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AuntCarrot

AuntCarrot
Date Joined: June 6, 2011
Last Online: December 12, 2013

Country: Canada

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Hi there!

Before I introduce myself, I would like to thank Swap-bot and all of you out there who take the time to take part in this fantastic community. Without you Swap-bot, there would be a heck of a lot more UFO's floating about. (I know my track record has improved a hundredfold of actually finishing things before I'm distracted by the siren call of starting something new. (don't look in that closet...) There's nothing like a concrete deadline to spur on the sticktoitiveness. My husband thanks you too as the stash has actually gone down a bit since I joined.){visible stash that is, we won't get into the deep stash...}

Ok. Now to the stuff you really would like to know. Just who is AuntCarrot?

I love kitschy things and collect vintage flour sifters and antique kitchen tools.

I love all things knitting and crochet. I've never met a fibre that wasn't good for something, everything has it's own beauty whether it's immediately apparent or not so much. Acrylic scratchier than steel wool? pan scrubber.. how about a boot mat ? The options are mind boggling. I've also met yarns that were so beautiful they made me want to weep for joy. I'm not a yarn snob obviously but I seem to enjoy natural animal fibers the best. Really, if it is unique and of decent quality, I'm game.

I absolutely adore vintage knitting and crochet patterns and magazines. There's not a knitting technique I won't attempt once. If it doesn't work out, well it was still knitting so that's still good, life is a learning process.

I also really enjoy sewing and quilting. I love to make unique things and very seldom actually follow the patterns. I like embroidery but don't have the patience for cross stitch. I am a beginner rug hooker (tradional) and enjoy using a handspindle. (prefer top-whorl)

I have to admit, I'm not into scrapbooking at all. Don't get me wrong, It's creative and often beautiful, just a little out of my range.

You'll have to bear with me, I'm not terribly computer literate and I can't seem to get the drop-down options for favorite music/books, etc. to work so I'll list them here....

Music - 60 - 90's rock/pop Books - Terry Pratchett, Jane Austin, obscure history etc. Secret shameful addiction, Harlequin Romances from the 60's - 80's I've got a real weakness for Knitting magazines. All of them. Crochet too. Please don't introduce me to any other craft type magazines, I recently discovered Tilda and purchased 2 books featuring her... I've already got a sewing room and a knitting room, at this rate I'll never be able to downsize to a nice efficient apartment. (Don't listen to me, bring 'em on!) Movies - vintage B- horror (vincent price etc.) romantic comedies (while you were sleeping) classic black & white (Bogart etc.) Film Noir TV - How I Met Your Mother,Big Bang Theory, Documentaries, Time Team, Corner Gas. Crafts - see above.

I am fascinated by other cultures and would love to learn about other places in the world. If you get me as a partner, let me know something about your neck of the woods! What makes the place that you're from so fantastic? Something interesting and not specifically touristy. Perhaps a little history, unique things to your area, culture etc. Something off of the beaten path. For example, I grew up in a small town in Southwestern Ontario which is famous the world over for oil. Believe it or not, I know I'm home by the smell in the air on a hot august day! I enjoy unique and quirky things. crazy socks, crafty stuff, squirrels, owls, cutsie things too. Pretty much anything vintage. As for candies etc. I like pretty much anything except for sour things. (makes my face turn inside out!) I really like sweets that aren't too sweet like black licorice, gummies, wine gums, those pink chalky peppemint things, molasses taffy etc.
Even though I know that I should drink green tea, I'm not a big fan. Black tea and coffee are another matter altogether! Autumn is my favourite time of year, the colours, the crisp air, the smells. Sometimes I wish is could be Autumn all year round! My favourite colours are deep tones of oranges, reds, browns, greens. I also love clear bright jewel tones. emerald, ruby, sapphire. Kingfisher blue, I do ask that you don't send anything vanilla scented as I'm very allergic and tend to react badly to most perfumed things. Also I don't celebrate most traditional holidays, I'm an all year round kind of gal and don't have a use for holiday specific items.

**A little note to swap-admins, My computer is old and clunky, (kind of like me some days) I am also on dial-up. This means I don't have even remotely updated software and most buttons and headings/dropdowns are non-functioning. I think if I tried to update, the monstrosity of a tower would just laugh at me while it chugged away. I have tried to be clear on my likes and dislikes, I am however a bit old fashioned and prefer to type as I speak. I'm sorry, you will have to skim through the above paragraphs if you want to get to know me, If you don't wish to do this or don't have the time, well, that's okay, I'll miss taking part in your swap and the chance to get to know you but I will understand. I apologize if this seems a bit rude, it was not intended as such, I have however been banned from a few swaps due to an "incomplete profile".

You may have noticed a bit of a sabbatical between Aug 2012 to Sept 2013. After a year of varying family crisis, life has calmed down and I would really like to get back into swapping.

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Comment: I got your package today and LOVE it!!! Thank you!
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Comment: Just Lovely!!! I loved all my goodies!
CathWI rated for Owl's how I love Owl's on Aug 14, 2012
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Comment: Oh My Goodness! Kay! This was the best pkg I've ever opened :) I absolutely love the handbag you made for me - it is so versatile with the reversability for when I'm not feeling owly. What a hoot!!! Thank you so much - you deserve heart upon heart upon heart.
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Comment: Thank you so much. You do lovely work. The square is adorable, love the little squirrel trying to crack the nut with a hammer.
KSENiA rated for Recipe Exchange! on Jul 29, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for sharing June's lovely salad. I will try it very very soon. Also I loved the pretty card you send me. =^x^=
malsluvspink rated for Recipe Exchange! on Jul 27, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful recipe and the beautiful history that comes with it. Im sure I'll love it since I love beans! :)
JenniferKaos04 rated for Recipe Exchange! on Jul 24, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much for the recipe! I can't wait to try it. Isn't your mother-in-law going to kill you for giving her secret recipe away? haha!
georgiafae rated for Check out where I'm from! # 4 on Jul 16, 2012
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Comment: I had no idea there was a London in Canada-how nice-it may be more possible I get there someday than the other one across the ocean. It was fun swapping with you and maybe will again in the future-take care!
barbzeven rated for Check out where I'm from! # 4 on Jul 15, 2012
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TheZaftigLatina rated for Octopus or Kraken #2 on Jun 18, 2012
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Comment: I love it!
blueraven44 rated for Cat Toy swap! on May 23, 2012
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Comment: I have lots to type - I'll send you a message in a bit, I just wanted to rate to let you know I got them.
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Comment: It was a really good package. Thanks
imyorehuckleberry rated for Sew Something Nice For Me on Apr 12, 2012
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Comment: Lovely! I put it on my table as a table runner for the moment until I need it. =) I also made the recipe today for a BBQ I am going to tonight. Thanks!
audreydoll rated for Crochet Holder and Lip Balm on Mar 15, 2012
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Comment: beautiful, thank ou very much
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Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely hat! I absolutely like the colour and it fits perfectly. I got here just in time for wearing - two days ago all off a sudden winter decided to show up. This hat will warm my ears in the harsh eastern winds. Thanks also for the lavender sachet, it made the hat smell very lovely. And while writing it I already tried some of the tea - the vanilla chai is lovely. Thanks so much again!
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Comment: I love the polar bear socks, as soon as I opened the package I put them on! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
feltedacorn rated for Warm Woolens Swap on Nov 9, 2011
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Comment: Thanks so much for the neck wrap! The flower is intriguing too - I am interested in how you made the inner petals. I haven't worn it out yet, but I am looking forward to trying it.
Response: the pattern is a free one from Knitty.com. Albeit an older one. the inner petals are basically a seriously twisted loop that literally plies itself. Pretty cool huh? Wish I'd come up with that one. :-) Hope you like it!
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Comment: What a perfect apron for me! Thanks!
PinkZombie rated for Doodle-a-Monster Postcard Swap on Nov 2, 2011
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Comment: Thanks your monster is cute ^^
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Comment: no...no...no...definitely it's not ugly at all! I loved, and where is it?? on my feet right now :D Thank you so much for the fun colorful, cozy and warm hand made slipper. It's soft and keep my cold feet warm ;) My husband likes a lot and said it was nice handmade and laughed about what your husband said. kkkk Do I deserve the pattern too ?? ;) you know how cold is Alaska and I love to make more of this slipper to have around me all the time and also give to my mother-in-law for Christmas if you don't mind share with me the pattern :D It's very nice to receive something we are not going to put in some drawer. I you use it all the time and dance to make it more fun for my kids ...lol Hugs from Alaska! 12/12/11 OH MY GOD!!! Are you crazy? :D I loved the book you sent to me. I am in love and I can't wait to do everything on this book. I never worked with felted wool and you make me excited to start. Thank you for the lovely gift and I want to send a gift also. Hugs from Alaska
Response: Will send on the pattern on friday. Sorry this response has been so long in the coming, I've been crazy busy! I'm really glad you liked them.

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edgetorn on Oct 26, 2011:

OMG...thank you so much for the 4 lovely scrubbies!!! I never saw a stuffed one before! How did you make those so fast?! If you ever have time, feel free to make me flat ones...as many as you want...I can never have enough...and I will send you whatever you want! heart/heart/heart!

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