January 2011 Magic Yarn Ball Swap

Hey, this is my first magic carn ball swap so I have a few questions: - What's the weight of one larger skein of yarn or two small skeins of yarn? In Germany we can buy yarn mostly in a skein of 50 gramms(that would be 1.76 ounces) or 100 gramms (that would be 3.53 ounces I think). So how much of our small German skeins shall I use? - How much should the approximate value of the thing that I put inside the yarn ball? 5 dollars or 10 dollars or more?

Trinity - I have done magic ball on Ravelry. I have found per my experience (not the requirements of this swap - which our Host will have to advise us of) that I used about 2-3 balls of yarn. The yarn was about 109 yards (50grm) each. That seemed to provide a thicker dense ball that covered all the goodies I crammed inside :D. Plus @300 yards is a good amount for one full project be it shawl, scarf, etc that I imagine we all might be creating right now. <3 Charity

What about flakers? I participated in the last one your hosted and was flaked on. How can we eliminate that this round? I really want to participate.

Well I fear that you cannot eliminate flakers in any swaps =( Becauce you never know if someone will flake if he hasn't flaked before...

to answer some of your questions....... I did say in the description it's senders choice, and it would be good to use one large skein, or 2 smaller skeins.I agree with atomiclulu that around 300 yards is a good amount, but it isn't a requirement for this swap.

and, as far as flakers/being flaked on. that is sooo difficult!!! the BEST thing to do is if you have been flaked on, make sure you RATE!!! so next time they sign up for a swap, the host can see that on the profile, and not let them in the swap!!!

I can try to angel some swaps, if needed, and as always, if anyone can volunteer to angel, just send me a message, and if we need anyone to angel, i'll let you know!! :o)

i'm all ready to assign partners, just waiting for the option in my settings!!! :o) soooooooo excited, I LOVE these magic yarn ball swaps!!! i hope you all do as well!! <3

mine is all lovingly wrapped and off in the mail!!! bellenbee be on the look-out it's coming your way...baring blizzard, flood, National holiday... V.

So excited to get started on mine!

Cinderella - I volunteer to angel. Especially for magic ball, its just as easy to wind up some treats for a friend who maybe got flaked on as creating a MB for my partner. PM me if you need details to keep for Angel Squad.

You are sweet @atomiclulu - @cinderella730 did you ever get yours from last time? I was never angelled for last time either I just added atomiclulu to your Flickr group - will skip February's swap but might join in the March one - I sure hope this goes pleasantly for all involved because these are such fabulous swaps.

Are we posting USPS tracking to you Cinderella ? Mailing today didnt know if you wanted those. Let me know :)

SewCraftyMommy (who posted above) was the partner I sent to. I sent my magic yarn ball out 1/20/11 - I'm certain it could've made it to NY by now, but I haven't heard from her. Worried that the parcel was lost by the USPS (that happens, ugh!) I emailed her 3 days ago and still no reply. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Ayates - I have not heard from anyone. I am going to try one last round of messages here on SB. My partner received hers but the USPS lost postage and charged her. While trying to work that out I am sending an extra gift to her. I have not heard from the person who was supposed to send to me, or our hostess and I have tried - Flickr, her blog, and here. : ( Seems very disorganized. There should be USPS tracking mailed to every hostess on send out dates and other details in a swap.