Thanks so much for all your wonderful supportive comments yesterday. Blogland is so wonderful at making me feel normal in my chaos, or at least helping me see the humor in it.
Thanks also for your swaperama interest. A little part of me was nervous that I would set it all up and no one would want to play with me.
So let's talk about the swap.
Each participant will sew, patchwork, crochet or knit one pincushion for their swap partner.
The pin cushion can be any dimension and size you want, but please try to make it as gorgeous as you possibly can.
There are zillions of pin cushion patterns and tutorials on the internet, ask Mr Google and see for yourself. Some of my favourites are Leonie's, Leah's, Spud and Chloe's and Lion Brand's.
Check out your swap partner's blog. See what sort of colors and style they use and then make a pin cushion that you think they would love. Please don't let them know that you are making their pin cushion though. Let it be a wonderful surprise when your package arrives.
If you would like to add a little something like chocolate or a packet of pins that is entirely up to you.
Sooooooooo, if this little pin cushion swap appeals to you, please leave me a comment on this post.
After you have left me a comment, please write me an email to foxslane@gmail.com and let me know;
- your postal address.
- Your blog address.
- any specifics you might have e.g. a favourite colour, a preference for where you post to..
Just to make it clear, I need you to comment AND email me. That way I will have all of your details and am less likely to leave you out.
I will leave the entries open until Monday when I will email you your partner's details. Your pin cushion must be in the post no later than the 16th of April (one month from Tuesday).
If anyone has any idea how to make one of those sidebar buttons that people can display PLEASE contact me.
I am aiming to have links to all the participating blogs on my sidebar when we get going so we can all check out the wonderful pin cushions as they start to arrive.
I think I have covered everything, please let me know if I have missed out on anything.
Swap ya soon. XX
Entries for this swap are CLOSED!!
Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI have never done one before but I would love to give it a go
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun, count me in!
ReplyDeleteI am in for sure!!
ReplyDeleteMe too... your heart is adorable. Now I must go and read the previous blog post (play catch-ups!)
ReplyDeleteI'll join in!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join in too Kate!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jodie :)
I'm in!
ReplyDeleteOh Kate - I'd love to join you but I'm never going to be able to meet that deadline if I'm out of the country! Great idea though - should be fun!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes!
ReplyDeleteYea! I'm in! WOOT!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for making a jpeg.. I use Paint.net for all my pictures (it's free to download) and it's pretty easy to use.
I would love to be involved!
ReplyDeleteWould love to take part. Thanks Kate. xo
ReplyDeleteMe too. My first swap..can't wait.
ReplyDeleteOh I think I could possibly manage this quick swap. The examples you've shown have me swimming in ideas already! This is going to be fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! A quick and easy swap is a good swap for sure.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to but I don't know how
ReplyDeleteOh, count me in Kate! Very do-able I think!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I would love to be in!
ReplyDeleteI so desperately need a new pin cushion and I'm too lazy (I mean, busy) to make one for myself.
ReplyDeleteThis will be all the motivation I need.
Nice one Katie!
oh yes please ms Kate. count me in
ReplyDeleteKate, I would love to join your delightful swap. It would be fun to make and receive a new pincushion.
ReplyDeleteYep....I'm in!!!
ReplyDeleteHell yer Im in.
ReplyDeleteEmail you soon x
A pincushion swap sounds lovely...thanks Kate (& Kate @ oneflewover too). x
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Ok? :) Off to email you now!
ReplyDeleteI can't knit, sew, crochet or even finger knit, but I think the idea of sharing your beautiful creations in this way is simply divine.
ReplyDeleteJust the idea of all of those happy sewers out there receiving their packages has made my day!
And I'm not even a hippie!!
xx
i thought about it for a couple of hours just to make sure and count me in.
ReplyDeleteoh n! yes please I would love to join!
ReplyDeletePlease include me Kate!
ReplyDeleteThanks
yah!! count me in for sure sounds like lots of fun!! I will email you soon
ReplyDeletethanks
I'm so in! thanks so much for hosting Kate!
ReplyDeleteCool, i'll do this too, fun & surprises. Love Posie
ReplyDeleteI would love to join in too thanks Kate
ReplyDeleteCount me in too Kate! How much fun will this swap be. Off to email you now with the details!
ReplyDeleteI am in for sure!
ReplyDeleteCan I please play too?
ReplyDeleteMe too! How I do love a good pincushion, and just because I have many already means nothing...
ReplyDelete:)
I'm in too!!! What a wonderful idea xo
ReplyDeleteI'd love too, this will be my first too! (Plus the due date is my Birthday so it is perfect!)
ReplyDeleteI am sooo in!
ReplyDeletecount me in too! by the looks of all the replies you definitely didn't have to worry about no one playing along :)
ReplyDeleteIn like veritable Flynn, I am!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join in!! I say you can never have enough pin cushions!
ReplyDeleteI love pin cuchions :) I am in (please).
ReplyDeleteoh i would so love to be involved ;)
ReplyDeleteOh please count me in! This is my type of swap!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great little bloggy bit of lovely you have come up with. good on you. a girl can never have too many pincushions especially when they are made by a kindred spirit. count me in
ReplyDeleteCount me in! I have never done a swap and am excited now. x
ReplyDeleteI'm in, too.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Thanks for having us play with you!
I'd like to join in too.
ReplyDeleteI'm in!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun - count me in.
ReplyDeleteMay I play too please? I haven't swapped for years!
ReplyDeleteI would love to join this swap please!
ReplyDeletewell, i may aswell give it a go!
ReplyDeletewell done Kate
♥
Excellent swap idea - sending you an email now!
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I need to get me to stop looking and start making !
ReplyDeleteOk I have sat staring at the screen long enough. I am going to do this! I have never made a pin cushion (or owned one, but I’d love to have one). I hope whoever my partner is they don’t mind a first attempt!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take part as well!
ReplyDeleteMove over girls, make room for one more.
ReplyDeleteyes please
ReplyDeleteI am going to send you an email right now with my details. Thanks for organizing such a fun swap.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've made a pin cushion since I left school, but I'd love to join xxx
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to join in!
ReplyDeleteSophie x
ooohhh such a long list! But if there is room for one more I would love to be in it too? Jenni :-)
ReplyDeleteCan I please play along Kate? This looks like fun. Anita. xx
ReplyDeleteI would love to swap a pincushion if you are having people from other countries.
ReplyDeleteHi I'd love to be part of this project.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cool! I have been wanting to do another swap for ages and I need a cute pincushion too. Count me in! I will email you my details now.
ReplyDeletehi Kate
ReplyDeleteim jumping on board too- (im a crochet-er!)
cheers
jane :)
Okay, count me in :-)
ReplyDeleteyes, yes, yes! I would love to join. How fun! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to join please.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to miss out - count me in too please Kate!
ReplyDeleteNow what to make....
The pressure!
Count me in too please ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join please!
ReplyDeleteHi KAte, count me in,
ReplyDeleteTan
Me too please!
ReplyDeletePlease add me, I would love to play along :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to play too, please! What a cool swap! Looks like you guys will be MIGHTY busy! xxx
ReplyDeleteI could have sworn I'd already left you a comment about this but maybe not...I'm having a loopy week....
ReplyDeleteWould love to take part. Love pinchushions!
me too please. it sounds do-able and like some fun!
ReplyDeleteif there's room for one more on this looong list...i'd like to play swaps too :-)
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh! Yes please! I'd love to make a pin cushion :D Count me in!
ReplyDeleteYes please - I'm all about the swaps right now. Just did a tea towel swap and it was so much fun. Never made a pin cushion before but your crocheted examples are so great! I'm inspired. Thanks Kate!
ReplyDeleteYes please I would like to join in too ! Louise x
ReplyDeleteYAY!
ReplyDeleteI'm in :)
Ooh. You can never have enough pin cushions. They are like happy little smiles upon the sewing table. Count me in.
ReplyDeleteCount me in! Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate!
xx
Ok, I will try and make it an even number, so commenter 92 I am. And, yes, that means I am putting my hand up to swap!
ReplyDeleteArrrgh! I can't believe I almost missed it! That's what you get for being vague, I guess. Please count me in, even though you already have huge numbers! I think you're very brave to coordinate this - my admin skills would let me down rather embarrassingly, I think!
ReplyDeleteYes, Kate, I'll be in it. What a great idea for a swap. Small and sweet, and open to so many different variations in materials etc. Sounds like a great project. Good luck sorting us all out!!!! x
ReplyDeleteYes please Kate, count me in too! I love pincushions (or as I call them pinkeeps). Thanks for what sounds like a great,fun swap. :)
ReplyDeleteYes I'd love to play.
ReplyDeleteoh what fun! i love pincushions too. please count me in :)
ReplyDeleteMe too please! I've never done a swap before, sounds like fun :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in- oh no i've made the numbers odd! xo m
ReplyDeleteHello, can I join too please...
ReplyDeleteHi, I'd love to be part of your pincushion swap. Sounds fab ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to join your swap. Hopefully you haven't stopped at 100
ReplyDeletexxNick
Sounds like lots of fun, please count me in.
ReplyDeleteTrish :o)
Hi, I like to join in the swap. My first one but sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Count me in please. I have a thing for pincushions :D
ReplyDeleteHope it's not too late to say si!
ReplyDeletepor favor
My first swap too, but I have made Leah's pincushion before, its great! Count me in please :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, can I play too? Please count me in. See you, Simone
ReplyDeleteWhat a great simple idea! Please count me in!
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