prayncrochet

Live in beautiful western Wash., married, have three beautiful large dogs (was four; we just lost Colby, our Samoyed, in March '09 at age 11) and six cute guinea pigs (had as many as nine last year; wish the little cuties lived longer). I am a Christian who after looking for a new church for 4 months, have decided to return to the church I left last May. It's ELCA Lutheran and I still have some issues with the ELCA, but I've never found a church where I felt such a strong sense of belonging, and now I am literally counting the hours till I return there, I'm an avid crocheter, collect sheep items and postcards, and enjoy watching classic movies, true crime shows, NASCAR races, NFL football and figure skating.

Crocheting; have also done cross-stitch, beading and a little sewing, but mainly crochet. I am a true crochet addict and usually do some every day. Items I make include afghans, scarves, hats, doilies, table runners, Barbie clothes, dishcloths, hotpads baby clothes, ornaments - you name it! I have tried to learn knitting on a few occasions and it didn't take, so I took a private one-hour lesson in April '09. It felt totally awkward and I could tell I would not enjoy it at all. So I finally am done thinking and wondering if I could or should try to knit. No offense to you knitters; enjoy your craft. But I am exclusively and passionately a crocheter!!!

This is detailed on the interests page of my site evergreenrefuge.org - please visit! Favorite genres are country, soft rock, big band, and easy listening.

This is detailed on the interests page of my site evergreenrefuge.org - please visit! I will say that though I like certain modern movies and stars, I am a long-time fanatic of old 20s to 50s movies. I've met a friend on Swap-bot who, like me, frequently records old films shown on the Turner Classic Movies network for later viewing, and looking forward to comparing notes with her!

This is detailed on the interests page of my site evergreenrefuge.org - please visit! I love true crime shows, certain vintage comedies and dramas, certain reality shows, NASCAR races, NFL games (Da Bears!), Cubs baseball (yes, am originally from Chicago), and figure skating. And -- The Dog Whisperer!

Great Pyrenees dog items, sheep figurines, stuffed sheep, most any other sheep collectibles, teddy bears, soft worsted weight or sport weight quality yarns (no fuzzy, bumpy or novelty yarns, please) or #10 premium crochet thread, size I metal or #3 and #5 steel crochet hooks, silver jewelry (note: if you send bracelets or rings, I have tiny wrists and fingers), postcards of where you live (especially views down streets - I prefer to receive postcards no larger than 4 x 6"), instant mocha or chai latte mix, pretzels (not chocolate-covered), pistachios. Favorite colors are (home decor) burgundy, sage, hunter, peach, cream, navy, and (apparel) burgundy, teal/turquoise, royal purple, black. No candles, soaps, colognes, lotions, candy or gum.

They've definitely been positive for the most part. I've had one person who still never sent theirs and another I had an incident with, which we mutually agreed to remove our comments concerning that. I am enjoying Swap-bot and feel a swapper will get what they put into it. I send great swaps on time and have enjoyed the same for the most part. We really will sow what we reap....I do need to cut back for awhile on the swaps where items larger than postcards and letters (and maybe an occasional dishcloth) are sent, as the postage was getting to be too much.