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OMG, I am off the board for a few days and all heck breaks loose!!! Getting home from Chr*stmas holiday. Wiped out/tired one day, had to go to a coffee and shop this a.m. So thought I would check in and boy lots of action here

Welcome newbies. Glad to have you in the swap. This is a wonderful board with great people and everyone is willing to help with a problem or question.

Will try to get your questions answered and will update the list.

The last day to sign up is the 9th and I will select partners then and send addresses by PM. KC1930, I think it is reasonable to ask that no one puts buttons or charms as I think everyone wants a flat surface to put their mugs on.

The mug rugs do not have to be heart shaped. The only requirement is that is it a valentine theme. Sentimental if you like, funny if you like, pretty, etc. As Jamauk said, to have creative freedom - so do your da err whatever strikes your fancy.

I am going to update the list now too.

Mary

Hope you join our group, ChocolateMakesItBetter.

Gypsy Jane - welcome to the board! Hang in there - FishingWidow is probably on one of her many excursions and will be back soon to update the list. Looks like we are going to have quite a fun bunch of ladies joining in on this one.

Mary - whatever you are up to I sure hope you are having fun!!!

Hehehehe I knew you'd be along shortly Mary - you are such a busy bee

Me again, was having computer problems, somehow couldn't get on line. The DH fixed it.

I need a drink .

Mary

I ordered a layer cake today and it was heart themed. I think it will be perfect for this swap.

Just moving up...

Well, I've got my first mug rug entirely finished. No pictures, but will say that I kept it simple with a little hand applique and hand shadow quilting, which makes the appliqued pieces sort of puff up, but it's still flat enough to use with a cup or glass. For my first attempt at this kind of thing, I think that I did a very good job, if I do say so myself.

Now, I just have to finish the others that I have planned to do. The hardest part of this swap will be choosing which one to send to my partner! Thanks for hosting this, Mary.

LindaJ52

It has been a long time since I joined a swap but this one sounds like fun. Sign me up, will send a PM. I will send PM when I move from my phone to computer.

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Fishingwidow, I only asked a question and didn't sign up for the swap, so please remove me from the list...thanks!

Sorry KC, I did update the list. Went to JoAnne's this am and got some valentine fabric. When I checked last nite, I guess I used for PCs what I thought I had.

Still time to sign up ladies.

Happy New Year!!

Mary

Mary add my name I know I can do one of these! Pmailing you my info! Rae

Mary please sign me up. I will PM you. Jo

Will add y our names ladies!!

Mary

Why can I not email you......it would be "invite to private conversation" right? Can you email me? I need to get you my mailing address! Thanks

I think this would be lots of fun. Please sign me up. Now if I can figure out how to pm you! I won't have to mail out of the country will I?

PWife,

I just sent you a PM so you can give me your address.

Mary

wow, this swap is popular. what fun!

Fishing widow, you missed me, i posted to this thread and sent you a PM with my address and phone number.

Moving back to top

Terry,

Sorry about that. Just added you to the list.

Mary

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WOW! Mary! What a fabulous group of swappers - this one is certainly going to result in lots of pretties to be shown! Looking forward to knowing who my swap partner is.

Welcome all you Newbies - this is the perfect swap for you to get started in. Enjoy!

I'm waiting patiently for a partner - NOT! I've already finished several mug rugs for this challenge and can't wait to find out who I'm going to be swapping with. Huh! I think that this is the first swap that I've done where the item has been ready to go before the close of registration. I love these things.

LindaJ52

Hi all,

Tomorrow will be the last day to sign up for the swap and then I will put names in a bowl and select partners and the swap can begin. Looks like many of you have your mug rug finished. I have the fabrics and will probably sew next week.

Will miss you this time selove2quilt, but look forward to the next one.

Anticipation,...

Mary

OK I am done with my nerves now so count me in............. : )

Uh, Mary, this is what you originally said:

quote:

* Sign ups will be taken until January 9.

. Tomorrow is only January 6. So which is it? Just asking.

LindaJ52

HI, I have been watching this swap for a few days, weeks, will you get the idea. Sign me up. I'll send you a PM.

Thanks,
Sheila

Linda,

I made a mistake so will have a few more days and I will add you to the list CBQ.

Mary

Chocolatemakesitbetter is a newbie that posted she wants in.

So the sign up date is January 9th??? Oh, good, I have a few more days to think about it and be sure Ill be able to finish, etc in time. I have to be abale to clean up enough "stuff" to get to my machine before I commit! LOL

I don't want to spoil any surprises here, but I started pulling fabrics for this swap and posted some pics on my blog. You know, if anyone wants a sneak peak

WOWZER! There are 31 signed up for this mug rug swap. This is exciting! I have one in the works right now but may change my mind about it later.

My test mug rug came out ok, going to do a second one with another design, pulled fabrics for the one for my partner BUT I am going to wait and see who she is to try and make one just for her!

Just moving up...

Hi ladies,

Get ready for the big reveal!!

I have selected mug rug buddies for this swap and will post partners tonite. I have a Garden Club meeting tomorrow so will send PMs with addresses sometime tomorrow evening.

But I thought I would post names tonite. And I still need address from the following for the exchange: Terry, Oh, Evelyn B and Llcp48. Thanks much ladies.

Now here are your mug rug partners:

Angelinamor and Gypsy Jane

llcp 48 and Jane Kiwi

Mandylifeboats and lindaj52

Crazyboutquilting and Tisme

Cre8ive one and Aunt Jo

Applik and Chocolatemakesitbetter

Nlk and TerryOh

Rockinbobbin and Evely7nB

Applebetty and Quiltnanny

I M JOyce and Huntress9

Chanlady and Nickilee

Jamauk and PWife

quilts4myluv and Califshrimp

Ozark Quilter and pegsami

AND SINCE WE HAD AN UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THESE LAST THREE WILL BE a three way mailing. a

Ilovemy4kids mails to Will Quilt for Chocolate.

Will Quilt for Chocolate mails to Fishinwidow

and Fishingwidow mails to Ilovemy4kids.

So Happy Valentine day mug rug swap.

Mary

Yay, now I have my partner! Hi, Gypsy Jane!

Ah-ha!! TerryOH is my partner & now I'm off to get that special little mug rug completed & mailed off before Feb. 6. This is getting exciting now & can't wait to see pics of all of them as each person receives theirs.

I have my partner: I M Joyce

Can you tell me a little about your color likes & dislikes, favorite fabric, favorite theme, do you like romantic, victorian, bold & bright etc? Thanks Rae

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Hi, Rae. I sent you a pm. I answered your questions and asked you a few. I am so excited about this swap.

Oh Cool, I got Crazy! rofl That should be fun.

I sent you a PM when I signed up. Let me know if you did not get it and I will resend.

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I'm happy and ready to go to work! Tisme is my partner. Can you tell 2 favorite colors? Or do you like surprises? I am locking myself in my sewing room until I finish my projects.

The fun has begun!!!!!

Hi EvelynB!
I have a cute FQ waiting for this. But, do you have any requests? special size you like?
Anything goes for me.
Have fun!!

Hi, Ozark Quilter---I hope you don't have any special requests because I have yours done and ready to mail!!!

Hi PWife!! Looks like we're partners! Let me know a little about your style! I'm off to stalk some of your posts to see if I can get a better idea of the things you like.

Crazy, I love purple and red, but I like surprises too, so do whatever you want. Do you have any favorites, color, fabric choices, etc?
Tammy

Hello Pegsami. We must think alike. I also have yours ready to mail!

I'm so excited Hello Califshrimp

Hi Aunt Jo. I have your mug rug ready to mail as soon as I add the label. So glad I joined this swap! By the way...my online name is just cre8ive, not cre8ive one.

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