CRO

Thank you Jaba.

Dragonfly Nana

getting excited - we will have our swapped blocks back soon!

jaba

Me too Paula, batiks always make a beautiful quilt or runner.

Dragonfly Nana

ooh - I had never thought about doing a runner. You are so smart Jaba. With all the blocks I will be getting I could make one to match couldn't I.

jaba

Yes you could...maybe you'll get just the right colors and can match your "dragonfly" quilt. Got mine all sandwiched and quilted just have to sew the binding now. Will post a pic of it on that thread.

givio

Thanks, Jaba, for the new place to shop! :-)

jclinganrey

I received Groovy Pieces' package yesterday. I'll see what arrives today then I have to do the swapping.

Jane

jclinganrey

Mom-6 - your pkg arrived today. Let the swapping begin!!

Jane

jclinganrey

The swapping is underway and this months' swap has been a real eye opener. In fact, the quilt police came by. I know! I was surprised too. After some investigation, questioning and wisdom seeking, they discovered that some swappers actually did not use Batik fabric. Now, I'll tell you, I know Batik fabric when I see it and I thought we all knew that it is a very specific fabric. I've bought and sold Batik fabric for many years and I know of which I speak. The bottom line is this: if a swapper sent quilt blocks made of something other than Batik, they will be returned unswapped. I received one package of 6 sets; 5 were Batiks and one was regular smooth fabric. I will swap out 5 sets for that swapper and return the other set.

I think we all agree that if you send Batik blocks you expect to receive Batik blocks in exchange. Anything else doesn't cut it.

I'll save the other observations from the Quilt Police for another post. Back to the swapping - - -

Jane

Dragonfly Nana

I completely agree with the decisions you made Jane. Thank you for letting us know about the issues and how you resolved them.