What Are You Thinking About Knittng?

What are you thinking about knitting for your pal? I'm trying to figure out what to do for my pal. It's kind of hard to decided when you do anything? So, I am looking for some ideas.
Ana

How much can we tell?

Hello!
I have got my swap partner and I am very exited about this swap. But I know it's a secret swap and I am wondering-How much can we tell our partners about our selfs?

Quate from the site:"This is not limited to a strict knitting swap, so you should as well consider treating your partner with something which will show your local Christmas tradition." So I am wondering how much can we reweal about our self in the package we send?I am new at this I have newer don a swap before-in Norway we have secret palls wich are simuler but.... I have planed something for my friend-but I am not sure I can send it...And also-are we going to give hints about who we are in the packege?
I am sorry if my questions are stupid but I am new at this.

From Hanne

My Blog

Hello All

I got my Pals name today... and I have written to her... I am very excited about getting to know her better....

Import Export :-)

Hi all you knitters.

I just got my partner and she lives in the US. Can anyone tell me if there are items that I am not allowed to send over? I am sthinking especially of sweets or other food.

Thanky for helping me and others :-)

Ready, Set, Swap!

Hello Christmas Pals!

By now, you should have all received the name, address, e-mail and blog address for your new swap partner. Yay! Thanks so much for bearing with us and being patient while we made matches. It was a grueling combined total of 18 hours, but we think we did the best that we could for all of you and hope you enjoy meeting your new pals :) Please remember though, we are only human and we do occasionally make mistakes (especially after 18 hours!). So please, when you receive your pal's information, e-mail them within a week of today (by October 6) and confirm their address as well as establish contact. If you do not hear from someone by October 6 or if you did not receive an e-mail with a swap partner's info, please e-mail either Kasia or me (our e-mail addresses are in the sidebar) and let us know so we can track down the problem. Also, as I mentioned in your e-mails, this is a *secret* swap! So please don't spoil the surprise! Use an anonymous e-mail account when contacting your pal and please enable your blogs for anonymous comments so that your pal can stop by and say hello anonymously. If you have any questions on how to go about getting a secret e-mail address or enabling anonymous comments, please feel free to contact either one of us.

There have also been a few questions about the items that you are required to send to your partner. Please feel free to interpret them as creatively as you like! Once you get to know your swap partner's likes and dislikes, it might be easier to come up with some fun variations on the general guidelines. And please feel free to share on the swap site as well! Everyone can benefit from your creativity :)

One last thing - I know that some of you wanted very much to have an international pal and you may not have received one this time around. I assure you we tried our best to take all your requests into account, but there were far fewer international participants than participants from the USA. And some of those international participants wanted people closer to their home due to shipping costs. So, I'm afraid that not all of you will have your requests filled, but I hope that you can enjoy meeting someone from your own side of the world just as much :)

Happy Holiday swap everyone! Have fun!!

~Maryanne

Progress Report on Matches

Hello Swappers!

Quite a few of you have been e-mailing us to find out when we will be sending matches and I assure you, we are working on this as quickly as we can, so we will need to ask for your patience for just a bit longer. The difficult part is the major time difference between Kasia and I, as well as the fact that there are still several of you that have not only not filled out your questionnaires, but have also not responded to our e-mails. I know that you are getting impatient, and I would be too, but we need to ask for just a little more patience from you if you can muster any more for us :) Today we spent 4 hours online making matches and that only amounted to matching about half of you. So we are going to try to make the rest of the matches between the next couple days and hopefully have them out to you by the end of the weekend at the latest. There are quite a few people in our swap and we want to match you all as "intelligently" as possible, taking into account allergies, preferences, and religious sensibilities, so I hope you can appreciate the extra time it takes to match you all properly. Thanks again for your patience and we'll be in touch with your partners soon!

~Maryanne

Hello All

I wanted to say I am really excited about getting the exchange going.... but untill we get it I am sending you some Recipe's very simple to make and nice to give out as gifts. Enjoy


COOKIES IN A JAR



CHOCOLATE LOVER'S COOKIES

1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

HUSTLE-BUSTLE BUTTERSCOTCH-OATMEAL COOKIES

1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

OUTRAGEOUS OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES

1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

WONDERFUL WHITE CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup white chocolate or vanilla milk chips
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

CHUNKY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

1 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix





CRAZY FOR CRAISINS COOKIES

2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

CHOCOLATE-COVERED RAISIN COOKIES

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup chocolate-covered raisins
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

CHEWY COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIES

1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled completely
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix

Instructions for layering ingredients:
In 1-quart wide-mouth glass jar, gently layer and pack ingredients in the order listed. If there is any space left after adding the last ingredient, add more baking chips, dried fruits or nuts to fill the jar

Place lid on top. Cut an 8-inch circle of fabric to cover lid. Place fabric over lid; secure in place with a rubber band, then ribbon or raffia. Decorate as desired.

Note: When measuring brown sugar, crumble it between your fingers for uniform texture. Be sure to pack the brown sugar firmly in the jar to prevent the baking mix from sifting down through it.

Make a gift card to attach as follows: "Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 1! 0 to 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown.

Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies

Substitute almond extract for vanilla in cookies containing almonds.

"To make cookies as bars: Empty contents of jar into medium bowl. Stir in 1 stick of butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined. Press into an 8x8-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 24 minutes or until bars are light golden brown and center is almost set

Makes 16 bar cookies."

Reminder!

Just a reminder everyone.........

Your questionnaire *MUST* be filled out and posted either on your blog or on this site by midnight September 15th (that's today in the US). Please please please do so or Santa will have to put you on his "naughty" list and we wouldn't want that to happen :) The elves *will* be checking though......

Kasia and I will get together "virtually" as soon as we can to get your matches to each of you. Please be patient with us as we live very far apart from each other and there's quite a lot of you to match up, so coordinating is an issue. We will do our best to get it done quickly but we do ask for your patience as it could take some time. We're hoping to get some kind of contest going during that time to keep you occupied, so check back for some fun activites :)

Have a great weekend!
~Maryanne

Hi All,

Sorry, I don't have a blog, but here are my questionnaire answers:


1. ) Are you religious? No.
2.) How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? I've been knitting for about two years, and I would consider myself an intermediate knitter with great aspirations!
3.) Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Hmmm, playing around on my computer? Cooking, baking, does constantly being on a diet count as a hobby??
4.) Favorite color(s)? Earth colors, pastels, blues and greens, orange.
5.) Do you collect anything? I don't really collect them, but I like little trinket boxes.
6.) Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? Nope.
7.) Do you have any pets? A dog, a cat, and two goldfish.
8.) Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? I like them all, but french vanilla flavored coffee is a favorite.
9.) Cookies or Sweets? Both, especially if chocolate is one of the ingredients!
10.) Do you knit socks? I haven't yet, but I'd like to.
11.) If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) Things for babies (gets me closer to that instant gratification I so seem to need!), scarves, being to love to knit lace things (although, I'm still a beginner there).
12.) Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? Yes, absolutely. Love to do that with the kids.
13.) Favorite holiday treats? Gingerbread, candy canes, hot chocolate...
14.) Favorite holiday smells? Cookies baking, a fresh live Christmas tree, peppermint, gingerbread...
15.) Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. Pretty traditional - have a tree, stockings, Santa brings presents...
16.)What are your favorite holiday traditions? Decorating the tree with the kids, seeing their excitement when they rush to see what Santa brought, even the whole madness of Christmas shopping!!
17.) Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” my children.
18.) If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? Maybe a beautiful crystal pine tree.
19.) What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given? Anything and everything my children have made and given to me. My favorite gifts to give are my handmade gifts (knitted, of course!).
20.) When do you start your Christmas? Shopping is done year-round (find a great gift at a great price, I'll save it for Christmas), buying a tree and decorating it - about 1-2 weeks before Christmas.
21.) Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? I have for the past three years or so. They're usually photo cards, and the kids decorate the envelopes.
22.) What is your favorite Christmas dish? Don't really know.
23.) Carolers are at your door. What do you do? I've never had carolers at my door, but we'd probably sing with them.
24.) When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas Eve with the whole extended family, Christmas morning from Santa and Mommy.
25.) Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Both.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Janice

Questionnaire Answers For Elizabeth :)

Elizabeth had a small bit of trouble posting these answers herself, so I'm helping her out by posting them here for her :)

1. Are you religious? Somewhat , I believe in live and let live.
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? I feel that I'm at the Intermediate level I love a challenge that knitting brings me.
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? I sew and garden a little but knitting pretty much rules my life
4. Favorite color(s)? Pinks, Reds, Purples, Teals anything bright and pretty
5. Do you collect anything? Snowmen and the occasional dust bunny
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? N\A
7. Do you have any pets? Two indoor spoiled dogs and one very ,very spoiled cat
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? I love flavored coffees and nothing makes me happier than a nice cup of hot coca with a dollop of whip cream.
9. Cookies or Sweets? I love all type of sweets especially homemade, as I love to swap recipes.
10. Do you knit socks? Socks are my passion!!!!!
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) Second choice would be wash clothes they work up so fast plus they make great gifts.
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? I usually hurry our family thru Thanksgiving dinner so that I can put up the tree, to me that is the start of the holiday season plus I love the look of the tree.
13. Favorite holiday treats? Sugar Cookies with icing
14. Favorite holiday smells? Cinnamon and pine
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. In our family we always have our annual "Day after Christmas Cookies" it seems no matter how I plan I never get the sugar cookies done on time. Thru the years this has become a tradition in our little family.
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Every year we all agree to wait until Christmas Day to open our gifts and share but we always give in around 10:30 on Christmas Eve.
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” Getting to spend time with my family and making everybody feel loved and special during the wonderful holiday season.
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? A little elf with a little sparkle and mischievousness for good measurer.
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given? My favorite gift given was to my husband he wanted a book about Bela Lugosi for years but never would get it for himself but as I mentioned I love to be naughty too, so I wrapped in a knitting pattern book jacket. His reaction was priceless, then he began to flip thru the book it was worth it. The best gift that I have received would have to be the year that my mother crochet a whole wedding dress and bridesmaids set for Barbie. To this day it is still one of my favorite gifts.
20. When do you start your Christmas? Depends how long I can hold out before I start telling everyone what they got.
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? Buy and send to a few friends and family
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? Everything I love it all
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Sometimes the local church carols it so lovely when they do.
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas Eve
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both?Both

Questionnaire

Sorry, having difficulties - will post here in the hope it has made the deadline!

Thanks
Carolyn

Questions and Answers


Are you religious? I was raised as Church of Scotland, but now I don’t go to Church, but I do have ”beliefs” and I do pray.
How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced? Taught by my Dad to knit when I was 6 years old, used to knit a lot but lapsed for many years. I have only taken up the hobby again in last couple of years. Therefore beginning all over again! A Born Again Knitter.
Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Making jewellery, all arts and crafts.
Favourite colour(s)? Purples – all shades from lavender to dark hues, I like browns, in fact I like everything except White and Yellow.
Do you collect anything? Happy memories.
Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? Cat fur. I also have an allergy to “harsh wool” next to my skin. My mother used to knit vests when we were kids and I always remember sweating in the vast, hairy, itchy wool and always feeling like you had ’fluff up your nose”.
Do you have any pets? Yes, a rabbit named Hoppy –I sneeze a lot when I am around him but can’t bear to part with him – it’s my daughter Hannah’s bunny.
Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate
Cookies or Sweets? In my dream world -Both!!! – I have a VERY sweet tooth. Actual,y, either is lovely to have.
Do you knit socks? No – last time I knit a pair I was in school and it took me the whole year to finish the project.
If not socks then what? (tell us about your favourite knits). In days of old I did knit a few sweaters; now I have NO time! I knit scarves, hats, gloves, fingerless gloves (for the moment!) and blankets for Hannah’s dolls and bears!
Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? Yes
Favourite holiday treats? Scottish shortbread, chocolates.
Favourite holiday smells? Tangerines, cloves, chocolate, food roasting in the oven.
Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. Well, we still leave out cookies and milk for SANTA and carrots for Rudolph – don’t know how much longer this will last as Hannah, my daughter is 11 ½ now!!! If we are not going to anyone’s for Xmas things proceed at a very leisurely pace throughout the day with lots, and lots of eating!!
What are your favourite holiday traditions? To eat chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. We like to watch the “Wizard of Oz” and I love “The Snowman” where there’s just the story with music and no words and I always cry! Usually play whatever new board games we have on Xmas day.
Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about……”spending time at home, relaxing and being thankful for what I have”
If you were a Christmas ornament you would be……? A special one? – one that people take out year after year.
What was your favourite gift you’ve ever received? Or given? Mm, difficult one – usually whatever hand-made item my daughter made at school. She also bought me some lavender body spray which she knows I love.
When do you start your Christmas? July – I try to start buyng in little “bits and pieces”. When I lived in Australia we actually had a Xmas in July event which was absolutely fantastic with music and real Xmas food and presents – the best one ever!
Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? Yes, try to make for “special people” and buy the rest.
What is your favourite Christmas dish? Well, I like everything – roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts, gravy, roast beef, etc. etc. etc.!! Chocolate anything!
Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Be nice to them, Singalong.
When do you open presents? Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? If we cannot resist, maybe just open one on Xmas Eve and the rest on Xmas morning. I have been known to carefully unwrap a present from under the tree before Xmas, have a peek and then re-wrap it for Xmas day..tut!..tut!.
Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Usually just Hannah and I if friends are otherwise busy (no family here), oh and Hoppy the rabbit.

Swap Questionnaire is Up!

Hi fellow swap pals,

I did it! My questionnaire is up...on the deadline date. Better late than never. It's on my blog here.

Kris :)

The Eagle (or perhaps I should say the elf) has landed!

I was puttering around the blogosphere when I discovered someone's questionnaire, all filled out and informative. That is when I realized that I had never posted my answers anywhere, And there was a deadline to meet! So.....if you travel over to my blog, knittingsymphony.blogspot.com, you will discover everything I could find to say about Christmas inspired by the prompting of the 25 Questions. Now I have to go take a nap... (because I worked last night, not because the questions were so hard!) - Karen

Just posted!

I have my questionnaire up and ready to go on my Blog.

Cheers!
Alice

Questionaire-I don't have a blog

1.Are you religious? Yes, I am Christian
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? Intermediate
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Counted Cross Stitch, Reading
4. Favorite color(s)? Earth Tones
5. Do you collect anything? No
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? No
7. Do you have any pets? 2 Black Labs Buddy & Benny
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? Coffee
9. Cookies or Sweets? Sweets
10. Do you knit socks? No
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) Felted Tote Bags & Prayer Shawls
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? Yes
13. Favorite holiday treats? Chocolate Crinkles
14. Favorite holiday smells? Peppermint & Spruce
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. Totally Traditional with a big Breakfast on Christmas Morning and church on Christmas Eve.
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Baking cookies with my kids and driving around looking at christmas lights.
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” My kids and family
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? Ribbon
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given? Hand made things
20. When do you start your Christmas? Day after Thanksgiving-put up lights on the house and decorate the tree and house
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? I send pre-made store bought cards due to the amount sent.
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? Shepard's Pie
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? Give out candy canes
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas eve with extended family, Christmas Morning with husband and children.
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Both

I've posted!

My questionnaire has been posted to my blog, link the side panel 'Sharon S'!

I've posted!

My questionnaire has been posted to my blog, link the side panel 'Sharon S'!

The Qustions.

You will find my answers at my blog.
Irene from Denmark
http://denblyviol.blogspot.com

Excited to begin!

I have posted my questionnaire on my blog here! I can't wait to get started! I'm trying to get myself started on X-Mas knitting...

~Alicia

Getting ahead of myself...

I know I should wait until I get my assignment and get to know my downstream gal, but I'm nearly done with the major prezzie already... hopefully it'll be appropriate. If not I'll just give it to someone else and make another. :) I've got the rest of the package goodies going, too. I'm having way too much fun! Hee hee!

WooHoo the 15th is coming upon us!!

Hi all I just htought I would drop a quick Hello and wish everyone a awesome and blessed week! I am getting ready to go have photos done today is my 1st wedding anniversay. Can't believe it has been a year already. Well I need to scoot and get ready, just want to say hello y'all must be as excited as I am lol.

Cheryl ~ TX
http://ladywatkins.blogspot.com

Questionaire posted!!

Hi all! Just wanted to let you know I've posted my answers on my blog!
PrairieGirl Knits

Merry Christmas from Oregon

I've posted my questionnaire and can't wait to get started!

My questionnaire is up :)

Hege

Questionnaire Posted 9/2 Entry

My questionnaire is posted on My Blog Can't wait for the festivities to begin.

My Ouestionnaire

My Questionnaire is now posted! I can't wait to get a partner and start sharing what I have gotten from my partner on my blog.

my questionnaire

is up and filled out on my blog. I can't wait to get a partner to spoil and to see what every body gives and gets.

My questionnaire!

Hello there!

Norway here :-) I have posted my questionnaire on my blog, http://strikkestua.blogdrive.com ! Are we going to have fun, or are we going to have fun ?????

Love Vigdis (vis2vas) from Norway

Greetings from Austria!

Hi, everybody!
I posted my questionnaire on my blog:
www.spinnwebe.info
Looking forward to the exchange,
Spinne

I have also placed the questionary on my blog. I'm so looking forward to this swap.
Monique.

I'm Legal Now!! Check out my blog

Hi All,

I just posted my questionnaire.

Questionnaire is up!

I'm happy to be part of the Christmas Around the World Swap! My questionnaire is up on my blog. More than you wanted to know, probably!

Huzzah!

Answers are up!

New Blog!!!

I have to inform you that my old blog crached so I got a new one on blogspot: My blog

I have pasted everyting to the new blog including the questionairese...

My answers

I created a blog and posted my answers there. It's at:

http://maryknits.blogspot.com/

How can I link it to my name along the right? Anyone know?

Mary

Posted Questionnaire

I can't wait for this swap to start. Like many of you, I also posted the questionnaire to my blog. Check it out here!

My Answers Have been Posted

I have posted my Answers to all the ?s I am really looking forward to this Exchange and I have already started on some of the things that I found Patterns for. I only Crochet so I hope that my pal will enjoy what I am Makeing . http://bibutterflies.blogspot.com/


Dianne

Answers Published

Hello Swappers,

My answers have been published on my blog Nautical Knitter. Have a look if you like.

Fair Winds,
DK

Questionnaire posted for Kim M.

Hello everyone! I have posted the answers to the questionniare on my blog. I am really looking forward to participating in this swap. I've been looking around at the other participants and have found some really nice blogs out there.

Kim
The Misplaced Midwesterner

answers to the questionnaire

Wow, it took a while but I've answered all the answers of the quistionnaire and posted it on my blog So hope you know now a little bit more about me.. I'm looking forward to the swap..


Annemieke

Hello

I'm very happy to be able to participate in this swap! I am new to this and find it intriguing. I've had a peek at many of the blogs. It's been fun getting to know a little about everyone, all the while trying to guess with whom I may be matched.

Here is my questionnaire.

smiles & meows,

Jenny

Let the Swap Begin!

I'm so excited about this swap and finding out about others' traditions and holiday favorites. I've posted my questionnaire on my blog at : http://roma-ryansmommy.blogspot.com/

Roma

Answers

I posted my responses yesterday morning - I am also looking so forward to finding out who my partner is! Happy Labor Day, y'all!

Questionnaire

I posted my questionnaire on my blog. I have lots of ideas for this swap and can't wait to get my pal's name so I can get started!

My Questionnaire

I posted my questionnaire answer at my blog. I can't wait to get paired up.

Jenn

Done!

Answers posted...

Hi all -

I've posted my answers to the Christmas questions on my blog... I'm looking forward to reading everyone else's answers and I can't wait to get our swap partners!

Happy Knitting & Merry Christmas!
- JavaNut (aka Debra)

Questionnaire

Hi all - I've filled in the swap questionnaire on my blog. I'm so looking forward to this swap and can't wait to find out who my partner is.
Here's a bit of Welsh for you all: Merry Christmas = Nadolig Llawen
Have a good week everyone.

Had some difficulties with google/blogger

None of my existing email-accounts was accepted. But now I want to say how happy I am to be here. I just finished the questionnaire. It is published on my blog.

Happy knitmas to everyone :-)

Andrea

Hello from Denmark

Hi everyone

Just wanna tell you how happy I am to participate in this swap ;o)

Have just filled out my questinaire and blogged it....... Look forward to this swap - sound so fantastic !!!

Hugs from
Hanne C in Denmark

Christmas Around The World Questionnaire!

We know you have all been waiting patiently (thank you!) for the questionnaire! As today is the first official day of the swap, we are ready to post it for all of you to complete and enjoy. You'll notice that there's 25 questions......one for each of the 25 days of the Christmas season!

1. Are you religious?
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced?
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting?
4. Favorite color(s)?
5. Do you collect anything?
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?
7. Do you have any pets?
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?
9. Cookies or Sweets?
10. Do you knit socks?
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits)
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do?
13. Favorite holiday treats?
14. Favorite holiday smells?
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate.
    
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions?
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....”
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….?
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given?
20. When do you start your Christmas?
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them?
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish?
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do?
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning?
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both?

Please post your questionnaire, complete with answers, to your own blog within 2 weeks of today (by midnight September 15th). If you do not have your own blog, you must post your questionnaire answers to the Swap blog. Any questions, feel free to contact me or Kasia, and most of all: Have Fun!!

So Excited!

I am ssssoooo excited I got in on this swap! I just love Christmas, and the spirit of giving. Can't wait to find out who my partner is. I've already got a few ideas for the package ;-)