Thank you Tulsi

WOW....I got a fantastic package from Tulsi for my November swap...thank you soooooo much, it was wonderful and I love the yarn and pattern book, the table setting is awesome I have it on my table and took a photo so you can all see...Tulsi got me 4 napkins and a table runner all is fall colors, cute fall leaf salt and pepper shakers, a Mary Higgins Clark book, love her, and all the materials to make a wonderful scarf with a very different fringe...I cannot wait to make it...Sorry about the pics, my camera is in the shop and I have to use my older one that takes lousy pics.. :( but I hope you can make out what a wonderful package this one is...Crochetoholic

Welcome New Members and Partners are Up!!!

I have out of town company coming in today so I have been cleaning like a "mad" woman....But I wanted to say welcome to two new members and also assign partners...

Welcome to ....................

Bev M. and Micelle K.

and Bev says: "Things I do: crochet like a mad woman, also like to do counted cross-stitch and other crafty-type things. I also like to sew."

and Michelle says: " interests: anything fiber or crafting related (I crochet, knit, spin and needlepoint) other: I have two terrific dogs"

Partners for November are:

• Bev ......sends to......Michelle
• Michelle.....sends to.....Lori Lynn
• Lori Lynn..sends to.......Marylyn
• Marylyn....sends to.....Kalysa
• Kalysa...sends to......Tulsi
• Tulsi......sends to......Crochetoholic
• Crochetoholic.....sends to........Bev M

Have fun and try and send out your package BEFORE the holiday....!!!!

Things to Remember

Hello Swappers...

Wanted to remind everyone that you can click on anyone's name in the "Crochetoholic's Swappers" list in the right side bar and link to their blog. This comes in handy when trying to contact your partner. You can leave them a comment or chat with them.

Also a reminder that "thank you" are to be posted on the blog along with photos...

Crochetoholic

Thank you Patty

Oh I just love the pattern Patty got for me.... :) and check out the pretty yarn.. :) love it, and the stationery, pen, and the cutest "white elephant" gift she made of Halloween decorations...and a beautiful crochet hook with a wooden handle...she also included a wonderful "Jewels" of the month afghan book. I can't wait to make my month, April's afghan... :) Thank you sooo much Patty....

Becky Package on the Way

Becky be on the look out I mailed your package and I am sorry I was loat... opps......

Happy Halloween Gals!!!!!

Mask by: http://nhedson.tripod.com/crochet.htm

Welcome 2 New Swappers

We have 2 more swappers to add to our friendly little group..

Patty C and Marlene C

A little about Patty: " She is 25 years old. has been married for three years. She has a stepson who is 9 years old along with her own 2 year old little boy, and a three month old set of twin girls. She teaches Theatre Arts to 7-12 graders. She has participated in one apron swap. She loves the arts and crafts things, but regrettably she is just now learning to sew, crochet, etc... she has been working on crocheting for awhile now, but she hates everything she has done so she always unravels her work. She LOVES to read, scrap book, (tries to) draw, (tries to) cook, makes lanyards, and works on latch hooks. She is also a huge fan of learning so anything anyone can teach her in the crafts area would be wonderful."

Patty be sure to check out http://dabookswap.blogspot.com it is the other swap which is with books, since you are a book lover like me. :)

Welcome to a New Swapper

Welcome to Reina

A little about Renia: "She is a mother of 2 beautiful little girls one is 2 1/2 the other will be 9 in november. She has been married for almost 10 years. She loves to do all kinds of crafts. she is better at knitting than crochet, but not excellent at either(teaching yourself can be very difficult). She loves to sew and has taken part in 4 apron swaps. She also loves to crochet and embroider. She is an avid reader and cook. She is certified to teach cake decorating classes.Like everyone here she loves to swap."

Becky's Wish List

Are you a knitter or crocheter?? CrocheterI love to make..... amigurumi and sweaters
I really want to make......something using thread
My favorite yarns are.....anything softMy wish pattern is......amigurumi or sweater patterns
My favorite hooks or needles are.....I only have metal ones, would like to try some other kinds
I really wish I had.....A needle case
My favorite colors are...Blue, purple and green
My hobbies... reading, crocheting, paper crafting, some jewelry making, learning new crafts
My kitchen theme and colors.. Don't really have any right now..I'm working on it
My bathroom theme and colors... Yellow, blue, white (seashore) and Green, pink, white with a little purple (frogs)
My dislikes....Smoking, Dust, Dirt, Clutter....the typical stuff.
My crafts..what I like....Anything! I enjoy crocheting hair accessories,hand bags,socks and dishcloths/towels. Anything that's unique will appeal to me.I also like cotton thread.I love anything to pamper myself like lipgloss, lotion, shower gel, nail polish...all the girly stuff but I'm allergic to sunscreen so i'd prefer stuff without it. I enjoy fun whimsical socks, clothes and accessories. Actually anything fun and whimsical will find a place in my life! I guess that's all the updates for now!
My allergies...sunscreen
My favorite pets...Dogs
My favorite scents...rose and lavender
My favorite novels or magazines...Beauty, crafts, crochet, papercrafts, Fashion, Historical novels or supsense and mystery
Other stuff about me... I live in the country with my husband, oldest son and a variety of cats and dogs. I'm am always fighting the battle with dust (in the summer) and mud( in the winter). Maybe that's why I dislike them so much! I work in an office and really enjoy using my free time for crafting, reading or pampering myself! I have a vegetable garden in the summer; that's about the only gardening I do because the deer and wild turkeys eat everything else! I've been swapping for quite a few years and have learned to limit myself to just a few swaps at a time so that it continues to be fun and not stressful!

Welcome New Swapper

Welcome to our newest swapper:

Whitney A

A little about Witney:

"She is a mom to four kiddos ages 12,11,8,4 the oldest three are girls and the youngest is a boy. She home schools the children which to her is a grand adventure. She loves to crochet, quilt and sew. She loves to read and frequent 4 libraries. She would love to have a pen pal. She dreams of writing books some day. She has been married to her husband for 15 years and is enjoying every minute of it. She attends a small church in her town, where her husband plays with the praise band. Which, he is also the Awanna commander and she teaches the JV class on Wednesday night. She learned to crochet from her great-grandma and her grandma starting when Ishe was four years old. She would love to learn to knit but never has taken the time to do that"

Whitney you might want to check out my other blog which is for swapping books:

http://dabookswap.blogspot.com/

July Sign up

Okay gals....SIGN UP FOR July 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....

July: Red, white and blue month, Trivia: This is a theory: There was an act that said that the flag of the thirteen United States be the thirteen stripes, alternated with red and white and the union be thirteen stars be white in a bay of blue field that would represent a new constellation. The Continental Congress left no record to show why it chose the colors. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Confederation chose these same colors for the Great Seal of the United States and listed their meaning as follows: white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. According to legend, George Washington interpreted the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home country. However, there is no official designation or meaning for the colors of the flag. A vexillologist is an expert on flags and ensigns.

You will send your partner:

• Any 1 pattern made of Red, white, and blue colors
• All the yarn needed to complete the pattern
• All the notions needed, including the hook or needles
• A red, white , or blue bag to put the project in [can be handmade or bought]
• A red, white, and blue decoration, stickers, or magnet
• A novelty, costume jewelry red, white, and blue pin
• A surprise gift in the red, white, and blue colors

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

Happy Swapping!!!

Swappers so far:

• Beth R ---Sue P
• Sue P --- Samantha
• Samantha--- Lilli B
• Lilli B ----Debb
• Debb [Crochetoholic] --- Lori L
• Lori L -----Beth R

Partners assigned.....

Welcome New Swappers

Welcome to 2 new swappers...Lilli and Lori

Please remember that there will be 2 invites from Google to join.

YOU MUST EXCEPT BOTH INVITATIONS.

One is for the swappers" page which is to get swappers addresses and is only visible to members.

New Swapper for the July Swap

Welcome to our new swapper SUE P

A little about Sue:

"I love to crochet, knit, loom knit, sew, machine embrodriery and crafts in general. My favorite is crochet though. I have only been crocheting for about 5 years I guess. There is alot I would love to learn and hope to on the raverly. Looking forward to next month." Sue

Welcome New Swapper

Welcome New Swapper

Samantha!!!!

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!!!!

May Swappers So Far...Sign up Now!!!!!

Here is the line up so far...be sure to comment here if you want to be in this month's swap!

• Monique D
• Beth R
• Marylyn M
• Robin B
• Debbie M
• Adriane M
• Kristy W

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!!!!

Sign up for April

Okay gals....

SIGN UP FOR APRIL 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....

April = is usually Easter month, Trivia: Each year witnesses the making of nearly 90 million chocolate bunnies. Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. But Easter was last month so I am changing this theme to Spring.

• You will send your partner:
• 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

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 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."

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