TTE Needlebook Exchange - Wrap Up

Here's the final tally for our very first exchange since moving over to this blog, a Needle Book Exchange.

We had some very pretty needle books sent and received,  although we didn't all meet the mailing deadline of 2 November 2009 - and I do want to know how you feel about that.

Here's the list:
Amanda-received from-keljas-on-28-Sep-09
Amanda-sent to-Cole (Nicole)-on-17-Oct-09
April-received from-Aury-on-11-Nov-09
April-sent to-drea_dear (Andrea)-on-????
Audroné (Varle)-received from-Bonnie-on-07-Nov-09
Audroné (Varle)-sent to-keljas (Anita)-on-02-Nov-09
Aury-received from-Cindy C -on-23-Nov-09
Aury-sent to-April-on-02-Nov-09
Bonnie-received from-Fiona-on-11-Nov-09
Bonnie-sent to-Audrone-on-29-Oct-09
Cindy C-received from-riceandsoup (Jean A)-on-03-Nov-09
Cindy C-sent to-Aury-on-01-Nov-09
Cole (Nicole)-received from-Amanda-on-28-Oct-09
Cole (Nicole)-sent to-josieh-on-02-Nov-09
drea_dear (Andrea)-received from-April-on-07-Nov-09
drea_dear (Andrea)-sent to-Patti L-on-28-Oct-09
Fiona-received from-Jenna-on-02-Nov-09
Fiona-sent to-Bonnie-on-30-Oct-09
Jean A-received from-Karina (email from Jean 3 Dec)-on-03-Dec-09
Jean A-sent to-Cindy-on-01-Nov-09
Jenna-received from-lizrieka-on-11-Nov-09
Jenna-sent to-Fiona-on-07-Oct-09
josieh (Mary Jo)-received from-Cole-on-20-Nov-09
josieh (Mary Jo)-sent to-Lynn (sunnysmiles1951)-on-12-Oct-09
Karina-received from-Lynn (sunnysmiles)-on-10-Nov-09
Karina-sent to-Jean A (someone or riceandsoup)-on-09-Nov-09
keljas-received from-Audroné-on-06-Nov-09
keljas-sent to-Amanda-on-24-Sep-19
lizrieka-received from-Lynne-on-12-Nov-09
lizrieka-sent to-Jenna-on-02-Nov-09
Lynn (sunnysmiles1951 or Lynn  in Mn)-received from-josieh (Mary Jo)-on-25-Oct-09
Lynn (sunnysmiles1951 or Lynn  in Mn)-sent to-Karina-on-30-Oct-09
Lynne-received from-Monique-on-11-Nov-09
Lynne-sent to-lizriecka-on-02-Nov-09
Monique N-received from-Nita-on-02-Nov-09
Monique N-sent to-Lynne-on-06-Oct-09
Nita-received from-Xangels (Pokua)-on-26-Oct-09
Nita-sent to-Monique-on-21-Oct-09
Nita-sent to-reneexstitch-on-20-Jan-10
Patti L-received from-drea-dear-on-09-Nov-09
Patti L-sent to-Theresa-on-17-Nov-09
reneexstitch (Renee K)-received from-Nita-on-02-Feb-10
reneexstitch (Renee K)-sent to-Xangles (Pokua)-on-08-Nov-09
Rhea-received from-Ronel (sent 11-3-09) -on-???
Ronel-received from-stickhummel-on-30-Oct-09
Ronel-sent to-Rhea-on-03-Nov-09
SGVChicago (Sharon V)-received from-Theresa-on-10-Nov-09
SGVChicago (Sharon V)-sent to-Shebafudge-on-????
Shebafudge-received from-SGVChicago-on-10-Jan-10
Shebafudge-sent to-stickhummel-on-30-Oct-09
stickhummel - received from-Shebafudge-on-17-Nov-09
stickhummel -sent to-Ronel-on-15-Oct-09
Theresa-received from-Patti-on-29-Nov-09
Theresa-sent to-SGVChicago-on-30-Oct-09
Xangels (Pokua)-received from-Renee-on-11/21/2009 (noted on Pokua's blog)
Xangels (Pokua)-sent to-Nita-on-????


Please note that Rhea has been very ill, and in and out of the hospital, so my info for her is not complete.

I'll be removing the Needle Book Sent and Received gadgets from the left column today to make room for the newest exchange - the Altoid Tin Exchange.

Comments?

My scissor case sent

My scissor case has gone to...........? I hope my partner likes it! Sorry I am late posting, I am in DC and can't get home lol! We have a huge storm coming and my flight is cancelled. If my scissor case has been sent to me I will open it when I get home!

Scissor Case from Lynne

I received a beautiful Scissor Case from Lynne.

I have always liked Meri's Scissor designs and so I was really surprised and happy when I saw what she stitched for me.

She also included a pair of scissors.
The case has pretty brown ribbon at the top to tie it closed.
It has a pretty floral lining.

On the back is stitched the name of the scissors. How cute is that?
Note: I used the black fabric in the background to take the picture.
Thanks so much Lynne, I love it.

Altoid Tin Exchange

I also never made one, . sign me in. Nita, .thank you .
I will send my pm to you

Hugs from anita

Tin Exchange

What a nice idea. I've never made one, so it's time to trie this one out.
Please sign me in. Nita, I will send you a personal message.
thank you for organizing again, it looks like fun.

Hugs from Liz

Altoid Tin Exchange Sign-ups Open

Sign-ups are now open for the Altoid Tin Exchange.
Some important notes about this exchange:
You do not have to use an "Altoid" tin - any similar size tin will work.  How big is a standard Altoid Tin?  By my measurements:

3-13/16" (9.68 cm) long
2-7/16" (6.19 cm) wide
3/4" (1.91 cm) deep

Please do not use a "mini" tin (they are so cute. but really tiny!)
Other shapes can be used (I've got some round tins and even a couple of heart shaped tins), as long as they are a similar size.
Your decorated tin must include cross stitch (silly, I know, to have to state that - but we are primarily a cross-stitch group - not a clay or paint or paper-craft group).

Sign-ups open today and run through 22 February 2010.  Partners will be emailed by 1 March 2010, and the final mail-out date is 1 April 2010.  To sign up, please email me.  Put TTE Altoid Tin in the subject line, and include your name and address (so I can verify that I have the correct address).

Neat inspirations can be found here, here or here (Tokens and Trifles Rectangles are almost perfectly sized for Tin Toppers!).  I've listed a couple of tutorials all the way at the bottom of the blog (under Finishing Links).

Let's have fun with this one!

Scissor Pocket mailed today

I am mailing my partners scissor pocket today.
I hope it has a safe trip.

Scissor Pocket Posted !!

Just reporting in that my scissor pocket was posted off yesterday! Winging its way to the USA!! Hope the recipient is happy!! Fiona x

on it's way

My scissors case is on its way to the new home I hope it'll arrive safely.

Karina

On it's way!

Just dropping by to say I've sent a scissor case off to it's new home today. I hope it makes a quick journey as it has a ways to go!

Nicole

At noon I mailed my scissor case for...
really a long travel to do across ocean
Hope it will arrive soon and safe

Scissors Case Exchange

My scissors case is on its way to the new house. I hope it'll arrive safely.

Best regards from Audrone

Siccor case on it's way

Hello All

I have posted my siccor case to it's new owner.
I hope she will like it.

Greetings Monique

Exchange received from Anita

Today's mail brought my Scissor Case exchange from Anita. Anita sent me the sweetest scissor case showcasing the thing that's most important to me...


Anita also included some cute goodies:


Anita, you didn't include your email address in your note... Thank you so much! I love the scissor case, it's perfect for me. Your package helped make my day :)

Nicole

scissorcase/book exchange

I have completed my scissorcase and posted it today to a nice owner. it still has a long way to go, and I hope it will arrive safely.

Hugs from Liz

Lori Received A Scissor Pocket!

We haven't figured out why (yet), but Lori can't seem to post here.  So I've copied the photos she published on her blog of the Scissor Pocket she received from Miche'le (By Hoki Quilts) and posting them here.

Only a few more days until the deadline to get to get your exchanges in the mail!

Scissor case from Nita!

My mailman usually makes noise when he drops off the mail - this time I didn't hear it, so I was surprised when we came back from the bus stop to see a package sticking out the top!

Inside I found a beautiful scissor case from Nita, complete with a matching fob and a new pair of scissors!

The back side says "A home for my scissors" - the flap has a beautiful button and says "TTE 2010", and she personalized it with our names, and a little "made with love" tag at the bottom.

Thank you, Nita, and I appreciate your "sacrifice" in giving up the scissors! LOL

On it's way!

My little package was put in the mail today - let's hope it doesn't take too long!

Scissor Case sent

I've sent my Scissor Case today. I hope it'll arrive safely to its new owner.

Just back

from the post office and my scissor case has started its long journey.

Lynne

Hello my scissor case is on its way.

Greetings Stickhummel

Scissor Case Received!

Wow - I think I'm the first to receive in the Scissor Case or Pocket Exchange!
I actually received this package from Lori on Thursday, 21 Jan, so I must apologize for my delay in posting. There were some personal matters occupying my attention.First, a long view so you can see the beautiful tassel:

Then a close-up of one side (:-( and the lining no longer looks gold),

And the other.

Thank-you so much, Lori, and thank-you for including the matching scissor fob and scissors!

My scissor pocket is on it's way!

Just back from the post office - my little envelope is on it's way across some land, some water, some more land....

:)

SCISSOR POCKET OR CASE

Hello To you All

i want to let you know that i send my
scissor poket or case to his new owner
I hop she like's it a lot

greetings anita

Near the biggest surprise of my life

When this morning I opened my mail and found a letter from Andrea in Idaho..... It was the floss tag that I´d never recive from my partner in the last summer exchange.... Thank you so much Andrea for make it so beauful and thank you so much Nita for be watching for my exchange really, I don´t have the words to express how happy you made me.... And....... yes...... I think I found my initials...... Are they in the second photo? Between the flowers? Thank you very much you really are an angel stitcher!!!!!!

Scissor Pocket Exchange

Hi Nita
I have sent my Scissor Pocket Exchange.
thanks for organising this swap, it was my first ever and as a newbee I really enjoyed it.
many hugs
Miche'le
By Hoki Quilts

Monique's Humbug

Here is the little humbug I stitched for Monique. I graphed this design of a Friendship Star myself and added a few little seed beads to jazz it up. I am glad it arrived safely and Monique is enjoying it.

Needle book exchange - Sharon

I received a gorgeous little needle book in the post today! It was definitely worth waiting for. Thank you Sharon! I will post a photo when I get some new batteries for the camera.

Received Humbug

Hello All

First a happy new year to all.

I have had some trouble with my pc but now every thing is ok.
I did not let me post and we i was on it the pc went out.
Well before x-mas i have received a beautifull humbug from Myra.
It was very nice.
I will try posting a photo later ok.

Greetings Monique

Humbugs Received

Pictures will be posted a little later. (ETA - Pictures now posted!)

I received an adorable humbug from Ronel - Thank-you! - it's sooo cute, and the goodies you included were so sweet.
I also had an email from Liz that she had received the humbug I sent to her - phew! - I was really beginning to worry about it. I stitched her a teeny humbug, and then because it seemed to scream for it, a teeny bookmark and tag as well. I had bought a remnant of this fabric some time ago (I think it's Mary Englebreit - but now I am not sure - lol!) intending to make myself a project bag - and decided to quilt and sew a humbug project bag for Liz.

Anyone else?

Scissors Pocket or Case Exchange - Emails sent

I just finished emailing the partners for the Scissors Pocket or Case Exchange. So check your inboxes for an email from me. If you haven't received one, and you should have - please email me!

My humbug from Gillie...

...arrived one day before christmas eve...perfect timing and it´s a really nice one;-)) Thanks Gillie, for the humbug and the extra silks, love them...

Have a nice week until new year;-))
Gaby

Arrived !

Finally, this cute little humbug has arrived ! I was so worried that it would be lost in the Christmas mails !

Thank you Jenna :)

Humbug from Fiona

I received this beautiful, jewel like, humbug from Fiona today.  Thank you very much Fiona, it is beautiful and the length of Christmas fabric it was wrapped in will be used to make more Christmas decorations.  Everything was tied together with a lovely ribbon (which I will also find a crafty use for!).

Finally!

My humbug is in the mail with profuse apologies for its lateness! We moved house with a three week interval when everything was in storage and then (the really clever bit, lol) I moved into the new house and supervised the unloading of the furniture while Himself left for Europe the day BEFORE! During the three weeks, as Nita mentioned, William Edward Newport Kilner joined our family and I was able to travel to Idaho for a week of cuddles! Dear partner, I hope you like my stitching!

I'm also late in saying that I received a beautiful humbug from Jeanie, all the way from Singapore, along with some "little bits". All our mail is going to a PO box right now and I never seem to be able to pick it up in a timely manner. Thank you, dear Jeanie!

Heard from Gillie

I had an email from Gillie. She's had a lot of Life happening, including the birth of her second grandson! But she plans to post her humbug very soon.

Gillie, would you please email me your Yahoo address - I don't have it in my records -Thanks!

Scissors Pocket or Case Exchange

Sign-ups are open for our next exchange - a Scissors Pocket or Case, which will be our first exchange of 2010!

You will be able to sign-up through 22 December 2009, and your partner’s info will be emailed to you by 2 January 2010. Deadline to mail out your Scissor Pocket or Case is 2 February 2010.

Please take a moment to review the exchange guidelines (link at top right of the sidebar).

Some things that are worth repeating from our Guidelines:

Remember that we are an international group, and make your plans accordingly.

"PROJECTS:

Each exchange will have a particular finish, such as: scissor fob, scissor case, needle case, pinkeep, biscornu, pincushion, floss tag, etc, or a particular theme. There are enough finishing variations in each of these categories to accommodate every ones finishing abilities, from novice to expert. Please keep in mind, you may be partnered with someone with more or less stitching and finishing ability than yourself, but as long as everyone does their best and sends out a piece that they would be happy to receive themselves, everyone should enjoy both the giving and the receiving!

Each project must be completely finished and ready to use.

Please use linen or evenweave fabric (your choice of color) rather than Aida. I love stitching on Aida as much as I do linen but it is harder to finish it smoothly in small projects like these. If you absolutely can't stitch on linen or evenweave for some reason, please let me know - I will confirm with your exchange partner that they will not mind receiving a piece stitched on Aida.

You have free choice of fibers used - specialty threads, metallics, silks, over-dyes, cotton floss, etc., etc.

Additional embellishments are allowed - buttons, beads, charms, ribbons, etc."

If you know of a good tutorial for a scissor pocket or case - won't you share? I haven't had a lot of opportunities to look lately.

Let's all have fun with this one!

My humbug is here :D

My gorgeous humbug from Mare has arrived. She made a snowman one which is just so me as I love snowmen (not logical when I hate cold lol). Mare also included some pins that she made. They are much more delicate than they look in the pic and are just beautiful. I am so envious of her talent to make these. Thank you so much for my exchange parcel, Mare.

Lynne

Christmas Humbug Received

I have received the most beautiful Christmas Humbug from Gaby in Germany! Thanks so much Gaby - it is beautiful and your own design too! I will hang it with pleasure on our Christmas Tree and think of you! Thankyou and Merry Christmas!

Missing Exchanges?

My face is red!

Edited to change mailing deadline from two months to one month ago - obviously I can't count (which may be why I seem to have to frog a lot lately)! We do allow seven weeks before assuming an exchange is MIA - and I apologize for my error.

Thanks to all who pointed this silly mistake out to me.

From our Exchange Guidelines:

"If you do not fulfill your commitment or make other arrangements with me on an exchange, you will not be allowed to participate in another exchange until your previous commitment is met."

"8. If your item goes missing in the mail you will be asked to send another. If you cannot do this you will need to inform one of the mods. An item will be considered missing if it has not been received within 7 weeks of the send out date."

"9. Failure to complete an exchange in a satisfactory manner is grounds for immediate blacklisting."

I am very disturbed that we have four members who have not yet received a Needle Book. The mailing deadline was 2 November 2009 - that's a month ago!

And, we have quite a few Humbugs unaccounted for, as well.

If I've missed seeing a post and my records are incorrect - shame on me! email me and I'll joyfully fix my error.

If you haven't posted that you've sent or received an exchange - shame on you!

I've one Needle Book nearly completed to angel one member soon - and while I don't mind in the least doing so - and other members have been stitching angels in the past, as well - it should not be necessary!

Mail does get lost or misdirected - I've certainly had that happen to me in the past. It does seem to me that if it happens - we should make every effort to make it right.

What do you think?

Humbug Received

I received a lovely package from Monique today. In it was 2 humbugs -- a small one and a large one. Plus other goodies!

Thank you, Monique!

Needlebook Received~

I have received my needlebook from Patti this weekend!! Isn’t this lovely? She also included a scissors fob which is made by her husband!!!! Amazing, right? Thank you soooo much, Patti!!!!

Hi Nita

I have not received my needle book yet but in the sidebar it is showing me twice - once as receiving and once as not. It definitely hasn't arrived as yet!!

Would you correct that for me and perhaps check with my partner when she sent it to let her know it hasn't got here.......although actually I suppose she will know once she reads this...lol. I'm really hoping it isn't lost in the post somewhere.

Thanks,
Sharon (shebafudge)

Humbug on it's way..

My humbug that I have stitched is on its way to its new owner. He was almost to cute to part with – I hope she like it as much as I enjoyed stitching it. ~o~ Ronel ~o~

It's here..

My humbug arrived yesterday from Mary Jo. Thanks Mary Jo it is gorgeous also a big thanks for the goodies you have sent with, you are very kind.

And of course Mrs Paisley could not resist to come and see what have arrived.. and it so cute and will be so nice to play with..

Hugs Ronel
Cape Town, South Africa

A very quick note to say my humbug is mailed to it's new owner - hope she likes it! It has quite a distance to go, so I'm keeping my toes crossed that it makes it quickly and safely.

From Singapore!!!

I received my exchange from Cindy. The picture doesn't make it justice ( my camera is not working so I took it with my phone).
The needlebook is so well made, it has no flaws at all. Cindy your finishing is impeccable. I absolutely love my gift!!!

Thanks a lot for the goodies too

Aury

Humbug Rec'd from Meari & I love it!

I just want to let everyone know that I was the lucky person to find Meari's pretty package in my mail box. I love it and it is tiny and cute. Meari included some pretty autumn colored fabric and floss. Thank you for such a pretty package and being a great exchange partner, love it! So now instead of "Bah humbug.... I can say Ahh a humbug"

My humbug came out a little bigger & is on it way to distant shores. I really found it hard deciding on what pattern to use given the shape of the thing. I stitched mine on 32 count and did a two sided design which was 30x35 so the whole thing was about 30 by 70.

Mare

Humbug Posted

Just to let my partner know, my Humbug was sent on 21 Nov and I hope she likes it :)

I made a Picture

this is the exchange from shebafudge/Sharon,
a lovely needlebook with needles.

Best from Sabine/stickhummel

Arrived safely

I received a wonderful needlebook from Nicole. It is perfect for me and I love the design. Thank you Nicole

Mary

Count Your Blessings

Lizzie Kate Freebie

My little humbug....

...is finally finished and packed and it will go in the mail tomorrow...oh yeah I really love it, it´s christmassy and my own design;-))

Happy stitching,
Gaby

Humbug Posted

Just letting you know my Humbug has been posted off - right around the other side of the world! Happy travels and hope my partner likes her swap!!

Humbug Exchange Mailed

One lucky recipient will receive this real soon!

Recieved my needlebook.

Hello Nita.

Just want to let you know that i have recieved the needlebook.
Sorry that it took some time to post on the site but i had some trubble getting on the site.
Well i soon will post a photo.

greetings Monique

Humbug on the post

Hello All

Just want to let you know that i have send out my humbug i hope it will get there soon.

Greetings Monique

Humbug Mailed

My humbug went into the mail today. I hope my partner likes it!

Received

Thank you Sharon/shebafudge for the lovely needlebook.
It is the first bigest I have,picture I will make and show all.

Best from Germany Sabine /stickhummel

Sent / Received

I have received my Needlebook from Teresa and I sent hers to her!
It was a great exchange and as soon as I find my camera I will post a piture!
Sharon

Needlebook received from Lynne

Hi Lynne,

Thank you so much for your nice needlebook. I am very happy with your hard work and it will certainly be used to stock my needles. You did a fine job stitching and finishing your work of art.

Perhaps we will meet again in another exchange. Thank you again,

Hugs from Liz

needlebook

Hi Jenna,

Finally it's arrived. I'm so glad that you like the needlebook, that's my reward. I stitched it with a lots of love. The patterns are freebies from EMS. I especially like her babyanimals. I want to stitch them all and bind them together in a book.
Hope to mee you again in another exchange,

Hugs from Liz

Humbug Picture

As promised, here is a picture of the humbug I received from Lynne. I just love the colors she used - orange, coral, pink and her stitching and finishing is wonderful. She also sent along the skien of satin floss and green beads which will certainly be used. Thank you Lynne for a wonderful exchange.

My Humbug arrived

Thank you Anita for the lovely little Humbug and Pincushion. I have always loved Dutch motifs and colors, so it's perfect. Mary Jo

Needlebook from Aury

Hi Aury,

Thank you so much for the beautiful needlebook. I haven't taken a picture of it yet, as I have been dealing with sinus and ear infections, but wanted to let you know it arrived and that I love it.

Thank you so much
April

Humbug exchange

I want to lett you all see

The 5 little humbugs that Liz(lizrieka)
made for my

They are so nice

greetings anita

Needle Book From Fiona

I have received my needle book from Fiona. She stitched a design from Victoria Sampler and used a pretty pink paisley print to finish it. It is my first design by Victoria Sampler and it is beautiful. She also sent me a special gift, a patchwork ornament, some buttons which I can never have enough of and a bookmark of the beach where she lives.

Fiona, I love the exchange, thanks so much for stitching the needle book and darling ornament for me.