December Swapers

This will be the last swap here for awhile.....I may start this up again next fall, but not sure...when I do I will definitely email the regular swappers. It has been fun!

Swappers:

• Bev sends to Tulsi
• Tulsi E sends to Lori Lynn
• Lori Lynn sends to Monique
• Monique sends to Lysbab
• Lysbab sends to Kalysa
• Kalysa sends to Jennifer L
• Jennifer L sends to Bev

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

News Alert!!!!!

I have a bittersweet announcement to make.

After many long hours of thought, I have come to a very difficult decision concerning Crochetoholic's Swap......I wanted to let everyone know how much I have enjoyed swapping and running this swap, but as the saying goes, "all good things do come to end sooner or later".....with that said......

December will be the last month for swapping here until ???????????....

Crochetoholic is taking a long needed rest from swapping starting January 2009.

It does not mean that the swap will not open up again at a later date.....I just need to take some time off from it. So..... if you want to swap in December go ahead and comment here and I will start a partner's list for the last month of swapping at Crochetoholic's Swap...

When Crochetoholic starts the swap up again you will all be notified by email to see if you are interested in rejoining the swap... [be sure I have your correct emails]

This was a hard decision to make, as I have very much enjoyed knowing each and everyone of you. Even if just in the "blogosphere." Thank you, for all your friendship and support. ...online friends are the best and I hope that you will still visit my blogs and keep in contact with me.....

http://crochetoholic.blogspot.com/ ...my crochet life

http://pbdesigns.blogspot.com/ ....my reading and crafts

http://dabookladysreadinglife.blogspot.com ...my reading life

http://dabookrecipe.blogspot.com/ ...my recipe life

Thank you for being part of the swap and I hope you enjoyed your time at Crochetoholic's Swap!!!!

Bev Package on the Way

WOO HOO....Bev

be on the look out your package is on its way...I really had fun with this one.. :)

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....!!!!

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.....

Sheila Your Box is on its Way

Sheila be on the lookout as I put your box in the mail today.. :) I used to kiosk since the PO was closed so it will probably not actually get moving till tomorrow...

Hope you like it!!!

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

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

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/

Thank you Marylyn For my Fantastic July Swap

I wanted to thank Marylyn for the wonderful swap I got this month!!! I got apattern for a bag I really have been eyeing and the needles to put on the bag, the best color, my "fav", burgundy, and

a great knitting novel that I have not read yet and looks good, a cute and pretty cup with some delicious tea bags, a lovely old themed "1940s" post card, sweet smelling lavender, yummy candies, and rubber tips for my needles. Thank you again sooooo much for a great package Marylyn you made my week!!!!

Crochetoholic Debb

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

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"