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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Goodie Swap Sign Ups

The weather has started to change here in Galway. It is too sad to think of the summer (that I never really had) ending and fall beginning.  I was thinking a little swap in August and September may be just the thing to brighten this transition.  Need a little pick-me-up?  Sign up! 
A rockin' mug rug by Patchwork Delights


This is a goodie swap, so everyone will have a chance to be creative.  Each participant will make one mug rug (about 9x7 inches) and one goodie of their choice for their partners.  By goodie, I mean any item you would like to make on the scale of a pouch, pin cushion, needle book or brooch.  The choice is yours.  Try something new or choose your go-to project.


A little needle book...

 This will be a direct swap such that everyone signing up will be assigned two partners to which you will directly mail your creations.  You, in turn, will get goodie packages from two other participants.  You will not know who is creating for you, so it will be a surprise package that arrives.To forewarn you: this will be an international swap, so you may have to ship your goodies over seas.   
 

The timeline is listed below.  Please, please, please try your best to adhere so you do not let down your partners: 

16 to 26  August - sign ups
31 August - assigning swap partners
Brooch by Mary Emmens
1 to 21 September - stitching and more stitching
22 September - post your goodies to your partners

If they are helpful, are some of my favorite mug rug tutorials, but there are many, many more out there if you look:


If you are interested in participating, leave a comment below with your email address.  Once sign ups close, I will get in touch with you to get your mailing address, your three favorite colors and your fabric preferences (floral, geometric, solids, etc) to act as a guide (not as instructions) for your swap partners.  I will then assign you the two partners for whom you will create.

This will be fun! A great way to use up that stash; give you the chance to expand your horizons; and hopefully will brighten both your day and your partner's mail box.  What are you waiting for?  Sign up today!

PS: As usual on a Tuesday, I'm linking up with Quilt Story's Fabric Tuesday.

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66 comments:

  1. Canadian AbroadAugust 16, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Oh go on, put me down. What the heck. Not like I am doing anything else. :-)

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  2. Mrs Flying Blind...August 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Cinders, I've emailed you, but I am in!

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  3. SarahAugust 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Oh I told myself I wouldnt sign up to anything else for a while... but this is just a wee swap... yeah, I'm in please :-)

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  4. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Well if those 3 are in, then count me in too! Sounds like fun fun fun!

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  5. Rhonda the RamblerAugust 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Am I the first in the states? Like Sarah I said no more signing up for a while! well you can see how successful I am at that! I am in!!!

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  6. IrinaAugust 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I'm in! it will be great!
    just to clarify, we are assigned two partners, so it's two mug rugs and to goodies? or one rug for one partner and the goodie for the other one?

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  7. SusanAugust 16, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I'm in too Cindy! :) So excited!

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  8. ckAugust 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I have never been part of a swap before, and am very much a beginner quilter, so I hope it's ok if I sign up! :-)

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  9. Linda ColemanAugust 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Cindy,
    sign me up. I'm going to have to get a big notebook to keep track of every swap I'm doing now

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  10. IsisjemAugust 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This sounds like lots of fun - I'd love to take part!

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  11. AnnabellaAugust 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Oh Susan at Canadian Abroad has twisted my arm...go on then. I`m in!

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  12. AnnabellaAugust 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Oh my email is lifesrichpattern@gmail.com

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  13. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comAugust 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I would love to do this swap. I enjoyed your last swap! Sign me up, please!

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  14. Elisa BlackAugust 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This sounds like a wonderful swap-- I'd love to join! I'm more of a beginner/adv. beginner, but this sounds like something I could do a decent job at. This will be my first swap!

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  15. Katy CameronAugust 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oh I'd love to play, it sounds like lots of fun :o)

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  16. tink's momAugust 17, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I'd love to participate. It sounds like fun and quite doable. I'm now a follower.
    Selina

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  17. ZanymouseAugust 17, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I've never done a swap before, but I'll dive in head first. Sign me up!

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  18. Erin @ Billy Button DesignAugust 17, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    i'm a beginner too but sign me up.

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  19. NickyAugust 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Susan gave me a nudge - so here I am but first time at swapping so be gentle!

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  20. Rosa-MundaAugust 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thank you - I'd love to take part in this swap! Ros

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  21. pippablueAugust 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I'm in Cindy. It's my first ever swap so I hope I'm up to scratch!

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  22. Keera Job - live.love.sew pattern co.August 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Oh yes please... I would love to join in... Keera @ live.love.sew x

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  23. SewHappyGeekAugust 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Oh what the hell, I'll join :)
    You know where to find me, I suspect. LOL

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  24. SewHappyGeekAugust 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh hey, I featured the swap on the blog today too! SewHappyGeek

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  25. ToniAugust 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    OK, you talked me into it! Sounds like fun!

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  26. Judith, BelfastAugust 19, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I'll give it a go too! Sign me up! Jxo

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  27. CindyAugust 20, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I think this sounds like fun! I would LOVE to participate!! Swaps are quickly becoming my favorite past time! :)

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  28. Pat V.August 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I have never been in a swap like this, and I have to be creative?? Hmm, I'd like to give it a try!

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  29. Janine @ Rainbow HareAugust 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I've been in a swap before - I'd love to join!

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  30. JanetAugust 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I'd like to join in too. I've never been in a swap either

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  31. Domestic KatAugust 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Count me in Cindy!

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  32. NatalieAugust 22, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    I've never been in a swap before, either, but this sounds fun! Please sign me up :)

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  33. JulzieAugust 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I've only just found your group and what better way to get to know some of you, put me down, I love swaps :)

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  34. SheilaAugust 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Had to give that a whole 2 minutes - yes please altho I have to admit to NEVER having made a mug rug yet.

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  35. Benta AtSLIKstitchesAugust 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Hadley's (flying blind) enthusiasm has finally hooked me and reeled me in - can i play too please?

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  36. Lisnaweary QuiltsAugust 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Ahhhh go on, I'll join too!

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  37. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsAugust 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    You and Hadley and Susan and Judith are such a bad bad bad influence on me. I am so in!!!! Despite the fact that I promised no more swaps for a few months. But how could I resist the fun? All my fave bloggy pals in the one group? Plus the lovely goodies. Can't wait :-)))

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  38. KarenAugust 22, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Hello there
    I'd love to be part of this swap!

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  39. LeahAugust 23, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Sounds like a great little swap to be part of. Count me in!

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  40. JenniferAugust 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Alrjght, this will be my first official swap.. I'm so in!

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  41. CatherineAugust 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Yes please! I have never done a swap and also never done a mug rug, so you may need to pair me up with someone sympathetic ;-)

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  42. StephanieAugust 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    This sounds like fun! I've never done a swap before. This sounds like a good one! Sign me up!

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  43. WendyAugust 24, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I love making mug rugs! Please sign me up.....thanks....

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  44. CarolineAugust 24, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Sounds like fun. I'm in.

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  45. helenjaneiAugust 24, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Sign me up, sign me up! (said in the manner of donky from Shrek). helenjanei@gmail.com :-)

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  46. SvetlanaAugust 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    How fun!!! I'd love to sign up, count me in!
    svetlana@wowway.com

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  47. CindyAugust 24, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Saving a spot for our Cheeky Monkey

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  48. CamilleAugust 24, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I've never made a mug rug so what the heck! Count me in :D

    sosaysthehermit @ gmail DOT com

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  49. LesQuiltsAugust 25, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Hi! I'd love to join up!
    If possible, could I have a) a partner in Canada or
    b) a partner in the USA?
    Thanks, Leslie
    lesquilts@gmail.com
    lesquilts.blogspot.com

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  50. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I read about your swap at live, love, sew and would love to participate :)
    littlepoppa1@gmail.com

    Tasmmi Xx

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  51. JanetAugust 25, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Sounds like fun. Please add me to the list.

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  52. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I'd like to join in!! Patchwork_palace@hotmail.co.uk

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  53. LynzAugust 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Me please! I have really missed swaps (and swap hang-outs) the last 6 weeks and this sounds like a nice one to play along with!

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  54. Sherri August 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I haven't done a swap in a long time. This sounds like a great one to do! Sign me up too, please. :)

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  55. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I too had decided not to do a lot of swaps, but thank you Sherri you enabler you. I would love to join in.

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  56. BeeshebagsAugust 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Sounds like fun, please pop my name down.... beadnv at westnet dot com dot au Hugs Naomi

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  57. JolettaAugust 25, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I would love to join in -- I haven't participated in a swap like this before.

    joletta.windley@shaw.ca

    I am in Calgary, Alberta Canada

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  58. Dianne NealeAugust 26, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Sarah tipped me off about this. The time scale is a bit tight, and could lead to divorce, but hey lets have a go.
    It'll be my fist swap, and I'll probably be the only one in the Czech Republic!

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  59. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Ack I wasn't going to but I've changed my mind... am I too late to participate? :) :)

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  60. rockgrannyAugust 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    It is still 26th, isn't it? Count me in please, can't wait to start

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  61. lindaAugust 26, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    i am i too late never done anything like this !!!! am still in portugal till fri 2nd sept.

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  62. lindaAugust 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    have not got too much stash either :(((

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  63. Fiona @ Poppy MakesAugust 26, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I tried so hard to resist, but I can't! Please can I join in? If I'm not too late. Pretty please? x

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  64. Jo TurnerAugust 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Please please please can I join in? This will be my first ever swap. I know I'm a day late, but only just found out about it and it sounds great. Pretty please?? My email address is joturnerinthefalklands@hotmail.co.uk

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  65. mammafairyAugust 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I am also a day late, but have only just come across you- so if you have space for another one- please let me know!
    I am at
    http://mammafairysews.blogspot.com/

    and would like to try a swap like this- it could be fun!

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  66. DebraAugust 31, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I know i am late, but if you are on odd numbers i could fill in...but cool if not...will pop back for the next one.

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