PATTERN SWAP!

I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE getting stuff in the mail. And I LOVE sending stuff! And, of course, I LOVE sewing! So, I ask you, what's better than getting a pattern in the mail!??

As such, I'd like to do a pattern swap. I did some research into how Kat did this last year, and her method seemed pretty successful, so I'm not going to re-invent the wheel here. I am going to add a few items to the directions (see below), just to ensure maximum happiness for participants. So here goes (I totally lifted this from Kat's post, BTW):

THE RULES

Everyone who takes part will send a pattern to their swap partner. ETA: With so many lovely seamstresses/sewers/sewist/sewasauraus rexs located globally, the swap is international. Be prepared to ship internationally!
Patterns: New or vintage--it's up to you, but try your best to match a pattern to your partner's interests. ETA: Patterns may be cut or un-cut. However, if you choose to send an cut pattern, please make sure all pieces are included!
I'll take sign-ups for the swap until SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2012.
I'll then put all the names into a magic hat (aka a spreadsheet and random.org's number generator) and email you the name, address, likes/dislikes, measurements and Sew Weekly name for your swap mate.
After that, we'll all have 2 weeks to find a pattern we think our swap partner would like and get it in the mail.
Once we all receive our swap pattern, we'll post it up on here (use the tag patternswap2012) so we can see what we all got! (Don't forget to thank your partner!)
And then your challenge is to use that pattern - either as a separate challenge, or as part of a Sew Weekly challenge, whatever works for you. Then post the picture of your creation up on here, using the tag patternswap2012 again so we can all see them.

INFO I NEED FROM PARTICPANTS

A brief little survey, if you will. Please email me the following info at tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com:

Name
Mailing Address
Measurements/Pattern Size
Sew Weekly Name
Likes/Dislikes

For the likes/dislikes, I was thinking something like this (using myself as an example): I like vintage, retro, or modern patterns inspired by/with a vintage or retro feel; specifically I like the styles 1930s-very early 1970s . I do not like empire waist shirts or dresses or "boxy" designs.

Okay! Go ahead and sign up!

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Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on March 22, 2012 at 10:10am

Hello lovelies!

Want to confirm the following sign-ups: Emma Simuns, Joann, Sullyliz3.

Thank you for signing up ladies!

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Permalink Reply by Sully Liz on March 25, 2012 at 6:54pm

So excited!!

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Permalink Reply by Seeks on March 25, 2012 at 8:15pm

I'm game to participate. I'll try to send you an email this week. Please feel free to nag me if I don't. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Loran Watkins on March 27, 2012 at 10:22pm

I'm in, now I just need to email all my info to you : )

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Permalink Reply by Debby on March 28, 2012 at 10:47am

Please count me in. I have lots of patterns - some used vintage and some new modern vintage

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Permalink Reply by StephC on March 31, 2012 at 5:20pm

Tina- I'm just looking at this again, and I can't remember if I joined or not earlier this week.. Could you take a look and let me know?

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Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on March 31, 2012 at 5:35pm

You care good to go!

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Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on March 31, 2012 at 5:36pm

Hello all! I have 13 people signed up right now. Last call for participants! Sign ups close April 1st (that's Sunday! Eeeep! Where is this year GOING???!)

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Permalink Reply by Bethany Pearson on April 12, 2012 at 11:07pm

I totally missed out on this! Let's do it again. I have so many patterns to share, that are no where close to my size.

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Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on April 17, 2012 at 12:49pm

Hello friends! By now you should have shipped a pattern off to your partner! I would love to see what everyone got in the mail if you have the time, and are so inclined, to post what you got!

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Permalink Reply by Sully Liz on April 23, 2012 at 10:02am

I blogged about my loot here: http://thecataloguer.wordpress.com/2012/04/09/sw-pattern-swap-loot/

Thanks for organizing this! It was awesome!

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Permalink Reply by Tina Crossgrove on April 29, 2012 at 3:04pm

I got a WONDERFUL package from Diane (whose address includes a totally fairy tale book named road: Grimshoe Road)! She sent me this lovely pattern--New Look 6750. Which is totally up my alley as it has a bazillion different mix-n-match options! Two different bodices and skirt options coupled with three different sleeves...

Being as awesome as she is, she also included these little goodies (I couldn't get pictures to upload here, so I wrote a blog post). Thank you very much Diane!