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marmot

marmot
Birthday: November 1, 1986
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: Canada

About Me

Oh my goodness I had no idea that 10 days could screw everything up so much!!! I am behind on absolutely everything and I am so sorry to all my partners and tag mates. I am dedicating this weekend to catching up on all the mail I owe out as well as responding with thank yous to the overwhelming amount of mail I received. I'm super jetlagged, sad about my granma & really paranoid that everyone on here is going to hate me forever for this lapse, thank you to everyone who has extended support and understanding.

If you post a comment about me being late I will leave it up for a bit because I feel it's fair that people see your comments but I'm going to take it down as soon as this situation is rectified or I will get depressed looking at all my mistakes. Please don't take it personally.

I'm 22 year old art student, studying to be an illustrator and book artist. I lived in the maritimes for the past 3 years, going to NSCAD U but I am getting pretty sick of snow. So now I'm back home in BC spending my days crafting, reading books from my childhood and puting off working on my zine.

Favourite Crafts to Do

I love knitting and crochet, especially hats and amigurumi, embroidery, needle felting, book binding and drawing. I'm trying to learn how to sew on a machine. I can throw and sculpt a bit but don't have studio space at the moment. I am horrible at photography. I like re-using thrifted/found/discovered-in-the-back-of-my-closet materials whenever I can, especially images from vintage kids' books, old pillow cases and ephemera.

Things I Love

In pretty much all cases I would prefer something handmade or vintage over something new from the store. In no particular order:

  • Vintage looking fabric
  • sewing patterns from the sixties & earlier
  • pink and red and mint green together
  • books: new, used, children's
  • Klimt
  • Hand made plushies
  • forrest animals (owls, deer, raccoons, bears, squirrels, moths)
  • ric rac
  • religious iconography (everything from Catholic Saints to Hindu Gods)
  • perzines
  • altered books
  • kelly, chatreuse, mint, and light lime green
  • art journals
  • hand bound books
  • creepy vintage animal statues,
  • felt
  • fair trade coffee
  • stickers
  • oranges
  • kitsch,
  • non-brand name kawaii
  • all things Moomin.
  • sideshows
  • Burlesque
  • sailors
  • nautical stuff
  • teeth
  • chatreuse, light lime green that's almost yellow, aqua
  • chenile

    I am currently really loving the colours/themes aesthetics of Michael Miller, Amy Butler and Echino fabrics.

Things I Don't Love at All

Nothing made out of animals, wool is ok but no leather/rawhide, feathers and candies with gelatin(e), basically if you have to kill an animal to get it, please do not send it to me. No frilly/folksy/american country crafts.

Thanks :)

Wishlist

I love Moomin but cannot get anything but Moomin cookies & comics here. If you send anything my way you will be my hero.

Plushies handmade by you would be so special and dear to me!

Wool felt made from old sweaters would be lovely, as would patterned vintage pillow cases.

Anything Narwhal related. Oh man.

Wood grain fabric. even scraps would be lovely.

I am currently making my very first quilt. It's going to be a crazy quilt and will probably by either just a lap quilt of morph into an art quilt. The colourway (do quilters say that of is it just knitters?) will be burgundy, red, orange, pink, yellow and brown (it's an autumn theme quilt). If you send me patterned cotton fabric, even small scraps, in these colours I will love you forever!!!!

Private Swaps

I'm looking for people in good standing to do private swaps around any of the themes listed above. If you love what I love pm me and maybe we can work something out. :)

Tags

I'm still working on:

  • tee shirt to hoppyloo
  • zine to Tryph
  • kawaii stationary set to oregonmeadows
  • felt fruits for doslittlemonkeys
  • a bird themed lucky parcel for magic jessnrach in the lucky parcel forum pif
  • surprise illustration for Kelli in the fabric art divas I'm really good at tag

I'm checking my mailbox anxiously for:

  • some thing crafty from the crafty pay it back tag
  • a themed envie from the themed envie pib
  • an altered bottle cap for a crafty tag
  • an art quilt in the fad i'm good at tag

All of my other tags have been sent out and I would love to know when you receive them.

My Favourite Fabrics

I am obsessed with finding these fabrics. I love them so much and want them for my quilt but I cannot find them anywhere in Vancouver. If you have access to these fabrics please PM me so we can work out some sort of trade.

Ratings

EJ1981 rated for My First Swap/Or Ratings Booster on Nov 30, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the great ribbon and buttons! :)
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Comment: What a delightful selection of fabric squares for Olivia's "I Spy" quilt! She is going to LOVE them. Thank you for going above and beyond for the swap by sending 15 extra squares. That was so thoughtful of you. Love the panda FQ you included as well. She's going to go wild when she sees it too!
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Comment: The little tin was literaly bursting with autumn goodness! Thank you so! And please...I am a book hound and if you want any more book creds let me know...I love to share with those who love to read! Have the best Fall!
Response: I'm so glad you liked your tin, it's my very first one! and i'm definitely going to take you up on your book recommendations, you have superbe taste! :)
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Comment: What a wonderful, fun package! Fabric, candles / holder, buttons, ribbons and notecards. I will certainly have fun with all this goodness! I'm so sorry about your grandma, you are all in my thoughts.
Response: I'm so glad you like your autumnal goodies, thank you for your kind words.
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Comment: thank-you
Response: you're very welcome :)
Chanel rated for Thrift Store Treasures on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: Sorry to be so late rating :)
Response: no worries, glad you found them, and liked them :)
NeedleNinja rated for Fabulous Fat Quarters on Nov 12, 2008
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Comment: Thank you! Thank you! I loved them. :)
Response: Yay, I had fun fabric hunting for you :)
stellar rated for Monsters! on Nov 11, 2008
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Comment: What a wonderful monster - I love those slitty eyes! Thank you!
Response: I'm so glad you liked him, I almost couldn't send him, my boyfriend tried to steal him!
dayree rated for Mail Art + Wonderful Letter on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: Got your letter today. Thank you... I too enjoy a world of art. and I especially loved your envelope. I one day want to get a mermaid tattoo... it was perfect!
Response: Glad you liked your mail art. The fishies were very fun to draw.
purplewhimsy rated for Fabulous Fat Quarters on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: 2 fabulous fat quarters! Thanks!
Response: glad you liked them :)
meggert rated for Fabulous Fat Quarters on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful fabric with the birds and the matching buttons. This is my first FQ swap and I love it!! thanks peace and love Mary
Response: I love that birdie fabric sooo much! I was really happy to have an excuse to pick it up!
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Comment: I absolutely LOVE my whimsy jar. So pink and prettyyyy! Thank you sooooo much!!! :)
Response: Hooray!!! I am so happy you liekd it in all its pink glittery glory! It was so much fun to put it together.
wenot rated for prettiest cotton fat 1/4 on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: Thank you Terri, that sure is a pretty FQ, thanks for the matching fat eight too!
Response: I hope you get good use out of it. they screamed pretty to me when i was in the fabric shop
Frogglin rated for Favorite Color on Nov 3, 2008
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Comment: It's here! I love it so much, I had a brilliant time unpacking it, thank you for the wonderful goodies!
Response: I'm so glad it finally made it! I was getting fed up and gearing to resend later this week. I wanted you to receive & like it so very much.
yienn rated for Themed 6x9 Envie Swap on Nov 1, 2008
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Comment: I love the package! Thank you so much!! :D
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I chose b&w so that I could send kawaii items too & get two themes in one ;)
lilmisskriss rated for 70s inspired lucky parcel on Oct 25, 2008
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Comment: AWWW.. what a LOVELY package and so cool stuff ^^ thank you !!!! ps, all remained save ;))
Response: I'm so glad you liked it! And I'm glad it got there safe, I felt very silly writing the note about it being fragile in german to the postal workers, but maybe it actually made sense, lol.
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Comment: Thank you!!! I can tell you spent a lot of time making and putting everything together, really appreciate it! So much awesomeness!!!!
Response: glad you liked it :)
greenplant rated for Embroidery Squares: Flora & Fauna on Oct 14, 2008
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Comment: I love it all, thanks so much!
Response: you're so welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
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Comment: HOLY MACARONI!!! such great stuff, i am absolutely in love with them both!! anytime you want to do ANY kind of private swap count me in. :)
Response: I am so, so very glad you liked both of the felties! They were so much fun to make. :)
Minou rated for HANDMADE fun-filled purse swap on Oct 2, 2008
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Comment: All I can say is WOW!!!!The bag is great and the extras are absolutely wonderful!!! Wish I could give you more than just one heart! Thank you so much
Response: Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the bag and goodies. As my profile anounces I'm just learning to use a sewing machine and when I looked at the images of your quilts online i was really blown away, and intimidated to have you as a partner. So i'm really happy and relieved that you like the bag!

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Comments

shinianen on Dec 1, 2008:

Hi! I have a new menagerie swap listed - I'd love for you to join again.

Thanks! Natalie

DosLittleMonkeys on Dec 1, 2008:

I don't know if you have heard or not, but DO NOT SEND TO OREGONMEADOWS. I see you are working on a tag for her. She is a HUGE flaker. :(

dBowie on Nov 22, 2008:

Ok, can't edit my comment, but just wanted you to know I moved the deadline to January!!

dBowie on Nov 22, 2008:

Thank you sweetie for all of your kind words!! With all of the drama recently, yes, I've been a bit paranoid!

So sorry about your grandmother!

PLEASE let me know if you need more time on our swap.....I AM NOT worried about mine in the least!! So, take a deep breath, and work on the ones that need to go out now~& I'll extend our deadline!! Hugs, Dana

freespirit66 on Nov 22, 2008:

Sorry to hear about your Grandma. Hope the trip to see her went well. We had a private swap ("Fabric Swap Between marmot & freespirit66") and I sent you a package. Wondered if you received it.

Also noticed that you haven't sent one to me yet and the deadline has passed. Was hoping to get started on the quilt for my daughter since it is a Christmas gift and the squares you are sending are for the quilt.

Hope to hear from you soon!

shinianen on Nov 21, 2008:

Hi! I'm so sorry to see you are having a hard time these days with your Grandmother. I hope things are improving for you.

It looks like some people might be haggling you to send out swaps or give ratings... but but please know that I'm in no hurry for my Menagerie Swap - mail whenever it is convenient for you to do so. Please do contact me with an update whenever you have access to a computer.

You were in my last Menagerie Swap and sent a lovely package that Missxpistol really loved. The least I can do is show some grace on my package while you try to catch up. :-)

Take Care! Natalie

sweethappychick on Nov 20, 2008:

Hello

Thank you so much for angeling my swap I was flaked on for November wishlist I loved the stationary.

Julie

lace on Nov 17, 2008:

thanks for the GREAT stickers they are adorable and just what I wanted also thanks for the envies I also really love that card...where did you buy it? Pop art is amazing

neca84 on Nov 12, 2008:

Thanks so much for the vintage images and yarn from the "who needs it?" tag in the This and that group. I will be able to use it all

DreamHope on Nov 10, 2008:

Thank you so much for the great buttons! I checked out the website for "The Regional Assembly of Text", and I can't believe I've never been introduced to this store before! It's the perfect store for me, and it's really close to me. So thank you for the terrific store recommendation too.

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