We have had 24 people sign up for the swap so far. 14 of those have opted to make a winter warmer and 10 have chosen to put together and receive a winter warmers kit.
The new form makes it so much easier for us to manage sign ups - thanks to those of you who have had issues with it and persevered! Any problems give us a shout at ukswap@googlemail.com
Sign ups finish on 30th November at Midnight... so if you haven't already told all your knitting/blogging/Ravelry friends about this, please do so!
Monday, 24 November 2008
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Swap Dates Calendar
Wed 19th November 2008 - Sunday 30th November 2008 - Sign Ups open
Mon 24th November 2008 - Questionnaire released
Fri 5th December 2008- Questionnaire Due
Mon 1st December 2008 - Sun 7th December 2008- Matches go out
Mon 8th December 2008 - If you have not received your match, please contact hosts at ukswap@googlemail.com
Sun 14th December 2008 - First contact due
Mon 26th January 2009 - Sat 31st January 2009 - All packages to be sent this week
Mon 9th February 2009 - If you have not received your package, please contact hosts at ukswap@googlemail.com
Mon 24th November 2008 - Questionnaire released
Fri 5th December 2008- Questionnaire Due
Mon 1st December 2008 - Sun 7th December 2008- Matches go out
Mon 8th December 2008 - If you have not received your match, please contact hosts at ukswap@googlemail.com
Sun 14th December 2008 - First contact due
Mon 26th January 2009 - Sat 31st January 2009 - All packages to be sent this week
Mon 9th February 2009 - If you have not received your package, please contact hosts at ukswap@googlemail.com
Round 3 " Winter Warmers" Package Requirements
The following are requirements for the swap package if/when you join the Swap. Please note that these are the minimum requirements. You are not expected to go over budget.
Please try to cater to your downstream pal's tastes as much as possible.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your hostesses at ukswap@googlemail.com.
• Minimum spending: £20 not including shipping.
This is a themed "Winter Warmers" swap with two options:
(a) Winter Warmers including a handmade item
A handmade winter warmers item. This can me made by you, or if time is short you are allowed to buy a handmade item that fits in with the theme of the swap from Etsy or a local craft fayre/market etc.
Please note that that a skein of yarn is NOT a required item in this package.
(b) Winter Warmers kit
Items (e.g. yarn, needles, pattern) to make up a winter warmers item.
Winter warmers items are hats, scarves, cowls, gloves, mittens, handwarmers, hot water bottle covers, slippers small throws or lapghans etc. You will be asked which of these items you would like to receive when you sign up.
Other items:
This list is not definitive but is written with the theme in mind: drinks (e.g. tea, coffee, hot Chocolate, mulled wine); a mug for the drinks, warming bath treats, winter spices, chocolate treats, snuggly yarn, winter patterns.
Please try to cater to your downstream pal's tastes as much as possible.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your hostesses at ukswap@googlemail.com.
• Minimum spending: £20 not including shipping.
This is a themed "Winter Warmers" swap with two options:
(a) Winter Warmers including a handmade item
A handmade winter warmers item. This can me made by you, or if time is short you are allowed to buy a handmade item that fits in with the theme of the swap from Etsy or a local craft fayre/market etc.
Please note that that a skein of yarn is NOT a required item in this package.
(b) Winter Warmers kit
Items (e.g. yarn, needles, pattern) to make up a winter warmers item.
Winter warmers items are hats, scarves, cowls, gloves, mittens, handwarmers, hot water bottle covers, slippers small throws or lapghans etc. You will be asked which of these items you would like to receive when you sign up.
Other items:
This list is not definitive but is written with the theme in mind: drinks (e.g. tea, coffee, hot Chocolate, mulled wine); a mug for the drinks, warming bath treats, winter spices, chocolate treats, snuggly yarn, winter patterns.
Round 3 "Winter Warmers" Obligations & Commitments
• This is a UK only swap. You must be living in the UK with a valid address (not P.O. Box) to send/receive packages.
• The swap is scheduled to take place in January. Sign-ups open November 19th and will be open until 30th November. Matches go out the first week of December. Packages must be sent during the last week of January.
• This is not a Ravelry-based swap. You do not need to be on Ravelry to join the UK Swap. However there is a Ravelry group for this swap.
• Having a blog is STRONGLY suggested. This is the perfect way to post your Questionnaire and link back to here! Also, when the list of participants go up, your name will link to your blog. This is a great way for your spoiler to get to know you.
• Because blogs are not required, an anonymous email IS required. You will need to provide the email for sign-ups so head on over to any email program and create an email that doesn't give away who you are! Also make sure that when you send emails your real name does not come up. If you would like to send a test email to us at ukswap@googlemail.comto check, we will email you back and let you know.
• Those who do not have blogs, will be asked to join a communal blog here at Blogspot. Blogspot allows multiple posters to a single blog so you will need a Google Account. At this blog you will be able to post your questionnaire, and your swap swag. If you would like to create your own blog for the swap, please do.
• Keep in contact with your partner. Contact your downstream pal at least once a week. You can send them an email, an ecard, or comment on their blog. Remember to stay anonymous! Keeping who you are a secret is the most fun. We realise this is holiday season, if you are going away please let both your upstream and downstream swap pals know. Why not send them a postcard whilst you are away?
•We are hoping to get everyone to send their parcels within the same week (the last week of January), however if you want to join the swap but need to send and receive before that (eg because of holidays), let us know so it can be accommodated.
• There will be games and contests during the swap. These are optional, but the more people that play, the more fun we all can have. Some of them will be blog-based and others will not. Hopefully there will be something for everyone!
• The swap is scheduled to take place in January. Sign-ups open November 19th and will be open until 30th November. Matches go out the first week of December. Packages must be sent during the last week of January.
• This is not a Ravelry-based swap. You do not need to be on Ravelry to join the UK Swap. However there is a Ravelry group for this swap.
• Having a blog is STRONGLY suggested. This is the perfect way to post your Questionnaire and link back to here! Also, when the list of participants go up, your name will link to your blog. This is a great way for your spoiler to get to know you.
• Because blogs are not required, an anonymous email IS required. You will need to provide the email for sign-ups so head on over to any email program and create an email that doesn't give away who you are! Also make sure that when you send emails your real name does not come up. If you would like to send a test email to us at ukswap@googlemail.comto check, we will email you back and let you know.
• Those who do not have blogs, will be asked to join a communal blog here at Blogspot. Blogspot allows multiple posters to a single blog so you will need a Google Account. At this blog you will be able to post your questionnaire, and your swap swag. If you would like to create your own blog for the swap, please do.
• Keep in contact with your partner. Contact your downstream pal at least once a week. You can send them an email, an ecard, or comment on their blog. Remember to stay anonymous! Keeping who you are a secret is the most fun. We realise this is holiday season, if you are going away please let both your upstream and downstream swap pals know. Why not send them a postcard whilst you are away?
•We are hoping to get everyone to send their parcels within the same week (the last week of January), however if you want to join the swap but need to send and receive before that (eg because of holidays), let us know so it can be accommodated.
• There will be games and contests during the swap. These are optional, but the more people that play, the more fun we all can have. Some of them will be blog-based and others will not. Hopefully there will be something for everyone!
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