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What is a Squishie
What is a Squishie?
"Rules of the Game" Squishie protocol differs. "Squishie" is generic, of course. Anything that squishes in your mailbox (fabric-wise--we won't discuss vandals or kids with too much time on their hands) is a squishie. If you're involved in a swap ('you send me... and I'll send you...'), or you lose a bet, then of course the timeline on returns is worked out from the git-go. If, however, you're being squished as a 'welcome friend!/no reason at all' gesture, the "rules" are a bit grayer. I'd be willing to bet that the sender isn't really expecting a return squish. *However*, the general mood of these squishies is "pass it on". When you get a chance to welcome someone else, or you see a piece that reminds you of someone on RCTQ, send your own 'no reason' squishie. It all manages to come back to you, in one form or another. One thing seems to be agreed-upon, however: PLEASE acknowledge the receipt of your squishie, and do so privately (through e-mail, not through this newsgroup). Whether you've received the fabric as a result of a swap, or as a surprise gift, the sender needs to know you've received it (but *only* the sender--no one else is interested). These same guidelines apply to sending squishies: if you wish to alert people to be on a lookout for some fabric, do so privately through e-mail. Sometimes it happens that the only way you can contact someone is through RCTQ. In that case, please refer to first names or e-mail addresses only. Many people have no wish to have their last names known or made public on/through the newsgroup. And now, in the words of others: A squishie is a package of quilt fabric sent to another quilter. These can be pre-planned, like in the fat quarter exchanges (a FQ is 18" x 22"), or spontaneous gifts to cheer someone, congratulate them, or for no reason at all. by Singer ~~~~~~~~~~ The sort of envelope where you look at the return address and then just sort of squeeze it in between your fingers, knowing that you'll have something fabric-wise to fondle at work! by Mary Beth ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies are those wonderful packages you receive in the mail when you are a participant in an exchange of fabric or quilt blocks. They usually don't arrive as a typically flat piece of mail - but lumpy, soft, squeezable, squishie! It's like a special gift that you can't wait to open! by Pam ~~~~~~~~~~ A squishie is something that one quilter sends to another quilter, for no reason at all, or to brighten the day, or... without thought of being paid back. It is a gift. It is fabric, sometimes a fat quarter or two, or some leftover pieces that you "know" so and so will just love these. It is done because it pleases the sender to send it. by MaryAnne ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies - the things that make a trip to the letterbox worthwhile (envelopes from far off places that contain cloth wrapped in plastic, and sometimes contain other interesting snippets, and always come with and cause great feelings of goodwill) and that drive the children nuts - "ALL the mail was for you AGAIN, Mum." by Vivien in Auckland, New Zealand ~~~~~~~~~~ Squishies are absolutly free-form! You can send fat quarters or fat eighths, or charm squares (6x6 or 5x5 are the most common), or strips, or scraps. A squishy is a welcome thing indeed! It's an envelope containing fabric that turns up in your mailbox because some nice person wants to make sure you're sticking to a high-fiber diet. by (Nann, Official Librarian of R.C.T.Q.) Leslie in Missouri wrote: I owe squishies to a few people Okay. Here's where our ng terminology gets us into trouble. You do not OWE squishies. Nope. Squishies are a gift from the heart and are not intended nor expected to be reciprocated. (Have you read Ms. Sarah's most excellent description of a squishie???) Leslie NOT making any more trades; but still enjoying sending squishies..... and stabbies and Furbabies in MO. Wendy (Frood) wrote: I have a theory that the universe knows when a squishie is going to be needed, and helps them arrive in the right mailbox on the right day. Even a terrible, horrible, very bad day can be brightened with a squishie. Ordinary, everyday wearying days are also made better with one. If you are having a bad day, and none arrives in your mailbox, it doesn't mean you aren't loved. Try sending one out instead, and watch your mood improve! : |
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