Toy Society Softie & Stuffie Sewing Surprise Swap

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Group:	Nuts for Sewing and Crafting
Swap Coordinator:	SweetClementine (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Sewing Letters & Writing
Number of people in swap:	16
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	August 9, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	September 1, 2009
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
In a recent Nuts for Sewing thread, @Ellama1 alerted us to The Toy Society. The idea of The Toy Society is to hand make a toy; most of them are sewn or knitted and then stuffed. You package the toy according to the site rules and then secretly drop off the toy in a public place for someone to find and keep. What a wonderful way to bring a little joy and surprise to someone's day! Let's give it a try! If you've never made a stuffie before, don't be shy! The idea is not perfection but rather a sweet surprise to brighten someone's day. Links to some tutorials are at the end of the swap description. Give it a try! We will: have one partner. sign up on The Toy Society web page (quick & painless) make one toy/stuffie and drop it according to the web site's rules take pictures of your handmade toy (close up and at the drop), either email or snail mail them to your partner write a letter to your partner telling about what you made and where you dropped it off (this must be mailed) The Toy Society asks that you email pictures of your toy and the toy drop OR that you send them a link to the photos in your flickr. They will post your photos and drop details on their site. I will create a Nuts for Sewing thread for you to post the link to your drop on the Toy Society site so everyone in the group can see your handiwork! Sending on time and rating your partner are expected. Have a great time, and thank you for sharing a little bit of joy by participating in this swap! Here are some links for inspiration! Wee Wonderfuls free patterns Kitty Stuffie Tutorial SoftieMaking's Tutorial Links Harry Elephonte Pattern without tutorial 20 Patterns & Tutorials from Tipnut

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renees 07/19/2009 #

Fun! I haven't made a stuffie before but now that I keep hearing about them everywhere I want to!! Can't wait!!!

TerryF 07/19/2009 #

On my W/L - will join when I get below 20 swaps again.

TC 07/28/2009 #

Got my softie done - just waiting for partners to be assigned! Now I have to figure out where to drop it....

renees 08/ 1/2009 #

i'm dropping this swap for now, sorry! I've been trying to make stuffies and I'm just not comfortable enough with it to feel like I should participate in this swap. Maybe next time!

Boupie 08/ 1/2009 #

Does it matter how we make the stuffie? Can it be crocheted?

SweetClementine 08/ 3/2009 #

I think a crocheted stuffie would be wonderful. Please give it a try! :-)

Boupie 08/ 4/2009 #

Can we drop our stuffie before the swap begins? Saturday we have a big event in our town and I am sure it would find a home quickly if I dropped it somewhere that day.

Doodlebabe 08/ 5/2009 #

I've got too much going on before the swap deadline to guarantee I'd get this all done on time. I hope you host it again!

SweetClementine 08/ 5/2009 #

Yes, Boupie! Feel free to make your stuffie now and drop it any time between the day you sign up and the swap date of September 1.

This swap doesn't require any profile personalization, so go for it whenever it's most convenient for you! Just be sure to take pictures to share later.

panda1957 08/ 6/2009 #

I checked out the Toy Society and guess what I found at least 2 done in my area that is so cool ... I am spreading the word. Going to sign up now.

AwtemNymf 08/ 6/2009 #

I'm swapped out right now. I would have loved to join but I can't commit right now. I hope you'll do this again! ~A~

hippofairy 08/10/2009 #

i'd love it if my partner sent me their drop info on a postcard! it's cheaper postage too! :) thanks!

PhoenixLM 08/12/2009 #

Finished mine today! Will be figuring out where to drop...

hippofairy 08/13/2009 #

dropped my stuffies! here they are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lildamselfly/sets/72157621902267609/

PhoenixLM 08/15/2009 #

Dropped mine & here are the pics enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pleaseflogme/sets/72157622046529126/

PhoenixLM 08/15/2009 #

hippofairy I love the froggy!

SweetClementine 09/ 2/2009 #

Be sure to check out this thread in Nuts for Sewing. There are some links to our drops there. Please come share what drop number you are with us so that we can ooh and ahh over your creations

SweetClementine 09/ 2/2009 #

Mine was Drop #633. I'm already thinking about a better location for my second drop. ;-)

panda1957 09/ 6/2009 #

Ladies I am having trouble posting my drop and I have email my partner....

Well try to get it posted on toy society facebook this weekend.

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