Gauging Interest: Plushie Swap

[Freeindeed]

About two years ago I hosted a Plushie Swap on the old version of the Arena... since that time, pony plushie making has absolutely exploded. I thought I might like to host a second Plushie Swap, if enough people are interested.

During the first Plushie Swap, I separated the categories by size. I believe this time, I would like to try to separate by generation. G4-inspired plushies would have their own separate category, and G1-G3-inspired plushies would be the second category. Like the last time, people would be welcome to join both categories if they wished.

This won't be a newbie swap though... I will expect good feedback from all participants, especially since plushie making is such a big thing right now. 

But anyway, if anyone is interested, please post! Or if you have any questions, let me know.

*Approved - kaoskat 4-26-2013

[kaoskat]

Sounds like a neat idea!

[RedKitsune]

It would be an interesting swap to watch, I just hope there are enough plushie makers around to join. I know I have been trying very hard to get a commission of a FIM spike, without much luck xD

[Whoa1234]

I'd love to join!
This sounds super awesome!!!

[Sarahlacewing]

I have never done a plushie before. Is this a swap where you must demonstrate examples of plushie work?

[Kazzellin]

I'd love to join also, but I've both never made a pony plushie before (hense my hunting the patterns) and also am already in three swaps, so am automatically out of it.

That being said though, what time-frame were you considering? I may be done with one or two of them by the time you get this one rolling. :3

[jwalraven]

Would this strictly be normal plushies or would there be a crochet/knit category if there are enough people?

[AnnaPommes]

are you sure about the two categories? i mean, i wouldn´t mind making a pony (or friend) from any generation.
and yes, crotched could be an option? patchwork ponies could be an opinion (patterned fabric and button eyes).
but for everyones wishlist personally?

[Starly]

It would be an interesting swap to watch, I just hope there are enough plushie makers around to join. I know I have been trying very hard to get a commission of a FIM spike, without much luck xD

I know a few people who make him!

[naylastar]

It would be great if there could be a beginner category for people like me who want to try their hand at it or maybe haven't got up to the same skill level as others. If there was, I'd jump at this:) It's something I've been meaning to practise anyway so it would be ideal.

[Uninu]

I would love to join, but only after February as my swap list is full until then.

[AusMLP]

The last Plushie Swap was great, depending on the time frames I might join again

[tsukikakushi]

I'd be interested depending on the feedback requirements. I've got a few swaps under my belt here, and would love to join!

[Freeindeed]

I'm glad to see some interest in the swap!

Yes, crochet/amigurumi would be allowed again.

As for the categories, that's the part I'm still not sure of... I was initially thinking G4 should have its own category, since it's so popular for plushie making, and G4 folks might not want to make other generations, or might not be familiar with them. But several of you have made a good point about separating by skill level (like Beginner vs. Experienced). I would certainly love to include people who haven't made plushies before... there were some people who were new to plushie making in the last swap, and everyone did a great job! So no, you don't need to have made a plushie before... as long as you have enough feedback (and aren't in too many other swaps, of course) you will be welcome to join the swap. And I will keep pondering the categories.

Last time we had a working time of 3 months, which seemed to work for everyone... if there is enough interest I will probably open up sign-ups sometime in early to mid February.

[Sarahlacewing]

Sounds good to me.  Is needle felting also an option or are we sticking to strictly the more traditional plushies?