crochetjunkie

Member of Swap-bot since May 2007

I'm 28 years old. I don't have any kids and have been married for 5 years.

I am like many other crafters out there, if I don't like something I have received, I'll "regift" it to someone else. I also reuse packaging!

I now own a kitten, Tango. Although he doesn't get into my fabric dresser, there may be a spare hair or some cat dander that may be included in my swaps. Please be aware when I send a swap.

My sweet boy Tango

I am a big advocate about cancer and disease awareness. If you send me anything about one of these I will automatically give you a heart:

• Kidney Cancer (color is emerald green)
• Breast Cancer (color is pink)
• Asthma Awareness (color is grey)

I love these graphics...they make me laugh!

I am a very open minded and sarcastic person. I love sex and sex related items. I do like fun and quirky stuff, so send any of that you want. I don't offend very easily at all! :)

My most favorite craft currently is mainly sewing/quilting. I would love, love, LOVE FQ's in all colors, patterns, etc.

I love color!! Some of my favorites include pink, orange, turquoise, a rich brown, jewel or earth tones. Or any bright color paired with a rich brown.

Favorite Things: playful, whimsical, crafty, interesting color combo's, butterflies, fireflies, dragonflies, etc. I also love the "Live, Love, Laugh" type of stuff.

Favorite movies:

• Saw series
• Wizard of Oz
• Never Been Kissed
• Silence of the Lambs
• Titanic (and yes I still cry each and every time!)
• Armagedden (still cry at this one too)
• Sex in the City
• A Haunting in Connecticut
• The Amityville Horror
• any Stephen King book made into a movie
• Alice in Wonderland
• All of the Disney classic movies like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, etc.

Favorite Authors:

• Stephen King
• Ann Rule
• Jefferson Bass
• Nora Roberts (also writes under JD Robb)
• Robert B Parker

• Interesting or unusual full decks of cards (new or used)
• reuseable grocery bags in all colors/sizes
• anything you have handmade
• anything fun and whimiscal
• cat toys for my sweetie (pic is above)
• Any DVDs of the above listed movies, or any scary movies...used is fine!
• Swap cards or address labels with my swapbot name on them.
• Post cards from all over. I am covering the walls in my kitchen with them. ;)
• tshirt scarves Like this one here

Sewing Items I would LOVE

• Quilting patterns
• Any neat sewing items
• cotton fabric of any kind, please at least 5 inch squares
• Wizard of Oz fabrics
• fun/wacky/unusual biscornus or pincushions
• Patterns for small items like purses, coin purses, baby quilts, stuffies, coasters, tissue cases, potholders, aprons, pin cushions, etc.
• Spools of neutral color thread: white, black, grey, beige, etc.
• I DON'T NEED ANY NEEDLES...I HAVE A PACKAGE OF OVER 100 SEWING NEEDLES...lol
• Fun and interesting quilting pins...anything more fun then the normal white or yellow ball...stuff like buttons, butterflies, etc on top I would love!
• velcro in any color
• FQs in any colors
• I DON'T NEED BUTTONS
• Rotary Cutter blades...I am always needing these! The medium sized ones...not the teeny ones and not the super big ones either.
• Felt in the fun and funky patterns that Hobby Lobby has...i can't get that felt here.

I hate poorly made items. I will throw stuff out if I do not think it is up to par. I put a lot of work into what I make and send and I expect the same in return.

I also hate when things smell like cigarette smoke. I have asthma and any smoke triggers an attack. I have found that when people include unused dryer sheets or vanilla scented air fresheners in the packages it has mostly masked the smell of cigarette smoke.

I'm not real big on receiving random items. If you send me random extras, expecting a heart and it's not something I have listed on here as items I like or is something I can use, I will most likely throw it out. And not give you a heart anyway. If you send extras to someone, be sure it is something they will appreciate or use!

10/2009 Profile Grab Bag Tag...send to @TECHGIRL10 (working on)

101809 I've got what you want tag...rcv from @Sherissa (baggie of random beads)

101909 A Few of my favorite things group...Made by me tag...send to @sweetypiedie (stocking hat) (working on)

101309 Quality Craft Swappers group...Quality Craft Tag...send to @T (stocking hat) (working on)

111609 Quality Craft Swappers group...Quality Craft Tag from @OpheliaQuilts (brown mini scarf)

Flat Rate Profile Goodies Cram It!

Due 9/18 Swap Link

Partner: @swtbrandy Angel: @OpheliaQuilts stated she will angel (111709)

These people have FLAKED on these swaps and these swaps have been angelled:

@skdluzak Your Favorite Thing to Make Swap link

@TexasQuilter1 Reuseable Toilet Paper Swap Swap link

@ilovemykids0704 Sharing My Stash #2-Cloth Swap link

@jlewisblessing Beginners Quilting Swap Swap Link @scrapkween flaked as a hostess as well...she said she would angel and did not

MY VIEW ON HEARTS AND RATINGS

I used to be all about the hearts...I used to send multiple extras to every one of my swap partners just hoping for that heart. But then I realized...the hearts don't count towards my rating. What counts are the 5's, 3's and 1's. So I've changed my views on what I do for hearts:

• I don't expect them. Ever.
• I mostly send extras to the people that I feel would appreciate it the most.
• I may send extras to someone if I have a couple extra of that item and need to get rid of it...example: swap for 10 black and white stamped images and I have a couple extras...basically it's a selfish thing to get rid of them to make room for me and for more of my crap. LOL
• I concentrate most of my efforts on the item itself...I have found that if you make more of a quality item and don't concentrate on the number of items being sent, your work will be more rewarded.
• If it is for a random envelope swap I will include more items hoping my partner will love at least one of the items. More choices, better chance they will love something!

I have decided these rules do work the best for me. The hearts are nice but are getting so unbelievably out of hand.

REFRESHER ABOUT THE RATINGS FAQ'S

What are the rating criteria?

There are only three different rating criteria: I got my stuff and it met posted swap requirements (5 points); I got my stuff, but it didn't meet the posted swap requirements (3 points); I never got anything (1 point). Keep in mind that you are NOT rating your partners on whether or not you liked what you received, only on if it met the requirements of the swap. The fun thing about swaps is that you never know what you are going to get, and that means that sometimes you may not be thrilled with what you receive. Also, remember that everyone (including the person you are rating) can see who you are and what ratings and comments you gave. It is important to rate participants honestly, but it is also good to be kind even if you have to give someone the lowest rating.

What are hearts and how do I give them?

If someone sends you an extra special swap package that far exceeds the swap requirements, you can give that person a heart. The option to give someone a heart only appears when you give them the highest rating ("5 - I got my stuff and it met posted swap requirements"). Under this rating option a check box will appear that you can mark if you want to give a heart. You do not have to give anyone a heart just because you gave them the highest rating. We suggest that you reserve giving hearts to those swappers who you think deserve even more than the highest rating (more than 5 points). The number of hearts a person has collected will be shown on their profile page next to their average rating. Lots of hearts indicates a very special swapper!