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nilmerg

nilmerg
Date Joined: April 15, 2012
Last Online: June 4, 2015

Country: Australia
My Pintrest

About Me

I live in country NSW, Australia. I'm a single mum who works full time have Primary School Age girls.

I'm not a girly girl (and neither are my children). I don't do cute handbags and makeup! A good messenger bag keeps me happy! I usually dress in Jeans/shorts and a t-shirt - I'm always on the lookout for unique (or even hand made/designed) t-shirts, but prefer a ladies fit (size 8-10 AU/UK sizes - about a small)

My favourite colours are purple, silver, brown (esp with aqua & pink), darker greens.

I like to sew, quilt, embroider, cross stitch and make inchies. I'm also trying my hand at needle felting and quilling.

I am a total failure at crochet and knitting!

My family has no allergies and we have no pets furry in our home (just a fish tank!). I occasionally smoke, but always outside and I always wash my hands thoroughly before picking up a craft project. I DO use recycled packaging - why wouldn't you - save a tree!

Favorite Crafts

I love fabric, particularly quilting fabrics. Anything bigger than 2.5" square is always gratefully recieved, even scraps. FQ's and yardage would be even better ;) I prefer 100% cotton quilting fabrics. Ribbons (esp. grosgrain), lace, trims etc are also very useful.

I also have a thing for buttons, any are great, a set, an odd one, any colour, any style, anything goes.

My big projects that I am collecting for at the moment are:

  1. Black and white inchie frame. I need probably about 300 more to complete this project. I'm happy with simply black and white or grey scale is cool too. I love artists choice for these as I really like to see what other people enjoy to draw. I do have an inchie inspiration board on my pintrest if you need some help. I totally prefer hand drawn to stickers, even if like me your artistic skills aren't that great. (B&W Rinchies would work too)

  2. A King sized I-spy quilt. I need 2.5" fussy cut squares for this. Fussy cut means that you center the object to spy in the square. Anything goes for objects, the more obscure the better - cupcakes, ladybirds, animals, transport etc.

What not to send...

Australia is an island nation and have VERY strict quarentine laws. Many things are strictly prohibited - plants, seeds and even tea! If you are concerned, please check the web page: http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/mail/cant-mail If you send something that is not permitted, it is likely that the whole package will be destroyed, please check before sending. Thank you.

I don't drink hot drinks

I don't like neons and not too many hot colours -particularly Orange but I totally don't mind any colour in moderation.

No scrapbooking supplies please unless the swap we are in particularly specifies it should be sent.

No wool or other yarn accessories please - I just won't use them. (Unless it's felting wool)

I don't collect post cards or ATCS.

I don't wear makeup or nail polish, but I do love perfume and body sprays.

Things I'd like to recieve

  • If you are looking for inspiration for a profile surprise, check out my pintrest boards (link above)

  • Fabric - 100% cotton is preferable, scraps are great, charm squares, F8ths, FQ's or 1/2 or yardage is even better

  • Inchies/rinchies - I'm collecting black and white ones at the moment

  • Sharpies or similar

  • Ribbon or lace

  • Good quality sewing machine threads like gutterman

  • Ladies Fit t-shirts - size AU/UK 14-16 or Large. Anything unique is great.

  • Embroidery threads (DMC or Anchor)

  • Doilies or other vintage table linnen and accessories.

  • Buttons

  • Unique Clothes for my kids, probably sized for ages 3 or 5.

  • A Messenger bag

  • Small note cards to send out with swap packages

  • Ink pads - I'm particularly after a dark brown one, but any new colours would be great.

  • Necklace pendants - I ALWAYS have a black leather necklace on it and am always on the look out for new pendants. I wear them fairly tight - probably only 1-2" looser than a choaker.

Check out my pintrest for more ideas.

Ratings

lisamocker0412 rated for Craft Your Craft #5 - Birds on Aug 31, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the great bird. I adore it, it is already hanging up in my kitchen. As this is where I spend most of my time.
chrissi2286 rated for Color Swap #3 on Aug 23, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much, loved it . The colouring roll is so cool. Such a great idea my son loves it, and the material is great :) Thankyou
BluePoppy rated for 3 wishes International Swap! on Aug 13, 2012
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Comment: If I could I´d give you 3 extra hearts! I just L.O.V.E everything! Perfect swapper! =)
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Comment: Wow what a lovely envie of goodies and I pertically love the earring travel holder what a clever lady you are ty so much.
fairypretty7 rated for Color Swap #2 on Aug 5, 2012
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Comment: hi, i picked up my parcel today, thank you for all the lovely things Anisha loved all the yellow things and has now run off with all them and some more.
Lilyluzkay rated for Black and white inchie swap #2 on Jul 28, 2012
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Comment: Sorry the rating took so long. Your card got mixed up in my mom's papers. The inchies you sent are absolutely lovely and they were beautifully displayed. Thank you!
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Comment: Thnkyou for the great JOW. Loved it
kiddomerriweather rated for Pintrest surprise swap on Jul 25, 2012
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Comment: You do not know how thrilled I am right now! I love the notebook cover so much! I had ordered a felt covered twig pencil that matches this cover from the Etsy shop where I pinned it from and I got the pencil today too! They match perfectly! Thank you!
neca84 rated for Color swap #1 on Jul 25, 2012
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Comment: thanks for the package, sorry i took so long to rate
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Candyn29 rated for beautiful ladies inchies on Jul 20, 2012
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Comment: wow! these are stunning! you drew them? I'm pretty sure you did, they are just beautiful, an excellent addition to my collection, some of my favorites!!!!
emoddle rated for Stuffed Envie Surprise on Jul 18, 2012
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Comment: wow! thanks for the awesome package! I especially love the fridge magnets! they are so great :-D thanks!
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Comment: Great inchies! Thanks!
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Comment: Love the fun bug inchies! TY
isabellasnow rated for Inchies-Green and White on Jul 12, 2012
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Comment: LOVE them! These were my first inchies and I'm so glad to get some "good" ones to pattern my next ones after. Thank you!
redcrystal rated for QUICK fill a $1.20 envelope swap on Jul 6, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much for the package!! I love the dottee :D She's very cool. I also love the book papers!
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Comment: Thanks for all the inchies (and the extra ones!) you've done a good job illlustrating them all, I think my favourite is Yellow Pig Day (my boyfriend says his favourite is Cow Appreciation Day) Thank you!
Response: It was a very fun idea for an inchie swap. They were great fun to make. Thank you.
Kimbles rated for Inchies-Green and White on Jul 2, 2012
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Comment: The inchies are very cute but the envelope got wet :( so now they have some interesting watercolour effects added to them.
Response: I'm so sorry they got damaged. Stupid postal service!
lsmahutchin rated for Black and white inchie swap #2 on Jun 30, 2012
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Comment: Great inchies! Thanks!!!
lavendarcat rated for Beginner Rinchie Swap 2 on Jun 27, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the terrrific rinchies! :)

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Comments

BluePoppy on Dec 13, 2012:

neca84 on Jun 4, 2012:

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For the pick 2 tag Aussie Active swapaholics they are great

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