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ircabbit

ircabbit
Date Joined: April 28, 2009
Last Online: January 31, 2010
Birthday: February 15
Country: United States

About Me

I'm an engineer who dabbles in all kinds of crafting. Right now I'm working on my first quilt, a gift for my niece. It is a mix of embroidered and patchworks squares and I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product. I just heard about swapping, but it looks like a fantastic way to get new inspiration.

Favorite Books

I mostly read sci-fi and fantasy books. Right now I am anxiously awaiting the next Jim Butcher book. I am also in love with Anne Bishop, Jeaniene Frost, and Patricia Briggs.

Baking

I love to bake and I am hoping to find some new recipes. Health and taste are my priorities (versus appearance). Cookie and dessert recipes are my favorite.

Craft Interests

I have yet to run into a craft that I don't like. I dabble in a bunch.

Cardmaking - I have made handmade cards for Christmas and birthdays, and I am always looking for cool paper and cute stamps (I am only interested in Christmas or non-holiday/non-special occasion stamps)

Sewing - I worked with my Mother on projects from a very young age, and am currently making my first solo quilt. I have also made bags, skirts, and other small projects. I am interested in fun fabrics, including scraps and new project ideas.

Embroidery - I just finished embroidery nine squares for my niece's quilt. For every one that I did, I liked it more and more. I would love to swap embroidery patterns or projects.

Crochet/Knitting - I think my problem with crochetting is that I haven't been using good yarn. I don't like the way that acrylic yarn feels, so I think I need to try more cotton yarn and other natural fibers. Let me know if you have suggestions for good yarns. :)

I have also done some woodworking and machining, but I no longer have the tools available to make this practical.

Favorite Music

I like pop music that is significantly influenced by folk and country.

Movies and Television

The Whole Nine Yards
Sabrina
While You Were Sleeping
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
The Office
House M.D.
Venture Brothers

Likes

I like a simple color palette; I love 2 color quilts, black and white fabrics, and sparsely patterned fabrics. I don't get really excited about busy prints, but I always love red and white polka dots.

I like flavored black teas and chai teas, and if I'm in a tea swap, I'm always ok with loose leaf even if the swap says bagged only.

Ratings

Goldie rated for Jelly Roll Mania - Polka Dots on Sep 3, 2009
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Comment: thank you so much great fabrics:)
bettflow09 rated for Jelly Roll Mania - Polka Dots on Aug 29, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for all the different fabric and strips you sent!!! I love them all:)))
melovetea rated for Ribbons & Buttons #7 on Jul 27, 2009
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Comment: I am so impressed, I was waiting patiently. Thank you soooooooo much.
Response: I'm glad it finally arrived! Hope you enjoy. :)
mbhp12 rated for Eco-bag swap (US only) on Jul 25, 2009
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Comment: Nice handmade bag. I got it yesterday and just used it this morning at the grocery store. My only recommendation would be to make the handles longer, otherwise it was a prefect size. Thank you!
Response: Oh good point... I guess when it is full of groceries it might be hard to close those short handles. I will make them longer next time. Thank you!
mommy2000 rated for Let's Make A Needlebook on Jul 22, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the needle book. I am glad to see you checked my profile and went with a cherry theme = heart.
grimmlynn rated for Homemade Bookmarks on Jul 20, 2009
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Comment: They are all absolutely beautiful. I love them all. They are already keeping places in my craft books!
vanessalouise rated for Reversable Purse on Jul 13, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the beautiful bag =)
stellunasoleil rated for Favorite Color Swap #3 on Jul 9, 2009
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Comment: I LOVE the purse SOO much! Thank you thank you. I've been looking for a new bag for a awhile and now I have one! I love the fabric and the tea and everything!!! Thanks =)
Response: :D I am very glad that you liked it. I had fun putting together the package.
Lynnie rated for Black and White Fat Quarter Swap on Jul 8, 2009
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Comment: Ruth, what pretty fabric...I love them both! Thank you so much! Lynnie
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Comment: Thank you for wonderful tea! =)
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Comment: thanks hun
Love2Teach rated for Handmade Bags Swap on Jun 24, 2009
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Comment: Wow, you really out did yourself! I love all the fabrics, I wish I could sew like you!!
Response: Thank you! I am very glad that you like it. :)
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Comment: Thankyou for the squares... the fabrics are ver pretty!!
Response: You are most welcome. :) I enjoyed sewing with the cheery fabrics.
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Comment: I absoloutely loved these squares!!!! and thank you soo very much for making them blue. They are much too pretty to put in my quilt, I think I may make a table runner out of them :-)
Response: I am so glad you like them! I spent forever in the fabric store trying to match fabrics, so I'm very pleased to know you are happy. :)
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Comment: Thanks for the recipes, that pie sounds yummy!
Hollyvia rated for Tea lovers swap !!! on May 24, 2009
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Comment: What an amazing package full of tea :) I love your little notes on each tea bag... it was wonderful to open this package, I can't wait to try all your favorite teas xxx

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 12 0 0
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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

sweetavalanche on Oct 22, 2009:

Hey Ruth! Good to see you here too! :-)

biasbabe on Jun 18, 2009:

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To the Nuts for Sewing Group

Love2Teach on Jun 1, 2009:

Thanks for Joining my handmade bags swap! Happy Swapping!!

Hollyvia on May 14, 2009:

Hiii :) Can't wait to receive your tea swap !! I al ways rate as soon as I receive a swap so don't wprry I'll let you know when I receive it... I might not tell you next week as I will be on holidays at my parents so I won't know what I receive here in Luxembourg but as soon as I get your swap, I'll let you know, ok?!! take care xxx Oli

Love2Teach on May 6, 2009:

Thanks for joining my comfort food swap! Happy Swapping!

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