I have a hopscotch rug purchased for GD's can anyone tell me how I can make a couple of markers that you through onto the mat when playing the game. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated, Kerry

Bean bags was what came to mind before I read all the posts. Be cute to put a fairy star or some other embroidery design on each one maybe a different design for each child or different colors of fabric.

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

yes seems like I will go with the bean bags and definiately put a design on the front. thanks.

Kerry lovely to see you here even for a short visit. What a lucky little GD to recieve this mat. May i ask where you got it. My GD in Brissy is Tinkerbell happy. Yep and i would go with Pretty bright bean/rice bags. Seasons greetings to all . Pauline :)

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

Pauline, I bought it off ebay, but could have got it cheaper by doing a search on net. just type in hop scotch mat here in Aust. I just want my girls to know the sort of games we played when little, I have even collected cans to put the string on so they can walk on them I am sure you did that also. Just shows how old fashion I am I guess, but I love the old days.. the world has gone too moden on me I am afraid...with all the gagets and things...I am glad I asked as I was not sure what to do with all that is still happening in my life...still hetic.
Daughter is doing fine, read Sally's reply I put in...love Kerry

Wow!!! I love that hoppy mat!!!
As a child I'd scour the street on the way to school looking for 'good hoppy stones' or pieces of broken china, the prettier the better. Those stones and bits of china stayed in my pockets for many years.

Bean bags are the answer, of course, but you could go one step further and use pictures from children's fabric for the front of the bags - different colours and different shapes, time allowing - and I'd use dried beans rather than the smaller rice or wheat.
AlmaG.

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

yes I only used stones as a child, but today we surely are more creative with our embroidery machines. And that was what I was thinking of makeing something with the sewing machine.

Bean or rice bags would be perfect. about 2-3" squares. What fun your GD will have.

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

thanks I am so glad I asked here.

We always used little bean bags. Just double stitch them so that they don't bust open when they are being played with and you will have yourself a winner!!! Great job on the hopscotch floor mat!!!

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

thanks

As a child we used to draw the squares out with chalk and use old polish tins filled with sand as the markers to throw on the squares. G

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

thanks, what a great idea

Kerry, Merry Christmas and Happy new year! Nice to see you here! Hugs Sally

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by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

thanks Sally, I often peek in here, but been very quiet. Hubby is in hospital at the mo with a broken leg, the horse fell on him, he has had surgery and is on the mend...love Kerry

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by aussiequilter 19 Dec 2011

what about little bags filled with rice or wheat aboyt 3" square

by beatie58 19 Dec 2011

That lovely and I would say the same needs to have a little weight in it..

by kezza2sew 19 Dec 2011

now that is a wonderful thought, and easy as I have both on hand.....