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March Pincushion & Needlecase Swap - Signup ends February 28, 2015

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 OR needlecase OR a set (1 of each) for 1 name. Please specify in your PM what you would like to swap. All skill levels welcome!

THEME: This month the theme with be St. Patrick's Day or the color Green.

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”.

SIGNUPS:
Signups begin today and end on February 28th at 11:00 pm EST. This is a firm closing time. Names will be assigned by PM beginning no later than the morning of March 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 what you want to swap. I will acknowledge receipt of your PM.

MAILING DATE:
The deadline for mailing is Wednesday, March 18th. Participants in the February swap who did not fulfill their obligation by the time the March 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 candy:
Favorite fabric line:
Your least favorite color(s):
Least favorite fabric line:
Least favorite candy:
Favorite beverage:
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.

Karen, I am cutting back this month on my swap obligations.....but I am in for BOTH PC and NC!

I'm in for 2 sets also. Will try later to send you another PM...board is not letting me cut and paste the info

Im in, sending you a pm

I'm in for one set! :)

YIPEE... sign me up for one set...I AM IN FOR MARCH....info sent in.

Please include me for one set.

Jan

Karen please sign me up for one set,just sent you my info.Thanks,Pat

I want to sign up, but gonna wait. I am a little stressed out and have so many obligations.

I'm in again! Just sent you a PM….

Dwina, I totally understand. I know you had a really stressful and sad weekend. There is plenty of time if you decide to join in.

Dwina, take some time to rest and recover. Remember, we all love you.

Count me in for 1 set needle case and pin cushion. Thank you.

I'm in for 1 of each also. Dewina, hope you can join in too. We sure understand if you can't. Thinking of you,hugs Mary.

I guess I am addicted so sign me up for one PC.

Dwina, why don't you take this month off and rest and do something nice for yourself.
we'll miss you, but you can join in on the chatter and see what we do. take some time
to yourself.

either one is fine for me..

Count me in for 1 pc and 1 nc

Just saw it Mary, very nice. Love the set.
Isn't it nice to have a whole set together.

Just sent my PM for a Pincushion and Needlecase. Looking forward to this swap!!!!

You ladies have been just so nice. The last 6 weeks have been awful. My FIL's large boat shop needed to be torn down, but he would never allow us to do it. Well the night we told him he had to go to the nursing home, the smaller, back part of the boat shop collapsed. Then sat after the funeral, that night the large part of the shop collapsed. The boat shop was built along side of the house. The shop hit the house and and put a hole through the wall of the entryway.
we had the electric co come, but they didn't do anything. We had to get them there again sun because there were live wires on the roof and in the snow. The electric had to be disconnectrd from the house. When the boat shop came down it pulled the wires and fried the fuse box. I guess his wife will go back to her house, but it will have to have an excavater remove the snow. The well pump also stopped working before all this happened. Then DH had to deal with snow and ice on the roof because the water was pouring into the bay window after he put salt on the roof. He has had to do all of the snow blowing, shoveling. 2 weeks of cutting ice from around the boats, one day he worked 16hours in the cold and finally got them on the mooring or they would have beed destroyed, a sick father, a funeral, a collapsed boat shop and to top it off he is very sick with a cold. I do hope things get better.

Oh Dwina, my heart goes out to you. wish we all there to support you in your time of need.
You've been through so much in the past few weeks. Of course you want to take a break to be able
just to breath for awhile. Give yourself sometime to let things stop spinning around you. You need
sometime to yourself. We'll be here, and stop by and visit and let us know how things are going for
you and your family. We'll try to cheer you up with some of the nice things we all make. Pray for
warmer weather too. So sorry for all you've been thru.

Dwina, the old adage "when it rains, it pours" is applicable here, I think. You poor dear and your poor dear husband. I am praying fervently for you both. Prayers for healing, physical and for your hearts, too. What you have been through seems too much to be borne.

Hold fast to one another and take care of yourselves. We'll be here when you have the time and the energy to come by. I, too, wish I were close enough to do something meaningful for you.

Deb

Dwina, Lynnie and Patches couldn't have said it better. You have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I, too, wish I lived closer so that you would have one more person to lean on. But remember that we are all here for you. If there is anything we can do from a distance don't hesitate to let us know. {{{HUGS}}} :hug:<3

I'm so sorry, Dwina, that you had so much going on at the same time. One never really knows the burdens others carry. My love & prayers go to you & your family.

We're doing really good this month. We have 19 signed up so far. Spread the word. We could always use more! :thumbup:

I cannot wait to get started on my swap items. I even ordered a new pincushion pattern that has been on my must purchase list for several years.

I do have some good news. We just got the permits approved for the other wharf we want to build. I think it was Oct when we started the process and just now got approved. We still have to go to the Town planning board. Good night everyone.

That is great news Dwina

At least you got some good news Dwina. Let's hope it continues!

I posted the collage of pictures in the February thread if anyone wants to go look at it. I also added it to the album in my profile.

Great news for Dwina. glad to hear it. You needed some sunshine in your life.

I found out today that a very special uncle passed away. We had another bunch of snow. Please tell me Spring is on its way! I was suppose to go to a friends house to sew with her and her sister. Roads were too bad to go. I'll try to go tomorrow. I haven't made up my mind yet about the swap. I haven't missed one since I started and would like to do it. I already had purchased fabric for it. I've got a couple more days to decide.

Oh Dwina, does it ever stop for you??. You need some bright sunshine, and warm weather and warm hugs from too. So sorry about your uncle. If you were here, we could sew together and I could cheer you up. Big hgs going your way. If you choose to drop out, don't worry, you can still come and visit. Maybe drop out this month, get everything settled and relax and just chat to catch up with us. we'll understand that you need time to breath and relax some of this stuff away. A hot tub would help you right about now. ((((HUGS)))) Lynnie

Oh, Dwina, my heart and prayers go out to you. Do find a way to rest and de-stress. Maybe a short rest from the swap with all the responsibilities you have, may do you good. We're all here for you over the miles… {{{{HUGS}}}}!

Okay Klaws,
I'm in...you may rue the day you asked me, though..lol..as I've only made a couple of pin cushions. One was part of an Abbey bag, and the other was a wrist one...
I've made a couple of etuis...crazy quilt style.
I'll pm you my info..
Kif

Dwina, I am so sorry to hear about your uncle. Things have GOT to get better for you. Here's a little sunshine. I hope it brightens your day.

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Wow, "The Kifster" is actually joining in!!! Welcome my sister from another mister. :D:D:p:p

Dwina sorry to hear about your uncle. I did see on the news that Me got snow and a big car pileup. I'm getting snow now and more on Sunday. Just try to take it easy and we all want spring to get here soon