LEPRECHAUNS & FAIRIES, OH MY!--SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAP

LEPRECHAUNS & FAIRIES, OH MY!-- SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAP #6!

It's that time o'the year to celebrate that beautiful country of Ireland, and one if its most famous legends: Patrick the Bishop.

THEME: "LUCK O'THE IRISH, WITH LEPRECHAUNS & FAIRIES, OH MY!"

CATEGORIES:

1. Rainbow
2. Pot O'Gold
3. Green/shamrocks
4. Leprechaun/Fairy
5. WILD CARD FREE CHOICEâ„¢
6. Treat
7. Note

ITEMS: You will send one item for each category. If you send an item that qualifies for more than one category, please choose which category it represents. You can, of course, send more if you'd like, but the requirement is for a minimum of one item per category.

Categories 1 through 5: Since this is a SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAP, your items will be sewing and craft-related. MAKE SURE AT LEAST 2 OF YOUR ITEMS ARE FABRIC--either 2 Fat quarters or 1 Fat quarter and 2 fat eighths, chosen to match 2 of the categories above.

Other sewing-related but non-fabric items you might send are buttons, ribbons, threads, appliques, small sewing items, pincushions, patterns, magazines, small handmade items, and such. See "Ideas" for examples. The note and the treat are of course non-sewing items, and the wild card free choice can be another fat quarter of fabric, or anything sewing or craft-related, based on your partner's profile!

If you send ribbon for one of the categories, please send a minimum of one yard.

Category 6: Since we all love getting little treats, this is a small item that is edible, drinkable, or usable, such as a small candy, a tea bag, a colorful gel pen, an extra fat quarter, package of rick rack or bias tape, sewing notion, etc. It does not have to be sewing or craft-related, and it can be very small. You can follow your assigned partner's profile for ideas or preferences, or if none are listed, simply choose something you might enjoy.

Category 7: Please send a note enclosed in your package with the item identified for each category. Please include your Swap-Bot name so your partner knows who to rate and to whom to say "thanks!"

IDEAS: Here are examples of packages you might assemble for your partner for the LUCK O'THE IRISH SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAP--

Example A: a package of rainbow-variegated rick rack for #1, 1 fat eighth of coin fabric and 1 fat eighth of money fabric for #2, a package of shamrock buttons for #3, a fat quarter of fairy fabric for #4, a skein of gold yarn, or gold embroidery floss, if appropriate to your partner's profile, for #5, a package of dark chocolate for #6, and of course your note for #7.
Example B: a fat quarter of rainbow fabric for #1, a package of gold buttons for #2, a yard of green ribbon for #3, a fat quarter of St. Patty's Day fabric for #4, a package of green and gold beads for #5, Hershey's Pot of Gold candy for #6, and of course your note for #7.
Example C: a yard of rainbow-colored ribbon for #1, a fat quarter of bright yellow-gold fabric for #2, a fat quarter of green fabric for #3, a package of fairy buttons for #4, a Maeve Benchy novel for #5, a small bag of coffee for #6, and of course your note for #7.

As you can see, you can be very creative with your package! Think of it as assembling a small "gift basket" for your partner, centered around the theme, with each category represented. (No, you don't have to package it up in a basket.) There is no set dollar amount for this swap, but please send nice items that you would like to receive. You can check your partner’s profile for likes, dislikes, and faves, and you can email them for ideas or preferences; you can follow your own creative ideas as well. You can list an idea or preference below in the comment section, but please, don't be too picky. If your partner has followed the swap requirements as listed above, please rate them accordingly.

For hearts, of course, you can send extra goodies, or perhaps tuck everything into a basket, or For hearts, of course, you can send extra goodies, or perhaps tuck everything into a basket, or small handmade tote bag if you'd like. Or send extra fabric, ribbon, buttons, notions or treats. But this is optional. The only requirements are as listed above.

As always, I allow high quality swappers only. Because of past swap hosting experience, I do not allow newbies in my swaps. I'm sorry. If you are new, go, get experience, and watch for a later SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAP! There are lots more coming throughout 2008! Some of them are already posted, so be sure to sign up once your swapping history is excellent.

ALSO, be sure to check out my separate swaps for LITTLE SCOTTIE DOGS-- SEW CRAFTYâ„¢SWAP #7, AGE OF AQUARIUS-- SEW CRAFTYâ„¢SWAP #5, FABRIC COASTERS, 6-INCH/153mm FABRIC SQUARES, FAIRY QUILTS, and GIFTS FOR MY HOUSE FAIRY! I will be hosting lots of these swaps throughout 2008!

Future themes for my SEW CRAFTYâ„¢ SWAPs will include specific COLOR MEâ„¢ themes, Luck O'The Irish, Scottie Dogs, Seeing Spots, fruit, ocean/nautical/lighthouses, back to school, hearts and valentines, spring, summer, autumn, winter, coffee/tea, brights, pastels, retro kitchen, My Fairy Godmother, For the Birds, etc.

DUE TO POSTAGE COSTS, for now this swap is US only. So far, only one person has requested an international swap. Please message me directly if you want me to host an international version. Many of my other swaps ARE international, though, so there's always that option. Be sure and check them out.

AS ALWAYS, BE SURE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE. If my instructions are not clear, just send me a private message and I'll clarify. And most of all, HAVE FUN! HAPPY SWAPPING!

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