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heide

heide
Date Joined: August 9, 2007
Last Online: May 10, 2011
Birthday: June 1, 1972
Country: United States
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About Me

I am a newish sewing addict, also would like to have more time in my life for gardening and baking and all sorts of crafting.

Trying to be better about eco-living, eliminating plastic from our home, opting for fair trade products, etc.

I'm married to a salesman by day and rock star by night; we have a little daughter named Delma and a second one due in September; have 3 cats who are getting a bit more exercise now that there's a toddler in the house to chase them; I have a fulltime job as a business analyst, blah blah blah...; I'm a vegetarian; want to get more into gardening and composting; am trying to make our home very hip and fabulous!

I love: sewing, anything white or brown (white is probably my fav color) anything with hip/mod colors and prints like brown, white, aqua, pink, avocado, hip/mod/retro fabrics, my cats (though I don't really like cutesy cat-themed things), family, music, chocolate (but trying to lose baby weight!), good-smelling things (warm, spicy, baked-goods scents), aprons, reading, decorating (mid-century modern), studying Judaism, playing hookey, tofu:) !

I like practical things. Though ephemera and ATCs are very cool and I like looking at them, I don't personally have much use for them. I don't collect papers and things, unless they're note cards or something that I can use, I only like embellishments that I could realistically use in sewing projects etc.

I love to hand make items for swaps, and love to receive handmade items too. I'd far prefer to receive one, two or a few handmades than a package full of store-bought bits and bobs.

NOT INTO: cutesy stuff, Disney-themed things (though I do like their movies), "country" style quilts/crafts/etc, frilly things, gold jewelry, floral-scented things, Christian themed things, ATC supplies, stickers, scrapbook supplies. ***HOWEVER, I will always rate fairly, even if I receive things I don't love or can't use!!! :)

ALLERGIC TO all animal fibers, ie wool, alpaca, etc.

VEGETARIAN, so I don't eat any candies with gelatin (ie Altoids, marshmallows, gummies, etc.)

Anxiously awaiting the day when my daughter is old enough for dollhouses and wooden food and kitchen toys, though she may not be able to ever get near them since I'll be playing with them all the time. I'll be sure to tell her all about how fun they are, though.

Favorite Crafts

Sewing, embroidery (modern cool stuff, like Jenny Hart, The New Crewel, Doodle-Stitching, etc), cooking, baking, gardening, home decorating (fantasy: mid-century modern; reality: Ikea), making aprons, making cool baby clothes and burp cloths, interested in making stuffies/softies (child-safe ones), interested in learning to quilt.

Also interested in making toys for my daughter, to have more hand-crafted and less China-made toys in the house.

Fancy crafty heroes: Martha Stewart, Amy Karol (Angry Chicken blog), Hillary Lang (Wee Wonderfuls blog), Aimee Ray, Denyse Schmidt, Amy Butler, Heather Bailey...

Favorite Music

Mika, Madonna, Coldplay, Cocteau Twins, Will Oldham, Palace, Superwolf, Tori Amos, Ani Difranco (but not her last few albums), The Beatles, The Carpenters, David Bowie, Iron and Wine, Jane's Addiction, L'Avventura, Massive Attack, Tricky, Radiohead, REM, Smashing Pumpkins, Wilco, Rufus Wainwright, Mary J. Blige, En Vogue, Erykah Badu, Maxwell, Lauryn Hill, Liz Phair, Kings of Leon, Kristin Hersh, The Breeders, The Pixies, Bjork, Beck, Aimee Mann, Cibo Matto, Pizzicato Five, Fiona Apple, Joanna Newsom, Joni Mitchell, Ryan Adams, The White Stripes... Disco, classic rock, modern rock, alt country...

Favorite Television

24, Curb your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Big Love, DH, Top Chef, Top Design, Project Runway, Workout, Hell's Kitchen, Star Trek NG, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Ellen, General Hospital, House, So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol, Heroes, Kathy Griffin D-List, Kitchen Nightmares, Private Practice, Brothers & Sisters...

Ratings

akrsouth rated for Aprons with Profile Surprise on Aug 14, 2008
5
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Comment: so cute
stacirose rated for Handmade Judaica Swap - Int'l on Aug 12, 2008
5
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Comment: It's absolutely beautiful...and my very first one! It's truly lovely and one-of-a-kind, which I love, too! :D
5
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Comment: what a great surprise + excellent idea. i plan on hanging it in my office/craft room. love it!!
ladyb rated for My Favorite Fabric Craft Swap on Jul 7, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful fabric photo album. It certainly will be filled quickly. Oh and I love the matching tissue cover. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much! :o)
SacredYoli rated for Craft lovers begin your crafting on Jul 3, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you for the adorable photo album and tissue holder! I will use them both!
PostMuse rated for HANDMADE NOTECARD SWAP on May 24, 2008
5
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Comment: Wow Heide! These are amazing! Thank you very, very much.
Response: So glad you like them. Thanks for the heart!
wygirl rated for Color Me Silly Swap (USA ONLY) on May 19, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely package :)
Response: You're very welcome, and thanks for the heart! It was so hard to package up those jelly bellies and not eat them all myself. ;)
Midnite1961 rated for HANDMADE NOTECARD SWAP on May 19, 2008
5
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Comment: They were adorable ty
OhMy rated for Matryoshka Doll on Apr 4, 2008
5
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Comment: Thankyou! She is very pretty! (I am sorry i forgot to rate! Don't know how i missed it!) Love Jess
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Comment: I came home from a long day at work to this lovely swap package. It brought a smile to my face! A lovely tissue holder and photo album - great choice on the fabric; it is perfect. Thank you again for a great swap, and great communication! :)
Carmel rated for Handmade Wish List Swap #2 on Feb 21, 2008
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Comment: I've never been so sorry for the fact you can only give one heart... This pakage was so thoughtful, and really touched me.. i just loved everything in it! it was as if you knew me since ever and chose jusy the things and colors that would make me the happiest!! And the dear magnets... what a great idea!! Thank you so so much!! from the bottom of my heart :) Carmel
hoppyloo rated for Handmade Apron With A Twist on Feb 19, 2008
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Comment: Oh My Goodness! This is a fabulous apron! I looove it! Its so me! And the pretty extras too.... thank you so much :) Wish I could give lots more than one heart!
gatorsmom rated for MY DAY Photo Swap on Feb 14, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the great pictures~!
alifromourpatch rated for MY DAY Photo Swap on Feb 12, 2008
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Comment: There is nothing worse than having an ill child ~ I hope your daughter is better soon! Thanks for the photos.
mizuuko rated for MY DAY Photo Swap on Feb 12, 2008
5
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Comment: I'm forgiving you any late-sending because that girl is cute and lively and SURELY demanding :) But I'd gladly hear more of you ^^!
Response: Thanks! :)
Shirley rated for MY DAY Photo Swap on Feb 12, 2008
5
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Comment: Your daughter is lovely, I hope she gets well soon!
eaubaby rated for I Want Hearts the Honest Way on Feb 7, 2008
5
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Comment: What a great package! So much fun to open. And I was in the middle of a terrible cold so I put the tissues in my purse right away. Also, the bottle opener keychain desguised as a button? So great. Thanks!
5
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful package. You definitely read my profile and made a package just for me. Thank you for making my day. I've already started playing with some of the items. The handmade set is so cool!!!!
purplepassion rated for January Pink & Lime Swap - on Jan 23, 2008
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Comment: Oh, I just love handmade items...Thanks so much for all the wonderful pink/green handmade goodies!!!
Response: I'm so glad you like the package I put together. Thanks for the heart!!!
purplewhimsy rated for Doll Quilts on Jan 23, 2008
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Comment: WOW! What an AMAZING quilt, especially since this is your first one! You are a natural! Now I'm afraid to make mine! LOL! Thank you for such a cute quilt...I love all those little bear faces, and the birdies, and that polka dot fabric is so adorable!

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5.0000 43 2 2
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Comments

stacirose on Oct 19, 2009:

Sign up for this swap ends on Thursday! Please join me and the Jewish Swappers for a repeat of this fun swap! :D

Hanukah Harry

Thanks very much!!

RachelB on Sep 12, 2008:

THANK YOU so much for angelling the homemade Judaica swap! Strangely it arrived in the same post as a bunch of photos from my mum so it was pressed into use immediately! Its lovely and the thought is really appreciated

hippofairy on Aug 8, 2008:

thank you for the pretty botanical fabric and blue thread for the Nuts for Sewing group's Winner Take All FQ & thread #4 game! they really are perfect! :)

RogueArtist on Jul 3, 2008:

Hello!

We haven't seen you around the forums lately. Be sure and check in with us at the Wild Women group forum soon! We've got lots happening and would love to see you there

thanks

1CrazyQuilter on Jun 30, 2008:

thanks so much for the great YGM package, I love the charms and teas!!

Chickpea on Mar 24, 2008:

The first swap is up in the Vegans Kick Ass group!

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/13688

biasbabe on Mar 12, 2008:

Welcome to the Nuts for Sewing Group

Bearynice on Mar 2, 2008:

Just wondering if you have received my apron yet Bev

jarrettjags on Feb 11, 2008:

Hi Heide, I am one of your partners in the homemade craft swap. I have been studying your profile and have come up with a fun idea! I will be working on this soon and cant wait to send it!! Have a great day! Jennifer

MusingsofaSouthernGirl on Jan 31, 2008:

Thanks so much for joining the spring handbag swap!

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