2008 Exchanges
Please note that these exchanges are for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced tatters.
January- Earrings
Tat a pair of earrings with or without beads (although most prefer beads). Please be sure to note whether you prefer pierced or clip earrings when you sign-up for this exchange.
Sign-up by December 3rd, 2007
Partners sent by December 7th, 2007
Mail exchange by January 4th, 2008
February- Tatted Heart
Tat a 3" minimum heart with or without beads, buttons, etc. You may wish to put your partner's heart in a Valentine card to send to them.
Sign-up by January 16th, 2008
Partners sent by January 16th, 2008
Mail exchange by February 1st, 2008
March- 5" Doily
Tat a minimum 5" doily which may or may not be embellished with beads or buttons.
Sign-up by February 4th, 2008
Partners sent by February 8th, 2008
Mail exchange by March 3rd, 2008
April- Tatted Postcard or Greeting Card with Tatting Accessory
Purchase a new or vintage postcard or greeting card and enhance with tatting. Also enclose a small tatting accessory for your partner (this can be a small crochet hook, picot gauge, chocolates, mints, etc. *Be sure you check your partner's preferances to avoid any allergies or undesireable items).
Sign-up by March 10th, 2008
Partners sent by March 14th, 2008
Mail exchange by April 4th, 2008
May- Bookmark
Tat a 3" minimum bookmark (excluding tassel).
Sign-up by April 7th, 2008
Partners sent by April 11th, 2008
Mail exchange by May 2nd, 2008
June- Pendant
Tat a pendant with or without beads. You may tat a chain to go with the pendant if you wish.
Sign-up by May 5th, 2008
Partners sent by May 9th, 2008
Mail exchange by June 6th, 2008
July- Christmas in July Tin with Goodies
Purchase a Christmas tin and fill it with thread, a tatted goody, beads, buttons or whatever you feel your partner would appreciate. Please be sure to pay close attention to your partner's preferances.
Sign-up by June 9th, 2008
Partners sent by June 13th, 2008
Mail exchange by July 3rd, 2008
August- Tea Towel
Purchase a tea towel and edge it with tatting or enhance it with tatted motifs.
Sign-up by July 7th, 2008
Partners sent by July 11th, 2008
Mail exchange by August 1st, 2008
September- Fanciful Fall Motif
Tat a 3" minimum motif with a "fall" feel to it. Let your creativity soar! Tat a motif from a pattern in a gorgeous fall colored thread or come up with your own design. Just have fun tatting!!!
Sign-up by August 4th, 2008
Partners sent by August 8th, 2008
Mail exchange by September 5th, 2008
October- Brooch
Tat a brooch with or without beads or buttons.
Sign-up by September 8th, 2008
Partners sent by September 12th, 2008
Mail exchange by October 3rd, 2008
November- Hanky Exchange
Purchase a vintage hanky and add your own tatted embellishments or tat an edging around a hanky- it's up to you.
Sign-up by October 6th, 2008
Partners sent by October 10th, 2008
Mail exchange by October 31st, 2008
December- Christmas Ornament & Small Gift
Tat a Christmas ornament and enclose a small gift for your partner.
Sign-up by November 3rd, 2008
Partners sent by November 7th, 2008
Mail exchange by November 28th, 2008
All exchanges are expected to be completed and mailed on schedule. If you are running behind please email your partner and me.