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Tote Your Stuff - International Players included

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Tote Your Stuff  - International Players included
Swap Coordinator:FingersInc (contact)
Swap categories: Handbags 
Number of people in swap:69
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:December 28, 2006
Date items must be sent by:January 15, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

In this swap you will make a tote bag for your partner. Please make the tote bag large enough to hold 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch size papers. You can sew, quilt, crochet, knit, etc. Or you can purchase a pre-made tote, and embellish if you would like. Please use your discretion if you think it needs to be lined or not. International players included, so please realize your tote postage costs may be affected by where it goes to. But wouldn't it be fun to think someone in the world is using your tote bag!! It is optional, but if you would like to add something special inside your tote bag to your partner, feel free to do so ! Players with low ratings, please do not sign up. Every one that signs up, and mails their tote bag, would like one in return ! New players welcome ! PLEASE ADD PHOTO OF YOUR TOTE TO THE GALLERY SLIDESHOW SO WE CAN ALL SEE ! THANKS

Discussion

Farruska 11/18/2006 #

I'm in :) my first swap for 2007:) should we add a little "sugar and apice and everything nice" and send some little extras for our partner?

Farruska 11/18/2006 #

Already one member without any profile. Colleen, from current swap bad experiences it would be advisable to request that the new members fill out their profile and before the swaps starts, all emails be verified. I'm sure, as many others, I've got on the last 4 swaps partners who had no profile and who's email was fake.

user2034 11/18/2006 #

I quote Farruska...cause of my lately rately bad experiences :\

FingersInc 11/19/2006 #

Oh, yes !! feel free to add a little something nice inside your tote to your person. This of course is optional, but a very nice gesture ! Colleen

FingersInc 11/19/2006 #

as hostess, I must INSIST that everyone fill out their profiles with current email and snail mail information. Please be kind, Karma can be a bad thing !!! What comes around goes around one thousand times over ! Colleen

Farruska 11/20/2006 #

Colleen, I believe people won't be very keen on having a public profile with their snail mails information on it, as it becomes available through the whole internet; I know I'm not. You as organizer have access to this information from all members. Furthermore, as one becomes our partner's snail mail address upon swap initial date, it is not a relevant information to pubicly display as even on swap "disputes" are handled through email ;)

I was thinking, maybe I was a bit rash to bring the subject right away and don't want to scare new members away, but I believe it's understandable, don't take me wrong :)

Happy swapping :D

FingersInc 11/21/2006 #

Farruska oops, yes I agree, nix on the "Public" snail mail.!! what I meant was that I would like everyone to fill out all informatin in the profile area. I want everyone to feel comfortable with joining a swap that they believe they will enjoy. Colleen

FingersInc 11/27/2006 #

I am SOOOOO excited, my first swap that I am hosting, and we made it to the "Top Swaps" list !! Thank you everyone so far that has joined. i know this will be a really great swap for everyone!

graydragon 12/ 2/2006 #

I love making bahs out of ald clothes etc so I'm definatly up for this one1 I'm new but I'm keen and already sell bags on ebay!

graydragon 12/ 2/2006 #

I meny BAGS by the way!

graydragon 12/ 2/2006 #

Oh dear my typing is awful! And I just accidentally dropped myself from the swap ooops!

Farruska 12/ 7/2006 #

dropping. too many swappers = bigger chance of ending up with a "Not Sent" partner .... swap-bot has come down to this. Apologize to those who have a clean 5.0 rating.

FingersInc 12/10/2006 #

ATTENTION ALL !!! As the hostess of this swap, I believe that everyone that signs up has every intention to send off a tote bag to their person. Before the last date to send comes, if there is any reason that you will not be able to send your bag, please contact me, and together we will figure something out for your person. I want everyone to have a good swap, and I believe you all are good people ! Lets make this fun for everyone! Thanks, Colleen

SharonP 12/11/2006 #

Hi, Colleen! Carrie told me about this swap and it sounded like fun, so I'm jumping in! Good luck with it all. The above conversation is rather interesting; seems that even swap-bot has its bad eggs, despite its rating system to warn people of those who don't send. But I'm not worried!

Great idea for a swap.

Sharon

user4287 12/18/2006 #

This sounds like a great swap - what a nice way to start the new year.

sylviascreation 12/21/2006 #

Hello all, Is there any preference to what type the handles should be on/for the tote?

And I'd like to use this time to wish everyone happy holidays. I'm going to be using this time to work on mine in a beautiful Scandinavian landscape.

FingersInc 12/26/2006 #

Sylvia's Creation... I think the handle should be open to whatever you feel would go with the tote. There will be people knitting, crocheting, and sewing these bags, so each will be deserving of it's own unique handle. You can decide if it needs a handle of the same material as the bag itself, or if it needs a wood, or purchased plastic handle. I want to leave this very open so new people as well as seasoned tote makers feel comfortable joining in.
Colleen

FingersInc 12/29/2006 #

Let the crafting and swapping begin !! Please feel free to download photos of your tote bags here. I think it would be wonderful to see what people send and receive ! Thank you everyone for playing, and I hope we all have fun ! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Colleen Fingers, Inc.

[email protected]

mayki76 12/30/2006 #

Can i mail my partner to find out what her preferences are? or should it be a surprise?

FingersInc 12/30/2006 #

Mayki and all other "Newbies"
Good Question !
If you go to the top of the box above the information on the swap, there is a note that says: as a member of this swap you can: * see the partners you send to. If you click on that you will get your partner's name, address and email. or: *view complete list of swap participants If you click on the partner's name you can go to their "profile". It should have their information so you can make their tote bag something they are sure to like!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. and we can work things out for you. Thanks, Colleen [email protected]

1CrazyQuilter 01/ 1/2007 #

I finished my tote bag today and it will to in the mail on Monday for my partner in Australia. I have posted a couple of pictures of the tote bag. I hope it is still a surprise by saying what country it is going to. thanks Pam

user4914 01/ 3/2007 #

I whiped mine up today - and I must say I love it!! - I hope my partner will too, I almost want to keep it myself. I will probably list a photo on my blog in the next few days but it will be in the post today as it has a way to travel from Australia. Melly.

LadyYing 01/ 4/2007 #

Just mailed mine out today, I hope they like it :)

sylviascreation 01/ 6/2007 #

It is on the way now and I hope it will be there in time. and of coursae I hope that my swap partner would like it. Looking forward to seeing mine soon ;-))

NotYetTheDodo 01/ 6/2007 #

I sent mine this monday... my first swap! ... and even though I am excited to see mine - well, I am almost much more curious to hear what my partner thinks of it!

NotYetTheDodo 01/ 6/2007 #
  • oh, and please upload pictures of the bags as they arrive, if you have the possibility! Yes, very curious to see what everybody came up with... :-)
drewzel 01/ 7/2007 #

Mine's all finished and on it's way tomorrow. If anyone is curious, the pic is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewzel/348811447/

FingersInc 01/ 8/2007 #

Margarita your tote bag is on it's way . I took it to work to show off, and almost did not get to take it back home. There were a number of ladies that wanted me to give it to them ! Picture is in gallery slide show.

NotYetTheDodo 01/ 8/2007 #

I just wanted to tell, how great I think this is. And I haven't even had my tote yet. I have learnt quite som things about the internet and craft-sharing by finding swap-bot! I have spent hours the last week surfing around on peoples inspiring blogs,webpages, shops and forums, taking off from the links people have posted in their swap-bot profiles, ending up in funny corners of the net, I'd never thought would exist - and I have seen so many great things!!! Weird things, too... but original, inspiring and cool stuff mainly!!! And - to expand my cyberworld, I just created a flickr-account. Wow, didn't even know that existed until ten days ago. :-)

twobluecrows 01/ 8/2007 #

Just mailed a tote to Sarah in Tuscon, AZ! I hope you like it, it's the first tote I've ever made from clothing and I think I like it! Cyn

LadyYing 01/ 8/2007 #

I just added a picture of the tote I made on the Gallery :)

LadyYing 01/ 8/2007 #

Oh crap I forgot to put my name as sender and instead put my partners name, LOL oh well...

twobluecrows 01/ 8/2007 #

Please remember to upload pics of the bags as you get them if possible--Sarah, I forgot to even take a picture of yours, I was in such a rush to mail it! Cyn

Jensenaddict 01/ 9/2007 #

I have finished and sent my bag. I will like anything but I do love Kaffe Fassett geometric pattern or floral fabrics, especially the pastel lotus leaves, blue kimono roses, cobalt paperweight and moss green roman glass lines, and I have been meaning to take a crack at an Amy Butler Covington or in twon bag pattern for ages.

texasbouchers 01/ 9/2007 #

Stacey - The tote is amazing. I'm speechless. I hung it in my kitchen so I can look at it all day. Thank you!

flouncypenguin 01/10/2007 #

Dear fingers inc./coleen....

What a sexy tote bag! I love it!

flouncypenguin 01/10/2007 #

Shelly W.

Have you recieved my tote yet? I hope you adore it and the matching earings. I am curious to hear your reaction. Let me know!

LadyYing 01/10/2007 #

^thepinkkitchen, I'm so gald you like it :)

user4914 01/10/2007 #

Carrie M. - Have you received your tote yet? It was posted about a week ago and that is the usual time for mail to get to the USA from Down under. SO curious to hear your thoughts. I was going to upload a photo but want to save the surprise =)

user4499 01/11/2007 #

LeighAnn Sent me the SWEETEST bag and an AWESOME book for my son and a crazy awesome vintage patterns for children knitting book! I cant find her name o n the list! AACK! THANK YOU LEIGH ANN!!!!!

SharonP 01/11/2007 #

Chrissie, your bag is on its way from the middle of the US. They said it would take 6 to 10 days to reach you.

If you want to take a peak, I uploaded two images (outside and in). But maybe you don't want to spoil the surprise. (although I'll let you know I didn't have anything Kaffee Fasset-like, so I went more with the floral motif, of which I had some very nice sturdy fabric, perfect for a tote, I think)

Sharon

texasbouchers 01/12/2007 #

Yippee! I'm so glad you liked it, Rachel. (Sorry I forgot to put my pink kitchen tag on it. Oops.) Leigh Ann

mercmom41 01/13/2007 #

Melly, I got your bag several days ago but had to wait until I had time to write and upload pictures of your wonderful tote!!!! Thanks so much, I absolutely LOVE it! I love the fabrics, esp. the one with goldfish, and the one at the top with different-colored circles, and the nice magnet clasp, and the pocket, oooh it's just too cool! Thanks so much, this is the best swap I've been in yet! I put up pics of it so everyone can see it. :) Carrie

craftsty 01/13/2007 #

hanjiwest your bag was sent off this morning priority mail. So you should receive by the end of next week Im hoping. I have uploaded a pic and I really hope you like it. :)

user4914 01/13/2007 #

I really am glad that you like the tote Carrie - I loved it after I had made it and thought you probably would from looking at your blog. Enjoy! Melly :)

FingersInc 01/13/2007 #

Vicki sent me 2 tote bags ! both pieced look like mini quilts ! I love the burgundy one with buttons and inside pockets! The blue one is larger for when I have lots of stuff to bring with me LOL! I will be uploading photos. Please check them out. thank you to everyone who has sent, and glad to hear the happy comments ! Hugs to all. Colleen

user5187 01/14/2007 #

Hi, I took pictures of my bag before I sent it, I am new to this I keep reading about all the bags that are posted, where are they?? I would love to see them:) thanks!

FingersInc 01/14/2007 #

Coffeequeen and all newbies At the top of the "grey" box that starts with "Tote Your Stuff..." on the next line is an underlined part that says "Launch Gallery Slideshow". Click on that and another ( very small!!) box opens up. Open the box larger, and you will be able to see the photos, one at a time, and click on "next" to see the next one, etc. It took me a bit to realize what to do, so don't feel bad ! Thanks for asking so I can clarify for everyone. Colleen

Cassandra 01/14/2007 #

MsMartiP: your bag is going out on Tuesday the 16th as the 15th is a holiday and I believe the post offices are closed. Keep your eyes open for it. I hope you will enjoy using the bag.

flouncypenguin 01/15/2007 #

mayki76, beautiful job on the tote! So cute!

user3614 01/15/2007 #

NotYetTheDodo, your tote will be sent tomorrow. I had planned on heading to the post office to send it today but it is a holiday and it is closed. I will mail it before I head to work tomorrow morning. Enjoy!

user5207 01/15/2007 #

Sissie, your bag is also going in the mail on Tuesday. I hope it will reach you quickly. And yes it is a shade of red :) I hope you'll like it.

user4499 01/16/2007 #

FLouncyPenguin! I totally forgot today was a holiday...EGAD> Please look for your tote in the mail by Thursday! And no hold it against me okay? MAHALO

Chanecia 01/16/2007 #

My bag will go in the mail Wed. Maybe tomorrow, but I feel safer saying Wed.

Necia

simindy 01/16/2007 #

Minty, your bag went in the mail today, but I used an automated machine at the post office to send it, so it won't actually go out until tomorrow (since it's a holiday here in the states). Hope you like it when it reaches you :)

simplysarah 01/17/2007 #

Little Dragon.... did you get yours yet??? let me know if you love it.... I liked it but I wasnt too inspired to sew that week... :( but now i am... i just needed to get back into motion.... sarah..

flouncypenguin 01/17/2007 #

Rachel, thanks you so much for the note! I am excited to get your creation! YESSSSSSS!

hanjiwest 01/17/2007 #

Craftsty,

I went to post a picture of my bag, only to realize that you had already posted a picture. Thanks so much. The bag arrived safely and was lovely wrapped up with a card. This swap has been one of the best I have participated in so far. Thanks Again!

hanjiwest 01/17/2007 #

Craftsty,

Oh, I meant lovingly....not lovely, although my bag is lovely..

craftsty 01/18/2007 #

Im so glad you liked it hanjiwest :)

TriStateLinx 01/18/2007 #

Hi Mandy,

I received my tote today and I love it. Thank you very much

Sherrin

simplysarah 01/20/2007 #

i got my bag today... i like it a whole bunch... i have to take a pic or 2 still.... its reversible which makes it twice as nice.... will post later today...

thanks!!!!

simindy 01/21/2007 #

Minty, Your bag went in the mail late, because I had problems with money (my school was late giving me my financial aid). To make up for it I put some extra goodies in the bag, so I hope you like everything! Again, sorry for it being late.

  • Indy
user4433 01/21/2007 #

Danielle, I love my tote thanks so much! 1st time tote? You did a wonderful job!

Geri

1CrazyQuilter 01/21/2007 #

Hi Anthea I sent your tote bag out on Jan. 2nd. I have tried to email you to see if it has arrived in Australia, but my emails are returned. Please let me know if you have received your tote bag.

Thanks Pam

funkykchicken 01/21/2007 #

If you received my name will you please let me know.I've noticed there are several "not sent" as well as some with low ratings.So it would be nice to know if I'm going to get one or not.

Thanks

Joyce

user4499 01/22/2007 #

Megan- I hope you got your tote...i am forever lame for sending it so late. new mom blahs. enjoy and see you all next swap!

mayki76 01/22/2007 #

I haven't got my tote and i would love to know if it is on the way...

NotYetTheDodo 01/22/2007 #

Hej Necia -

glad you like it! I really enjoyed making it!

NotYetTheDodo 01/22/2007 #
  • and since I now know, you got it, I'll post a picture here on the page!
simindy 01/22/2007 #

hanjiwest, I received the bag and it's gorgeous! It's so huge, all my school stuff will fit inside of it. Kudos to your amazing skills-it looks professionally made. And thank you for the little bag it you included :) I'll upload pictures once I get my camera back from my mom, cause it looks amazing and I want everyone else to see it!

(How'd you know I was a hippy at heart)

user4433 01/23/2007 #

Kate aka (sewpatchwork). Sent your package across the pond last week via priority mail. Hope you received it.

user4499 01/24/2007 #

uhoh i am skerred did you get it? is it hideous so bad you cant talk about it? egad

sylviascreation 01/25/2007 #

Danielle F. I so happy that you love the tote, I really enjoyed making it (i want to make one for myself too). DO you have any idea of when i should be getting mine (I'm spent... ;-))

sylviascreation 01/25/2007 #

Oh,I almost forgit. Thank you for the evaluation!

FingersInc 01/26/2007 #

Kayt I sent an email, that got returned, you have not changed the notice that says you"sent" your bag, please contact myself, or your partner to let us know your bag is on its way. Thanks. Colleen and Stacey

1CrazyQuilter 01/26/2007 #

Jamie thanks so much! Got my tote bag today, just love it. it is a beachy theme.... so cute.

threetimesmom 01/27/2007 #

Hi

I'm still waiting with impatience for my tote.

I haven't received anything and would love to know if my tote has been sent.

Love, Malene

threesweetpeas 01/27/2007 #

hi, i am unfortunately still marked as not sent, i have contacted my partner and also the swap coordinator letting them know of my situation, it will be on its way soon, sewing machine is down and last several weeks have had sick children and several trips to the emergency room. i will post in the forum when it has been sent:) thanks for understanding

ooh i am also in the same boat ...waiting for my tote as well but am in contact with my partner and its a no worries situation, sometimes life happens:)

simplysarah 01/28/2007 #

Do our partners have to rate us or can they choose not too? I know my partner got it (we used the contact thing), but didnt rate me.... is this normal? I have a good rating so for now it doesnt matter, I was just wondering???

Queenbee 01/30/2007 #

My partner Kayt has not sent me anything and I am sad. I sent my partner something. This is the third swap that I have not had anything in return. So sad people are takers and not givers!

FingersInc 01/31/2007 #

ATTENTION ALL !! If you have NOT received a tote bag, please contact me, and I will see what I can do do contact your partner. If your partner has contacted you, and you believe he/she will be sending you something, please have patience. But if you HAVE NOT heard from your partner, again, please contact me. As the swap hostess, I want to know, and I want you to get a tote bag. Hugs ! Colleen [email protected]

Cassandra 01/31/2007 #

Minty has emailed to say she mailed it off from Finland and that if I didn't get it soon, she would send another. I have not received it yet. She mailed it off on January 16th. I mailed mine off to MsMartiP on Jan. 16th and I have sent many emails to her to ask whether she received it. No responses at all. It is so unfair to go out of your way for a swap and they don't even have the decency to respond to emails just to say it arrived. It's not that hard to email someone to say that it arrived.

funkykchicken 02/ 2/2007 #

I have still not received mine.I sent my tote bag off and my partner didn't receive hers yet.I did send it off during the horrible snow storm.I plan to make another and send to her on monday.Perhaps if you let your partner you haven't received anything yet they will replace it..

As for missmartip she is not answering emails from me either.

drewzel 02/ 2/2007 #

Still no tote bag for me either, missmartip was my partner. Blah!

drewzel 02/ 2/2007 #

I'm happy to make another bag for someone, if they wanna make one for me. Funkychicken, msg me your address, and I'll build you a tote this weekend!

Cassandra 02/ 2/2007 #

i have yet to get my tote. I was told it went out 1/16/07 but I have yet to receive it.

sylviascreation 02/ 2/2007 #

I feel as if i'm a rookie to this swap-bot thing, but I'm not the only one who thought that the partner we got coupled with, is actually the one who is supposed to send us in return a tote. (Sorry Danielle for bugging you with my question ;-))

the ones who did not send theirs should grow up and meet up the pomises they've made. Have a good weekend

FingersInc 02/ 4/2007 #

ATTENTION any one that did not get a tote bag from their partner... It is a quite clear that there are like 5 people who did not get a tote bag. I already have a tote bag in a package ready to go out to Shelly who had "Kayt" skip out on her. If you did not get a tote bag, please contact me. If you DID get a tote bag, but would be willing to make one for another person, please contact me also !! I'd love to partner up "angels" who would like to get extra Karma points and make another tote for someone. Thanks !! [email protected]

sylviascreation 02/ 5/2007 #

Fingers Inc. I feel like making an other tote. When would you like me to send it and to whom?

user277 02/ 7/2007 #

Just a note, I did not receive a tote yet. I am going to contact my swap buddy before leaving feedback. But this is just for general feedback, I don´t need another tote, i got enough already ;)

designsbyjamie 02/ 9/2007 #

Just wanted to let you know I haven't received my tote yet, but it says it was sent. Just in case it was sent a while back, I wanted my swap buddy to know.

Cassandra 02/10/2007 #

i still haven't received my tote. She says she mailed off a second tote after the first one wasn't received, so I still wait for my tote to arrive.....

craftsty 02/10/2007 #

I received mine today from Margaritta and it is beautiful!! Well worth the wait!! If you want to see it I uploaded it to the gallery! Thanks Margaritta :D

NotYetTheDodo 02/11/2007 #

I did not receive any tote yet either, but my partner says it was sent mid january - so waiting is the word.

sylviascreation 03/ 1/2007 #

Dear Colleen, thank you ever so much for the lovely Tote. i've just got it with the post. Your choice of colour is fantastic. I love blue. thank you again.

blackie 03/28/2007 #

MKIA...I never heard anything about whether the tote I ent arrived...hope it did...and hope you liked it. I put a lot of work into the package.

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