Gosh guys You should check out this giveaway on my Facebook Swaps Galore Page!

If you have ever been to an airport then you know how hard it is trying to carry a bag and dodging crowds. A rolling tote makes it much easier to navigate those busy airports and great for traveling in general. Lots of great features!

The Kayla Rolling Tote is great for every day use for those who have lots to carry with them either to the office or around town and of course it’s perfect for traveling with. You can fit a set of overnight clothes in it, a laptop and a few more things of course. It fits under the seat of most airplanes and of course it has top quality wheels on it which eBags is known for.

Here are just some of the features of the Kayla Rolling Tote which comes in four colors, black, espresso, cherry and eggplant:

• Designed to fit underneath most airplane seats (14”W x 9”D x 14”H)
• Front exterior zipper flat pocket
• Zippered organizer compartment, complete with Smartphone pocket, two pen holders and a zippered mesh pocket
• Elastic trimmed side pocket with stretch panel for a water bottle, newspaper, etc.
• Second side pocket with zipper closure
• Zippered pocket across the back – perfect for boarding passes.
• Comfortable wrapped double strap carry handles
• Four-section telescoping handle stows completely behind a zippered flap
• Telescoping handle has a maximum extended length of 38”
• Wide-set silent rolling wheels
• Extremely lightweight – only 4.55 pounds

Whether you’re travelling for a weekend or a week the eBags packing cubes are also very handy to have with you. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns and once you’ve used them you’ll never want to travel without them!

• YKK® zippers with corded double zipper pulls make opening/closing simple and fast
• Mesh top panel for easy identification of contents, and ventilation
• Interior seams fully finished for durability
• Soft mesh won’t damage delicate fabrics
• Webbing handle for convenience when carried by itself

Now one lucky winner will receive both the Kayla Rolling Tote and a set of eBags packing cubes! Enter below and GOOD LUCK!

You could WIN!!!

Are you ready for another giveaway? This time it is courtesy of Teri of Abner Jones Art Yarns(teridee), who is very generously giving away two yarn prizes (with TWO skeins in each) out of heramazing yarn collection!

If you would like to participate, here is one simple requirement: visit AbnerJonesArtYarns on Etsy and favorite the yarn you would love to win (make sure there are two skeins available, if you would like them to be of the same dye-lot). Then state your choice in a separate post in this thread. This will count as ONE entry.

In addition to your main entry, you can make extra entries and thus boost your chances of winning. For each extra entry you can do any of the following:

1. Like AbnerJonesArtYarns on Facebook;
2. Favorite AbnerJonesArtYarns shop on Etsy;
3. Pin the above banner with a link to this thread;
4. Post a link to this thread in your blog (you are welcome to use the above banner);
5. Tweet “I have just entered a Cup of Stitches giveaway to win some amazing yarn from AbnerJonesArtYarns.”

Each of the above will count as an additional entry, so you can make up to 6 entries in total, including your main entry. Make sure to notify us of each extra entry by making a separate post in this thread.

This giveaway will end at 5:00 PM (GMT) on December 20, 2013, so do get your entries in before then! Two winners will be picked at random by 5:00 PM (GMT) on December 21, 2013 from the entries submitted by 5:00 PM (GMT) on December 20. The prizes will be shipped within 2-3 weeks after the winners contact Teri.

Dear Friends!  We have new and exciting things happening at Swaps Galore this next year and to top it off....We have signed on Linn to do Knit-A-Longs!  We are thrilled to have on board in 2014.  I hope you all come and join up for January's KAL with Linn!  

Head on over here to get free stuff with Lista!!!

"The Kids of Swaps Galore Secret Holiday Swap"

Swaps Galore is gearing up for a Winter Holidays Swap.  This new swap will be quite different than our normal swaps. We are going to have "The Kids of Swaps Galore Secret Holiday Swap"!  

That's right I am asking all the kids and grand kids of our members to fill out a Q & A and we will do our level best to see that each and every kid will get one HAND MADE item from one of us in the Swap's Galore Family.  

Now ALL Grammy's Grand Children, Niece's & Nephew's of my fellow sister's, will get a little spoiling during the Winter Holidays!  I sure hope you join me in making their handmade wishes come true.

Look for this thread to open VERY soon and make sure, Mom's or Grammy's, the KIDS fill it out.  After all they need to be happy with what they receive.  

Face Lift about to ROCK Swaps Galore

I have been sitting back and I think...Hey we decorate our Home for holidays and the seasons...Why not Swaps Galore?  So Ladies Stay tuned for some Major Decorating and a General Face Lift to our boring Swaps Galore Village....

Do you have any thoughts or Ideas you want to share?  Well dish it...

Name That Game

The Name that Game Thread has gone up!!!  Now is the time the members of Swaps Galore need to submit the names they think would fit the new game/swap.  Who will win this amazing prize with their choice of sayings on it? 

We already have some TERRIFIC names to pick from.  We will throw them all into a hat...Literally....and pull out 5 of these fantastic names and put them up for a vote.  The names will be drawn live in the Hen House on Thursday the 30th, so do not forget to read and sign up for Skype in the Classroom...Our Hen House Room and be there to see who's names are chosen!!!!  Hugs from Grammy!!!!!!!!!!

Hen House Hours:

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 Pm to ???????
Also we are going to add a new time of .....
Wednesday afternoon from 1 to ?????
Please keep in mind this is CMT....Grammy's time Zone...LOL  Chicago IL Time. 

Major Announcement

We have a new secretary for Swaps galore.  Wendi/wbarker!!!  She has agreed to help me and Robin behind the scenes in keeping the records for us, PLUS she will over see the Birthday and NEW Anniversary Thread .............. YEA!!!!!!!!!!  There is a lot more to her job than just this!!!  She will have her hands full trying to clean up after me...I am not so good at the record keeping end of Swaps Galore....LOL So make sure you let her know how very much she is appreciated!!!!!  HUGS Wendi and so many thanks for taking on such a overwhelming project as this....We love ya Loads!!!!!!!!!

Grammy's Knitting Mission

Grammy here and I am looking for someone to knit this little cutie up for me....

This adorable little guys pattern can be found here.  If you can do this please email me here or send me a PM on Ravelry.  Thanks so much in advance for considering this mission...LOL  Hugs from Wisconsin!!!!

Skype in the Classroom

Swaps Galore Has a Blog Spot!!!  Can you believe it?  Here is the first thing I need to announce...Here is the classroom for the Hen House at Skype in Classroom....Please look for me there.  

Accourding to this we will be able to share ideas, show off our items, Get any help we may need, and ALL have video!!!!  YEA!!!  Please sign up so I can close the classroom as soon as we get it filled, even IF you do not plan to attend.  We want to make sure we are the only ladies in the room....HUGS!!!!!!!!!