pearlie

I don't do paper crafting of any sort and don't use those supplies. I keep saying it in my profile over and over and yet I keep getting these items for swaps. I don't understand this.

Before I mail swaps I take a picture of the swap and of the mailing label with tracking. Especially with stocking stuffer swaps I worry the gift can get separated from my gift tag so a picture can straighten it out

I rate fairly and accurately. I send nice swaps, and I also expect everyone to read and follow the swap descriptions if they want a good rating.

I'm a gracefully aging grandmother with a happy lifestyle. Kids and grandkids all grown up and moved away. San Diego native born and feel quite the lucky gal because of it! I've been sewing since I was 5 and learned embroidery, knitting, quilting and beadwork. These days I focus mainly on knitting, crochet, quilting and felt items.

I joined a local quilt guild to surround myself with other hand stitchers and expand my skills. What a treat to take classes from such skilled artists in forgotten arts. I'm also in local knitting and crochet groups.

I live in a small place so I tend not to collect things that won't be put to use or consumed. My exception is Starbucks Christmas ornaments. So many things are pretty and will make me smile but I just have no where for them to go!

Someone had the wisdom to say this so I do this:

Never try to teach a pig to sing. It only annoys the pig and wastes your time.

You should never try to convince somebody to your way of thinking. Not only will you most likely be unsuccessful you may damage the relationship with the person at the same time.

I don't argue, or have discussions with argumentative and disagreeable people.

Crochet mushrooms

Hand stitched applique, embroidery,

Hexies for quilts

Felt ornaments

Felt bird ornaments

Ribbon folding

Knitting and crochet item

Craft, knitting, crochet magazines (old is good - love 50s-70s stuff)

Soaps (tomato, and florals)

Favorite colors: silver, pistachio green or avocado green.

I like dark roasted coffee, fine grind for pour over or even K-cups (diabetic so no sugar ones)

Tea but not sugary teas. Bigelow teas, most black teas,

Diabetic diet so no sugary K-cups please.

Favorite snack: I eat on a diabetic diet so sugar-free cookies, gum, candies are appreciated.

NO PAPER SUPPLIES, CARD MAKING, ANYTHING PAPER - PLEASE DON'T SEND THESE - I don't do paper crafts of any sort.

Things to do with hand sewing, embroidery, knitting and crochet.

Knitting notions

6mm faceted plastic beads with holes.

Different looking buttons, vintage, and metal buttons

Cotton 5" squares or fat quarters.

Sewing clips

I'll set up private swaps for these items.

** Thumb pincushion

** Hexies for quilting

I DON'T DO PAPER CRAFTS - please don't send scrapbook and card supplies. No ATCs, note cards etc. I wouldn't know what to do with them except to throw them out.

No Religious items or cards.

I've received quite a bit of these from swappers even after asking specifically not to.

I did an A-Z scavenger hunt swap and loved the challenge. Now I see the lists on profiles and thought I should try it again.

A - advent calendar treats wrapped up for surprise later

B - buttons and covered button sets, birdies

C - coasters for coffee, coin purse, crochet thread, Christmas tree pins,

D - well made Dotee dolls

E - embroidery supplies

F - felt, floss, fun fur yarn, flags (post it type)

G - Gnomes, Gutermann threads any color, gum sugarless

H - hexie papers, hot chocolate, hankies

I - icicles for Christmas tree

J - jucyfruit gum sugarless

K - k-cups of coffee or cocoa (no lemonade)

L - lip balm, linen napkins

M - mystery packaged treats to unwrap, mechanical pencils, milk glass, mug rugs

N - Needle books, needles called sharps

O - ornaments for small table Christmas trees

P - Pentel gel pens, pincushions, playing cards, pins, post its

Q - quarters as in fabric fat quarters, quilting items

R - roses

S - stickie note pads and flags, sewing notions,

T - troll dolls with the wild hair, threads

U - umbrellas, small size

V - vintage velvet fabric

W - wool fabric, wool felt, wool yarn, window gel clings

X - xactly, I can't think of anything either

Y - Yarn, yarn sewing needles

Z - ziplock bag of supplies

Knit & crochet magazines like Annies Crochet Newsletter. Workbasket etc

Soaps and lotions in floral scents.

Advent calendar small gifts wrapped up.

Sometimes people get popcorn seasonings (like butter, ranch, cheese etc.) in gift packs and they don't like them - but I do!

Thank goodness the list isn't long but I think people should know. All were contacted, but I never received from them.

• Flower Inspired Dotee Doll - Kathy821

• Swap Watcha Got - USA - cfroggie

• Felt Sleep Mask - tynkabell

• Dish Cloth #6 libertyfarmquilter (the host) This was graciously angeled by drmeaie

• Crochet Lip Balm Holder - elizaramey

• Send Anything Inter - ouroboros - Recently angeled by babyamy!

• Mala 1 : Prayer Bead Swap - International - 2 partners who flaked: dontcallmedotty and Inspirazione

For what ever reason these are the swappers who didn't rate me for my swaps sent.

Upcycle Challenge - Starbucks Green Splash Stick - bluecrayons

Spend Save Give Jars - TheZaftigLatina

Coffee & A Mug - catchahug, she answered pm and said Thanks, loved it, hearts - but wont rate.

Crazy About Knitting - panderan

Odd Ball Yarn - aallen66

September Birthdays Swap - Lucky12324

Bead Swap - ohnayam

Food Pincushion - valeriehope

Lonely Mailbox Swap- USA only - yvonne1968

Lonely Mailbox Swap- USA only - endiahna