2015 Plushie Swap! All done! :)

[Skeen]

All done! 
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Arena’s swap requirements:

http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,309316.0.html


This swap is for plushie enthusiasts! Some sewing skill is required, whether it be by hand or on a machine, but you don’t have to have made a pony specifically before. 

Important Dates :

Sign-ups: December 14 through December 29
Reference checks: Ongoing through December 29
Partner assignments: On or before December 31
Check-in: January 31  (PM me photos of your progress at this time)
Shipping date: March 2, 1015

Spoiler

I reserve the right to deny entry into this swap to anyone not meeting the minimum requirements. 

General requirements:

All members must be 16 or older. 
Must have at least 1 feedback for swaps of any kind, and at least 10 feedbacks total.  I will accept feedback from other sites. 
No negative swap feedback
Shipping within the US must be trackable.  If you are overseas your postal receipt will be fine. 


Before we begin:

Fill out the following form and PM it to me.  Put “Plushie Swap” in the title so I can keep organized.


Arena name:
Email:
Real name and address:
Can you ship overseas?

Link to examples of your work: 

Ponies you would like as a plush (no more than 6.  Please keep it limited to Hasbro ponies of any generation):

If your partner can crochet, would you prefer a crocheted pony or a standard sewn plushie? 


Would you care to receive a non-traditional style of plushie, i.e. pony loaf, round pony puffball, etc?


(I will try to partner up people who would like crochet with people who can crochet, and people who would love a non-traditional pony with people who can sew alternate styles, but if the numbers do not favor this type of pairing you may not get exactly the type of pony you’re most hoping for.)

Are you allergic to any materials or pets?

Do you have pets or smoke in your sewing area?

Is there anything you would NOT like to receive?
(This swap does not require extras to be sent.  You may send extras if you wish.  If you don’t want things like confetti in your swap package or if you have allergies to anything make sure you tell me. )



When I receive your forms I will begin background checks.  When you are cleared I will let you know via PM, and put your name in the official participant list in the swap thread.  Your partner will be assigned via PM on or before December 31.

You will have a month before the check-in.  When you PM me on the check-in date, please provide clear pictures of your work at that time so that I can see your progress. You do not have to be finished or even nearly done at this point.  Please do not miss the check-in date.  I will send you your partner’s address at this time.

You must be cleared to ship before you do so.  This ensures that there are no flakers who drop off the face of the earth after receiving their packages.  Once you are cleared, you must ship by the shipping date and PM me the tracking number for your package.  Overseas participants, a scan of the postal receipt will suffice.  You do not have to purchase expensive tracking.

PARTICIPANTS:

Skeen (Hostess - sent check-in to hathorcat) (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
ZennaBug - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Uninu - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
karma - checked in (done) RECEIVED SHIPPED
CoonhoundBetty - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Roogna - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Tilas - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Tribble79 - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Maddie - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
pinkkittywinks - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Angelberries - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
rosierjay - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
tsukikakushi - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
AnitasMom - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
Emberfly - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED
NinaMarie - checked in (done) SHIPPED RECEIVED

[CoonhoundBetty]

woo hoo!!

 

[NovelNerd]

Yeah plushe swap! OMG I cannot find a pic of the pony I did last year for my example. Where did it go?

[Roogna]

huzzah! will work on this asap!

[Tribble79]

Sign me up.... Filling out form tonight!

[ponygirl74]

I wish I could but I'll be stalking this, I don't have any swap feedback or enough feedback total (I crochet animals, been crocheting for 5 years now)

[Tilas]

I'm in, sent you a PM!

[Karma]

mine is sent. I'll cross my fingers, if I'm accepted this will be my first big swap since the card swap 

[ZennaBug]

PM sent!    I love plushies so much and I can't resist lol.  I'll have to go out looking for a pattern that I like now!  I think I'll wait to make sure I'm in and then see what my partner likes.  I haven't sewn a plush in a zillion years, but I can sew most anything else, so I am confident that I can make something cute. 

[archidraca]

I think I want to do this! But I don't know... 

[Uninu]

Will send a PM in a minute, can't resist this!

[Skeen]

I think I want to do this! But I don't know... 

Oh, go on then!    We'd love to have you! 


ZennaBug - I can recommend dolphinwing's pattern, definitely!  She's made patterns in all sizes from filly/colt up to Celestia, and they've all gone together like magic.  That's the pattern I use on all my plushies!  Modified, of course.   

[ZennaBug]

What's the best fabric to sew with?  Minky is so soft, but is it easy to sew?  I have worked with fleece a ton and I love it, but I really want to make something soft and awesome. 

[Tribble79]

Yay!!! I'm in.... Can't wait to get started... so excited LOL... I love making plushies though I've not made a huge amount.

I've only sewn with felt up to this point but I hope that I get a partner who wants a crochet pony as I want to try my hand at that....

[ZennaBug]

ZennaBug - I can recommend dolphinwing's pattern, definitely!  She's made patterns in all sizes from filly/colt up to Celestia, and they've all gone together like magic.  That's the pattern I use on all my plushies!  Modified, of course.   

I'll have a peek.  I also found a cute lying down pony pattern.  I think I'll wait and see what gen my partner prefers and then go from there.