SWAP: Fiber lovers swap (due April 28)

[Katxena]

Swap Due Date - April 28, 2008
Signup/withdraw date - April 14, 2008
Returns mailed - May 3, 2008
Fiber pieces: 6 or 12 1-yard (0.9 meter) pieces
Number of participants - 20 maximum (10 international)

This swap is full. Thanks for your interest!


I feel like I never have the variety of fibers I want for my altered art projects -- if you are in the same boat, this is the swap for you.

Send in an envelope of 6 or 12 1-yard (0.9 meter) pieces of fiber, and get the same number of pieces back. Fibers should be nice quality ribbons and funky yarns (*no* fine threads like beading or embroidery threads) -- this is not an opportunity to get rid of junk. Please send in only things that you would be happy to receive yourself.

Please read the following guidelines carefully, paying special attention to the sections in red.

Labels: Please attach a label to one end of every piece of fiber you send. To make a label, cut a small piece of cardstock (1x1 inch would be big enough), punch a hole in it, and tie the end of the fiber through the hole. On the label, write your UserID. Every piece of fiber must be labeled to make sure I don't send your own pieces back to you!!!! Also, this will allow everyone to know who their fibers came from.

Multiples: You can choose 6 for 6 or 12 for 12. You can send more than one piece of the same fiber -- but you can send no more than 3 of one fiber. This means that if you are sending 6 pieces, you must send at least 2 different fibers. If you are sending 12, they must be of at least 4 different fibers. I will try to make all returns completely unique (that is 6 or 12 pieces with no repeats), but that will only be possible if everyone sends in a diverse selection of fibers.

Postage: Everyone must contribute postage for their own returns. Send a large, loose label with your address (a piece of plain paper is fine) -- do not send a return envelope. I really, really do NOT want it.
US participants, please enclose $3 in stamps or well concealed cash.
International, please enclose $3 in US dollars or US stamps OR send me $3.25 via paypal (kristie@papaya-palace.com) -- the extra 25-cents is to offset the paypal fee. If you use paypal, please make sure to put your UserID and the name of this swap in the memo field.


Wishlist for returns. You may also send me a wishlist for your returns, asking for certain colors or kinds of fibers. I suggest broad guidelines, like "earthy colors" or "spring colors" or "no metallics" or "reds please! duplicates of reds ok!" or "yarn-type fibers preferred". Please write your wishlist on a simple card (an ATC-sized piece of cardstock would be perfect), and make sure it has your UserID on it. Send your card with your fibers. I will do my best to accommodate your requests. Please be aware that some or all of your returns might not comply with your wishlist.

Allergy issues. Please make sure that your fibers are clean and do not smell of smoke or mothballs or pets or anything else -- and make sure they are free of substantial pet hairs. I will return all fibers that do not meet this requirement to the sender, at the sender's expense. I will not be able to control the content of the fibers in your returns, or the environment they come from. If you are worried that you might be allergic to your returns for one reason or another, this is probably not the swap for you.

A (p) after a participant's userID means they have sent their postage by some means.

Participants (limited to 10 international)
1. Asena (P)-- received!
2. awmaw (P) -- received!
3. poshscot (P) (UK) -- received!
4. monarch (P) -- received
5. kynara (P)-- Received
6. alteredmommy (P) (Canada) -- Received
7. babbetto (P) -- Received
8. pippin (Canada) -- Received
9. Sue W (P) (Australia) -- Received
10. Barefootchef (P) -- Received
11. Kneisi07 (P) - Received
12. Eepy (P)(Canada) -- Received
13. detephoto (P) -- Received
14. Ria (UK)
15. Coffeelatte (P) -- Received
16. Art4mysanity (P) -- Received
17. amyfaerie (P) -- Received
18. katilady (p) -- Received
19. Ariaya (P) -- Received
20. Goatgoddess (P) -- Received
and me, of course!

Shipping multiple swaps: If you are in more than one swap I am hosting, you may combine your shipments to me in one envelope. However, I ask that you [I]please organize them for me and clearly label everything -- for example, you could put your chunky pages for one swap in one ziplock bag and your fibers for this swap in another, and then put both of those in one envelope for mailing. Please also make sure to include separate labels for each swap, and to send postage for each swap.

[Asena]

Oh, me for SURE! I am sitting on a gazillion skeins of yarn of all types, bought for a venture that didn't pan out. Count me in for 12 different! :D

Is it OK if I mail this together with my Chunky pages, or will that mess you up?

[Katxena]

Welcome Asena! I decided to start this swap because I just used up the last of the amazing fibers you sent me several months ago!!!! :)

It's fine to mail them together, but it would help me a lot if you could put them in separate bags or envelopes inside one outer envelope.

I think we need at least 6 people to make this swap viable, so don't start cutting your fibers until I get a few more sign-ups.

[awmaw]

I have a serious addiction to fibers and ribbons (and papers and paints and stamps and inks and ... sigh) Anyway, I would love to join your swap. You can count me in for 12 different also.

[poshscot]

I love fibres, please count me in.


Lou x

PS Does funky knitting wool count?

[monarch]

You can sign me up, please........

[Katxena]

Welcome awmaw, poshscot and monarch! I'm happy there are so many fiber enthusiasts who are interested! :)

[kynara]

I'd love to join this swap! I inherited my mother's addiction (awmaw) to fibers hehe and have an even larger collection than her! :cool: But am always willing to expand my collection!

Please sign me up for 12!

thanks!

[alteredmommy]

please do sign me up for 12 as well Katxena! I have tons of fiber stash to share (and a few colour gaps to fill in) :spinny: Thanks for letting us send along with the chunky pages!

[babbetto]

Well, in that case you had better sign me up as well.
AM you are getting me into all sorts of trouble around here.

[Pippin]

I have to confess to a large stash, so sign me up and I will snip this weekend before i run off to the UK!!!

[alteredmommy]

Well, in that case you had better sign me up as well.
AM you are getting me into all sorts of trouble around here.

but fun trouble Babs:D

[Katxena]

Welcome kynara, alteredmommy, babbetto and pippin! :) It looks like we definately have enough interest for a viable swap. Yay!

[Katxena]

PS Does funky knitting wool count?

Oops! I didn't see your question before. Yes, funky knitting wool counts. In fact, I just bought some today especially for this swap! :)

[Katxena]

but fun trouble Babs:D

It's about time that *both* of you got into much more trouble around here. :)

[Sue W]

I would love to play ... sign me up please!! :yes:

[Katxena]

Welcome Sue W!

[babbetto]

It's about time that *both* of you got into much more trouble around here. :)

Yeah, probably ;)

[Katxena]

My favorite local art store is shutting it's retail location -- everything is 25% off! One of the reasons it's my favorite store is that they sell good quality ribbons for $1 a yard. You know where I'm headed after work today, right? :)

I'm distressed that the store is closing, but I'm hoping some retail therapy will take the edge off.

[awmaw]

Kat - I'm heading out of town for the weekend but I'm stopping at the post office to mail my swap on the way.

Sorry to hear about your store closing. In this little town where I live we have lost our scrapbooking store, our quilting fabric shop, our family owned arts/craft store (that was here since forever) and our Joann's. All that's left is the (shutter) Walmart. We have to drive an hour to get anything. I do a lot of internet shopping - but there is nothing like hands on retail therapy.

[kynara]

Kat - I'm heading out of town for the weekend but I'm stopping at the post office to mail my swap on the way.

Sorry to hear about your store closing. In this little town where I live we have lost our scrapbooking store, our quilting fabric shop, our family owned arts/craft store (that was here since forever) and our Joann's. All that's left is the (shutter) Walmart. We have to drive an hour to get anything. I do a lot of internet shopping - but there is nothing like hands on retail therapy.

So true so true! Nothing around here. But she fails to mention all the 'retail therapy' she's gonna get this weekend while out of town. ;) while i'm stuck at work.
Cant complain too much i guess cause she's got my kids with her. Hehe so while she's getting 'retail therapy' i'll be getting some 'quality time' with the supplies i already have. Lol

Speaking of supplies... Katxena, would you PM me your address so i can get my fibers in the mail to you, please? I forgot to get it from mom before she left. She had it from a previous swap. Thanks!

[Katxena]

No problem, I'll send you a PM kynara!

I can't wait to see all the fiberlicious goodness. I have an idea for how to make a fiber organizer with my binditall. I'll give it a try this weekend and report back on how it goes.

[barefootchef]

I've been looking at this for a bit. Can you sign me up please? I just can't resist!

[Katxena]

You are welcome barefootchef! :)

[knesi07]

this is perfect for me...just starting out in the "chunky world"
sign me up please

[Katxena]

Welcome aboard knesi07! :)

[Katxena]

Someone PM'ed me with a good idea about mailing. If you make your labels bigger (say ATC-sized or index card sized), you can use them as bobbins and wind your fibers around them. Then you can tape them to something (like the inside of an envelope or a piece of cardstock) to keep them in place and make them really flat for mailing.

I'll probably do something like that for the returns -- if you'd like to use a larger label and do the same to send to me, that would be helpful, and might even be cheaper for you to mail!

[Katxena]

Whew! I went to a play last night and got home very late, so I haven't done anything for this swap. I plan to start getting things organized tomorrow though, since people are already mailing, I want to be ready to receive and track everything. Have a great weekend everyone!

[knesi07]

mine are ready and going postal tomorrow! thanks kristie...this was easy!

[Katxena]

I received a package of lovely fibers from awmaw today. It's a wonderful diverse selection! Thank you for the extra.

[detephoto]

oooh, what a great way to refresh my arts supply -- can i play? :)
amanda (detephoto)

[Katxena]

Absolutely detephoto, you're in!

[eepy]

Oh! Me too please, if you've got room for aNother Canadian!

[Katxena]

Absolutely! Welcome eepy! :)

[Ria]

Oh yes please - would like to get some new ones!

[Katxena]

Cool! Glad to have you on board Ria! :)

[coffeelatte]

I'd like to sign up for this one, please...

[Katxena]

You are welcome coffelatte!

[kynara]

I put mine in baggies and let the air out. That made them flat. ;) The fibers I sent are flexible enough to be able to be flattened though.

Mine are packaged up and going to the p.o. tomorrow. Hope you like em, and hope I didn't send any of the same that mom sent. She showed me the ones she was sending and by the time I got home to pick mine out, I'd forgotten what she had. lol!

Someone PM'ed me with a good idea about mailing. If you make your labels bigger (say ATC-sized or index card sized), you can use them as bobbins and wind your fibers around them. Then you can tape them to something (like the inside of an envelope or a piece of cardstock) to keep them in place and make them really flat for mailing.

I'll probably do something like that for the returns -- if you'd like to use a larger label and do the same to send to me, that would be helpful, and might even be cheaper for you to mail!

[Katxena]

Thanks kynara -- I'll let you know when yours arrive!

[poshscot]

My fibres are in the post..........

[Katxena]

Cool! I'll let you know when they arrive poshscot.

[Asena]

:embarrassed: I went into Hancock Fabrics today after some puzzle ribbon... and ended up with more yarn. Some of the expensive Lion Brand yarns were clearanced at 50% off. I managed to restrain myself to 4 skeins, all different. I'll be passing some of those along.

[eepy]

Puzzle ribbon?

[Asena]

April is Autism Awareness Month in the US (don't know about other countries), and the jigsaw puzzle ribbon is the symbol, like pink is for breast cancer.

http://www.ribbonribbonsandbows.com/store/image.php?productid=663

[eepy]

Thanks, asena... I've never seen that very appropriate symbol before. I don't do television so it sometimes takes me a while to catch up with new things.

[kynara]

Oh i loove that puzzle ribbon! I'm gonna hafta hunt some down! (An i'm not usually a 'ribbon person' i lean more towards just fibers) thanks for posting that!

[Asena]

Kynara - Hancock Fabrics stocks it, that's where I bought it yesterday. If you look for it online, Offray makes it, and the name is Jigsaw. It also comes in a multi-pink color combo.

[art4mysanity]

Oh wow, this is fabulous. I've often looked at skeins of interesting fibers and yarns but I always pass because it's really too much quantity and there isn't anyone else I know in my area that does altered art so I can donate to or trade with (lots of scrapbooking, stamping/card making and quilting though - maybe all the Miami altered artists are incognito?) Anyway, I'd love to participate so if you could, please sign me up.:jiggy:

[Katxena]

You are welcome to join us art4mysanity. Your hesitation to buy whole skeins of fibers is consistent with my own motivation for this swap. It's hard to get the variety of fibers that we would all like to have without buying a bigger house to store it all in! :)

[amyfaerie]

awesome idea! please sign me up for 12! :cute:

[Katxena]

Glad to have you amyfaerie!

[amyfaerie]

i'll have mine in the post tomorrow . . . all of mine is ribbon, but that's because i'm always hating to buy whole skeins of yarn for as much as i use. i'm excited to get some different stuff to play with! :D

[Katxena]

Hey everyone! Don't forget that you can include a wishlist for your returns in your fiber packages. No one has done so yet, but don't hesitate!

I can't promise to send you what you wish for, but I'll try!

[katilady]

May I join? And since I only have a small ruler may I ask the dumb question of how many inches there are to a yard? Thanks!
Kati

[Asena]

36 inches to a yard, Kati! (12 inches to a foot, 3 feet in a yard.) ;) Most folks can get a good ballpark on a yard by measuring a length from nose to outstretched arm fingertips.

Hold one end of your yarn/ribbon/whatever to your nose. With your other hand, stretch out sideways with your arm level to the floor and turn your face away from that outstretched hand. I just did this with a measuring tape and got exactly 36 inches but only by lengthening the line by turning my face away. (Left hand out, face turned to right.) Does that make any sense? I tried to find a pic online to illustrate...

Just found this tidbit: "King Henry I in 1220 defined a yard measurement was from the tip of his nose to the tip of his outstretched fingers (how many used this method today to measure a yard)."

[Katxena]

Welcome katilady! :)

(it's true -- there really are no stupid questions!)

[Katxena]

There are just 2 more spots left!!!

[kynara]

Kynara - Hancock Fabrics stocks it, that's where I bought it yesterday. If you look for it online, Offray makes it, and the name is Jigsaw. It also comes in a multi-pink color combo.

We don't have a Hancock Fabrics around here... (southern Illinois) 'Course we don't have much of ANYthing LOL But I'll look online for it. Thanks for the info!!

[Ariaya]

Oh! I just saw this! Can I play?

[Katxena]

Sure! Glad to have you Ariaya!

One more spot left! :)

[Asena]

I got this and my chunky pages in the mail to you this morning!

[Katxena]

Awesome! I'll let you know when they've arrived!

[art4mysanity]

Katxena, mine are going out in today's mail - they are all fibers - I had a blast at the craft store yesterday buying whole skeins, something I'd resisted doing before. Now that I think about it, fibers are a good little "thank you" to enclose with a trade. I think people might like getting a few yards of varying fibers as a little thank you, perhaps?

[Katxena]

Fibers would be a great extra to include in a trade. Cool idea!

I'll let you know when yours arrive! :)

[katilady]

Thanks all for the tips! I have my collection picked out...a mix of fibers and ribbon. I am excited to get some new stuff!

[katilady]

Katxena, mine are going out in today's mail - they are all fibers - I had a blast at the craft store yesterday buying whole skeins, something I'd resisted doing before. Now that I think about it, fibers are a good little "thank you" to enclose with a trade. I think people might like getting a few yards of varying fibers as a little thank you, perhaps?

I think that is a great idea to enclose some ribbon or fiber as a thank you! Someone I am trading with told me they were sending me some goodies to work with and I was so surprised! I am going to start doing that too!
Kati

[goatgoddess]

sign me up please - have a huge basket of fibers :)

[Katxena]

And goatgoddess snaps up the last spot! Yay! :)

[katilady]

Sent off my goodies for the swap today! I hope they arrive safely, lol.
Kati

[Katxena]

I received packages today from eepy, kynara, & kneisi07! Thank you all for the extras. The fibers that are coming in are so much fun! Y'all are going to love your returns.

[Katxena]

I got fantastic packages of fibers today from Poshscot and Asena. What an amazing assortment of goodies!

[Ariaya]

Mine are in the mail today! I sent a mixture of ribbons, chenille, and wool fibers.

The Wool ones are marked and sealed so hopefully no one who has issues with wool will react.

[Katxena]

Thanks Ariaya! I'll let you know when they've arrived safely. :)

[Katxena]

I received fibers today from katilady, amyfaerie, and SueW! Thank you all very much for the extras. The bag where I'm storing everything for this swap is looking very enticing! :)

[Katxena]

As more and more packages come in for this swap, it's becoming obvious to me that I asked for far too much postage. I thought the packages would be bulkier and would cost more to mail. I've over estimated the postage by about $1 per package.

I'm very sorry for this -- it's never my intention to make money off of a swap!

I can handle this in a couple of ways. (1) I can refund $1 in postage by either sending back your cash or stamps, or issuing a pay pal refund, depending on how you sent your postage (and obviously, those of you who haven't sent yet would send me only $2.00). Or, (2) I can go shopping and send everyone an extra fiber bonus with their returns.

I'd prefer option 2 because it would be more fun for me -- and logistically easier. But I understand if people prefer to get their postage or cash back. I'll go with whatever most people want. Please post in the thread or PM me to let me know whatever you'd prefer.

I'm sorry!

[katilady]

As more and more packages come in for this swap, it's becoming obvious to me that I asked for far too much postage. I thought the packages would be bulkier and would cost more to mail. I've over estimated the postage by about $1 per package.

I'm very sorry for this -- it's never my intention to make money off of a swap!

I can handle this in a couple of ways. (1) I can refund $1 in postage by either sending back your cash or stamps, or issuing a pay pal refund, depending on how you sent your postage (and obviously, those of you who haven't sent yet would send me only $2.00). Or, (2) I can go shopping and send everyone an extra fiber bonus with their returns.

I'd prefer option 2 because it would be more fun for me -- and logistically easier. But I understand if people prefer to get their postage or cash back. I'll go with whatever most people want. Please post in the thread or PM me to let me know whatever you'd prefer.

I'm sorry!

I say more fibers! You can never have too many and I know how much fun it is to shop for them! But I will go along with whatever the majority wants so you don't have to try to remember who wanted what.

[awmaw]

woo hoo - more fibers! Katilady is absolutely correct - you can't have too many fibers!

Seriously, Katxena, I will also go along with the majority or whatever you would prefer to do.

[kynara]

more fibers sounds great to me too!

[babbetto]

So I guess that means when I send mine in I need to send the extra postage so I can have some cool new fibers too, eh? ;)

[Sue W]

More fibers sounds good to me as well!! ;)

[Asena]

Whatever's easiest for you, but I would *never* turn down more fibers!

[Katxena]

I prefer a one-size-fits-all solution. It seems like most people are ok with getting extra fibers, so that's the solution we'll go with. I will wait until closer to the deadline, and then I'll take all the postage and go shopping. I'll try to fill in gaps in people's wishlists!

I'll plan on sending extra pieces of fiber/ribbon to everyone -- as many pieces as I can possibly manage. If you have not yet sent you package in, please go ahead and send the originally requested amount for postage!

I'm so sorry for this mistake. I promise I won't repeat it in round 2 (y'all are up for a round 2, right?)

[awmaw]

It just keeps getting better!! Round 2 - bring it on!!!

Went to CKC-St Louis this past weekend. Spent Friday at the convention, shopping and classes. Then on Saturday we went shopping. We went to one of the most amazing stores, Red Lead. I have shopped with them online (redleadpaperworks.com) but if you live anywhere close it is worth the trip to visit them in person. Very inspiring. Anyway, I have added to my fiber/ribbon stash quite considerably and would like very much the chance to share.

[kynara]

Did my mother just use the phrase 'bring it on'?!?
Hehehe

Seriously tho... A 2nd round would be cool with me too :)

[Katxena]

I will be delighted to host a second round -- count on it.

[katilady]

Count me in on a 2nd round as well!

[Katxena]

I received a fiber-licious package from art4mysanity and a fiber-ific package from ariaya today!

[Ariaya]

Thanks for letting me know it got there Katxena!

I love the idea of more fibers! Woot! And you get to go shopping too! Cool!

[alteredmommy]

sent mine off today, this swap has opened my eyes to what a ridiculously large stash of fiber I seem to have. like theres ever enough:laugh:

[Katxena]

I'll let you know when your package arrives AM! I'm impressed with the diverse assortment of fibers and ribbons you all are sending! I was a little worried that it would be a lot of the same, but that's not the case at all! :)

[coffeelatte]

I say go shopping!

[goatgoddess]

I'll be sending mine out this weekend with the chunkies :)

[Katxena]

I'll let you know when they've arrived gg!

[barefootchef]

I've got mine together and just need to pack them up...there are 12 of them.

[amyfaerie]

i'm excited about this . . . i collect more ribbons than yarns, so i look forward to having different fibers to play with for a change!

[art4mysanity]

I'm all for more ribbons/fibers instead of postage refund. Woohoo! This is even better ... little extra surprise. I'm a ribbon fiend so when I went shopping for this, I bought all fibers and if it's not to much trouble, I like to get some different fibers back. (I forgot to state a preference when I mailed mine off.) Hey Katxena, please count me in if you do a round two. :laugh:

[Katxena]

I made up a little card with your preference art4mysanity! :)

I did some fiber shopping yesterday -- this wasn't for the "extra" it was for a personal trade I'm doing. I found the coolest two-tone ribbon. It's a light teal on one side, and an intense teal on the other. I'm sure it will make it's way into this swap somehow! :)

[eepy]

Mmmmm, teal. One of my favourite colours!

eepy (who wouldn't ever hint... no, no, not me)

[kynara]

oh I forgot to mention, I found a hancock fabrics over by st louis the other day! and bought 5 yards of that awesome puzzle ribbon! It's even prettier in real life!

[Katxena]

Cool! That puzzle ribbon is pretty.

[knesi07]

shopping? did i hear shopping? that's what i want to do. has anyone ever shopped at tinsel trading company in manhattan? i haven't been there yet, but it is on my list to check out when i have a free weekend (which doesn't seem to be in the near future :mad:). someone on one of my other groups told me about it. vintage ribbons, buttons etc.

[Katxena]

I received some beautiful fibers from Alteredmommy yesterday -- you all are going to love your returns! :) Thank you for the extra.

[coffeelatte]

I remember someone in another group sayng that their husband had bought for them at Tinsel Trading Co. Wish my husband would do something like that. (They do have a website and the prices on some things are not unreasonable at all!)

[monarch]

My package is being mailed today........

[Katxena]

Thanks for letting me know!!! I'll let you know when it arrives. :)

[Katxena]

I received fibers from barefootchef (so pretty!) and goatgoddess (so luscious!)!!! Thanks for the extras both of you!

[coffeelatte]

Mine is also going out today.

[Katxena]

I received a great packages of fibers from Monarch today -- I sat and petted them for about 20 minutes, they are so pretty! Thanks for the extras.

[Asena]

I sat and petted them for about 20 minutes, they are so pretty!

No one walked in on that, right? No one's going to haul you away in a jacket with extra-long sleeves? ;)

[babbetto]

I have officially sent my fibers in as of today!
And I've so totally got a mental vision of you petting and cooing to your new fiber friends Kat!

[Pippin]

I am sitting here wondering if I put a note in with mine??? Anyway the extras are for you in case I didn't and you get to wondering if I can count to 12!!!!

[katilady]

And I've so totally got a mental vision of you petting and cooing to your new fiber friends Kat!
HILARIOUS!

[art4mysanity]

Hey, fibers are warm fuzzies after all.

[Katxena]

No one walked in on that, right? No one's going to haul you away in a jacket with extra-long sleeves? ;)

My family is used to me doing far stranger things. Trust me. :goofy:

I'm going shopping for the extra fibers for this swap on Sunday. I decided to wait until most of the returns were in, so that I had a sense from people's wish lists what they would like. I'll probably mail out the returns on May 3.

For those of you who are also in the Creative Life swap, I'm probably *not* going to combine your returns. I feel like that would lead to potential mistakes, so you'll be getting two envies back!

[Katxena]

Oh, and I wanted to mention -- after everyone gets their returns, I'll be asking you for feedback about this swap. I'd like to do it again, but I want to find out how it worked for everyone. I'm probably going to put up an online survey about it, because I have several specific questions for you all.

[kynara]

*salutes* question away cap'n! I'm awfully good at givin my opinion... especially when its not asked for. Lol!

[Katxena]

Be warned -- I do survey research for a living! :) I'll try to contain myself to just a few questions though.

[Katxena]

I got fibers in the mail yesterday from detephoto -- you all are not going to believe the sequin trim she sent!!!!

I love this swap!

[Katxena]

I received a fun package of fibers from coffeelatte today! :) Thank you for the extras.

[Katxena]

An excellent bundle of fibers arrived from Pippin today!

[katilady]

Yippee! I am so excited to get my returns!

[Katxena]

I probably won't mail them until Saturday. Swapping them out is taking some time -- I'm trying very hard to send everyone an assortment of completely different fibers (with no repeats) and I'm also trying to make sure I don't send you anything that's too similar to what you sent in.

You won't believe this, but I'm actually photographing each person's fibers and using the photo for reference when I select fibers to send back!

[coffeelatte]

Would love to see all the fibers that were sent! Thanks again for hosting, Katxena - and I do hope you'll do it again!

[Katxena]

I'd like to host this again, but I'm not sure when. I wouldn't be able to host for a while -- my fiber collection is not that extensive, and I'd end up sending repeats out to people, which doesn't seem fair.

If someone else wanted to host this again, that would be cool with me. I mentioned that I'm going to post a poll to get feedback about this swap -- I'll share that info with anyone who wants it.

[katilady]

I probably won't mail them until Saturday. Swapping them out is taking some time -- I'm trying very hard to send everyone an assortment of completely different fibers (with no repeats) and I'm also trying to make sure I don't send you anything that's too similar to what you sent in.

You won't believe this, but I'm actually photographing each person's fibers and using the photo for reference when I select fibers to send back!

Wow you go all out, thank you!

I would gladly host another one when I have the ability to host swaps, which will be in June I believe. But someone who can do it sooner should go for it, I would gladly participate!

[Ria]

Hi, I have just received my pack back in the post - stating I had address wrong, Could you forward me your address again, I was sure I had got it right - too late for this trade though, shame though, I was looking forward to getting some new threads etc>

:arghh:

SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Asena]

I hope I'm not talking out of turn here... but Kat, if you want to hold mailing out until Ria's arrive, I don't mind waiting.

[monarch]

I don't mine either......

[barefootchef]

Neither do I...

[Katxena]

Thanks everyone!

People have been very generous in sending me extras. I think that rather than hold up the swap, I'll mail out all the returns, and when I get Ria's fibers, I'll swap hers with some of the extras and my stash.

US postal rates are going up soon, and I want to make sure to get these out before they do.

[Asena]

Good point! I keep forgetting about the postal rates! :goofy:

[Katxena]

Quick update: I've swapped out all the fibers! Hubby needed our car today, so they will be going to the post office tomorrow! :)

[barefootchef]

Thanks for all of your hard work!

[Pippin]

It must have been fun to play with them all!! Looking forward to seeing these!

[katilady]

YAY! I am excited! Thanks so much!

[Sue W]

Wow ... I can't wait to receive them and start using them !!! :daydreaming:

[Katxena]

These actually went postal today, not yesterday. I'm sorry for the slight delay.

This has been a great swap. Thank you all for playing!

[monarch]

I can't wait to see them!!!!

[poshscot]

I love it when the postie pops by with one of these swaps!!

[Katxena]

There really is nothing better than swap mail, is there?

[coffeelatte]

Fibers arrived here yesterday -- thank you to all you contributed! There were some wonderful selections in that envelope and I am eager to put them to use!

[Asena]

My fibers arrived today! *happy dance* Thanks for hosting this, Kat!

Many thanks to everyone who sent the fibers, especially: Pippin, Eepy, Kynara, SueW, alteredmommy, poshscot, goatgoddess, monarch, knesi07, awmaw & katxena (who had to go shopping for more - hope it wasn't too much of a bother!).

[katilady]

I am so excited to get mine. This will be my 1st swap returns and what a fun one, eh? I'd love to see pics of all the fibers and will try to take one of mine when they arrive!

[art4mysanity]

Woohoo! I received my returns and let me tell you, it's is a great variety! Thanks Katxena for doing this swap. I received fibers from Barefootchef, Ariaya, Alteredmommy, Pippin, Goatgoddess, Asena, Detephoto, SueW, Babetto, Katxena and Kynara. Thanks everyone!

[coffeelatte]

Great idea on the photos, katilady. I will try do snap a pic!

[barefootchef]

Wow, what a beautiful array of fibers that arrived in the mail. This was really fun to open. Thanks to knesi07, alteredmommy, eepy, Babbetto, Goatgoddess, katilady, Kynara, Art4mysanity, awmaw, Poshscot, and katxena...now to try and leave feedback/rep points for everyone!

[katilady]

I received some yummy goodness from: Asena, Knesi07, Goatgoddess, Ariaya, Amyfaerie, Alteredmommy, awmaw, Babbetto, Katxena, Eepy, & Monarch. I have left rep points and iTrader. These are my 1st swap returns ever and I couldn't be happier! Thanks so much!

I will take my own advice and show a pic once I am done studying for my ASL final (test is tomorrow!).

Added Pics!

[goatgoddess]

Wonderful fibers rec yesterday - Thanks for having such a fun swap Katxena!

off to leave rep points for babbetto, knesi07, coffeelatte X2, Poshscot, Katxena, amyfaery, Alteredmommy, Monarch, Kynara, Ariaya, and eepy!

going to be so fun to use!

[coffeelatte]

Here's a photo...I will have to check all the labels to make sure I've given rep points to all who contributed!

[kynara]

I received wonderful fibers from awmaw, goatgoddess, katilady, asena, coffeelatte, katxena, knesi07, pippin and poshscot! Thanks!! and thanks to katxena for hosting and buying us the extra fibers!!

[awmaw]

This was a such a fun swap! I have received such fabulous fibers! Thanks to coffeelatte, katilady, Monarch, eepy, Pippin, Ariaya, Knesi07, Goatgoddess and especially to Katxena, our hostess.

[Katxena]

I'm so glad returns are arriving safely! I've been enjoying my fibers from this swap -- thanks everyone!

[poshscot]

Kristie, thanks for hosting this fab swap. My goodie bag of gorgeous fibres have arrived safely, off to leave rep points etc.

[Sue W]

My fibres arrived today ... they are so cool!! Thank you to Barefoot chef, Ariaya, Amy-faery, Detephoto, Alteredmommy, Pippin, Goatgoddess, Art4mysanity,Babbetto, Kynara, Asena and our wonderful swap host Katxena. I'm really looking forward to using them.

[Katxena]

I'm so glad our far away friends are receiving their packages!

[babbetto]

I'm so happy with my returns that I posted a pic of them in my gallery. Still unable to grasp the concept of thumbnails in the thread. :huh:

[eepy]

Good sign! If Australia and UK have their returns I should be next!

eepy (the Canada) post

[Pippin]

Great fat envie of fibres today! Yummy!! And the best bit is even though I have a large drawer full of fibres there was only one that i already have!! The cats enjoyed it too when I wasnt looking!! off to do the reps etc

[alteredmommy]

I'm still waiting on Canada Post too eepy.....

[alteredmommy]

oh boy fiberlicious mail today!! Thanks to Katxena, barefootchef, detephoto, poshscot, monarch, asena, amyfaery, ariaya and eepy for the gorgeous fibers! An extra thankyou to Katxena for hosting this swap, the extras are great:)

[eepy]

Fibers have arrived at Loon Island, much to the delight of the resident cat, Sammy Dustball! I've rescued them from him and will send some points as soon as he goes down for his nap.

Thanx to Katx both for hosting a great swap and for lots of fibers, and to awmaw, monarch, pippin, katilady, art4mysanity, coffeelatte, knesi07 and the barefoot chef!