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January Pincushion & Needlecase Swap - Sign-ups close on December 31

This is a secret swap and you will not necessarily be sending to the person who will send to you. This month will be a little different. We will be making a pincushion AND needlecase set for 1 name. If you want to make 2 sets, please specify in your PM. I will assign 2 names. All skill levels welcomed!

THEME: This month the theme with be Anything Goes.

CONSTRUCTION:
1. The cushion/case does NOT have to be quilted or hand embroidered, although it can be. But it must be handmade - not purchased.
2. Use cotton or wool felt for the pincushions and stuff with appropriate filling. Use cotton or felt for the needle case, and it should have an insert of wool, felt, or Warm and Natural (this is great for needle cases).
3. Embellishments/appliqué/embroidery are welcome but not required. If you plan on using the cushion/case as a daily use item please mention this, as polyester will dull the points of pins and needles.
4. The size and shape of the pincushion/needle case is up to the individual creating it, but should not be smaller than 3” x 3”.

SIGN UPS:
Sign-ups begin today and end on December 31st at 11:00 pm EST. This is a firm closing time. Names will be assigned by PM beginning no later than the morning of January 2nd. Please respond to this thread with a post if you are joining the swap. Then highlight and copy the information sheet onto a new PM, fill it in and PM it to me. Please put in the subject line of the PM how many you want to swap. I will acknowledge receipt of your PM.

MAILING DATE:
The deadline for mailing is Monday, January 19th. Participants in the December swap who did not fulfill their obligation by the time the January signup closes will not be able to participate in this swap. You are required to PM me with your tracking number when you ship. You are required to have a tracking number on your package but priority mail is not required. First class with a tracking number is acceptable. If for some reason you will not be able to fulfill your obligation, please PM me as soon as possible so that I can locate a swap angel.

YOU MUST SEND ME A PM WHEN YOU SHIP AND WHEN YOU RECEIVE. Remember to thank your partner, either by a post, or a PM for a personal thank you. It would be nice if you report a feedback score to your SP. Pictures are encouraged, but not required. We all love seeing what everyone is receiving. If you are unable to post a picture, please make sure that you mark that on your information sheet so that your partner can take a picture before shipping it. Please understand that this board has members with different skill levels and you will not necessarily be swapping with someone at the same level. Let's love the creation we are sent. We all started somewhere and the most important thing to remember, is that your partner made it with you in mind!

EXTRAS:
Please add a card or note with your name and board name so the recipient knows who made it. It is not necessary to send other items such as needles, pins, etc., but you may if you would like. Just make sure the pin points will not poke out during shipping and stab the postal worker.

PARTICIPANT’S INFORMATION FORM:
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Are you using your pincushion/needlecase for everyday use:
Is it ok to be made/stuffed with polyester:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite fabric line:
Your least favorite color(s):
Least favorite fabric line:
Is there anything you like to collect:
What are your hobbies other than quilting:
Is there anything you do not want to receive:
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc):
Do you have pets:
Is it ok if your partner smokes:
Do you smoke:
Any additional information:
Do you have a digital camera to post pictures on the thread:
E-mail address:
Phone number:

This form will be given to your secret swapper (minus the email address and phone number – this is for me should I need to contact you). Feel free to add more about yourself to the information sheet. The more you add, the better she/he will be able to get to know you. Plus, I will be using this info to match partners. If you have questions, please PM me and I will try to answer as quickly as possible.

SHOULD YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE PM ME IMMEDIATELY! Thank you, and enjoy this swap.

Hi Karen, I think I will join for January. Already have a needlecase ready to go. Should be fun. Thanks for hosting another PC/NC swap.

Just sent a pm. I'm in for one set.

Oh what the heck I will do this swap. Even though I NEED to get busy
sewing for the baby.

Will send my info soon.

Hi, just signed up again. all ready to ship.
Louise, so great to "see" you. I like seeing everyones picture.
Kinda makes it more like a bee, if you know what I mean.
I know whom i'm talking too.

let the fun begin!!!!!

Karen you can add me to the list again. I will send you the info now. I look forward to it.

Yaaaa!, Susan, you're in again!
~~Linda ~~~~~Mary, glad to see you back again.
Does everyone have an idea yet??? I worked hard today, and am happy to say,
yes...I'm done. at least with the nc and pc. the other stuff i'm still working on.
can't wait to see what the new year brings us all.

Everyone, have a Merry Christmas!!!

Thanks Lynnie, that photo was taken last Friday at my company
Christmas Party.
This was AFTER the "nerf wars" and before we started with the
clean up.

Here is another photo of me with all but 1 of my co-workers.

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Yes I am the ONLY woman in the company.

Oh did I mention we had nerf wars? LOL I wiped out ALL the nerf guns
and ammo from the only K-Mart store that these in stock.

YIPEE another fun swap.. I am in for JANUARYs pc/nc swap... will pm info after tomorrows big day...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...

Lynnie,Louise,Linda,Susan,Karen and Jan glad everyone of you found the new sign up. I bet tomorrow and Friday we get more finding us. Louise looks like ya were having a good time. My son bought marshmellow guns a couple years ago. I was ducking marshmellows all day. But we had fun and the dog found the ones we didn't find.LOL.Merry Christmas

I am in for Jan. Gonna send my pm.

Louise you and the others look like you're all having a blast. lol...

Lynnie it looks like we're all gathering around again. :)

Good to see everyone!

Merry Christmas

Louise, looks like fun. I just ran across a site that had instructions for making marshmallows guns from pvc pipe. Saved it make for grandkids.... maybe even adults next year. :D Why should the kids have all the fun?

Can't wait to ship. excited to see what everyone is making this month.
Merry Christmas to all. I got a grand total of $170 in JA's gift cards.
Watch out world, here I come, coupons in hand, and ready to shop.

Not taking any chances -- just signed up!

I'm in sent my info. I'll be able to send before we leave but will have to wait until Febr.1 before I can post pics of what I receive. Hope that isn't a problem for anyone.

I just bought my fabs for the Easter Swap. JA's finally got some new stuff in.
cute, and pretty. Can you guess what i'm going to do??

I'm in for 1 set this time. I'll pm you soon

I am trying to find some ideas.

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas Day. Me and my family had a good day.

I'm thinking hearts, have Valentine's in my mind and the thought is not going away. Hope I'm not getting the bug that is going around...kind of have that "queasy" feeling today and not liking it at all. I have a quilt on the longarm table that needs to be done.

Jaba me and my husband had that feeling yesterday. I hope you and us are not either.:thumbdown: lol...

I still need some pictures from the December swap. I posted a message on that thread of what pictures I'm missing.

We have a pretty good start for this swap. Fifteen have signed up so far. Keep them coming!!! :thumbup:

Hi Karen: Just sent a PM with my info for the Jan. swap. I have been out of commission for about 6 mos. and am beginning to quilt and sew a little again. Looking forward to the surprise I will receive… Hope everyone is excited about a new year. I am. This one has been tough but faith has brought me through. May have to have hip surgery but praying not since I recently had back surgery...

Welcome JoAnn! I got your info and added you to the list. So glad you are feeling much better. We are a fun group and really enjoy each others company.

QuiltJoey, welcome and glad your joining in on the fun and silliness.Hope your back is healing well.

Quiltjoey glad you are joining us.

QuiltJoey, so glad you're joining us. Sorry to hear about your back surgery, had 10 of those myself. I hope you're feeling better soon. Oh dear, and hip surgery too. Prayers going out to you for sure. glad to see you here.

Lynnie how's your back doing since your recent surgery?

Welcome QuiltJoey, and I hope you are feeling better, and don't have to have more surgery. Hope you are able to get more sewing in. You will have fun here with all of us.

Here is who has signed up so far. If I made a mistake or left anyone out, please let me know.

Lynnie (1)
Ladybug (1)
nhnative (1)
lawsonmugs (1)
quilty-louise (1)
sewextremeseams (1)
jaba (2)
patchesnposies (1)
JuneBillie (1)
JanRutherford (1)
TooManyUFOs (1)
KathyM (1)
ctyankee (1)
roserips (1)
QuiltJoey (1)
ME (?)

Mary, it's been doing good. still have a lot of pain, taking 30 mg of oxy 3x's a day
and morphine too on top of the other 13 drugs I take, so i'm doing great. Just wish I
had a good project to work on. I want to do a quilt of valor, give back to those who have served.
i'm getting ready for the mystery quilt too.
Mary, how's that baby bull of yours. the cutie pie??
looks like we're getting some great swappers here again. can't wait to see what's coming in.

I've got my pincushion all set & I'm half-way finished with the needle book. Whew! Nice to get things done in advance.

Karen that is a nice list. There will be lots of nice things to see. :)

we have a nice start so far. I'm done and can't wait to mail., nothing feels better than getting a start on and being done b4 the swap even starts.Gives me time to sit back and relax and think about the next month. I'll be mailing as soon as I get my name this month.

It looks like we might have another swapper. I sent her a PM so I hope she joins in with us.

I'd like to join the swap. I'll do one set.

That's wonderful MelanieLynn. Just send me a PM with your info. Welcome!

Welcome MelanieLynn. We're a fun bunch here. Jump in and have some fun.

Welcome MelanieLynn,

It's so nice to see another come be with us to have a great swap, and lots of fun. :)