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09-28-2010, 10:29 AM

#51

SewExtremeSeams

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Originally Posted by brookemarie19

ok, I know this may sound a little dense for you guys, but if you do more than one set.... does each set have to be different or can they be made with the same fabrics?

Not dense... but yes, each set can have one of each of the same colors in the other sets. When I did it last time I would cut about 15 1.5 inch squares of one fabric at a time (we were only doing 10 sets then) and then tape one square to my wall and put the others in individual piles. I repeated this with each of 49 other fabrics. The wall squares were my reference so I would know if I already had done that fabric... just in case in a few days my memory failed (happens occasionally!). Then I packed each pile into a little sandwich ziplock and attached my handle and my real name on the outside of the bag and sent them on their merry way. The extra 4 piles were for my added pleasure. I sent the wall pile to Missi for all of her hard work. :-D :-D :-D Hope this helps.

09-28-2010, 11:35 AM

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brookemarie19

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Thank you that was very helpful. Another question before I dive in....is novelty fabric ok? As long as the print is small enough

09-28-2010, 01:01 PM

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KarenBarnes

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Novelty works for me!

09-28-2010, 01:22 PM

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Darcene

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Originally Posted by brookemarie19

Thank you that was very helpful. Another question before I dive in....is novelty fabric ok? As long as the print is small enough

The more pattern/texture/color the better when the patch is this small.....in the last swap I received a patch with a small monkey holding a banana....too cute...so far it is my favorite and it will be going into a quilt just for me.....I have to smile every time I see it.... :lol:

09-28-2010, 01:59 PM

#55

STAR

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I am in, not sure on how many sets yet

09-28-2010, 03:51 PM

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oksewglad

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My 10 sets went out today, Missi.

09-30-2010, 06:04 AM

#57

Missi

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yah up to 33 swappers!!!!

09-30-2010, 06:23 AM

#58

KarenBarnes

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Missi, I think I'll do 15 sets instead of 10. I'm sure my shoulder will be sore but it'll be worth it! :)

10-01-2010, 04:48 AM

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msquilter59

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I'm almost finished cutting mine and getting them ready to mail. YIPPEE!!! I think I'm going to go ahead and get started on the next swap too! Hope everyone has a great weekend! Hugs, Mary B MS