Tippy

I don't join because of too many irons in the fire and a deep seated phobia about deadlines... I know it's dumb.. but there it is. I did do Secret Santa and had a ball.. I so enjoyed sending things to BlueChicken and the package from Nancy was wonderful!!! I've swapped some things on a personal .. one to one level with a couple of other members and am thinking of designing an "international" doll quilt to use some of the wonderful fabrics I've received.. what a fantastic group of friends I have found!!

Jingle

I am not a joiner of anything. If I had to do something by a certain time it would become like a job and I like doing things in my own time. Some swaps I have seen don't match others. Some people go all out and others do the very bare minimum to just get by.

Edie

Have never heard of any around here at all. I swear I am the only person in St. Paul that quilts. No quilting get togethers, no nothing - sad isn't it???? Nothing even at churches around here. As far as that goes, think on this one - whatever happened to coffee parties, impromptu, after hanging clothes out on the line - grab some cookies, or coffee cake and sit around at a picnic table, enjoy the morning, take a break for an hour and visit! Edie

lindy

That would be great! I remember my mom would have friends & family in to work on quilts. I think the impromtu has been hidden behind the hustle & bustle.

wichypoo

I sure hope I don't disappoint, but I wanted to be included in all the excitement. soooo, if I disappoint sorry, but I want to play too! :-P

Candace

I don't expect to join any swaps. I'm picky about fabric quality and wouldn't care to receive Walmart $1 per yard quarters or blocks.

hokieappmom

I just don't have the time to get involved in a swap. I work full time and have so many other WIP's that I need to get done. I think receiving the surprise in the mail would be fun though.

Marcia

I have only joined in one swap and it was a blast. It was the blue and white star block swap. I was thrilled with every block I received-I loved the variety of stars and the shades of blue. Mostly what I loved about it was that each block I got was lovingly made by another member of this board.

I have not participated in any swaps since because I simply do not have the time. But I sure love looking at the swap results when everyone posts them on the board

Ragann63

I've done several. I quit doing them because I wasn't getting the colors I requested (would get WOW instead of creams, etc.) and the workmanship was pathetic way too often. I would love to get into another one, but need to find one that is a little more regulated. I put a lot of effort into the squares I put out (I wouldn't send anything I wouldn't use) and I guess I just expect the same back!

ligia

Joined centralized FQ swaps in another group .
Swap mom was very strict and would return to sender
fabrics that did not meet the rules .
I was stashing creams and reds.

Have been disappointed in a swap that the mom herself
has never mailed back the 12 strip blocks I was entitled
and never replied my emails.

Dont join block swaps.