Qbee

When doing the Christmas Ornament Swap, it dawned on me that all the ornaments are SO cute it would be great to have a collection to display in my quilting room....but I then realized Christmas doesn’t last all year! I then started trying to think of something else small enough to collect and thought of small magnets! I have done some research on different types of magnets and have links as examples. Like the ornaments, the magnets would allow members to showcase their individual talents. Magnets could be crocheted, painted, sewn, but quilted is the preferred medium.

I was even able to find a link with instructions for making a very easy and inexpensive magnet board.

This would be an easy swap for beginners. Here are the guidelines:
1. Sign up by 12:01 AM on January 31st. Please do not sign up until you have your magnet(s) finished.
2. I will have partners assigned by February 5th
3. The mail out due date will not be no later than February 15th.
4. Magnets should not be larger than 4” square/diameter.
5. Please make sure to enclose a note to let your partner know who you are.
6. Once you receive your magnet, please make every effort to send a PM to me and your partner letting us know you received your magnet and thanking them.
7. If possible, please post a picture of the magnet(s) you receive and a public thank you to your partner.
8. Each person can do up to two magnets.
9. This will be a direct person to person mailing. I will not collect mailing addresses. Once I've assigned the partners, they should exchange that information between themselves by PM.
10. This swap will include international members, so if mailing internationally is a concern for you, please let me know in a PM.
11. If you would like to participate, please PM me the following information:
Screen name
# of magnets that you want to swap (1 or 2)
12. Please CAREFULLY read the guidelines for all swaps on the board at this link
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm
13. Here is our Activity Page that I will keep updated with who all is swapping, etc.: http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...sp?gracnum=103

Here are some links to give you some ideas:
Quilted Magnets for our Mini Quilt lovers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/acardaday/4874819814/
Little fake candies for our painters:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33978802@N04/3332642109
Glass Gem Magnets
http://www.wholesalersusainc.com/Ref...r_Magnets.html
Felt Chicken Magnets
http://ibbyskibby.wordpress.com/2008...bout-chickens/
Crocheted magnets
http://www.etsy.com/listing/14477140...ref=v1_other_2
Cross stitch magnet
http://craftideasforall.blogspot.com...1_archive.html
Button Magnets
http://urbancomfort.typepad.com/urba...n-magnets.html
Hex Magnets
http://pinwheelponders.blogspot.com/...n-hexagon.html

And to help you make a display for all your lovely magnets, here is a tutorial on how to make a VERY easy and cheap magnet board:
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/sear...netic%20boards

Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from ya'll!

sewwhat85

sound like fun

cjomomma

I'm book marking this just incase I decide to give it a try. It really is a cool idea. I love refrigerator magnets.

pattis47

ok Qbee, sign me up. I took 9 of my 1 1/2" squares and did a 9 patch, then turned it into a disappearing 9 patch...trimmed it, added a back, stuffed it with polyfil and a little round magnet and POOF I am ready to swap....

Qbee

See how easy!!! How Cool Patti! Thank you!!

sgardner

It's so cute!

lots2do

What's the best way to attach the magnet?

pattis47

I put mine inside, couldnt think of another way.....hummmmmmm will have to give it more thought, but that was all I could do at 1am.

Karen

Very cute patti!

Qbee

you can like sew it in or use hot glue or whatever makes it stay :D