i have not been getting posts!! somehow my subscription got dropped. anyway, i have finished my first needle case and will send it out tomorrow, BUT i am so unhappy with the way it came out i will be sending a better one when i make it! i don't want to miss the deadline and make anyone have to wait. so please forgive the first one and wait for the 2nd, please!

Hi Guys,

Just to let you know that I posted my eedlecases today. I have two partners as I missed somebody and had to pair myself with two... (lucky me).

Hugs

Caroline

Awwww, I bet the first one is just fine and the new owner will be very happy with it! I think we tend to be a lot harder on our own work, than on others'. :)

My sweet swap partner got her needle book I sent her today. I am so glad you like it Caroline. It was the first time I had sent across the pond. She is planning to put up some pictures in the next few days.
Nancia, I am with Neesie, I am sure it is just right. You made it with your love so how could it not be? I am still learning, but the swaps help me to push each time just a little bit more. I have my first needle case here I made for myself, and it is pretty bad compared to the later ones. Nancia, I can't wait to see it, so I can enjoy it too.

Nancia I agree with Neesie and JuneBillie. This an opportunity to try different techniques, fabrics and designs. Happily it's an exchange, not a competition. Whatever you have made will be perfectly acceptable to your partner, I'm sure. :)

Nancia, we want to see it, right now!!!! :D Just kidding!!

darn, ladies! i'd love to show it to you, but it's all wrapped up and addressed and ready to be mailed in the morning. oh, wow, i forgot to take a picture of it!! i use so much tape i just can't unwrap it. but my secret friend will get it, and maybe show it. or not, as it will be.

Yes, maybe she will take a pic, and show it.

When I signed up for this swap, I didn't stop to think about how crazy my life is this time of year! I am a secretary at a local high school and one of my major "projects" is prepping for graduation. Very long days that leave me exhausted. Throw in a few "life incidents" as DD calls them and June has been chaotic!

My sending partner was obviously ready before she got my name - my package arrived the day after I got the name of the person I was to send to! I didn't want to open my pkg until I had one ready to send. The one I am sending is ready to go; after I make a quick stop on my way home this afternoon I will be packaging it up for mailing tomorrow.

I'll have to post a picture of my rec'd one from Quiltymom (Sue) later... haven't used my camera in a while so it needs to be charged. It's so pretty - the fabric is lovely and it closes with a very pretty ribbon, which I think is a really great idea. She also sent me some of the coasters that hold a wine glass; they are done in a patriotic fabric so are just perfect for the upcoming 4th of July!

Oh, forgot to send a hint or two on where mine is going - although the list has been narrowed down a bit as so many have been received...

The needlecase I made will be heading south. When driving to our FL home, we often stay overnight in her home state at is it just over half way. She's married and a very busy woman! I did wait to get her color preference before starting to make her needlecase - she made it quite easy in that respect.