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heatherknits

heatherknits
Date Joined: July 10, 2017
Last Online: June 6, 2025

Country: United States
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About Me

6/4/2025 I have had to travel unexpectedly due to family health issues so I will be away for the next 10 days or so. I will do my best to monitor any mail USPS tells me is arriving, but I may be rating late. I anticipate all swaps going out on time.

5/22/25: I have a bad feeling that I didn't put enough postage on a couple of swaps the other day because I tried doing math in my head - if yours is one, I really apologize and let me know so I can do something about it!

My threes These two ratings are from the same incident 7 years ago. I used to travel a lot for work for weeks at a time, with dates that were sometimes a moving target. I completed both swaps for the same partner before a trip and left them for the postman to pick up. My mistake. They were inside my mailbox when I returned home. I don't live in that city anymore, and due to the current Administration, I am currently not working, therefore not traveling for weeks or months to parts unknown. Anyway, it was frustrating, and as a result, I took a break that wasn't intended to last 7 years (except apparently for a few swaps in 2021) but I am back now.

Swapping notes

  • If I have not rated you, I either haven't received the swap or I am out of town. I will try to put notes here when I am away. My sense of time is a little fluid, and I won't rate down for a couple of days' discrepancy, because I probably didn't notice, but I track my swaps, and if it has been weeks with no communication, well...

  • I send all swaps. If you haven't received it, please contact me before rating down. I will resend.

About me Yes, totally neuro-spicy in case you were wondering.

Lately I've gotten some fantastic mail with multiple different postage stamps on it - I love this! If you have random stamps that need a home, put them on my envelope!

A new developing set of interests is tarot, witchcraft, conjure, voodoo, hoodoo, and rootwork. If you have exposure to or experience with any of these areas and can work them into any swap, feel free!

I am also an avid scuba diver and love anything ocean-related, especially sea life, though beaches and boats are also on the list.

See info at the bottom of my profile for outgoing WISHLISTS and TAGS.

I am a well-traveled professional in international health and I love to knit. You will never catch me without at least an emergency sock knitting project in my purse, and usually a shawl in my computer bag. I am from New England and have lived in the western US as well as the south, and other places around the world. Swapping is probably an excuse for me to further indulge my love of paper, stamps, stickers, postcards, and possibly to discover new loves.

Favorite Crafts

Lately I am doing more sketching/ painting/ doodling, trying out different media, both the background and the application.

Knitting - I knit socks, scarves, shawls, and sweaters. I love most types of wool and most any colors, including un-dyed, and anything involving silk! I stay away from man-made fibers and usually don't knit with cotton, though occasionally with hemp. Knitting is my one true love! My favorite things to knit are one-skein shawls or socks from tonal solids, and I love lace and texture.

Collage - I am out of the habit, but I did collage with wild abandon in my younger days, and have been recently inspired by @bluehairedmary showing me some of her ATCs.

Sewing - My ambitions run bigger than my ability to complete projects, but I have many small patchwork projects in mind, and may be able to use that inspiration for ATCs as well. I also occasionally sew garments I can actually wear.

Since joining Swap-bot, I discovered that I like making mini flip books, and I make tons of handmade envies.

Postcard likes

Postcards

I love unique postage stamps, so if you have 'em, use 'em!

  • black and white
  • textiles (e.g., fabric, quilt, textile art)
  • local or unusual art (like, not your museum faves seen on printed products everywhere)
  • risqué / burlesque / pinup
  • Vintage-style travel posters
  • Greetings from ...

Except for the above, not too into touristy PCs.

Coffee and tea!

I prefer coffee to tea, but I participate in tea swaps now and again. I like black tea, herbal (mint, lavender, lemongrass), berry, citrus, and hibiscus, don't like green tea as much though I just found one with lemongrass that I like, and do not like Earl Grey. But I love Lady Grey!

Favorite Books

CURRENT: ACOTAR series. My book tastes lately run the gamut: fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, science/culture/other readable non-fiction (like, help me as a lay person understand your complicated but super interesting topic!)

Yes Please

  • Tarot / oracle / voodoo / conjure / magick (but no witch hats please)
  • Handmade envies
  • Unique / colorful / vintage postage stamps
  • Patchwork
  • Washi with images (vs. geometrics or solid)
  • Collage
  • Knitting
  • Fashion, sewing, patterns
  • Saturated colors, jewel tones, neons
  • Ocean themes
  • Travel themes
  • Botanical imagery
  • Anatomical imagery
  • Watercolor look
  • Pen and ink drawings
  • Vintage travel poster images
  • Hawaii
  • Southwest (light on the kokopelli tho)
  • Art deco
  • Atomic era / mid-century
  • Woodblock / lino cut prints
  • African print and textiles
  • Vlisco / Uniwax / Woodin
  • Yarn (natural fiber) - prefer tonal, kettle-dyed, or solid to variegated; self-striping and speckled OK
  • Animals: turtles, sharks, cats, dragons, birds, ocean life, herons/egrets
  • Japanese paper (origami, stationery, PCs)

No thanks

  • At this point, I'm good on the small bits of scrap paper. I haven't been using them, and I generate them myself!
  • Vintage book pages and random "ephemera" like blank receipt pages or waitstaff order pad pages
  • Random memo pages and post-its
  • Stickers with words (unless it's clever)
  • Teas with spices, vanilla, or caramel (except chai)
  • Religious messaging
  • Kids stuff (Kawaii OK; Disney, I'll pass on it thanks)
  • Teacher reward stickers
  • Glitter
  • Brown / tan / beige / khaki / taupe
  • Platitudes and planner-related text
  • Pastels exclusively
  • Holiday imagery
  • Boho / shabby chic

Wish List

In the past, I've joined a few Profile-Based swaps, so here are some ideas!

  • Knitting: sock weight yarn in as much % wool as possible, kettle-dyed or tonal (though I appreciate a good speckle, neon is fine!). I use this type of yarn for socks and shawls.

  • Kitchen: I love swedish dishcloths, and I've noticed on Amazon that some people comment that some are made in Sweden and others in China. I'm not sure I care, but FYI. I love nautical, mid century modern, and sheep / wool / knitting themes.

  • Kawaii letter sets

  • Postalettes / fold-and-mail letters: I love vintage, boygirlparty (or similar), retro/mod, kawaii.

Tracking wishlists and tags

WISHLISTS

TAGS

  • CPG Happy Mail Envie to @Origami Grace - sent 6/2
  • CPG Pick 2 to @shirleyinCA - sent 6/2
  • CPG May 2025 WTA to @LauraM540 - sent 6/2
  • PH May 2025 WTA to @tcornell - sent 6/2
  • Themed Envie Tag to @LauraM540 - sent 5/28
  • I feel like writing about ... to @LindaW sent 5/30
  • My Request to @bblue sent
  • CPG: 2 PCs in an envelope to @spotteddogs sent
  • I wish for..... tag to chimerix: Sent
  • RAK postalettes x 4: Sent
  • Send to person above tag to @PandoraLyte sent
  • Swaptag US to @pianoheart sent

Ratings

bluehairedmary rated for Wood/Cork PC swap (Int'l) on Jun 6, 2025
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Comment: What a beautiful wooden postcard! I have been to only a few state and\or national parks. Wish it were more! Love that the card is made from aspen trees! Great to swap with you as always! Thanks!
Catt007 rated for Ugly PC Swap #94 on Jun 6, 2025
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Comment: Thank you, I agree with you, I'm sure the place is exciting, but it's not the best image/card. Happy Swapping
CiCiHatter rated for Junk Journal #17 on Jun 6, 2025
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Comment: I got your lovely journal…looking forward to adding to it…cheers!🪼
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Comment: Wow I love your agent profile! That's such a well written write-up, thank you for sharing this with me! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and don't have the need to employ any tools of the trade 😂
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Comment: Thank you for the great postcards and beautiful sticker sheets.
Honeybee203 rated for Make your sticker sheet! on Jun 4, 2025
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Comment: Thanks so much for everything!
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Comment: Thank you! I love all the paris items ~ I'm going with my daughter in September :)
khoffmaster13 rated for WC ~ Tarot ATC on Jun 4, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love it. I'm intrigued by the deck you have been working with lately. Sounds like a different take on the norm. I got my start with The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot by Skye Alexander. And I've taken a few courses by renowned tarot readers during something called Tarot Summer School and it helped me grow. Thank you again!
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Comment: WOW! thank you. I have to say your handwriting is beautiful!
kauna72 rated for Paranormal Experiences Letter on Jun 3, 2025
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Comment: First, I wanted to mention the beautiful envelope that you choose for me! I saw it scanned to me in my email from the post office while I was at work and could not wait t see what was inside such a gorgeous envelope, I loved reading your letter and will be answering via email soon. Thanks so much for the extras, as well!
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Comment: How cute!!! I love how you presented everything as if I were a guest at the hotel. Also LOVE the puzzle purse, great job!🍰💗🗝️
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love the items you chose!
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Comment: Live long and Prosper!
matchamari rated for Washi Tape Swap May. 2025 (USA) on Jun 1, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for these lovely washi tapes! I haven't ever seen any washi tapes related to dim sum and I love them.
Response: Yay! I aim to please!
aero rated for Washi Tape Swap May. 2025 (USA) on May 31, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the Wonderful washi Tape, and thank you for joining me in my swap 🌺 Blessings and Butterflies your way 🦋
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Comment: Thank you for the rainbow of tiles on your envie & the matching tiles on your handmade PC. Must have been wonderful to see Gaudi's creations in person. Even though I lived in Spain for a while, I never made it to Barcelona.
Response: Ohhh I love Barcelona! It is in my top 3-5 cities! I hope you decide to go there one day.
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Comment: Super fun swap! Love the PC and your idea to create some sort of art piece for Picard day next year! Check out Creationent.com for some dates and places that there will be star trek conventions! SO FUN!
Response: Ooh very cool, I have a couple of non-swapping trekkie friends, maybe they'll be interested in an event!
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Gnoe rated for Not Your Usual PCs in an Envie #23 on May 31, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for a lovely swap! It's wonderful how you tried to match my like -- many hearts! Have a great weekend :-)
young46356 rated for NYUP Sender's Choice #111 on May 30, 2025
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Comment: Thank you.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9910 342 12 11
Completed Fives Threes Ones
338 440 2 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
5 183 150 0
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Comments

LauraM540 on Jun 6, 2025:

Thank you for the cool postcards from the WatA in the CPG group

chustard on Jun 4, 2025:

Thank you so much for the RAK postalettes! I can't wait to use them :)

spotteddogs on Jun 4, 2025:

Thank you for the 2 PCs in an Envie for the CPG tag! Happy June!

LauraM540 on Jun 2, 2025:

Thanks so much for the ocean themed envie tag! Loved it all!

chimerix on Jun 1, 2025:

I wish for... TAG

Thank you so much for the beautiful octopus note card and the great jack playing cards. I love it all! Thank you for making my wish come true. Aloha!

Highlander18 on May 31, 2025:

💕💕💕 Thank you so much for the cute and beautiful postalettes from the Forum OneOnOne- RAK - postalettes

bluehairedmary on May 30, 2025:

Thank you for the random envies of non-swap related goodies! I love the zine on Haiti. Very artsy and informative too! The notecard is gorgeous! I love your stickers! How unique! The postalettes were a great find, too! Let's figure out how we can print our own (and stickers) for our subscription boxes!

pianoheart on May 21, 2025:

Thank you for the New Orleans tour map, postcard, and sticker for Swap Tag US. How did you like that city? It's a place that I have always wanted to visit.

jamicam on May 5, 2025:

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Thank you so much for the fun envelope of goodies for tag "Random Flat Envie PIF - Rated US Swappers Only." Lifted my mood on a Monday afternoon. Much appreciated!

Pei04 on Apr 27, 2025:

Thank you so much for the cute mail I got from you in the Happy mail tag - International. Lots of cute things and I love that you made a cat envelope for me :)

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