A Week of Baby Onesies Swap Round 6 (SU CLOSED, SO 4/20/11)

[barbolot]

lovingly handmade by laurasaurus in the '09 Spring Edition!

SPRING/SUMMER EDITION!

Swap name:  A Week of Baby Onesies Swap Round 6
Craftster member who is organizing this swap:  barbolot
Craftster member who is co-organizing:  ??
Sign-up date range: 2/27/11 - 3/13/11 3/16/11 ----> CLOSED!
Date to send item by/:  4/20/11

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional):  24

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

Age requirement? Open to all 18 and up

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
- Is at least 18 years old: 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 18 years old: YES
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: YES/NO
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: YES/NO


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That unique little baby or toddler in your life deserves to be adorned in a Craftster-embellished onesie every day!  But since we can't possibly craft a year's-worth of onesies for our special tots, why not 5 days' worth??  

If you need some inspiration (or just want a heavy dose of cuteness), please visit our previous galleries:
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5

SWAP DETAILS:

**You will be embellishing FIVE onesies (or t-shirts for larger tots) for your partner, according to their tastes.   The onesies/tees can be store-bought or handmade.  (We chose the amount of 5 onesies, as that is the amount you can usually purchase in one package.)
**You may choose to swap 10 shirts, and will receive 10 shirts in return.  Please note that this is really quite a bit of work, so please commit to this only if you will have the time and resources to do this.
**If you choose 10 shirts, you may choose to have 1 partner, and swap 10 shirts with that partner, or you may choose 2 partners, and swap 5 shirts with each partner.
**Please also bear in mind that if we have an odd number of swappers, we may have to arrange a round robin-style partnering.  

**You can use almost anything to embellish them: stencils, embroidery, sewing, appliques, dyeing, etc.   NO IRON-ONS.
**You can join even if you don't have a tot of your own to craft for..... friends and relatives love crafty onesies, too. (If you meet all the above swap requirements.)
**The swap is limited to babies/tots sizes Newborns to 4T.
**Please -- let's keep our crafting limited to the onesies/tees ONLY.  We want this swap to be low-stress for everyone, as most of us have little ones to tend to, as well!  

**DCN's will be required.  If you are an international swapper, you MUST keep your shipping receipts.
**I check PMs and update feedbacks in the evenings, so please bear with me.  
**You will be given feedback once your partner receives, and photos of your package are posted in the gallery, preferably by your partner.

Be sure to post in this thread at least once a week to foster good communication and to let me know that you're still alive and kicking.  And crafting.
After partners are issued, please send any swap communications to barbolot with the subject Baby Onesie Swap.

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

QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:

Name of swap: A Week of Baby Onesies Swap Round 6
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?  YES/NO
Confirm that you are at least 18 years old: YES / NO

Allergies you have:
Allergens in your home (smoke, pets, etc):

What types of embellishing are you really good at?  Please list all that apply.  (examples:  embroidery, applique, stencils, painting, dyeing, etc):  
What types of embellishment would you like to receive?
What types of embellishment do you NOT want to receive?

If we have an odd number of swappers, are you willing to participate in a round robin exchange?  (A ---> B ---> C ---> A)   YES/NO

Do you want to swap 5 or 10* shirts?
   *If you choose 10 shirts, would you prefer 1 partner (swapping 10 shirts) or 2 partners (swapping 5 shirts each)?
Size/weight of your baby/child (from Newborn to 4T; some onesies/shirts go by weight):
Gender:
Age of child/baby:
Color likes:
Color dislikes:
Do you want baby's/child's name/nickname/initials on the onsies/shirts?:  YES/NO
If YES, name or nickname of baby/child:
Would you prefer onesies or regular shirts:
Would you prefer long sleeves, short sleeves, or a combination of both?
Is there a brand you would prefer not to receive, and why?  (Please note that this is just a preference, and sometimes your partner may not be able to obtain a different brand.)
Would you prefer all individually themed shirts, or prefer a themed set of five / ten?
Themes/shapes/characters/etc. that you like?
Themes/shapes/characters/etc. that you don't like?
Are there any holiday or seasonal themes that you'd like?
Are there any phrases/quotes that you like?
Any phrases/quotes that you dislike?
Do you have a blog/wist/other site so your partner can peek at your style/tastes?
Feel free to share any other links to inspirations/wishes!
Any other info you feel your partner/the organizers should know?  Be generous!

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO BARBOLOT 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.

PARTICIPANTS:

1.  barbolot*
2.  canamharris
3.  teffy
4.  leighi123
5.  mosfatal
6.  skittlebub
7.  hugarobot
8.  lil_starry1
9.  arimethia
10. stacysews
11. klg_jlg
12. Lo{ve}* (2 partners)
13. tapestrymlp
14. crazy4bags*
15. babalina58* (2 partners)

* = willing to send 10 shirts

Our adorable GALLERY is HERE.

[barbolot]

~~~ RESERVED FOR PARTNERS! ~~~

blue = you sent
purple = you received (but haven't sent yet)
orange = sending late, with communication
green = sent & received
strikethrough = feedback left
red = PM organizer immediately!

Swapping 5 shirts:

teffy <---> hugarobot

leighi123 <---> mosfatal

skittlebub <---> lil_starry1

arimethia <---> stacysews

Round Robin Group:  (thanks for volunteering!   )

canamharris ---> klg_jlg ---> tapestrymlp ---> canamharris

Swapping 10 shirts, 5 with each partner:

fiddlegirl8 is an ANGEL for babalina! ---> [/b] babalina58 <---> lo{ve}
lo{ve} <---> barbolot <--- missmoppet in an ANGEL for barbolot!
barbolot <---> crazy4bags
crazy4bags <---> babalina58

[barbolot]

Links to supplies, blanks, dyes, etc:

Dharma Trading Co. ---> blanks, dyes, Yudus, kits, stencils, etc.
Jiffy Shirts ---> blank tees and onesies
The Laughing Giraffe ---> bright and dark-colored onesies (reasonably priced, too!)

Links to embellishing and shirt tutorials:

The 90 minute shirt
Onesie tutorial: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/10/sweet-cotton-onesie-tutorial.html (I like that they use velcro instead of snaps! )
Sleep sack (I bet this could be modified to be a onesie or shirt easily): http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2011/02/tutorial-baby-sleep-sack.html
Onesie dress:
Version 1: http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/03/10-minute-onesie-dress-easiest-dress.html
Version 2: http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/kojotutorial-flouncy-onesie-dress.html
Onesie Bubble Ruffle Dress:  http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2011/03/jump-starting-madelines-spring.html



Links to inspiration / favorite designs:

Giant collection of BOY designs: http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2011/03/lets-hear-it-for-boys.html

[canamharris]

I'm stuck on  my questionaire. Do  I want to do 5 or 10 shirts! 5 or 10 shirts! Oh my I can't decide right now. Hmm.....Sending in very soon! Can't wait to join this round! I've missed the last few ones! But not this time!

[barbolot]

YAY!  I'm so glad you're joining us! 

[Nostrum]

I'm keen to join up... Its been ages since I've done a swap!
My baby girl is four and a half weeks old.

Two questions though- I live in Australia, and we're going into colder weather, so summer onesies wont work for me. Can I swap for winter ones?
And how does the US sizing work? Here newborn is 00000 or 0000, 3 months is 000, 3-6 months is 00, etc. Can someone tell me measurements for the US sizing?

[babalina58]

I'm keen to join up... Its been ages since I've done a swap!
My baby girl is four and a half weeks old.

Two questions though- I live in Australia, and we're going into colder weather, so summer onesies wont work for me. Can I swap for winter ones?
And how does the US sizing work? Here newborn is 00000 or 0000, 3 months is 000, 3-6 months is 00, etc. Can someone tell me measurements for the US sizing?

best bet is to google the sizes here as to there

[skittlebub]

Can I join? I haven't done a swap before
 Nostrum I'm in Aus too

[barbolot]

I'm keen to join up... Its been ages since I've done a swap!
My baby girl is four and a half weeks old.

Two questions though- I live in Australia, and we're going into colder weather, so summer onesies wont work for me. Can I swap for winter ones?
And how does the US sizing work? Here newborn is 00000 or 0000, 3 months is 000, 3-6 months is 00, etc. Can someone tell me measurements for the US sizing?

best bet is to google the sizes here as to there

Nostrum, I hope you'll join us!  I agree with babalina -- google may be the way to go!  I wouldn't know off the top of my head.    And yes, you can swap for winter ones, as long as your partner can find/make long sleeves.  But if you'd like, I'll try to partner you with someone in the same country/continent to cut down on shipping costs (and make it easier to craft for your season!)

Skittlebug, you meet all the craftster requirements for swapping, so we'd love to have you!  (Just be sure to check this particular swap's requirements in the first post to make sure you meet those, as well.)  If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or PM me. 

[stacysews]

OOOOh, I have such a weak spot for this swap, but I have so many deadlines that fall around the same time frame I'm not sure I'm going to be able to squeeze this one in.  I'm going to keep an eye on it and see how much work\crafting\sewing I can get started before sign ups for this one close.