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*Farmgirl Barter™:  Pillowcase Swap- Update  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 6:38:49 PM
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Hi Ladies!
We really need to wrap this up. I have two sets of pillowcases at my house that need forwarded on, but I am reluctant to forward them as I have not heard from their partners. Please email me by Wednesday and tell me if you sent your pillowcases to your partner or not (or if you recieved them!). If you haven't sent them, that is fine- we just need to know so people can use them as presents or quit checking the mail. I also can let the two that forwarded theirs to me be partners.
Thanks
Alee
UPDATE #2
I was chatting with some other farmgirls yesterday and realized since we are doing just groups with two people, then you could just send your pillowcases directly to your swap partner. If that is what you would like to do, PLEASE email me and let me know when you send it and a confirmation/tracking number. That way if something gets lost we will know.
However, if you would prefer to leave all that sorts of stuff up to me, please feel free to just mail it to me.
I want to make sure everyone gets their pillowcases so I think tracking is very important and even insurance. I think the monetary value would be at least $100 for hand embroidered pillowcases due to the value of the time put into them.
Oh yes! When you get your pillowcases, please post pictures!
Thanks ladies!
UPDATE:
Hi Ladies!
Please go to page 6 to see the groups. We have had some people drop which is fine, so instead of doing 2 sets of pillowcases, we are just going to do one set. So send me your one set (two pillowcases) and you will get a set back. I will do another one that will be due in late January or early February so we will have some time off around the holidays but will get something fun in the dead of winter :D
Thanks so much! You all have been fabulous and I can't wait to see what you all created!
And if you had to drop out of this swap- That's okay too! We all understand that life happens and it doesn't always workout to do a swap. So hopefully you will be able to participate some other time!
Hi Ladies!
I was just talking with my mom and I had a brainstorm!
How about doing an embroidered/decorated pillow case swap!
We can do a deadline of late October since I know there are a lot of swaps going on right now.
So here are some ideas for ground rules- Let me know what you think!
1. You have to do 2 pillow cases so everyone will have a matching set. If everyone has more pillows on their bed (I have 4) we can up the number.
2. The pillow case has to be decorated in some way. I think embroidered pillow cases are beautiful, but you could tat/crochet lace onto the edge or tie dye or cut work...the sky is the limit!
3. We could either do partners or we could do small groups, like groups of 4-5. I think doing small groups would be fun so we could get a few different sets of hand decorated pillowcases.
4. The pillow cases should be standard king/queen size unless specifically requested otherwise.
I can be the swap mamma for this if anyone is interested!
Hugs!
Alee
Group #1
1. Alee
2. Nut4Fabric
3. Mikesgirl
Group #2
1. LavenderFieldsDreamer
2. SarahBlue
3. Bev
Group #3
1. KTKnits
2. Horse
3. YogiFarmgirl
Group #4
1. RunBikeGrrl
2. QueenofDreamsz4u
3. Carol Sue
Group #5
1. Celticheart
2. Firemama
3. Newheart
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 7:02:04 PM
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Alee As long as you aren't going to do this right away it sounds like fun. I collect vintage linens and love hand embroidered pillowcases.
Hugs, Kathy |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 7:19:21 PM
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We could even do an October deadline too if that worked better for everyone!
Alee |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 7:55:23 PM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 7:59:28 PM
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Okay! Lets do a late October Deadline. That way if someone gets done early, they can send it on it! But then if someone is busy they have a few months!
Alee |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 8:26:47 PM
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okay so how many pillow cases would it be total? and i am in if it isnt to many, i do hand stitch work and it takes a long time to do unless it is a very simple pattern. I think this is a great idea
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Sarah Blue
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Sierra Mountains
California
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 8:44:34 PM
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Alee, I think that's a great idea for a swap and I'd love to participate if and only if there aren't too many people in each group. I think 6 pillowcases total (3 people) would be my max. By October I'll probably be trying to catch up on all those aprons I plan to give away as Christmas gifts and should really be working on now.
"i believe in god, only i spell it nature." - frank lloyd wright
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 9:02:01 PM
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So lets set up a minimum of 2 pillow cases for each person. If I keep the groups to 3 people, then you will be making a total of 4 pillow cases. 2 sets to go out and you will get 2 back.
Alee |
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Bev
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Beverly
Nixa
MO
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 10:03:38 PM
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I L*O*V*E embroidered pillowcases....count me in if there is still room!
Bev.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 10:25:49 PM
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 05:26:00 AM
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I would love to do this, and since summer is already full, October will be great!!
Kathy T
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 08:13:01 AM
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I think the pillow cases should be at least king/Queen sized, but let me know if your pillows are smaller than that and I can let your swap partners know.
Alee |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 08:27:08 AM
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| I think most of the pillowcases that you buy, prestamped for embroidery are standard size aren't they? |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 08:45:22 AM
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I am very excited for this swap, thanks for coming up with the idea.
Hugs, Kathy |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 09:31:51 AM
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I think that Standard size is Queen, isn't it? Anyway- Whatever Standard is- lets use that! It sounds nice and easy to find!
Alee |
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 09:48:46 AM
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I would love to be added in. Let me know what group I would be in and where I would mail the pillowcases when done.
www.sundariyoga.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 10:20:50 AM
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Hi ladies!
I am so glad you all are excited about this! Whenever you are ready to get the information from me, email me with: (All information will be kept strictly confidential!)
Your Real Name
Forum Nickname
Address
Phone number
Then I will email you back with my information so you can send me the pillowcases. After I get each group's pillowcases from everyone, I will swap them out and send them back to you! When you send me the pillowcases, please enclose enough postage to cover the return cost to you.
Alee |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 12:00:25 PM
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| I e-mailed ya with my info! |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 12:06:46 PM
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Alee,
Standard is 20x31
Queen is 20x 37
then you have King size
Thanks and blessings,
Elizabeth
My shop www.theclothesline.etsy.com
I sell Crabapple Hill Studio and other Patterns. Pluse lots of other handmade items.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 12:36:26 PM
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Thanks for the information Elizabeth!
Lets just go with Standard. I think it will fit most pillows and if it is a little too small, well you can always put a plain white one on your pillow before the fancy one, right! That way you won't see the pillow form underneath.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 12:38:07 PM
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Elizabeth- Did you want to join in too? Or were you just being super helpful and helping me with the pillow sizes?
Hugs
Alee |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 1:10:54 PM
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I was just being helpful.LOL I am thinking about joining. I will let you know.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
My shop www.theclothesline.etsy.com
I sell Crabapple Hill Studio and other Patterns. Pluse lots of other handmade items.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 1:30:45 PM
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ok so i am signed up and i already know what i am doing now i just need the pillow cases
YIPEE!!!! DOING A HAPPY DANCE
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 1:36:24 PM
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I would love to do this swap! add me to a group...this is my first swap though so I need all the details about how this happens, etc
"So many interests so little time!"
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2007 : 1:56:44 PM
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Hey Alee,
I just wanted to also let everyone know that I have the blank pairs for sell. They are 5.50 a pair plus shipping. You can order them by emailing me or wait till I post them in my Esty shop next week.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
My shop www.theclothesline.etsy.com
I sell Crabapple Hill Studio and other Patterns. Pluse lots of other handmade items.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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Edited by - candismom on Jun 13 2007 2:00:38 PM |
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