The Santa Sack Swap will run for 6 months from June until December each year. If you want to join in please stop by here again OR visit Gone' Stitchin' at http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com.au on JUNE 1st each year to sign up. It's a lot of FuN.. so why not sign up, make a new friend and have a sack full of goodies to open in December. How much FuN would ThAt be!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Let's BeGiN



Time has finally rolled around again this year to get the Santa Sack/Stocking Swap up and running.
You will notice (swappers from last year that is) that I've added the word "stocking" in there. As some of you will join up again I thought this would give you some variety. Of course like last year, some swappers will opt for bags so of course talk to your new 2012 partner to see what she would prefer.
I've also noted that some like to send ALL gifts at the one time... but please let your partner know of your preferences with this... and if you do this... please register the parcel! You would be heart broken if all your time and effort went astray!

I won't be sending out questionnaires this year either, so it may be an idea when you say hello to your 2012 partner you included a few details in the email to her. Such as... do you prefer a country, modern, traditional or bright Christmas?  What is your favourite colour or two... A colour you prefer NOT to receive... Other hobbies... you know, things like that. Partners will of course "stalk" one another's blog... but sometimes a list makes it easier.

THIS YEAR I will only accept names of crafters wanting to join in... on this blog post ONLY. It is such a nightmare to keep track of who is playing if they are not altogether. As some of you know I do have other swaps on the go at the same time... and I need all the help I can get...grin! I would hate to miss someone if I can help it. However it MUST be said, I am limiting the number of swappers this year too. It will be first in first placed. If I have an odd number,sorry but the last entry will be the unlucky member. I will always place people from the same country together. If you haven't been in one of my swaps before make sure I can contact you. I will need your name, postal address, email and blog address.

I will get partners names and details out to all swappers asap. I foresee the swap starting no later than June 1st so that you have at least one month to make the sack/stocking/bag and 2 gifts and be ready to mail on July 1st.

This year, please become a follower of THIS blog as I will post all relevant news, pics and stories throughout this 6 month period here. I would like to show lots of pic's of gifts (anonymously of course)... and...  how wonderful would it be to see YOUR sack/stocking on here too!
I think this will add loads of interest and encouragement. Perhaps even an idea or two could be added...ooooh so exciting!
I'll add YOUR name to the sidebar... that way we can visit each other too.

NOW LETS GET STARTED !!!


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52 comments:

  1. barb's creationsMay 15, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Wooo Hooo Count me in,I hoped this would be posted early so I wouldn't miss out signing up as I wont be home till after nine tonight due to a staff meeting straight after work.Please,please,please put my name on your list,I'm already a follower :) Barb.

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  2. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneMay 15, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Oh please let me play along :o) I watched last year and am looking forward to playing this year. Hugs Sharon

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  3. BinsaMay 15, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Hi Cheryll, love to be part of the Secret Santa Swap....it will be a first for me...Hugs, O'faigh

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  4. The English Ladies!May 15, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I would love to join!
    Dara.english@yahoo.com

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  5. The English Ladies!May 15, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I would love to join as well...

    caciecarrillo@gmail.com

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  6. FionaMay 15, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Cheryll.... I'd like to join in again this year... thanks...
    Hugz

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  7. SisbabestitchesMay 15, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I have been waiting and waiting for this one, please, please let me be in it, I will be a "good" and "nice" swap partner, not "naughty", I promise, giggle.

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  8. retdairyqueenMay 15, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I would love to join if there is room for me in your swap
    Sounds like a lot of fun and its always nice to meet someone new

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  9. LisaMay 15, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    yes please me this year .Hi Retdairyqueen we are swapping together at the moment in a colour swap.:)

    sign me up i love christmas .great idea to do it here so u can keep track.
    hugs
    xo

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  10. JeanetteMay 15, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Hi Cheryll, count me in. :)

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  11. bettsylyn (Lynda)May 15, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    This looked like so much fun last year, I would love to join if possible. (Australia)

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  12. KarenMay 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Had so much fun last year that I have to join in again this year.

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  13. RuthMay 15, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I want to join again this year. It was suxch a fun swap

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  14. CherylMay 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Cheryll - I would so much love to join this swap - have only just got into swapping this year, so didn't particpate in your swap last year, but love christmas and would so much love to be a part of it. My email address is cheryl_mick@hotmail.com. thankyou cheryl

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  15. NgaireMay 15, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Hi Cheryll,
    I had a lot of fun with this last year, so I will join in again too!
    Cheers,
    Ngaire

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  16. donnaMay 15, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This is a fun swap. I am happy to join in again.
    Hugs
    donna

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  17. Vroomans' QuiltsMay 15, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I am definately interested in this yrs swap - had a lovely time last year and a great partner.

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  18. Peta's BlogMay 15, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Yes please, Id love to join in, I just missed out on all the fun last year as I discovered it all about a week too late :o)
    Hugs. Peta xoxo

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  19. DebbieMay 15, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I would love to join in..Read about it last week and it sounds like a lot of fun!

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  20. VickieMay 15, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I had so much fun last year that I want to enter again this year, can't wait to meet my new partner.

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  21. LeanneMay 15, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I'd love to join the swap, it sounds like lots of fun.

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  22. MelodyMay 15, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Cheryll, I watched everyone play last year and wished I was part of the fun so please sign me up for this year. Many thanks.

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  23. LarissaMay 15, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Oh Oh Oh! Cheryll, please tell me you're not full yet!! I watched this swap from the sidelines last year and would really love to 'play' this year ... I promise to be a GREAT partner, lol!!

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  24. KaisievicMay 15, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Oh Cheryll, this definitley sounds like the swap for me - please count me in. My brain is teeming with ideas for gifts already!

    hugs, Kaye

    http://kittenstitching.blogspot.com
    KayeDeP@gmail.com

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  25. Simone HardingMay 15, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Cheryll, I would love to join the swap. I am keen to join, I am new this year.
    So excited as I loooove xmas parcels...

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  26. MichellMay 15, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Cheryll,

    I would love to join this year please. I can already picture some things I want to gift :)

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  27. BeeshebagsMay 15, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Cheryll,

    PULLLLEEEEEZ put me in for this swap, I had so much fun last year...and can see where I have to lift my game for this year....so look out whoever my partner is!

    Hope I haven't become the odd "Aussie" out...that would suck BIG time!

    Hugs
    Naomi

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  28. DonnaMay 15, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I would love to be a part of the group this year. I've had Christmas on my mind. Happy quilting.

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  29. MareeMay 15, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Yes please, sign me up i had so much fun last year...if possible i would love to be swapping with another aussie..

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  30. Lauren CollessMay 15, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Hi Cheryll, my very good friend Naomi is so excited about this swap I can't help but be excited too! My email address is lauren.colless@y7mail.com - I will email you my other details :) Happy sewing everyone x

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  31. RandR SerenityMay 15, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Cheryll.
    Wow you blogged this today and already you have 28!
    Huge response, Please do count me in. I have been looking forward to this one.

    Hugs
    Raelene
    raelenesramblings.blogspot.com

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  32. yecrazyoneMay 15, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    if u have a canadian in the swap i'd like to be in, i do have a question though so if i want to send everything in one fell swoop do i do that for july 1st or december 1st? and do i do a bag/stocking or whatever for july through to dec 1st and would that include dec first and are the gifts handmade only or may they be purchased?

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  33. CarolMay 15, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Hi been waiting for this swap,hope I am not to late.

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  34. MelanieMay 16, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Cheryll, Please sign me up for the swap really looking forward to it. Can't wait! I'm a newbee to the swap this year. Happy Stitchin xxxxx

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  35. Cleary (Cie)May 16, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    I would love to join this swap, it sounds like alot of fun.
    Huggs,
    Cleary K.

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  36. WendyMay 16, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Hi Cheryl, Please sign me up for this years swap. I have been looking forward to this swap since last years swap. I had such a wonderful time.

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  37. Kathy HMay 16, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Cheryl, I would love to participate in the Santa swap. I had a lot of fun last time.

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  38. Nana BMay 16, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I would love to participate! I watched this last year and it looked like so much fun.

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  39. CathyCMay 16, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Oooh, count me in!

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  40. DellaMay 16, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I would love to "play" again this year. Last year was great fun.

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  41. COUNTRY PICKINSMay 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Hi cheryl, I would love to join in again this year. It was so much fun doing it last year. Thank you. Linda

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  42. MaddyMay 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM

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  43. FeeMay 16, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I would love to join in the fun if you have room.

    Hugs - Fee X

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  44. MarissaMay 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I would love to join this swap! Sounds like fun!

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  45. DeMay 16, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I would love to join in too if there is still space. Will email you my details

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  46. Christine MMay 16, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Count me in again this year Cheryll. I really enjoyed playing along last year.

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  47. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Hi I am new this year and would love to participate

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  48. linnyMay 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    I thought I posted on here earlier, but can't seem to find my comment so I'll have another go. Would love to join in again this year, but still no blog, hope that is ok.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  49. LisaMay 16, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I would love to join in this swap .... thank you!

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  50. MaddyMay 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Hi Cheryl,
    Hope l am not to late to join in on the fun. I am new to the swap and live in Australia and would like to post to the same.

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  51. Teresa F.May 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Hy Cheryll, at first I thought I wouldn't do it but... I couldn't get it out of my mind. I love swaps . I would love to join in again this year.
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  52. LaurieMay 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I would love to join in again this year ...happy to post overseas.
    hugs Laurie

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