Patterns and Postcards Swap Update
Modechocolat sent me these amazing goodies-people, she made the necklace, the crochet brooch and the apple. The apple.. Sigh. When I opened this package (which was very cutely wrapped but got shredded in my excitement to get at the goodies) I pounced on the apple. It is gorgeous! Also, apple headed pins poked into a felt apple-that is just meta enough to make your head spin.
How did she know I needed someplace to store my needles?
It’s a little book. And look at the little carrot pin hidden at the back-it’s so awesome (Carl cracked up when he saw the carrot: That is awesome, blog it now blogitnow! No wait, tell her how awesome it is, thank her, then blog it). The pin heads are handmade too, with fimo clay!
I was so happy (and still am-every time I look at that apple I feel happy)-I would’ve been over the moon if that had been all but there was more! This Burda and an awesome contrasting pair of fabrics, a cotton lawn and a denim-weight wool twill! Magenta pants are so on!
Here’s the link to what I sent (oh and when Google translate says maliciously it means mischievously XP).
Also, Bohdana of Poppet Hill sewed up a mod boat-neck dress from the Knipmode pattern from our swap (I’m a big fan of fast swap-sewing turn-over like that), love the dress, love that the pattern’s out there getting used.
A couple of other people contacted me about stuff they wanted to swap for and then never responded to my emails. Which is annoying, but good practice for dealing with flaky people in real life.
The stash is here if there’s anything you’d like to swap for. If not, it’s all going to end up on evilbay (when I get around to listing it harharhar.. *sigh*).
Previously on Patterns and Postcards.
Hi – I’ve got some 70′s patterns that I hope you’d like to swap a couple of Burda mags for. I’ll take some photos tonight of the patterns.
Great swap haul!!
I did contact you about a swap but never got a response; I figured my comment got lost in cyberspace lol. If mine was one of the ones you’re talking about, I hope you’ll let me know – I did have some successful swaps & hope you don’t think I’m flaky ^__^
Oh wow, I replied to both your queries via email none of your patterns were in my size or in a style I wanted to sew up -hope those messages didn’t end up in the spam folder- but they shouldn’t have because it was via WordPress-i.e the email you use here… XP
that’s weird indeed! I always check my spam cause that sometimes does happen, but there was nothing… must have flown into a black hole in cyberspace lol – thanks for letting me know! ^__^
Just checked my mailbox and the emails were sent on September 13th and 28th, 2012. It’s definitely the right email because I can see your profile in gmail-and it’s you! XD I will re-send them now, check your spam and mark me as safe for future email efficiency!
Thanks TJ
I got your emails & responded, and have added you as a contact 
To future efficiency!! ^_^
Love the apple needlebook and pins! How clever! Might have to steal the idea and make one too. Awesome swap -fun to see everyone’s goodies.
That little apple is perfect and I’ve a need for a needle book. What inspiration!
What a great swap, I can’t believe you recieved such a sweet hand made gift, the apple is adorable!
I am very happy! You have received your package and most of all, are pleased with it
Thanks for this nice article! : D