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« on: March 21, 2008 02:30:34 PM »

Swap name: Needlework swap
Craftster member who is organizing this swap: kittykill/ co-orgnaizer: stargardener
Sign-up date range: 3/21-3/28
Date to send item by: 4/30/2008

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): nope

Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
If so, which country?

Age requirement? see guidelines

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 three 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 one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: YES

Details of swap:

Lovers of needlework crafts (cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, punchneedle, blackwork, machine embroidery...I could go on forever) this is the swap for you. We will be crafting 1 big project (4+ hours) and sending supplies. Who can't use more thread or needles or patterns? How many of you love to cross stitch but have been dying for some awesome embroidery? How many of you embroiders are dying for some subversive cross stitch to hang on your wall-well then, C'mon sign up!

Here are some ideas for big projects and for supplies

Big projects
Mutliple tea towels
pillows
wall hangings
clothing
apron

Supplies
patterns
needles
thread
clip art
needle books
those thingys to hold your thread
(some of these can be made, you don't need to buy them)



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 including the country
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
Confirm that are at least 13 years old (yes/no)
What needle craft do you do?
What needle craft would you like to receive?
What level do you think you are at? (you can look back at the dialogue around this on the idea thread but I would prefer you rate yourself.)
What kind of things would you like to receive?
What would you NOT like to receive?
What are your favorite colors?
Least favorite colors?
What are some themes or images that you like?
Details about yourself:
Are you willing to have lots of good communication with your partner and with the organizers?


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.



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« Last Edit: April 30, 2008 11:34:15 PM by kittykill » THIS ROCKS   Logged

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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2008 02:31:13 PM »

Approved Swappers:
1. Lilyvanilli
2. Harvey
3. goatgoddess
4. stargardener
5. Nannetta
6. AmphipodGirl
7. onthinice
8. Sewsew-a-Gogo
9. amyracinrose
10. doo_leroux
11. accountantbyday
12. hngoodlett
13. beefranck
14. cupcakeguru
15. kookaloo_Starr
16. Purelectricity
17. Ameythestiliy
18. rectangel
19. Malina
20. sew~amy
21. sewphie
22. lovely_gangster
23. AlwaysInspired
24. Dinosaurus Meg
25. TheCraftyCat
26. MEshelltakeone
27. Joolz
28. rented_angel
29. kitten wrangler
30. jypsii
31. Pearliepie
32. ritapizza
33.Therisa
34. EOcrafter
35. Kittykill

Sent
Partner received
feedback given
Late but with communication
Late-no communication/LAME!

Needle Group (kittykill)
amyracinrose->Meshelltakeon->Sewsew-a-Gogo(Sew-a-gogo will be crafting for amyracinrose)
cupcakeguru<->lilyvanilli
accountantbyday<-> kookaloo_Starr
 hngoodlett<-> sewphie
beefranck> Purelectricity
Ameythestiliy<-> sew~amy
rectangle<->ritapizza
 TheCraftyCat-> rented_angel->Dinosaurus Meg> (Dinosaurus Meg will craft for TheCraftyCat)
Joolz<->kittykill

The Thread Group (Stargardener)
 Therisa<->Malina
Eocrafter<-> Pearliepie
Alwaysinspired<-> lovely_gangster
Harvey<-> kitten wrangler
goatgoddess<- >Amphipodgirl
stargardener<-> doo_leroux
Nannetta<->onthinice
« Last Edit: June 02, 2008 10:49:54 PM by kittykill » THIS ROCKS   Logged

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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2008 03:35:16 PM »

Just sent in my questionnaire! Smiley I'm excited!
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2008 03:41:16 PM »

just sent mine too!\
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2008 05:44:00 PM »

Woohoo, I'm in!  I started filling out the questionaire as soon as I saw it, but it's taken a few hours to finish what with these two baby girls to take care of and all... I'm very psyched for this swap.
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2008 09:17:22 PM »

I just sent my questoinnaire in, too!  I can't wait to see all the gorgeous things that I just know will be posted in this swap.  There are so many amazing needleworkers on Craftster!

~Amy Rose~
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2008 09:29:33 PM »

This is going to be one great swap!!  I'm so excited!
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2008 09:59:08 PM »

Hi everybody! I just want you to know that I will be updating everyone's feedback this weekend. I'm so excited about everyone joining! It is really going to be awesome!
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2008 10:08:49 PM »

This should be awesome fun!!!
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2008 10:39:05 PM »

i would like to do this, but i don't have a huge amount of experience in needlework.  is there room for newbies?

i embellished this bag about a year ago for a swap:

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