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From: carman
Date: 10-28-2005, 06:01 PM (1 of 39)
now i can whine a snivle over here  Brenda i don't know what info you want over on this thread. how many more got theirs today 
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: esrun3
Date: 10-28-2005, 06:12 PM (2 of 39)
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I got mine today!!! Doing the happy dance-they are all very lovely ladies and I'm thrilled to have them! what creative and varied ideas we all have! Thank you all!!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: esrun3
Date: 10-28-2005, 06:17 PM (3 of 39)
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I couldn't remember how many we were actually supposed to get either. Here is Brenda's list from the other post so hopefully they did go out in this order as most of mine are not tagged. I printed it out and will go through them all carefully this weekend to see if I have them all. THANK YOU SO MUCH BRENDA FOR DOING THIS!!! For example: This is the order of the blocks that you will see when you get it in the mail ... 1. BRG 2. GreenDragonLady 3. Debby215 4. Esrun3 5. HeyJudee 6. Hogmami 7. thisNthat 8. KittyKat 9 Karebear 10. Oklahomanana 11. SailorLiz 12. Leapfrog Libby 13 Angels13blue 14. Carman 15. Twins22 16. Feona_deleon 17. Kem25 18.TJ67 19. Dorene (aka Oklahomanana) Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-28-2005, 06:42 PM (4 of 39)
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What a surprise to come home too. I had a very stressful day at work today. I worked 11 hours. When I came home, to my surprise, my husband had brought in the mail and set the package right on the dining room table. It immediately put a smile on my face. Thanks! ladies, they are all so wonderful. Everyone one of them. You Canadian girls, I hope you get yours on Monday. Thanks Brenda for hosting this great swap. I also received 19 blocks (just one of my own) and some extra material? No name on it. I'm sure Brenda will explain.    
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Karebear
Date: 10-28-2005, 08:30 PM (5 of 39)
I really do not want to make Carman  ... so I will NOT let you all know that I am so happy to belong to a wonderful group of "wonder women"!!As I was daydreaming of the parcel arriving on my doorstep, I caught the vibraton of the energy that produced these "thoughts" of 12 1/2" squares  I could "feel" the love!!!So... I will not say  as dreams do come true and I love every single one of them...Carman.. the border patrol are fondling the goods  Thank you everyone.. 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: Hogmami
Date: 10-29-2005, 01:08 AM (6 of 39)
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I received my blocks on the way to work on Friday. Took them in to work and showed everyone. They are beautiful. Thank you everyone. And a big thanks to Brenda.
Carolyn
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User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 10-29-2005, 02:47 PM (7 of 39)
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I went to my favorite quilt store today, to pick up my BOMs and told them I needed help in figuring out what material to buy to put this quilt together. They were so helpful and helped me even figure out how much I need and what to cut the widths in order to make it the finished size. So I now have to get busy! I'm making it for our king sized water bed. I also am making some xmas pillow cases with a border that will match the border on the quilt. They want me to bring it in, when I finish it. I'm so excited to start it, but I can't until I finish a couple of things I'm working on.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386
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From: thisNthat
Date: 10-29-2005, 03:06 PM (8 of 39)
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Oh my.... these blocks are AWESOME!!! Thank you soooo much to all who participated - they really do look nice! Thanks to Brenda for collecting them all and sending them out. Illinois has rec'd their blocks on Friday 10/28. TJ Twins thisNthat I remember Brenda saying that one of the ladies sent extra fabric because she said her block didn't come out to 12.5, but I don't remember who that was. I think we have a GREAT variety. TTFN - Lori
Euro-Pro 9105 & Kenmore Elite Ergo3 |
User: thisNthat
Member since: 07-31-2005 Total posts: 10 |
From: kittykat
Date: 10-30-2005, 12:58 AM (9 of 39)
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well came home today to find a slip in my mail box, envelope to big, now i have to wait until monday and they had better bring it back.
pat
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User: kittykat
Member since: 08-06-2001 Total posts: 184 
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From: Karebear
Date: 10-30-2005, 06:50 AM (10 of 39)
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You had better put the finished quilt with accessories on your web site when finished.!!!! 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: HeyJudee
Date: 10-30-2005, 08:41 AM (11 of 39)
 I'm back on-line and like Carmen still waiting....
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: BRG
Date: 10-30-2005, 03:39 PM (12 of 39)
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Hello everyone Sorry I haven't posted the last few days ... been battling a really bad neck and arm pain (had to go to the ER for shots as the pain was so unbearable). Anyway ... I cannot type long as it still hurts but wanted to post something .. Glad some of you received the blocks ... The blocks should be in order: 1. BRG 2. GreenDragonLady 3. Debby215 4. Esrun3 5. HeyJudee 6. Hogmami 7. thisNthat 8. KittyKat 9 Karebear 10. Oklahomanana 11. SailorLiz 12. Leapfrog Libby 13 Angels13blue 14. Carman 15. Twins22 16. Feona_deleon 17. Kem25 18.TJ67 19. Dorene (aka Oklahomanana) You may notice you have an extra block or two of your own - that's because one person did not send in their blocks so sending it back. However, I still have 3 extra blocks and I do not know who it belongs to ... so please make sure you check your set, okay? You will also notice a fat quarter in your zippy lock - the blue one - that's my Christmas gift to you and a big thank you for participating in the holiday swap.
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388 
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From: Debby215
Date: 10-30-2005, 05:49 PM (13 of 39)
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Just another big thanks to you Brenda for coordinating this great swap. It was great fun. Can't wait to hear that Judee and Carman have gotten theirs as well.
Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-30-2005, 08:01 PM (14 of 39)
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Of all days for me to bring in the mail late, it was Friday.. I had errands to run, so I got off the computer, ran my errands, took a long time shopping and when I got back , went to the mailbox (its on the street) and yelled very loud when I opened the door and saw my envelope there.. I could not wait to get in the house and tear open that envelope.. What beauty !!! I am so grateful for all these beautiful blocks ... Thanks to Brenda for all your hard work.. Hope you are feeling better by now.. Thanks for the FQ.. I love it.. I never can find enough Christmas fabric with blue background.. I got all the blocks I should have and no extras.. 18 from others and 2 of mine... They are all so beautiful, and I cannot wait to spread them all out to decide how to put them together... I am going to do this elsewhere, on tables so I can have room to move them around etc... Thanks everyone, and double thanks to Brenda ! !
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 10-31-2005, 05:45 PM (15 of 39)
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My blocks were in my mailbox when I came home tonight. OH, WOW, OH is all I could say when I got a look...beautiful blocks, beautiful fabrics.... just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thanks all... I gotta go admire them again. 
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 10-31-2005, 05:54 PM (16 of 39)
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Brenda, forgot to mention that I got 20 blocks (18 and 2 of mine). Also, thanks for the Xmas gift you included! We should be the ones giving you a gift for all the hard work that you do hosting the swap. Thanks again!
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: carman
Date: 10-31-2005, 06:16 PM (17 of 39)
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ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOO took then to quilting bee this afternoon and i think i am going to make 2 lap quilts, that are 3 blocks by 4, i have four christmas blocks from another swap that i have left over, so with sashing in between and borders, hubby will have one and so will I thanks Brenda, i too had 18 plus my 2 carman |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-01-2005, 08:28 AM (18 of 39)
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Brenda, I printed off the list and have every block I'm supposed to have! thanks for hosting! I'm trying to come up with a way to incorporate your cute extra gift into the quilt too! I've already had them spread out on the living room floor placing them as I want them! Thanks to everyone-they are absolutely beautiful!! Brenday, you are awesome, as always!!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: luv2sew
Date: 11-01-2005, 09:00 AM (19 of 39)
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Ladies....I wanna see, I wanna see!!!! Would it be possible for someone to post a photo so that we can see what we missed? Thank you Luv2sew Luv2sew
An act of kindness is never wasted!! |
User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174 
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From: BRG
Date: 11-01-2005, 10:46 AM (20 of 39)
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Now you know why it was well worth waiting ... they are all beautiful blocks ... everything was thought of ... fabrics designs etc ... this is a great swap!
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: Hogmami
Date: 11-01-2005, 11:07 AM (21 of 39)
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I forgot to tell you I got 20 blocks.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 11-01-2005, 01:09 PM (22 of 39)
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Luv2sew, When I get home tonight, I will take a picture of all the blocks I received and post a link to them. Then you can turn "green" with envy.... LOL.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 11-01-2005, 07:18 PM (23 of 39)
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Here are pictures of the blocks that I received. Aren't they great! Xmas Swap Blocks (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heyjudee/sets/1270230/) TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 11-01-2005, 07:27 PM (24 of 39)
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HeyJudee, that was sure nice of you to do that! Especially to have each block separately so you can really see them. Except now that I look at my block sort of objectively I can tell that my red swirl is TOO red! That's it, everyone send theirs back to me so I can re-do them!!
photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 11-01-2005, 07:40 PM (25 of 39)
Green Dragon Lady...don't forget the colour could be distorted due to the camera and your computer screen. I get to see the original and the colour is JUST RIGHT!!!! So no need to return for a redo! 
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: BRG
Date: 11-01-2005, 08:21 PM (26 of 39)
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Judee -- thanks for doing that (pictures) - everyone please check to make sure if you are missing one ... I have 3 extras (Liz is one of them).
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 11-01-2005, 08:27 PM (27 of 39)
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I received what I should have (18 of other people's and 2 of my own)
photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495
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From: kittykat
Date: 11-01-2005, 09:31 PM (28 of 39)
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mine now are sitting in my lap. great job everyone now for the hard part, what to use for sashing and the back. i got all of mine. thanks Judee that was very nice of you to post the pictures. now on to start the stocking. what will be next.
pat
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User: kittykat
Member since: 08-06-2001 Total posts: 184
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From: Debby215
Date: 11-01-2005, 09:41 PM (29 of 39)
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Hey Brenda, thanks to Judee's posting all the pics of blocks, I found out whose I didnt get. I told you earlier I got 17 and 2 of mine, I didn't get Angel blues block. Thanks, Debby Debby
So much fabric....... So little time!! |
User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611
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From: BRG
Date: 11-02-2005, 01:41 PM (30 of 39)
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I also forgot to mention one person didn't receive a "Christmas gift" - a FQ related to the holidays ... please let me know.
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: BRG
Date: 11-02-2005, 01:42 PM (31 of 39)
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Guys - I am really sorry if I am out of it with this swap and who's missing what ... I have been on strong medications for a week now and will be going through a procedure on Friday morning for my neck pain .... I don't know who's missing what ... please send me an email (<email address removed for privacy>) so I know what's going on and stuff. I will mail you the missing block as early as next week once things settle down after Friday. Many apologies in advance. - Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: Magot
Date: 11-02-2005, 04:19 PM (32 of 39)
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Brenda, hope you get well soon, big hugs <<<<> > > > It was lovely to see the blocks that people have made - I have always lurked on these things and wondered what the end results would be like and now I am better able to imagine it. Well done all! love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-02-2005, 10:19 PM (33 of 39)
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Brenda hope you are feeling well again soon!! I've decided to do a sashing between each block with a black fabric I found that has silver stars on it-more Christmasy stars than star stars-if that makes any sense. Thinking that will set off each block nicely and the stars are well spread out so there won't be a lot of them in each strip-just enough for some glitter. Haven't decided on a backing yet. Now if I can find time to do it!!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: BRG
Date: 11-03-2005, 11:05 AM (34 of 39)
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Lyn -- That sounds great. I think I am doing mine with sashing too --- gingerbread cookie ones - very small print like my Santa print. - Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: luv2sew
Date: 11-03-2005, 08:33 PM (35 of 39)
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And now I am ... Totally GREEN Ladies, what a fantastic job you have all done. The blocks are beautiful. Judy, thank you so much for posting the pictures. Luv2sew Luv2sew
An act of kindness is never wasted!! |
User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-04-2005, 08:40 AM (36 of 39)
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Brenda, that will be very cute! I love gingerbread men! I'm hoping the black I'm using will set off the blocks well-had some trouble putting them side by side as some blend in with others as the colors are close matches and I want each to stand and shine on it's own as they are all wonderful!! Hope those that didn't get a chance to join us this time will next time around.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 11-04-2005, 12:57 PM (37 of 39)
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Don't they all look great.. I haven't space to lay all of them out, so I was so glad to see them all at one time.. Thanks a million ! ! for posting them..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 11-04-2005, 01:18 PM (38 of 39)
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And now I am ... Totally GREEN luv2sew Yep...I told you so!!!! Can you tell I love that phrase....hee, hee, hee I should have posted pics of the signature block swap that we did in June. Maybe if I get time, I will do it for those as well. They really look good all assembled together....and I can use the pics to figure out my arrangements too...killing two birds at once. LOL
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 11-04-2005, 07:28 PM (39 of 39)
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Brenda, I got mine. 17 of other people and 3 of my own for each set. Sorry ladies so late in posting but my hard drive went out and just got it back last night~~~ The blocks are all so BEAUTIMOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has been a GREAT SWAP to be in and I throughly have enjoyed it so much~~ Brenda, any ideas yet about a Spring Swap of this sort???~ you have been a great host both times I have been involved in swaps with you , and have loved them both. So if you ever post another one LET ME KNOW for sure please!! Thank you ladies, I can just sit and admire each of them!!! I love 'em~~~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406 
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