Handspun Swap (SIGNUP 7/6/06 - 7/22/06 ; MAIL BY 8/14/06)

[fyberduck]

I can't believe that I remembered it!  But, here it is, by request...

Swap name: Handspun Swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: fyberduck
Sign-up date range: July 6 - July 15
Date to send item by: August 14

Limited to a certain number of people?: Not unless we get over 25, then I need another joint organizer

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO

All ages allowed? Or 18+?  If you're under 18, contact me

Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than two swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES

Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed at least one swap successfully before signing up for more: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES

Details of swap:
There is no maximum or minimum amount of yarn to send (size of skein, # of skeins), but it will be agreed upon beforehand.  Yarn must be spun by the participant, preferably after seeing partner's questionnaire.  Craftsters who have participated in 2 swaps previously may request 2 partners.  ALL SKEINS MUST BE READY FOR USE WHEN SENT!  Please set the twist, label the fiber content and amount, etc.

If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap:
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside of the US?:

SWAP SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
Amount willing to spin?  Size/ # of skeins:
Fiber(s) to spin:
Colours:
Skill level:
Willing to spin "designer" yarn?:
Cat, dog, smoker?:
2nd partner applicable?:

Favorite colours:
Least fav colours:
Fav fibres:
Allergies:
Wish to recieve specific yarn weight? (worsted, bulky, etc):
Wish to recieve all same yarn?  or mixed skeins?:
Any other specifications:
If you have participated in 2 or more swaps and would like to have a second partner; do these same specs apply?:


IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.


Also remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.

Colours, swapper's package has been: sent, sent and recieved, in contact

PARTNERS:
fyberduck <---> Frew-Frew
magnoliacoffee <---> craftykate
knitwit <---> fyberduck
mayerlove <---> soapturtle
Frew – Frew <---> chipper
KnittR <---> annalou
Faithin <---> purlgurl[/red]

[corduroy cat]

although i dont spin, i'm obsessed with handspun fibre for my felting!!! need to lurk here and see the goodies....

[knitwit]

I'm sending you a pm today. I want in! Do you think it's okay to share the non-private, swap specific parts of the questionnaires? I'm curious how other spinners answer these questions. No biggie though.

Thanks so much for organizing this!

[craftykate]

As soon as I have a minute I'll be back to sign up for this one. Mmm yarn...

[Frew-Frew]

I so want in in this, but I'm pretty much a newbie at spinning, and I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone who is a super expert or anything. Will you be matching up skill levels?

[fyberduck]

I so want in in this, but I'm pretty much a newbie at spinning, and I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone who is a super expert or anything. Will you be matching up skill levels?

Actually, I was thinking of matching up wants and skills.  I looove bumpy handspun yarn, but have trouble spinning anything bulky or thick the way beginners do.  So, I figured I'd partner up people that way.  Maybe I should put that on the list - whether or not the person wants a new or intermediate or experienced spinner for their partner?

[mayerlove]

this sounds really appealing, but i'm so intimidated! i have to spin on a drop spindle (no wheel yet) and my joins kind of suck....some of it's really good though! I'll have to sign up, someone will love my yarn, right? it's preeeeetty...

[Frew-Frew]

I'm In. ii figure I'm probably my own worst critic anyways, besides I'm just dying to play with other people's handspun!

[fyberduck]

I'm In. ii figure I'm probably my own worst critic anyways, besides I'm just dying to play with other people's handspun!

Seriously

this sounds really appealing, but i'm so intimidated! i have to spin on a drop spindle (no wheel yet) and my joins kind of suck....some of it's really good though! I'll have to sign up, someone will love my yarn, right? it's preeeeetty...

See, we hate our own mistakes but love other people's "funky" yarns. I loooove other people's handspun.  Everyone does, I think

Oh, and six swappers so far!

[faithin]

i THINK i'll be able to do it ... i'm signing the lease for my new apartment this weekend, then moving all of my large things the LAST week of this month, but maybe in that week in between i'll have some time to dye and card. i really want to because i was one of THOSE people who kept wanting a handspun swap   

i'll probably sign up at the last minute.