What I Made For My Partner

I sent my package off on Saturday and thought I would give a little peek.

This is my daughter, Courtney wearing the apron I made. It's hard to tell from the picture but the fabric has snowmen all over it. Courtney actually picked out the fabric and I think it turned out super cute. I hope my partner likes her package and has a very MERRY Christmas!

In Progress..

That’s all I can say without my partner seeing the goods before her time!  I did think I would share some pretty pictures of wrapped gifts, though!

Ok, I guess you have to keep guessing!

Sincerely,

A giant storm is upon us 

what better way to spend this weekend

 than sewing up a lovely ruffled apron for my swap partner!!

A little sneak....

I hope your weekend is filled with creativity and inspiration

Hugs

Nerina

xOxO

One Moore Ruffled Apron Swap

Woo-hoo!!  Here are the details on our NEW swap

One "Moore" Ruffled Apron Swap

Deadline to Enter: May 15, 2012

Mail Between: June 10 - 20, 2012**

Register HERE

 Handcraft a Ruffled Apron for your partner using Morgan Moore's Tutorial (or similar), and your partner will craft one for you! Tuck in two small goodies for your partner (around $10 in value or so).  
(See "fine print" below)

**NEW for this swap is something that I heard about over on Ravelry (come be my friend there, I'm CrochetCupcake).  We will have Freshman and Senior Swappers.  You are a "Senior" if you have successfully swapped with Shawnee before (mailed on time, met notice requirements, etc.).  You need to check "Freshman" during registration if you've never swapped here before or if you missed the mailing deadlines or other requirements in your last swap. New (Freshman) swappers will have to ship early, so plan accordingly.(Maximum five new/"Freshman" swappers; number may be raised if a large number of Senior Swappers who will accept a Frosh partner register.)

Here are some cute ruffled apron tutorials:

Morgan Moore's Iconic Tutorial

Becoming Krista's Tutorial

LeeAnne's Everyday Celebrations tutorial

Domessticated's Tutorial

After you select the perfect fabrics and pattern, then you can pull together the rest of your package. Try to be creative with your tuck in ideas --- I personally would LOVE an embellished tea towel like I talked about here, but chocolate or tea/coffee area always a yummy idea or perhaps a fun kitchen gadget.  There's a list of tutorials for tuck-in ideas on the sidebar and I'm happy to add more if you post ideas in the comments below.

The Fine Print:
By signing up for Shawnee's Swap, you agree to the following:
1. To reply to my assignment email within 48 hours, acknowledging receipt of your partner and letting me know you're still playing .


2. To remain anonymous; if you need to ask your partner a question, send a message through me or use a secret email account that does not have your real name attached (test it first).  I MAY be announcing partners early, so "anonymous" might become a moot point -- still trying to decide that one.


3. Seniors: To mail your package no sooner than June 10 and no later than June 20, 2012, using USPS (post office). If you are partnered with a Freshman, do mail until you've RECEIVED your box. Freshmen: Mail your package BEFORE June 10, 2012. EVERYONE: You agree to ship USPS Two-day Priority with Delivery Confirmation (only $0.75 extra) or other tracking, and to email me the tracking number so I know you have met your mailing commitment.


4. To email me when you have received your package, and to copy me on your thank you email to your partner who worked so hard on your apron.


5. To have fun! All participants will be invited to author on the Swap Blog and able to post pictures of project-in-progress, comments and giveaways. The more the merrier!

This is intended to be a US only swap -- if two swappers from the same country wish to swap, I can work with that but no guarantees about participating.  International swaps have been the hardest to finalize - sorry!!!

Can't wait to see who wants to play along!  Be sure to invite former swappers to join again, or invite a new friend you would feel good about recommending.

Blessings,
Shawnee

So Excited to Come Home...

and find in my mail box the package I had been waiting for with anticipation. It turned out my partner was Shawnee herself. She did a wonderful job of wrapping each gift for me. The word that she chose was "Christmas" and she gave an appropriate gift for each thing. My kids were dying to tear into this thing but I made them wait so i could get some pictures taken first.

 The cuteness of all the goodies before unwrapping.

 After it was all said and done. 

C: Chocolate Snowman and Gloves

H: Handmade Apron

R: Red Polka Dotted Reindeer Ornaments

I: Interesting Christmas Novel

S: Simplicity Apron Pattern

T: Towels for the kitchen

M: Memo/mousepad

A: Alligator Hot Pad

S: Stocking Pattern

My 6-year old son was accommodating enough to take a picture of me in my new apron. Not bad for a kid who can't stand in one place for more them 3 seconds. Look at me all color coordinated! I feel like cookies and this apron shall soon meet in the near future. Hmmmm.....

Thank you so much for all my goodies Shawnee. I really appreciate the time to put the gift together. Something tells me this may have been an angel gift and if it is I am all the more appreciative of the extra time. Especially before the holidays! Now I hope she can get out there and enjoy her family! This was such a great swap. I can't wait to hear if my gift was equally well received.

Secret Sneak Peek......

Hi everyone,

I had so much fun joining in this swap!  LOVE this time of year - there are so many great things to do and make and eat.  My swap partner's blog was so inspiring and the questionnaire gave me some more insight into the things she enjoys which was great!
This is just a little sneaky peek of my fabrics and apron design. The word I chose to match my tuck-ins to was CAROLS....Cookies, Apron, ...............etc.  Hope my partner enjoys her goodies ; )

Merry Christmas x

A big THANK-YOU to Danielle!!

So I just got back from being away from the country most of the summer....and found this wonderful pkg. in my waiting mail!  Aloha to ME!!!  There were cute paper plates and serviettes (napkins for the non-Canadians!!), flip-flop stickers, sparkly green stickers, a message board and magnets, and the cutest paper lantern in my favorite...pink!!  AND...

 Ta-da!!  My lovely new apron!  Pink and green with three big pockets!  Love it!  Here I am admiring it...hmm...not the greatest pic...but I thought it was funny!

Wonderful!!  Thanks Danielle for a great treat...and so sorry you had to wait so long to get your "thank-you"!

Mahalo!

I received an amazing swap package from Sharon a while back & I cannot thank her enough!  I am the lucky recipient of the converted Hawaiian shirt apron that we were all raving about a few posts back.  Even better, Sharon made me a second apron as a tuck-in that I adore!  It is just my style.  I also received some kitchen goodies and a cute little bag that will come in very handy.  Check out the gorgeous attention to detail on the tiny fabric covered buttons.  So lovely, Sharon!  Thank-you.

Thank You & Aloha!

I got my package from my wonderful swap partner Sally at Glamping Cowgirl!  What a wonderful apron and goodies she sent to me..here are a few pictures..

Even the box was festive!

I couldn’t wait to dig in..

A very sweet note from Sally to me..

Oh goodness gracious!

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There was a cute pitcher and glasses to match, cutie patootie dish towels that are really too nice to get dirty, so they are on display on a rack!  Also, some umbrella style straws, paper napkins and matching plates, a cute tissue box that is in my lighthouse decorated bathroom (Sally, those are Michigan lighthouses that I love), along with a Mary Englebreit pen and matching journal!  Finally there were two lei’s and a wonderful reversible apron!

Sally, thank you so very much, you did good, girl!  And I love it all!

Barb B.

Aloha!

Well I finally got my fabric, I was so uninspired until I saw this

Today, sewing, sewing and more sewing!  I hope my partner likes!

Barb B. AKA DogmomDiva

Thank you so much!

A big shout out and thank you to Becca from Turtles in North Dakota.  I love my apron and the goodies are divine..She was so kind to include a few ‘grandma’ items.  My first grandchild, a girl, is due in about 3 weeks and we are over the moon excited to finally meet baby Grace.  Anyway, here are a few pictures of the goodies that sweet Becca sent to me!

Everything was so nicely wrapped!

A brag book, my very first!

Some beautiful flannel burp cloths and a huge reversible receiving blanket, so soft!

Check out this sweet bunny!

And a kitchen towel for me, so pretty and springy!

and of course, this way cuuuuute apron, love the style, I can tell I will be wearing this one a lot!

Thank you so much Becca!  I love belonging to this swap group, what a wonderful bunch you all are, and talented too!

Received from Barbara Y.

Thank You, Sweet partner!

My goodies were wrapped in the Pink & Black

Cheeta print paper! Cute!

I received Lots of FUN goodies:)

L= Lotion

L= Little Wallet pattern

G= Garden Square pattern

Extras= Notebook, Buttons, Cupcake Keychain, Bunny Glitz applique, Mug Rug!!!

                                                                     My Darling Apron!
                                                                       It is Soooo me:)
                                                 Pink & Brown with Cupcakes!  Woo Wooo
                                                                    & Reversible too.

Thanks again!!

Sent!

For my Partner:)

My model isn't doing the apron justice

but,

I Know its going to Look

Fabulous on my partner

because she seems So

Flirty, Sassy & Pretty!

I hope she Loves it & the tuck-ins:)

Hints...

Could be Apron Patterns or just Patterns.

Could be Mug Rug or Cup Coaster.

Could be Dress or Custom Dress.

I have been SPOILED!

Last night I came home to several packages and a note from a good friend. It was a good mail day- Not even one bill! Anyway, I had a box from Mary Lea! I was so excited to open it. Look at what I saw!


Look at all that goodness! She really set the bar high for swappers. What swap box doesn't like to have chocolate in it?


I GOT THE BUTTERFLY PIN CUSHION. I LOVE IT!.
Can you believe that the little soap and lotion in the bag are my favorite scent? I mean really - how did she do that?

And look at these - I got a hoot outta these!


Here are my initials:






I love all of them!

But wait we're not done - I bet you all want to see the apron too don't you? I saved the best for last!


I asked for an Easter apron (did not think Easter would pass on me i guess) and it didn't stop me from wearing it to make dinner last night either! Last year Regena sent me a cute Christmas apron, so I got the idea I would gather up aprons for each holiday - so now I have Easter!

Thank you Mary Lea for sending me so much love in the swap box! It really is all wonderful and I appreciate all your work and time to put it together for me.