Swap underway & a new bag!
Wow, what a big swap!! We have to admit that it did take a good chunk of yesterday pairing you all up and sending out the emails! Firstly we need to apologise to those of you who had a bit of a cryptic bracketed message in your email that you couldn't figure out. That is called copying and pasting from the wrong email - oops!! =)
So all of you should have received your email with your partner details and if you haven't please let us know ASAP, it is a guarantee that someone will have fallen through the cracks. We need Onlinelesley, Sarah in Houston and Amanda (10/3 8:23pm) to contact us due to incorrect email addresses.
So now for a few guidelines for the swap......
* Fabric scraps should be 100% cotton or linen.
* You should include no less than 250gm (1/2 pound) of fabric scraps.
* Scraps should be no smaller than approx 2.5" x 2.5" (usable for the scrappy cabin challenge.) and should be no larger than approx 12" x 12" to allow for plenty of variety.
*All swap packages are to be sent on or before the 1st of April. Please let your partner know when you have posted your package or arrange differing dates if required.
* If for some reason you are no longer able to participate, please email us so that we can ensure no one misses out.
* We think it is a lovely idea to include a little extra treat for your partner, although this is not a requirement of the swap. A card would also be a lovely touch and have fun with your packaging! Who knows you may make a swapping buddy or pen-pal for life!
* If anyone does not receive a package or has a non-responding partner please let us know! We don't want anyone to miss out and we have more than enough scraps here to send packages to all of those that have any issues.
* Last but most importantly, HAVE FUN!!
Our hot spell here in Melbourne is supposed to ease today - phew! We are greatly looking forward to some cool air and a few showers - maybe a decent nights sleep? It is always so hard to get the energy to spend a day sewing and designing when it is this warm so the cooler weather will make for a much more productive few days!
Here is Melly's new bag that we mentioned in our last post - finally with handles!! Not the greatest of photos but a fab bag! I have already made myself one up and am really enjoying it - there is so much room in this one!!
Enjoy the cool change Melbournians and enjoy your swapping!!
Melly & Rosie
I think I will be needing to make a bag like that! I am so excited about this swap.
Posted by:bea | March 18, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Thankyou so much for arganising the swap- I am so looking forward to it! I really appreciate you spending so much time organising it! Thanks
Posted by:Marnie | March 18, 2008 at 03:42 PM
I am thrilled to be participating in this swap and am so thankful for your time and energy in putting it all together!
Posted by:Jodie | March 18, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Hello, If you need a late comer to help out with numberes for the scrappy cabin challenge. I would love to join and could get something together pretty quickly. ta. s.
Posted by:Sarah | March 18, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Wow, thank you for including me. I got in touch with my partner already. You have a great day. I love the bag you made.
Posted by:Cleary Kipe | March 19, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Thank you for visiting my blog...I am honored!
I love Swaps..actually I am a part of a pillow Swap and it´s soooo much fun to do.
Lovely Greating from Germany at the moment;-)
Bathina
Posted by:Daniela | March 19, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Thank you for visiting my blog...I am honored!
I love Swaps..actually I am a part of a pillow Swap and it´s soooo much fun to do.
Lovely Greating from Germany at the moment;-)
Bathina
Posted by:Daniela | March 19, 2008 at 09:10 AM
I hope this doesn't post twice as some days typepad doesn't seem to like me.
I am getting geared up for this swap!!! I have a question, though,.... should all the longer strips be 2.5 " wide as well????
thanks for hosting this swap!!!
Posted by:upstatelisa | March 19, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Thanks for all the effort in organising the swap - much appreciated! Sarah and I are thrilled to be participating in our first ever swap - such fun!! Love the bag - such nice fabric choices.
Posted by:Lisa | March 19, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Hi!
Thanks for your work on the swap! I had great fun last time and I'm sure this time will be just as fun!
Posted by:Kris | March 19, 2008 at 11:30 PM
HI..well done on the swap - I am not in this one - due to an extremely BUSY term with work (the other side of my life) - but it's great to hear the enjoyment of others - I'll look forward to hearinbg the stories of swap partners.... I also LOVE the bag. It has made me try to complete the few pattrns with associated materials I have - waiting for divine inspiration!!
Posted by:sharon | March 20, 2008 at 09:13 PM
HI..well done on the swap - I am not in this one - due to an extremely BUSY term with work (the other side of my life) - but it's great to hear the enjoyment of others - I'll look forward to hearinbg the stories of swap partners.... I also LOVE the bag. It has made me try to complete the few pattrns with associated materials I have - waiting for divine inspiration!!
Posted by:sharon | March 20, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Your bag looks awesome :o)
Amie xx
Posted by:Amie Taylor | March 22, 2008 at 10:26 AM
This is one amazing Bag!!!
Thanks for all your work in organising the swap a HUGE task...but one I will be enjoyed being part of thanks
Posted by:suziesews | March 26, 2008 at 08:08 PM