Crazy Quilt OLDIES BUT GOODIES SWAP & HANKIE SWAP
Swap Hostess: Jackie Bishop
OLDIES BUT GOODIES SWAP & HANKIE SWAP GUIDELINES
Hi to everyone!!!!
Get ready to hit the thrift shops,second hand shops, antique shops, garage sales,etc. The purpose of this swap is to encourage the use of needlework from times past. Using these items uses the needlework from others and lets us still enjoy the handwork that would otherwise be useless. Items that are not completely useable could be cut apart and parts can be used in our cq work. Such as an old tablescarf that perhaps only one end is useable, etc. Some of the larger items could be divided so that four people could use one corner. Complete hankies would be nice since Aileen and I have combined the two swaps. Lace and crochet pieces and old needlework(embroidery in the corner of a hankie,etc) looks great on a denim vest or any cq item. Lets continue to use all these wonderful old things that people have put so much of themselves into.
Deadline for mailing your packages: June 2, 1998. (Sooner if you think
they will be delayed by international mail time.)
Deadline to get to me by June 15, 1998
Packages to be put in return mail around June 30, 1998.
CONTENTS OF INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES
a) Either one complete hankie or pieces of old linens
,scarfs,hankies,crochet,or needlework to equal a 10 inch square.
b) A packet of 3 different kinds of embellishments
In other words choose 3 of the following
groups and, to make things fair to everyone, in the quantities outlined.
AND (optional)
c) A sheet or two of embellishment patterns or ideas for using these wonderful
oldies
EMBELLISHMENT GROUPS
1. THREAD
Color - solid, blended, shaded
Type - from filament to six-ply including ribbon floss
Composition - silk, metallic, cotton, chenille, rayon, wool, blends.
Size - 1 yard or metre length each
Amount - 3 different choices
Please - no plain DMC type floss
2. RIBBON
Type - 1/8 inch (2mm) to 1 inch (13mm) width
Composition - silk, cotton, rayon, organdy, blends
Size - 1/2 to 1 yard length for smaller widths, 1/4 to 1/2 yard length for
larger widths - your discretion.
Amount - 2 different choices
3. CHARMS
Type - any and all welcome
Composition - brass, bone, wood, stone, etc.
Size - up to the size of a quarter (Canadian or U.S.)
Amount - 1 - 3, depending on size and type
4. BEADS
Type - round, oval, bugle, sequins, chunks, etc.
Composition - glass, plastic, bone, wood, clay, stone, crystal, shell,
pearl, metal, porcelain, etc.
Size - from mini-seed to about 1/2 inch
Amount - 2 dozen or so for seed size or sequins, one for something unique or
large; 2 to 12 of any in between, use your discretion
5. BUTTONS -
Type - any shape, holes, shank if it doesn't stick out too far (they have a
tendency to droop), representative (flowers, animals, etc.), round, square,
etc...
Composition - glass, wood, stone, mother-of-pearl, shell, ceramic, etc.
Size - up to a quarter (Canadian or U.S.)
Amount - from 1 to 6 depending on size, quality, etc.
5. MOTIFS
Type - any Old things would be great- lets recycle
Composition - lace, crochet, fabric appliqué, tatting, embroideries, punch
needle motifs, etc.
Size - up to about 2-3 inches in diameter
Amount - Whatever seems fair in comparison to the other categories
6. LACE
Type - new or vintage.
Composition - most will be cotton or polyester
Size - from 1/4 inch to 2 inch width
Amount - 2 (8 inch lengths for the small widths, shorter lengths for large
widths)
7.TRIM
Type - Soutache, twisted
rat-tail (the bright cording you find on spools at the fabric store),
fringes if they aren't too large, to name a few.
Amount - you decide - just keep in mind the amounts in the other categories
and try to keep itfair.
PATTERNS (Optional--but would really be great) lets share ideas on how to use these unique finds
Diagrams for stitch combinations used to cover seams
Drawings and stitch suggestions for flowers, trees, etc.
Drawings and stitch suggestions for cute little creatures like butterflies,
bees, babies...birdies.
Patterns for crochet, tatted or punch needle motifs.
Diagrams or sketches for ideas for using some of the embellishments which
you have included.
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Each person would send me up to 15 PACKAGES as outlined above.
1. Prepare up to 15 plastic baggies of 'kits' . Note: Not all packages need to be the same and if you don't have 15, that's fine. Send as many as you have, but not more than 15.
2. Put a slip of paper with YOUR name on the inside of each bag so that the name shows (or tape it to the back). (VERY IMPORTANT SO THAT I DON'T SEND YOUR PACKET BACK TO YOU)
3. Tape MY name and address on the outside of each bag.
4. Get 2 mailers, about 10" x 13". (Or one sturdy box with a return label and postage included inside.)
5. Put YOUR address on one mailer and MY address on the other. (Include your return mail address on the outside mailer.)
6. Put all of your goody bags and your return envelope in MY mailer. Write on the mailer how many bags you included. If you are mailing from the US, the Post Office has very strong Priority Mail envelopes that are free. Please use them! Up to 2 pounds of fabric may be mailed for $3.00 using Priority Mail. International swappers, might want to use a good sturdy box--taped well.
Mail the package to:
Jackie Bishop
8624 78th Place N.
Largo,Florida 33777
USA
US Swappers: Include in MY mailer--the return envelope that is self-addressed and has a priority mail stamp or other stamps totaling $3. Mail your package by the mailing date detailed above.
International Swappers: If you are mailing from outside the US, please include YOUR RETURN ADDRESS and $5.00 US. If you believe the return postage (for me) will be more than that--you can throw in an extra fat quarter of fabric and we'll call it even! Be sure your package is marked for customs as "used fabric" with a value less than $15.00.
DO NOT USE METERED POSTAGE for the return envelope, as the delay between host receiving and sending out the envelopes invalidates the date on the metered label.
7. Mail MY mailer. E-mail me at Jacque781@aol.com to let me expect it.
8. The deadline to mail your goodies is June 2, 1998. You can mail them at anytime before that date after you have signed up for the swap. Just be sure to e-mail me and let me know you've sent them.
9. Wait for goodies to wind their way to YOUR door.
If you have any questions, please ask. HAPPY SWAPPING!!
Jackie Bishop
Jacque781@aol.com
I want to thank Cathi for the use of the guidelines from the Victorian swap- Also any of the embelishments can be either new or oldies to make this easier for everyone. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions.
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