Sign Up for November Swap

It's that time again to sign up for the November Swap. Just comment here if you want to swap this month and I will be assigning partners by the 5th of the month.

Please note that the same rules apply and be sure and read them to make sure you can make the commitment before you sign up.

Be sure to get your packages out early this month to make it before the holiday..

Thanksgiving Swap: Some Trivia: Did you know that Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor with a magazine, started a Thanksgiving campaign in 1827 and it was result of her efforts that in 1863 Thanksgiving was observed as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer. Abraham Lincoln issued a 'Thanksgiving Proclamation' on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving. Whereas earlier the presidents used to make an annual proclamation to specify the day when Thanksgiving was to be held. President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving Day in the year 1939. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy of the state. Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who opposed him. It is believed that Franklin then named the male turkey as 'tom' to spite Jefferson. $1 is the average cost per pound in of a frozen whole turkey.
The long fleshy skin that hangs over a turkey's beak is called a snood.
The color of a wild turkey's naked head and neck area can change blue when mating.
Male turkeys are nicknamed "toms" while females are called "hens."
When turkeys reach maturity they can have as many as 3,500 feathers!
Faster than a speeding bullet--Wild turkeys can run up to 55 miles an hour! so ladies don't try to catch one for this year as he might out run you! LOL

You will send your swap partner:

1. A pattern related to any Thanksgiving decoration or theme or something with a Fall theme
2. All the notions and yarn to complete your pattern
3. Fall colored ribbons, beads, or buttons [see your partner's likes]
4. A Thanksgiving or Fall Surprise gift
5. A Thanksgiving or "warm" favorite recipe
6. One Thanksgiving or fall tablesetting, napkins, tablecloth, placemat, centerpiece, or ??
7. A crochet or knit magazine from the month of November

Ok now comment and sign up for the swap! Happy Swapping ladies.....

Let's Sign Up for the Sept. Swap Ladies

WOW...can you believe that Sept is here already? I hope everyone had a wonderful and exciting summer. I know mine was busy and now its back to swapping.

As usual if you want to swap in Sept...???? then comment here and I will add you to the Sept. Swap list...

The theme for this month will be a lot of fun because you choose:...

September:

Surprise Me Month, Trivia: To possess a white elephant was regarded(and still is regarded, in Thailand and Burma) as a sign that the monach was ruling with justice and the kingdom was blessed with peace and prosperity. Because the animals were considered sacred and laws protected them from labor, receiveing a "gift" of a white elephant from a monarch was both a blessing and a curse: a blessing because of the animal's sacred nature and a curse because the animal could be put to no practical use.

You will send your partner:

• A surprise pattern for a ???
• Enough yarn for the project
• All the notions required
• A fancy pen or pencil
• A package of stationery
• A pattern booklet or stitching Novel. [any kind like Liesure Arts publishes, or a book by Debbie Macomber or Maggie Sefton]
• A surprise "White Elephant"gift???? [something you have that is handmade]

Have fun and remember the package needs to be mailed by the end of the month and you must include at least all the above items to swap!!!

Swappers :

1. Crochetoholic sends to Becky
2. Whitney A sends to Lisa
3. Lisa M sends to Brandy
4. Brandy M sends to Marylyn
5. Marylyn M sends to Reina
6. Monique sends to Whitney
7. Lori Lynn sends to Samantha
8. Becky R sends to Monique
9. Samantha sends to Marlene
10. Reina D sends to Patty C
11. Patty C sends to Crocetoholic
12. Marlene C sends to Lori Lynn

Partners are Assigned for June

Partners are up!!!

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:

• 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]
• Enough Yarn to complete the project
• All the notions required
• The novel to go with your themed project,
• 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!
• Something sweet or salty
• Some ice tea mix, with splenda or sweetener, or to go
• An insulated cup [summer colors]

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

...Happy Swapping!!!

Swappers Partners:

• Debbie M sends to Beth R
• Beth R sends to Priscilla
• Priscilla sends to Robin A
• Robin A sends to Marylyn M
• Marylyn M sends to Debb
• Debb sends to Samantha
• Samantha sends to Kristie W
• Kristie W sends to Cindy K
• Cindy K sends to Debbie M

Just a reminder there are 3 Debbs in the group so be sure you are looking at the right one!!!

All addresses are found under the link in the right column "Swappers"

Thank you Angel Dawn

I got a wonderful pkge from "Angel" Dawn. I will try to get a pic put up as soon as I can.
Thanks goes out to Dawn for being an "Angel" and sending out an "Angel" package to me for my March swap......Beth R

Thank You So Much Marlena

Hello Marlena,

I want to thank you loads for a great package. I loved it all and cannot wait to get the pattern to see what the yarn is for....you can email it to me if you want? I got

a great May issue crochet magazine,handemade round dishcloth that I love, good tea that I cannot wait to try, fancy magnets, yummy chocolate that my DH already had his hands into.. :) the prettiest card, chop cticks, pretty as pink eye shadow and and lip gloss, and all the stuff to make???? Not sure yet but I am excited to find out...thanks again Debb,