Participants:
@Immaculata 
@Kwality570
@irid3sc3nt to @jemimah
@jemimah @irid3sc3nt
@Kwality570 @Immaculata
Special participant:
@Immaculata @AIMR in a seperate private swap with the same theme 
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woo! I’m signing up.
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I’m contemplating…
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I may have purchased more Prairie Schooler patterns.
I may also need to keep a list of what I own so I don’t order doubles.
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I’m going to sign up - I’m going to be away for some of the crafting time, and actually this project will be a good portable travel thing to work on.
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I officially signed you guys up, welcome to the swap! @Abbeeroad it would be really cool if you’re able to join us!
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I can’t join you guys officially, but I am making something for spring and will participate in spirit!
My stitching supplies are not getting packed until the very last minute!
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I’m going to be super busy for a while with work including lots of extra hours, but I’m sure I can get some stitching time in for some R&R.
I just sent in my questionnaire and look forward to getting partners.
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I extended the deadline!! So, anyone still in doubt, you’ve got 24 hours left to sign up!
As I’m typing this, it’s 18 March 11.30am in the GMT+1 time zone. I’m extending the deadline until 19 March 12:00pm, so that’s 24 hours from now.
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Everyone should have their partner’s Q in their inbox. Let me know if I made any mistakes!
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Yay! I’m excited to start working, but I’m waiting on a pattern to come in the mail. It finally made it to Denver, so maybe it’ll be here tomorrow or Thursday. 
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Yay! I’m looking forward to getting started soon 
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I’m having an issue with my cross stitch fabric. It has a crease right down the middle that isn’t coming out with an iron! My MIL suggested I use a damp cloth on it then iron over that to steam it back into place. I thought I wasn’t supposed to get the fabric wet so I haven’t messed with it further. Any suggestions?
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Oh no! I’ve had to deal with that at times, it is a bother. I’ve usually sprayed or even completely rinsed it in water, and then ironed the damp fabric to get out creases. Personally, I often wash finished embroideries too, I’ve never had a problem with dyes running, although some reds might need to be tested first. I iron them on the back with a folded towel underneath, so the stitches don’t get crushed.
Was there a label that said this particular fabric shouldn’t be washed? If it’s cotton it should be fine to use steam or water.
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I usually buy in pieces from my local shop. I haven’t encountered a problem where a significant crease is right down the middle. I’ll try getting it wet and seeing how it turns out. In the meantime, I found cross stitch fabric in my stash that is larger and will work better.
Now I’ve misplaced the embroidery thread I purchased 
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A lot of cross stitch fabric is lightly starched when you buy it, like quilting fabric. After washing it might be a little less stiff. But unless you’re using special hand dyed or extremely cheap, off-brand fabric in a bright colour I wouldn’t worry about water.
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I’m still not home but I’ve been looking through Prairie Schooler patterns online and I think I’ve found what I want to stitch for my partners. And the best thing, I already own those patterns so I can start as soon as I get home. I think I’ve probably got the fabric and thread in stash, too.
Have you guys decided on patterns already?
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I have! I have so many patterns that I really want to do!
I am going to gather my threads and get started as soon as I finish my IYP project. I am in the home stretch and then, it will be stitching or knitting since I am packing up all of my sewing fabrics and tools!
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I think so? I’m a bit limited with what I can find online here, but there are a few cute options 
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Yup! I have everything I need now. I started the day before yesterday (I had to knit a washcloth yesterday.) I’m adding a bit more to a pattern, nothing crazy. Should be fun!
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