1. The dollar amounts are what I think is a fair trade value, not what I'd like to be paid. If you want my stuff and don't have anything I want in trade, I'll gladly take gift certificates or you can order things for me. I don't know why, but trading seems so much better than taking cash. I'm not completely anal about the trade amounts, but I would like the trade items to be within a dollar or two of each other so no one feels ookie about the trade.
2. Since these are all books, I'll be shipping via media mail with delivery confirmation.
3. I prefer to ship to the US only, but if you are in a different country and simply MUST have something, I'll most likely swap. My only condition is that if I'm sending you 5 pounds of books and you're ordering something online for me or sending me a pound of yarn that would make the shipping totals dramatically different, that you increase the swap value a bit to make things fair.
4. I will only swap for items from smoke-free homes. If you are a smoker or live with one and want something, please order something off my wish list in exchange.
5. Email me at annilita at gmail dot c o m and let me know what you would like and what you have to offer and we'll work it out. :) I like for my trades to be settled on within 2 days, so please try and reply quickly so things aren't left hanging.
Things I'd like, in order of preference:
600-2000+ yards of lace- or fingering-weight yarn in natural fiber blends. (Some mohair content is ok, but I'm not looking for epecially fuzzy yarns.) Cherry Tree Hill Laceweight Merino is always cool, but I'd like to try some Lisa Souza and Knit Picks laceweights, too. I'm partial to blues/greys/purples/blacks as well as "burnt" shades of orange, red, and yellow. Natural shades are cool, too.
Other nicer quality yarns. Make me an offer. I'm not really into felting, and I live in Arizona, so while I enjoy working with wool, I'm looking to branch out into other fibers. Cotton, silk, hemp, linen, etc. Those fibers blended with wool or acrylic is fine, too. I'm not a fan of yarns made mainly of man-made fibers. And I will still take wools, they just need to be softy-soft. And I rarely (as in, "have never yet") turn down alpaca, llama, or cashmere. I'd definitely take some Cotton Fleece in primary colors, white, or black. DB Cashmerino would be cool, depending on the color.
Gift cards to Webs (yarn.com). Oh, Webs, how I love thee...
On to the swap:
The Versatile Doily (1980) 23 projects. $2
Crochet: Special designs for Babies, Women, & Home (1977) 40 patterns $2
2 newspaper inserts from the Phoenix, AZ area. Undated. Either early 40's or 50's (no mention of the war, so I'm guessing they are from before or after.) Mainly just a catalog chock-full of items people could order patterns for. Great for inspiration and history buffs. Each has a free pattern inside, both are crochet patterns, but one has directions for small decorative painting or sewing items, too. $2 for both.
Crochet Patterns Sept/Oct, 1990 $2
Bedspreads, (1939) $3
The Complete Book of Crochet (1973) 32 projects, hardcover in excellent condition. A lot of lace crochet. With some modifications/updates, the fashions in the book would be in style. $3
Women's Household Crochet, Summer 1985. Some cute patterns, interesting look at pre-internet world (pen pal requests, tips, etc.) Cover coming off a bit. $1
6 Magic Crochet Magazines:
June 1986,
April 2003, December 2003
August 2003, June 2003
February 2003 (NOT SHOWN -- 3 Ways to Welcome Baby, 4 Big Projects of Great Beauty, Get Ready for Spring with a Lace Top and a Parasol. -- In good condition, my camera just died before I got a shot of it.)
Lots and lots and lots of thread crochet. Doilies, bedspreads, table cloths, accessories. Originally $4 each, asking $2 each or take them all for $10.
2 issues of Women's Circle Crochet. Summer 1982, Fall 1985 The cover of the Summer issue is split down the seam and the original owner cut the address label off. $3 for both.
Knit One, Bear Two: for the bear with nothing to wear. (1983) Patterns for teddy bear sweaters. $2
Special Baby Outfits (1992) 4 outfits (bonnet, top, bottom, booties) to knit for baby. Really cute outfits for boys and girls. $3
Create with Beads (1972) Great beading book. Hardcover. Lots of projects. $3
Working with Wool: A Few Ins and Outs. Undated. Info on sewing with wool fabrics and proper care of wool. $1
Leaflets on gift baskets and gift wrapping. Sent as an enticement to subscribe to get more. Will give for free to anyone who is doing a swap and wants them. The "post-its" are printed right on the booklets.
Country Style, Spring 1987 $1
Floral Doilies (1950) $3
Baby Afghans 4 to Knit and Crochet (1989) $2
Baby Book: Knit and Crochet in Wool, Cotton, Nylon (1952) Quintessential 50's baby outfits. The cuteness factor is HIGH. TONS of patterns. A previous owner sewed around the binding staples and then secured them with tape. No idea why. $4
Spinnovations: Fashions from cradle to crib. (1979) It's baby stuff, so of course most of it is still cute and in style. Babies have it so easy. 24 patterns, knit and crochet. $3
Family Circle Easy Knitting Plus Crochet, Holiday 2003 -- My camera died it's last death before I could get a photo of this one. It's got some light cover wear, but otherwise in good condition. Originally $5.99, asking $3 in trade.
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