Elisabrat

I like the idea of the photo only of the mug rug and keeping the gifts privately between yourself. I wonder would this stop people from sending other things then? I do listen to people who write to me and that was more than one person who had voiced that concern abeit privately No one wants to get eaten alive yikes. I see there are many different and interesting points that have weighed in on both sides. I got several more emails going with the less gifts. I think less is ok but again that is just me. If you wonder why I don't swap its for the same reason my friends. I cant afford to keep up with you! but I enjoy watching the creative ideas come through so its ok. I would be sad to lose anyone by limiting the gifts but find its pretty silly to say you wont play because you cant send extras. I wonder ifthat is just stealing the joy but in another way from the players here on the board. argh I cant seem to win! I have to worry about all of you but this has given me a good train of thought on where to go from here. do I keep it the same? slightly switch it up? limit it to just pics of the mug rugs? let everyone fend for themselves? I get so confused lol that it will take me til the first to figure this one out. I love the idea of talking it out with your partner. Letting them no you will not be able to send extras this month because of xyz but you would love to learn more about them and hopefully they will be understanding. Plus .. knowing your partner cant send might ease up your own concerns about sending extras yourself. so sorting it out with them upfront you know? between you two? might be a very good solution. thinking thinking lol.

rather see mug rugs so show them as your making them as you receive them.. we want to see them!

Elisabrat

PS I still stand by #4 rule Jaba. I believe this is an optional thing that people do and it should be taken as such. I do not want peoples feelings hurt by not being able to send something so please just talk about it. in private and use your PM's. This would save so much heart ache. I encourage all who can only send a mug rug to do so with a lovely note perhaps included.. just to say I made this for you. If you want to send 2 mug rugs well send 2 mug rugs. You sew so fast Jaba that its not so hard for you to do. I know not everyone does (ie me) and well its your lucky day when I complete 1 mug rug! 2? forget it! mug rugs were not the issue nor have they ever been the issue here. its the high end gifts that are a bit harder to compete with. everyone has fabric! and its lightweight to send! I know a true issue but my rules stand for now. Just read them next month to see any changes that have or have not been added. thanks!

sewbizgirl

No upset, Lynnie, I just didn't understand your wording. Now that you have explained I see what you were trying to say!

nhnative

I'm new to this swap so I'm not sure what they have done in the past. I think that when you get your partner you should say up front if you are only able to send a mug rug and then your partner can only send a mug rug. If you both want to send extras then that's what you should do. This is supposed to be fun. I am on another swap and we always send extras.

terriamn

Made myself a picnic mug rug to take to the lake. You need sunglasses to look at it

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rwquilts

I agree partner! I've been having so much fun getting to know you better

rwquilts

Terriamn super pretty mug rug! Your drinks will be sooo happy!

Crqltr

Love the mugrugs..so bright and cheerful!

lynnie

terrianm, love that butterfly, so bright and cheerful. I love the little guy!

lynnie

still haven't rec'd mine yet. what's going on at the PO??