March 2021 Pincushion Swap
 

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the March 2021 Pincushion Swap.

You must be signed up by the 31st March 2021 as partners names will be sent out between 1st and 2nd April 2021. You must have mailed by the 8th April 2021. This is a hard and fast deadline - no excuses. You must also please let me know when you mail and when you receive... this is so I can make sure that everybody receives a pincushion.

This is a personal choice swap so you can make any type of pincushion that you would like to.

Before signing up, please read the rules below:

Rules

As with all swaps there must be rules so here are ours!

1. This is a secret swap.
2. This is not a partnered swap so you may not receive from the person you send to.
3. Everybody on the board is welcome to take part.
4. This will be a bi-monthly swap (6 in a year) – you only take part in the months that you sign up for.
5. If you commit to taking part you must send out a pincushion… no excuses!
6. If you encounter a problem or issue, you must let me know immediately; there is nothing that cannot be sorted and re-organised if you communicate.
7. You are only committed to send a pincushion…. You may, if you wish send other items, but please do not expect to receive anything more than a pincushion.
8. Be kind to the person you receive from… we are all at different levels of experience on this board and we need to encourage each other… so if you receive an item from a less experienced stitcher - just appreciate the time and love that has been put into making it.
9. You must mail your item by the deadline above... no excuses.
10. You must let me know when you send and when you receive. This allows me to keep track of things and ensures that everybody receives a pincushion
11. The main rule is to have fun making and receiving some lovely creations.

Sign-ups will start now and close on the 31st March 2021 for this round.

When signing up, please let me know if you have a nut allergy as some people fill their pincushions with walnut shells. Also please let me know if you are willing to mail internationally (please consider this as it allows everyone to participate in the swap).

So come on, join in and have some fun!

Hugs

Caroline

I'm in Caroline. And so glad you're still going ok and vaccinations have stared for you

Count me in too - this is my favorite swap. I work for the school system here so I received my first shot yesterday. My shoulder is a little sore but no problems.

Count me in, I love this little swap! Hugs all!

I would like to join this swap!

I haven’t checked in on this site for quite a while but this sounds like fun. Please count me in.

Hi Ladies,

Marion, Connie and Reba I have you on the list!

stillvnu and Alvastitcher if you want to take part you need to PM me your details ... full name, address, allergies and whether you can mail internationally.

Hugs

Caroline

I’ve missed being a part of swaps! I’m going to see if I can make some headway on a pincushion and join in this time. 😊.

count me in
 

Hi Caroline,
Please count me in again! Thanks.

Checking in to see if I am cleared to participate?

I started hand sewing my pin cushion today. I should have it finished in time

I’d like to join. Thanks!

Count me in please. Thank you.

When will we be assigned to our partners?

Yes you are in !

Taking Part So Far!
 

Hi Guys,

Sign up close in a few hours and I will try to get your partners to you at some point tomorrow.

There is still time to sign up if you want to take part bu you need to PRIVATE MESSAGE your details to me.

So far we have the following members taking part.......

M-fay
Nonnie4
Rebaquilts
Stillvnu
AlvaStitcher
Cuppy
Michelle Quilts
Carolinepaj

Looking forward to this round!

Hugs

Caroline

Hi Everyone,

Names have been sent out..... if you think you should have a name and you haven't received one please let me know as soon as possible.

Looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations!

Hugs

Caroline

I still have to find a button to sew on mine and will post asap

The pincushion went out in the mail yesterday. Oh the places and things it will see on its journey!

Heading to the post office this morning to send mine off to my crafty friend!

Hi all, I got mine out this morning, fingers crossed she will like it ;-) Rebaquilts

Hi Everyone,

Just to let my person know that their pincushion is on the way..... but it has a long way to go!!!!!!!

Hugs

Caroline

Thanks Stillvnu!
 

I arrived home from a long day at work to find a wonderful package, thanks so much Lillian for the pincushion, heart folding needle case, Jellie bellies and sharps. It was such a great surprise....I love RVs and she is just in time for the summer season :-). As you can see from the photo, my kittie was curious too!! We were definitely on the same wavelength! Hugs!!

That was quick Reba. I posted mine 9th April and it has a long way to go too

Glad you liked it ... it was fun to make!

on the way
 

Happy Monday All,

I put my pincushion in the mail on Friday. It is just going across country...so hopefully will arrive early this week!

Happy Sewing!

What Beauties!
 

I went out of town for the weekend and when I arrived back home on Sunday there was a package waiting on the doorstep. Thanks Nonnie!! These are so cute. I've never used a wrist pincushion...but I think it will come in very handy! And I love the colorful Kaffe!

I hope soon we can burn all these masks and I will see you in a class. (Nonnie and I live about 30 miles from each other!)

Happy Monday to All!

Hooray Michelle! So glad you like them. A little Kaffe just makes the day brighter! The wrist one was an easy free pattern and I am making another Kaffe version for myself. I love a wrist pincushion. The other one was a kit called Mini Tuffet Colorwheel.

Swap
 

Hi Reba,

I love the pincushion and the sweeties are fab... Jelly beans are my absolute favourite!!

Hugs

Caroline

I received my pincushion & goodies today ... Great job Michelle!
Can someone tell me how to add a photo?

Thank you Reba for this adorable pincushion. A camper. Going straight to the RV. Love love love it

So happy, I read your bio on here and it says you love your RV, I took a guess at an airstream ;-) Hugs!!!

If you have an iphone, you go to hit the red "reply" button on this thread, then on the bottom of the typing box, there is a button called "manage attachments" under "additional options" and "attach files". you select the "manage Attachments button, then a new page pops up, and it allows you to select up to 5 photos. you select the "choose file" button, then select "photo library", it opens your photos, then you select your photo, and on the bottom of the photo it will ask if you want the actual size, touch that, and a pop up screen comes up, you select smallest (otherwise it won't load because its too big), then it goes back to the "choose file" page and you have to touch the "upload" button on the far right side, then once it is uploaded, also on the far right hand side, you select "close this window" (that one is hard to see, its above the upload button), then you are back to your reply, and you select " submit reply." and waaaa laaaa, your reply shows up with the photo. ;-) Hugs!!

Here is the great pincushion and fat quarters I received!Attachment 632807
Michelle Quilts did an excellent job!

Thanks for your help with loading a photo!

You are welcome :-)

Hi Ladies,

Lovely pincushions arriving...... I do love the show and tell part!

Hugs

Caroline

Thank you!
 

This was one of my first attempts at wool applique. I'm still learning how to make my stitches consistent!

Happy sewing all!
Michelle

Michelle,

Your pincushion was just darling! I love wool applique and for a first attempt your owl was amazing.

Hugs

Caroline

Thank you Cuppy
 

Thank you Cuppy for the cute pincushion and fabric. I think I smell lavender! I love the little handmade charm.