Summer Fiber Swap

Where's the link to sign up? I must be blind or my blond hair is in the way. (^_^)

Okay I was blocked because my account did not show I was over 18. Boy did I pass that a longgggggggggg time ago. (^_^)

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How much fiber are we talking about???

I'm sorry I didn't think to add the amount. 4oz is what I usually buy. Thanks! I'll put that in the description.

I do have a blog (url is on my profile), but here are my preferences just in case: I LOVE spinning all natural fibers with the exception of cotton. As far as wool, BFL, Merino, or Corriedale are faves... also love alpaca and silk! I'm pretty easy to please, so if you see something that looks luscious and spinnable, I'm sure I will love it!

Hi Deb,

this is Chrissie (your former downstream secret pal). Just wanted to say hi. I join this and just started a Creative Handmade Drop Spindle swap, timed to end around the same time as this. Sure would be nice to use the new spindles to spin this new fiber!

That's a great idea Chrissie! I also want to encourage all the new to Swapbot ladies to fill out your profile and leave some fiber ideas here. My area's Summer fiber fest is coming up fast--Black Sheep Gathering on June 24th. Have any of you checked out your area yet? I know one lady here has her own sheep! Anyone else?

Hi Deb, I found this swap through Cary and just had to sign up. I hand paint roving, so I'm thinking of swapping one of those. Also should we include some goodies too?

I'm a newbie and I'm excited to participate. I've never spun before but I plan on trying it sometime in the near (hopefully) future, so if I get any kind of fiber for that then I'll be ready to go when the time arrives. I also knit and crochet so if any of those spinners out there would like to send me some of their own handspun I would LOVE it as well! I'm not picky- I love and appreciate everything. Can't wait to start!

If people want to include other goodies they think their partner might enjoy please feel free! But if that is something you can't afford the minimum is to include 4oz of fiber. I know I will be finding lots of goodies at the fiber festival I'm attending at the end of the month! Hand painted roving sounds wonderful Melanie! I'm happy we have newbies too--what a great way to get started!

I just degreased some lovely wool that will be perfect to send! I am mainly a felter so felting fibers are my preference. Thanks for the great swap!

I am a beginning spinner who loves the new wool that I've washed/degreased...it is such a pretty Rambouillet/Targhee mix. I also love merino, cashmere, mohair--honestly, I love almost anything, just not much of a 'novelty' yarn/fiber person. I like to knit using finer weight yarn, but have a use for anything...I've been dying to make some soft socks, so if my partner happened to see anything...grin No really, I'm easy to please, it is so nice to see other people care about the same things that I do!

Oh my god, Deb Accuardi!!! I've "known" you in the blog world forever. Holy crap! (Mostly via the original RAOK ring...back when it was 50 people.)

My spinning preferences are very silly, indeed. I'm a rank beginner who really has only worked with merino right now. I'm willing to branch out and try whatever, although long staple lengths seem to be a good idea for me. There is info about my wheel in my profile if you want to know!

Also, please, no purple. Nothing with purple of any sort, please please please. It will make me sad to spin.

I will post my preferences on my blog, too, but just in case someone doesn't find the blog ~ I want to say that I love anything, as long as it is fiber - LOL! Colorful, natural color ~ doesn't matter. I guess I should say I am not fond of "neppy" fibers, that give the "textured" yarn...also, I like alpaca but seem to have a lot of it on hand, so maybe no alpaca?

Hope that doesn't sound to particular ;) I am sure I will be happy with whatever I get and will have fun getting to know my "swap" partner!

Cary at Serenity Farms

I am so excited! This is my first swap and I am looking forward to figuring all of this out. This is going to be so much fun!

I enjoy spinning, knitting, crocheting and designing just about anything. Some of my favorite fibers are cashmere, alpaca, soft cotton, super wash merino wool, sock yarn and pretty much anything else that is a soft and a natural fiber. I like just about any muted colors, but my favorite colors are blue and purple.

I see a lot of knitters finding this swap. Another great swap that I'd love to see more people in is the I Love Sock Yarn Swap.

I'm not hosting it...just a participant!

Hi Suzanne! Great to see your name again as well:) I saw that swap on your profile and had to join.
I think this is going to be a great swap--when we get closer to the send date I'll open a Flickr group so we can all see what everyone has received. I think we are going to see some really different and creative packages. And maybe later some finished project pics?

Can anyone recommend any online fiber source? I tried one last night and was charged C$28 for international airmail for 4oz of roving (though even if I had ordered more the shipping would be the same) ... am now thinking of maybe sending direct to my partner ... let's see when it gets here.

Hey, please join my Creative homemade handspindle swap? Don't know how to make spindles? Have a go, it's fun. I have only been spinning off and on the last few years, but I actually use my homemade spindles more often than my exotic wood ones.

Ghostknitter, I would recommend checking through Etsy for Canadian sellers. I just bought roving from a Canuck, and I cannot wait to get my loot!

www.paradisefibers.net (Which happens to also be local to me, here, in eastern WA) has all kinds of luscious fibers. --Jen aka Angry Spinner

Today is the last day to sign up for the swap. To celebrate the beginning I posted some of my favorite fiber shopping sites on my blog. There is a link in the swap description. You will receive your partners tomorrow. Please remember if you haven't filled out your profile and don't have a blog please leave your preferences here. I know we all want to send a package that will be loved:)

Hi,

I only spin on drop spindles, and so far have only spun fully processed roving/top since I don't own a drumcarder or wheel. I would love hand painted silk merino or similar blends which would be nice for a shawl, my favourite colors are lime green, blues, mauves, pinks.

I can't believe who I have to sent to!

jenknits has got a package on the way! Enjoy!

Chrissie, I sent your package out yesterday. I hope you LOVE it!!! I vaccuum sealed the wool so it fit nicely in a large envelope. I also added a couple felting needles. I will be putting a tutorial online for felting. Right now I have a dye tut. if anyone would like to see it at http://www.freewebs.com/myrrhmaid I will be adding some pictures of the dolls I felt plus some pics of the wool I sent. So only go see it, Chrissie, if you want to see the pics of what you are getting before it gets there! Have a cool summer! Happy swappin' everybodee!

Cary There is fiber on its way to you plus a sweet treat! Enjoy

I never did hear back from my partner, so I hope I sent some things she would like. Mimii27 your goodies are on the way! -maggie

i never got something from my partner :(

I haven't received anything from this swap yet either. At what point do we rate our partner accordingly?

:( NOTHING

still nothing me too ;(

myrrhmaid. thats the kind of girls that come once to swap and know they going to get but not to send. huggs. rachel.

Yes, she has deleted her account so i guess that means I won't be getting anything either! That really sucks! her username was Bak Aurelie Mimii27 and she was from france. I hope I don't see her around here anymore. I have a mind like an elephant. I will remember. Do we have a list of flakes somewhere I can add her too?