Welcome Swappers

This is a Swap Blog where anything goes...We welcome crocheters, knitters, stitchers, all crafters. We will swap books, yarn, pen pal letters, post cards, or anything we desire! So come on in and grab that cup of tea or java and sit a spell and sign up, you'll regret it if you don't!!! It's fun! It's simple! And it's Swap madness!!!!!!!!!!!

Sponsors and Donations

****If anyone is interested in Donating or Sponsoring prizes for the contests, please email Crochetoholic and you'll be given an advertising link in the sidebar and more advertising in posts throughout the swap, and on all the other associated blogs. See the sidebar for the link to donate $$$ for the "Yarn Fund." ****Also, if anyone cares to make buttons, that's always appreciated! And you will be sent a small gift for every accepted button.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Angel in Need

Hello fellow swappers....an Angel is in need for me.... boo hoo.....I have just been told be my partner that she is unable to send me a package for October... I was so looking forward to a Halloween surprise...so is anyone out there wanting to angel me for October's Swap???

Here is what you would send:

1. A pattern related to any Halloween decoration or theme or something with a fall theme if your partner does not like Halloween.
2. The yarn to complete your project
3. All the notions required to complete the project
4. An orange or black or black and orange pair of socks or anklets
5. A bag of candy [wrapped]
6. A surprise Halloween or Autumn gift that you think your partner might like

Friday, November 14, 2008

Gina Are You still Out there?


HELLLOOOOOOO...................................................... Gina can you please email me about October's package I have not heard from you????
Anyone else missing their October package and not heard from their partner???

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Reminders




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 on their blog, too.

Also a reminder that you need to post a "thank you" on the blog along with photos of the packages you receive...It is a good thing to photo the package you are sending too, just in case your partner does not have a camera....
If anyone has not heard from their Oct partner or received their package be sure to email Crochetoholic.

Monday, November 10, 2008

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....!!!!

Friday, November 7, 2008

Thank You Lori Lynn

I received a great October package from Lori L. Thank you! I need to transfer the photo from my camera to the computer sometime this weekend. Everything was a Candy Corn theme, from the amigurumi pattern (for candy corn) and yarn to the Gummy Candy Corn and regular Candy Corn. There was also the cutest pair of pumpkin socks, a candy corn memo pad and an awesome autumn basket to hold it all.

Thank you so much!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

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.....

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

October Swap

I ended up spending a few days in the hospital and then a few more recouperating at the end-ish of October, so my swap is heading out a little late. It'll be in the mail by Friday or Saturday of this week - with EXTRAS to apologize!!!

:(

~sheila
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