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Ky

Ky
Date Joined: September 11, 2009
Last Online: November 21, 2009
Birthday: December 31
Country: USA
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About Me

I am a VERY prompt and reliable swapper! Please let me know if you have not recieved from me and I will make it right! I also ALWAYS rate, usually as soon as I get it. If somehow I have missed rating you...it is totally unintentional....send me a PM and I will rate you right away!

I live In Texas, work full time running the Pre-School my husband and I own. I love quilting, applique, embroidery and books. I have traded fabric postcards and a few mini quilts.

I am a mother and a grandmother and we had 3 new g-babies born in 2009 so I am in baby heaven and making baby blankets, toys, dolls and doll quilts.

I also write, I've been working on a novel for years. I write children's poetry and I plan to start another blog for that soon.

We have two dogs, an "Old Man" black and white Cocker Spaniel named Sam and a HUGE (90 lbs) Boxer named General Patton. He will be 1 year old October 15th and he thinks he still weighs 20 pounds and should be a lap dog.

What I'm Working On.....

I am collecting 30's prints for an upcomng quilt and also collecting flannels for lap quilts my children think they "need"! (Not wanting kiddie-print flannels but florals and plaids.)

I am also working (slowly) on a pattern that was featured in McCalls Quilting Magazine called "A Quiet Village" it is an Italian village scene. I have most of the applique done and now I am embroidering details on it.

I also love to make dolls (rag and baby doll types) but I'm not into primitive.

Favorite Music

I like all kinds of music, classical, easy listening, country, top 40....all kinds except Rap! Or any song with bad grammar in it! :-) I am an educator an I hate it when a song uses bad or incorrect grammar...I have to change the words to be able to sing along with it! :-)

Favorite Books

I am a huge book collector and we have a large library (larger than my sewing room even! :-) I collect signed editions. I love children's books, children's poetry and anything having to do with Beatrix Potter. My two favorite authors are Beverly Cleary (the Henry and Ramona series) and Carolyn Haywood (old Betsy books).

I belong to BookMooch which is an awesome book trading group...check them out at www.bookmooch.com.

Favorite Television

Hmmm.....I'm not really into much television. I like some of the news shows: used to like 20/20 and Dateline and 60 minutes but too often these days they are trying to be like CSI and all they cover is murder. I'll watch whatever my husband is watching as long as I have some hand work to do! :-)

Favorites

I love blue and white, blue and yellow. The biggest piles in my stash are pink, green and blue, those are my favorites. I had to MAKE myself buy some orange for a quilt recently! Ha-Ha!

I love black and white prints too and simple white or off white fabrics with a little print and of good quality to use for embroidery projects. I am in love with embroidery floss! I love trying different brands of floss. Oh and cream colored fabric...for some reason I love it. I love fabric with leaves, vines and swirls and I put leaves and swirling vines on many of my quilts. So many that my leaf templates are worn out! I love ric rac, all colors and all sizes.

I really don't need batiks or hand-dyed fabrics, I have a ton!

I'm always interested in cute or vintage-looking buttons, lace or crocheted doilies. And anything you can use to make dolls or doll patterns. (I'm not into the Dottee dolls or primitives though, sorry.) I love and collect anything having to do with Peter Rabbit and the other Beatrix Potter characters.

I like stickers, cutesy ones (not Disney or cartoon characters though) and floral ones. Pretty envelopes or stationary, note cards. Cute sticky notes.

We always use cloth shopping bags and I love getting new interesting ones or those from other countries.

I also collect sand castles. Well replicas of them anyway!. Ha-Ha, please don't send me a box of sand!

I also adore black rocks with white lines around them....go figure! But how easy is that...here is a swap partner that you could just send a rock to and she would be happy! :-)

P.S. I am not a coffee drinker and I dislike coffee flavored anything. :-p

My Blog....

I have a group Blog for quilters and other fiber artists and we are currently accepting new members. If you have thought about having a blog but didn't want the hassle of maintaining it or didn't think you would post enough to make it worthwhile....then consider joining our group blog. There is no cost or obligation and we aren't selling anything! Just fiber artists joined in cyber space for encouragement, ideas and fun! Check us out at:
http://sewmanypiecesgroup.blogspot.com/

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the receipes, i can't wait to try them, they sound delish.
dmarie rated for Warm Soup on a Cold Day Recipe Swap on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: these look like good ones to try - Thanks
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Comment: Wow - thanks so much for a lovely parcel... just LOVE the dog fabric... and it's much more than an FQ - thanks for the note too.... great parcel... 100 hearts for you....
Earewen rated for 5 free bookmarks - October on Nov 11, 2009
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Comment: Ky, you deserve more than one heart, you sent twice those lovely bookmarks because first package got lost, I wanted to tell everyone how kind and nice you are ! Please do not feel sorry because I waited, actually I did but it was not a big matter and you were so lovely that I wish I could leave you two or three heart with this rating =)) Hugs from France !
clippedthreads rated for Mini Pillow Swap on Nov 9, 2009
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Comment: I like my sweet mini pillow and ornament very much. Thank you for swapping.
junemoon rated for Fabric Postcard Swap - November on Nov 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks. I love the turkey handprint. I'd never think of it but then I've never taught little kids. Your border fancy sewing is neat too --- I assume your sewing machine does that.
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Comment: Such beautiful fabric!! Thank you so much and we love the doxie as well! Now if I could be sure I could sew and drink hot chocolate without catastrophes happening!!
st4r rated for Tea Themed Swap on Nov 7, 2009
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Comment: I would give you hundreds of hearts if I could, what an amazing partner to have. Thank you for being so thoughtful- every thing is wonderful. My mum is jealous of the quilted teapot and I had to share some of my tea with her :) Thank you again xxx
Response: You are so welcome and I'm sorry you had to wait...but good things come to those who wait...a 2nd package! :-)
pokerqutie rated for DMC Embroidery Floss on Nov 7, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the nice selection of floss :)
Barbara rated for 5 free bookmarks - October on Nov 2, 2009
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Comment: Your lovely bookmarks arrived today in excellent condition. I especially like the one from Italy Thank you for a nice variety and for checking about this swap.
Response: Yeah! I'm so glad they finally made it and glad you like them. :-)
ellysn rated for Blog Swap 2 - International on Nov 1, 2009
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janefan rated for Bookmark & Reading List on Oct 30, 2009
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Comment: great list - there a a few I haven't read and some I'd never heard of. Thanks for the bookmooch bookmarks too. Maybe I'll give it a try. Love the envelope and stamps you used!
Sauterelle rated for Send anything #7 (Usa Only) on Oct 29, 2009
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Comment: Wow. Thanks. I never knew Bristol made ATC cards. Thanks for the stickers for my son too. =)
pthalostars rated for Send anything #7 (Usa Only) on Oct 29, 2009
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Comment: the mouse treat is SO adorable, i had been telling my boyfriend less than twenty minutes earlier how cute it would be if someone sent treats for my mice & you DID, i was so excited! :) they'll LOOOOVE it i'm sure, i can't wait to see them munching! thanks again for a great swap! :)
tatkupcva rated for Lengths of Lace on Oct 28, 2009
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Comment: Thanks! I love all it. Very much it was pleasant:)
macka rated for Profile suprises USA/CANADA on Oct 26, 2009
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Comment: OMG, I love everything. The cards and die cuts are great and the Asian stickers are awesome. I can't wait to start using them all. I would give you more hearts if I could because you truly deserve them. I was so lucky to get you as my partner. Thank you so much, Mary
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Comment: they are really very nice.thank you.
Bastet rated for 5 free bookmarks - October on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Very nice, thanks ! :-)
Momta3luv2Quilt rated for Miniature Quilt Swap on Oct 20, 2009
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Comment: Received your package today! The quilt is absolutely beautiful! My son was like "mom it's a house." Thank you for the ATC blanks too.
catsmeow rated for Fabric by the Month R4 - Polka Dots on Oct 19, 2009
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Comment: Love the black/pink/green polka dot fabric. The kitty you made is so creative and cute. Thanks so much

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st4r on Nov 20, 2009:

Hello, your second lovely package came yesterday morning. I'm so sorry that you had to resend but I'm secretly glad cos you sent such a great selection of tea. The Tea towel is very cute too. You are the perfect swap partner, both your parcels were 100% appreciated. Sending you many hearts x

Toupti on Nov 7, 2009:

Ppssstttt !

I’ve created a new group called Quotes of all kinds. Please come have a look here and join.

=D

lovecupcakes on Oct 24, 2009:

Please check out the new Embroidered Holiday Gift Tag swap in the Stitch and Bitch Embroidery Circle. Embroidered Holiday Gift Tag Sign-ups by Nov. 1st!

niecedenise on Oct 4, 2009:

Welcome to the Nuts for Sewing Group!

dBowie on Sep 26, 2009:

welcome

Welcome to Swap-Bot Ky!!

Dana

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