Comment: Thanks for the Zentangle and yes it is more "Zen" than the Veggie soup one but I like it just fine. I will soon need to start an album of just your Zentangles. I love the paper you send along with you zentangles. Hugs, Tess

Comment: I love what you did with this "Lesson" I think I will try something similar with designing a "tangle" and if it doesn't do any better then I will drop the "lesson" series, at least for a while. I got back from Florida last night and will send you mine on Monday. Hugs, Tess

Comment: This handdrawn ATC is very beautiful. I wish I could draw like this. Thanks!

Comment: Is it Christmas already? I thought it was when I opened this amazing package! Love the quilt block so now I will start collecting them! Fabrics and fibres are lovely. Sheep and bunny wonderful. Beautiful stitch markers. So many goodies thankyou! And a special thankyou to your very kind (bald) angora bunny for giving me his gorgeous soft fur.

Comment: Cute Zentangle purple and green atc. Thank you for the patterned paper!! I am going to use it this weekend to make a few new atc's for my collection

Comment: Thank you so much. Love them both! : )

Comment: Thank you for the lovely zentangle you sent me. I love the "eyes of the peacock" worked into the design. Thanks for the extra papers too. Great swap!

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful Zentangle! You make wonderful designs in your Zens. Thanks for the extras!

Comment: Your donut looks tasty! Thank you for the extras. The fabric is just my style!

Comment: Thank you so much for the postcard, and the bonus card! I love both of them. You are very talented and I love the coloring. :-) Happy Halloween! Take care, GT

Comment: Lovely needlebok. It's obvious alot of work went into it and I'm so grateful. It will be displayed proudly amongst my collection

Comment: Thank you for the special pin cushion and fabric. You did a good job. Thanks for the musical notes ribbon. That was very sweet. :)

Comment: Thanks for the great postcards. I thoroughly enjoyed the both.

Comment: Very smart choice regarding the wristband also big thanks for the extra fabrics which always come in handy for someone who just looove vintage fabric. You are a very good partner and I hope you´ll like your pincushions too :)

Comment: Very fun swap, I compare the ones I made for my partner and mine were tiny, tiny compared to yours :). Loved it!

Comment: I adored the bookmark. I have it tucked into my current paperback. I have so many new ideas brewing now.

Comment: This is so pretty!! Thanks for thinking of me! and for joining the swap!!

Comment: i see what you meant with the first one. lol But you really made up for it on your second try! Love it! Thank you fo r the extra material and beads and things. = )

Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful cards. I think it is so romantic you met your husband on the ferry. I love that he came here instead of you going to CA. Swing dancing sounds like a great way to keep the romance afire!

Comment: I like your zentangled veggy soup. Its Zentangled enough for me. Probably would qualify more as zentangled inspired but I like it all the same. Thanks for the extras. I look forward to swapping with you again soon. hugs, Tess

Comment: I love your postcards. I don't get to Seattle often but will let you know next time I am. Maybe we can meet for coffee.

Comment: Very cool ATC, and thanks for sharing the original quad design as well. I really like it a lot. Thanks for all the little extra goodies you sent as well. :)

Comment: Hi, Tahlia: I truly LOVED the colorful quad zens that you sent....(you should visit www.zazzle.com to put some on mugs, t-shirts, etc); and the other lovely extras are inspiring and just what I need for my current art doll project! Thanks, and hope to see you in another swap soon...

Comment: Wow - that is quite a unique way to do this quad. It is really lovely. Thank you very much.

Comment: I agree! The crochet biscornu DID turn out well. The fancy button in the center make it look very 'lady-like' :) And the wrist pincushion is going to be a big hit!

Comment: Thank you so much I love my pinkeep. It is so pretty! I love that you vintage scraps from your grandmother! Thanks for the extras as well! Thanks for going with Fall colors!

Comment: this was a really awesome package, thank you. all the little extras inside the jar and then the fabrics, very thoughtful and generous. you made my daughter very happy. thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. :)

Comment: Thank you for the very pretty pincushion.

Comment: Thank you for the handmade postcard and the many extras so I can make more ;) Update Sept. 28: I received a second awesome postcard made from my material, thank you so much!

Comment: Thanks so much for the cool bookmarks and the little flower cutouts. Very cute. And also, thanks for letting me know about being late because of the damage to the first pkg. :)

Comment: I love everything you have send me. That pincushion is absolutly lovely and all the extras come in very handy too. I would love to know what is in the inside of the pincushion? Thank you so much for everything, you are very sweet!!!!

Comment: The Zentangle bookmarks are lovely, I love how you use all the space, I have yet to master that! I also love the extra with the flowers and vines. How fun!

Comment: Thank you so much! My kids love the pincushion and have been playing with it! Hopefully I can reclaim it and throw some pins in :) OMG the extras you just sent in addition were AMAZING! Those socks are going to make the largest sock monkey ever :)

Comment: so I have to rate my partner and my options only allow a single heart ......hhmmmmm... hardly seems enough.....YOU TOTALLY ROCK !! okay that works.I don't know where to start there are so many wonderful things, I adore the fabrics, the patches are priceless- how could you even part with those ? the journals,vase, boxes, beads all incredibly lovely thank you so much -its been a pleasure meeting and getting to know someone with the same obsession !! I'll think of you every time I see something peacock.....take care !!

Comment: Tahlia! I love. love. love. the needlebook you made for me...awesome...and thanks for all the fab stuff you sent along...the beads came at a perfect time!

Comment: I apologize for not rating sooner. I LOVE my owl pincushion. The embroidery detail is perfect - almost to perfect to use as a pin cushion. He will sit prowdly on my bedroom mirror with my other prized owl possessions :)

Comment: Thankyou for the cute little pincushion:))

Comment: I absolutely love my Greenman wand! He is truly a work of art. I feel so honored to have him in my home. Wow you dyed the fabric and printed the face (I want to know how!!) and the way you attached the stones is just beautiful. Thank you so, so much for the time you put into this. I also love the bookthong, I have never seen one in person! And all the little extras. Wow.

Comment: Lovely Zentangle postcard. Thank you for the copies too!! <3

Comment: Thanks for the wonderful zentangle and the 2 extra copies!

Comment: Thank you for two beautiful bottlecap pincushions - I esp love the purple beaded one, and my son Max loves the little blue one! So they have found a good home! Thanks again we love them!

Comment: Wow! I just realized I had TWO swaps from you this week! Fun! I love your zentangles...and the extra inspirations! I use these at school to help my students out of their ruts so I reallllly appreciate the extras! Thank you!!!!!

Comment: I LOOOVE the cap pincushions! This was my first time making them...and it was harder than I imagined! My first three are so scraggly....your beautiful pincushions next to those really show them up! But at least I finally got the hang of it. NOT as nice as yours...but I'm happy with them. It was fun!

Comment: Winkin', blinkin and the nod sisters are so adorable! I love the way you made your scrapbook page! Thanks for sharing and for the fun swap! oxo Laura

Comment: Love your Gerbil Story! Thanks so much for sharing it, too adorable. Also thanks for running this fun swap.

Comment: Many,many hearts sent your way. It is totally awesome.

Comment: Thank you SOOO much for the incredible needle book! It's my first needle book and was inspirational! I'm envious of your needlepoint talent! Happy Spring!

Comment: Thanks so much for the beautiful pincushion!!! I just love it, all the trims & colors are so pretty.Looks like it was alot of work! Sorry your first didnt turn out...weve all been there:) but the one you did send is amazing--hugs

 

Comment: you continue to inspire me! Thanks so much!

Comment: Thanks so much-I love the pincushion. And the Irish bottlecap pincushion is soooo cute!!!

Comment: The cards from the computer museum were especially cool.

Comment: wow---I am so amazed by zentangles! This is one awesome postcard... I am learning so much! Thank you.

Comment: I love them thank you

Comment: Wonderful art card! You are so talented! Thank you! oxo Laura

Comment: This was an epic PC swap. I loved going along on your travels, not to mention the lovely glimpses into your life out there on the west coast. Thank you so much.

Comment: Wow! What can I say? The Zentangle tutorial book is wonderful, has given me a completely new outlook on Zentangles! Thank you so much.

Comment: I LOVE my journal!!! The doodles and little illustrations you included make it so unique and fun. I almost bought a journal similar to the one you picked so your choice was perfect as usual:) I love swapping with you and everytime I think you can't possibly top your last package, you blow me away all over again. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and friendship with me:)

Comment: I do not even know where to start!!! Absolutely everything is perfect and beyond my wildest expectations!!! I love the scented violet ink and the quill pens. Did you make the pens yourself? All my new books explain why my husband had to carry and unwrap my package for me - I feel my handwriting improving already! The Crane Stationary is out of this world - I've never seen these styles before. I always drool over it when I find a store that sells it...lol Thank you for an outstanding and thoughtful package!!!

Comment: The owl and snakes are exquisite and the wind up snake is my cat's new friendly nemesis.:-) Thanks again! These 2 swaps are prob the best and most thoughtful I've received.

Comment: Amazing swap! It was SOOOOOOO worth the wait. Katie, Belle, Jaba & I had a great time opening our packages and we had a taste of Hawaii night with the wonderful treats. I especially love the necklace you made and I have charged it and will wear it as part of my ritual wear for Mabon. Thank you so much, this package was extra-special!

Comment: I love both your postcards - so bold and colourful!!! Thanks so much for creating them and for setting up this swap which I really enjoyed!! Sam xoxo

Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful blocks! I know just what I am going to use them for :) And sorry about the late rating...

Comment: Thanks thanks thanks! It's always so much fun to swap with you! Your package will be on it's way soon...

Comment: Thank you. Sorry for my late rating.

Comment: Thanx for the extra card. I love the backs with the peacock feather and the extra time you took on the seed beads and handspun yarn flower are much appreciated. Ingrid

Comment: You are a wonderful artist!!! Thank you for the bgeautiful ATC's. They are two of the best in my collection!!! Tina :)

Comment: Beautiful!!!!! Absolutly gorgeous!!!!! You deserve five stars for creating such a lovely work of art!!!!! ***** Thank you bunches! Tina :)

Comment: Thanks, Tahlia, i love the zentangle atc's. I am going to try to add some gold to some of mine - I like the gold touch. You are very creative and do a beautiful job. judy

Comment: I too thought it was more of a challenge than I had expected! I take it you like skating? I do to :)

Comment: Never, in my wildest dreams, did I imagine such a perfect package. I LOVE the bottle ink. It is something that I always want, but rarely buy for myself. The gel pens work fine - you know I had to try everything right away!!! I'm not brand-specific on the moleskins, but I don't know what else to call them. Regardless, thank for splurging on me and getting a favorite of mine. I'm excited to have the different colored ink cartiages, they're hard to find here for some reason. I see the stickers all the time, but again would always buy for someone else. What a terrific surprise to come home to after a long day. I hope yours arrives soon! Thank you for such thoughtfulness and generosity. I don't know what I would have done if it had hand-spun angora yarn it in!!!

 

Comment: Very well done. I wandered the countryside of Ireland once with a big unwieldy rolling suitcase. It definitely drew stares while going over cobblestones.

Comment: Thanks for the great postcard. I did LOL :) I've been on holidays like that, where i should've brought the bee-keeper suit hehehe

Comment: This card is so cool or least it is now .lol..Anyway I loved it and looking at it makes me think you are a lucky person to get to see and photograph such things. And with your talent, I bet you have taken some wonderful photos..And for this one I Thank you with a heart

Comment: Thank you!

Comment: WOW what an awesome swapper. Thanks so much for the extra fabric it is a great addition to my black and white fabric collect.

Comment: Love your zentangles. Thanks

Comment: thank you for the handdrawn cards and the your inspirational images!!

Comment: heyyyy yes it was fun connecting with another ta[h]lia!! :] thanks so much for the atcs and the unicorn stickers! <3

Comment: Tahlia! You have the name I adore, I've always loved that name, lucky you! Thanks so much for the adorable hippo ATCs, you draw so well, I'm jealous. You did a really good job on these drawings! Your also luck you have been able to travel and see more of them, our two hippos recently died at our zoo :( Also, thanks so much for angeling me the cards, that is so appreciated!! I also like the backs of your ATCs;) 100+ Hearts for you!

Comment: Thank you so much Tahlia for the great blocks!! I didn't expect two and they are perfect!! and even more special as they use your grandmother's stash... thanks again, ^debbie^

Comment: Beautiful card!!! Thanks!! I do appreciate the work!

Comment: thank you SO MUCH. Very interesting pattern --- i love it! :)

Comment: Wow, this is an amazing package full of wonderful peeks into your creative life. I am going to ration out the journal and read an entry a day! You did a wonderful job on your first swap :) Kathi

Comment: Tahlia, This bag seems at home around my neck. All the special work is very much appreciated. I could tell right away it was the Greenman, too ;-) Im very much into textiles and fiber art, so this is all in all one of the most special items Ive received in the mail. Thank you for your time and artistry.

Comment: I love the quilt design - and the tie-dye triangles! thank you.

Comment: what a gorgeous jellyfish!!! such pretty fabrics and super cute and thoughtful!!

Comment: what a gorgeous card! I love the fabrics! thanks so much for creating this for me!

Comment: I just adore my fabric you picked out such a great mix. Thank you again.

Comment: Thankyou so much for the beautiful bookmarks. Thanks also for ATC, I love it!

Comment: i LOVE this package.. thank you sooooooooooooooo much. i wish i could give you a bajillon hearts. the princess critter hide-out..ginger loves it. thank youso much. and your boooks was quite adorable! thanks! love, Kitten

Comment: Wow- cool card! (And the stamp-sticker stayed on just fine!)

Comment: I like them! Thanks for the great extras, too.

Comment: I wish I could give double hearts! Not only did I love your little bag (so much patience!) but I am super excited about the extras you sent as well! Thank you so much!!

Comment: Thank you so much! Great inchies. I will put the scraps to good use :)

Comment: Beautiful!!

Comment: Beautiful,thanks

Comment: Thanks a lot for your beautiful postcard!!! I'll really like to go someday to the Space Needle Building!! Now it's raining here and I'm thinking about maybe it's raining in your home too...:o)

Comment: Thanks so much for hosting this private swap. You must have shopped the same place as me! I love those fabrics, I think some are Debbie Mumm. I actually purchased a lot of these to send to someone else... but never kept any for myself. My apologies if you get some of the same prints.

Comment: Thanks for those beautiful ATC's,and all the goodies. I wish I could give you more than one heart.I posted the pictures and information about the Ukranian eggs in my blog,so my friends can learn about your art. Thanks ,you are so kind. craftandbitthings.blogspot.com/

Comment: Thanks for the beautiful ATCs!...and for the extra :)

Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATCs. Especially like the cat drawing! Linda

Comment: A fabulous hand made postcard, I love all the quilting, thank you for all your work, hugs :-)

Comment: Thank you for your lovely postcard. I love it. It was my first postcard from Seattle. You deserve a heart. Bye from Croatia

Comment: Thanks a lot :) Your quilted card is very nice, what a unique idea!

Comment: Hi! Thalia, Thank you for the brief history of Seattle. It is totally fascinating! I love the postcard. Gotto go and grab a mugful of coffee. Byee!!

Comment: Thanks!

Comment: Words can not express how wonderful the journal is that I received. If I could give 100 hearts I would. Thank you!!!

Comment: i love the quilted postcard! so pretty! and so much work! hearts for your efforts! thank you very much for sharing your art. :)

Comment: Thanks!

Comment: Excellent card. I studied and lived in Seattle before so this card brought back some excellent memories! Thanks so much!

Comment: Tahlia! I just LOVE this block! I was always afraid of paper piecing and never quite understood it, but you gave me all of the information and beautiful blocks as proof. Thanks so much!

Comment: Wonderful junk-mail paper quilt postcard! Love the colors, too. Do they still have the salmon hatchery in the middle of town? I've visited a step-grandma in-law of mine in Issaquah.

Comment: I cant believe that you got so much in a tube. It was like on of those magicians with a never ending scarve of colors in his pocket! Thanks so much for the diverse package of beautiful colors. You did great!! I dont believe it--I just was moving some things on my desk and noticed even more ribbons in the top of the tube--it truly was a magic swap!

Comment: what a great beluga postcard! thank you very much for picking it out for me! happy easter!

Comment: thank you! i realy love the atc you sent! and thanks for all the extras!

Comment: got your card thanks, D. 3-18 received a second card, thanks therefore i gave you a heart, D.

Comment: Thanks Tahlia for the lovely Mt. Shasta card! I also LOVE the rain and think Seattle would be a perfect place to live!

Comment: What wonderful ATCs! I especially love the one made from the broken Ukranian egg. That represents a lot of work and a lot of heart! That's such an art. I really love the Easter egg fabric you sent. It's perfect for a project I was considering.

Comment: Thankyou so much. The doily is lovely. I plan on giving the pattern a try soon. The extra embroidery floss will come in handy too.

Comment: You deserve a sky full of stars! Stellar swapper! Jump up and down now if you get her in a swap! oxoxo Thank you so very much!

Comment: Tahlia, What a pretty name. Thank you so much for the beautiful page of zentangles. You did a great job. Also thank you for the post cards. It is hard to believe these are your first ones - They are terrific!!!!

Comment: Thanks so much for the package. The egg is beautiful (and survived the journey!) and I love the fabrics you included. They will be making it into a quilt very soon!

Comment: Wow, so much fabric and great retro prints! I love it!

Comment: WOW! I was blown away by how much fabric you sent. Thank you so much. I appreciate all the paisley and polka dots you included-I have 2 projects in progress with those patterns. I wish I could give you 10 hearts.

Comment: Thank you! The egg is just beautiful! It sounds like a tedious process to make them, and you do it beautifully! I've never seen one in person before. I will be getting an ornament hanger and putting this in the china cabinet so it can be admired and not handled! Thank you also for the yarn! It's a beautiful colorway, and I've not tried a soy mix yarn before, so I'm excited to try it. And yes, it made an excellent egg cushion!! Thank you so much!!

Comment: Yum, angora....Thank you! Cute Inchies. Nice staple length on the angora!!

Comment: Got your inchies today and how cool were tho! I did my on CS too and found the size to be fun~Thanks for the goodies~

Comment: OMG, you ROCKED MY WORLD with this swap!!!! I ABSOLUTELY loved everything, and I can USE IT ALL (although I do have to get a little creative with the clock parts, i think...). my cat LOVES her toys, and I am already reading the book, and I packed up a bunch of it to take to my office at work (yes, I do drink tea), and upstairs to my bath (I take a BATH, not a shower every night, so I can USE all of the stuff). Thanks again! You deserve WAY more hearts than this. Oh, and best of all, I LOVE the egg you made, and am going to hang it up at work!!!!

Comment: Wow! Thank you so much for the package... I loved it! I especially like the filigree choker - my daughter had a doctors appointment after I stopped by the post office, and I spent the half hour drive trying to latch it with one hand. And books... woohoo! I love your selection, and I've never read any of the authors. I don't mind used at all... it's better, actually! That's why I'm a BookCrosse - because it's interesting to know where a book came from and where it's going. Well, that and because it's just flat out expensive to buy so many books. I'd rather get thirty books at the UBS then four for $60 at BAM. They need to lower the price of these things! Anyway... again, thank you so much for the package, I absolutely loved it!

Comment: omgoodness! Tahlia created to most incredible atc i\'ve ever seen for her \"knitting addiction.\" It has knitting needles, yarn, and a teeny knitting project started. AMAZING!

Comment: Tahlia sent me a thoughtful,and wonderful package as well as a nicely written card which is great. Often send things with no cards, which i find odd! Thanks so much! l.