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    I did see your post Iris and I used to do swaps when I did scrap booking and always was pushing to get those done. I only have my weekends right now to do any work on my quilts so I know I would disappoint those if I committed and couldn't get my project done. I should have commented then.
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    Thank you everyone for responding. Lonna I live in a pet household also, and would never turn down a swap gift from someone with pets or smoking even tho I have a non smoking household. My thoughts are someone took the time to make something for you , most items can be washed or aired out if they come with any odors. Never had any problems there. As far as being good enough again would never judge anyone, because again all are beautiful. My only complaint ever from any swap was one I never received a comment on and I know through tracking they received it and one swap where I was sent an incomplete item.
    I remember when I first joined we had all kinds of swaps and I loved them all, no one worried about being good enough or their items smelling just right. It was just a fun time to be had by all. I miss that. I am in a few groups and enjoy them a lot. Just also enjoy the thrill and anticipation of waiting for a gift to come and your swap buddy receiving yours. Oh well I guess its a sign of the times. I have noticed a lot of the people that ran those swaps no longer post here that too is sad. Just me reminiscing about things past I suppose. Maybe I just don't run with the big guys here and get lost in the shuffle.
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    I saw your post but I do not know how to run a swap. I have been in a couple and really enjoyed them. Alas, I live overseas and postage is bad for me to send out from here and it is crazy expensive to send things TO me and I don't want to stick people for that expense.
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    Don't be sad! Maybe it's the wrong time of year. I know I've got more bubblegum than I can chew right now. I need to hurry up and finish my "me" project so I can start (and hopefully finish on time) the Christmas stuff I have waiting in the wings. No time for anything else, unfortunately. Try again after the holidays!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iris Girl View Post
    Yesterday I put a post out there about someone starting a swap for mug rugs or quilted ornaments. Not one single person answered that post although almost 100 viewed it. What has happened to our forum that used to do such wonderful swaps? we used to do many swaps a month all kinds and now I never see any being started. Maybe its me... But it makes me sad , I really liked making an item for someone and watching my mail for something special to come. Oh well such is life. I would start one but I don't have the time it takes to run a group or swap correctly, but I so enjoy the making and swapping part.
    Sandy just started a Christmas swap...come join it!
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    Oh Iris Girl, Please don't be said, many times our posts get lost in the crowd. As for beginning a new swap I agree with those who said it may be a bad time of year as most are thinking of Christmas gifts at this time and don't want to over commit themselves. Try again in the New Year. I can't believe I said that - New Year! Where has all the year gone?

    I've known the anticipation of getting swap mail but my arthritis is affecting my hands so I'm sewing much less than I used to. I'm not joining swaps because I don't want to disappoint the swap group by not fulfulling my commitment.

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    I am amongst the post's readers that didn't answer. I was curious to see your proposal, but I can not join an international swap because of the scandalous shipping charges and post delays. I wish you luck, though, as I see Sandy has started it for you.

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    IrisGirl - sometimes it takes awhile for all of us to see all of the posts - especially on a busy weekend. I know that we also have a lot of people who are not members or posters who read our forum. I read this forum for months before I actually joined and started participating in the conversations.

    I did see your post this morning and Sandy Navas has started a group for a Christmas ornament swap because of it. All are welcome - every skill level. I am also ok with items that come from a smoker's home and a pet lover's home - we are a pet loving household here. I hope we get a big turnout for the group! Thanks for the idea IrisGirl!
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    Iris... I totally understand.. and wow you've got a lot of answers pretty much saying how my life goes...I would never run one,,and the only one I did was the "Spring Ladder something"... it was finished right away and I LOVE it... especially with all the signatures.. it's on top of a piece in my 3 season room and a treasure... ONE of the 2 quilts I've saved for myself...
    I make 130 ornaments every year, to send out each year and perhaps that's why NOW is not a great time... I am also one who "commits" and follows thru NO MATTER WHAT!!! that's why I don't join a lot... One of these will get me though soon!!!! chin up GF..I still look for your work and admire you gift of creations... hugs, B
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    Iris, so very sorry you're sad. I didn't catch your post until today! To be quite frank, I'm so involved in making Christmas presents after getting bitten by Jenny's tutorials, I'm not sure I could actually take on a "swap" right now. I think I'll need a vacay come Christmas. Sending big hugs to you!
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