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This was so unbelievably fun.  All the buttons were swapped out, packed up, and will be on their way to their new homes tomorrow morning. 

As swap hostess, I got some extra goodies, and I so appreciate the special things and extra buttons some of you sent.  Everyone received an additional sixth button, one of these robots, as a thank you from me. 

Seeing as I don't want to stop making these (and I suspect I'm not the only one), you can look for Round Two sometime early next year. 

I took some photos and posted them in the Embroidered Buttons Flickr Group, so that you could see them all and identify who made them, but I've got to apologize for the quality of my photos.  It's just horrendous, even worse than usual, and doesn't do justice to any of the buttons.

I'm sitting in the middle of about 17 raging fires right now (and the number unfortunately continues to rise, up from 13 just a few hours ago), seven counties burning, hundreds of thousands of homes evacuated.   Right now there is no imminent danger for my family or our home, but the light at midday is an eerie dark orange, the air is acrid and sharp, and my daughter's school isn't allowing the kids to play outside at recess.  When I went outside to try to get some daylight for the photo shoot, ash was swirling all around me, so I had to snap some quickies and then run for cover.  We're absolutely hiding, hunkered down inside with the air conditioning, hoping that the 98 degree weather will die down (it is the week before Halloween, is it not?), and the firemen will win their battles quickly.  We could definitely use a little less wind, a lot more water, and probably a good bit of luck as well.

Comments

[Jackie]

Such a fun swap - I would definitely do another one! The buttons are SO fun to make and very quick! Thanks so much for hosting. I hope you and your family continue to be ok - we're praying for cooler weather down in SoCal so they can get the fires under control!

[Regina]

I am very much looking forward to the next swap. I think your pictures turned out great!

I was think about you when I heard about the fires. Horrible! Think rain!

[Junie Moon]

I loved learning how to make covered buttons and am now addicted so please count me in on your next button swap.

Stay safe and indoors and don't worry about the pictures.

[Lynne]

Michelle, they are wonderful! I can' t believe I somehow missed this swap...it's such a delightful idea. Praying for you here in WNY...that your family remains safe.

[Beth]

I'm sorry you're in the middle of the fires. It must be scary and I hope it's all over soon.

All the buttons are amazing! You had some talented people participate in your swap. The buttons are all very inspiring.

[Jhoanna]

Such gorgeous buttons Michelle! I can see why it would be very hard to stop making them!

My thoughts and prayers are with all involved in putting out the current bush fires. I have relatives living in that area too.

Take care.

[Kristin]

Michelle,

Did you get my email regarding your free fabric win? Please email [email protected]. Thanks!

[kristin]

thank you, thank you THANK YOU!! for hosting this fun swap!! (and also once again for your patience) :)

[Yoonie]

Hi! Love your buttons. Come over for a visit. All the way from Malaysia.

Thanks!

[Felicia]

They're delightful :)

[Monique]

what a great swap! I enjoyed them and yours is as cute as a button too ;-)

[crafty carolinagirl]

I missed out on this swap, so I am really excited to hear you are having another one next year. I can't wait!

[Steph]

I'm kicking myself over not joining this swap, I didn't think my new embroidery skills were good enough but I am totally joining the next one!

[Leslie]

I would love to join the next button swap when you decide to have one. They are so beautiful!