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SEW KNIT CROCHET FELT QUILT EMBELLISH TOTE Swap

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SEW KNIT CROCHET FELT QUILT EMBELLISH TOTE Swap
Swap Coordinator:purplewhimsy (contact)
Swap categories: Handbags  Knitting  Sewing 
Number of people in swap:24
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 2, 2007
Date items must be sent by:April 10, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

You'll send one hand made tote bag (or you can purchase a blank canvas one and embellish it up) to one person. Minimum size is 8.5inches by 11inches, so that we can tote a magazine or papers, or craft items or whatever. For this first one, let's make it sender's choice on color, style, etc..

I am having so much fun crafting, creating, and swapping, that I've come up with another idea. If it goes over well, maybe we'll do it again. If I do it again, maybe we can do a theme or color based one.

Anyway, it's simple. Just one handmade tote bag, sender's choice, to one person. You can sew it, knit it, crochet it, felt it, quilt it, or embellish a purchased blank one, Minimum size is 8.5 by 11 inches. (for those of you not using the USimperial measurement system, ally converted the measurements into centimeters: approximately 22 x 28 cm).

Swappers must have a 4.7 rating or higher. Newbies MUST contact me before signing up.

That's it! Let's have fun!!!!

and p.s. If you are so inclined, slipping a little goodie or two into the tote bag before sending it off would be oh so thoughtful, but not required.

and p.p.s. You could also purchase a simple straw handbag and embellish it, as is shown in the picture. This is a straw handbag/tote I purchased at a thrift store and embellished it with crochet and fabulous yarn and now use it as my embroidery tote. Just another idea..... you don't have to limit your creativity on this one! Just make sure you do some sort of hand crafting on the item!!!

Discussion

ukquilter 02/10/2007 #

This is timely as I have just embarked on a plan to make a fabric bag for every unfinished (no make that in progress) sewing project I have... that's lot of bags, so I'd love a swap one.

Winnie 02/11/2007 #

Hi! I would like to know bag's size in centimetres, please. (Im waiting to sent a couple of swaps before sign up to that swap)=)) Winnie

FingersInc 02/11/2007 #

I just hosted one like this, and had a great time ( minus the 3 flakers ). but am so glad to participate again!! Thanks for hosting.

alicepalace 02/11/2007 #

28x22cm, approx. :)

purplewhimsy 02/11/2007 #

Colleen, I guess I missed seeing yours! Let me know if you have any tips or anything to pass along.

Thanks, ally, for the conversion. I'll edit my post to put it in the description.

purplewhimsy 02/15/2007 #

Wow, looks like Jen is going around giving people a rating of 1 before the items have even had a chance to show up!!!!!!! For the two people signed up here that this affects, don't worry about it. One thing I have learned on Swap-Bot is patience, and compassion. Anyway, just wanted to reassure people that I take situations into account, and no one signed up as of now need worry. You're all fine.

NotYetTheDodo 02/20/2007 #

Hej - I am happy to be in again - and this time I am really looking forward to also receiving a tote! :-)

user6217 02/23/2007 #

This is my first swap and I would love to participate in it.

Winnie 02/27/2007 #

What do you mean with "tote" bag? Sorry, I speak spanish =)) Does mean the same of handbag? Just for secure, I would like to send correct requirements. =))) Thanks!

purplewhimsy 03/ 2/2007 #

A TOTE BAG IS JUST A SIMPLE BAG TO CARRY OUR THINGS IN. IT CAN BE A HANDBAG IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT TO MAKE. JUST MAKE SURE THAT IT IS A MINIMUM OF 8.5inches by 11inches, or 22cm by 28cm.

SINCE A TOTE BAG ISN'T VERY HEAVY, THIS SWAP IS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL.

YOU MUST EITHER HAVE A RATING OF 4.7 OR IF YOU ARE NEW, CONTACT ME DIRECTLY THROUGH SWAP-BOT'S MESSAGE SYSTEM. THE LINK IS ABOVE. IF YOU HAVEN'T CONTACTED ME DIRECTLY, THEN I WILL HAVE TO BAN YOU FROM THE SWAP.

FOR NEWBIES, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LEARN TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE DESCRIPTION. THAT'S PART OF BECOMING A GOOD SWAPPER.

gramsbuttonbox 03/ 2/2007 #

hello, I am new here, but I do have a couple ratings, now, so I'm not sure if that means I'm "still" new or not, but I'd really love to join your swap, if that's okay. MaryB

user5769 03/ 2/2007 #

I'm so excited about this swap. I knit and crochet all the time and so for this swap I've tried a couple of new things and it's been a lot of fun. Maybe I should have waited to ask my partner about preferences, etc. but I was just too excited to wait to start on my bag! There are so many great things you can do, I think this swap is one of the best I've seen so far. Thanks so much for hosting it! Hope everyone has fun! SandyB

1CrazyQuilter 03/ 6/2007 #

Margarita I sent your tote bag off today, i hope you like it.

NotYetTheDodo 03/ 7/2007 #

Fingers Inc-Colleen, your bag is one the way. Nobody knows, how long things take to the USA... (I just ordered fabric, which came after 4 days!!! Other stuff took over three weeks...) but let me know, when it arrives.

user5769 03/ 7/2007 #

Wow! I never realized how much purple crayon it takes to cover up the "INGLES" on the plastic grocery bags! And all this glue and glitter gets pretty gloppy too. Whew! I sure hope my partner appreciates all this work!!!!!!! ;)

user5769 03/ 7/2007 #

Wow! I never realized how much purple crayon it takes to cover up the "INGLES" on the plastic grocery bags! And all this glue and glitter gets pretty gloppy too. Whew! I sure hope my partner appreciates all this work!!!!!!! ;)

user5769 03/ 7/2007 #

Wow! I never realized how much purple crayon it takes to cover up the "INGLES" on the plastic grocery bags! And all this glue and glitter gets pretty gloppy too. Whew! I sure hope my partner appreciates all this work!!!!!!! ;)

FingersInc 03/11/2007 #

NotYetTheDodo...your bag has arrived !! Wow, I'll have to take a photo of this one, and put it in the gallery. the vinyl fabric will be great to take to the beach, or to carry cans of pop (Coca-cola) in !! you put a lot of work into this, and it is really a fun tote bag! Thanks.

NotYetTheDodo 03/12/2007 #

Colleen - I am glad you liked it! :-) And - it already came?! Sometimes the mail system surprises me! I sent it on the 6th...

Winnie 03/18/2007 #

Bev, I received you package!!! Thank you very much!! I love it!! I love all stuff: the patterns, the magazine its beautiful, I really apreciate youre gift. Hugs Winnie

nifferjjl1980 03/22/2007 #

Mona, your bag is on it's way!

Windchimes 03/23/2007 #

PurpleMorgan: Are you going to set up a Flickr group for us to post what we have made (obviously not until they are received, but it would be fun to see all of the bags)?

Winnie 03/23/2007 #

I will post it in the gallery on the top of the page

sylviascreation 03/26/2007 #

Tri-State Linx: I've posted you bag today and the post lady said that it would be there in a week's time. Please do let me know when you get it and I really hope that you would like it. Happy spring time to all

user6631 03/26/2007 #

Sylvia you have a bag coming from me!

FingersInc 03/27/2007 #

A fun bag is on it's way from U.S. to Australia !

user2668 03/28/2007 #

I receive my Bag on the mail and I absolutelly Love it, ! million Thanks to 1crazyquilter.

Is a teabag in the colors that I love.

Thank You very much you are such a talent quilter.

user2668 03/28/2007 #

I receive my Bag on the mail and I absolutelly Love it, ! million Thanks to 1crazyquilter.

Is a teabag in the colors that I love.

Thank You very much you are such a talent quilter.

FunToScrap 04/ 4/2007 #

PLEASE post pictures if you can. I just LOVE looking at what people got. Warmly, Chy

sylviascreation 04/ 5/2007 #

Well, a wish come true!! I've just posted the bag I've got. I love it soooooooooooo much

craftersbag 04/ 9/2007 #

I wish mine would come!

purplewhimsy 04/10/2007 #

Thank you to everyone who is following through and sending out your gorgeous totes!!! And thank you to those who have posted pics for us to see in the gallery here on this page.

I hope everyone has a good experience, and some fun with this swap. It's my last swap here on Swap-Bot. so thanks to all who participated.

sylviascreation 04/11/2007 #

I think you are leaving this swap rather fast, it is not finished and there are some who did not send their swaps and I'm sure that there are some who did not get their swaps

What next??

NotYetTheDodo 04/11/2007 #

Oh, I wish min ewould come, too.... Purplemorgan, who is my partner, and should I contact her to hear where my bag is?

TriStateLinx 04/12/2007 #

Hi Sylvia,

I just wanted you to know that I just received my bag a minute ago and I love it. Thank you so very much. I really like the way your applied the buttons. Very nice.

Tri-State

sylviascreation 04/12/2007 #

I'm very happy that you like it and I hope that it will of good use to you.

FunToScrap 04/13/2007 #

Sylvia, your bag is adorable. I am glad it was posted in the gallery.

FunToScrap 04/13/2007 #

Purplemorgan, I am sorry you are not doing any more swap. It will be sad to see you go. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your profile. Warmly, Chy

Windchimes 04/14/2007 #

Mine is finally able to be mailed - recipient and hostess know the circumstances - although I am getting it to post office today, it will be postmarked Monday because of the time I can get there - it is open just a little bit of time on Saturday and I can't get there before the Saturday postmark. But it is on the way.

Purplemorgan I hope you reconsider staying at Swap Bot. You will be missed - give it some time and reconsider. We would miss you!!

Adelle

sylviascreation 04/15/2007 #

FunToScrap, Thank you, (Mistry designes) made a great job and all who have seen it are impressed of the handwork and say that I'm lucky to get this bag. Did you see the one I've made to Tri-State Linx?

user5769 04/19/2007 #

I received my adorable tote bag from "Spinning Pretty" yesterday. And, it's RED, my favorite color. I'm still working on my digital camera cord issue, but I'll get it posted asap. Love to you all, and especially to you SP for the thoughtful gift. Sandy

Bearynice 05/ 4/2007 #

I am disappointed that I have not received my bag from Britta If it is coming on the slow mail or if it was sent late it takes the fun out of a swap. I am never going to send late or use slow mail ,I don't want my partner to be sad.My partner got hers weeks ago. I think if you can't be passionate with your swap then don't join. Bev

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