it's getting to be that time again, Avengers

[imonion]

When you get a chance, can yo go tothe database at the Yahoo group and fill in your auction items so we can have an idea of the items up for grabs this time?

I'll go when I get a chance tonight and fill in for some ladies I've been in correspondence with regarding items they hav made--truly beautiful!!

Thanks so much,

[knittingnana]

Kim, I tried to add my item. I think I screwed up the table! I wanted to add
KTO capri set. Can you fix it? Sorry!

:knit :wool :ribbon :butterfly :ribbon

[knittingmama]

I just applied to join the group. Is there a limit as to what can be put up for auction? Are you trying to stick with items that will bring a higher return or can we offer anything we make?

[imonion]

Renate, i will take a look. Thanks!

Cathy, anything is wonderful :)

[pamelamama]

KIM!! :bow

[stormintheattic]

Whats the group addy?
Ive got a soaker and matching soaker-tshirt reserved for you avenger ladies.

[imonion]

hey Pam, you''re my one person fan club! LOL Welcome home :)

Yvon, the yahoo addy is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fiberartsavengers/

THANK YOU!! I think this round is gonna break some records!!

[knittingnana]

:wowza Thanks,Kim! When is this round of auctions starting?
:knit :wool :ribbon :butterfly :ribbon

[chloesmom]

I wanna play toooooooo! (In my best whiney voice. lol) I applied to join the yahoo group. I just have to figure out what I want to do for the auctions. hmmmmm...

[imonion]

May 8th is the big day!! Great, Becky :))

[knittingnana]

:wowza I wasn't able to do the last round. Is there an auction template to use?
:knit :wool :ribbon :butterfly :ribbon

[imonion]

Yup, it's in the Files a the yahoo group. Give me a holler if you need help using it.

[knittingnana]

Oh, I am sure I will. I screwed up the database!
:knit :wool :ribbon :butterfly :ribbon

[Susan_WW]

I'm still debating if I can commit to one for this round or if I'm better off waiting until the next round :decision

[twouglyducks]

I know, Susan. I doubt I'll do much for the next one, since I'll either be super pg. or have a newborn. But I am so swamped right now. Think I'll just wait and see if I can put something up there last minute, if that's okay.

[pb_and_j]

I've been meaning to do something for this... do you think I could do a pink KTO or something??

[pamelamama]

:nod

[jmo]

I think I'm going to have to bow out of this round of auctions while we get moved into our new house and I finish up orders from TKK customers. I have a heart scarf that only needs to be grafted, so if I complete it I will add it to the auctions.

[dandelions2]

I'm putting up the hat that didn't go last time.

[Susan_WW]

Allright, I've decided :decision I'm in :) I'll be doing the batik cross back dress and matching soaker, both made to order.

[imonion]

Thanks again to all, I have just updated the database w/ everyone who responded here, and so far, we have 19 auctions!!!!!!

[Ruth]

OK, Kim I keep meaning to go over to the yahoo group and update with my item but I'll post here too just in case. I'll be auctioning a pair of embellished medium wrap shorts from Jesse's pattern (with permission).

[ravingcutie]

Count me in for a Merino YPS slot in either the KFC Trendy or Sublte colorway.

[chloesmom]

I'm in too! I found a couple of shades of pink Manos on sale at my LYS yesterday. I am not sure if I am going to do a crochet skooter skort or knit some stripey shorts yet. Which do you guys think would sell better?

[mamapez]

What are the dates for this round of auctions?

[pb_and_j]

Yes, what exactly are the dates? I need to know when I have to dye my yarn :)

You can count me in for a KTO too!

[pb_and_j]

Oh, I was just thinking too (yes, I do think every once in a while lol)... I was wondering if I should offer either a pink colorway or a blue one? Seems like there are so many pink things mamas who need blue may feel like there is nothing to bid on? I would do one auction and the winner would choose from either a pink or blue colorway... whaddya think?

[pb_and_j]

One more question, what percentage are ppl donating? Are they all 100%?

[twouglyducks]

Last round, I did two 100% auctions, and one that was anything above a certain amount.

[Susan_WW]

Last round I did a totally boyish KTO, so I think any color would be fine :)

[imonion]

Julie, the dates are May 8th-13th. That's in a week, folks!

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

I'm scrambling.... ;)

[mamapez]

I have a small ball of pink Corriedale left over from the Remembrance Hat that I knit.
I made one soaker keychain (or doll soaker, it is a tad big :oops) from a Charity pattern that Karen(?) designed. I need to double-check the author and then get permission to use the pattern to auction for the 3-Day. :D
Does anyone have any other ideas for the remainder? It ain't much...

[CraftyMommaOf2]

i am doing a shorts/tie dye t-shirt set, but i don't know yet if it'll be ready for this round. i'm working with shellee of wonderful wares. super nice mom! it's the trendy colorway for the shorts and she's going to do a shirt to match it that will have a heart tie dyed on chest. i may paint awareness ribbons on the arms. don't know yet. once i get a better idea of whether it'll happen for this round, i'll add it to the database for this month or next. :)

[chloesmom]

I finished the shorts I was knitting for the auctions next week. Here they are: http://x3c.xanga.com/24584413714356169958/z5160995.jpg

What do you think?

[twouglyducks]

I think I want them!!! OMG Those are so cute!!!

[chloesmom]

Davina, you and your stripes! :lol:

[twirlgirl]

I'm not in for this round because I just don't have the time. But I contacted the owner of the Nantasket Basket pattern: http://nantasketbasket.blogspot.com/ who also has a fabulous personal blog here: http://www.ma2ut.blogspot.com/ and she gave me permission to make the basket for an auction for this. I'm planning of putting some hand dyed yarn in it and maybe a set of needles. If I have more time I may do a second one. This would be for the June auctions.

[twouglyducks]

:LOL Becky, am I that obvious???

[Susan_WW]

Becky, those are beautiful!!! :love

[chloesmom]

:LOL Becky, am I that obvious???

:mwah Unfortunately these will be a bit big for your new little one for quite a while.

[CraftyMommaOf2]

i love that basket!!!! and those shorts are adorable! my set is going to have to be for the june auctions, but i'm working on a pair of blue shorts for this round.

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

So let me be sure - we just set up auctions on wahmchicks on the 8th? And later we direct the buyer to pay whatever email we are sending the payments to?

I don't really get what the template is - I looked at the files in the yahoo group but they seem to be just text files...maybe I will use some of the graphics from from the faa site in my auction.

Anyway, I have the shorts, a fussybutt fitted and a tyedyedreams shirt - or at least it's on the way lol. Oh and the camera repair guy says my digital will be ready tomorrow.

Keep those fingers crossed!
ELizabeth

[pb_and_j]

Becky, those shorts are gorgeous! So pretty! I love the lacy cuffs :D

Carla, those baskets are so cool!!! I am going to have to get that pattern... that would be perfect for gifts! Oooo, I smell a KAL! LOL!

[mamapez]

:wowza Becky! Gorgeous!!!

[heatherfeather]

Beautiful shorts, Becky! I think my girl is more that size...but I promise I'd pass them on to June Bug next year! ;)

Carla--that basket is great! I think I may need to get that pattern! How sweet of her to let it be used for the auctions. Can't wait to see the finished basket(s)!

[pb_and_j]

Elizabeth~ I'm not sure if you've gotten help on the template yet or not, but you should just be able to cut and paste the code into the auction listing. I haven't tried mine yet though, so don't quote me on it ;)

[pb_and_j]

I just went over to the yahoo group and I clicked on the template expecting to see code, but it was a blank template (no code)?? I don't get how we are supposed to list stuff?

Are most ppl doing 100% donations to Jesse?

[chloesmom]

Are most ppl doing 100% donations to Jesse?

I was thinking about donating 60% and using what's left to buy more yarn to knit things for the next round of auctions. I have more time than yarn money right now, so I feel like that's the way I can contribute the most. ;)

How does that work when only a portion of the proceeds are being donated? Do we have the winner pay us and then we donate the percentage in that person's name?

[imonion]

alright, i just checked the file at the FAA and it's there--open it up, click view source on your browser and then c&p the code onto Wahmchicks. enter your title, links for pictures, and your description.

If you need help, email me or send and IM to: sitonknitss.

I just realized *doh* that the 8th is mother's day and we ae all probably busy--I know I will be gone for big chunks of the day, so I'm going to try to do my listing Sat. night. So feel free to contact me anytime you see me online or drop an email. Also, it won't be the end of the world if we get the auctions rolling Monday, either.

Regarding percentages--give what you can. If it's 50%, 20%, 10% that isfine!! I just ask that you make it clear in your auction how much of the proceeds will go to the fund so the bidders know. Elizabeth, the auction asks for the winning bidders to pay directly to Jesse's fund using their credit cards. If you decide to do a percentage to the fund, and apercentage to you, then contact them via email and work it out so that they pay in two transactions--or pay you and you then turn around and pay the fund it's portion.

I hope that helps! LOL

Thanks,

[MommyMade]

I have a felted bag almost finished - was planning on it for this round, but might have to wait until next!!:)
Steph P

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

We're all set here :)

http://knitinyourpants.com/fpdb/images/Mayfiberartavengersset.jpg

[RufusBeans]

my meager offering:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/kanazin2/faa2.jpg

course I'll take a better picture though...

[CraftyMommaOf2]

i'm betting that set goes over $200 EASILY!

hill, that is no meager offering, woman. that is awesome!!!!

[twouglyducks]

Hillary, that yarn is beautiful!!! Are you selling the yarn only or knittng something?

Elizabeth, that set is beautiful, too!

[imonion]

ok that set is jusst...stunning!! WAY over $200 I'm guessing!

Hillary, that yarn is grgeous, as are Becky's shorts.

Now, I need to get off the puter and finish my embellishing.

[chloesmom]

You guys are killing me here! I want one of everything please! :lol:

Hillary that yarn is beautiful! :butterfly

That tie-dye set is really cool too!

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

Thanks everyone.
The set looks like we planned it doesn't it ?lol
Thanks go to Christy at fussybutt and Shelly at tyedyedreams for getting everything in the mail on such short notice.

ooh there will be yarn for sale? hmmm...I might have to do some bidding myself lol

Hillary, is that yarn fishermans?

Say you wouldn't happen to know of a knitting pattern (stockinette) for a daschund or however you spell that?
I promised a spooky sweater for a friend but think maybe I need a special pattern for such a small dog

ELizabeth

[knittingnana]

:wowza All the auctions items are great! They should do well.
:knit :wool :ribbon :butterfly :ribbon

[RufusBeans]

ooh there will be yarn for sale? hmmm...I might have to do some bidding myself lol

Hillary, is that yarn fishermans?

Say you wouldn't happen to know of a knitting pattern (stockinette) for a daschund or however you spell that?
I promised a spooky sweater for a friend but think maybe I need a special pattern for such a small dog

ELizabeth

Nope its 1-ply merino ;)

hmm I remember seeing a pattern for a sweater somewhere...let me look in my links. Spooky sweater, eh? sounds fascinating!

[KaliD]

I *had* a Shedir for the auctions :bag

I worked *all* the way through it and then noticed a mistake towards the beginning... :bang *sigh*

It's definitely too late to redo the entire cap, so what do you think a fair "I feel guilty cause I said I'd have it done but screwed it up" donation should be?

~Angela :blush

[Susan_WW]

Elizabeth, that set is totally gorgeous!!! :wowza

Hillary, your dye job is absolutely stunning :love

I can't wait to see how high these auctions go :bigups

[Susan_WW]

Here's my contribution, totally custom sewn and knit to fit :D (sorry for the huge pics :oops: )

http://www.wonderfulwoolies.com/fpdb/images/faaround2front.jpg


http://www.wonderfulwoolies.com/fpdb/images/faaround2back.jpg


http://www.wonderfulwoolies.com/fpdb/images/faaround2yarn.jpg

[RufusBeans]

Susan, WOW

:wowza

[pamelamama]

Fabulous stuff!!

Shit, I have nothing planned yet. Going to post a new thread with my idea....

[smillerky]

I hope it's ok for me to post here... since I'm not donating, but I had to say how beautiful everyone's offerings are. I can't wait to see how much money is raised this round.

ITA that the tye-dye set will go for way over $200!
And Susan, that set is gorgeous... if only I had a little girl. Did you dye the yarn yourself? I'd love to get my hands on some yarn in those colors!

Oh, and I bought the basket pattern. We NEED to do a KAL for it, K? I wanna go to my LYS tomorrow to get yarn for it!

[Susan_WW]

And Susan, that set is gorgeous... if only I had a little girl. Did you dye the yarn yourself? I'd love to get my hands on some yarn in those colors!

Thanks so much Sara :inlove: Yes, I dyed the yarn :)

[Knitting24/7]

omg Susan i love love love that dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
princess would look so cute in that!
and i love the yarn too

[imonion]

OK Susan, that dress is to die for!!! Dominic wouldn't mind wearing it, I"m sure.

[CraftyMommaOf2]

OK Susan, that dress is to die for!!! Dominic wouldn't mind wearing it, I"m sure.

:lmdo

[Susan_WW]

OK Susan, that dress is to die for!!! Dominic wouldn't mind wearing it, I"m sure.

:lol:

[ravingcutie]

I'm doing a custom YPA perfection pants slot. What should I start the bidding out at?

[ravingcutie]

My auction is up, since I'll be gone tomorrow, but my picture isn't showing on the charity listing page by the linkie :( Luckily it shows in the actual listing itself.

[imonion]

i shot holly an email, katie,asking her to fix it so your pic shows up in the gallery.

[mamapez]

I knit a Remembrance hat from 3 day yarn (heavy corriedale). I really like how it knit up. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/mamapez/Knit_Crochet_showntell/remembrance2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/mamapez/Knit_Crochet_showntell/remembrance1.jpg

I also have a hat I crocheted for Kevin's aunt, but she prefers the other hat I crocheted her, so I figured I could donate this one (Debbie Bliss Cotton DK):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/mamapez/Knit_Crochet_showntell/aunt_hat1.jpg

:ribbon :D

[Susan_WW]

Those are both really pretty Amy! :pink

[chloesmom]

I went ahead and posted my auction too. :)

[imonion]

katie, I heard back from Holly and she can't fix that--what you need to do is edit your auction, upload your pic for gallery, there is a checkbox, I believe.

Here is my soaker for this month's auction:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/imonion/hyenashorts.jpg

It's a hyena, if you can't tell. I had to rip it out three times, LOL, so don't tell me if you can't tell it's a hyena.

[CraftyMommaOf2]

:LOL

[chloesmom]

I knew right away it was a hyena! :bigups: Good job!

[Susan_WW]

Awesome hyena!! :bigups:

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

[quote=It's a hyena, if you can't tell. I had to rip it out three times, LOL, so don't tell me if you can't tell it's a hyena.[/quote]

omg that's soo funny. I knew immediately what it was. teehee

Elizabeth

[mamapez]

I can't access Yahoo groups when our router is acting up, and of course, now that I need to be in Yahoo groups to talk to you all, it is freaking out. :getu

Anyway, I modified the template to support another walker. I am convinced that Jesse's is going to be so far beyond $2100 that it is going to be ridiculous. :bigups:

I won't amass much for Jeanine, but every little bit helps, right?
So I am posting to make sure that my modifications are cool and good to go.

Template:
http://www.swappez.com/html/Shop%20like%20an%20Avenger.htm

My auctions (if no changes are necessary):
http://www.swappez.com/html/Remembrance.htm
http://www.swappez.com/html/SkullCap.htm

What do you think? I wanted to keep the link to Jesse's blog since she is our first walker, not to mention our voice and our feet! That won't confuse people will it?

[mamapez]

I'm just curious...is anyone else going to use the Jeanine Sikkema template or are they just redirecting the winning bidder at the end? Jesse only needs $500 to be set and we raised way more than that last time...

[imonion]

i can't change my auction now that there are bids, Amy :(

[KnitInYourPantsMama]

Here's my auction
Man I need to learn html. I had a heck of a time getting it to look right esp since the wahmchicks preview was all wonky. arghhh
Looks ok now tho and already has a bid :superb
Elizabeth
http://www.wahmchicks.com/item.php?mode=1&id=6d9008ef79f177d7818350402b5c4fe a

[imonion]

looks good, elizabeth! i think that one is gonna go so high, we'll be peeing our pants by auctioni's end.

[mamapez]

i can't change my auction now that there are bids, Amy :(

Actually, I think we are perfect right now. It looks like Jesse will hit her minimum with all the auctions listed for her at the bids they are at right now. I would suggest sponsoring another walker for any items not yet posted. :)

[baabaasheeshee]

can someone please help me figure out how to list my auctions?

I can find the template but I Have no idea what to do, do I just go "view", "source" and copy the whoel thing and try to figure out where to fill in the blanks?

help

kris

[mamapez]

can someone please help me figure out how to list my auctions?

I can find the template but I Have no idea what to do, do I just go "view", "source" and copy the whoel thing and try to figure out where to fill in the blanks?

help

kris

You can open the template and then select save as. Save it on to your computer and use whatever html editing software you have to add your pictures and description. :)

[CraftyMommaOf2]

amy, i used the new template. you may want to put the bold wording in where the imgs go. kwim?

[mamapez]

amy, i used the new template. you may want to put the bold wording in where the imgs go. kwim?

Yay!

I just modified the existing template...I'm not sure I understand what you are asking? If you would like to modify it to make it clearer, I am cool with that...I just want to see Jeanine be able to walk the 3-Day with her daughter. :pink

[CraftyMommaOf2]

i am so not clear when speaking. :LOL

in the original template the places where you put your info said what to put in caps. the places to insert your own images didn't have the text telling you to put yours in. had to hunt for them a little.

that still doesn't make sense, does it? :LOL

[pb_and_j]

Help! I am trying to get mine listed, but I can't get the coding... I hit view and source on my browser but nothing happens. HELP PLEASE!

Ok, pretty please?? :mwah

[CraftyMommaOf2]

julie, if you email me the info i'll list it for you if you want. :)

danica @ bbnmore.com

[pb_and_j]

Thanks Danica :) I'd like it to be listed under my username though... can you do that? I can send you my password along w/ the description. LMK :)

Actually I can do it if I can get the code... how do you get the code? Could there be a file in the Yahoo group files section w/ just the code?

[pamelamama]

here...

www.woolywonder.com/3day/auction/auctiontemplate.txt

[pamelamama]

bah, it opens as an html file. weird. so downlaod and save nad open in text editor

[pb_and_j]

bah, it opens as an html file. weird. so downlaod and save nad open in text editor

:? Can you just c&p the code and either email it to me, post here or post in the files on the yahoo group? Is that possible?

[CraftyMommaOf2]

didn't even think about the username. duh!

when you open the file in the yahoo group, what do you see? it should be the code itself. just copy and paste it to either a text editor or into the auction description box at wahmchicks. that's what i did and just changed it there.

[pb_and_j]

didn't even think about the username. duh!

when you open the file in the yahoo group, what do you see? it should be the code itself. just copy and paste it to either a text editor or into the auction description box at wahmchicks. that's what i did and just changed it there.

When I click on the file, it opens up as a picture... it's the template itself, not the code... does that make sense? No code anywhere in site for me when I do it :getu

[twouglyducks]

Weird... so even clicking this link http://www.woolywonder.com/3day/auction/auctiontemplate.txt Opens as a pic??

[CraftyMommaOf2]

i see. i saved the temp as Sikkema.txt. you can c&p it now.

[pb_and_j]

Davina, yes that is a pic when I click it. Danica, your file is a pic for me too :(

WAH! What is wrong w/ me? Can you c&p it here or email it to me? Would that work better?

I feel like such an idiot!

[CraftyMommaOf2]

that's your settings. has to be. i'll email it to you as a word doc. just a sec!

[CraftyMommaOf2]

ok, did that work?