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ILoveToSwap

ILoveToSwap
Date Joined: March 29, 2010
Last Online: May 29, 2012

Country: United States

About Me

I enjoy swapping; haven't done a lot of it lately & would like to get back into it.

I am married and work full-time. I am working on a book and some advanced education in order to become self-employed.

Both my husband and I volunteer for an animal rescue group.

We have a four-legged "fur" baby that we adopted a while ago.

Favorite Music

I enjoy all types of music, with the exception of hip hop and "hard core" rap.

Some favorite artists are Yanni, Enya, Neil Diamond, Garth Brooks, Tobie Keith, all classical styles, Lynryd Skynryd, Guns 'N Roses, Rick Springfield, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks.

Favorite Books

Reading is one of my first loves. It is not unusual for me to go from reading true life crime to a "cozy" murder mystery to reading about the lives of British monarchs.

While there are many genres of reading I enjoy I have found myself gravitating toward Laura Childs, Monica Ferris, Jonathan Kellerman, and Faye Kellerman. Joel Rosenberg and Joel C. Rosenberg are also high on my "gotta read" lists.

Favorite Ways to Pass the Time

Computer games can be fun when I have the extra time but I find that spare time is getting harder and harder to come by these days.

I have a grand time walking my dog --- she can be very comical and entertaining.

Working with my hands is something that I do as "second nature". . . mostly I crochet and quilt these days. I dabble with knitting, cross stitch and embroidery when the weather is extremely warm since it is lighter work.

Other info you might need

My favorite colors are pink, purple, yellow, and rose (well, actually all shades of red).

I am diabetic, and have a very low tolerance for spicy foods. Also, due to a medical condition I need to avoid caffeine as much as possible

I drink alot of herbal tea (either that or decaffinated) during the day at work. . . don't drink so much of it at home.

Chocolate is something that I will indulge in on occasion but with the diabetes and the caffeine I try to stay away from it.

Italian, Greek and Chinese cuisines are my favorites. I really enjoy sushi as well.

Getting handmade items from swap partners will always be appreciated.

I am very easy going. If there is ever a question please just drop me a line.

I have been called very patient; however, I have no patience for people who feel that they have to put others down in order to make themselves feel better.

Favorite TV programs

There are several shows that I enjoy watching, Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, Project Runway and Criminal Minds.

Other shows, like Hoarding: Buried Alive and Hoarders are interesting to me because there are several acquaintances that I have that suffer from these problems. . . the psychology of being a hoarder has fascinated me since my college days.

I also enjoy watching the Law & Order programs. . .although as a former legal secretary that continues to work with some attorneys the show makes law & the legal system too simplistic and "easy". . . researching and investigation are never completed in short order. . . it can take years to wait for someone to "convict" themselves and leave an evidentiary trail that can't be missed.

Wish List

Hmmm, I've read some swaps that require wish lists. . . but I really don't have that much that I want. I am trying to downsize the stash of craft projects so I really don't need anything extra beyond what the swaps are for.

However, in order to have a listing to qualify for some swaps here are things that I would guess could be called "wish" items:

12" (finished size) quilt blocks of 100% cotton fabric using the following colors: yellow, red and green

Handmade Christmas ornaments

6" (finished size) quilt blocks of 100% cotton fabric using the following colors: black, white and orange

Crocheted doilies

Votive candles (especially scented ones) I like all scents

Recommendations of good books to read

Handmade bookmarks

Reusable shopping bags -- I use these for everything!

Tips on organizing

Assistance of a professional organizer

Treadle sewing machine in really good condition

Knitting lessons

Table weaving loom

Weaving lessons

Hand woven place mats

Frame for making hand woven rag rugs

Table for Featherweight 221

Guess that is it for now. . . .if I think of anything else I'll add it.

Ratings

Magickspirit51 rated for Six Week Snail Mail Swap on Jul 19, 2012
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Comment: I am sorry, but I have not received anything from you for this swap. I have contacted you regarding this matter, but I have received no reply. I will re-rate if I ever receive the swap.
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Comment: I will be willing to change if you contact me.
JennJ1018 rated for Book Of The Month May on May 22, 2012
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Comment: Thank you! I don't read much fantasy, but this looks like a pretty good book. Can't wait to read it :)
Response: I hope you enjoy it!
RetroChik rated for US only Postcard swap #1 (Water) on May 9, 2012
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Comment: Thank you :). My husband and I traveled to Atlantic City in 2004. Loved the boardwalk!
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Comment: Thanks for the bag...I LOVE JoAnns. ;o)
Response: Thank you for the heart! I'm glad that you liked the bag.
nigatsubebe rated for HANDMADE NEEDLEBOOK on Feb 13, 2011
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Comment: <3 I loved the needlebook! Its' small size is perfect for travel kits.
Response: I'm glad that you like the needlebook. Thank you!
katiko rated for Miniature Quilt Swap #12 on Feb 11, 2011
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Comment: I do love the colors and design! Thanks so much!
Response: Thank you for the heart. I'm glad to hear that you like the quilt.
SwappinGina rated for I love my Library #2 on Jan 27, 2011
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denimbaglady rated for Hot Cocoa for a Cold Day on Dec 22, 2010
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Comment: Thanks, I am sure I will like them -- the french vanilla is one of my fav's i haven't had the other ones before
Response: I hope you enjoy them. For Christmas I received some Peppermint Hot Cocoa. . .can't wait to try it. Thank you also for the heart -- it is appreciated.
thisismeAXiD rated for New year, new calendar! on Dec 21, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the calendar and cocoa! :)
Response: Thank you very much for the heart, I appreciate it. Happy Holidays!
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Comment: Sherry. Thank you so much for the nice card and handwritten greeting. I hope you enjoy your white Christmas. I live in Ohio and we had a white Thanksgiving :), we are also in a four day snowstorm. The snow is really amazing, fluffy big white flakes which make me feel like im in one of those snowglobe scenes. As fluffy as it is, it isnt any problem to shovel it and the roads here are very clean despite the nonstop snow. I want to thank you again and wish you and yours a warm and cheery Holiday.
Response: I just saw on the news that Cleveland got alot of snow yesterday. I'm a bit jealous! But it would be wonderful if we could get snow on Christmas Eve. . .snow always makes the bare trees look magical to me. Happy Holidays to you & yours as well.
pickleme rated for Reduce Reuse Recycle! on Sep 29, 2010
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Comment: Thanks! Glad to here you're feeling better.
GypsyRose rated for Reduce Reuse Recycle! on Sep 28, 2010
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Comment: Hope both of you are feeling better. Never fun when your sick . Thanks for the recycle bag and tea. Will try the tea on my day off which is thursday.. That way I can sit back relax and savor the flavor.
sjonsmom rated for Genesis Ch. 9 and 10 on Sep 28, 2010
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LNCorner rated for Simple Bookmark Swap #2 on Sep 10, 2010
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Comment: I absolutely adored the Polar Bear bookmark! It was unbelievably cute.
Response: I thought it was cute the way it looked like the bear was waving.
nanascrafting rated for Genesis Ch. 9 and 10 on Sep 5, 2010
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SIEN rated for Simple Bookmark Swap #2 on Aug 31, 2010
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Comment: Thanx for the cute bookmark, got it today.
Response: I'm glad you liked it. . .I had fun picking them out.
racheljohnson rated for I love my Library swap! on Aug 30, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely beach postcard. It sounds like your local library is a wonderful place. Happy swapping!
Response: Thank you. . .yes, I have a great library (extremely small -- but great).
jeansjems rated for Simple Bookmark Swap #2 on Aug 30, 2010
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Comment: Cool bookmark...love the plastic cover!
Response: Thank you. The cover can be used for bulkier items -- just put a ribbon through the hole at the top to use as a bookmark. It's like a "2-4-1" package!
wygirl rated for Genesis Ch. 9 and 10 on Aug 29, 2010
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Comment: Lovely insights, thank you
Response: Thank you very much.

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