Chele do I understand right - We can post progress pics on this one?

:cry: :cry: :cry:

esqmommy didn't get me. now I have to keep guessing! :lol: :lol:

I GOT MY PARTNER TOO!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!... Here's what I know about her.. she's on the forum... she's a quilter and she's so very nice...will go out of her way to help anyone... ... does this describe anyone you know?? (like just about everyone here)

Omak - You are soo funny!! LOL

Hey my partner this swap loves red does that count as a clue? Oh I love red too! Maybe shes my doppler twin? Moosegirl

OOOH! That must be me.
I LOVE red! :D

Shucks! I don't know my partner, but I can say I'd rather be with her than in cold, rainy, Wisconsin!

I just scampered through some older post to see what my partner likes. I'm thinking........shhhhht, can't tell.

Oh MadQuilter,
I like everything bright & beautiful!!
:D :D :D :D :D

LOL Mad I did the same thing earlier today!! I wanted to get a feel for what she would like.

Was I ever excited toda when I had a chance to check my e-mail and got my message w/ my partner's name!! Internet is sketchy at best here - it's made me realize just what an internet junkie I am... Not being able to check my e-mail daily, let alone anything else of interest, is sooo annoying.

I'll not give any hints as I'm terrified of the paddle. Paddle ??!!?? Wow, it's been a loooongg time since I've been threatened with one of those.

Tried to get to a LQS here in sunny FL today, but by the time I got there, they'd closed :( only a couple more days here, so don't know if I'll get the chance to go back or not. I'm hoping so, I love an excuse to shop and getting supplies for this is the perfect reason.

This is the onl thread I've read through, and enjoyed seeing a few furry babes posted. I'm missing my sweet Six - but know that he'll be kneading me with all of his many toes as soon as we are home. He truly is my baby now that DD's are all grown up.

Take care, friends!

Woohoo got my name today and am off-by myself tomorrow to do a little shopping two hours away at my local LQS.

Now what to get her/him. Are there any 'hims' on this? Hmmm

Let me tell you about them. They like fabric, sewing machines, comfy blankies, their work is alway's beautiful, and they are very nice and helpful to one and all. Does that help?

Gotta go think what to get........ :wink:

I got my partner's name too! I am SEW excited!! I ordered my whatever the other day so as soon as it arrives, I will get to work!!!! :D :D But we do have until the end of December to get these babies in the mail to our "secret" partners, right?

Yes Joyce we have until Dec 31st to mail :)

Mine went out today winging it's way to it's new home I hope it's new parent likes it. ;)

And we get to open them when we get them????? :roll:

NO! You do not get to open them as soon as you get them.
It is Christmas, and you have to wait! And, since the deadline is December 31, you have to wait until MIDNIGHT to open them ... that would be midnight Pacific time ... :twisted: and, since I am too old to be up that late, you will have to wait for my posting letting you know that I have opened mine, and THEN!
You may open yours ...
doesn't that sound like I am a FUN date???? LOL

One of my favorite commanders ... I don't remember her name, but she was high in the Navy ... and she said:
It is sometimes easier to ask forgiveness than to ask for permission ....

Just something to keep in mind when you ask questions 8)

I used to be an "Administrative Assistant" to a bunch of Narcotic detectives -- believe me, I learned that from them.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

We seem to have traveled among an uncivilized lot of individuals.
Of course, I didn't travel there, I just read about them, and thought they made a lot of sense! <g>

:lol: Oh, yeah, my "guys" could certainly be considered as "uncivilized" in many circles.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

But they "cleaned up" good!! :lol: :lol:

My former boss uses that approach too, so he was a little surprised when I followed suit. THE BAD THING IS: when you have asked and THEN you go against the answer, THAT's a lot harder to ask for forgiveness.

got my partner's name. we should all have to profile what we like and dislike. but then again, if we like a lot of diffent things, just about anything will do.

I think the surprise in it all, is the fun part!

Well whoever has my name, trust me, I will love anything you decide to do. Not picky here. If it's a quilt, I love it.

I'm of the same mind-set. I think it is even more fun to see how the partners interpret each other's interest and style. And if someone wants to make a quilty to try out a new technique - hey, I'm game to be a guinny pig.

I spent the WHOLE day working on my little quilt -- why is it so much harder to make than a normal size -- I guess because every stitch shows up so much more. Here I thought I could just whip it up in a few hours -- and I know I spent a few hours just ripping out stitches. Believe me, I now have a whole new appreciation for these little guys. Anybody else with trifocals having trouble sewing in a straight line?

My daddy told me: No one can shoot you for asking, but they can tell you "NO!" - - if you never ask, you will never know ...
and,
I interpreted that to mean:
If you don't want to hear the word, "NO!" don't ask the question ... cuz, if you ask the question, and they say "no" ... then, you really HAVE to abide by their decision ... so, only ask the question if you can live with "no" ...
disclaimer: For younger members, please understand that Omak is only half-kidding ... :roll:

Has anyone seen the doll quilt I have been working on? I know it's in here somewhere. LOL

You tease IJM!!!!

That looks like my sewing table!

I LOVE the beginning of your
NOV/DEC doll quilt!! :D I can
hardly wait to see the finished
quilt!!
:D :D :D :D

Found the cutest material - can't decide which way to go - I'm going to try something new this time, no pattern. Uh-Oh A new adventure in design. All of my others have been from a pattern, but I much prefer everyone's individual's designs in this Swap. So, I'm going to give it a try.

Well I found my person's likes and it's going to do exactly what swaps are good for--cause me to grow. Their likes are very different from mine so I'm going to do my best to combine what they like with what I enjoy working on. We shall see what comes of that. lol

lol Nancy, I am by no means a experienced quilted but so glad I didn't wait until the last minute to start my lil quilt because I had a couple lil problems and then when I was happy with it I received my partners name and took a peek at what they might like....now I am thinking of creating a whole other 12 x 12.
p.s. yes the bi-focals should be changed to tri..shh I am in denial

Hey, IJM, how did you get a picture of my sewing table!??!! :mrgreen:

I found my fabric - now for a pattern........

All I have left to do on my little quilt is to bind it. :D
It's soooo cute. :lol:

Seeing as you live so close to me, I just drove over and snuck in the window lol

Oh? Where are you? And how did you get by Labzilla? LOL

i wonder which theme to make for nov and dec swap any ideas please ,what theme are you ladies doing

I'm not doing christmas, too limited for use. other than that I'm not telling. LOL