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Dawneca

Dawneca
 Date Joined: September 7, 2007
Last Online: October 20, 2010
Birthday: May 2
Country: United States

About Me

I am a mom, witch, writer, sometime English teacher.
I really enjoy cities and wilderness, color and sound.

Favorite Music

No favorite music. I like everything but not really into hip hop or over-produced country. Intrigued by dance music from India, don't know what you call it . . . clever lyrics tickle me. Odd or catchy tunes welcome. Great singers, intricate rhythms. Some fave artists: Loom, Rural Alberta Advantage, Alice Cooper, Nortec Collective, Lili Hayden, Miles Davis.

Favorite colors

Red, turquoise, black, emerald green, French blue, slate, buttery yellow . . . ivory

Favorite Crafts

I am obsessed with knitting, especially socks. I use natural fibers unless someone I am knitting for specifically requests something else. Currently on the needles: Aguona Laptop Sleeve, faceted rib socks in 2D4 desert sun, French Press Slippers, French Girl Knits "Isobel" vest . . .

Favorite Movies

Thrillers, indies, documentaries, almost ,anything with Johnny Depp, though I couldn't stand The Dead. Pretentious Films make me run away. Was The Piano a comedy? Last great movie I saw: Sherlock Holmes. Favorite TV shows: Big Bang Theory, Medium, Six Feet Under, which I am watching on Netflix.

I don't love cute things.

I don't love cute things. Period.

I now have a dog, Ricky. Italian greyhound/rat terrier mix. I still don't care for cute doggie doodads, though I'm searching for the perfect sweater pattern for him.

I don't have many knickknacks or other purely decorative items around my house. I do love beautiful, unusual and/or simple things that have a function. You can never have too many candles or candlesticks.My bedroom is decorated in a style I like to call "Asian Bordello."

Favorite Things

Knitting tools like needles and markers, natural fiber yarn, metallic painty pens, nice paper, dark chocolate, chiles, unusual magazines for collage, pin cushions, tape measures, beads, spices, rices . . . whatever smacks of The Place where you live . . . peacocks, spiders, owls, snakes, bats, bees.

Favorite Gifts to Give

Organic dark chocolate with chiles or herbs, CD mixes, custom blend oils, collage art, beeswax candles, massage bars from LUSH, handknit socks, handmade bags, chocolate bomb cake, bath salts.

Last Good Book I Read

The Secret Servant, Daniel Silva. Currently reading Bangkok Haunts, third in the truly twisted mystery series set in Thailand by John Burdett.

Wish List

Rowan Kidsilk Haze, Mountain Colors Winter Lace, Panda Silk, Malabrigo sock yarn.any funky handspun, beeswax or soy scented candles, handmade bath and body products, unusual honey . . . black paper suitable for gel pen use. Waterman fountain pen cartridges. Interesting Vertigo graphic novels -- already finished Y: The Last Man. Red or black ribbons. Broken silver chains for jewelry.

Ratings

koalascout rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~Round 10~ on Aug 26, 2010
5
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Comment: TY-love it
MamaLisaDesigns rated for Thriftstore Find #5 - USA on Jun 30, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the VERY thoughtful package! You really searched my profile!!! It is an honor to have the vintage fabric. And you even found wooden embroidery hoops and thread!!! Love my blank notes, which are a great size. It felt like Christmas today!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!
twobluecrows rated for Witch Charm Bracelet ~Round 9~ on Jun 28, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks so much!! I love the winged-one, too!!
oreon rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~Round 8~ on Jun 15, 2010
5
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Comment: Woohoo!! Got the charm yesterday! I absolutely love them!!!!!! Thank you so much!
Response: Oh good! I was worried.
morrigane rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~~Round 4 on May 19, 2010
5
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chachakate rated for April Showers Bring May Flowers - Seed Swap on Apr 29, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank You. I love them
Response: Good! Enjoy!
tiaragoth rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~Round 5~ on Apr 20, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for the VERY cool black mirror charm and the little skellie Dawne. I love them : )
flowerimpressions rated for April Showers Bring May Flowers - Seed Swap on Apr 20, 2010
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Comment: wow just received the seeds. can't wait to plant them! thanks and Have a Happy spring! Peace and Happy swapping!
Zaqurus rated for Panty Swap! on Apr 18, 2010
5
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Comment: This was awesome!! The colors, styles and sizes were perfect and bonus on the extra purse in there! Thanks so much!!
Charon rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~~Round 3 on Feb 9, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thank you. I like the box
Morgaine rated for 3 aspects of Brighid - Imbolc swap on Feb 1, 2010
5
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Comment: What an absolutely wonderful package to open :-D Thank you so much for everything, especially the awesome hat you made me. The one I already have (store bought) is not warm enough for me, but the one you made is brilliant and much warmer and I LOVE the color. It will be treasured :-) I'm really looking forward to the pop-tarts, I've never had organic ones before, and also never tried cherry-pomegran before, so that will be interesting. To sum up I loved the whole package, and thanks a lot for the extras, loved those as well ;-)
Sage rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~~Round 2 on Jan 13, 2010
5
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Comment: Beautiful charm, thank you!
VintageVixen rated for Witch Charm Bracelet~~ Round 1 on Dec 7, 2009
5
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Comment: These are so adorable. I love them. Thanks so much!!!
Response: You're welcome. I thought they were cute, too.
ladycolor7 rated for Naughty Witch Magic Yarn Ball on Apr 18, 2009
5
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Comment: I love my witch ball. the yarn is gorgeous, now I will have to find something to make out of it. :) and I couldn't wait to do that and re-wrapped the yarn. I love all the little surprises. The g-string is awesome, I need that pattern please. I do have one question, what is witch love honey used for. It smells phenomenal. Thank you so very very much. Sandy
Response: Oh, I'm glad you like everything. I made the g-string pattern up. I'll see if I can remember it. I had already started it when I read your color preferences! You could also get some orange satin ribbon and change it when you feel really vibrant. The Witch's Love Honey is a love potion. Have it in tea, on ice cream or dribble it on someone :) Happy Beltane!
imasnapdragon rated for YULE ~ Winter Solstice Gift Exchange on Jan 28, 2009
5
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Comment: Sorry to take so long in rating you. I like my red shall.
jezebelsk rated for Dirty Santa Magic Yarn Ball on Jan 25, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for the great package! Next time you and hubby are in KC, drop me a line, maybe we can all meet for BBQ?!!?!!
Response: Yes, let's. I've been to Jack Stack . . . er Jack Black ... Jack Mack. Something like that. But I hear the smaller local chain is really good and I saw a wild place I want to try on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Love your city! Glad you are enjoying your yarn ball and bricks.
sagobrandt rated for Goodies in my Knitting Bag on Jul 17, 2008
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Comment: WOW, what a package. You really spoiled. I really loved everything. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. I really hope that you are coming to Sweden some day. It`s beautiful here.
amgardne rated for Vintage Apron Swap (US) on Jul 15, 2008
5
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Comment: I LOVED your aprons! i cant believe you sent 3! AND the pattern! i have been wanting to get an apron pattern how did you know!?!?! Thank you so much they were fabulous! i even posted about them on my blog! thanks again you went above and beyond!
Response: Glad you enjoyed your package.I've had the paettern and didn't use it but thought it was very cute. I also got a wonderful package, so I'll probably join the new swap. Great job on this one!
Sage rated for Smells like Spring! on Jun 3, 2008
5
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Comment: I want you to know that your package meant so much to me. The oil is beyond perfect and will be used this evening <3 The soap and candle are very special as well. I can't wait to put them to good use, thank you!!
Response: Sage, I'm so glad you liked the oil. It was a challenging astrological profile to match, but I followed my intuition. And I looked back at your profile and doubly appreciate your sweetness regarding the candle. Glad nothing melted. My Granny Mae was from your Georgia. . .
oreon rated for Tops for bottoms redux on Apr 19, 2008
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Comment: These are my new favorite socks...and that's saying a lot, I have over 30 pair! I love, love, love them and I'm wearing them right now. I can't gush enough on how I love them. Thank you so much!!!! What next? :-)
Response: I'm flattered that you like them so much. I guess they fit OK? And you don't mind fraternal socks?

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Comments

BigHillGoddess on Dec 9, 2008:

I received the gorgeous gold bag you made/sent and I am overwhelmed! I will have to think of a special use for it. Thank you SO much! It is much appreciated. Sparkly, shiny, wonderfulness in the mail on a gray, dreary, rainy evening is something to celebrate!
oreon on Nov 26, 2008:

I received the teas yesterday! Thanks so much. I am glad that you are back! I've missed you. Wanna do a private swap after the Holidays?
kthanxbye on Jul 16, 2008:

thanx for the goodies. i got them yesterday!
Dawneca on Jun 26, 2008:

Helping make someone's day a bit more colorful is why I swap. Glad you liked it, Manxkity!
manxkity on Jun 25, 2008:

Dawn - I had one of those days were you forget your lunch AND your handbag at home... So I was absolutely tickled purple to get the OMG wonderful box for our swap. You are very generous. thanks so much! huggles
oreon on Apr 23, 2008:

Sure. Or if you'd like to do a different swap that would be cool, too. :-) Or we could make a grab-bag swap...whatever you feel like creating @ the time and sending it....We could also have a long send by date b/c in the summer lives get mush crazier(at least mine does)Let me know:-)
Dawneca on Apr 20, 2008:

Hmmm. I have heard of morsbags. Don't know yet if my sewing machine works. I need to think on it.

oreon on Apr 20, 2008:

I am trying to become plastic bagless as well. Have you heard of morsbags?I made one and it was great! Do you want to have the next swap between us be for a bag? Not necessarily sewn, but whatever your medium of choice?
Dawneca on Apr 19, 2008:

Yes, I do. I'm thinking of making some new ones. I want to be plastic bagless. I've actually been working on knitting plastic bags into a tote for way too long. It is tedious and sticky. but yes.

oreon on Apr 19, 2008:

They fit perfectly. I love fraternal socks. They are cozy, colorful and made especially for me...I couldn't be happier! Do you like tote/cloth grocery bags?
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