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From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 10-18-2006, 11:29 AM (1 of 33)
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WOuld anyone be interested in having a quilt block swap? I think it would be so much fun! Post here if your interested and if there are enough people, we'll set something up. WOuld you want to do one block swap? Or send one block to everyone that signs up? Any suggestions, comments would be appreciated! May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: esrun3
Date: 10-18-2006, 02:26 PM (2 of 33)
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I'd be interested but can't do anything until after the new year.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: postcardgirl
Date: 10-18-2006, 08:24 PM (3 of 33)
| Same here - I'd love to do a swap where you send one to each person, but I can't do it in '06! |
User: postcardgirl
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From: Debby215
Date: 10-18-2006, 09:06 PM (4 of 33)
I TOO would love to do a swap, maybe sometime in January, to ward off Winter blahs.....Thanks for asking
Debby
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User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 10-19-2006, 07:07 AM (5 of 33)
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Me, too. January would be better than now. One to everyone would be fun
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 10-19-2006, 10:15 AM (6 of 33)
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Okay, we'll this is what we'll do! An all around swap where we send a block to each person participating and we'll start it in january. We'll come up with a color/theme and a mail date before then. Any suggestions are welcome! May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: huggiebear39
Date: 10-19-2006, 01:45 PM (7 of 33)
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Hi: I would br interested in taking part in a block swap, in the new year would work for me. Took part in an International Block Swap a couple years ago and ended up with a lot of nice blocks still haven't got the quilt put together, am going to work on it after the new year. Huggiebear39 |
User: huggiebear39
Member since: 06-13-2006 Total posts: 6 |
From: Patty22
Date: 10-20-2006, 08:15 AM (8 of 33)
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I've been on the shore dangling my toes in the water......I'm very interested, but I would love to know which kind of block swap everyone is interested in. I've participated in the following kinds involving a set group of people (12- or 24) that exchange blocks for one year (say starting in 2007). This means that everyone on the list would make either one block a month (12) or two blocks (if twenty four participated). #1 - Individual whose month to have a block would just inform the list the kind of block they would want. For example, I asked for tree blocks with muslin background and it could be any size. Some asked for Christmas themed blocks....this could even be a traditional pattern in Christmas fabrics. #2 - Individual whose month to have a block made would send to everyone on the list the fabric and pattern for the block. For example, I sent indigo blues and the pattern for everyone for a lady of the lake quilt. Doing this method controls the kind of fabric in the block if you want a quilt to look a specific way. Another time, I sent out reproduction fabrics and the pattern for a basket quilt. (I will get around to taking pictures of some other quilts for examples.) http://pelkovitch.photosite.com/Album1/DSC03320.html http://pelkovitch.photosite.com/Album1/birdsinair.html #3 - Individual whose month to have a block made requests a specific pattern and you are allowed to use any fabric you want with maybe suggestions for the colors. .....I'm sure there are other ways of doing the block exchanges, so I am anxious to hear what everyone is thinking. Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: Patty22
Date: 10-20-2006, 10:09 AM (9 of 33)
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http://pelkovitch.photosite.com/Album2/tree_blocks.html http://pelkovitch.photosite.com/Album2/lady_of_the_lake.html Added some pictures to my photosite that I thought would help explain some of the block exchanges. The trees were blocks sent to me where the maker picked the pattern and material. I requested a solid cream background. With the lady of the lake quilt, I sent the fabric and pattern to those participating and they returned the block to me. I apologize for the picture of the tree blocks because an ocean wave quilt I am working on "shadowed" through a bit on the blocks (but I didn't dare take it off the wall). As you can see the possibilities are endless with the exchanges. My favorites are the signature blocks and believe it or not, the lights in the birds in the air quilt are signed by the makers. Oh, I also have another quilt (top stage) with sashing blocks (flying geese) that were made as friendship blocks. I'll get a photo of this when I finish up the outside border that I have been procrasting on and getting involved in other projects. Let's get some chatter going about what everyone thinks??????? Maybe if anyone has questions they should get them out
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: win ter
Date: 10-20-2006, 02:51 PM (10 of 33)
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This sounds really intresting! I'm not formial with this so would like to hear more. Terry |
User: win ter
Member since: 05-18-2001 Total posts: 74 |
From: Bama
Date: 10-21-2006, 04:04 PM (11 of 33)
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I've been in 4 block swaps on these boards. Each of them we all made enough blocks for each person participating. We first decided what type of block to make. The first swap we decided to all do 12" blue blocks, pattern of your choice. Alot of them did a block that's name started with their initial. I got some very pretty blocks. Another swap was 12" baskets, pattern of your choice. I recieved another beautiful set of blocks. Another swap was house blocks. My favorite swap so far. Everyone did a 12" house block of their choice. One lady dyed all the sky fabric that everyone used. Every block swap I've been in we mailed our blocks to one person along with a postage-paid envelope and that person swapped out the blocks and sent one of each to everybody. I'd like to join another swap after Christmas too.
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: Patty22
Date: 10-21-2006, 04:39 PM (12 of 33)
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"Every block swap I've been in we mailed our blocks to one person along with a postage-paid envelope and that person swapped out the blocks and sent one of each to everybody." Bama......I've never done it that way, but it sounds fun everyone receiving their blocks at the same time! Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Patty22
Date: 10-23-2006, 06:54 PM (13 of 33)
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Come one, let's talk this up? Where is everybody? Anybody on the shore wondering if the water's warm and if they should take the plunge?
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 10-23-2006, 08:13 PM (14 of 33)
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Here is a post earlier this year where BRG, the hostess for the last 2 quilt block swaps that we did, asked for ideas for a future quilt block swap. But I don't think it ever got off the ground. There were some ideas pushed around.... http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17123 TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: esrun3
Date: 10-23-2006, 08:29 PM (15 of 33)
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"Every block swap I've been in we mailed our blocks to one person along with a postage-paid envelope and that person swapped out the blocks and sent one of each to everybody." Bama......I've never done it that way, but it sounds fun everyone receiving their blocks at the same time! The other advantage to doing it this way is the hostess has a cut off date that all the blocks have to be to them by. This way if someone drops out and doesn't let us know people aren't sending out blocks and not getting anything in return (you would get your block back that would have gone to that person) and we've kept the swap open an extra week for someone that has had something come up and needed a little more time. I like choosing my own block but following a color scheme-it lets me choose something at my skill level without feeling like I'm doing a poor job on something that I feel is over my head. Plus if someone is really busy at that time or something comes up they have the option of choosing a simpler block that they can make up in a hurry and still participate. Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: kittykat
Date: 10-24-2006, 12:46 AM (16 of 33)
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i just finished a block swap. recieved my blocks today. i enjoy them. sent to 1 person then swapped out. its all in how you make it.
pat
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User: kittykat
Member since: 08-06-2001 Total posts: 184
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From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 10-24-2006, 03:13 PM (17 of 33)
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I like choosing my own block but following a color scheme-it lets me choose something at my skill level without feeling like I'm doing a poor job on something that I feel is over my head. Plus if someone is really busy at that time or something comes up they have the option of choosing a simpler block that they can make up in a hurry and still participate. I agree. It makes the beginners be able to swap as well as the experienced ones. May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: Bama
Date: 10-24-2006, 04:59 PM (18 of 33)
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Here's a thought I had... a red and white block, pattern of your choice. All the same size block. (I prefer 12" finished blocks, but I'm okay with any size) Appliqued, pieced, paper-pieced, redwork, or whatever. Just a suggestion......  I love red.
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User: Bama
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From: Patty22
Date: 10-24-2006, 06:04 PM (19 of 33)
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Solid or print in the red? When you say white do you mean something like a white kona or a muslin? Hmmmm......this is certainly a fabric color that everyone should definitely wash before sewing to test to make sure the red doesn't bleed. One could also get some very lovely positive negative effects in the patterns that are often lost when using a multitude of prints or big designs in a block. Patty
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User: Patty22
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From: Bama
Date: 10-24-2006, 08:12 PM (20 of 33)
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I think red prints would make the blocks more interesting since there might be several different shades of red coming from different people. Washing red fabric before using is a good idea. I always wash mine but forget that not everyone does. White on white prints for the white might also make the blocks look better together since not all solid whites or muslins match. Like I said, it's just a suggestion. Everyone keep coming with more. |
User: Bama
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From: Patty22
Date: 10-25-2006, 09:58 AM (21 of 33)
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Plus if someone is really busy at that time or something comes up they have the option of choosing a simpler block that they can make up in a hurry and still participate. Lyn, for some reason, my brain only sees this as the way a politican would do a block exchange: they would make big promises for a pretty block and in the end you would receive a four patch from them. They would say they only had two/four years to make the blocks and just couldn't do it in time - please elect me again. I don't think we have any political quilters, or do we? For our  neighbors, our elections are coming up in 12 days and some of the advertising has gotten quite ugly. Judy, thanks for updating on the previous swap thread from the beginning of the year. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Patty22
Date: 10-26-2006, 09:54 AM (22 of 33)
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There have been 11 quilters posting about the swap........... My toes are dangling and HeyJudee didn't really commit (darn her determination to finish her other projects). I'm thinking this would be great fun...... anyone out there that is interested and just lurking? Okay......where is everybody? Busy with Halloween costumes? 
Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: JustSewCrafty
Date: 10-27-2006, 12:05 PM (23 of 33)
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Yes, Yes, Where are you ladies?? Patty do you want to get with me and help organize this bad boy?? lol May your bobbin always be full-
Stephanie www.chasingthreads.blogspot.com "Sewing is the new black" |
User: JustSewCrafty
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 168 |
From: Patty22
Date: 10-27-2006, 12:29 PM (24 of 33)
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Me??? You want me to take a plunge and jump in the water? Okay, I'm warning all of you I'm going skinny dipping and joining the block swap! I'm getting the impression that everyone is very comfortable with picking the pattern they feel their skill level can accommodate. When we can get a few more "bodies" (that's Halloween lingo ladies) to join in, there are three things that need to be determined: 1. colors to be used, and or types of fabrics 2. possible theme? or no theme, just blocks in the colors choosen by the group. 3. when the blocks will be due to the swap leader to redistribute. I wouldn't mind helping or being the person that sits on everyone  to get their blocks going  :My question............what can we do to get Judy to join? Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Jeke
Date: 10-27-2006, 02:38 PM (25 of 33)
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I have never participated in a block swap but might be interested if I knew exactly what I had to do. I certainly wouldn't want to be the one to mess things up!! J Jay
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User: Jeke
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From: Sandy4Hm
Date: 10-27-2006, 04:05 PM (26 of 33)
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I would be interested...I'm a beginner level quilter...It's kind of scarey to me but I would love to try it! How long would we have to get them all done? I have never done anything like this before. Sandy
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User: Sandy4Hm
Member since: 09-26-2006 Total posts: 5 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 10-27-2006, 08:24 PM (27 of 33)
My question............what can we do to get Judy to join? Hee, hee, hee
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: esrun3
Date: 10-29-2006, 12:12 AM (28 of 33)
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Lyn, for some reason, my brain only sees this as the way a politican would do a block exchange: they would make big promises for a pretty block and in the end you would receive a four patch from them. They would say they only had two/four years to make the blocks and just couldn't do it in time - please elect me again. I don't think we have any political quilters, or do we? For our neighbors, our elections are coming up in 12 days and some of the advertising has gotten quite ugly. Judy, thanks for updating on the previous swap thread from the beginning of the year. Patty-does have that ring, huh? LOL Not what I meant and I must tell you I have NEVER been disappointed in a block exchange. Even the very simple blocks have been done up in beautiful fabrics. I understand what you mean about the 4 patch thing but this also encompasses all levels of quilters and some quilters just getting started aren't comfortable doing more than a simple 9 patch sometimes. (i hope not a 4 patch LOL) Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: kittykat
Date: 10-29-2006, 01:27 AM (29 of 33)
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well it looks like someone needs to set the rules, decide on theme, maybe colors, dates and how many and block size. it looks like except for 1 there is enough interested that would do 1 quilt top. you now have ideas who would like to join in.
pat
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User: kittykat
Member since: 08-06-2001 Total posts: 184
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From: Patty22
Date: 10-29-2006, 07:00 PM (30 of 33)
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JustSewCrafty, I have pm'ed you about the block exchange. Ready and full of some fun ideas.................. Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 10-29-2006, 08:25 PM (31 of 33)
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So when are you all talking about doing this? Now or after the new year? I might be interested. Never done it before but I have been bit by the quilting bug and can't get enough.
Gina
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User: Pudge99
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From: esrun3
Date: 10-29-2006, 09:32 PM (32 of 33)
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Gina, I think most of us decided after the new year would work better.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: Patty22
Date: 10-30-2006, 06:01 PM (33 of 33)
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For everyone interested......I posted a new thread with the block swap for 2007 giving the theme and rules. I hope everyone that was interested finds this a swap they would enjoy joining. See you over in Red, White and YOU! Patty
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User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
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