Blocking

Mary Fisher said:

That would be a great idea but I don't think I know anyone with playrooms,
our grandchildren certainly don't. We're not a wealthy family and most
English houses are much smaller than most American ones - in my limited
experience.

Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira

"hesira" wrote...
Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira


Where do you get these?

--
Jan in MN

Hi Jan,

I got mine at Toys R US. I think a pack of 4 squares that measure 2
feet x 2 feet each was 15 or 20 dollars US (I can't remember
exactly). You could probably get them from Walmart or Target, too. I
found this link where you can order them in many different colors, but
they may be a little more expensive than discount store prices:

http://www.softtiles.com/?gclid=CMy_...FTyKOAodfUCLlg

Hesira

PS: When I wrote the original reply, it was around 2:00 am (insomnia)
and I'm embarassed by my typos! OOPS.

On Aug 2, 10:33 am, "Jan" wrote:

Where do you get these?

Jan in MN

Jan,

I have found them at Lowe's for $17. We got them for our living room floor
(we have all hardwood) when my daughter was learning to sit up on her own.
She didn't seem to mind me borrowing them once in a while for blocking on
the dining room table Another thing that is nice about them is that you
can arrange them in different shapes for blocking long scarves, triangular
shawls, etc.

LauraJ

"Jan" wrote in message
...
"hesira" wrote...
Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira


Where do you get these?

--
Jan in MN

"hesira" wrote in message
ups.com...
The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira

What a good idea! )

*hugs*
Gemini

Jan wrote:

"hesira" wrote...
Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on
a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira


Where do you get these?

I got mine from Amazon.com; they're listed as exercise mats. Actually,
I got the idea from the Wendyknits blog (thanks, Wendy!!). Amazon
didn't have the 2-foot ones in stock when I ordered so I got the 12
1-foot square ones for now. Cost me about $12 for the 12 square feet,
and if you're not in a rush you can get free shipping.

The Other Kim
kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

Thanks, Hesira. It helps to see a picture of them. By the way, I never
noticed your typos.

--
Jan in MN

"hesira" wrote ...
Hi Jan,

I got mine at Toys R US. I think a pack of 4 squares that measure 2
feet x 2 feet each was 15 or 20 dollars US (I can't remember
exactly). You could probably get them from Walmart or Target, too. I
found this link where you can order them in many different colors, but
they may be a little more expensive than discount store prices:

http://www.softtiles.com/?gclid=CMy_...FTyKOAodfUCLlg

Hesira

PS: When I wrote the original reply, it was around 2:00 am (insomnia)
and I'm embarassed by my typos! OOPS.

On Aug 2, 10:33 am, "Jan" wrote:

Where do you get these?

Jan in MN

Thanks for the tip, Laura. How many did you get for $17?

--
Jan in MN

"Laura J" wrote ...
Jan,

I have found them at Lowe's for $17. We got them for our living room
floor (we have all hardwood) when my daughter was learning to sit up on
her own. She didn't seem to mind me borrowing them once in a while for
blocking on the dining room table Another thing that is nice about
them is that you can arrange them in different shapes for blocking long
scarves, triangular shawls, etc.

LauraJ

"Jan" wrote in message
...
"hesira" wrote...
Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira


Where do you get these?

--
Jan in MN

26 squares, about 1 sqft. each.

Here is my Branching Out scarf blocking on the foam squares:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/204/4...28b401.jpg?v=0

LauraJ


"Jan" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the tip, Laura. How many did you get for $17?

--
Jan in MN

"Laura J" wrote ...
Jan,

I have found them at Lowe's for $17. We got them for our living room
floor (we have all hardwood) when my daughter was learning to sit up on
her own. She didn't seem to mind me borrowing them once in a while for
blocking on the dining room table Another thing that is nice about
them is that you can arrange them in different shapes for blocking long
scarves, triangular shawls, etc.

LauraJ

"Jan" wrote in message
...
"hesira" wrote...
Hi Mary,

The interlocking foam pieces are about 2 foot square each, and work
quite well. One doesn't need a playroom or children to own these. A
pi shawl blocking would take up as much room on these as it would on a
bed or a futon, so the space really isn't an issue.

What I like best about these is you can block small things one one
square or go as large as you need by adding more pieces. They can
also be moved around making them more flexible than furniture or a
floor.

Hesira


Where do you get these?

--
Jan in MN

"The Other Kim" wrote
I got mine from Amazon.com; they're listed as exercise mats. Actually, I
got the idea from the Wendyknits blog (thanks, Wendy!!). Amazon didn't
have the 2-foot ones in stock when I ordered so I got the 12 1-foot square
ones for now. Cost me about $12 for the 12 square feet, and if you're not
in a rush you can get free shipping.

The Other Kim
kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom

That's a good price - I'll have a look. Thanks.

--
Jan in MN