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NOVEMBER Pincushion and Needlecase Swap - Signup Closes October 31

This is a secret swap and you will not necessarily be sending to the person who will send to you. You may sign up for two items: can be either 2 pincushions OR 2 needle cases OR 1 of each. International swappers are welcome to join us, and can send a pincushion "unstuffed" to save on postage. All skill levels welcomed!

THEME: This month the themes with be Thanksgiving and Fall.

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 October 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 November 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 and how many you want to swap. I will acknowledge receipt of your PM.

MAILING DATE:
The deadline for mailing is Tuesday November 18th. Participants in the October swap who did not fulfill their obligation by the time the November 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.

REQUIRED: I am required to tell participants to send me a monthly PM to verify that they are still active in this swap and are working on their promised project. I am required to insist that all participants send me verification of shipment, to include tracking information. Participants are required to ensure packages will not arrive “postage due.” Any and all other fees, such as import duties, taxes, etc imposed by the recipient’s government are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Absent legitimate and reported mitigating circumstances, participants who have not fulfilled their obligation to ship shall be deemed “late” and risk receiving Negative [Swap] Feedback. Please keep in touch with me and let me know right away if something happens that will interfere with your ability to complete your project on time. Swappers should treat each other as friends and focus on the fun. So … please be prepared to be flexible, patient and understanding if necessary and appropriate.

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

YIPEE... Count me in too..... a fun swap :-)

I'm in too. Don't know what yet but I'll decide before the deadline

Me, too, but I'm not as organized as I was last time -- I still have to figure out what to make!

Of course I'm in again. This is addictive. I should be studying for my GED

Mary, go study and good luck.
y pc is done, gotta see if I can afford ALL the shipping I need to get out this month.
at the end by turkeyday, I have over $50 in shipping so let me see. I have time.

Id love to join another round!!!

I'm back to play again if it's alright with everyone. Did this swap for a long time, went on vacation and just never got back to it. Sent my PM for 1 of each, love the theme this month.

Is it just my imagination or is the November swap slow for signups?

Louise sign ups started Friday so actually they were a day early. Look on the newsletter for today or yesterdays it's listed there.

I'm back from my weekend away and it was very relaxing. Now I'm trying to catch up with everything.
Louise, I already have 9 people signed up with 2 more who said they wanted to join in but I haven't received their info yet. I am so excited to see Jaba sign up and also another new person. We still have until Friday so I hope there will be a lot more. :thumbup: Keep spreading the word!

I'm glad that you enjoyed your mini vacation. As usual I don't know what I want to make so I'll let you know before Friday

I am in for one needle book. I will go sign up now. :)

Yeah...Susan is back!!! :thumbup:

I feel right at home...:)

We are moving right along. We have 15 signed up so far. Cool!!!

I created a collage of all the October pictures. I posted it in the Oct. thread if you want to look at it.
I also created an album under my profile with the collages from August, September and October. You can go there to see all of them.

Yes, glad Susan is back. Glad to see everyone back and more new ones,I hope.

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Originally Posted by klaws (Post 6945811)

thanks that is so thoughtful!! I will have to go look now :)

I too am glad that Susan is back. It's just too hard to stay away. It's good that we have some new ones too.

I posted the updated collage if anyone want to see it.

Loved the collage's, thanks for doing that. It's fun to see what everyone made while I've been AOL. Got the fall one's done so I'm ready to mail when the time comes.

Karen I looked at the updated collage, and everyone made such nice pincushions and needles books.

So I have a perfect pattern for December but I wanted to do something more fall thanksgiving theme. Maybe I will go with the original plan, but I'm up for thoughts on what you ladies may like or be thinking of! I want to finish as soon as I can so I don't get behind on swaps with the holidays :)

Our youngest daughter just moved to Iceland; we dropped her off at the airport last night. My stomach is still doing flip-flops, but now I'm ready to sign up for one pincushion & one needle book. These past few weeks my mind has been elsewhere & my concentration at an all-time low. So Im hoping to get back to "normal," whatever that means! Signing up right now.

Jami, it's nice to have a theme because it gives people ideas. But, nobody has to stick with the theme.
December's theme will be Christmas and Winter.
I think January should be open for whatever anyone wants to make. Let your imagination run wild! What does everyone think?

Personally I like the "use your imagination" idea for January.

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Originally Posted by klaws (Post 6948196)

ctyankee your daughter moved a long way away. She will be on a real adventure there.

I am trying to figure out what to make also, but stay caught up on everything. I am on a more serious diet right now, so wanted to have my mind more occupied. I have lost 7 pounds since beginning a week ago, but at first you now how some is water weight.

I think our list here is growing too. :thumbup:

We have had rain since last night, and chance of snow by the weekend.

Have a great day everyone!

Yes, JuneBillie, it's quite an adventure for her! She did spend one of her college years in the north of England, but that was different because I knew she was coming back!

December sounds like another fun month! I'm so glad we'll be doing Christmas/Winter. I have to start thinking about that one. I really need to know what I'm doing before I actually sign up, otherwise the stress will just do me in. And time is short in December, since everyone will be focused on their own Christmas celebrations, rightfully so. Will the shipping deadline be in the middle of the month, or a little sooner, I wonder???

Susan, with me I don't think it's water, wish it was, but I drink about 1 1/2 gallons a day, the doc wants me to cut down, but I have a hard time cutting it back. I see a tall glass and my mouth waters. The doc says if your urine is almost clear, too much water intake. but good luck and congratulations on the loss!!!
Which brings me to the fact, that I'm in on this month. So much mailings going on here. Next month about $65-70 in mailings all over the place. For January, I think I may try a cardinal. Not sure yet, so don't hold me to it. Maybe a snowman or something cute like that. I'm doing my Christmas mailings the day b4 or after the big turkey celebration.

Glad you are still in Lynnie. Everything you make is always nice.

Only 2 more days to sign up. Pass the word. We have 16 so far including me.

I am joining in on the fun this month. No one told me that swaps were addicting! :shock:

(Posting so I will be subscribed to this thread!)

Deb

Please include me. I want to join the fun. I was just thinking today I should make myself a pin cushion. This is even better. :o

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Originally Posted by lilmunchkinbutt (Post 6949152)

Please include me. I want to join the fun. I was just thinking today I should make myself a pin cushion. This is even better. :o

Welcome, Lilmunchkinbutt. (Gosh I love that user name!) Is this really your first post? Glad you came to the swaps, it is a great way to get to know folks.

Deb

We have several new people joining in the swap this month. Welcome everyone!!!
Karyn and Dwina...have you decided to join us? If so, I need your info. :)

Great to see new people and lots of old ones. I'm in for 2 pincushions and will email you this afternoon