitely a he ( maybe some plaits might make a "she"). While you're over at moonstitches have a look at the beautiful header - although it isn't polite to blow your own trumpet, I can't resist pointing out that I made the felt for this lovely piece. It makes me quite please and proud to see it used for such a satisfying outcome.
I cane across this book  " A hint for bringing memories into shape" ISBN 4-86067-036-1 quite a few months back.

and have long wanted to create my own version of the handmade calender idea.

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So beautiful and simple and I loved the way that it has just been pegged on a string.

I have really enjoyed the challenge of the nikkishell's recent handmade postcard swap - no theme , simply that it must contain a handmade element in some form. I have received collaged, stitched, lino printed and hand drawn cards ( and some were combinations of some of these methods) all so individual. I recently went back to this book and came across the calender and thought why not?......so here is my idea.
If there are enough people out there ( 4-6 would work - 12 would be better, ) then each person would make the page for one month - 12 times of course and send them out, keeping one copy for their own. At the end ( assuming it all went to plan) each person would have 12 pages, one for each month - a wonderful handmade one- of 12- limited- edition calender to give as a special present or keep for their own. It would be no more work than a postcard swap ( if you really wanted you could do copies of the page with the numbers then add the handmade touch) and able to be enjoyed for the next year.
I thought that if I organised it now , with a post by date of the end of November, that would give people plenty of time and time for the calender pages to arrive by the end of the year .
I'm hoping that some of the people that I have met through this blog and kept in contact with ( I think that they'll know who they are) will want to and have the time to join in( I know how busy everyone is.)
That way throughout the year, as I reach their page( because I would most certainly keep it for myself) it will be a welcome reminder of the amazing diverse and talented people that I have had the luck to come in contact with over the past few months. I get the feeling ( and hope)  that I will stay in touch with some of them way beyond the land of craftblog, maybe even meet a few some day.

Anyway drop me a line if the calender idea appeals to you and, if I get enough of a response I'll start organising.
Oh and just a little bit of excitement ( and I guess a little more trumpet blowing but I am just so thrilled I can't help myself) - I got a berth on the Morphe II  train! I have a pretty good idea of what I want to submit for the exhibition which involves a bit of feltmaking this weekend. I'm a bit nervous as this is the first time I've been involved in anything like this but I can't wait to get started......

update on numbers...as of July 4th 9.30 pm ( EST) we are at 11 people already...and such a talented bunch as well so I can't wait to see the results!

Comments

[Jo]

Yes, I meant to say congratulations on the Morphe thing - well done. The calendar, I have some questions. I am guessing everyone's will be the same size? Paper or fabric? Yes, what the heck, go on, count me in. I'm a sucker.

[nichola]

Congrats on getting your space for MorpheII. I love the calander idea, you can count me in.

[Robyn]

Oh, so I'm not sure exactly how MorpheII works, but I think you get to have your stuffed animals submitted there? If so, that is really neat. Congratulations! Also, I think your calendar idea is a really great obe. I would like to play. :0) Count me in.

[Sienna]

Hi! I know we've only just met recently, but I would love to get in on the calendar if there's still space!

[justine]

I'd love to be involved :) Great idea

[Anastasia]

Id love to take part of the calendar challenge - sounds like a great idea!

[Bianca]

Congratulations on being accepted into Morph II! The calendar sounds like a great idea, my hands up if there's still some space?

[Maitreya]

The calendar idea is great. Emailing you...

[Julie]

Me, me, me definately!

[Miss Twiss]

I'm going to have to watch this event, in awe and in envy. I'm certain lovely months will come of this project!

[Alex]

Me helping you out with a pattern?
Meaning: Alex is counting rows and stitches and telling Marianne how many she could identify... ;-)

[madmommy]

What a wonderful calendar idea! If you are still needing people, count me in! Ideas are swirling around...

[melissa]

what a fantastic idea... I wish I had read this in time to join in too... I really look forward to seeing what you create! Congratulations on the Morphe 2 acceptance- have fun!

[christina]

ok girl i will do it. it sounds wonderful!

[simple me]

I suppose it's too late for me to join in?
I only came across your site today via Julie ("handmaid" blog) and thought this would be a great idea for me to start putting some oil in my rusty creative hinges.
please let me know
paula :)

[Tiel S-K]

Hello, just discovered your blog today. If it isn't too late I would love to be involved. Let me know if you still need someone.

Tiel

[Majeak Ann]

this is fantastico thank you!!
-Marjorie Ann

[kristin]

what a fun project...i'm sorry to have missed out on this one. is there one place to view all the pages?

[LeOgAhEr]

I Love you girls

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[testinf]

yahooo.com

[Sandra]

If it not to late I would love to be in this as well. Please let me know.

[tonya]

I just spied this post. If you are in need of the 12th person, I would love to join. If not, I will just watch you all post your wonderful months and live vicariously through them!
tonya