Comment: I should have known that one of my favorite seamstresses would make amazing sewn inchies! I just love all the detail. I'm now thinking of giving a try to a few sewn inchies now. Thank you for joining the swap and sharing your amazing talent! <3

Comment: Love them - such intricate little pieces of art! Thank you so much x

Comment: Now this wasn't "crap" at all! :) Hehe, thank you so much for the wonderful package of cat/dog goodies - I will definitely be able to use everything! I think my favorite thing was the adorable doggy pouch - did you make it? Thanks so much for a great swap!

Comment: Your journal was awesome. I loved your topics and dates, Mine was very different. Yours inspired me to do more personal stuff.

Comment: Just arrived this morning.^_^ Great book titles. Thank you for the postcard blanks and for resendding.

Comment: Thank you soooooo much for the rusty barbed wire! I've always wanted to use it but never had any until now. And the mug mats are beautiful. I love the colors and the BIG size! Your note card was lovely - such a nice long note! Ballet and pigs...love it!!! Thank you!

Comment: I received the magazine today. Thanks!

Comment: OOOH thank you for the lovely package of destash items!! Everything is so awesome and I love that you chose my fave colors. Thanks so much!!!!

Comment: It's always nice to connect with other Tarheels (I'm a native). Thanks so much for the lovely mini-charms and your note (how special!) Look forward to swapping again. Good luck with your bracket this year! ^-^

Comment: Thank you so much for all your great lists!! You did a fantastic job and I appreciate the time and thought you put into them. I liked all the "extras" as well!

Comment: i love it! thank you so much for the amazing hippofairy print! i can't wait to frame it and hang it on my wall! thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

Comment: This is the most wonderful sewing package (or any package !) I've ever received! I've never had a charm pack, and have lately been eying them on all sorts of quilt sites, and I almost bought that exact seam ripper just yesterday, but decided it was a little too much right now---thanks so very much! If I could give a dozen hearts, they'd be yours!!...and I love post-its, too! thanks!

Comment: Thank you, Karen!

Comment: Thank you for the awesome letter! Isn't it funny that we got each other and share similar weather? I would gladly send you some of the hot weather we are having right now. <3

Comment: Great answers! How funny to learn that Karen is actually your middle name, not first. Of course, I really want to call you Clarabelle now. I had so much fun with this swap!

Comment: I'm super curious about the penny nightmare. xD

Comment: what a fantastic swap I really enjoyed reading your answers

Comment: Your email had ended up in the junk folder but this time I was able to retrieve it =) Thanks for resending! It was interesting to learn some more about you!

Comment: Yay! I was able to get in the box with the broken key and there was your wonderful swap. Thank you so much. Very thoughtful of you to send such a nice package. I love the little template things. I sometimes like to fussy cut and they could be very beneficial for things like that. Thanks again. I wish you were not on the other side of the state. It would be great if you were my neighbor.

Comment: Some truly intriguing answers. I especially want to know your first name now. Thanks!

Comment: I loved the "describe yourself at age 5 and 16" answers...LOL

Comment: Karen, I LOVE the Day of the Dead skull faces and the beautiful Frida pins! I wear a denim Levi jacket a lot and the pins will look perfect on it. And the skullies are too cute! I will use them for different projects, but one I will keep as it is and wear it as a pin. Thank you!!!

Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome "rags" and the extras! I can't imagine cleaning with something so nice.....you did a great job! I love them. Have a great day! Beth

Comment: What a sweet mug rug...Loved the fabric choice! Thanks also for the cute tin of peppermints. Sorry for the delay in rating you - on my annual warm weather vacation. Hope you enjoyed the swap.

Comment: thanks for the gorgeous hand made card I loved it :)

Comment: Absolutely loved my Handmade postcard. Thankyou for putting a smile on my face and for the effort that was put in to making the card :)

Comment: Thank you for a beautiful postcard - how is the "mission" coming along? :)

Comment: I got your package today Karen and giving you just a 5 with a heart doesn't seem fair in comparison to the amazing swap I got! I loved how you decided to list the 50 things and I can see you put your heart into it! The extra things are like little treasure and your words were truly inspiring. Thanks so much! I enjoyed to get to know you better !

Comment: Karen your presentation was awesome, I adore it AND I have read it and read it again, I am ultra impressed. thank you

Comment: Wow! I just got the fabulous package and already starting using all the goodies inside. I especially like the rub-ons - my first ones ever. ;) Thanks a mil for the resend.

Comment: Thank you for this wonderful happy envelope of goodies. I have not seen boxes like those and I can't wait to use them. Thank you for the ATC backs and the teas too! Happy Swapping.

Comment: Thank you so much for the great "happy mail" ! I really love the tiny white boxes with the bows, I may use them in my sewing room for some of my buttons.... Have a great day! Beth

Comment: Thanks for resending the stuff -- and a LOT of stuff which was, indeed, interesting. Just read it all and enjoyed both people's work.

Comment: Oh My God, I would so give you more hearts if I could! I love the canvas you made, it's so me.....I play left4dead on a daily basis, so I'm always shooting zombies ;) Thank you so much!!!!!

Comment: I must rate you a 5+heart despite your pro-unicorn stance.

Comment: This was a lot of fun!

Comment: I have to admit that I'm really uncomfortable with giving such a good rating to someone with only one boobie. But since I'm scared that you'll send Killer Rabbits after me if I don't give you a heart, here you go ... *tosses heart in general direction of SewSouthern and her one boobie*

Comment: This was fun!

Comment: this was a fun swap, wasn't it

Comment: Thankyou for such an awesome package. I love everything..and that spice mix, looks yum and can't wait to try it :)

Comment: What a lovely swap package !- thankyou so much!- adorable purple yo'yo's!!

Comment: Thanks so much for the pretty heart with flowers! Also love the little bag (which my daughter quickly snatched up!) and the fabric!!

Comment: Karen - this was one of the best swaps we've ever done, and I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate and truly enjoy all of the presents you sent me. Everything you made and chose for me is so amazing! I'm so glad we're friends and in such an awesome group like Phoenix Rising together! [hugs]

Comment: I have got your presents...can't wait to be in December...thank you already for I am sure I'll love everything you've included! And the card was really cute. I love cardmaking and I am happy to read that you'd like to start cardmaking too :)

Comment: Got the package last night! How am I going to wait to open all the little goodies?!? I'll update this in December :) Thanks in advance for making my holidays special!

Comment: Your package had arrived, and I'm resisting the temptation to unwrap all the little gifts. I'm rating now with a heart as I'm sure this will be a heartworthy swap. Thank you! :-)

Comment: I LIKE it!! Good job! Thanks for the notes, too!Nice touch!

Comment: thaNKS its lovely, funny how things always turn up the day you've written and said No its not here yet, lol thanks again

Comment: It finally arrived, Karen! What a wonderful package, too - I love everything! The fabric is super lovely and I adore the butterfly pins (saw them in Quick Quilts recently and wanted some - sure you're not psychic?) and I will get so much use out of the mini cutting mat & ruler. Thanks also for the little card holder and of course, for persevering with the post!

Comment: I love the dog picture. Great job. Happy Swapping.

Comment: too many can make a distraction and Fudge needs your full attention Do you have a good recipe you would like to share I have one for Dream Cycle Fudge I would share with you!!

Comment: this was fun, wasn't it

Comment: Are you planning to share that fudge considering you joined this swap? lol EDIT: okays!

Comment: Too much fun!

Comment: I've rated you a 5 and a heart for this swap that neither of us joined because you mentioned making fudge and so I'm pretty sure that you're planning to send large quantities of it to me electronically through your comments on the swap page because of the Canada Post strike which at the moment has caused the glittery unicorns to get held up at the border. I do hope they are giving the unicorns enough water ... it has to be Perrier because the bubbles help with the glitteriness, you know.

Comment: Thanks for the perfect package Karen =D I can't even say what I liked the most in it because it would be too hard to pick a single thing and your letter made it even extra special!

Comment: Loved the scarf! Thanks so much.

Comment: Beautiful! I found the binding a little hard to get on also. You did a great job. Also, I adore that batik sample you sent. Thank you so much!

Comment: ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Thanks so much for the wonderful package of goodies! Absolutely cracked up over my chocolate treat! Loved everything! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Comment: These are great and thanks for the cardstock extras!

Comment: Everything arrived safely at last! I have a nephew in Afghanistan AND one in Iraq; prayers for your son!

Comment: Love the Valentine ornament. And the sweet card. Thanks!

Comment: Thank you so much for the sweet card and the hanging heart! I have a few hearts hanging in my living room this time of year and it's right there with them! =)

Comment: ♥♥♥♥♥♥Oh Karen! I just picked up my package today and I am overwhelmed! First, let me say that you did an EXCELLENT job of gathering special treats for me! Did you make the blue washcloths? They are beautiful! Even though I haven't mentioned it, I collect miniature cookie cutters and I do not have any like the rabbit collection that you sent me. I can see plenty of polymer clay carrots in my future. I love a bargain like the afghan cloth, too. I will be wearing my new pink fuzzy socks to bed tomorrow night after my Sunday night foot soak. I don't know if you could tell from the packaging but they are striped on the foot part and have polka dots from the ankles up! So cute. =D Love the stained glass Easter egg, too and I will be using the ribbons and lace that you used to wrap my goodies with very soon. Spring colors are so happy! I absolutely adore the Sew Easy As Pie book! That one's a keeper and I've already bookmarked what I want to make first. Now, let me tell you about Nuts the squirrel. I had his twin brother (also named Nuts) and I sent him to BarkleysMommy for her squirrel item. Well, apparently Barkley was sad and lonely and promptly took Nuts to be his unlawfully nonwedded spouse. I was sad to see him go but was tickled pink to see him return so, all's well that ends well. Thank you SO very much for such a delightful, appreciated box of goodies. I might add that MrPatti was brokenhearted that there were no corn dogs for him which made your box EXTRA sweet for me.=P Look forward to swapping with you again, any time! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful coffee cozies. They are so pretty. It was really sweet to make two so Kathy could have one, too. And the Starbucks card will go to good use. Thanks!

Comment: How awesome!!! The goggles are amazing and the cookbook is very cool! :) And thanks for the VHS tapes too! Awesome swap!

Comment: Karen, thank you for the beautiful sewn ATC. I love the dragonfly and the quilting pattern you used. You are very talented!

Comment: Thank you so much for the resend, I do hope I'll get the first ones too, but these are lovely and I can't wait to use them :) Thanks for your kindness!

Comment: Thanks for introducing me to your city!

Comment: Sorry this is late. I could have sworn I already rated this swap. Anyway, he's quite cute. I love the striped legs. He's sitting in my kitchen at the moment. Thanks so much.

Comment: Thank you so much Karen! What a truly amazing swap package this was! I couldn't believe my eyes as I opened each wrapped package! Every single thing seemed like it was made for me! :-) Thank you so much for the truly stellar package - awesome! (I'm sorry for rating so late - I thought I had rated you a long time ago.)

Comment: Thanks for this lovely whale !

Comment: Thank you for the great doll!! Thanks for the hanging bag too, it is really neat! : )

Comment: Thanks for following!

Comment: Thank you for the super fun inspiration- you picked some wonderful things- I don't know how to crochet so I appreciate that!!! And everything - Thank You!!!

Comment: Thank you so much!

 

Comment: Thanks for the visit and the link.

 

Comment: Thank you for following!

Comment: It was a lovely Sunday :) Thanks for following.

Comment: Thanks =)

 

Comment: Thanks for checking in so soon and leaving a comment about my piece. It is much appreciated! I hope you will enjoy my writings!

Comment: Thanks for following my blog and for your kind compliment on my cards!I will be following you back!=)

Comment: Thanks for the lovely comment & for following.

 

Comment: thanks for the comment and follow!

Comment: i hope you come to visit during the summer! I alternate between Columbia and Charleston, so there will be plenty more raves and reviews because I love both cities :) but I will definitely be posting recipes that I try to replicate this at home

Comment: Thanks for following! ♥

 

Comment: THANK YOU!!!! This was a great package :) The eggs were so much fun to open, and the goodies inside were fantastic!!! The fabric shocked me, I bought this fabric years ago and made my kids' Easter baskets from it..... and used it all up. I have been looking for more ever since, and was even considering taking the baskets apart LOL!!! Now I don't have to :) Thank you, with a hundred hearts :)

Comment: thank you *so* much for the envelope of wonderful items -- I love them all -- thank you for taking the time to pick out things that I love!! they will all be put to good use! xox

Comment: Karen, thank you so much for the wonderful package!! Everything you sent is awesome. :) It was really nice to have a great swap package waiting at the end of a long of loading the U-Haul.

Comment: Thank you for my beautiful charm. It is the sweetieiest thing ever. I love the colours and the beads.

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful book and lovely smelling soap!! I really appreciated learning a little about you through your nice letter. I would love to swap you for some of your handmade soap. I really liked the wrapping paper too!

Comment: Love, love, love it all & glad to hear I'm not the only one with crafting A.D.D.

Comment: Wow Karen, Thanks so much! I adore everything.. Thanks for being so great about the resend, it was more then i could have hoped for! You really went above and beyond!

Comment: thanks

Comment: Thankyou for the awesome block. I love the needlebook also!!! Thank You!!!

Comment: My goodness Karen, what a lovely package! Thank you so much! I don't think I'll be doing this block anymore either! Thank you for the beautiful block you made for me AND the scissors holder! It is just divine! Thank you for a wonderful package!! ♥

 

Comment: you are amazing! thank you so much for the beautiful lace!

Comment: so cute

Comment: Thanks for the awesome handmade postcard. I love the drawing you did on the front!

Comment: What an awesome swap, I totally love my scorpion quilt, you did an amazing job, I'm hanging it up in my living room and never taking it down, I'm almost scared to show my mom, she's a Scorpio too, I'm sure she'll want to steal it. I don't actually own an apron so that is very cool also, I might even get to keep it, if I forget to tell the kids that it could be a cape also :) Thank you so much for the amazing package. Have a spooktacular Halloween.

Comment: Thank you so much for my gorgeous ornament, I love it so much, it's exquisite!!!!

Comment: I like Dorothy Parker too. She has great quotes! I'll have to check out her biography, it probably is quite interesting. Thanks.

Comment: Thank you for the lovely handmade postcard! I love it...and the quote too!

Comment: Thankyou for the beautiful ornament I have given you a heart for all the lovely work you have put into making it, it is lovely, hugs Kristina

Comment: How pretty this is, thank you very much. You have put such a lot of work into it, the patchwork is beautifuly made and I love the colours. I'll hang it on my christmas tree and think of you. xxxxxx

Comment: All three recipes look yummy and I'll definitely try them this Xmas. Okay, maybe *BEFORE* Xmas! Thanks!

Comment: thank you!

Comment: Many thanks for the neat card - Some day I would love to tour the east coast of the US...in the fall when the leaves change!

Comment: Thanks for the great postcard! I will come visit your state(s) sometime soon!

Comment: Neat cancel on this one!! Thanks!

Comment: Thank you so much for your generous package.

Comment: Love the scarf!! You picked some awesome colors and the buttons are just great. What a nice addition to the scarf. For a first time scarf maker I would say JOB WELL DONE!! Thanks again.

Comment: You were a lovely swap partner. I just love your blog name too. Kutos & top ratings to you. I loved your blog & I'm looking forward to visiting it again. Thanks for understanding & patient about my computer, I really appreciated it . I look forward to swapping with you in again. Tracy http://cottonpickincute.blogspot.com

Comment: thanks for the nice comment

 

Comment: Thank you!

Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful goodies!! I love it all!

Comment: Thank you SO much. This is my first charm swap and will not be my last. The charms are adorable! My twins are loving the ones I'd made them because this swap was for Mommy!

Comment: I am impressed with your first time Shinky Dink Charms. They are perfect. Thank you so much.

Comment: karen.. i love the kidlets and the extras too!! thanks so much.

Comment: I loved the purse dear. And the grape fabric was awesome. A+ for a A+ Swapper.

Comment: Thank you for the extra napkins and wonderful extras!!

Comment: Lovely napkins. Thank you.

Comment: Love the cross stitched owl and esp love the fabric you used - thanks for the FQ as well. You made my day thank you!

Comment: I just LOVE my needlebook!! Are you sure you are a beginner?!? Wow, its just lovely and all the goodies inside. I am learning to do beadwork so this will be awesome to keep my bead needles/thread in. Thank you so much and also for the lovely blue fabrics. Your crossstitch is wonderful.

Comment: the owl was chiped when he arrived but he was still lovely thank you

Comment: Thank you so much for such a gorgeous pink ornament to hang on my Christmas Tree. I think I may display it all year long!! Wish I could give you many more hearts:)

Comment: wahoo! I LOVE my cigar box full of neat 'crap' - I really enjoyed it all (esp the little wine glasses punch)

Comment: You included some really nice things in your package. the hand sewn items are great :) I look forward to getting to use the crafty items (and bangles are fun). Thank you!

Comment: It was really kewl for you to send the Kansas glass....thanks!

Comment: Karen -- wow, wow, WOW!! The pouch is absolutely gorgeous, and totally my style -- I literally gasped when I opened it and saw the cute dot print inside -- and the whole thing smelled so good. I can't wait to try the soap. What a delight of a package -- thank you so much!

Comment: Thanks so much!! I love all my new crap!!

Comment: Thank you! The coasters are lovely.

Comment: Thank you so much for the darling ornaments!

Comment: Very cute ornies, I really like them. I love anything handmade. You did such a great job. Thanks again Brenda - bmayc

Comment: Great swap idea! I received 2 great patterns. I'm gonna try 'em both. Thanks so much!!!

 

Comment: Thanks for the book! You know I love 'em! And the handmade tissue holder is perfect! One of my favorite colors!

Comment: Wow! Thank you for two great (really well made) pincushions, I have never seen this design before and I love them! Thank you so much for sending a magazine as well, there are lots of projects for me to do, plus the metallic thread! I wish I could give more than one heart!

Comment: That was such a nice package to receive! The door knob pocket is lovely :D Thank you for the thought you put into the package xxx

Comment: I love the pin cushions! and the sewed postcard and homemade soap are awesome! You deserve several hearts for this swap!

Comment: Oh my gosh I wish I could hug you through the computer. The stuff you sent was AMAZING, I am still squealing over it 15 minutes later! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it .. I wish I could give you 1,000 hearts!!! Thank you SO much!!!

Comment: Thank you. You don't need to improve on a thing because I love everything! I just used my mirror ,because I'm half blind and it's magnified, to shape my eyebrows up! The matchbox is adorable. Thanks for the extra ones. I love the turquoise necklace too. Thanks again! ~Tonya :)

Comment: TY for the beautiful cards!!