Patchwork Swap CLOSED. plus Etsy Update

For those of you wondering if there is still room in the patchwork swap, yes, there is but you MUST send me an email to be considered “on the list.” So, match your comments with an email, please. Sorry, but all the spots are filled!!

 In other news, I updated my etsy shop today. There’s lots of stuff in there… I should probably stop crocheting now. Hah!

Today I really missed living in New York. I was in the middle of making baked mac and cheese and realized there was no milk. It used to be so easy to run across the street if I forgot an ingredient. Sigh. It’s weird to think that the whole city goes on without me, never skipping a beat.

Patchwork Swap: NOW CLOSED

Update: The swap is  now closed- I have received a ton of emails and that’s enough to organize! IF you commented but did not send me an email, I will still let you join the swap, but please send the email ASAP. Thanks!

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Alright folks, I think there is enough interest for a small scrap and patchwork swap, so here are the details.

What: A swap! Pick 30-40ish scraps that are at least 3×5″ big (you’re welcome to send larger sizes, it’s up to you). You should send at least 15 different prints/styles. ALSO, you’ll send one small patchwork item you’ve made for your recipient (i.e a pincushion, zip pouch, potholder,  softie, etc.). Feel free (but not obligated) to include extra goodies or notions if you like.

When: Sign up by September 30th. Expect an email shortly thereafter (I’ll post once everyone has been emailed) with your swap info. Package should be in the mail by November 21st.  EDIT: October 21st! (I don’t know what day it is- let me know if this is a problem for anyone).

How: Comment here and send me an email at patchworkswap-at-gmail-dot-com (without a . for “dot” and minus the dashes).  In the email, please  include your full name, email, mailing address, blog address (if applicable), favorite colors, and a short bit about yourself.

This swap is limited to the first 30 people to sign up, US addresses only (you can meet up in the comments if you want to send internationally).

Let’s get swapping!

***Edit (to address comments)***

1) ACK! October 21st (NOT November) will be the deadline for mailing packages. I forgot what month comes next, I think if we waited that long we’d be likely to forget.
2) That means 30 - 40 pieces (not pieces from the 30s and 40s)
3) I made a button on the sidebar, feel free to place it on your blog (please link back to this post).
4) Vintage Fabrics are great, as long as they are in good shape!
5) If anyone is willing to ship to Norway, or is international and wants to swap, let me know.

Good Things & Scrap Swap??

*I’ve been doing some freelance work this week (thank goodness!) .

*I love to crochet hats. I don’t know what it is, but I can’t stop making them. And, I was featured on both Modish and FunkyFinds this week. Thanks ladies!

*I got my new issue of Crochet Today, and it has some really great projects. Some of which are mine, but I think the other ones are even cuter. Check out this afghan (which would be cool as a curtain) and this super cute owl.

*Tonight we’re going to see some performance art, which should be interesting. I had kind of fallen out of making the effort to see art in New York (I know, I know) so it’s nice to get out and do things again.

*I got some exciting mail from Nicole, pictured below. She sent me a pick-me-up package containing a cute tote, one of her headband kits, Vera napkins (love!), and a green leaf zip pouch which I adore. Thanks Nicole!

*I have been contemplating my next  big project: a baby quilt. My sister found out last week that she is having a boy. I bought the animal fabric a few months ago because she felt strongly that it would be a boy. I can’t wait to get working on it, but have yet to start because I know it is my way of procrastinating on the craft projects that I need to do. I still have four months to complete it.

*I’ve been thinking about organizing a fabric scrap-swap? Would anyone else be interested. (Note: this is not the official sign up, just gauging interest). It would be a way for all of us sewers to trade those leftover pieces that come when we cut patterns, etc. It could be something like 30-45 pieces that are at least 3″x 5″ big (and certainly could be bigger)…..and maybe, one small thing made from the scraps just for fun? I’d kick it off soon to beat the holiday rush. Pipe up if it sounds good and I’ll work up something “official.”