Exchange - Jun 2009 Butterflies

[Kersti]

Way back in the day our first exchanges tended to be bookmarks. It's been a while so I think it's high-time that we had another!

The idea of an exchange is that you will be given a partner, you then tat up the item and pop it into the post.

Applications close 7th June.
Partners will be sent to you on 9th June by Private Message.
Exchanges must be posted by no later than June 27th.

If you'd like to participate in this exchange please complete the form.
(http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmVRYUxTb1UzV2p3S3NndnRLVDVQcVE6M A..)
A few common questions:

Who do I send to?
This exchange is a straight swap where the person you send an item to also sends you one. Your partner's details will be sent to you by the organiser.

How many items do I need to send?
Just one per partner.

A word on size
To ensure that this is a fair swap, you should aim to have your butterflies cover an area of at least half the size of a novel - so about 12cm or 4inches

I'm a total beginner, can I participate?
Of course! As long as you can tat the item being exchanged you can participate. And remember that even the most experienced tatter started at the same place as you did.

Is there a time frame?
You will be given a post-by date by the organiser. As soon as you have posted your item it's a good idea to drop the organiser a note to let them know you've fulfilled that part of the exchange. It's also nice to let them know when you've received your item.

Do I have to send anything else?
No. Although some like to include a note! You are only obligated to complete the exchange itself. You do, however, need to keep the organiser informed of the status of your exchange so we can note when it's all finished.

What if something happens and I can't finish in time?
Let the organiser and your partner if a straight swap know. Life happens, but generally if we're aware it's no problem. We're incredibly understanding here so don't fret, just tell us!

What patterns can I use?
You can use any existing pattern (check out the Pattern Library (http://www.intatters.com/library/browselinks.php?c=11), we'll be adding more and more butterfly patterns over then next week or two) or you can make up your own.

Pictures?
Yes please! If you can take a photo of your finished item and post it here we'd love to see it! That way you can share your exchange with all our members and we can all be insanely jealous of your lucky partner :)


Are there penalties if I do not complete the exchange?
Yes and no. If you do not complete the exchange and you do not let the organiser know you will not be permitted to take part in any future exchanges until your commitments have been finished. If, however, you are unable to complete and you do let us know so that we can organise a replacement tatter to honour your commitment for you, then you may be able to participate in future exchanges.

Anything else?
Participating in exchanges is incredibly fun. Many lifelong friendships have formed on the back of these. Why not sign up today?

[CindyK]

I am anxious to participate in this, my first exchange. I watched with envy as so many beautiful bookmarks were posted :) Thanks Kersti!

[Elizabita]

ooh my first *official* exchange, I can't wait!

[tattabugg]

Yay!! Count me in!!

[betsybookwyrm]

Oooh, a tatting exchange! I want to play too :)

[spuriportugal]

HI....I would like to be with you in this exchange!!!!!!
Maria

[Ridgewoman]

Oh Good, I can practice Butterfly...LOL Bev

[Liyarra]

Me too please.
Never done a butterfly ..


update - June 2 - what an idiot!!!!! um...I have......butterfly doily from workbasket........back to the corner.........

[tattrldy]

Me too, me too! Count me in!

[Dawn]

Woo hooo! I signed up and am raring to go! :)

[Kersti]

Just a quick note on this - to ensure that this is fair, please aim to have your butterflies cover an area of at least half the size of a novel - so about 12cm or 4inches

[Sonja]

Hurray, an exchange again! I hardly can't wait and start as soon as possible

[Ridgewoman]

Just a quick note on this - to ensure that this is fair, please aim to have your butterflies cover an area of at least half the size of a novel - so about 12cm or 4inches
Thanks, you answered the question I'd been thinking about..
great timing. :heart:

[Elizabita]

Could we then do a mltitude of say, butterflies on paper clips that together total that area, or just one butterfly?

[nancylynn]

Yaaayyy!!! Id like to participate in this one ( I love butterflies) And!!! I'm on time :)

[Sara Beth]

Whoo hoo! This is my first exchange as well. I've got a whole book and tatting butterflies. This will be the first time I'll have used the book. :D

[Kersti]

Could we then do a mltitude of say, butterflies on paper clips that together total that area, or just one butterfly?

Yes, the idea is that there should be a comparable amount of effort, one big butterfly is equal to multiple small ones providing the area covered is about the same.

Now I know that this does not take into account thread sizes, but it also does not take into account effort by individuals because of various handicaps or experience or techniques.

It's just to give an idea and try to make it fairer.

[Allison]

Hurray! another exchange! and i've been doing butterflies a lot lately! too funny!
perhaps I'll try more than one partner this time!!

[Quirkyk]

ohhhh I'll join in!!! Off to find an idea on what to do with my limited skill set :)

[Mary Frankle]

I would love to do another exchange. I did a thread exchange in 2001 and a heart exchange in 2002. Just need to find a pattern with out Split Rings. I haven't mastered them yet.

[Kersti]

27 exchanges so far :)

[BahmaTerri]

Woo hoo! I also signed up. This will be my first exchange and I'm really excited about participating. Can't wait to see all the pretty butterflies!

[Elizabita]

oooh! I got my new celtic tatting book today and it has a gorgeous butterfly pattern that may find it's way into this exchange!

[reen]

I wud love to sign up but i afraid i might not be able to fulfil it, as i can only tat small n simple butterflies.

[Liyarra]

That'd do reen....make a row of them and create a bookmark ?? or a nice edging.

[reen]

OK I'll join. Tis will be my 1st tatting exchange.

[Liyarra]

Yeah!!!!

[Kersti]

Signup finishes 7th June so if you'd like to join in on the fun of this exchange please complete the form!

Just a reminder, this exchange is open to all, whether you're a complete newbie or have years of experience. You're not expected to know any complicated techniques - so if you're not sure but would love to get involved then sign up now!

[dilaw]

I really wanted to participate but don't have any good butterfly patterns, so I looked through the pattern library. I'm excited about being a part!

[bjhuff]

Count me in on this one I am new to this and so please let me know how this works and I am so excited to meet other tatters and get to learn more too.

[pollydoodle]

Thanks Kersti, I have signed up and I LOVE butterflies. Can't wait. :)

Thanks again,

Vicki

[BahmaTerri]

I saw a beautiful peaches and cream butterfly in Vinnie's album. Vinnie, can you post a note with the name of the pattern and/or book where you found it or is it a pattern that you created? I'd like to make it. It's lovely. Thanks!

[Kersti]

I've started to send out partners for the exchange, however, I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open. Will stop now and continue tomorrow. Apologies to those still waiting.

[Liyarra]

Looking forward to seeing the results of this one. reen yours is on its way.

Please don't forget to send a pic to the address Tammy has set up - shown in the sticky message at the top of this topic so we can see them all in one place. InTatters

[Dawn]

KathlynB!! There's a butterfly or two fluttering from Oregon to Australia!! Hope you enjoy them!! :)

[Ridgewoman]

Having so much fun tatting an Inga Madson butterfly design. A bit advanced for me, but it's working out. Since I haven't been feeling up to par; tatting has been a great relaxation for me here in Sacramento. Different bedroom, different view! LOL But, I've seen all my grandsons...and was treated to a lovely dinner out by my SIL, Richard and daughter BB. Enjoying her lovely home in this quiet neighborhood.
My Son in love even popped his head in (from his busy work schedule) on my natal Day and brought me a hilarious card, a butter finger and a lovely cameo bookmark. What a guy! BB gave me the I-pod touch and 2 audio books and grandson set it all up for me...feel like a Queen. Plus we've taken care of lawyer business and bought our two crypts at East Lawn. I'm a scout! Be prepared! LOL It is a gift to my daughters, so when the time comes for our 'great adventure'...they don't have to deal with the minuteua!
My Butterfly has a soft green (Valdini) body with tiny pearls on its antennae. I chose it because it has small butterflys inside large butterfly wings...it's prob. an advanced pattern (no written directions, just visuals ~ Thanks Sue H for teaching me that some time ago) and it prob. has a bobble or two....but shaping up very nicely.
Well, time to fix dinner for the boys (I'm talking ordering in, here! BB gone until after dark with her work tonight ~ she's a type A...work work work But then; she does have 3 boys in University!)
Thank you for the birthday wishes and I just wanted to say hi to all...I don't have access to a computer all the time...but like the Terminator, "I'll be back." LOL

[Marty]

I've finished my exchange butterfly. It goes in the mail tomorrow. I have to post about having sent it today because I'm leaving for a 10-day vacation tomorrow! (Not a moment too soon!) I won't be back until after the deadline for posting so I wanted Debra Greenly to know it's on it's way (well, it will be tomorrow)!

[dbrn]

Thanks, Marty. I'm looking forward to receiving it. I don't have yours ready to go yet, but it will be waiting for you when you get back home. Have a nice vacation!!!

Deb

[Mary Frankle]

Hi Bev, Sounds like you had a good birthday. Would you please tell me where you found the butterflies in a butterfly pattern? It sounds lovely. Mary from NC

[betsybookwyrm]

I'm having a lot of fun making this butterfly! I've never made one before, and I don't think I've ever tatted anything with more than two colours before (and in finding the thread I discovered that the quilting shop 10 minutes away does have a huge range of colours of nice cotton, they're just all hidden away in drawers - very useful to know). I'm really quite happy with the way it's turning out... except it's going more slowly than it should. I was possibly a tad too ambitious in my choice of pattern.

Oh well, my last exam is on Wednesday, so if I have to spend all Thursday tatting, so be it! Such a harsh day that would be.

[CindyK]

This is definitely fun, but equally frustrating as I play around with this new craft. I'm glad experienced tatters are patient with newbies :) I WILL be getting mine in the mail by the deadline, though. I am loving how it's turning out - even though it is taking me the entire month to get it done!

[Dawn]

CindiK, I'm glad to read you are having fun with your butterfly! I'm still pretty slow with the shuttle tatting so I do other tattings with my needle just to keep from getting frustrated! :) Keep up the good work! :)

[snowflake77]

The first butterflies have landed! In my album you can see a picture of the three lovely flutters bjhuff sent to me. Thank you! :smile:
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*~*~* Karin *~*~*

[tattabugg]

Sending Allisons and wickedtats butterflies fluttering off tomorrow. I had so much fun making these!

[Sonja]

Today I got the message. Josie finished her butterfly and bring it to the post tomorrow. Mine was already finished, so I do the same thing tomorrow. So we both are waiting...
Sonja

[dbrn]

I received three butterflies from Marty in the mail yesterday, and they're beautiful! I'm going to have my husband help me to post a pic. She sent 2 butterfly paperclip bookmarks and a beautiful turquoise, beaded butterfly that she designed. Her work is lovely - perfect, tiny stitches. They really are a treasure, just beautiful. I'll post a pic as soon as I can.

Thank you so much, Marty. I feel so lucky to have received them. Yours is almost ready to mail.

[reen]

Liyarra, the butterflies have left my house today.

[Liyarra]

Thanks reen,
So glad you decided to try this exchange.

[reen]

My butterfly have landed in my garden tis morning. Its beautiful. Will try to upload the pic by tomorrow.

Thanks Liyarra. Also thanks for being my partner.

[Liyarra]

No problems reen. It was a pleasure. I have sent the pic of it to Tammy for the album.

[Elizabita]

Trayna, yours is on the way! (unfortunately I don't own a camera to take a piccy of it :( )

[Sonja]

Today flew a butterfly in my mailbox. Josie Passel made it for me and its a beauty.
Thank you very much Josie and Kerstin who made it possible. As soon as Josie has mine, I will send it to Tamara en put it in my album.
Sonja

[Allison]

OK tattabugg, yours is in the mail on it's way to New York! I just received your in the mail today and it is stunning! It's so pretty and delicate that it puts mine to shame! Thank you so much! be on the lookout for yours!
:heart: Allison :cool:

[tattabugg]

:w00t2:Allison, I am sure yours is just lovely. I have seen your tatting and you do so many pretty things. I will anxiously await yours!

[akayededid]

Hi - just wanted to let you know that I have posted a photo of my butterfly and have sent the actual item to my partner via post. Is there some formal notice I need to give or a specific place I need to post my photo?

[Dawn]

KathlynB just let me know that she got her butterflies and that she's posted hers to me. I can't wait to see it!! :)

[Liyarra]

akayedidid,
Tammy has set up albums so we can show all our exchanges in one place.
See this post for details of where to send your pics.
InTatters

[dbrn]

Marty's butterfly is ready to be mailed, will be sent in the mail in the morning (6/26/09). I hope it's there waiting for her when she gets back from her vacation!

[dilaw]

:happydance:I sent my butterfly to Bev (Ridgewoman) this morning! This is fun!

[tattrldy]

CindyK, your butterfly has started it's migration to Minnesota as of a couple of hours ago. It should arrive in a few days!
Wanda

[BahmaTerri]

I will be sending my butterfly on its way in the morning; pictures to follow. Woo Hoo - my first exchange is completed. That was fun!

[Mary Frankle]

Laura, Your little butterflies are on their way. I hope you enjoy them. Mary

[nancylynn]

Things have been crazy here! I did get my butterfly off and flying this week also!!

[CindyK]

Tattrldy, your butterfly left Minnesota on Friday . . .

[Ridgewoman]

:happydance:I sent my butterfly to Bev (Ridgewoman) this morning! This is fun!


AND your butterfly took flight this afternoon from East Sacramento, CA. Enjoy. I can't wait to get home to see my butterfly! LOL I have to "fly" to it.....
Thank you....hope you like .....I made two mistakes, but just ignore them. :blush: It is an advanced pattern from a intermediate tatter...my story and I'm stickin' with it.....
hugs :heart: Bev

[Marty]

Marty's butterfly is ready to be mailed, will be sent in the mail in the morning (6/26/09). I hope it's there waiting for her when she gets back from her vacation!

I'm back! The mail isn't though. We won't be able to pick it up until tomorow. Now, I'm just on pins and needles -- waiting is not my favorite pastime, you know!

[Allison]

MRB_nd (Mary) your butterfly left Illinois and is fluttering towards North Dakota! hope you like it and I'm looking forward to receiving yours! love, Allison

[tattabugg]

I received Allisons' lovely butterfly! She sent me a pretty butterfly and a cute little butterfly paperclip bookmark! I am just so pleased, thanks again Allison.

[Josie Passell]

I'm doing a very happy dance. :happydance: My beautiful butterfly from Sonya flew in today. The colours and pattern are lovely.

[CindyK]

A beeeyooootifull butterfly fluttered into Minnesota today - thank you Wanda! You do such wonderful work. Beautiful pattern & gorgeous colors . . . I will be taking pictures tonite to share.

[tattrldy]

I'm glad the migration was successful Cindy! :biggrin: And so glad you like it! I'm thinking yours will be in the mail today but I can't check until afterwork tonight - late. So I'm counting the hours...:happy:

[Marty]

Debra! Wow! Pictures are necessary, but there was no time last night. You must all see the beautiful butterfly she sent -- and the lovely extras. I was amazed and delighted with Debra's generous package. Ahhh, and m'dear -- if you are a newbie, you are a very talented one!

[tattrldy]

CindyK, your butterflies floated in yesterday. They're lovely! I'll be getting a picture up soon!:happydance:

[Liyarra]

Tammy - what is happening with the exchange album please? Is there a way we can add our photos in there or do they have to go through an administrator?
There are so many gorgeous butterflies out there so far - would be great to see them all together.

[CindyK]

CindyK, your butterflies floated in yesterday. They're lovely! I'll be getting a picture up soon!:happydance:

Glad they arrived safely! This exchange was so fun - I'm looking forward to trying another one again soon. :thmbup:

[Ridgewoman]

I received three butterflies from Marty in the mail yesterday, and they're beautiful! I'm going to have my husband help me to post a pic. She sent 2 butterfly paperclip bookmarks and a beautiful turquoise, beaded butterfly that she designed. Her work is lovely - perfect, tiny stitches. They really are a treasure, just beautiful. I'll post a pic as soon as I can.

Thank you so much, Marty. I feel so lucky to have received them. Yours is almost ready to mail.

Right ON! I have an angel with RED hair, tatted by Marty and it is priceless. Her work is exquisite! :thmbup: X Bev

[Mary Frankle]

Bev, Which book of Inga Madsen's was the Butterfly pattern in? Was it 12 Tatted FAiry Tales or Tatted Animals, or from a different source? It is just too wonderful! Mary in NC

[tattrldy]

:thmbup:I posted a picture of the wonderful butterflies sent to me by CindyK. It's in one of my albums but I also sent it and my exchange butterfly to Tammy and Kersti for the exchange album. This has been fun! Thanks CindyK!

[Dawn]

Haven't seen my butterfly flutter by yet! Hope it gets here soon! :)

[BahmaTerri]

My wonderful, vibrant butterfly from Australia arrived today. Thank you Betsy. Your stitches are so tiny and beautiful. I love it and will post a picture for all to see very soon. Thank you again Betsy!

[Ridgewoman]

Bev, Which book of Inga Madsen's was the Butterfly pattern in? Was it 12 Tatted FAiry Tales or Tatted Animals, or from a different source? It is just too wonderful! Mary in NC

It is in "Tatted Animals" I was so tickled when I found a butterfly in there...even tho I did make two boo boos...
After doing the first side (after figuring out which direction the body was suppose to go), the second was easier....
It works up fairly fast, so I'll probably do another!

:cool:

[Marty]

Pictures, finally! They are in Marty's exchanges album. But here are thumbnails (because I can't figure out how to put in anything larger:doh:).

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[Dawn]

:yahoo:A beautiful butterfly landed in my mailbox this afternoon - all the way from Australia! Thank you, Katie, for such an exquisite piece of tatting! Thank you, too for the beautiful card and ball of lavender thread! I'll have to find a special pattern to use it on. Thank you again! Your work is very, very pretty! :flowers:

Doin' a happy dance!
:happydancetwirl::happydancetwirl::happydancetwirl :
http://www.intatters.com/picture.php?albumid=64&pictureid=1673

[Liyarra]

reen,
Thanks so much for your absolutely fantastic butterflies!!!!
I am so glad you decided to do this exchange and feel very lucky to have been your partner.
The cushion is now sitting on my desk in my tatting "nook" and everyone who has seen it has commented on how lovely it is.
The fridge magnets are really cute too -love the one with the peg!!
Will post a pic as soon as I can.

[betsybookwyrm]

:) I'm glad you liked it, BahmaTerri!

And... I got mine yesterday! It's lovely, thank you so much :) Yay for first tatting exchanges!

I'm running late at the moment (as usual), so I'll deal with pictures and such tomorrow.

I'll have butterflies on the brain all day, I'm sure. Not a bad thing!

[bjhuff]

My butterfly flew in about a week ago from Gremany and it is so awesome I am sorry I can't put picture up becuase my home computer CRASHED I am lost lots of goodies!!!! Thanks snowflake77!!!!!

Betty Jo

[Ridgewoman]

My Butterfly was waiting for me when we arrived home from California. It is breathtaking and such beautiful work by Diane in Michigan. Thank you Diane...I LOVE it....I handed it wrapped to my DH and he said, "OH WOW this is beautiful"....
I must think of something really special to do with it so I can show it off....
hugs and blessings in Christ, Bev

[pollydoodle]

My beautiful butterfly flew in from Trayna on Friday. I absolutly love it. It is so pretty and I love the colors my favorites. :) Yours has flown off and I hope you like it as much as I love yours.

Vicki. :)

[Elizabita]

My butterfly from Trayna has arrived! It's GORGEOUS! I wish I had a cam to take photos of it but alas I do not

[Mary Frankle]

Thank you Laura for my lovely butterflies. The large one is stunning and the paper clip one is darling. My apologies for this being several days after the fact. I could have sworn I had posted my thanks the day it arrived. Maybe it is floating in cyber space somewhere. Pictures to follow. Again, Many thanks. Mary in NC

[Kersti]

I've finally had a chance to look at the statuses of all the exchanges.

I'm still waiting to hear the following information:

Have you sent your butterfly to your partner yet (if you have more than one partner I may have heard about one but not the other)?


Quirkyk
wickedtats

Have you received your butterfly yet? (if you have more than one partner I may have heard about one but not the other)


Allison
betsybookworm
lauraburn
MRB_nd
nancylynn
Quirkyk
spuriportugal
Trayna
wickedtats

Please respond to this thread with any updates.

[tattabugg]

Yes!!!! Kersti, I have received lovely butterflies from my two partners Allison and wickedtats! They both did such a lovely job and I will post pictures hopefully soon:) Thanks so much Kersti for all you do!!

[Josie Passell]

Hi, The two butterflies I posted have arrived at their new homes, Sonya and Sara Beth's. I have received my beautiful butterfly from Sonya and Sara says she posted hers last Tuesday so it should be here this week. Hope that helps.
Thanks for all your work.

[dilaw]

I did receive my lovely butterfly from ridgewoman. Thanks for coordinating the exchange, Kersti!:smile:

[pollydoodle]

Yes Kersti I did receive my beatiful butterfly last week. My comp has been down at work so I have not been able to scan it yet. Thanks for all your work on these. Can't wait for the next one. :)

[tattabugg]

Just heard from wickedtats and she has received my butterfly and says it will be on her blog soon!

[CindyK]

Yes - I did receive my beautiful butterfly! Sorry to neglect telling you - and thanks for your work on coordination of the exchanges.

[Josie Passell]

Today my beautiful flutterflake arrived from Sara Beth. It is lovely and very unusual.
Thanks again for the exchanges.

[Monica]

My computer and I are having issues with each other - I hope this post works....

I sent and received my butterfly exchange.
For pics, please click here (http://tatsittatsall.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-tatters-june-2009-butterfly-exchange.html).
~M

[bjhuff]

I recieved my butterfly like three weeks ago. Sorry I thought that I had posted aready. I also sent mine too.:smile::smile::flowers:

[Ridgewoman]

Hi Bev, Sounds like you had a good birthday. Would you please tell me where you found the butterflies in a butterfly pattern? It sounds lovely. Mary from NC


Inga Madson's book...Tatted Animals

enjoy!

[spuriportugal]

Hello dear tatters and Kersti, I do apologise for being in silence, but the school term is nearly finished and I have lots, lots........of school work to do!
My dear monica sent to me amazing buterflies...thank you sincerely!!!!!
I thank you Kersti for this challenge and others you may offer to the tatting world, thank you so much!!!
My best regards for all of you,
Maria
Cascais, Portugal

[Monica]

Hello dear tatters and Kersti, I do apologise for being in silence, but the school term is nearly finished and I have lots, lots........of school work to do!
My dear monica sent to me amazing buterflies...thank you sincerely!!!!!
I thank you Kersti for this challenge and others you may offer to the tatting world, thank you so much!!!
My best regards for all of you,
Maria
Cascais, Portugal


I'm glad to hear the butterflies arrived safely.
Enjoy!
~M