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Gronilot · 02-16-2006, 07:20 PM

I keep meanign to ask too.. i bought leather for the project I was doing on this and the tiny things swap.

So obviosly I am fine with leather also.

starkl · 02-16-2006, 08:32 PM

I'm not in the sign-up post at the top, but I'm on the list in the shipping dates post. Just wanna make sure I'm in cause i have it on my calendar.

mcmrymoon · 02-16-2006, 11:41 PM

i added you lorraine!

CraftyMammaX5 · 03-12-2006, 09:26 PM

Long time scince anyone has posted.I just wanted to tell yall smplymee has let me have her spot.Ill be making pouches for this swap for you to keep all your native american items in plus the tiny things swap.Im stil;l trying to find the best fabric.LOL

starkl · 03-12-2006, 09:50 PM

I'll be making a wooden doll set. One warrior and a lady for my contribution.

TraceyH · 03-12-2006, 10:02 PM

thanks to everyone for posting what they are making, so far. Anyone else know? I will want to start on something soon but don't want to take anyone's ideas. I have none so far so if you have one, please post it so Lorena can update the OP.

Not being too pushy am I?

I just want this to be a really awesome swap cause we love NA items here and there are lots of things that can be made!!

huntersmama · 03-12-2006, 11:51 PM

Does anyone know of a good leather source? Or woudl the veggies in this swap prefer i use felt? I'm making a traditionally dresses Native woman, i have an idea to do a beaded dress and mocassins.

I woudl love to make it with suede and glass beads, but oly if there are no objections to an animal product.

huntersmama · 03-12-2006, 11:57 PM

yeah we definatley need a good idea post...

off the top of my head

Indian Cheif complete with head dress
Traditionally dressed warriors
Teepee
rack compelte with drying pelts
pottery and tools
horses
buffalo

CraftyMammaX5 · 03-13-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by huntersmama

Does anyone know of a good leather source? Or woudl the veggies in this swap prefer i use felt? I'm making a traditionally dresses Native woman, i have an idea to do a beaded dress and mocassins.

I woudl love to make it with suede and glass beads, but oly if there are no objections to an animal product.

ohhhhhh that woul dbe beautiful.I am part NA but did not know it till about 8 years ago.Im having a hard time trying to get any info out of my bio parents but I really dont speak to them much anyways lol.

CraftyMammaX5 · 03-13-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by huntersmama

yeah we definatley need a good idea post...

off the top of my head

Indian Cheif complete with head dress

rack compelte with drying pelts
pottery and tools

ohh great ideas

starkl · 03-13-2006, 01:33 AM

What about a medicine bag, or something like that. Maybe made of suede-like material with fringe and some beads? That would be cool to keep our goodies in.

tamaralv · 03-13-2006, 02:06 AM

This isn't even a swap I'm in but being the butt-insky I apparently am, here are some more ideas:

Some sort of baby carrier

Corn or another food domesticated by native americans
buffalo
drums
horses
playmat
petroglyphs (ok, that's *really* old but should still count?)
dream catcher
cornhusk doll
blankets (saddle or bedding or otherwise)
kachina doll (if you are comfy with doing that)
canoe
beads or a "kit" for making (and remaking!) a necklace or bracelet
sand art
shields
bowls for preparing food
baskets, baskets, baskets
medicine bag/pouch
quiver/arrows
vegetation
food: berries to pick, fish to catch
feathers or bear claws
arrowheads
(bored yet?)

I'll, uh, be lurking to see what you all end up making

lol!

Tamara

mom2kbeth · 03-13-2006, 09:01 AM

Leather/suede is fine with me Kris. Ask Heather - she has awesome leather sources.

Craftymammax5 - if you have yuor heart set on making some kind of bag, then I think the medicine bags would be perfect! Then the kids can use them in their imaginitive play while using the rest of the items. I know we will really not need another storage bag, but medicine bags would be fantastic

TraceyH · 03-13-2006, 09:14 AM

Thanks to everyone for helping this brain-interupted, pregnant woman to think!! GREAT ideas.

Wendy, I think medicine bags would be AWESOME!!!! My children love that type of thing for carrying small treasures in. That would get a lot of use around here.
Fringe and beads would be awesome!!

Korwynne · 03-13-2006, 11:56 AM

I missed this one, but keep checking in on it thinking I am on the list.. how pathetic is that?

I swear, I need a life...

and if a spot opens.. lmk