Showing posts with label sp15. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sp15. Show all posts

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Swap Thanks!!

This was the summer of the swaps!! Here are some pictures of the fun!!

Heidi's Aqua and Avocado Swap:
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Isn't the packaging divine? This box was HEAVY!
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Everything individually wrapped.
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LOOK at these vintage casserole dishes!! Beth also sent a vintage cookbook for some yumminess to bake inside, and then the sweet aqua/red table topper for serving. LOVE IT!!

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Here's what I sent ... aqua colored book, candle, and lemon reamer - I love that tool! Found aqua AND avocado glass bird tealight holders - heavy and adorable. Paula Deens tags are exactly the right color combos. Aren't the green stationary supplies cute? The sweet birdcage is from the thrift store but a reproduction. My FAVORITE item is that cute little avocado-colored colander. The bouquet is just to round out the color combo. Hope Beth likes it!!

Sweet cupcake apron package from Laura's Swapbot swap:
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Stephanie made this cute, flirty apron reversible!!

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I made this from the One-Yard Wonders book!
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Such a fun package!!

Rita lives in Canada and wasn't eligible to participate in Val's Hot Pinups for Hot Mamas Apron Swap, so we swapped one-on-one. We agreed on pinup aprons and then local items.
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LOOK at my package. LOVE the Canada goodies (cute hockey-puck pincushion not shown). The best is MY OWN pinup diva towel. Sweet!!!
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I made Brassy Apple's Corset Apron for Rita. Front side, American Pinups;
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Reverse side, Outdoor pinups (a little more risque than I like but ..). I added lots of little Americana items in her box but didn't take a picture.
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Secret Pal 15 at Ravelry... I've been SO SLOW in this swap but have LOVED participating.
This is the last package from my partner, Marylyn aka Mazzam! LOVE this soft yarn she sent AND she made me this gorgeous shawl. I'm so lucky!!

In my final package, I sent to my partner, Katie, another knitting book, a card made of seeds that can be planted (hope she likes that), and then some special yarn I had MADE for her at Yarnia, Portland's only DIY Yarn Store. It's a blend of silk, bamboo, and mohair fibers and is so soft.



Sunday, April 25, 2010

Secret Pal 15 Refresh

On the off chance that I made it in, here's my completed questionnaire:

What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
I love to crochet with natural fibers like soy, bamboo, wool
What fibers do you absolutely not like?
acrylic, fun fur
What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
both an eyeglass case and a hook holder received in a previous swap
How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I am total beginning knitter but have been crocheting for 30 years, since I was a kid
Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
fresh linen or peach
Do you have a sweet tooth? Big time! Favorite candy?
Anything milk chocolate
What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Sewing, learning to bead
Do you spin? Dye?
No
What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your
buddy wants to make you a CD)
Contemporary Christian, country, or like Josh Groban or Susan Boyle
What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand?
Red is my favorite. I love all brights, don't care for earth tones
What is your family situation?
Married for almost 25 years, four children but only one still at home (11yo DD)
Do you have any pets? Are you allergic to any pets?
tabby cat Oliver and Masti-Dane puppy Apollo; yes, cat allergy (I work around w/mine)
Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I'm not big on hats, but love all other knitted accessories
What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I love make capelets, blankets
What is on your needles right now?
I'm trying to finish my son's Guitar Hero Scarf
Do you read knitting books? What kind of books i.e. technique, pattern, fiction?
I have several knitting and crochet books on my wish list. I enjoy new fun crochet patterns like from Gourmet Crochet and enjoy reading "fiber fiction"
Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Oh yeah, they're the best
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I would love a new handmade hook
Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes to both
How old is your oldest UFO?
oh dear, ages. I have a couple of things that I'm not sure HOW old they are
What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
Christmas to both
Is there anything that you collect?
Mary Engelbreit goodies, Russian nesting dolls, aprons
Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?

What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
none right now. Would love an Interweave Crochet subscription
Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?
Hairpin lace
Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
No -- way big!
When is your birthday?
May 30
Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID?
Yes, CrochetCupcake
Are you on KnitPicks Knitting Community? What’s your username?
No

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