Holiday Potholder Swap!

	rncobb	Joined: 05-21-12 8:53 pm
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Mon, 2012-10-15 21:17

#1

I would like to join the pot

I would like to join the pot holder swap but being new to the site I couldn't find where to signup for the swap.

Can you please tell me where to do this.

Thanks

Renee Cobb

	SD Jessica	Joined: 08-09-12 10:25 am
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Tue, 2012-10-16 16:55

#2

Hello Renee, I just received

Hello Renee,

I just received your message, so it looks like you figured it out. For anyone else wanting to enter but not sure how to do so, use the "messages" tab on the blue bar near the top of your screen. The "messages" tab will be directly to the right of your username.

Cheers,

Jessica!

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Tue, 2012-10-16 17:00

#3

Getting excited to sew a

Getting excited to sew a potholder? You could use this super cute pattern from Stash Books: http://www.stashbooksblog.com/2011/08/free-project%E2%80%94sweetwater-po...

	Jld4318	Joined: 10-20-12 8:13 pm
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Sat, 2012-10-20 20:30

#4

Would like to join the

Would like to join the potholder swap. Not sure how to send my contact info to you.

thanks,

Jackie

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Tue, 2012-10-23 12:04

#5

Hello Jackie! I received your

Hello Jackie!

I received your message, so it looks like you are all signed up.

Cheers,

Jessica

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Tue, 2012-10-23 12:09

#6

So far we have 9 confirmed

So far we have 22 confirmed swappers!

There's still a week to sign up, but as soon as we close the sign up window I'll send out swap partners.

So far we have:

SD Jessica

SD Beth

SD Ashley

Jld4318

Daphne62

nllesley

Sharon Sews

sweetangel

rncobb

lfclifton

Jory

HeatherG

whendeez

suzyhomemaker

Linda A

Lizangels

lizzycole2

vabney0353

SD Nicki

Bridget

Anna-Liisa

Rose

Welcome to all! Can't wait to see what you stitch up!

	lindaa161	Joined: 08-03-11 9:16 pm
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Wed, 2012-10-24 16:26

#7

I would love to join the

I would love to join the potholder swap.

color choice: any

	Jory	Joined: 08-03-11 11:32 pm
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Wed, 2012-10-24 20:05

#8

So many fun pot holders, so

So many fun pot holders, so little time! Here is another great site with lots of free patterns.

http://tipnut.com/potholder-patterns/

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Thu, 2012-10-25 10:20

#9

I have seen these exchanges

I have seen these exchanges on blogs and always wondered how to get involved in one. I am looking forward to this challenge.

Wendy

	Jory	Joined: 08-03-11 11:32 pm
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Thu, 2012-10-25 21:47

#10

Here is another free tutorial

Here is another free tutorial for a pieced pot holder

http://www.blogher.com/spiderweb-potholders-tutorial-0

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Fri, 2012-10-26 11:37

#11

If you machine embroider,

If you machine embroider, here's a post from Creative Machine Embroidery with ideas for creating embroidered potholders.

http://www.cmemag.com/blogs/cme/

	lizzycole2	Joined: 10-24-12 1:56 pm
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Sat, 2012-10-27 14:10

#12

How can I be sure I really

How can I be sure I really signed up?

wedowney

	Jory	Joined: 08-03-11 11:32 pm
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Sun, 2012-10-28 18:35

#13

This is the fabric I

This is the fabric I purchased for my pot holder(s). I am so inspired by the fabric- I have several designs in mind. I can't wait to get started. I would love to see what other sewers are up to.

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Mon, 2012-10-29 13:58

#14

Hello lizzycole2! You have

Hello lizzycole2!

You have officially signed up, I received your message today. I will be matching up partners in just a moment. Can't wait to get started sewing!

Cheers,

Jessica

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Tue, 2012-10-30 15:52

#15

Hello Swappers! All the pairs

Hello Swappers!

All the pairs have been sent out via email. I sent them yesterday to your personal addresses you provided in your messages.

If you did not receive a message please message me (on the blue bar near the top of the screen) with your email address and I will follow up with you.

Here are the pairings:

lindaa161 with lizangels

Jory with Jld4318

HeatherG with SD Ashley

whendeez with Bridget

suzyhomemaker with lfclifton

daphne62 with nllesley

Sharon Sews with Anna-Liisa

sweetangel with Rose

vabney0353 with SD Beth

lizzycole 2 with SD Jessica

rncobb with SD Nicki

If you are on the list and did not receive an email from me yesterday, check your spam folder, then message me and I'll resend all of the information.

Happy stitching!

Jessica

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Wed, 2012-10-31 09:31

#16

I started my potholder last

I started my potholder last night. One question for everyone. I have been sewing for many years but I am new to quilting. Wondering if everyone is using the heat resistant batting inside or just several layers of cotton?

I am leaning towards the heat resistant batting with an additional cotton layer on my pieced side. I am wondering if I should be concerned about quilting all those layers and if I should adjust the width of my binding.

Thoughts?

Wendy

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Wed, 2012-10-31 09:31

#17

I started my potholder last

I started my potholder last night. One question for everyone. I have been sewing for many years but I am new to quilting. Wondering if everyone is using the heat resistant batting inside or just several layers of cotton?

I am leaning towards the heat resistant batting with an additional cotton layer on my pieced side. I am wondering if I should be concerned about quilting all those layers and if I should adjust the width of my binding.

Thoughts?

Wendy

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Wed, 2012-10-31 11:11

#18

Wendy,I used Quilted

Wendy,

I used Quilted ThermaFlec batting from VogueFabrics.com, because it doesn't require any additional batting. Another option is Insul-Bright, which you could pair with a cotton batting (Insul-Bright can be purchased at Joanns or Hancocks). I hope this is helpful. I can't wait to see your pictures!

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Wed, 2012-10-31 14:05

#19

thanks Jory. I bought therma

thanks Jory. I bought therma flec batting becuase my local quilting store was out of insulbright. Good to know that I only need one layer. thanks for your help.

Wendy

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Wed, 2012-10-31 14:05

#20

thanks Jory. I bought therma

thanks Jory. I bought therma flec batting becuase my local quilting store was out of insulbright. Good to know that I only need one layer. thanks for your help.

Wendy

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Sun, 2012-11-04 00:42

#21

These are the material for my

These are the material for my potholder. Very excited about starting this project! :-)

	Jory	Joined: 08-03-11 11:32 pm
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Sun, 2012-11-04 12:00

#22

SweetAngel, Nice- I really

SweetAngel,

Nice- I really like those fabrics too!

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Thu, 2012-11-08 10:55

#23

Here are the fabrics I used.

fabrics

Here are the fabrics I used. My potholder is going to ship today. Can't wait to show the finished product once Bridget (via Jessica) receives it.

Wendy

	Jory	Joined: 08-03-11 11:32 pm
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Thu, 2012-11-08 20:08

#24

Look what I received

Pot Holder (front) Back

Look what I received today!!! I absolutely love the pot holder Jackie created for me. She said this was her first swap, and I think she did a great job. She even did some handstitching on the back! I LOVE IT! THANKS Jackie!

	vabney0353	Joined: 10-28-12 9:24 pm
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Sun, 2012-11-11 23:46

#25

Started the potholder

Started the potholder tonight. Question: am I suppose to make one potholder or more than one? I'm new to this process and I want to get it right.

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Mon, 2012-11-12 15:39

#26

Love the chevron prints and

Love the chevron prints and can't wait to see the finished potholder!

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Mon, 2012-11-12 15:41

#27

vabney0353, you only need to

vabney0353, you only need to make one! Thanks for asking!

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Mon, 2012-11-12 19:04

#28

Yay! Your potholder looks

Yay! Your potholder looks fabulous!

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Mon, 2012-11-12 19:07

#29

Whendeez! Your potholder for

Whendeez! Your potholder for Bridget just arrived! It is so incredibly lovely. Bridget is absolutely going to love it!
We're finishing ours up this Saturday, so expect shipments very soon.

	vabney0353	Joined: 10-28-12 9:24 pm
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Mon, 2012-11-12 22:49

#30

The potholder is complete and

The potholder is complete and soon to be mailed. I'm not a quilter, so this was an interesting project... Good for a beginning attempt...Fun!

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Tue, 2012-11-13 15:45

#31

Mine is finished and ready to

Mine is finished and ready to send, too! I also posted a tutorial on the Sew News blog: http://www.sewnews.com/blogs/sewing/2012/11/13/scrap-busting-holiday-potholder-tutorial/

	lindaa161	Joined: 08-03-11 9:16 pm
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Wed, 2012-11-14 01:44

#32

My potholder is complete and

My potholder is complete and will ship out by Friday. I hope lizangel enjoys it. This was my first swap. I hope they continue with different swaps. Would love to see a pincushion swap.

	whendeez	Joined: 10-24-12 1:59 pm
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Wed, 2012-11-14 11:26

#33

This was fun. Any chance you

This was fun. Any chance you would consider adding this as an event on your facebook then we can all get updates through facebook instead of this website. Just a thought.

Wendy

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Wed, 2012-11-14 11:26

#34

This was fun. Any chance you

This was fun. Any chance you would consider adding this as an event on your facebook then we can all get updates through facebook instead of this website. Just a thought.

Wendy

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Wed, 2012-11-14 17:58

#35

Thanks for the Facebook idea

Thanks for the Facebook idea Wendy! We'll try to work something out regarding better updates reaching swap participants.

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Wed, 2012-11-14 17:59

#36

Oooh! Pincushions would be

Oooh! Pincushions would be fun! We were tossing around the idea of a supply swap. This would involve participants sending each other supplies they no longer wanted and recieving new and fun supplies in return. What do you think?

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Wed, 2012-11-14 18:01

#37

Don't forget, the deadline to

Don't forget, the deadline to mail your potholder is 11/26/2012. Can't wait to see all of the beautiful potholders you are making right now.

	lizzycole2	Joined: 10-24-12 1:56 pm
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Wed, 2012-11-14 23:04

#38

I have finished my pot

I have finished my pot holder.It will be in the mail soon.I would love to post a photo...but I do more sewing then computer things. I'm pretty much at loss as to how to do that.

wedowney

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Thu, 2012-11-15 23:07

#39

Shipped by UPS this evening.

	SD Jessica	Joined: 08-09-12 10:25 am
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Fri, 2012-11-16 13:25

#40

Sounds like potholders are

Sounds like potholders are shipping out from many a home these days!

According to my records Jory and Bridget have received. Did I miss anyone?

	lindaa161	Joined: 08-03-11 9:16 pm
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Fri, 2012-11-16 16:48

#41

Shipped my potholder out

Shipped my potholder out yesterday. I forgot to take a picture of it. Maybe Liz can post one when she receives it.

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Sun, 2012-11-18 22:07

#42

Just finished my potholder

Just finished my potholder :-(. It looks just like a total beginner did it, which I am. This is my first time swaping, quilting, making a potholder, etc. It is not my first time sewing though, but I am still terrible at it :-). I might try making another one before sending it and sadly it will not be as elaborate as others I have seen but I hope Rose likes it :-D.

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Sun, 2012-11-18 22:07

#43

Just finished my potholder

Just finished my potholder :-(. It looks just like a total beginner did it, which I am. This is my first time swaping, quilting, making a potholder, etc. It is not my first time sewing though, but I am still terrible at it :-). I might try making another one before sending it and sadly it will not be as elaborate as others I have seen but I hope Rose likes it :-D.

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Mon, 2012-11-19 14:49

#44

I finished my pot holder and

I finished my pot holder and mailed it. This is my first swap and first pot holder. It does look as though a beginner did it. However from a far distance, it does not look too bad! I had fun making my pot holder so, I am making them for Christmas presents.

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Mon, 2012-11-19 18:19

#45

Don't worry Sweetangel! This

Don't worry Sweetangel! This was Rose's first time sewing since junior high. Her's doesn't look professional, but it was made with love, so that's all that matters.

	lizzycole2	Joined: 10-24-12 1:56 pm
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Mon, 2012-11-19 22:23

#46

Jessica.your pot holder is on

Jessica.your pot holder is on its way.

wedowney

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Tue, 2012-11-20 13:06

#47

Yay! I am putting the last

Yay! I am putting the last touches on yours! Thanks Lizzy!

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Tue, 2012-11-20 13:11

#48

As the potholders come

As the potholders come rolling in please post pictures. I am sure we are all curious to know how they turned out. If you are having trouble adding photos to the forum, you have 2 options for adding an image.

1) Use the little tree icon on the panel above your typing to insert an image.

2) Drag the photo directly from your desktop to the text box. Once it is there you can change the size around by manipulating the corners.

Can't wait to see more! Who has received? I know Jory and Bridget have for sure received theirs. Who else?

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Tue, 2012-11-20 13:32

#49

These just arrived from my

These just arrived from my swap buddy vabney0353 and they are fabulous! I'm so excited to use them as I'm cooking for Thanksgiving tomorrow. I love the addition of soft yellow in the palette and it was so nice to get two potholders!

Thank you so much! Let me know when you've received mine and happy sewing!

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Tue, 2012-11-20 23:13

#50

Received my lovely Christmas

Received my lovely Christmas designed potholder... THANKS!!! <3 it.

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