I was able to find our hostess on FB, and sent her a private message on there. Since it is linked to her Mary Kay sales page, it has her address and phone, so if we don't hear in a few more days I will try and give her a phone call.

She messaged me right back, she's okay, just really, really busy.

I'm sorry, but busy or not, no excuse for the long silence when she had previously said she would be posting the next swap the end of August. It would have been nice of her to say something, most of us were worried that she was ill.

I agree with paintmejudy. I think I will skip this swap.

quilting dragon it's so ice of you to fill in with angels. I'm still in for the swaps, i love them. I know the quilting angels will swoop down and send us a new hostess. i personally, have no idea where to begin.

I personally think whomever was the mean person to her in a pm soured her on hosting. (Remember?? She was upset big time!) I hope someone can step up and host for the member's who have enjoyed this swap and want to still participate.

There is always the option of swapping with each other until another swap occurs.

I really do enjoy this swap. I have always loved them, and I am still learning, and far behind the talent of all you great people. I know nothing of anyone being mean to her. (I just mean, I don't know anything about it) These swaps are all for our enjoyment, and having fun with each other. I hope no one is being mean to anyone. I am ready for anyone that wants to step up as a hostess. I just thought maybe this wasn't going to go on. I am ready also for any side swaps too. I will just wait to see what happens. I am trying to think of the things I want to get made for family Christmas Gifts too. It sure won't be long until it's upon us will it?

This was post number 57 on this thread....

I love this board and everyone in it. where else can one go for advice at 9:30 at night, and get a couple of responses imm? where can you go at 8 in the morning and get opinions on your border? if you're new at something or ever a pro, you can get advice right away. You can make friends all over the place here. you can actually meet these people, and I have, and i'm sure a lot of you have to. There is no other place in the world to me, where you can get a gift in the mail, for simply mailing out one. you all come here for enjoyment and talent and inspiration, I love LOVE this board, so let's all try to keep it going. it's so much fun here. let's talk to Patrice about this, i'm sure she has a backup for us. I'm ready to ship my Halloween one. if no swap this month, i'll do side swap.

I have enjoyed following this tread and swap! I love my PC and NB I was sent. I'm sure Tracey has a good reason for not being on the board. I remember one time she had an asthma attack and ended up in the hospital, so maybe something else of a similar nature has happened. Let's hope for the best and pray for her... imho...