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Spring Purse Knit Kit Swap

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Swap Coordinator:JP (contact)
Swap categories: Handbags  Themed  Knitting 
Number of people in swap:20
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 20, 2007
Date items must be sent by:April 20, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Spring is around the corner! And what is nicer than knitting a new Spring Purse...unless it's having a friend send you the goodies to knit your new Spring purse! :)

PLEASE read through All of the rules before signing up! DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS SWAP IF YOU DON'T INTEND TO SEND A PACKAGE! If you didn't send in the Winter Scarf Knit Kit swap, don't bother signing up for this one.

Participants in this swap will send/receive the following:

  1. A purse pattern
  2. Yarn and notions to complete the pattern
  3. Knitting needles to make the purse
  4. Some Spring related goodies (Easter, flowers, etc)
  5. 2 Small items that could be carried in the new purse (examples: lip gloss,small mirror, change purse, cell phone holder, etc)

Minimum Kit value is $25, not including postage.

Give your Kit a theme related to spring or a yarn/knitting theme or one of your choice....Easter, baby animals,flowers...whatever floats your boat! Be creative and have fun!

PLEASE: No cheap acrylic yarns, or broken/damaged knitting needles. You can send used needles, but just make sure they are in perfect knitting condition and the right size for the pattern you send. Send something you would love to receive!

Contacting your partner after swap assignments are made IS REQUIRED in this swap. That way you can get to know each other, and your partner can let you know about color preferences, the size of purse they could use, and if they have any allergies to fibers or other things (pet hair, smoke, wool, etc).

Because of problems with bad swappers, nobody with a rating of less than 4.5 will be allowed to sign up. If you have received a bad rating that you feel is unfair, message me and perhaps we can work something out.

New swappers who are not yet rated are welcome to sign up, but those with no rating are required to MESSAGE ME to let me know that you are serious about swapping and won't flake on the exchange. Once I have your word that you will follow the rules and send a package, you're good to go! If I have not received a message from a non-rated swapper by the swap sign-up deadline, they will be removed from the swap before partner assignments are made.

Those with two bad ratings (1's or 3's) will not be allowed to join this swap.

Those who join this exchange and do not send a package to their swap partner will be put on a list of "Bad Swappers.''Bad swappers will be banned from any future exchanges that I coordinate!! And the list may be provided to other swap coordinators if they request it. So....if you don't plan to send....don't join this exchange!!! Play fair.

That's a lot of rules, but it helps ensure that everyone receives a package.

Discussion

Neenbug 02/28/2007 #

I was not going to sign up for any more swaps for awhile but decided to do yours as I have had good luck with your last swap and you went beyond the call of duty on the lucky charms swap to send extras to my daughter who has been burned on several swaps. You sure make it fun! Swap bot has been a real pleasure for me and I can't wait to put together this kit. I already have several ideas.

Jeaneen

JP 03/ 1/2007 #

Glad to have you swapping with us Jeaneen!! :)

user5917 03/ 2/2007 #

Sent a message and I hope it got there. I still don't have a rating from my first swap. I know she got my package so I am hoping it is okay that I signed up for this one. I had a great time doing the Winter Scarf Knit Kit.

brnwebgrrl 03/ 4/2007 #

JuliW is a fabulous swap-mistress. The Winter Scarf Swap was great fun and I look forward to this Spring Theme purse swap.

TriStateLinx 03/ 7/2007 #

Hi Everyone,

I was also in Juli's Winter Scarf swap and I loved, loved it. So I'm going to participate in this one too. I can't wait.

knittingauntie 03/12/2007 #

Hi Juli I am back again to swap too...I really enjoyed putting together the kit for the scarf swap and can't wait to get my partner for this swap. Sharon (your scarf-swap partner)

sylvielea 03/15/2007 #

Hi !!!

Winter scarf swap was a very pleasant swap !!! I'm sure this one will better !!! Do you have links for sping bags patterns . In France I found nothing !

sylvielea 03/15/2007 #

Sorry for my english :-))) of I'm speaking about SPRING bag patterns !! bags made with cotton, bambou not felted bag !

I will take some english lessons :-)))

sylvielea 03/15/2007 #

Sorry for my english :-))) of course I'm speaking about SPRING bag patterns !! bags made with cotton, bambou not felted bag !

I will take some english lessons :-)))

sylvielea 03/15/2007 #

Sorry for my english :-))) of course I'm speaking about SPRING bag patterns !! bags made with cotton, bambou not felted bag !

I will take some english lessons :-)))

Wierdlings 03/17/2007 #

I am so ready for this swap, I have my idea, some of the goodies, and a pattern in mind. I just need my swappie!!!

~Wierdlings, the anxious

Winnie 03/18/2007 #

Well, I had no much luck in the scarf swap, so I pretend to have luck in this!!! I have never knit a purse bag before, but I will searching some pattern that I like to send or will make it myself!! I will love this swap, I love knitting!!!! And Im happy and hopeful, because Juli is a very good coordinator!! Happy Swap for all!! hugs

Neenbug 03/20/2007 #

I have all the goodies nearly assembled! Can't wait to send them out. Jeaneen

JP 03/20/2007 #

I'm getting ready to assign partners for the swap! :) Please remember: Contacting your partner is a requirement of this swap so that you can find out their basic preferences,and if they have any allergies, etc.

And gals....here are some basic questions to answer for your partner when they contact you:

  1. Favorite colors?
  2. Colors you don't like??
  3. What is your knitting skill level? Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced?
  4. Are you allergic to anything?
  5. What goodies do you carry in your purse? And, what spring related goodies would you like to receive?
  6. What size/type of purse would you prefer?

Your partner isn't obligated to send you any specific pattern or type of yarn. Your preferences are suggestions. The package minimum is $25, so you will be getting the fixins to make a great purse!!

Hugs! Juli

knittingauntie 03/20/2007 #

Bring it on....have been looking for patterns - I am thinking "beach bag" or other "spring/summer" pattern - although if I was swapping with someone south of the equator it would actually be their "fall/winter" on the way...can't wait either way... Sharon

Winnie 03/20/2007 #

Hi! Im waiting for to know who will be my partner!!! As Sharon said, I need to know where my partner will be from, so Im from southamerica, and tomorrow fall begins. =(( But Fall its a great month to knit!! It make easier the pass of the time and makes home more interest to stay.

I would like to make a little question, or better an ask. I need someone to help me. I cant find stitch markers in my city, I dont know if there are in my country, so my cuestion is if somebody wants to do a swap with me, I could send whatever you want and you would send me stitch markers.

If somebody is interested in this personal swap, please contact me. =)) I would appreciate so much. Hugs Winnie

Winnie 03/20/2007 #

Sorry, I wrote That fall its a great month, I did want to say season :p

Wierdlings 03/21/2007 #

Still no partner for me yet.. sniff!

~Wierdlings

Wierdlings 03/21/2007 #

Shannin your package is packed and ready to go in tomorrow's post!

::yeah::

I hope you like it!

~Wierdlings

DaCraftyLady 03/22/2007 #

Ohhh I like the beach bag idea....I have my partner and I am going to email her some of the questions....Looks like this is a long swap time...Gives us time to shop for our partner...

Neenbug 03/23/2007 #

I emailed my partner but she has not responded. Going to try again if not I am just going to send what I think she might like!

Winnie 03/24/2007 #

My partner as not responded me either... but well, I will waiting for a while, because I still have time to send to... Anyway, I hope she respond me soon!!! =))

knitster 03/24/2007 #

I got my kit ready! I will go to the post office tommorrow. It is going all the way to Chile, so it may take a while to get there, but I hope she likes it!

knitster 03/24/2007 #

I got my kit ready! I will go to the post office tommorrow. It is going all the way to Chile, so it may take a while to get there, but I hope she likes it!

TriStateLinx 03/28/2007 #

Hi Wierdling,

I just received you package. WOW. You really hit it straight on the head. Thank you so very much.

DaCraftyLady 03/29/2007 #

I have not gotten an email from anyone? I emailed my partner and I am shopping now for her purse items....But no one has emailed me to ask anything?????? :(

Wierdlings 03/29/2007 #

I am so glad you like it! It was so much fun to shop for it and then to try and fill it.

Take care and lots of hugs! ~Wierdlings

knitster 03/29/2007 #

I sent my package today, I hope my partner likes it!

TriStateLinx 03/30/2007 #

Hi Kris,

I just wanted to let you know that I am sending your package off in today's mail. You should receive it early next week. Please let me know when you receive it.

fireemtgirl 03/31/2007 #

I bought everything for my kit today and it should be out in the mail Monday or Tuesday depending on when I get it packaged up.

winemakerssister 04/ 6/2007 #

I'm ready to send my package but forgot to ask my partner for her street address :::sign::: It'll go into the mail soon.

I'm getting a bit worried -- I haven't yet been contacted by my other partner...

Heather P winemakerssister

user6279 04/ 7/2007 #

I received a great package from Tri-State Linx! The package included the Ms. Poppins Bag pattern from Interweave Knits (Fall 2006), 2 beautiful skeins of blue/grey/white Cotton & Ecospun Yarn, needles, a pen, highlighter and small notebook, and a Easter Cream Egg. Yum!!! Thanks again, Sherrin! Happy Easter, everyone! Kris in NH

user5917 04/10/2007 #

Sylvielea.....I put your package in the post today. I really hope you like it....

DaCraftyLady 04/12/2007 #

I sent my box out yesterday to Jeaneen in IN...hope you like it...

Wierdlings 04/17/2007 #

Haven't heard from my partner at all. Perhaps it will be a surprise! I love surprises.

~Wierdlings

JP 04/17/2007 #

The swap deadline is approaching!! :) Time to get those Purse knit kits into the mail!!!

IF you haven't emailed your partner during the exchange, please do so now!!!! Emailing your partner during the swap is part of the swap requirements! It's a bit late to be emailing for preferences, but at least touch base and apologize for not contacting them sooner!! If you want a 5 rating for sending and following the swap requirements, then better email your partner during the swap!!!

Hugs! Juli

Neenbug 04/19/2007 #

My box will leave the US tonite or in the morning. Got sick with the yukky flu and it slowed me down a few days. Added some extra goodies to make up for it though! Hope you like it Tiamaria.

JP 04/20/2007 #

My package is going out today to Julie (tennisrallygal) in MA. I hope she likes the purse and the goodies I picked out for her!

Today (April 20th) is the mailing deadline for the swap...so if you haven't mailed out your package yet, let's get them in the post gals!!!

Hugs! Juli

user6279 04/21/2007 #

Amy, your package should be there by Monday! Hope you enjoy it...it left here on Thursday. :)

knittingauntie 04/23/2007 #

My package went out to my swap partner Brooke in St Charles IL on Saturday - Hope you like it Brooke... Sharon

knitster 04/23/2007 #

I got my package today from bwisefamily. I absolutely love it. She went way over the required amount. I got enough yarn to make 2 purses and she sent 2 patterns! I also got the coolest Paris notebook, a pen, burts bees lip gloss, and all kinds of scrapbook stuff. If I could rate you with 2 hearts I would! You are amazing! Thanks!

user6279 04/24/2007 #

Hi Amy,

I'm so glad you liked the package. :) Happy Knitting! Kris in NH :)

user4951 04/24/2007 #

I am so excited to get my package - and I'm even MORE excited for when my partner gets hers! Brandy - I hope you like yours! I had so much fun shopping for the goodies and notions. Please let me know when you get it - I would imagine no later than tomorrow! :)

Neenbug 04/25/2007 #

Thank you crochetaholicdebb for the amazing package! And the yarn is my favorite color! Love it!!!!

user5917 04/26/2007 #

Brookielou.......I got my package today. I LOVE it!!!! I can't wait to get started. Gummi Savers are one of my favorite snacks.

DaCraftyLady 04/27/2007 #

your welcome Mustang girl..glad you liked it!

user4951 04/28/2007 #

Brandy, I'm glad you loved it! I wanted to send more snacks but I was afraid they'd melt! I thought those were safe!!

Thanks for letting me know! I had fun planning it for you :)

I thought you could really have some fun with that pattern...do stripes, or polka dots, or whatever, rather that just how it's written. Regardless, it looked quick and super cute!

DaCraftyLady 04/30/2007 #

Thank you Evvelyn from DC I got my package today and it was beautiful I loved the yarn and the cute pen...I also got the pattern. Thanks So much...

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