You can join for the year or just any particular month you like. Details are on Ranee's blog.
I already completed my first swap. I had a blast finding things for the metallic related theme to Karla (she is here: www.karlacardell.blogspot.com ) AND I received a FABULOUS package of goodies from Julie (she is here: www.tisjewel.blogspot.com ) I will post a picture and description of my bounty as soon as I get my camera developed.
I was supposed to post this questionnaire for my partners in the swap to know my preferences etc. Course, my computer crashed in a big way and I just got a new one so i hope everyone will forgive me up for just now getting around to it. I just got a Toshiba Satellite laptop and I'm scrambling around trying to get caught up on all my groups, swaps, thank you's, etc.
Color Swap Survey
1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high-end/natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
I LOVE things like Alpaca and Cashmere but I can't afford it for everyday things. Plus, I do a lot of charity work and they require machine washable things. I use a LOT of Lion Brand yarn - esp Microspun, Wool Ease, WE Chunky, WE Thick and Quick, Suede.
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
I don't spin although I went to a seminar to learn, I don't have the equipment. Someday...
I do crochet. I have for over 30 years but I do more knitting than crochet. I prefer the fabric that knitting makes - esp for apparel.
3. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Mosaics, woodworking, scrapbooking, ceramics and lots of other quirky crafts.
4. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
Cashmere or silk blends for special things. Lion Brand Suede or Wool Ease Chunky or Thick and Quick for blankets, coats, etc.
5. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I can't do much with thread because of my hands. I don't like yarn that is scratchy but then who does;o)
6. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
Warm things for street kids. Lace, shawls, afghans. The perfect glitten (glove/mitten).
7. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
See above. Just about anything. I love to have several projects going so that I can work on whatever I'm in the mood for - simple, complex, thick, thin....
8. What are you knitting right now?
Checkers set, Ivy sweater from Knitty.com, necktie for my son, warm things for SUFK and a women's shelter.
9. Are you a sock knitter?
Not so much. Baby ones, yes. I am tempted sometimes by the fun of the sock patterns but I just can't get my bunch to care that much about wearing home-made socks. They just want athletic ankle socks:o\
10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Are there any colors you hate?
I just don't like really bright, jangly colors. I prefer a more muted palette. Soft shades of purple and green are my favorites.
11. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope. I started to set one up at Herrschnerrs but got interrupted as usual.
12. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.)
Nope. Don't like to smell smoke but not allergic.
13. Do you have any religious prohibitions or restrictions?
I am Christian. LDS specifically. I'm not supposed to drink coffee but I indulge in a cup of gourmet once in a while. Hey, I didn't say I was a really good LDS.
14. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Melon, cucumber, ocean.
15. Do you burn candles?
You betcha!!
16. Do you have a sweet or salt tooth?
I have both! I'm trying to learn to indulge them in healthy ways.
17. Do you drink coffee, tea or cocoa?
Love herbal tea and cocoa.
18. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
My dh of 20 years is a truck driver. We have 5 kids and 2 grandsons. 26 yo dd lives with her 2 baby boys, 19 yo dd lives with her.... (can't cuss, can't cuss, can't cuss) fiancee. 22 yo ds, lives at home and is preparing for a mission. 12 yo dd and 10 yo dd live at home and are homeschooled. We have a horse, 2 big dogs, 1 little truck dog that travels with dh and one psycho cat. My Pitt Bull, Princess is always at my side when I knit. She is very much a lady, though and wouldn't dream of stepping or sitting on my knitting. The horse on the other hand....
19. What are some of your favorite things?
Horses, music of all kinds - esp country, classical, blues, jazz and celtic, classic movies, Lost (tv show).
20. Is there anything that you collect?
Horses and blue willow.
21. What is your favorite holiday?
I'm kind of a scrooge. I refuse to acknowledge Dec 25. We've switched to Epiphany because of the horror that "Christmas Day" has become. Christ would be horrified. Thanksgiving makes me miss my Mom terribly. I guess my favorite would be New Years. My family has some pretty cool traditions going for New Years.
