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catsmeow

catsmeow
Birthday: February 4
Last login: October 11, 2008
Country: USA

About Me

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To my swapper partners, I always rate, usually the day I receive it, otherwise I might forget

If you are due to send a swap to me and its going to be late, please notify me. Its only common courtesy.

I will always notify you if I am running behind on getting something out.

I do have cats, if you are allergic and you say so in your profile, I promise not to let them help me with your gifts.

I'm a 50+ SFNM living in Tulsa, where I have lived all of my life. I am on disability due to a rare genetic disease that has made my bones hurt all of the time.

I live with my 4 cats, I also feed many more strays that show up. I love watching and feeding the birds in my backyard. I'm an amateur gardener, I love the flowers, but never know if they are going to come up from one year to another. I can grow catnip well, so if you have kitties and list it in your profiles, you may just get some for them! I am always trying to build or repair something around the house-seems as tho its always needing attention (if I don't do it, who will?)

I'm a craftaholic, there aren't many things that I haven't tried over the years-just look in my closet! Any one want to finish some?

I LOVE fabric!!!!!!! I am a fabriholic! I collect cat fabric in particular, but have 35 totes of other fabric to attest to my addiction.

I collect Laurel Burch, I have quite a collection of her cat objects from fabric to earrings.

I collect vintage buttons and sewing items, needlebooks and aprons, usually finding them at estate sales.

I love bright colors! Lime green, pinks, aqua, purple, blues, etc. Not many colors that I don't like, unless its boring browns/beiges. I love polka dots, stripes, big flowers, paisleys and novelty fabrics.

I have a cat collection consisting of at least 500 pieces, not counting the fabric or the real ones!

I help with cat rescue groups, finding homes for strays. Adopt from a rescue group, Humane society or your local animal shelter. Please spay/neuter your pets.

I prefer quality over quanity. I would rather have one item that you have handmade with thought and care, than a box of paper dollar store junk. I don't do scrapbooking or papercrafting of any kind, other than the occasional card, so I don't need these items. I do use cat stickers only, to put on packaging and notes.

Favorite Crafts

I have many, there isn't much I haven't done once. Since joining Swap-bot I have tried matchbooks, whimsy jars, amigurumi, felted pincushions and animals and gotten back into crocheting.

  • I love to buy old wool sweaters and wash them in the washing machine and felt them then make purses, needlebooks, pincushions, little animals just to name a few.

  • Sewing-I learned to sew when I was 6 years old. I pick it back up when I have something interesting I want to make like sewing for my great nieces, home deco, making bags and purses and beds for my kitties and I love making aprons, I also collect vintage ones.

  • I am a fabriholic, I love cotton fabrics. I love going into quilt stores, just for a feel! I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about!

  • Crocheting-I have just started doing this again, since joining Swap-bot. I use cotton yarns to make dishcloths, wool yarns, to felt with and make various craft items. I use some acrylics for amigurumis. I love crocheting yarn on flip-flops for my friends (anyone want a pair?)

  • Beading-I really got into this last year and spent lots on beads, now I'm bored with it. Need beads?

  • Cards-I dilly-dally on card making usually making holiday cards with fabric. I love making fabric postcards.

  • Ribbons-Use them to make hairbow for my great nieces. I have 4 big totes of it so you might end up with it in your swaps!

  • Wool felting-I just tried this last winter, when I found a cute cat pattern to make a tiny animal. I have send her to Europe in a swap, so I need to make another one for me or if you make them, I would love to trade for one of yours.

  • I love receiving handmade items, I know the time it takes to make things, so I appreciate the effort. I would love you forever for a handmade kitty of some kind!

What I like

I have probably listed most already, but here goes.

  • Chocolate-milk, white, & semi-sweet Love nuts in it, but don't care for the fruits.

  • Tea-I drink it daily, mostly just Luzianne, unless its winter then I drink hot teas. I like Earl Grey or almond flavors.

  • Cats! Can't get enough of them, real or in pics.

  • Fabric! Just in case you missed it! 100% Cotton, quilt shop quality, if possible. I like the fabrics of Amy Butler, Laurel Burch, Michael Miller, April Cornell,

  • Bright colors, love the color combinations that are popular at the moment, like aqua/lime, pink/lime, black/white, pink/orange, purple/blue, pink/black. Most any pink is great. I like batiks also.

  • I love Halloween, especially the black cats! Love old halloween postcards and the old cut outs.

  • Cookies, cakes, candy. Love to make them and love to eat them.

  • Love one on one trades. If you find something here that interests you, PM me.

  • I make Morsbags and give them away, if this would interest you, let me know. I'm trying to rid the world of plastic bags, one at a time!

  • I'm really easy to please and try to really please everyone I swap with, I do read your profiles and sometimes when they don't give enough info, I worry as to what you might or might not like. Fill out your profiles, please.

Dislikes

No allergies, except to cigarette smoke-I would appreciate not receiving items that smell like it-I have had to throw away swaps, because of it.

  • Boring brown/beiges, muted colors.

  • I detest animal cruelty and anyone that does it! I chose to speak for those that can't speak for themselves.

  • I don't like licorice, coffee and jalepenos.

Apron Swaps

Since I do many of these, I thought I would list a few likes and dislikes, so you don't have to read the whole profile.

My kitchen is white, so liven it up for me!

I prefer a full apron, but if swapping a vintage apron, half is OK, since full are harder to find.

I love big prints, flowers, paisleys or cats. But that shouldn't discourage you from chosing something else.

No browns, tans, beiges for me please, go wild with color, the louder the better. I do love pastels, too.

The "girls" are rather large, so if its fitted, make room for them, probably a large would be fine.

It doesn't matter if the neck has ties or if it goes over the head, I like both. I love pockets on them!

One on One swaps/trades/group

I owe:

  • Owe 2 amis to TeaNi

  • Owe rainylady something handmade- Crafty Pay it Back (ONE ON ONE TRADERS)

Swaps I'm Waiting To Receive

12/14/2007-Thrift Store T-shirt Swap #2-Sophie

Ratings

TallulahSophie rated for Recycle Swap on Oct 9, 2008
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Comment: ooohhhh my, I really love my apron... the fabrics are SO me (I'm a polka dot fiend!) and it fits perfectly! I have to selfishly say that I'm glad your friends daughter didnt like the skirt her mom made for her... as it turns out it was her loss & my gain... thanks for saving it to recycle for me! The reusable grocery bag is awesome too and will get lots of use! Thank you thank you Glenna, this has really brightened my day! Robin
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Comment: Glenna sent a great package thank you soo much!!! Loved the fat 1/4s
gmamalewis5 rated for Fat Quarters Anyone? on Oct 1, 2008
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Comment: Glenna I was out of town, Yes i received it and i loved the fabric it was from the heart. Thank you
Chanel rated for F.F. - A FQ and RIK-RAK on Sep 29, 2008
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Comment: Thanks hun. I love the fabrics!!
GirliePanda15 rated for Vintage Apron Swap on Sep 26, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for resending!! I haven't received the first package yet, but if I do, I will send you a message!! BTW loved the little spoons!!
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Comment: I LOVE this package. Thank you!
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Comment: Thanks for the great fabrics, love them all!!! Plus the ribbon is just too cute. You did a great job!!!
daffyd1963 rated for FQ Scavenger Hunt *3* on Sep 22, 2008
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Comment: thankyou for the wonderful package I loved it
eustella rated for Sassy Apron Swap *US ONLY* on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: Thank you SO much for my awesome apron! I wore it today while making dinner!! And thanks again for the recipe cards and little mini teaspoons! OMG so awesome!!!
txjaniac rated for FQ Scavenger Hunt *2* on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: what an awesome package. The buttons are AMAZING, great fabric selection. great cards and adorable ribbon
mejulia rated for Cloth Grocery Bag Plus... on Aug 15, 2008
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Comment: What a pretty bag, my cat checked it out and she loves it too.
Response: Glad your cat approves! I would have sent her something, had I known that you had a kitty. She may have smelled my cats, so she had to check it out, just incase there was another cat in the bag! LOL! Thanks for the heart
shopandbid rated for FF-Fabric June honeymoon on Jul 26, 2008
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Comment: WOW~I love my package thanks bunches.
lilkittn13 rated for Reusable Grocery Bags on Jul 26, 2008
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Comment: the bag is the best. I love the bright colors and i think that it is fantastic that it was once a tablecloth! I can' t wait to use it later today :) i also love the fat quarters. thank you so much for the wonderful package <3
cats rated for FQ Scavenger Hunt *1* on Jul 24, 2008
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Comment: As always, thank you for the great package!
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful FQ's. I especially like the coffee one!
hippofairy rated for Fat Quarter International Swap on Jul 19, 2008
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Comment: thanks for the cute fabrics! :)
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Comment: i love the chicken fabric! thanks!
niecedenise rated for My Favorite Fabric Craft Swap on Jul 19, 2008
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Comment: Yay, it got here and no the strings arent too long. and what a cute pattern, and cool kitchen towel. thankyou for resending!
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Comment: Terrific bag! Wow! It sure can hold a lot of stuff! I love the colors and how strongly stitched it is. thanks for swapping!

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Comments

junemoon on Oct 10, 2008:

Like Christmas four months early -- I love the package, the fabric or the drawing and the wishlist things. Thanks so much!!!

lw2dragonflies on Oct 7, 2008:

Hey! Great news!! we had our office dog, Bandit, neutered last friday!!! I wanted to let you know for your October wish list..the poor boy, he still has to wear the "lamp shade" around his neck..but he is doing well!

nolagirl on Oct 2, 2008:

Thank you so much for all of the seed beads and floss that you sent for the Wishlist Group! The beads are beautiful.

cupcakechica on Sep 25, 2008:

THANKS a MILLION for all the wonderful seed beads! I had no idea that they came in different sizes, I'm so new to them! I now have more than I could have ever imagined. It was so kind and generous of you to grant me this wish!

sweetavalanche on Sep 25, 2008:

Thank you SO MUCH for the awesome fabric squares you sent for my September wish! Seriously, you made my whole month! I love the novelty fabrics - I'm working on an I-spy quilt right now and those will be just perfect. And the others will be so wonderful for my daughter's pink/orange/red quilt. The one with the hearts and writing on it is just so perfect I can hardly stand it! I can't thank you enough.... Love, love, love, love it!

tropicalart77 on Sep 25, 2008:

WOW! You made my day with the Micro Beads from my wishlist! I am so excited! I am bubbling over with ideas. What did you used to adhere them with? I have been using Glossy Accents but am going to need to get more. Thank you again, you really made this week for me!!!!!

Momwithahook on Sep 22, 2008:

thanks

I really enjoyed receiving your wish. I've already started a wee hat with the super soft cotton.

jukejan on Sep 16, 2008:

The August wish in Sept. was just fabulous! Thank you so much!

SusanCleveland on Sep 16, 2008:

Hi, I'm your partner in the fat quarter swap. I love your choice of lime green/white. That will be fun to look for. Later! --Susan C.

ladyb on Sep 13, 2008:

Thank you so much for the amazing pink pkg for the YGFQ game. I was truly blown away. The pink FQ, thread, embrodiery floss, ribbon, buttons and the mini notecards with my initial on them. Just amazing, thank you. You made my day! :o)

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