Originally Posted by lynnie

The only thing is, you're supposed to have it done before you sign up, so we wont know whos getting it till after the swap is closed and we get or swap buddy. Let me think before signing up.

Originally Posted by lvbabyboomer

I am in! Sounds like fun. I've never made one.
Diane

Originally Posted by lynnie

The only thing is, you're supposed to have it done before you sign up, so we wont know whos getting it till after the swap is closed and we get or swap buddy. Let me think before signing up.

Originally Posted by Nelco

MUG RUG SWAP - Sign ups close January 14, 2013

I like making mug rugs and thought this would be a wonderful swap. So here I am jumping in with both feet for my first time hosting a swap.

*By signing up, it means that you have read the rules, and agree to follow them! If questions, please ask! http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

*This swap is open to all skill levels.

*Please use 100% cotton quality materials for the Mug Rug and make it well constructed to withstand lots of use. Please, please do your best work!!

*SIZE: A minimum of approx 9” x 7” in any fashion or shape. (pieced, appliquéd, paper-pieced, embroidered, knitted, crocheted etc.)

*After the closing date I will send out swap buddies with their information January 17, 2013.
**(Going to keep it a secret until you receive your Mug Rug.) (Did I say I like surprises?)

*** PM me with the following information.
Board name:
Real name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
If you can mail international:
Any allergies (animals, pollen...)
Phone number: (This is for my use only in the event that a problem should arise)

SIGN UPS CLOSE JANUARY 14, 2012,
AND NAMES ASSIGNED JANUARY 17
DEADLINE FOR MAILING --FEBRUARY 1, 2013 WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION.

*** Please PM me when you send and receive your Mug Rug. (along with your DC #)***
*** Please PM your swap buddy to thank them and that you received your Rug. ****
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Here are some sites to get you started. So jump in and lets have some fun.

*** http://pinterest.com/barbarayork/mug-rugs/
***https://www.google.com/search?q=free+mug+rug+patterns&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_4u9UNLZDub5igKlqIFg&ved=0CGsQsAQ&biw=1140&bih=512 ***http://tipnut.com/mug-rugs/

Originally Posted by Belfrybat

Have I misunderstood the swap? I thought we signed up and then after we are given the person's name, we make a mug rug for them using whatever information they provide or we glean by stalking them on the forum? Was I supposed to have one already done before I PM'd Nelco?

Originally Posted by lynnie

Oh, o.k. so after we get nMe, we stalk them, get ideas, make and send. Thanks cor clearing that up.
O.k. you twisted my arm, I'm in.