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A fabric postcard swap for partners. Each partner will send the other "ingredients" to make a fabric postcard. After receiving ingredients each partner will make the other a fabric postcard out of those ingredients, or at least using most of them on the card. The artist can add some of their own ingredients to the finished card also.
Please post your interest to participate. As names fill in I will post them into a partner group. Please post when mailing your ingredients; should be within two weeks of receiving a partner, when ingredients are received, posting your finished PC to your partner; should be within two weeks of receiving your ingredients and when receiving your postcard. We would all love to see the finished project too. You can mail the PC "bare naked" or in a clear bag. Postage is usually 58 cents US postage. Watch your thickness, use seed beads or small charms if included on the card. Any questions post to thread or PM me. Postcard must be 4X6 inches or a little less.
This is a great way to think creatively, challenge yourself to new mediums and receive a wonderful gift in the mail.
Partners #15
LilMissFirefly, sent ingred., rec. ingred.
TheeCoyote, sent ingred., rec. ingred.
PARTNERS #19
Gezza ALL Done!
Pippin, rec Ingred. ALL DONE!
PARTNERS #20
NYJunkie, posted ingred. rec ingred. ALL DONE!
monarch, rec. ingred. All Done
PARTNERS #21
NYJunkie, rec ingred. All Done!
jetleg, rec. ingred. All Done
PARTNERS #22
slrandom ALL DONE!
JackieR ALL Done!
PARTNERS #23
monarch
Pippin
PARTNERS #24
JackieR ALL DONE!
slrandon ALL DONE!
PARTNERS #25
NYJunkie, rec ingred.
lildebi ALL DONE!
Ok ladies we are connected once again thank goodness. So far ingredients have been mailed to Elaine and Carol. Carol's are on the way to Jan. Ladie's please let us know you are still with us.
Pippin
02-22-2008, 12:50 PM
I will mail mine to GG this weekend!
monarch
02-22-2008, 01:37 PM
I'm in.......Your stuff is on it way jan......
Thanks ladies, this is going to be fun.....I hope.
poshscot
02-23-2008, 05:49 PM
I like the sound of this, is anyone happy to be my partner, I'm in the UK. WOuld also like a bit more info on what to send, ie do I include the base fabric as well as other bits?
Lou x
monarch
02-23-2008, 06:48 PM
poshscot - I'll be your partner.......................
Welcome poshscot. Please send items to make a postcard. You do not need to send the Timtex or stiffning in the center. You can send unusual fabrics, something representing your country, small beads, ribbons, sheers, lace, yarns whatever you wish to send. What you receive from monarch you will use to create her a Post Card. You do not need to use it all and you certainly can add something from your own stash to the finished card.
OriginalYouth
02-24-2008, 12:11 AM
Fun swap! Please add due dates/mail by dates for wherever is necessary. THANKS!
jonquil
02-24-2008, 02:26 AM
this looks like fun - but can you post a pic of a finished card - I have an idea in my head but I'm not sure I'm on the right track:unsure:
Mrs Ragbrutty
02-24-2008, 06:49 AM
I would love to join this swap.
I am in England so if I could have a British (or European) partner if one signs up please. Or someone who wont mind the extra cost of posting to the UK. I know, postage costs can soon mount up, esp with sending small packets through the post.:twitcy:
Can you tell me, do you get a surcharge in America if you receive a postcard that is larger than 6"x4"? A postcard in England is a postcard, up to A5 size.
poshscot
02-24-2008, 10:12 AM
Jan can I do 2, I'm happy to partner Mrs Ragbrutty then I'll have a local and an international partner.
Louise x
Jonquil post your card, let us see what you are thinking.
Louise if the PC is over 4X6 it will be charged extra, it is out of the proper size for postcard fees. Actually the final limit on size is 6 1/4 by 4 1/4 inch. I would highly recommend you do not push that limit, go a little smaller.
It is so good to see interest in this swap, thanks.
susietex
02-24-2008, 03:35 PM
Hi there, I adore fabric postcards, have you got someone I can play with please.
You bet Susie. Let's start and new partner group and see who joins you. Thanks for participating.
monarch
02-24-2008, 09:42 PM
I'll play with you susie....................I'll get yours and poschot's stuff together .......
monarch
02-24-2008, 10:14 PM
I got your stuff together you two....I'll mail it out tomorrow........ Have fun!!!
You're off susie and monarch. Thanks Carol will let you know when my goodies arrive.
jetleg
02-25-2008, 12:41 AM
I would love to participate. I have lots of fabric and fiber ingredients. Is there someone who still needs a partner? Thanks, Jeanette
susietex
02-25-2008, 05:59 AM
Oooo, how exciting, thanks Jan, Monarch I'm looking foward to this.
barefootchef
02-25-2008, 08:50 AM
I'm watching this thread and when I catch up on things I'd love to jump in and join!
Jeanette, I'll start another group, hang on someone will jump in. Keep checking this thread.
Carol your "springy" ingredients arrived today and my head is in a whirl as to how I will approach this. What fun. You didn't send me the Easter bunny though, what will I do?????? A lovely package of ideas was tucked in that envelope, thank you sooo much.
Cathy when you are ready we'll be here.
monarch
02-25-2008, 06:37 PM
Glad they are there Jan........Have fun!!!
monarch
02-26-2008, 05:00 PM
susietex and poshscot - Your envelopes are just being mailed tomorrow........
Posted you PC today Carol, enjoy!
monarch
02-28-2008, 08:33 PM
Your kidding me jan...I can't wait to see it!!!! For some reason I started yours tonight......I shouldn't have because I have so much other stuff to do but sometimes I get my priorities mixed up.
monarch
02-29-2008, 06:54 PM
Jan - I finished your postcard except for the back which going to do now........Do you want me to post it or do you want to be surprised.....I sure hope you like it.......
julietbowers
02-29-2008, 09:23 PM
I would love to play along with this. If I'm reading the thread correctly I would be partnered with jetlag. BTW, where is Milton? Since I'm new at this I want to check that I have this correctly: I send a batch of materials to my partner and she makes me a postcard from them. She sends me a batch of materials and I make a postcard for her. Have I got it?
julie
You've got it Juliet and welcome. Not sure what a "batch" is in your mind but enough to make a PC, assortment of "things", you do not need to send the stiffening material.
PM jetleg and exchange mailing addresses. Post here when you mail your ingredients.
Carol, surprise me and then post it, I love surprises.
monarch
02-29-2008, 10:59 PM
Sounds great........I'll mail it out MOnday.......
poshscot
03-01-2008, 07:45 AM
Morning received my goodies from Mrs Ragbutty, oh very interesting, off to have a think!!
Lou x
monarch
03-01-2008, 10:10 PM
Received my beauitful postcard from jan today!!!!!! Thanks abunch!!!!
WOW! that was quick, mailed that on Thursday morning. Maybe because we are neighbors?
Anyways thanks for letting me know the PC arrived and that you are pleased. Here is the card. Carol had sent me spring colors in fabrics, beads, sequins, embroidery thread, ribbons, a napkin and organdy with glitter on them. I did not use all of her fabrics and added a feather and some yarn of my own in the mix. I crossed pieced the fabric to make a rue and in some of the seams I added the ribbon and feathery yarn, appliqued the flower on the napkin and flower printed organdy on top. The layered a piece of glitter organdy over it to hold especially the paper down. Stitched the green embroidery thread and the sequins over that and did some hand bead work to finish it off. Also posted the back of the card on which I used the glue paper with a quote, message for Carol and her address all printed on the computer. I did mail the PC in a clear bag with 58 cents postage.
So my trade with Carol is complete.
monarch
03-02-2008, 06:48 PM
Jan - You can put me down again.......I love doing fabric postcards!!!!
Will do. The extras come in handy too don't they Carol? I wish you knew how many times I check those little bags for "just the right thing".
What about the rest of you ladies. Elaine have my ingredients arrived yet?
goatgoddess
03-03-2008, 11:42 AM
Sending off a big package to Pippin today - this swap and two journal pages.
julietbowers
03-03-2008, 12:26 PM
I've posted my ingredients to jetlag. Have fun!
julie
Received a package of goodies and a finished postcard from Paperfairy (Elaine) today. What a surprise and looks like she had lots of fun. I recognized some of the mediums in it, thanks Elaine.
monarch
03-03-2008, 07:44 PM
jan - Your postcard is going in the mail tomorrow...........I took my brother in law for a radiation treatment today and I just had a bad day once I got home......but it is ready to go now.....
Carol don't worry about the card, spend all the time you can with your loved one, it really is very important. Hugs to you for taking care of his needs today.
dustyspiral
03-04-2008, 12:44 AM
May I join, please? I'm having great fun with my mini sewing machine! And I've got some metallic thread that needs just the right...
Welcome "dusty" you are #8 partners with monarch. Pm her and make address and other arrangements.
jetleg
03-04-2008, 10:00 PM
I have just sent off my postcard ingredients to Julie. Just wanted to let you know.
thanks,
Jeanette
Will make note of that on page one. Thanks for letting us know.
poshscot
03-05-2008, 07:23 AM
Received my ingredients from Monarch yesterday, wow, Carol how did you know I love pink and lime green!! Off to make a plan!!
Lou x
monarch
03-05-2008, 11:49 AM
Glad you received the package....Those are my favor colors, too..................
poshscot
03-05-2008, 11:51 AM
Carol, I'm all done, and so excited, I even managed to stitch the postrcard to my trousers!! Can I post a piccie or do you want a surprise, will post back to you on Friday.
Lou x
monarch
03-05-2008, 11:54 AM
Please post a picture..........:jiggy::jiggy:
poshscot
03-05-2008, 12:00 PM
Here goes : any special way of finishing off the back?
Lou x
Wow that was quick Lou. The PC is very nice, creative and playful. It should travel well. You can cut fabric for the back and zig-zag or stitch off the edges. You can also use cardstock and finish off edges sewing through the paper, just be sure to glue it to back first. I usualy don't put glue close to the edge so the machine has to stitch through the glued part could gum up the needle machanism.
Thanks for the "play" ladies.
monarch
03-05-2008, 12:52 PM
This is soooo sooo cute!!!!! I love it!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!!! for you making this for me!!!
poshscot
03-05-2008, 01:04 PM
No probelm Carol, of course, I was very much helped by the delightful supplies you sent, a joy to do,
Lou x
julietbowers
03-05-2008, 02:47 PM
Lou:
DARLING card.
julie
monarch
03-05-2008, 10:23 PM
poshscot - I received your package today.......Your postcard is almost done.......Do you want to see it before it is mailed......
Thanks for the updates ladies. Lots of creative play is happening here.
monarch
03-06-2008, 01:48 AM
Jan - You should get yours tomorrow....I hope you like it.....................:jiggy:
poshscot
03-06-2008, 04:05 AM
Carol, would love to see my postcard.
Lou x
monarch
03-06-2008, 10:07 AM
I'll post it either tonight or tomorrow......depending how the day goes........
Right on time Carol and I love it. Perhaps it was a rethinking for you to use fall colors when we are so longing for spring. Thanks for "hanging in there with me". The card is lovely, very unique and your stitching is so nicely done. I'm always amazed at those who create memory art use fabrics. Lots of fusing going on. Thanks for this work of art. this was really a fun swap and you were a great partner.
julietbowers
03-06-2008, 06:15 PM
My envelope of goodies arrived today from jetlag -- what a treasure trove!
julie
Thanks for letting us know Juliet.
poshscot
03-08-2008, 01:36 PM
Afternoon folks, Mrs Ragbutty sent me a goodie bag of co-ordinated felt tops, embroidery wools and a mix of buttons and beads its been a while since I made felt but really enjoyed it, and there was me thinking of selling my equipment!! Here is thre postcard : constructive critisism welcome Lou x
Oh honey Lou it is wonderful. She really sent you a challenge. How did you felt this?
monarch
03-08-2008, 11:03 PM
poshscot - Your postcard is posted in the gallery........I hope you like it.....
jetleg
03-09-2008, 01:30 AM
I received my ingredients...I am going to begin on my card.
stillatthetop
03-09-2008, 04:07 AM
I'd like to jump into this, please! This will be fun to see what my partner can craft out of my faves! And a challenge to see what I can create out of mystery items!
poshscot
03-09-2008, 07:36 AM
MONARCH - love it, thank you so much. Lou
Jan - re the felting, I used hot water, washing up liquid and lots of elbow grease!! I can send you the details if you like, I'll need to scan in the instructions and email them to you if you pm me your email address. Lou x
susietex
03-09-2008, 08:00 AM
Hi Monarch, just to let you know, I recieved your wonderous ingredients package, I thought I'd misread and was making a small quilt!! so much beautiful stuff, Thank-you.
Now I'm up and about again, I'll get right on it, as well as a return package.
goatgoddess
03-09-2008, 08:08 AM
poshscot - beautiful postcard! love the felting.
Monarch - what a lovely gallery - love the postcards you have done!
Mrs Ragbrutty
03-09-2008, 08:31 AM
I think that this is a great idea. I have completed my postcard for PoshScot and hve some bits left over.
I was wondering what the best use for these bits where?
Maybe sign up again, add to them and send them to my new partner, as some kind of on going project?
Try and make another postcard from them? Send that out as a RAK to someone?
Keep them for a rainy day?
What does any one else think?
PoshScot, your postcard is with Royal Mail. Hope you receive it soon.
Mrs. Rag....keep the treasures, they will come in handy for another project. It is an easy way to build some creative play stash. Don't feel you need to use everything you get in your project. That is the fun part of this swap we got some "new" stuff to play with. Gosh you gals have been busy. Stillatthetop I added you to the list. Your partner should arrive soon.
So glad you are "alive" again Susie your silence got us worried.
l have been posting updates to the top thread posting, just so you know.
Carol you are really pumping those PC's out.
Lou, thanks for the felting technique, I've got that too but just finished a needle felting project and thought maybe you went that way.
poshscot
03-09-2008, 01:33 PM
Not tried the needle felting, thats next on my list, so any advice would be welcome. Do you use a foam base or is there an alternative?
monarch
03-09-2008, 03:04 PM
poshscot - Beauitful postcard!!!!!! I love it!!! I''ll pm my e-mail address to you and would you please send me the instructions.......Thanks!!
As for the needle felting technique.....I use a foam base with one needle and a brush base with the multi needles...............
Lou, I use a foam block but firstly I just work the needle and hold the clump of wool roving in my hand. As it get's bigger and I need to form it I use the foam block. Almost like creating something out of clay I work at it with the needle. Here is a picture of a little bird I made for a group swap of a bird tota. This little bird needed to have a hook and a loop so another bird could hang from it. I did some bead work on the bird and added beads to the connecting wires. Seven birds hang down with a bell at the end. It is a symbol of welcome and friendship and is hung near a doorway.
poshscot
03-09-2008, 04:58 PM
Jan, love your bird, he is so cute. Love the idea too, definately next on my agenda once I have the needles.
Monarch, scanning and emailing shortly.
lou x
stillatthetop
03-09-2008, 11:14 PM
Thanks for adding me. I anxiously await my partner.
Just curious...how many are sending their postcards through "naked"? And how do they arrive this way...dirty or in good order? I think it would be neat to have one hand stamped and sent through, but I am scared to try it without knowing if there has been success. Last Christmas I was going to make a postcard for my Mom and send it that way, but too many projects piled up in the way (including this site and swaps!) Oh well, there is always her Birthday. LOL.
Great success. I have sent many of them "naked". Suggestions charms and larger beads do not travel well. Stamps hold on real good. I have not received any, and they have come from all over the world, that were dirty or spoiled in any way. It can happen but seems rare. Try it, it is great fun. It is called "art in the mail".
dustyspiral
03-10-2008, 04:31 AM
Great cards everyone! I'm not going to be so advanced as all of you. I am unable to do detailed sewing work, what with the shakes one of my medications gives me. But I'll dress it up as best as I can! Everyone's work is just so inspiring!
julietbowers
03-10-2008, 09:47 AM
I think another fun twist on this would be to do a three-way partnership where A sends ingredients to B and B makes a card for C; B sends to C who makes a card for A and C sends to A who makes a card for B.
julie
stillatthetop
03-10-2008, 10:42 AM
That is a neat idea, too. I like the fact that I can share some of my faves and still get some of them back, though. And it will be interesting to see what my partner comes up with out of my stuff...in an upclose kind of way, not just the posted scan/pic. It sure is hard deciding what to send, though. I want to be sure to include enough to spark those mental juices, and try to keep them to a similar theme/color family. I'm a bit nervous about what I will be getting, too. And whether it "speaks" to me creatively. I am glad we can also add some of our own stuff to complete a theme. I think that takes a bit of the pressure off.
poshscot
03-10-2008, 01:11 PM
Hi just posted mine to Mrs Ragbrutty and Monarch. Didn't send them naked, thought best to preserve them!!
Happy for a new partner if one is available, International is fine with me.
Lou x
Just had a flash of inspiration, might send them in sealed acetate next time, do you think it would work?
"posh" how about stillatthetop for a partner? She is waiting for one. On page one the first post is a list of the partners.
dustyspiral
03-10-2008, 11:29 PM
I sent my goodies to monarch today. Hope you have fun with them! I think one of them is going to be a real challenge.
poshscot
03-11-2008, 05:05 AM
Stillatthetop, will pm you my details, if you'd be kind enough to send me yours, I'll pop some bits in the post tomorrow.
Lou x
monarch
03-11-2008, 02:38 PM
dustyspiral - I'm mailing your stuff today......Remember you don't have to use everything I send.......
jan - You can put me down again....I love to make these postcards!!!!!!!
OK...someone out there please be my partner.................
goatgoddess
03-11-2008, 02:42 PM
I sent Pippins raw matl's off a while back so I'm ready to do another. :)
monarch
03-11-2008, 02:48 PM
:jiggy:Are you going to be my partner.............:jiggy:
goatgoddess
03-11-2008, 02:50 PM
that's the plan - if you are ok with it of course :)
monarch
03-11-2008, 03:22 PM
I'll get your stuff ready and I'll let you know when I will mail it.......
poshscot - I'm finally mailing your postcard out today........
goatgoddess
03-11-2008, 03:50 PM
very cool - will gather up some stuff tonight :)
stillatthetop
03-11-2008, 06:55 PM
Oh goodie, poshscot is my partner! I just got my fabrics together and am tackling the embellie part right now. It sure was hard deciding on a "theme". I can see that I will need to jump into another one of these soon. It will be fun to have something made for me out of my favorite fabrics. It seems I usually make stuff from them to give away. I hope she doesn't send me anything too weird to make from. LOL. This is going to be fun! Thanks for a great idea with this, Jan. And for keeping us all in order.
poshscot
03-11-2008, 06:56 PM
Weird, me? :D
Mrs Ragbrutty
03-11-2008, 07:12 PM
Received my postcard from Poshscot today. It is beautiful. Really lovely.
Thank you for this, both Poshscot and Jan for organising this. I want to play again. LOL.
ps - for a change the image does it justice - I didn't want to look beforehand, didn't want to spoil the thrill of the real thing. (click on the image, the thumbnail is too dark).
Lots of PC's, beads and "stuff" flying around in the mail. I think I have the first posting up-to-date. Have fun ladies. Be sure to post your PC so we can see them or let us know where you have them posted.
poshscot
03-12-2008, 10:24 AM
Received my gorgeous postcard from Mrs Ragbrutty today, and it was posted 'naked' and survived trhe british postal sytem!! My postie was very impressed.
Thanks Mrs R, its lovely
monarch
03-12-2008, 10:38 AM
Fantastic postcard!!!! I love it!!!!
Or you kidding me that postcard made it through the mail system? I don't think it would make it here like that. Amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us. Great PC.
julietbowers
03-12-2008, 09:29 PM
I'm finished with my project. I was so inspired by the variety of items that jetlag sent me that I made TWO postcards for her. jetlag, I will post pictures for everyone to see but if you want to be surprised I will wait until after you receive the cards. Just let me know what you prefer. I am getting ready to go out of town so the cards may not make it into the mail until Monday. This was a really fun project and I thank Jan for setting it up.
julie
julietbowers
03-13-2008, 10:20 PM
I posted pictures of the two postcards I made in my gallery. Jeanette, if you don't want to see your postcards before they arrive don't look there! I will be sending them out on Monday.
dustyspiral
03-15-2008, 02:24 PM
Wow, did I ever receive the fabric and goodies from monarch! Thank you for such great working materials! I'm in the collage-a-thon this weekend so I can't even begin to think about it. I'll spread everything on my work table on Monday and put on my thinking cap (it's a killer pink, and fuzzy to boot!).
jetleg
03-15-2008, 02:39 PM
Okay...I want to peak...but, I will wait. I am out of town visiting my grandkids. i will be home on Tuesday...I am excited to see my cards. I am working on yours here, when the little ones sleep. I will post when I get your cards. Thanks
monarch
03-15-2008, 03:48 PM
dustyspiral - I received you package.........I'll have to get thinking on it.......
Pippin
03-15-2008, 04:35 PM
I got my postcard ingredients from GG yesterday! Tipped them out this morning and I'm telling you they just arranged themselves!!! Off to stitch now!
Pippin
03-15-2008, 04:37 PM
Oo looks as if I forgot to post here when I mailed GGs package! It was last week sometime! Profuse apologies!
stillatthetop
03-15-2008, 09:49 PM
My ingredients went to poshscot on the 13th.
poshscot
03-16-2008, 11:35 AM
Been away for a few days, will be posting the ingredients tomorrow to stillatthetop
Lou x
monarch
03-17-2008, 02:04 PM
goatgoddess - I'll mail your package tomorrow........
julietbowers
03-17-2008, 05:10 PM
package to jetlag mailed off today with postcards. fun, fun, fun!
julie
Pippin
03-17-2008, 10:42 PM
Here is GGs postcard. it will be mailed tomorrow. Please can you sign me up again Jan!!
Very pretty PC Sharon, you are all signed up waiting for a partner.
monarch
03-17-2008, 11:14 PM
dustyspiral - Your postcard is done........Do you want to see it or do you want to be surprised.......
Posted Paperfairy's PC this morning.
monarch
03-18-2008, 11:53 PM
goatgoddess's package is ready to be mailed tomorrow.........
dustyspiral's postcard is going in the mail tomorrow,too.......
dustyspiral
03-19-2008, 03:32 AM
Oh, surprise me, please!
Looking for a partner for Pippin, anyone?
monarch
03-20-2008, 10:11 PM
jan and pippin - Your postcards are awesome!!!! I wish they were mine!!!!
If know one want to be pippin's partner, I sure will....I was going to signup right away but I thought you guys would think I was nuts!!! I love making these!!!! pippin I will get your package ready this weekend.......
Pippin
03-20-2008, 11:10 PM
Oh great Carol!! I will sort some yummy stuff out for you too!!
Ok I'll add you Carol to Pippin's group. Lucky you I bet Sharon has a gold mine of stash to pick from.
monarch
03-21-2008, 02:55 AM
jan - You should have been her partner........I thought you would grab the spot:yes:
Mrs Ragbrutty
03-21-2008, 06:39 AM
I'd like to sign up for this swap again. These postcards are brilliant. Thank you everyone for posting the images. Looking has become quite addictive.
Pippin
03-21-2008, 12:51 PM
I bet Sharon has a gold mine of stash to pick from.
I will confess to an embarrassment of riches in that area!! Carol- I will send lots just pick what you want to use and keep the rest to play with!! I dont want to limit your creativity!
Carol, Sharon and I have traded many times and I know of her treasures plus all the creative play she does with those treasures. Thought I would give others a chance to play with her gifts of ingredients.
Mrs. Ragbutty you are on, anyone else want to join her?
poshscot
03-21-2008, 02:41 PM
Monarchs gorgeous postcard arrived today, thank you so much, a lovely addition to my wall hanging
Lou x
monarch
03-21-2008, 04:29 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2349830519_f91a0fdb3b.jpg
Here is poschot's postcard....................
jetleg
03-24-2008, 01:38 AM
I just received 2 beautiful postcards from julietbowers. They are amazing....I have been out of town and will be sending my card to her tomorrow. Thanks again Julie!!!
stillatthetop
03-24-2008, 02:37 AM
I sure hope I can come up with something as wonderful as the cards you all have shared. I'm anxiously awaiting my goodies to craft from. My partner is international, so they have a ways to travel. I hope I sent goodies enough to inspire her to create as well. These look like a lot of fun. I still can't decide if I wish to send her card "naked". I hesitate because of the international aspect, but I am sure it would be neat with the American postmark on there.
susietex
03-24-2008, 07:50 AM
Monarch, just to let you know that your goodie bag and POSTCARD are on the way to you.
I'm sorry I forgot to scan it first, so it will be a suprise.
monarch
03-24-2008, 11:44 AM
susietex - I can't wait to see it!!!!!! I'll let you know when it gets here.....
Oh Carol that is a beautiful PC, you sure had some wonderful ingredients me's thinkin'. There is some very special art traveling through the mail from you ladies.
Pippin
03-24-2008, 11:28 PM
I wonder what the postmen think of all this!!!
They love it. Sometimes when I bring in several for a swap I give our postmaster one too. They are so grateful. We have two neighboring small town postoffices and I mail between both of them, both postmasters love getting one. I also gift our rural mail carrier with some at Christmastime. This is "art in the mail".
julietbowers
03-26-2008, 07:03 PM
I received a beautiful postcard today from jetlag. Thanks so much. What a fun swap this was. I may play again once I get my other obligations all caught up.
julie
dustyspiral
03-27-2008, 12:40 AM
I've been playing dead. Much better with adjusted medication. I received this wonderful postcard from monarch! She did this magic with all the hard bits I sent her. She was much nicer to me, but I'm struggling to finish within my 2 week deadline. I'll bead like a maniac tomorrow, I promise!
Sorry you are not feeling better Dusty. Hope things get better for you soon. Keep beading.
monarch
03-27-2008, 08:27 PM
dustyspiral - Work on the postcard when your feeling better......I'm in know rush...... Get well soon!!
dustyspiral
03-27-2008, 11:47 PM
Had a wonderful morning today, so I not only did the beading but finished and mailed! My postal station was taken aback about shipping in a baggie! Poor lady. She hasn't seen anything yet!
monarch
03-28-2008, 10:54 AM
Received susie's package yesterday........ I looked at your ingredients this morning and picked out a few things from the fabric.........I have my idea and I can't wait to get started!!!!!
Also susie THANKS A WHOLE WHOLE BUNCH for the FANTASTIC POSTCARD!!!! I love it and you you did such an outstanding job on it.........Thank you so much!!! I love it and I love this thread jan!!!!!!
Here is the postcard susie made.......
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2368917056_60cae2eaa6_m.jpg
monarch
03-28-2008, 11:01 AM
Here is the postcard that I made for dustyspiral ....... I used the ingredents that she sent me but I added my own little red flowers........
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2368093713_2ae57d1cb6_m.jpg
monarch
03-28-2008, 11:06 AM
Now for pippin's ingredents - I have not sent them yet..........I just couldn't get anything together that I was satisfied with this week........Nothing looked right together...........Now I have the idea and will mail it out Monday.....So sorry for the delay........
Jan you can sign me up to be Mrs. Ragbutty partner.........I waited a week so you guys didn't think I was hogging but now I will take the spot since no one else has taken it........
Now I am done on this thread and have to go get something now around here........
Pippin
03-28-2008, 07:19 PM
I am mailing yours this weekend too Carol so no worries there!
Carol, beautiful Dusty card, love the flowers, think she will too. I signed you up to partner with Mrs Ragbrutty. I agree Carol there have been some beautiful PC's showing up from these talented artists. I've seen things I did not expect from some participants, now I know they can do this. We have a great group of participants, I hope more come and visit and join the party.
susietex
03-28-2008, 08:11 PM
Carol I'm so happy it got there, thanks for putting up the picture.
I look forward to seeing what you come up with, thank you.
goatgoddess
03-28-2008, 11:01 PM
I got envie's of ingredients from monarch and pippin - so fun! Can't wait to get started on them :)
and yesterday the most beautiful postcard came from pippin - Will post a scan tomorrow - it's wonderful - thanks so much pippin!!!!
Pippin
03-28-2008, 11:22 PM
Glad to hear everything arrived!!
dustyspiral
03-29-2008, 12:24 AM
Isn't that a cool card monarch gave me? She did a great job with some unusual materials, don't you think? I figured she needed a challenge.... one of the items is real window screen! I didn't photograph mine, too worried about getting it out. But she gave me the nicest stash to work with!
stillatthetop
03-29-2008, 04:35 AM
Oooooo. The excitement builds. My partner received my ingredients, so hers should be here soon. I organized my sewing area today. I think I need to re-time my favorite machine, but I pulled out my back up machine and gave it a good oiling and a test run. I am all set to go!
Mrs Ragbrutty
03-29-2008, 12:14 PM
Oooooo. The excitement builds. My partner received my ingredients, so hers should be here soon. I organized my sewing area today. I think I need to re-time my favorite machine, but I pulled out my back up machine and gave it a good oiling and a test run. I am all set to go!
favourite machine? Back up machine eh??? :elvis:
I have an old second hand machine sans instructions, that I haven't the foggiest idea how to use. I struggle just to sew a straight line... :no:
I'd love to know how to sew, I really need to sort some beginner classes out at the local college some time if the finances allow. :mask:
I have some needles for sewing heavyweight fabrics and some needles for stretchy fabrics, but how do I tell which are which? How do I set the tension and how do I do that zigzag stitching at seams? :wacko:
Oh Ragbrutty you've got a challenge because this is a fabric swap. Get that machine out and start sewing.
Will change the first page postings to reflect our recent acctivity. Good work ladies.
Mrs Ragbrutty
03-29-2008, 04:06 PM
Oh Ragbutty you've got a challenge because this ia a fabric swap. Get that machine out and start sewing.
Will change the first page postings to reflect our recent acctivity. Good work ladies.
Ragbutty? is this a Freudian slip? :twitcy: The name is Ragbrutty; a Ragbutty is what I end up with after hours with the sewing machine. LOL :jiggy:
At least I can sew by hand. :jimlad::yes:
OK, prepare for the next ragbutty.
julietbowers
03-29-2008, 07:45 PM
Hi Mrs. R: (I'm not even going to risk getting it wrong!)
If you post some details about your machine (type, model, etc.) we might be able to offer some suggestions.
As far as the zig-zag, do you mean along the edges? I usually put a piece of tear away stabilizer behind the piece and zig zag just off the edge of the piece onto the stabilizer. Then when I'm all done I tear off the stabilizer. Some paper would work well, too -- use something lightweight, newsprint would be perfect.
julie
dustyspiral
03-30-2008, 12:13 AM
Or you could do the old fashioned hem procedure and do without the zig-zag!
monarch
03-30-2008, 01:06 PM
dustyspiral - Thanks so much for you comments on your postcard!!!! I'm glad you like it!! It was a challage for me!!
stillatthetop
03-31-2008, 11:45 PM
Yesssss! I got the ingredients today. I am working up all sorts of ideas. Neat stash that poshscot sent! I will keep you posted.
Paperfairys
04-01-2008, 09:52 AM
Oh i didnt know this thread was here .... Jan made me the MOST BEAUTIFUL postcard, quite put mine to shame but she was very gracious about it ;)
I love mine off you jan and am looking for a nice frame for it x elaine x
:wubclub:
Sorry about the misspelling Mrs. "R". I promise to get it right, will also correct it above infact in several postings. Sometimes my mind moves faster than my fingers.
monarch
04-04-2008, 07:56 PM
Received my awesome postcard from dustyspiral!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!
poshscot
04-05-2008, 10:22 AM
Yesssss! I got the ingredients today. I am working up all sorts of ideas. Neat stash that poshscot sent! I will keep you posted.
Just noticed they arrived on April Fools Day!!
Thanks for the postings ladies, will update first page. Hopefully we will "see" them?
stillatthetop
04-06-2008, 02:21 AM
Mrs. Ragbrutty...I missed your post earlier. Sorry. I have taught sewing classes at a fabric store, and am familiar with many different brands of machines. I currently own 4, all different brands and ages. My newest machine is 22 years old. I bought it new when I was 18. I love the older machines, personally. They are powerhorses. I would love to help you learn to sew, and I may be able to locate a manual for you. PM me if you wish and let me know what your troubles seem to be. Perhaps I can help you pinpoint the problem.
poshscot
04-07-2008, 08:03 AM
Just finished the postcard for stillatthetop, will put it in my gallery if you fancy a peek. Link is here (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/gallery/index.php?n=8039)
Lou x
Mrs Ragbrutty
04-07-2008, 02:48 PM
My sewing machine is a Jones VX760 http://sewingonline.co.uk/machines/brothervx760/
can you work out how it's threaded?
I found a manual for another sewing machine at a jumble sale, I shall read that to see what general advice it can give me. However, all or any advice on sewing with a machine would be great - from anyone.
Jan - the misspelling of my name had me in stitches!
Oh Posh that is great fun. Looks like you got some ribbon ingredients. Mail it and see what happens....magic!
Thanks for taking my typing errors so casually Mrs. R. An idea I have is searching a manual for that Brother machine on the Internet. Google something like "threading pattern for Brother ###". Good luck doll.
Pippin
04-07-2008, 10:26 PM
GG has your envelope arrived yet?? It was posted ages ago:huh:
julietbowers
04-07-2008, 10:41 PM
Mrs. R:
Check out these links:
http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1001_sewing-machine.htm
Videos for how to do a number of sewing-related things. Will walk you through how to thread a sewing machine.
This one http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Brother_Sewing_Machine_Threading/brother_vx_757_threading_diagram.htm
is a complete diagram for threading your specific machine.
That same site offers a manual for purchase for your machine for $10
Here's the link to manuals http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Instruction_Manuals.htm
Your machine is listed as a Brother VX760.
Your tension adjuster is the dial to the far left on the front of the machine, just to the left of the uptake arm. It has numbers (probably 1-5). Remember Lower Looser (the lower the number the looser the upper tension). You might also need to adjust your bobbin tension but that is more complicated. Try setting your tension dial to the middle number and see how that does. Report back and I can walk you through adjusting your bobbin tension. You will need a tiny screwdriver.
Your profile doesn't say but I'm thinking you are in the UK. If you have trouble finding a manual let me know and I'll send you one from the US.
julie
goatgoddess
04-08-2008, 11:31 AM
Pippin - I have it - beautiful stuff - see post #143 :)
only two more does (goats) to kid and that isn't for a couple of weeks so should have a chance to work on both yours and Carols this weekend. (we had a babygoat a thon this past weekend - 9 new babies)
Pippin
04-08-2008, 12:19 PM
OOpsie!! Guess I forgot everythign from before I went away!!!! Thanks Hon!
monarch
04-08-2008, 02:54 PM
pippin and mrs ragbrutty - Both of your ingredients are finally being mailed today.......
goatgoddess - Did you ever mail your to me.......
goatgoddess
04-08-2008, 11:10 PM
not yet - have some things pulled for it but need to pull a couple more things - will get it out in the next few days - lost this past weekend to baby goats - we are now up to 9 born in the last four days.
monarch
04-09-2008, 10:34 AM
goatgoddess - I figured you were busy with the goats but I just wanted to make sure it didn't get lost....... No rush and congrats to the new mom!!!!
A little housekeeping today. Please correct me if this is not right.
Partners #1 Paperfairy and Jan have completed their swap. Partner #2 Pippin and Goatgoddess have completed their swap. Partner #3 monarch and Jan have completed their swap. Partners #4 poshcot and monarch have completed their swap. Partners #5 Mrs. Ragbrutty and poschcot have completed their swap. Partners #6 susietex and monarch have swapped ingredients, monarch has received Susie's PC. Partners #7 jetleg and julietbowers have completed their swap. Partners #8 monarch and dustyspiral have completed their swap. Partners #9 stillatthetop and poshscot have received each others ingredients. Partners #10 goatgoddess and monarch. Goatgodess has received monarch ingredients. Partners #11 Pippin and monarch no exchanges received. Partners #12 Mrs. Ragbrutty and monarch, no exchanges received. Poshcot and Jan are group #13, each have received their ingredients. As of May 6th we have a new set of partners #14- NYJUNKIE and Pippin.
Whew, do I have it straight?
monarch
04-10-2008, 07:30 PM
I have susietex's postcard almost done..............I think she has received my ingredients ....Swap not completed......
Thanks Carol for clearing that up. I don't want to loose track of anyone and their committment to their partner. How's the weather up there? It is snowing heavy here. Prediction is 14-17 inches of the white stuff, ugh. Did you get the last weekend stuff?
dustyspiral
04-13-2008, 03:19 AM
Partners #9 stillatthetop and dustyspiral have received each others ingredients.
I don't show up on the first post's list of doing another trade. Have I missed something? I didn't mean to sign up again! I have not received anything from stillatthetop. HELP!
susietex
04-13-2008, 08:28 AM
I have susietex's postcard almost done..............I think she has received my ingredients ....Swap not completed......
Monarch, slightly confused, are you asking whether I recieced your ingredients? Because I did, and made and returned the card, you posted in the thread for me!!
If you have not seen in other threads monarch's brother-in-law passed away. I am sure Carol will join us again when her family needs are met. She has been a major player here and I'm sure she will update us when she can.
susietex
04-14-2008, 01:14 AM
Thanks Jan for letting us know, I've left her a message.
poshscot
04-14-2008, 04:27 AM
I don't show up on the first post's list of doing another trade. Have I missed something? I didn't mean to sign up again! I have not received anything from stillatthetop. HELP!
I think this one should be me and stillatthetop!! I've made and returned postcard, I think its still in the post though. Stillatthetop has received my ingredients
Dustydpiral, don't panic!!
poshscot
04-14-2008, 11:02 AM
OK, Anyone looking for a partner? Ready to do my 4th postcard!!
Lou x
"I don't show up on the first post's list of doing another trade. Have I missed something? I didn't mean to sign up again! I have not received anything from stillatthetop. HELP!
I think this one should be me and stillatthetop!! I've made and returned postcard, I think its still in the post though. Stillatthetop has received my ingredients"
Sorry "Psoh" I put the wrong partner name in for your trade. Have corrected it above. You are right you are not signed up for another trade until now.
Anyone interested in being poshscot's partner?
Dusty you are right, thanks for setting that trade right. I corrected it on the posting above.
monarch
04-14-2008, 05:57 PM
OK - How could I have forgotten your beauitful postcard susie.......I did receive one from her and I"m almost done with hers........Now we should be straighten out...Sooooo sorry..........Too much going on here.....
susietex
04-14-2008, 07:55 PM
Don'y worry Carol, I quite understand, no rush.
monarch
04-19-2008, 10:42 PM
susietex - Here is your postcard........I had it almost done the first day I got your stuff in the mail but my life seem to fall apart after that with the illness and death of my brother in law........I hope you like this and sorry it took sooo long!!!!! I have to finish the back........I'll post when I mail.....................
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2426061731_094738c836_m.jpg
Very Beautiful Carol, worth waiting for. We undestand life sometimes takes a turn we cannot control. Are we on schedule with these last trades? Especially stillatthetop and poshcot?, goatgoddess and monarch? Pippin and monarch and Mrs. Ragbrutty and monarch?
Poshscot I'll join you in a swap. PM me your address and I will send off some ingredients to you.
monarch
04-20-2008, 01:46 PM
Thanks for the comments, jan!!!!!!!
I haven't received goatgoddess's package yet nor pippin's.....................
I got mrs ragbrutty package.................
mrs ragbrutty - You sent me lots of goodies to work with but no fabric............ Do you want me to use some of mine...................
Pippin
04-20-2008, 07:04 PM
Mine went last week, so I am not surprised it is not there yet!
Posh, posted your ingredients yesterday, enjoy.
goatgoddess
04-22-2008, 12:39 PM
I'm behind but should (fingers crossed) get caught up this week.
goatgoddess
04-24-2008, 10:57 AM
Carol got yours done and a package of bits to send you - will get that out today :)
Pippin got a start on yours and should have it done in the next day or two.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/2438660346_a56fd8e528.jpg?v=0
monarch
04-24-2008, 03:13 PM
I love love it!!!!! Thanks sooooo very much!!!!!
What fun goddess, love the fish and your creative play. Great PC, great gift.
monarch
04-25-2008, 11:47 AM
susietex - Your postcard is being mailed today......
monarch
04-30-2008, 12:26 PM
Received my Fantastic postcard from goatgoddess!!!! I love it and thank for all your work!!!! Also got her ingredients.......
Pippin
04-30-2008, 12:27 PM
as my ingredients have not arrived I will send another package Carol!
Thanks Carol for letting us know. The status as of now: Partners #9 stillatthetop and poshscot have both rec. their ingredients, Postcards have not been received. Partners #10 goatgoddess and monarch. Monarch has rec. goatgoddess postcard and monarch has received goatgoddess's ingredients.
Partners #11 pippin and monarch, so far monarch has not received pippins ingredients, Sharon have you received Carols ingredients? Partners #12, Mrs. Ragbrutty and monarch. Monarch has received Mrs. ingredients. Mrs. Ragbrutty have you received monarch's?
Partners 13, poshscot and Jan. Posh has received Jan's ingredients.
Let me know if this is correct. Hope you are having fun on this journey and builind up a little more play stash.
poshscot
04-30-2008, 03:54 PM
Hi Jan, received your lovely goodies today, very earthy and tribal, excellent!! I will be posting your goodies tomorrow, sorry I'm so late, but have had a nightmare of a time, I have 3 family members in hospital, and there has just been a lot of running around to do for them, so please accept my apologies, but def. in post tomorrow.
Lou x
Pippin
04-30-2008, 03:57 PM
Yes I received Carols Monday I think! This is fun, as we have to think outside our usual colour choices etc. Eg Carol sent me lots of pink, and there is very little pink in my stash!!!
monarch
04-30-2008, 04:07 PM
I haven't received pippin's ingredients yet but I have goatgoddess's now......
Posh, don't worry. I'm glad the package made it to you. Take care of your family first, just chek in once in a while. It is hard to create when stress and other demands are on your doorstep. Hugs.
goatgoddess
05-01-2008, 10:59 AM
I still owe Pippin a postcard - have everything laid out just have to get to it :)
Pippin
05-01-2008, 11:27 AM
No worries GG, take your time! Life must be fun with all of the kids right now (kids as in Baby goats!!!!)
goatgoddess
05-01-2008, 12:19 PM
it's a busy time for sure <G> they are fun to watch as they are racing and jumping about.
Thanks for the updates ladies.
poshscot
05-06-2008, 01:13 PM
Jan, as promised, your goodies got posted on Thursday, so should be with you soon. I keep changing my mind about what I'm doing with my stash from you - I wish I were more decisive!! I keep trying to convince myself that faffing is part of the creative process, anyone else with me?
Lou x
NYJunkie
05-06-2008, 04:08 PM
I'd love to give this Postcard swap a try. I've made several fabric postcards in the past -- but used my own stuff. It will be fun using someone else's fabric ingredients. Please let me give this a try. Thanks.
Pippin
05-06-2008, 04:10 PM
I am up for another round please! Have finished Carol's and will post a pic here once she recieves it!!! It is called Lollipops
Posh, I received your wonder package today. Will get right on the PC, oh so many ideas, so little time.
NYJunkie, you are most welcome. This is a fabric, fiber swap. Looks like Pippin is ready to join you in a swap. So the first thing is to send each other some ingredients to make a PC with. You can include beads, ribbons, charms, sequins and whatever else will work with the fabrics you send.
Lollipops sounds great with "dyed hankies"?
You are all so special and have really created some very special memories and gifts. Thanks for all your creative energy here and you great communications.
NYJunkie
05-06-2008, 04:57 PM
Thanks for letting me join. I know Pippin, so I'll PM her.
poshscot
05-10-2008, 04:16 PM
JAN, That didn't take long to get there!! I've made a start on yours, so much choice, it took me ages to make the first cut of fabric, but its well on the way and I'm seriously thinking of sending it naked, so keeping it fairly flat, if I chicken out its because I couldn't resist adding beads/sequins!!!
stillatthetop
05-11-2008, 02:01 AM
Whew. Sorry for this delayed update. I PMed poshscot earlier, but then had to get back to "stuff". I received her postcard last week. It is grand. I have hers finished and will be mailing as soon as funds allow. I will post pics to my gallery soon.
Mrs Ragbrutty
05-11-2008, 03:40 AM
Hey kids I'm alive and however else the song goes.
Monach, I am creating postcards for you. The first is done - it was just something I had on my mind. Obviously I was thinking of this when I put together your bits and pieces so it was amusing to see the overlap. Another I am doing is far more experimental for me at least, may or may not work.
I have a busy day ahead of me today - I'm running my first ever race today, only 10k, but it's enough for starters. Then I'm cycling home. about 35 - 40 miles.
No reason why I shouldn't get your card packaged and posted tomorrow, don't think it will travel naked and arrive in one piece. Might try scanning it tonight if I can stay awake that long.
Hope all is well with everyone. Need to get going now.
Kity.
monarch
05-11-2008, 01:51 PM
mrs. ragbrutty's postcard........Since you didn't send me any matertial for the background, I use some fabric I bought awhile back......I also use a few of my own things which I normally try not to do but I ruined a ribbon that you sent me and a couple of charming things that I was going to use.......Sorry.......but I do hope you like this.....
I used green netting on the right side and added beads and decorative stitching, added you flowers that you sent and added seed beads and a dangly thing that you sent me....Also a blue seed bead circle to the center.......Colors didn't scan tooo well......
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2482889165_5df1b13226_m.jpg
LilMissFirefly
05-11-2008, 02:22 PM
i'd love to be part of a pair if i may!
TheeCoyote
05-11-2008, 03:35 PM
So, is this going to be an ongoing thing? Are people going to keep signing up and being paried up in perpetuity?:cute:
Wow! It is nice to hear from some of you "quiet" ones. Seems like many are in process to complete your trade even if you are running race, biking long treks, planning PC's and all the fun stuff you now have as stash to dream about.
LittleMissFirefly welcome, we should have a partner for you soon. Maybe TheeCoyote would join you. We will keep this thread active as long as we have interested participants. It only takes two.
Carol your PC is beautiful. I love the elegant look of this one.
Naked is fun to mail and I find the small seed beads seem to travel. I do glue the thread down on the back so it would not rip out as easily if there was a tug on the bead.
Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day.
monarch
05-11-2008, 08:38 PM
Jan - Thanks for you nice comments.......I still haven't gotten pippen's stuff yet..........You can also sign me up again and looks like I'll wait for a partner......
NYJunkie
05-12-2008, 03:44 PM
My ingredients went out to Pippin today.....
TheeCoyote
05-12-2008, 06:33 PM
Can I do two?
I would like to be paried up with the next two in line, Monarch and LilMissFirefly.
I often have a LOT of down time at work. This is something I can take with me to keep occupied and do something productive.
I'll check back later.
Ok you are on Coyote and monarch. Partners 14: LilMissFirefly and TheeCoyote. Partners 15: TheeCoyote and monarch. On the first page, first post I have updating records of our partner swaps. You can always check there. Along the way I have been posting updates too.
Pippin
05-12-2008, 09:44 PM
Your parcel is on its way NYJ!! Have fun with the rest!!!
goatgoddess
05-13-2008, 12:04 AM
Pippin - I finally have your postcard done and will be sending it off in the morning :)
5622
Pippin
05-13-2008, 12:14 AM
That is just lovely GG, thanks so much! It is coming naked isnt it!!!
Was the picture an ingredient? That is a great PC, what fun. Do the "girls" have some history attached to them?
goatgoddess
05-13-2008, 09:49 AM
I can send it naked - it should make it ok :)
I added the girls - they are off a cd of pics - when I print out pic on fabric I try to fill the sheet up so this was one I had sitting around, everything else is Pippins :)
Ahh that explains the girls and no personal story. I thought maybe Pippin sent those pic's to personalize the card. You did a great job on that card Debra.
Posh, I am getting your PC all arranged in my head. Will be on it's way soon.
Pippin
05-13-2008, 10:43 PM
Carol have you got my package yet?? It seems to be taking its sweet time getting to ND!!
monarch
05-14-2008, 10:41 AM
NO I haven't.......
Pippin
05-14-2008, 05:39 PM
This is very annoying! Must send out positive vibes to the posties!!!!
NYJunkie
05-19-2008, 11:25 PM
Pippin, I got your extremely fat envie of ingredients today! This is going to be quite a challenge to use most of the ingredients in a card....my brain is beginning to turn...hope it doesn't start smoking. Thanks so much for all the fabric/fibers.
TheeCoyote
05-20-2008, 12:13 AM
My "kits" for monarch and LilMissFirefly are packed, sealed and ready to go. I forgot to include batting. Sorry. I'm hoping you have something suitable on hand. I sent some decorative thread, but you will each have to use some of your own thread (or floss) too. Sorry, hard to predict these things. Oh, and I hope you have at least one very skinny needle.
Pippin
05-20-2008, 09:45 AM
Glad it arrived safely with no tire tracks NYJ!! Any sign of yours Carol?? It was mailed weeks ago?
NYJunkie
05-20-2008, 05:17 PM
Pippin, did you get my envie of fabric?
Pippin
05-20-2008, 05:26 PM
Not yet, but yesterday was a holiday here so no mail!
Pippin
05-20-2008, 07:30 PM
It was waiting for me when I got home!! some yummy stuff to play with too! Thanks
monarch
05-21-2008, 03:35 PM
mrs ragbrutty's postcard was finally mailed today.....I pm her for an address but she didn't get back to me and this morning I ran across her address...
Pippin
05-21-2008, 05:37 PM
Still no sign of my package Carol????:no:
monarch
05-21-2008, 06:17 PM
Nope.......
Pippin
05-21-2008, 07:40 PM
Now this is just ridiculous!! Two packages that dont make it to ND? I am worried that the postcard will get lost as well. My cards for another swap have not got there, yet two out of three packages that I sent last week to Nebraska and NY are there already within a week.
OK I will package up a third envie of goodies and get it out tomorrow! I know the address cannot have washed off if it got wet as I always use marker. Nothing has been returned either.
poshscot
05-22-2008, 04:25 AM
Jan, your postcard was posted yesterday - I was very brave and sent it 'naked'. Hope it gets there in one piece!!
Lou x
Posh yours will be posted tomorrow morning, so they will cross in the mail. I too am limiting the bulk so I can mail it "naked". Thanks for letting me know it is on a journey to Minnesota, I'll let you know when it arrives.
TheeCoyote
05-23-2008, 03:18 PM
Ingredient packs sent out to LilMissFirefly and Monarch today.
Gezza
05-23-2008, 03:26 PM
This sounds like a challenge, can I join please??????
You bet Geraldine Gezza. Another partner will be along shortly.
The weekend is almost here and we need to do a little house cleaning on this thread. Please correct the following.
Partners 11, Pippin and monarch still waiting for ingredients to arrive from Pippin...blame it on the Postal Service, #12 PC is on it's way then this group is complete, #13 1/2 Ingredients have been received from Pippin and NYJunkie, #14 TheeCoyote has sent out ingredients, monarch has not received them, Carol have you sent yours out to TheeCoyote?, #15 TheeCoyote and LilMissFirefly, TheeCoyote has sent her ingredients has LilMissFirefly?, and new player #16 Gezza and monarch are partners.
Pippin
05-23-2008, 04:45 PM
My lovely postcard has arrived from GG! It is so pretty I just love it!
Thanks for letting us know, the posting of GG PC really appeared to be a beautiful card. Way-to go GG!
monarch
05-24-2008, 05:43 PM
I haven't sent to theecoyote yet.......I have a note and ingredents will go out Tuesday..........After June 1st I'll have more time for these (my 4 x 4 fabric pages swap will be done) so please partner me up with gezza.......
Summary of me...............
I have goatgoddess to make......
Waiting on pippin's package.....
Waiting on theecoyote's and will send to her Tuesday
and will send to gezza on Tuesday...............
monarch
05-24-2008, 06:24 PM
Received a fantastic postcard from pippin!!! I love it sweetie!!! Thanks so very very much!!!!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2518778555_cc630caeaf_m.jpg
Gezza
05-24-2008, 07:54 PM
[QUOTE=monarch;114963]I haven't sent to theecoyote yet.......I have a note and ingredents will go out Tuesday..........After June 1st I'll have more time for these (my 4 x 4 fabric pages swap will be done) so please partner me up with gezza.......
Thanks Carol, i'll get your envy sent on Tuesday as well!!!!! I never did one of these before so here's hoping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
Pippin
05-24-2008, 09:42 PM
SO glad to see the postcard made it Carol, at least this proves that a, I do know your address and b, there isnt a general moratorium on mail between Ontario and North Dakota!! As to where the goodness those other packages of goodies are...who knows!!
goatgoddess
05-25-2008, 03:43 AM
so glad it made it there in one pcs Pippin :)
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