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Date Joined: October 10, 2009
Last Online: March 31, 2010

Country: United States

About Me

I'm female, single and I have two cats and a dog. I lead a quiet crafty life.

I like warm drinks especially tea and hot cider, but I like coffee and hot chocolate too. I drink a lot of loose tea - I have about 40 different types at present.

I bike to work daily - or at least I will as long as chicago's weather holds out. I do it partially out of a like of biking, part out of a commitment to the environment, part as a weight control measure, and part as a money saving means. I have my own kayak which I use a bunch- though I think it's officially too cold here to do that any more this year.

My favorite color is green. I especially like it in combination with Brown, grey, purple or pink. I think the only color of green I don't like are neon green and puke green.

Anywhooo - I'm excited to be here and get swapping, if you want to know anything just ask...

Favorite Crafts

I like knitting and I'm pretty good at it. Most of what I knit fall into the catagory of accessories - hats, gloves/mittens, socks, wraps and throws. I like knitting lace patterns. I like to knit toys for my pets too. Most of the time I use natural fibers, though I like using soft microfiber stuff and occasionally use fun-fur type stuff. Right now I'm teaching a group of my co-workers how do do more than just knit and purl.

I'm learning to quilt. I'm just starting - my first project is a t-shirt quilt with a simple pattern of squares. My sister is having a baby March and I'm thinking about making her a baby quilt next.

I work in a library and I make notebooks out of the old slip covers from the books. We have a bindery and I enjoy being able to get in there and use the tools. I also like to make book thongs.

Favorite Books

I read a lot of mysteries. I'm a bit addicted to the 'cozy' mysteries published by berkley prime-crime. I also like historical mystery/adventure stuff and fairy tales that are re-written or that are a new twist on an old story. I also enjoy the fantasy end of science fiction. I like vampire fiction.

I'm really into philosophy, especially the study of ethics. It was one of my majors in college and it is something that I still read a lot of and I collect books that are interesting spins on philosophy. (ex the tae of piglet)

Please Don't Send

I have a gluten intolerance - so please don't send me cookies or candy that has any kind of wheat in it (like kit kats, twix or crunch)

Please don't send overtly religious stuff, it's just not me.

Look and Feel

I like black and white photography. Especially landscapes. Ansel Adams is my favorite. I also like the work that Andy Goldsworthy does. I like how he uses natural materials, and repetative marks. I also am intrigued by the way so much of his art is temporary.

I also like the look of vintage stuff. Not 70's look vintage but like 20'3 and 30's or victorian looking stuff.

I like lace, keys and locks. silouettes - especially those of a bird on a branch, and things that have repetitive marks. I like maple leaves and oak leaves (maple for my time spent in Minnesota and Oak for Illinois).

A-Z list

I saw these on other profiles and thought I'd do one to expand mine some.

Amigurumi (crocheted dolls) I love them, but I’m no where near good enough at crochet to make them…

Bubbles, butterflies, book-thongs

Cats, china (the pottery kind)

Dogs, darkness, daybreak

Ear Cuffs – yes, very random. I have nickel allergy so I don’t wear many pairs of earrings anymore cuz I can only wear ones with gold posts… but I love wearing ear cuffs instead.

Fiber – most of my craft work involves fiber work – sewing, knitting, weaving, I love it all. Mostly I use natural fiber, but sometimes I really like the sparkle you get from Fun Fur.

Gardening – this spring I am starting my very first urban garden – seed contributions are welcome.

Handmade from the Heart – If you made it with love – I will love it too.

Ice cream – nuff said

Jelly Beans – my favorites are jelly belly’s fruit flavors

Kangaroos and Koalas – My grandma was from Australia and it makes me think of her.

Locks and Keys – in images, art and charms – even just old ones sitting on the shelf/

Mail – thus participating in swap bot – I’m all fro keeping the US postal service alive and still in business.

Notions – charms and clasps that are pretty always please me.

Ornaments – whether for a Christmas tree or for a person either is fun.

Puzzles – I especially like Sudoku and Kakuru puzzles

Quiddich – ok so that’s code for Harry Potter – I’m a Fanfiction junky – there – I’ve said it.

Rainbows- whether in the sky or projected on my wall by a prism, they are beautiful. I'm not as mush a fan of the iconic arch kind - but abstract representations of rainbows are wonderful.

Sunshine – on my window makes me happy

Tea – loose tea is preferable – but I drink most anything.

Umbrellas – and parasols – yes odd but I like waking in the rain.

Vampires- will not overboard about it (I’m not Goth, nor do I think they really exist, nor do I want to be one) – I do like a good Vampire fiction.

Wood – in sculptures, furniture, jewelry, - something about the natural material appeals to me.

X marks the spot – yay scavenger hunts and buried treasure.

Yarn – natural fibers are best – but I’m open to blends as long as it’s soft.

Zoos – every family vacation as a kid we always went to whatever zoo was in whatever place we were going, so I’ve been to a ton of them and probably have more random animal knowledge than any 10 normal people.

Ratings

panda1957 rated for Crochet or Knit Cup Cozies on Feb 10, 2010
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Comment: never rec'd with re-rate after receiving.
Ky rated for Felt/Fabric/Knit/Crochet Pin Cushion Swap on Jan 29, 2010
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Comment: Will change when I receive something.
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Comment: This was mailed out 12/21-way past the mail date deadline plus no email to me. The host sent me an angel package. I do appreciate you sending though. One item says best used by September of 2008 and the other is chipped and clearly was not washed or rinsed out. She did contact me to tell me her boyfriend did not mail out when she asked him to. I told her to change the date to when she actually mailed out the item. This was on 12/15, the message is showing unread. I wondered why I never heard back from her. It could be on its way. Her profile shows not on past 12/14. I will gladly change the rating if something shows up.
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Comment: The owls were adorable! I actually hung these in my kid's play area!
Ari rated for Tea-bag and Tea-bookmark! on Dec 31, 2009
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Comment: I PM'ed when the swap hadn't arrived a month after the mailing deadline, and you mentioned re-sending it on Dec. 8th. Unfortunately, I haven't received anything to date. Will change this rating if the swap arrives.
brnwebgrrl rated for Knitted Sweater Ornament #2 on Dec 2, 2009
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Comment: What an adorable little sweater ornament! Thanks! She also sent enough extra yarn to make another one. ;-)
freyacz rated for Tea-bag and Tea-bookmark! on Nov 23, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for this package. I love the teabags, these are one of my favourites. And bookmark is also very nice :) Thanks again!
withlovemeg rated for Snowflake Ornament Swap on Nov 14, 2009
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mila61 rated for Knitting Book Switcheroo Swap on Nov 12, 2009
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Comment: Thanks, I did not have this book!
RedRobinnj rated for Snowflake Ornament Swap on Nov 6, 2009
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Comment: I just got 3 crocheted snowflakes in green, white and red. I was very excited to get it. Thanks,
RedRobinnj rated for Handmade fabric necklace swap on Nov 6, 2009
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Comment: I received a crocheted necklace today with what looks like a knitted flower, very intreging--thanks so much.
JKupsh rated for Tea for Three #7 on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for these interesting teas!! They look amazing!
carlyschluter rated for Tea for Three #7 on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the tea you sent me :) Those small stitch holders are cute and will come in handy, thank you! My stitch holders are just plastic but these are much nicer :) Carly
ArizonianbutmissesMichigan rated for Tea for Three #7 on Oct 23, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the teas. The silver item with the cat stickers, what is that? No note was included so I have no idea if it is tea or cat nip. Be sure to put swap name in envy or on the outside, if possible. :)
Response: Whoops - it's a cookie that has tea in it. - sorry about that.

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Comments

mousepoo on Oct 19, 2009:

Thanks for joining my bracelet swap. Welcome to swapbot. I really enjoyed reading your profile. I love philosophy and redesigned fairy tales. And vampires, as long as they aren't emo. I like old vintage keys too. I want one as a necklace.

kraftykj on Oct 12, 2009:

Welcome to Swap Bot! Your going to love it here!! I am sending to you the Tea for Three #7...Karen

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