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    Iris Girl's Avatar Iris Girl is online now Senior Member
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    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.
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    I am sorry you're sad Iris Girl. I didn't see your original post. I have been "trying" to quilt for a couple of yrs now...still learning. I guess it's because I will sew a little and leave it for a long time, I get side tracked so easily! I have never joined a swap, because I think my work would not stand up to everyone else's. Hope someone starts a swap that you can join.
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    I domt recall your other post so cant comment about that one. I can say I like doing the layer cake swap, its easy and I dont have to make anything. And I agree its fun waiting for my package and hearing others enjoy theirs. I am very grateful to our leader because I couldnt do all she is doing for us. Running one of these is not something I could handle.

    That may be the answer more than anything. Folks are so busy sometimes that adding another to do just is not possible. There are swaps going on, not many, but at least they are not forgotten.
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    Thanks for looking and answering ladies. Terri I am sure your work is wonderful! and would enjoy receiving a swap item from you. Karen you are right I am sure , everyone is just too busy to take on the responsibilities of a swap. I know I couldn't run one , but I love making and swapping. I enjoy the mugrug, potholder,tabletop or runner , pinnies or ornament swaps where I have to make something. Have enough fabric don't need to do a fabric swap so much. I seen there was a fall runner swap but never seen it til it was to late to join.
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    I am sorry that you are sad. I look at the swaps when they come up but do not partake anymore. I remember reading remarks from people who complained about things that came from homes with smokers or animals. I live with both so instead of living with hurt feelings I just don't join in anymore. I love my pets as they are my children and wish my loved ones did not smoke but I can do nothing about that. I love giving to others but for those reasons I don't anymore. Hate to think my hard work and love would be thrown out with the trash. But my thoughts are always with the wonderful folks here as I do think of a lot of you here as part of my family. I also would have no earthly idea of how to host one of these swaps right now I am working on keeping my life as simple as I can.
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    I too am sorry that you feel sad about this, but I went back and looked at your post about starting a swap and I see that you suggested an idea for a swap but could not run it. Perhaps those who enjoy these things are just too busy running their own swaps to take this one on as well. So it might not have been a lack of interest but simply a lack of time and ability to commit to taking this on.

    It might help if you posted a link to the mug rugs and ornaments you found. Sometimes a visual whets the appetite and someone might then step up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terri View Post
    I am sorry you're sad Iris Girl. I didn't see your original post. I have been "trying" to quilt for a couple of yrs now...still learning. I guess it's because I will sew a little and leave it for a long time, I get side tracked so easily! I have never joined a swap, because I think my work would not stand up to everyone else's. Hope someone starts a swap that you can join.
    I just joined my first swap this month but I feel the same way. Not sure my work would be up to par. Plus, my quilting time is limited. I am still raising kids. Don't be sad Iris. Life just gets busy.

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    Iris, I read your post and I would be interested but I am currently in two other swaps right now and I just managed to finish up the blocks for the one late last night (they are due the end of the month) and I am a couple months behind in the monthly gift for the other. So I just don't feel I can take on another commitment right now. My other thought is folks may be thinking about finding time to finish up holiday projects - I know I am. The next few months seem to be my "crazy time" when I realize how over-commited I have made myself. Nothing says you can't make holiday ornaments in February........that's probably when I will be able to come up for air.
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    Makes me sad :(-a_hug_for_you-_my_friend.jpg I did not see your post but I'm sad you are sad. I'm not very good at the swap thing so did not see your post. Hopefully someone starts one soon. ((((HUGS))))

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spiff View Post
    My other thought is folks may be thinking about finding time to finish up holiday projects - I know I am. The next few months seem to be my "crazy time" when I realize how over-commited I have made myself.
    That was my thought as well! Plus in my family everyone's birthday falls in between mid-September to end of November as well. So this time of year is always the busiest (and most expensive! ) time of the year, present-giving-wise.

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