Canadian Swapers
10-07-2014, 11:16 AM
#31
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 1,025
So far, this is what I have found regarding swaps. Anyone interested may wish to give this a read.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...-a-t20154.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...-a-t20154.html
10-07-2014, 04:08 PM
#33
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 1,025
I think after reading the rules for swap hosts, it may not be appropriate to have a Canadian only, and exclude some members on this board. I have found that there are strictly Canadian groups on Yahoo that look to be very interesting. You need only to have a Yahoo mail account. Although you must be approved by the moderator. If any Canadian member on this board is interested, here is a link.
https://ca.groups.yahoo.com/neo/sear...ian%20quilters
https://ca.groups.yahoo.com/neo/sear...ian%20quilters
10-07-2014, 04:11 PM
#34
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 1,025
Sorry! It doesn't look like that one worked, so I'll try this. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/...tswappers/info
10-07-2014, 04:33 PM
#35
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,254
Quilting Gallery has a mug rug swap that includes partners in Canada. The last two I joined allowed me to meet two new friends in Canada. As for an only folks in Canada I haven't heard of one. I enjoy having partners in other countries. At present I'm in a global swap with six Australians, one New Zealander, a lady in South Africa, a lady in Canada and one in Missouri. As Nan suggested, one of you should take on the responsibility and organize a Canada swap. Have fun.
11-27-2014, 03:52 PM
#36
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South West Ontario
Posts: 2,237
Since so many of our Canadian friends to the North may read this post, perhaps someone can help me locate a pattern that appears to have been produced in Canada. The company was called Patchworks Plus and the name of the pattern is Vintage Patchwork. It appears to be a row-by-row pattern. I've tried searching the internet far and wide, but cannot locate the pattern, and evidently the company is out of business. If anyone has the pattern and is willing to sell it to me, please send me a PM. Thanks!!
Did you get an answer from anyone? Do you have a picture of the quilt?
11-29-2014, 02:14 PM
#39
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Guelph, On. -
Posts: 2,021
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I will cautiously say I'm willing, but I always seem to miss important info on swaps etc. BTW there have been almost 2000 viewers of this post. Might there be 2000 Canadians on this forum?
11-29-2014, 02:25 PM
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: in the middle of nowhere
Posts: 933
Hello there from the U.S. I am a newbie host. I am just finishing up my first swap as Hostess. I am here to help out with advice if someone would like to host this for all of their Canadian friends. I can tell you that it may seem very intimidating but if you start with a good plan of action and stay organized it is not that bad for the most part. I was terrified I was going to mess something up but I just got myself organized before I ever sent a PM to the admin about it. I just made a chart on my computer using excel. You can use Office or just draw it out by hand. I had a column for name of participant, addy, number of partners they wanted, mailed to, received from, and next time I will be adding a complete column along with a space for notes. I just filled it the spaces as the info arrived during signups. I also highlighted in the mailed and received section when that person completed that action. Here are some tips to keep in mind when deciding to host.
1. Start out and stay organized
2. Stay calm
3. Know that most people here on the board are willing to help if needed and understand you are only one person
4. Be aware that you will run into problems (late mailers, lost packages, etc.)
5. Be willing to devote the time needed to make it a success. This is slightly time consuming depending on the amount of participants. You just need to take your time and pay attention.
6. Keep it interesting, this means once the signups are over and all names are handed out you want to keep everyones interest. Have a few small games planned like ABC game, Name that item, I even did a Word Scramble. Certain games had prizes. Even a question every few days that requires the people to do a little snooping helps.
7. I also kept all my communications in folders that can be created in you inbox page. I kept one participant info, one for PM's I sent out related to the swap, PM's notifying me of people who mailed, one for when people received, adn even one for volunteers to help, be Angels, or to take on extra partners.
8. Did I mention stay calm. After all you are in the swap to have fun. I just took my time and stayed organized and all has gone smooth so far.
With all that said, if you are thinking about trying to host read through some of the other swaps. I suggest the monthly ones. Look at how they are running theirs and the games that may be going on. PM the host of those for any advice they may have. Especially dont forget to have all your plans thought out and written down as you would have them in the signup post to send to Admin for their approval. I can also tell you that if you are new to the Board they may ask that you be here a while before hosting so you get a better sense of how it runs. If anyone is interested in getting this one started let me know. I will be more than happy to give any advice and moral support needed.
1. Start out and stay organized
2. Stay calm
3. Know that most people here on the board are willing to help if needed and understand you are only one person
4. Be aware that you will run into problems (late mailers, lost packages, etc.)
5. Be willing to devote the time needed to make it a success. This is slightly time consuming depending on the amount of participants. You just need to take your time and pay attention.
6. Keep it interesting, this means once the signups are over and all names are handed out you want to keep everyones interest. Have a few small games planned like ABC game, Name that item, I even did a Word Scramble. Certain games had prizes. Even a question every few days that requires the people to do a little snooping helps.
7. I also kept all my communications in folders that can be created in you inbox page. I kept one participant info, one for PM's I sent out related to the swap, PM's notifying me of people who mailed, one for when people received, adn even one for volunteers to help, be Angels, or to take on extra partners.
8. Did I mention stay calm. After all you are in the swap to have fun. I just took my time and stayed organized and all has gone smooth so far.
With all that said, if you are thinking about trying to host read through some of the other swaps. I suggest the monthly ones. Look at how they are running theirs and the games that may be going on. PM the host of those for any advice they may have. Especially dont forget to have all your plans thought out and written down as you would have them in the signup post to send to Admin for their approval. I can also tell you that if you are new to the Board they may ask that you be here a while before hosting so you get a better sense of how it runs. If anyone is interested in getting this one started let me know. I will be more than happy to give any advice and moral support needed.
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