I love taking part in a good swap and connecting with fellow creatives. So, when I heard about the Fibre Share, it peaked my interest. I checked it out and decided I wanted in. I signed up. And then the panic set in…
What had I done? I’m not yarn guru. I have no idea what the difference between Aran or Worsted or what different styles of looms or needles are called. I’m clueless!! But I was also committed. So – I buckled up and waited for my partners.
With the Fibre Share swap, you get two partners. One partner who you are sending a package to and the other partner who is sending you a package. The only requirement is that the package has 200g of fibre in it. And you can also sign up for domestic or international – so you have some control over where you are shipping your package to.
Waiting to find out who your partners are is tough. You have committed to the swapping, and then you wait. Meanwhile, there is lots of conversation on the FB group so you are getting a feel for the group and some of the members. Now, there are over 2400 { I think that’s what I read – I went back to double check and couldn’t find it!! } people taking part in the swap this go-round from ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!!
Finally, I got my partners. Both ladies are in the US, and on Instagram so they were easy to stalk. And clearly, they are both creatives. And thankfully they both do weavings in similar styles to what I do. Phew!! I was so relieved, I have to admit. I had fears about getting someone who was a weaver on a big floor loom or some kind of knitting pro and they’d get stuck with little ole me!! Beginner weaver me. But I think I’m going to be ok. 😉
Because I sent my package off to Kentucky, I wanted to include some classic East Coast goodies. Maple something-or-other, clearly the yarn will come from some of our sweet local yarn shops, and I ordered a few specially made goodies, too – but I can’t say too much yet, my package hasn’t arrived yet!
I snapped this picture to send to Brittany as a tease, in Black & White so she doesn’t know what colours they are, of course!!
Then I started wrapping. It was like Christmas, I had lost the tape before I even had anything wrapped…but I did find it again.
Once I had everything wrapped, I tried to fit it in the box I had saved just for this reason…..and it’s way too small!!!
So, I had to find a bigger box, package it up and ship it off! I sure hope Brittany likes it all! I can’t wait to share ALL the treasures I tucked inside the package! But that won’t be until I know she’s received it! In the meantime, go check out her Etsy shop and Instagram, I know you’ll enjoy all her weavings! And check out the Instagram account of the lady who is sending some goodies my way, too, you can find it HERE.
Have you done a swap before? Did you deem it a success or a flop? I’ve done a few different ones now, but I think this may be my favourite!
To be continued,
Lori
