Sign up for June

Sign up for June

Okay gals....SIGN UP FOR June SWAP HERE!!!!

If you want to be in the swap YOU MUST sign up here under the comments and remember to put your name in the comments so I am sure to link the comment to you....

June = is the beginning of Summer:
Trivia or fact: There's no better crocheting or knitting than crocheting or knitting in natural light. No other season gives us as many natural light hours in a day as summer. Summer's take-along projects can turn into winter's completed holiday gifts


You will send your partner:

1. A pattern for 1 cotton design [cool and fun] Tote Bag for your yarn, or bag, or any item themed after your novel, EX: Gone with the Wind, Harry Potter, Marilyn Monroe, the Devil Wears Prada, think of all the possibilities of a great "summer" read. [ your project will have the colors or style relating to what the book is about]
2. Enough Yarn to complete the project
3. All the notions required
4. The novel to go with your themed project,
5. Something to put in your bag, or go with your project chosen, Ex: folding scissors, measuring tape, hooks or needles, stitch markers, or if something else maybe a vintage style pin with a hat project, or a magnet or key chain or even a DVD, anything themed after your novel. Ohhh what fun!
6. Something sweet or salty
7. Some ice tea mix, with splenda or sweetener, or to go
8. An insulated cup [summer colors]

All packages need to be sent by the end of the month....

If you do not comment here you will not be in the swap...

Happy Swapping!!!

Swappers so far:

• Debbie M
• Beth R
• Robin A
• Deborah S
• Marylyn M
• Kristie W
• Cindy K
• Priscilla

Partners for May are Assigned

Ok gals,


Here's your partners, if your name is not on the list it is because you did not comment on the blog's May swap post if you wanted to be in this month's swap ....If you still wish to participate you need to email me immediately. Also we have no co-hosstesses this month, you can find your partner's address under "Swappers" link in the right sidebar.



Please follow the theme, contact your partner, post here when you send your packages, CC Crochetoholic, and send all packages out by the end of the month.....

Remember that you can send any Spring item and make sure you enclose all the items listed below in your package.

You will send your partner:

A pattern for 1 project, EX: shawl or shrug, or cape, or poncho

Enough yarn for the project

All the notions required

A Mother's Day card or a birthday card [for your partner to use, so do not write in it]

A package of seeds and a small pot

A photo album

An "old times" good Mother's Day DVD movie, like Gone with the Wind, or An Affair to Remember, or an old Betty Davis movie, there are tons that are priced $1 and some in black and white [try any Kmart or Walmart for cheaper prices]

Here are the swappers:

• Monique ....Priscilla
• Priscilla.....Robin B
• Robin B......Beth R
• Beth R ........Deborah S
• Deborah S......Marylyn M
• Marylyn M ......Debbie M
• Debbie M .......Kristy W
• Kristy W.......Adriane M
• Adriane M....... Monique

Happy Swapping!!!!

Package Sent Monday to Robin B

Robin B

Be on the look out for your package it went in the mail yesterday!!!

I am a little late on this one and sorry but we had a family emergency that put me behind on everything. I have it packaged and it is mailed.

Deborah S. [wildthing1058]

Sign up for May

Okay gals....
SIGN UP FOR May SWAP HERE!!!!

If you want to be in the swap YOU MUST sign up here under the comments and remember to put your name in the comments so I am sure to link the comment to you....

May = Mom's Day month, Trivia: Mother's Day is intended to be a day to celebrate motherhood. Many churches and families in the United States recognize the second Sunday in May to honor mothers. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution of Congress recommending that Congress and the executive branch of government recognize the observance of Mother's Day.

You will send your partner:

1. A pattern for 1 project, EX: shawl or shrug, or cape, or poncho
2. Enough yarn for the project
3. All the notions required
4. A Mother's Day card or a birthday card [for your partner to use, so do not write in it]
5. A package of seeds and a small pot
6. A photo album
7. An "old times" good Mother's Day DVD movie, like Gone with the Wind, or An Affair to Remember, or an old Betty Davis movie, there are tons that are priced $1 and some in black and white [try any Kmart or Walmart for cheaper prices]

All packages need to be sent by the end of the month....
If you do not comment here you will not be in the swap...

Happy Swapping!!!

Welcome Debbie New Swapper

Welcome to Debbie M our new swapping friend!!!!

March Package Arrived From Robin A

Wow what a great package I recived it yesterday phone lines were down so I had no Internet Wow just luv the mug and yarn was great can't wait to try the pattern and wow what socks great idea my grandkids would love them too great stamp and great beaded St Patrick's Day handmade hat pin, love it all your such a great swap partner and hope to become great Internet friends.
Thanks so much Robin A it was like Christmas in April! lol Thanks, Jo K [aka Kay K]

Partners are Assigned for April

Ok gals,
Here's your partners, if your name is not on the list you need to contact Crochetoholic immediately, everyone was to comment on the April post if you wanted to be in this month's swap ....

Also we have no co-hosstesses this month,you should receive an email from Crochetoholic letting you know your partners addresses soon, please email Crochetoholic with your questions.

I want to thank all my co-hostesses for last month assignments.

Please follow the theme, contact your partner, post here when you send your packages, CC your Crochetoholic, and send those packages out by the end of the month.....

Remember that you can send any Spring item and make sure you enclose all the items listed below in your package.

You will send:

A pattern for 1 Spring project, EX: flowers, or pillow, or spring bag, Spring bonnet, or a decoration

Enough yarn to complete the project

All the notions required

A small Spring basket with chocolate, candy, and/or coffee, ice tea, or tea goodies in it

A spring knit or crochet magazine with patterns in it

1 package of Spring colored beads, buttons, or some other kind of embellishment.

2 washcloths to make a "washcloth" bunny or Lollipops or Roses

Here are the swappers:

• Debb.......Nicole
• Nicole........Beth
• Beth.....Shanea
• Shanea.....Jennifer
• Jennifer......Deborah S
• Deborah S......Robin B
• Robin B.....Robin A
• Robin A.....Marlena
• Marlena.....Debb
• Priscilla......Kristie W
• Kristie W.....Monique
• Monique....Marylyn
• Marylyn....Priscilla

Happy Swapping!!!!

Welcome New Swapper Deborah S

Welcome to Deborah S our newest swapper!!!!

March Swap Be Sure To Read This and COMMENT

March's swap is approaching fast, this is a new rule for all swappers, be sure and comment here if you are wanting to swap, if I do not hear from you otherwise you will NOT be added to the swap...
I have to change the rules a little about this since I am getting a lot of people saying they do not want to be in the swap AFTER I have already assigned partners. This really causes a lot of problems forme and some swappers who are quick to mail and buy for their partners, so I am making my swappers now become responsible for watching the blog and commenting on it for the next swap..plus the emails I get are in the 100s now so I need to condense it a bit to save all of us time..

So if you want to swap in MARCH you MUST comment here to be included.. I will be assigning partners around the 6th this month....and the theme is St Patrick's Day but does not have to be sent out before St Patrick's Day...it can just be something green...

1. A pattern for 1 animal of some type, green teddy bear, frog,Leprechaun , dragon, doll, shamrock, or any other green themed stuffed object
2. Enough yarn to complete the project
3. All the notions required [including the stuffing]
4. Something green
5. A green mug or cup
6. A St Patrick's Day pin, magnet, key chain, or just a good luck charm
7. A some Irish music CD or recipes, poems, or book, or some type of traditional Irish item

Remember to comment here if you want to swap, even if you have told me already in a previous email, or even if you are one of my regular swappers, you still need to post a comment here if you want to swap this month....

Also from here on if you do not post a thank you or a photo or send it to me when you receive your package, you will not be allowed to swap in the future.
It is unfair for those who do and for those who spend a lot of time and $$$ putting together their packages to not shine on the blog...

So please be a good swapper and post those photos and thank yous!!!!

Thank you
Happy Swapping Gals......

March is National Crochet Month

Be sure to get your Crocheting in this month gals as it is National Crochet Month!!! So toot your horn, crochet something new or finish those "WIPs" or start a group, take a class, take it on the road with you,or

Join in here and Swap!!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Donation Received!!!! Thank You!!!!!

THANK YOUUUUUUUUU Robin for the yarn Donation!!!!!!!

Changes for the Month of April

I just realized that Easter is in March and not April so I have changed the items for the swap of April. Be sure and go and check it out.

Also the swap for March is about to begin so if you want to be included you must sign up by commenting under the March post with the St Patties guy...

Anyone who has not received their Feb package should have at least heard from their swap partner, if not please comment here.

Remember that some packages will take longer if they are coming from outside the USA...please give it time for the package to arrive.

Oh also please sign your names when you thank your partner for their packages...some of you have different blogger names and you may not be recognized by everyone who is posting. And when you comment be sure to say who you are....

Thanks

Debb

Welcome New Swapper

Wecome new swapper Suzanne!!

A Little about her, "She is new to swapping. She crochets, knits and loom knits. She is a beginner. She works full-time and travels several times a year for business. Her main interest in life is her beautiful 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. She likes to spoil her. She looks forward to making new friends here."

Welcome Lisa New Swapper Hayley

Welcome to Hayley another new swapper!!!!

Join Some Other Great Swaps

Do you like Cats? Then Meow your way right over to "Swap n' Tails" for a terrific swap with others who love cats!!

Do you like to read and get new books then join up over at DaBookLadys Swap to have fun swapping with other book lovers!!!

Thank you!!! Jessica For Your Donations

Thank you Jessica for donating yarn for our contest prizes!!!!!!

Hayley's Wish List

Hayley's Wish List...

Are you a knitter or crocheter??
Crocheter & self taught to boot! I can knit... I just taught myself how too...
I love to make.....Pretty much anything. I love working on scarves and I am currently venturing into making a babette blanket. I have made hats and bags too.
I really want to make......A boteh scarf, slipper sock/socks and a bobble (puff stitch purse). Also I would love to make a felted item – what I am unsure.
My favorite yarns are.....
Soft, Chunky, Colourful. I love the bamboo yarns and the yarns that are different thickness throughout.
My wish pattern is......
Boteh Scarf Pattern – Interweave Crochet Spring 2007
My favorite hooks or needles are.....
Metal needles... no specific kind. I like the coloured ones which are heavier. I find the plastic hooks to light and harder to use. I would love to find a great wood or bamboo hook – I have seen them on the web.
I really wish I had.....
My favorite colors are...
Earthy tones – Browns (all shades: dark chocolate to light brown or tan), Greens (funky neons to the deepest greens), gold, copper. Other favs: pinks, purples and blue.
My hobbies...
Crochet, Read, Cooking (want to study to be a Chef) – Food TV is my life, Blog, play field hockey, and snowboard.
My kitchen theme and colors...
I live in a rental – so currently the kitchen is White. But my dream kitchen would be Cranberry Red with quartz countertops, and cream cabinets and hardwood floors. *deep reds and creams or topes.
My bathroom theme and colors...
Leopard Print and once again with the earthy tones.
My dislikes....
Hmm... Acrylic yarns that are scratchy! People who litter, and who don't clean up after their dogs while on walks.
My crafts..what I like....
My allergies...None
My favorite pets...My Scottie – Dexter (8mo) & My Himalayan Pearl (6 yrs) - But I love the Blue Footed Boobie Bird.
My favorite scents...
Vanilla, Gardena, and Lilly's
My favorite novels or magazines...
Mags - Martha Stewart Living, Interweave Crochet, Every Day Food, Food & Drink, Women's Health and Real Simple
Novels - I have too many favourites
Other stuff about me...
I graduate from University this year. I am currently taking a Geography degree with a focus on Environmental Science. I have applied and been accepted to Cooking school, for Culinary Management. I have two pets, Pearl (cat) and Dexter (my Scottie). I love learning new things. I have done a bit of travelling. I lived in the Caribbean for 1.5 years as well I lived in Alice Springs, Australia for 1 year. I love to cook and entertain.

Wish List Attention Cathy T and Beth R

Attention Cathy T and Beth R and the Whole Group:

Some of you have not posted a Wish List either here or on your own blog. If your partner does not have this list then your package cannot be personalized. Also it is a requirement of the swap to post your Wish List. If you are unfamiliar with how to post see the links in the right sidebar on th e"How to Join" page or send your lists to me.

If you do not see it posted within a few days be sure to remind me as I have several people's Wish Lists to post. Or if it is posted on your own blog YOU MUST send me the actual link to your Wish List. Telling me it is on your blog is not going to work as it takes way too much time to search your blog for the post!

This is very important, if you do not see your name on the Wish List please email me to let me know. We are a large group now and I may have missed posting your name...

Marlena's Wish List

Marlena's Wish List

Are you a knitter or crocheter?? I barely knit and crochet well.
I love to make small items for instant gratification or very large blankets ;)
I really want to make Socks and Wristwarmers
My favorite yarns are natural fiber
My wish pattern is Large felted bags or amigorami in english
My favorite hooks or needles are various brands but in-line. I would like to try bamboo but haven't yet
I really wish I had more natural fiber yarn
My favorite colors are almost anything EXCEPT Baby Colors (pastels) or bright primary colors
My hobbies crochet, knitting, socializing, PC Gaming
My kitchen theme and colors Tuscan (cream, tan and brown, brick red (accent color), stainless)
My bathroom theme and colors Tuscan (cream, tan and brown, brick red (accent color), )My dislikes pastels and bright primary colors, acrylic, fun fur,
My crafts..what I like Socks, wristwarmers, rug hooking, rug braiding, Felting, Crazy Quilting
My allergies none
My favorite pets turtles (I have an African Desert Tortoise) dogs, cats
My favorite scents I hate rose scent and patchuli (hippie smell) but am starting to get used to it since moving to Vermont where there are lots of hippies :)
My favorite novels or magazines Decorating Magazines or Cosmo...History or True Story Thriller novels
Other stuff about me I am married and have 4 kids (16, 13, 12 & 2) I live in Vermont but am a Californian