Is there to be a winter holiday exchange?

[Antiquarian]

Winter Exchange

The dates on this have been adjusted so that those who may want to participate but dread the added pressure before the holidays could still take part (I hope). Here is the info. ** if the other thread goes up check there in case I forgot something.**


Send Antiquarian a PM subject “Winter Exchange” with the needed info by Nov 4th. Partners will go out within a few days after that depending on how long it takes me to get you all sorted out. * smiles * IF my inbox is "full" you can also send the info to linenleaf@gmail.com in a regular email.


INFO:


Name - real and screen
Mailing address
If you would like 1, 2, or 3 exchanges
Does your home have pets or smoking
Do you need a pet or smoke free exchange partner
If you have color preferences
Any other info I should know



Rules:


Have fun!
Include at least 1 tatted item
If including other things keep it to 1 or 2 tatting/lace making related items – shuttle, thread, beads, etc.
Include a note so your partner knows who sent it.
Items need to be received by January 7, 2012. That's roughly 4 weeks to tat and 4 to send. FYI - Most postal times range from 3 to 30 days depending on where it's going.


If you do not get your package by Jan. 7 send me a PM subject “not received” and we'll see what's up.

:thmbup:

[Newtatter2001]

I was wondering the same thing.

[IdahoCanuck]

Maybe it could be centered around snowflakes & wreaths :)

[Susan B T]

Have not seen one started... Maybe you would like to host one????

[Antiquarian]

If we really need someone to "host"/ organize/ facilitate the exchange I'll gladly do it . . . Umm I'm not Admin though so . . . Do I need permission from the powers that are? Is there a "proper" way to go about this? *laugh* Just let me know folks.

[janet6567]

Sounds like fun! A have a new wreath pattern I've been wanting to make. . .I'd love to do a holiday exchange.

[Piney Woods Tatter]

Several years ago, on the old eTatters site, we did a "Secret Santa" exchange. You gave some info about what you like (colors, cocoa, tea, coffee, etc.) and were paired up with a mystery partner. It was lots of fun!

I would LOVE to participate in a Christmas exchange, whatever it's format may be! :santa:

[crazytatter]

it was fun last year. would do it again.

[spuriportugal]

Hi,
I would love to join a christmas exchange too!!
Maria
Portugal

[swords-and-roses]

I'd be in for an exchange! Just let us know when details get ironed out! :)

[PattyD]

Well, here are my suggestions:

Check with Kersti first, before proceeding!

It is late October, the hustle and bustle of the December holidays will soon be upon us. Perhaps to be more relaxed, delivery should be by the end of January. That could accommodate international mailing and the observances all around the world.

Not more than 2 recipients per participant.

Please state whether there are pets or smoking in the originating household and whether there are preferences about receiving items from households with pets or smoking.

Please send notices of failure to receive a swap to the organizer in a PM to the organizer.

When signing up, please have each participant send their real name and address in the format that is appropriate to their country's postal service. Also indicate if international recipients are acceptable to you.

When sending the swap, be sure to send a greeting to your recipient, but take it easy on the extras. I know it's fun to send a lot of stuff, but not everyone can afford to do so.

It's up to the organizer to decide if each member who signs up will be paired to send and receive with the same person or if each participant's sender and recipient will be different members.

Create a group to contain all the messaging about the holiday swap and have all the pictures of the swag in one place.

[Corazon-Frivolo]

I would like to participate.

[Susan B T]

I agree on the information Patty has stated....

I would further stress no extras....... it does get out of hand.

You can make it one tatted item and card. If the tatted item is an original pattern it is nice to include a copy.
If from a book or on line pattern that information is nice also.....

Or a small tin that has things to tat with, ie, sample of your favorite thread, beads or buttons but limit the spending to about $5 US dollars.

Another thing to ask about is international mailing. This can be expensive for some people and they may not be about to pay the extra postage to mail to another country.

Any one can host and exchange, just get a okay from Kersti first.

Looking forward to it.

[xstchntat]

I would host it but my health is such right now that I cannot guarantee that I would make it through to the end. If the one that does organize would like some help with the rules that I used for the other exchanges that I did host just give me a hollor by PM and I will be happy to share.

[clotat]

i also would like to participate in this kind of exchange.. i will expect the directions!

[Antiquarian]

I have sent a PM to Kersti volunteering to host. I believe she has noted she busy of late so probably wont hear till at least the weekend. One way or another we'll get something fun up and going. Keep your eyes pealed.

[tattabugg]

I would also like to be a part of a Christmas exchange!

[soyloquesoy]

Great Antiquarian! Sounds like a lot of fun.

I like the idea of allowing *some* extras, they can be super fun... and, there are extras that are super simple for those in the US (floss threaders come to mind) that are almost impossible to get for some of us, so it need not be expensive to be fun and useful...

[mmccurry]

This sounds like fun...count me in!!!

[MARIEJ]

I would love to do the Christmas exchange again too. So let us know when you have it all set up.

[Fiona T]

I'm in Australia, and would be interested in being part of the exchange (have never done this before...but the only way to learn is to be involved)...perhaps if there are others in Australia we could be paired? would be easier on postage etc...but am happy to post to America/UK/Europe too. Also...don't have a huge range of thread locally unless I order from OS...so a card peice or small bookmark etc would be a good idea (I would be a bit hesitant to send the thread I use here...not as lovely as some I have seen online...I also can't seem to source orange here at the moment...anyway enough rambling)... Exchange sounds like a great idea :D

[Papagena]

I would like to participate.

[Antiquarian]

I've had no "official" word yet...SO I'm following my father's moto of "Ask forgiveness later". I will be going a head with hosting an exchange for the holiday season. I'll post the rules and such on a new thread and we'll see if it get approved! Here's hoping.

[Antiquarian]

ROFL - I go AFK to get my daughter her lunch and I get word it's a go. So look for the new post - Winter Tatting Exchange - and let the fun begin.

[IdahoCanuck]

I would like to joint too and will definitely be watching for it! :)

[spuriportugal]

Hi,
I'm with you in the exchange!!
maria
Portugal

[crazytatter]

yay!

[dyslexia]

I too would enjoy doing an exchange, Please update us!!

[clotat]

i dont find the post winter exchange.. or it is not post yet?

[soyloquesoy]

Clotat, I don't think the official announcement is up yet.

I am waiting for the guidelines to see if I can take part too!

[louine]

Yes, I'm waiting too.....I enjoyed the Bookmark exchange so much.

[Antiquarian]

Winter Exchange

The dates on this have been adjusted so that those who may want to participate but dread the added pressure before the holidays could still take part (I hope). Here is the info. ** if the other thread goes up check there in case I forgot something.**


Send Antiquarian a PM subject “Winter Exchange” with the needed info by Nov 4th. Partners will go out within a few days after that depending on how long it takes me to get you all sorted out. * smiles * IF my inbox is "full" you can also send the info to linenleaf@gmail.com in a regular email.


INFO:


Name - real and screen
Mailing address
If you would like 1, 2, or 3 exchanges
Does your home have pets or smoking
Do you need a pet or smoke free exchange partner
If you have color preferences
Any other info I should know



Rules:


Have fun!
Include at least 1 tatted item
If including other things keep it to 1 or 2 tatting/lace making related items – shuttle, thread, beads, etc.
Include a note so your partner knows who sent it.
Items need to be received by January 7, 2012. That's roughly 4 weeks to tat and 4 to send. FYI - Most postal times range from 3 to 30 days depending on where it's going.


If you do not get your package by Jan. 7 send me a PM subject “not received” and we'll see what's up.

:thmbup:

[crazytatter]

I just pm'd you the info.

[IdahoCanuck]

I tried to PM you but the error message I got said your PM box is full..... please add me to your list :/ I will try again in a day or so.
Maybe there should be an exchange page/thread set up so it is easy to find?

[Antiquarian]

Yaaaaa. The inbox is now cleaned out. If that happens again feel free to email the info to linenleaf@gmail.com

[IdahoCanuck]

Thanks :) I'll try it again.

[yoyaespi]

I would like to participate..

[tatting margaret]

Hi

Yes I would like to join in, sounds like fun, I have done the last two exchanges and enjoyed them.
Margaret

[morganphoenix]

Looking forward to this. Should be fun.

[elishama3]

I'm up for this. The last exchange was fun!

[spuriportugal]

Hi,
I've sent you my informations...hope you have received it!!!
Thank you for this exchange!!!
Maria

[AnneB]

After some thinking I decided to join too :smile:

[Rose]

Add me to those who are interested in the exchange. I thought about it last year, but was really new so I chose to wait. I may need some coaching this time! Keep me posted. thanks Rose

[Marie N]

I enjoyed Santa Exchange last year. Count me in - just PM info. Thanks.

[britinpa]

I'm up for this one. I have just PM'd my info. Thanks

[LaurieE]

Before I send my 'official' sign up, I do have a question -- how large does the tatted piece need to be?

[mmccurry]

Count me in!!!

[Antiquarian]

how large does the tatted piece need to be?

I don't think it matters. If you are a beginner and you are lucky to get a motif the size of a quarter done than that is perfect. It's about sharing not any kind of "competition" or uberproject. Do what you have time for and what you think your partner may like. Just have fun - NO STRESS *smiles*

[soyloquesoy]

I don't think it matters. If you are a beginner and you are lucky to get a motif the size of a quarter done than that is perfect. It's about sharing not any kind of "competition" or uberproject. Do what you have time for and what you think your partner may like. Just have fun - NO STRESS *smiles*

I agree with this, wholeheartedly!

[LaurieE]

Thank you so much for your responses. I'd like to sign up. I've sent a PM with the questionnaire.

[Newtatter2001]

I sent my info to join a few days ago.

[Tammy1949]

I was wondering the same thing.

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