Fun Halloween Block Swap .... In the mail everyone!!..
05-25-2011, 10:51 AM
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Oh, and I don't think it's too busy at all... it's fun that as you look at it the embroidery reveals itself.
Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
is this background to busy for the writing? it will be trimmed down to a 6.5 block
05-25-2011, 10:59 AM
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Well now I need to find some time to do more of these!!!
By the way, a flat rate medium box is $11 and that's cheaper than putting 6 sets in 3 flat rate envelopes. A small flat rate is $5.20 (I'm not positive 6 sets will fit in there though, but I'll test 'em and let you know).
How exciting! 24-36 big blocks will probably make me 2 Halloween Quilts! YIPPPEE. But I don't want to sign up for that many until I get them done.
By the way, a flat rate medium box is $11 and that's cheaper than putting 6 sets in 3 flat rate envelopes. A small flat rate is $5.20 (I'm not positive 6 sets will fit in there though, but I'll test 'em and let you know).
How exciting! 24-36 big blocks will probably make me 2 Halloween Quilts! YIPPPEE. But I don't want to sign up for that many until I get them done.
Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
OK everyone ... Big News!!!
I spoke to patrice and she is graciously opening up the halloween swap to four sets of six blocks.
If you want to do more than two sets and you have sent your blocks already. Remember that two sets of twelve inch blocks is all that will fit into a flat rate envelope. So if you are sending 4 sets of blocks, you will need to send a stamped envelope for each 2 sets of blocks. This is important!
Please contact me and I will update your activity page to show how many you are wanting to swap.
This will mean I won't be hosting another halloween swap back to back to this one. This update is pretty cool because your blocks will all be there in plenty of time to make your quilts for halloween display.
I will however be asking the admin to host a fun christmas (Winter Holiday) block swap at the end of this swap. I just think it would be SO FUN!
Let me know if you are wanting to increase your block sets by pm.
Red
I spoke to patrice and she is graciously opening up the halloween swap to four sets of six blocks.
If you want to do more than two sets and you have sent your blocks already. Remember that two sets of twelve inch blocks is all that will fit into a flat rate envelope. So if you are sending 4 sets of blocks, you will need to send a stamped envelope for each 2 sets of blocks. This is important!
Please contact me and I will update your activity page to show how many you are wanting to swap.
This will mean I won't be hosting another halloween swap back to back to this one. This update is pretty cool because your blocks will all be there in plenty of time to make your quilts for halloween display.
I will however be asking the admin to host a fun christmas (Winter Holiday) block swap at the end of this swap. I just think it would be SO FUN!
Let me know if you are wanting to increase your block sets by pm.
Red
05-25-2011, 11:41 AM
#635
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sorry, read the rules and it does say to trim. :-) Disregard my plea
Originally Posted by heyjami
Don't trim them! I got some untrimmed ones and it was nice to have a bigger option for putting them in the quilt. ;-)
Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
is this background to busy for the writing? it will be trimmed down to a 6.5 block
05-25-2011, 01:49 PM
#636
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Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
is this background to busy for the writing? it will be trimmed down to a 6.5 block
For the most part it is best to go by the rules and trim. I am thinking how hard it would be for me while measuring them. (I have been as they come in.)
So far there are two people who need to send the extra money for postage. They are short on thier packages to return them right. I will pm you and see if you can send the make up amount so your blocks will go out on time. OK?
05-25-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jetnica
Finished Sets 3 & 4!!! I'm going to work on my Boomerang 5 blocks this weekend and mail them out Tuesday.
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LOVE THIS SWAP!!!!!
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LOVE THIS SWAP!!!!!
05-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
is this background to busy for the writing? it will be trimmed down to a 6.5 block
05-25-2011, 07:08 PM
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Here is my Test Run for my Mummy! I printed eyes on those fabric sheets but I may use embroidery or buttons or something glow-y.
I need to anchor the strips down more once I put white thread in my machine. I used grey for the test run.
The background fabric is TBD. I like the dark purple batik but I'll leave that for the end.
What do you think? I'm open to suggestions to improve my little guy.
I need to anchor the strips down more once I put white thread in my machine. I used grey for the test run.
The background fabric is TBD. I like the dark purple batik but I'll leave that for the end.
What do you think? I'm open to suggestions to improve my little guy.
Originally Posted by heyjami
FINALLY an idea has come to me! I will work on it and post to see what you all think... it's different than anything I've seen so far so I hope you like it...
Mummy Block Test Run
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