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koiwabiru

koiwabiru
 Original Member
Last Online: April 30, 2009

Country: Australia
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About Me

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What I have pledged

30 yo living in Melbourne, in sunny Australia. I live with my husband, a cat and two spaniels.

*** Please be aware that I have a cat, and that she like to snuggle when I knit, and [despite my best efforts] she has gotten into my fabric roon. This means that I cannot guarantee that anything from me will be free of pet hair : (. I do try to keep her separate from what I am doing, but for people with allergies, I thought it would be prudent to give a head's up. ***

Favorite Music

I love punk and ska, as well as electronic music and rap - but I can appreciate most genres of music. Having said that, I don't really a lot of time for new school folk pop.

Favorite Movies

Ghost Ship, Carlito's Way, The New Guy, Buffalo Soldiers, The Usual Suspects.

Favorite Television

Probably the Boondocks - but I don't watch a lot of TV.

I have loved the Wire, but am too chicken to watch the final few episodes of the last season, because the happy endings I want for some characters aren't going to happen.

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy knitting and sewing and embroidery - and will have a go at most fibre crafts. I can't crochet for nuts!

Likes

Red or mostly red fabric scraps are very welcome as I have red scrap quilt project - which I am lacking fabric for!

I love blues and greys - muted colours generally, but I enjoy cold weather colours. I am not keen on purple or yellow very much.

Although I am not an outdoorsy person, I grow roses and enjoy gardening. Antique roses are my special love.

I love the Japanese zakka aesthetic, especially the use of linens and aged textiles. Vintage fabric is also something I drool over.

My yarn stash is getting to be a problematic size - I love buying it, but I am not knitting enough!

The thrill of getting something new in the mail, that is not a demand for money from a utility company is something that puts a spring in my step. The surprise that is in it is probably the best thing.

Wishes

Red or mostly red fabric scraps are very welcome as I have red scrap quilt project - which I am lacking fabric for!

New threads are always welcome - crewel wool, embroidery floss, topstitching thread, sashiko thread - anything that can be used to stitch!

Perle /pearl cotton is guaranteed heart territory!

I also have an especial love of buttons.

Anything from superbuzzy.com or Etsuko Furuya or that ilk is so charming.

Nautical themed things, and especially anchors float my boat in a very big way.

EZ bobs, the flexible bobbins for storing thread and such aren't available in Australia, and I am itching to try some!

Things to be aware of

Australia has some pretty fierce quarantine laws - basically anything with raw food/animal/plant products are no nos by post.

Also, as much as this breaks my heart to say, we are in the middle of an extremely hot summer and any chocolate sent by post will melt ... My hips probably think that this is good advice, but I love chocolate! [This would probably apply to candles as well, as the heat is pretty extreme.]

Ratings

salfra rated for hand embroidery on a hankie on Oct 15, 2009
5
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Comment: Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful package of goodies I received. Your work on the hankie is outstanding and certainly worth waiting for! I love all my extras too, especially the linen to stitch on and all the fun felted pieces you made. Thank you so much for the thought you put into the package and I hope to swap with you again:)
Juju rated for Just The Scraps Ma'm on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for sending the swap. Although it was late, I love the package & all the extra goodies!
alleycat rated for Γ’β„’Β₯ Fabric Art Brooch Ò˜Β₯ Fit for a Goddess Γ’β„’Β₯ on Feb 27, 2009
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Comment: OMG, it's GORGOUS! I really can't put into words how much I love this brooch. The colors are so perfect for me....thankyou so much, I'd give you 10 hearts for the brooch alone if I could, and the beads....such yummy colors, I can't wait to work with them! You really made my day, thanks again! :-D
lovestitches rated for Redwork penny square embroidery swap on Feb 17, 2009
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Comment: What an amazing package, thank you so much!!
mourtisha rated for Fall Color Coaster Swap on Oct 20, 2008
5
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Comment: Loved these, they are so much fun. Just sitting around the room they add instant cheer. Thanks for the extras.
Caranam rated for Penny Arcade! on Aug 5, 2008
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Comment: You laminated them!!! They're awesome!!
gmamalewis5 rated for Fat Quarter International Swap on Aug 5, 2008
5
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AmigurumiNymph rated for Lolita Headband on Jun 16, 2008
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Comment: Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! Absolutely beautiful work, and I love the extras too. ALSO, anyone reading this should know, that the first one didn't make it and so she had to send another one. . . . . Most people sending a second would not have put as much effort into it, but she did, and she also added in many thoughtful extras that made my day!! FABULOUS swapper!!! (I loves the piggies)
swapusilly rated for Queer Ones Rainbow Swap on Jun 15, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks so much!
ozrob rated for Colour Swap Aussie and NZ Only on May 18, 2008
5
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Comment: thank you, I love the beads!!
Pooky rated for Pouch with crafting surprise on Apr 15, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely pouch and supplies! I like how the button on the pouch is offcenter, very cute. And the felt and fabric will be put to good use! Thank you!
MenschMirage rated for Fat Quarters Material Swap Green Fantasy #8 on Apr 7, 2008
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Comment: The swap was great,thank you!
PeppermintChick rated for FabricFanatics-Scrap Bag Swap on Apr 7, 2008
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Comment: Let me tell you something!!!! This is the BEST package I have EVER received!!! I love every piece. I will never use the cards you sent, they are too pretty. Oh and the endless stamps, and the chicken fabric. If I could give more Hearts I would. Love your gifts=)
caresalot rated for Swatch of Fabric on Mar 27, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for your genorous package Kate...I will put them to good use:) Linda
mightyhealthy rated for Hip Hop History Volume 1 on Mar 14, 2008
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Comment: Awesome songs, I love them all! It's so cool that NO NO NO is on there! I really like the pin as well, thank you so much! =)
cmykrgb rated for Swatch of Fabric on Mar 14, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks for the generous variety. It was a delight to receive the Australian fabrics and card in the mix.
mslovesrain31 rated for CHOCOLATE & FQ Lovers Swap on Mar 14, 2008
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Comment: It was nice to receive your package the candy was different and I like the two fat quarters you sent, it was definitely similiar to cath kidston style but brighter, you are a wonderfully swapper, I was glad to have you as a partner.
WishingOnClovers rated for Etsy Profile Surprise on Mar 3, 2008
5
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Comment: WOW! Thank you so so much for the bookplates, I LOVE them! (SORRY for the late rating, I had it marked that I rated! woops!) ^_-
glendas rated for Surprise Me!! on Mar 2, 2008
5
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Comment: thank you very muchI sure can use everything love it
cobaltgypsy rated for my homepage swap on Feb 22, 2008
5
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Comment: I liked reading your blog and seeing the projects that you make. I especially like that you include a lot of links to other things too, as I am a constant internet surfer! Thanks for sharing, blessings, Gypsy

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 27 1 1
Completed Fives Threes Ones
36 39 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 0 1 35
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Comments

Jex on Sep 25, 2010:

Hello!! I´m hosting a swap for all the bloggers, just click in the image to join us. It will be fun! =)

I Γ’β„’Β₯ Your Blog!
threesweetpeas on Jul 28, 2009:

just writing out in the open, i understand you havent logged on in a while BUT this is regarding the embroidery on a hankie swap,

since you neevr rated me and i dont know if yuo got my swap or not, after numerous attempts to contact you with no rply i will send to salfra as an "angel" being that you never sent out your swap to her,

we can call it even then , ok?

peas and love

noel
biasbabe on Apr 10, 2009:

Come on over to the Nuts for Sewing Group and check out the new swaps that are up and running.
Sharila on Apr 7, 2009:

Have you received my nauticalesque swap`?
PennyArcade on Aug 26, 2008:

Hey there, just to let you know that I sent out your stickers via regular post. They are coming from the West Coast of the US (Portland, OR to be exact) and I have no idea how long they will take to get there. :) Please let me know if they never arrive.
gogoringo on Jul 17, 2008:

Click the picture above to check out the Street/Lowbrow Art Appreciation Society's latest swap: Photos of Street Art in Your Town. And if you haven't joined our sticker swap don't forget to take a peek at that too! Have a great day :)
biasbabe on Apr 5, 2008:

dogs

Love Our Dogs Society
Soozy on Apr 5, 2008:

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that there are two new Feltbots swaps, the first two in the Christmas Ornaments series that'll be running every month until Christmas. The first themes are birds and trees. Please take a look and join if you're interested.

mightyhealthy on Mar 18, 2008:

Hello! Love of my Life has it's first swap! Please check it out! =)
biasbabe on Feb 10, 2008:

Happy Sewing to You too!
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