........................Examining Exchanges

Hi Everyone. I just sent out this little guy last week to my Blizzard in July (from the Tattinggoddess group) exchange partner. His name is Flakey (my own design). I hope she likes him. I won't tell who gets him, until she tells me she has him. Anyway, it was a sort of Christmas in July exchange, just a card and a snowflake, which was great for me, at least, 'cos it was quick and easy. I do love the bigger exchanges too, don't get me wrong, but sometimes a quick little motif exchange is a lot of fun! We should do more of those. It also had me thinking about my recent round robin exchange. I say recent, but it was started over a year ago. A very LONG story short, I, and others, did not receive any of our hearts back, nor the ones others made for us. This had soured me greatly on doing round robins. I was quite upset at the outcome for myself and the other non receivers. Then, I got a card in the mail from Sharon Briggs, the co-ordinator of the exchange. I was flabbergasted to say the least when I openned the card and found this inside...

six beautiful hearts!!! She had tatted these herself and sent them to me. It was a total surprise and I still cannot believe the generosity of the act. I must say a special THANK YOU to Sharon, as you have rekindled the notion in me that tatters are the most special people! Now, I believe I may rethink joining a round robin in the future, which is special to me as I do so love exchanges.