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From: carman
Date: 11-07-2004, 09:50 PM (1 of 22)
Here is what i have come up with for the next 6 months, i hope there is something here for everyone  this is a fat q swap, in 100% cotton fabrics. you must sign up with me EVERY month (will not take names for 3 month in advance) i will have a new thread started for each theme as the month gets closer, and on that thread is where you can sign up. i will send you the list of people signed up and then you will send to those on the list. i like to keep the groups to 12 or less, but there have been times when it has crept up to 14 or so, depending on the theme. you can e-mail me at <email address removed for privacy> if you have any questions carman January- Flannels- bright and cheery, NO PASTELS (these squishies will be heavier so postage may be higher) February- Reds (getting that valentine feeling) March- Repro's (as in 30's-50's, NOT civil war) April- blue with white or white with blue (like the black on white) May- Flowers June- Stars or Stripes (a month early for the  , think of it as a head start  and they don't have to be red, white or blue (for us non-Americans 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: carman
Date: 11-08-2004, 07:25 PM (2 of 22)
are they that bad, that no one is saying anything 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 11-08-2004, 07:57 PM (3 of 22)
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No! I've just got so much on my plate right now with swaps and Christmas coming that I don't want to think about future swaps! Jessica photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: Karebear
Date: 11-09-2004, 12:38 PM (4 of 22)
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I will be in them ALL... if all goes well with money... I love them ALL... Flannels are wonderful... reds are better.... REPOS.. are where it is at.... Flowers are kool.. I am so excited... I will be there Carman.. Karen 
Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338 
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From: Debby215
Date: 11-09-2004, 09:41 PM (5 of 22)
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Hey Carman, those swap ideas sound very kewl. I have missed the last couple swaps, but will be glad after the holidays to settle back down for January. Great swap ideas too!!
Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: llsunday
Date: 11-14-2004, 02:25 PM (6 of 22)
| I know we have a lot of those to choose from! |
User: llsunday
Member since: 09-26-2004 Total posts: 16 |
From: Malory36
Date: 11-15-2004, 11:49 AM (7 of 22)
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Count me in on the swap! Just please email me the instructions as I don't wish to goof up first time out. Thank you. Tammy <email address removed for privacy> |
User: Malory36
Member since: 11-11-2004 Total posts: 4 
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From: carman
Date: 12-07-2004, 10:44 PM (8 of 22)
just bringing up the swap themes again 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: brimmhere
Date: 12-08-2004, 08:33 AM (9 of 22)
| i would love to be in on the feb theme i have sooo many red fabrics and also alot of fabrics with hearts in reds whites and pink but all with red hearts lol how big do they need to be? |
User: brimmhere
Member since: 12-06-2004 Total posts: 12 |
From: suzquilts46
Date: 12-13-2004, 09:49 PM (10 of 22)
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Just another excuse to buy more and more and more fabrics. They all sound great to me Carman. I will be watching for the time to sign up for each of them. My fabric is bought and washed for this months swap. Couldn't bear to part with any that I have. (Hope it is supposed to be washed. I wash and iron all my fabrics as soon as I get them.) Hope to get it in the mail to everyone tomorrow. Susan
Susan Life is a journey......................not a destination.
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User: suzquilts46
Member since: 12-07-2004 Total posts: 23 |
From: noni moody
Date: 12-16-2004, 05:13 PM (11 of 22)
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Carman, you sweet wonderful dear I too want to play next year!! so sign me up for the January swap I'll start checking out fabric on the dot! moo hugs and kisses
noni moody |
User: noni moody
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 11 |
From: salex_us
Date: 12-30-2004, 12:25 PM (12 of 22)
| Would love to participate in all six months. Could you please e-mail me the instructions. I have only participated in one swap in the past. Thank you so much. I will e-mail you my info. |
User: salex_us
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 8 
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From: Debby215
Date: 01-02-2005, 09:09 PM (13 of 22)
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HEY CARMAN< where are you? Are we having our January flannel fq swap? I sure hope so...I already have my fabric bought. Just a friendly reminder, you know me...Happy New Year everyone!!
Debby
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User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611
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From: carman
Date: 01-28-2005, 04:17 PM (14 of 22)
just bringing the themes back up 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: carman
Date: 02-13-2005, 11:27 PM (15 of 22)
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bumping them up again
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: carman
Date: 03-17-2005, 11:54 PM (16 of 22)
doing the bump up again 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-18-2005, 05:36 PM (17 of 22)
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Carman, when will you be posting for the April swap? Can I sign up even though I haven't done the other months with you?
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: carman
Date: 03-18-2005, 05:50 PM (18 of 22)
anyone can sign up for this one  i will be making a new thread next week for it.
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: teacheraid95
Date: 03-19-2005, 09:04 PM (19 of 22)
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Hi! I am new to this site, and new to quilting.. I definitely would enjoy doing a swap at sometime,but know nothing about this.. I am sure you have explained the Do's and Don'ts, but could you fill me in or let me know where to go, so I know what is Okay, and what isn't. Thanks for your help
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User: teacheraid95
Member since: 11-04-2004 Total posts: 12 |
From: esrun3
Date: 03-20-2005, 12:41 PM (20 of 22)
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Hi Teacheraid95! Welcome aboard. I'm fairly new too but have done a couple swaps on this board. They are always fun and great ways to make new friends. For this fat quarter swap, check out Carman's original post on page 1 of this thread. I Just finished a scavenger hunt swap where we were assigned partners, had a list of items to find and a rough $$ amount to stay within. You shop, package and mail. Really as simple as that and I have found throughout these swaps as well as others on a different craft board I belong to, that you can do as much or as little as you want within the defined boundaries. For example, one of the items was a snack for my partner while sewing. Well I bought some licorice (her favorite kind) but also added tea, cocoa and a cup that I had already so enhanced the package but really didn't cost me anything. But...I DID NOT have to send the extra-just wanted to and no one would have been upset if I had not. I find the swaps to be great fun and an excuse to go shopping! LOL Plus I do find that they get easier as you do them. In the beginning you try to follow the rules exactly, ie: one item means one item. Later you loosen up a bit and if you have something extra you send it but it is never ever expected. Hoped I've managed to clear some of this up for you. I'm certainly no expert on these swaps but think I've got the gist of it. Again, welcome. you'll find a wealth of information here! Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Karebear
Date: 03-23-2005, 05:48 PM (21 of 22)
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I got the fabric for April already.. so I need to SHARE.... Karen
Karen
http://www.dancingwicks.com "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea." --Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
User: Karebear
Member since: 01-24-2002 Total posts: 338
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From: kittykat
Date: 04-01-2005, 09:19 PM (22 of 22)
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carman just an idea how about a bug swap, on the fabric of course, i want to make my grandson a jar quilt with you know all those cute things they like'
pat
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User: kittykat
Member since: 08-06-2001 Total posts: 184
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