{"id":21377,"date":"2022-10-14T20:02:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T00:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21377"},"modified":"2022-10-14T20:02:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T00:02:49","slug":"stitch-n-swap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/stitch-n-swap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Stitch &#8216;n Swap &#8211; a Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-21383 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover.jpg\" alt=\"cover\" class=\"wp-image-21383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cover-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This week I had the&nbsp;chance to peruse a review copy of this fun book&nbsp;<em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37N9RUu\" target=\"_blank\">Stitch &#8216;n Swap<\/a><\/em>! &nbsp;The book is full of practical tips for organizing a swap, everything from choosing a theme, and&nbsp;putting together a group to&nbsp;setting guidelines and dealing with dropouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><span style=\"color: #424242;\">Sew, Give, and Receive. These are the basic tenets of the hottest sewing community activity &#8211; The Swap! In this how-to book, the GenQ team gives you ideas for organizing and running your own virtual or in-person swap. To help get you started, the team recruited some crafty friends to share 25 inspiring projects. All the projects can be easily adapted to your taste, style, and skill level. Whether you\u2019re looking to have fun, learn new things, or exchange some fabulous gifts with friends, Stitch \u2019n Swap is your go-to resource.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions.jpg\" alt=\"pincushions\" class=\"wp-image-21384 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/432;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions.jpg\" alt=\"pincushions\" class=\"wp-image-21384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pincushions-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption>Aren't these pincushions adorable??<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37N9RUu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stitch &#8216;n Swap<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;also&nbsp;has 25 projects with complete directions, including pattern pieces where necessary. &nbsp;There is everything from quick hot drink pouches to stitching accessories to diaper clutches to wall quilts to monsters,&nbsp;each perfect for a swap or a gift in its own way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-21385 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats.jpg\" alt=\"placemats\" class=\"wp-image-21385 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/432;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats.jpg\" alt=\"placemats\" class=\"wp-image-21385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/placemats-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>One of my favourite project ideas &#8211; Modern Broken Dishes table set<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many of the projects have a special note at the end with tips for making&nbsp;the specific&nbsp;project work for an in-person or online swap.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover.jpg\" alt=\"sewing machine cover\" class=\"wp-image-21386 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/432;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover.jpg\" alt=\"sewing machine cover\" class=\"wp-image-21386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewing-machine-cover-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Stitch &#8216;N Swap<\/em>&#8216;s projects cover a large variety of sewing styles and techniques, including quilting, curved piecing, wool felting, hand embroidery, paper piecing, applique, free motion quilting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy.jpg\" alt=\"tea cozy\" class=\"wp-image-21387 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/432;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy.jpg\" alt=\"tea cozy\" class=\"wp-image-21387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/tea-cozy-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After reviewing this great book,&nbsp;I just had to try out one of the irresistible projects! &nbsp;The other day I was just lamenting how my second cup of French press coffee is always lukewarm &#8211; the perfect solution is this cute press cozy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover.jpg\" alt=\"coffee press cover\" class=\"wp-image-21382 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 540px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 540\/432;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover.jpg\" alt=\"coffee press cover\" class=\"wp-image-21382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover.jpg 540w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-press-cover-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The instructions are clear and easy to follow, with directions for&nbsp;customizing to fit your specific French press.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-3\" class=\"wp-image-21379 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-3\" class=\"wp-image-21379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This Riley Blake&nbsp;texty print is actually from a swap I participated in a while ago &#8211; quite apropos!&nbsp;My fun little cozy&nbsp;reverses to this adorable blue & white polkadot.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-5\" class=\"wp-image-21378 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-5\" class=\"wp-image-21378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-5-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;single row of topstitching all&nbsp;around the&nbsp;cozy and a double row around the top and bottom in the same blue finishes it nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-4\" class=\"wp-image-21380 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4.jpg\" alt=\"coffee-cozy-4\" class=\"wp-image-21380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/coffee-cozy-4-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This book would make a great gift for another crafter in your life, it could be the start of your first swap, it could&nbsp;hold the pattern for&nbsp;that last Christmas gift you need to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can buy the Stitch N Swap book in paperback&nbsp;or as an e-book here on Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=soseea-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1607058499&asins=1607058499&linkId=0f60092c9236ec0e510bca9ce162db62&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"recycling old placemats\" class=\"wp-image-23941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"recycling old placemats\" class=\"wp-image-23941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-260x650.jpg\" alt=\"Book review for Stitch and Swap.  Filled with 25 small sewing projects to enjoy and then gift or sew and swap with others.  How to run a sewing swap included too.\" class=\"wp-image-21419 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-260x650.jpg 260w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-60x150.jpg 60w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2.jpg 576w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 260px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 260\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-260x650.jpg\" alt=\"Book review for Stitch and Swap.  Filled with 25 small sewing projects to enjoy and then gift or sew and swap with others.  How to run a sewing swap included too.\" class=\"wp-image-21419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-260x650.jpg 260w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2-60x150.jpg 60w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/collage-2.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode967Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week I had the&nbsp;chance to peruse a review copy of this fun book&nbsp;Stitch &#8216;n Swap! &nbsp;The book is full of practical tips for organizing a swap, everything from choosing a theme, and&nbsp;putting together a group to&nbsp;setting guidelines and dealing with dropouts. Sew, Give, and Receive. 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