Swan Song

My daughter used to make a lot of beaded bracelets and keychains etc. She has decided she has outgrown that hobby and was cleaning her room out last night (I know I nearly dropped dead of the shock!) and brought me a bunch of beads to send off to my DGD. These were in the bunch and I thought I could put them to good use. I think it would be a great way to keep track of rows, pieces, etc.

Do some of you use these?

raptureready

No, I never have but I think I just may look for some the next time I'm in Micheals.

justwannaquilt

This is a great idea, better than a strip of paper pinned or a piece of tape stuck to fabric with the number or letter on it. My kids always manage to think the tape is a mistake and try to "clean" it up. I never have piece or row markers in the same place they started they normally end up in the trash! I'll have to invest in some number beads!

I think I have some polymer clay might put the same kids to work making some. lol

Swan Song

She had letter beads also but my family already thinks I am crazy. I could just see them as I sang the ABCs while piecing. :lol:

amma

Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing :D:D:D

raptureready

A letter/number combo would work wonderfully for paper piecing.

Swan Song

Hmmm, maybe I should keep the letters also then.

sharon b

Thanks for the tip :thumbup: Never thought of that before , but makes better sense then paper I will lose :roll: LOL

Fiber Artist

Great idea!!

GrammaNan

Now that is a great idea!