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Thrifted Pillowcase Swap

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Thrifted Pillowcase Swap
Swap Coordinator:billiemonster (contact)
Swap categories: Thrift Store  Fabric  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:5.00 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:September 7, 2010
Date items must be sent by:September 28, 2010
Number of swap partners:2
Description:

Thrift stores are a really great place to find some interesting, UNIQUE fabrics! Anything from vintage curtains, blankets, sheets, and even pillowcases can be used to create whatever you have in mind. I have used vintage pillowcases to make little girl dresses, laptop cases, curtains, place mats, tote bags, and the list goes on.

For this swap, you will get 2 partners. Head over to your local thrift store/goodwill and pick out 1 vintage/retro pillow case for each of them. So that's one pillowcase for each of your 2 partners. One pillowcase at a thrift shop is not usually more than $0.50 to $4, depending on where you go.

Make sure you read your partners profile and try really hard to find a pillowcase in the color and/or design they'd like. Don't pick out some thing too theme-y, like 'Halloween' or something like that, UNLESS your partner likes that. Also, make sure you pick out a good quality pillowcase (no holes, stains, etc.) - your partner won't be able to make something with it if it's damaged.

This swap is perfect for anyone who loves things retro, and vintage. If you aren't a fan of things like this you might want to skip this swap as you won't be getting a brand new pillowcase - it will be previously owned.

To enter this swap you must not have any recent unexplained 1's or 3's. Newbies are welcome with a filled out profile.

Discussion

everoutlaw 08/27/2010 #

i really like this idea. very cool, creative, and useful =)

DoxyDame 08/30/2010 #

i love vintage sheets/cases! i even have that in my profile before i saw this swap! so cool! i will sign up once i receive a few feedback from some p/c ones i am doing. hooray for vintage linens!

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