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Purplebutterfly, I think whatever stocking you make in whatever color/fabrics is fine - your choice. If you are like me, you like to be surprised as I'm sure a lot of the ladies will agree.

Okay,

I am jumping in and playing this year. Will send you an email.

Karen

Purple Butterfly, glad you are joining in, it is a fun swap and I've never seen a stocking that I didn't like. Make it your way. Pat

KC1930 - just as you signed up I had someone drop out so since I didn't want to mess up my numbering, I put you in slot #6 (the numbering doesn't mean anything)Just wanted to let you know I got your note about signing up.

Looks like we have quite a few new participants this year - yea! I'm going to keep sign ups open until October 15th. On the 16th I will write everyone's name down on paper and put the names in a basket and as I usually do - my sweet hubby will then draw names to match up.

For instance - the first name he pulls out will be match with me - Nicki Lee - I will then make that person her stocking. The second name he pulls out will be matched up with Sister Sue - she will make that person a stocking then McPatches and so forth down the list of names. I will do my best not to match up anyone with a person they have already had in past years.... I'm pretty sure I still have some of my lists. Please do not contact me asking to be matched up with a specific person.

Erma- I sincerely hope you will be able to join in again. I need to find my pics of prior stocking swaps. Heading to the cabin tomorrow in the cold rain to close up for the winter. No internet, no cell service, and the phone is probably out as usual. Ahhhh. I'll take some UFO's to do. Starting to think about what type of stocking to make this year.

I got my paper pattern prepared today. Hopefully tomorrow iron my muslin and draw the stocking onto the muslim and start pulling fabrics to choose from. Fabrics are still not in my new sewing studio.

We have a heat wave in Southern California starting tomorrow through Wednesday. Because of the low humidity the fire danger will be very high. My home is in the hills so we will be trying to stay cool and be on the lookout for smoke in the area.

Bought my first "Florida" thing for my stocking yesterday... Chris

I am going to play this year Nicki. Please sign me up.

Only 13 more days to sign up!

I was excited to get this party started, I pieced a stocking over the weekend and started stitching/embellishing last night while watching DWS.

I think that I've decided on my fabric and embellishments. Now to find time to make it. I'm glad that we're getting some newbies. I have to say that I have a rather nice collection of stockings that I'm building from this swap (this will be #4 for me). I always look forward to participating in this swap.

BTW, here's a pic of the one that I made last year.

LindaJ52

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I am so happy to see I haven't missed this! Sending a PM Nicki!

I saw the cutest stocking while on vacation, it gave me great inspiration for what I am going to do. Off to the fabric store on Monday!

Only a week left to sign up - think we can make it to 40?!!!!

ttt

35 and counting ......can we make it to 40?

This will be so much fun! I look forward to being part of this swap!

Only 35?!? Where are the rest of the stocking elves?

Anxiously waiting to see who I'll be making a stocking for!

EK- I'm wondering that too? Come out come out where ever you are !

Signups will close at midnight October 15th.

OK! Im in!!!!!

YAY !!!! Thimble Lady

So happy you joined !

You are gonna have mucho FUN !!!!!!!

Thanks, KMouse. I already have my stocking made and I really enjoyed doing that. Now to fill it!

Can anyone share the items they are including or have included on their wish lists in the past? I would like some examples to help me make my list.

Also how many items do you put on a wish list?

pb

I thought in the past there was a questionnaire. But I remember people included stuff like favorite color, themes/styles/things you like, if you like chocolate, things you don't use, etc. I am sure others will answer. This is such a fun activity. I am so excited to start shopping and sewing, just need to know who I have so I know their taste.

Shogun - I will be posting a "Wish List" thread sepaately (shortly) so that everyone can make suggestions as to their favroites items, colors etc. Until every person who is particpating has complied with the Wish List, I won't be matching names. A sample will be given

Yes, I knew there would be a separate thread.

For some reason I am not able to send you a PM but I think I can reply to yours. So if you will send me one, Ill reply with my info. Thanks, Nicki

ThimbleLady - so happy to have you join us this year. Please send it to my email addres at: bnickilee at aol dot com

Thanks. Will do.

I would like to join you all in the swap. My computer is being stubborn so will send an e-mail with my info.

SDgranny, have you joined before?Don't quite recall. this is such a fun swap. I'll be at LQS thinking of what I want to put on my wish list. Sue and I are going to a demo/discussion on all the different feet for our sewing machines, We should learn something. There are lots of feet that I don't have a clue on how to use.

No, will be my first time if my computer cooperates. Sounds like fun.

Thank You Shogun and Nicki for your replies regarding the wish list. I have starting working on one and will adjust it when the wish list thread is started.

I hope to get my stocking pieced today. Fabric has been picked out and cut into apporixamte size pieces. I need the head start because beading always takes longer than other embellishments.

This is going to be fun. I haven't done any swaps in a long time.

I haven't found the right fabric that speaks to me yet! I might do some EPP in or on it too. Just not sure yet. It is very fun for sure.

I would like to join again this year. It was so much fun getting a stocking and seeing what I received.

LInda

I would like to join too! Sounds like fun! Rita

Anyone else want to join??? This is a fun swap. You have until tomorrow to sign up.

Oh my... I didn't miss out yet!
Nicki sign me up, PM on the way next!

adding to the PM

I'm going to play again this year. Please add my name to the list. I will send you a PM now. Glad I'm #40.

Julie

One of the last to sign up. Love to join; it was fun in prior years. Sent you the info. Thanks.

Another last day entry . I just can't stand the thought of missing out after playing last year for the first time.

Getting ready to send my PM and will post on the wish list thread shortly.

So excited to shop for and make items for my special someone after the match up!

42 and Counting, If you are on the fence - jump in as Signups will close at Midnight tonight.

If you do not see your name on the list it is because you have yet to send me your info via PM or email - If I do not receive it you will not be Participating.


Also, if you would also like to "secretly" sponsor someone who is unable to sign up for the SSSS for one reason or another, please be sure to let me know.
**** A tip for the Wish List **** When answering the questions about a Gift Certificate it might be helpfull if you would post the Website (Link) address for you SSSS or SSBG. Remember, no names will be matched until everyone has completed their Wish List.

I could use a couple more angels please.



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HA! FOUND YA!! & PM-Ed you! I kept seeing the wish list & I have looked all over for this thread, finally just gave up & pm-ed you and guess what was about the second thread I saw afterwards, lol.

Toryam - I just had someone drop out so I am putting your name in her slot (#31) so I don't mess up my numbering .... would hate to have to retype it.

4.5 hours to go! Everybody please hop over to the Wish List and make your list. No names will be matched up until EVERYONE has done this... including me!

Hi. This sounds like fun. PM sent with my info.

Jill

I've never participated in a swap like this, but hey, there's first time for everything! It does sound like fun...I'll pm the info.

Aliquilt, I am adding your name to the list - Please send me your info ASAP - thanks!

The SSSS Signups are officially over - we have 46 SS so this should be a fun swap!

DJillM - Please complete the Wish List thread. As soon as you do I will be able to match up partners. Thank you

Ok ladies - I know ya'll are getting excited about who your SSSS is going to be but you'll have to hang in there just a bit longer. I've got all the names tags made and in a bowl so tonight while hubby and I are watching the debates I'll have him pull names.

As I have done in the past years I will go down the list of names in order that they are listed (above). As Rob pulls out a name from the bow,l that name will be matched with the person going down the list. I will be contacting each one of you individually over the next couple of days with the name of your partner and their address.

I will be giving Quiltingnewbie a partical list to match up so that I can be surprised too - she will be contacting those on her list.

Please, everyone - once you get your partners name please respond that it has been received.

Once you have your SSSS's name, PLEASE go over to the SSSS 2013 Wish List and copy and print out their Wish List. You have plenty of time to put together a stocking and fill it with goodies - remember PLEASE DO NOT go over the $25.00 limit and no less.... (this does not include the cost of making your stocking) You will have 7.5 weeks to get this done. Have fun and remember when you are putting your stocking together to make it like something you yourself would like to receive. Have fun!