2nd set of blocks!
 

Here's my second set. The block is called Goshen Star - very fun to put together.
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ooooh, I like that block, don't remember ever seeing it before. I'll have to find that one. Thanks for showing it.

KeQuilts, love your block! Actually that is the block I was going to make next. It's so pretty. What do you think? Is it okay to do the same block with different fabrics?

I am reasonably sure noone will throw a fit if we somehow recieve two beautiful blocks... :thumbup:

Absolutely - sew away!! I like this block so much, I'd love to use it for a whole quilt. I think it's the kind of block that would alternate well with an Irish Chain or the like.

Hi Jaba - I found the block pattern here
http://www.quilterscache.com/BlocksbySizeB.html

The site is free, but you can opt to make a donation of any size if you print patterns, etc. This link is to the 7-11" blocks. I found the instructions to be very accurate, and there are also a fair amount of paper pieced blocks that have printable foundation sheets.

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Tracibug - thanks so much for posting the pictures for me! Hope to get them headed your way in the next day or so. Have to get them labeled and to the post office.

Thanks kequilts, I really like that block. Nice blocks mom-6. Getting excited to get these back.

If blocks are paper pieced,do you leave the paper on? Most swaps do because it's easier to sew blocks together before removing paper.Sorry if this has been asked before.

Jan doesnt your book 501 quilt blocks have tons of 10.5 inch blocks? I recall seeing oodles in there :)

lovely swap see I get confused really easily. these sets mixs not mixs the whole thing turns my mind sideways or i would have joined you. Instead I will watch and drool with the rest of the watchers. I love that orange and green block posted says fall totally to me.. like get in my quilt fall.

Quiltermomma you said you were saying no to swapping for a while.. saw you looking :) I am over knee deep in swaps right now so I am working hard at saying no. its a new concept for me. not sure its working.

I have no experience with paper piecing so have no preference. Anyone else?

Linda-

Maybe we should send next Sunday sewing batik blocks and pig undies!!! The blocks for this swap are next on my to-do list. Of course, writing my 3-5 page final research paper so I can finish my bachelor's degree that is due next Tuesday should also be up there but I do my best work when I'm under the gun!


Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

I think I do too that or when there is no rush at all it suddenly just comes to me. And they are fresh out of piggy undie patterns shoot. My table is so small all we can make is a mess I think.

I love the blocks your guys are posting all of them are so great and the batiks are all going to go together beautifully. Batik envy here...sigh. lovely lovely work. I have enough batik fabric to sew A block together Traci. I am just getting into it. I gifted all my sewing things away last spring and am slowly rebuilding now.

Brat, yup the book has lots, just not the Goshen Star and I was hoping to find it in a 12" for the Boom swaps, but it doesn't come in that size. I haven't taken the time to see if I could figure out how to make it bigger, some you can, some you can't. Guess I need to buy a program or something. Don't even know if they do that. Computer savvy might help, never had it and don't think it's coming my way anytime soon.

Jaba - one way to enlarge a block is to take the pattern to a copy center and enlarge the copy to the size you want. That won't give you cutting dimensions but if you just add the 1/4" seam allowance around hopefully you can figure it out.

Oh here's a link ( I hope) to a 12" Goshen Star block

http://quilting.about.com/od/blockof...ck-Pattern.htm

I haven't swapped in awhile but would love to do this one please sign me up. 3 sets

Will do... please send me a PM with your contact information. Glad to have you join us!!

My apologies in not thinking of this sooner... if anyone is interested in adding a batik twist to their swap, let me know and we can work out the logistics. This is optional, of course!

When you send your swap, you can also send a ziploc bag with 6 - 2 1/2" strips of one batik fabric. Send up to 6 bags per person. I'll swap and send those back with your blocks.

How's everybody's blocks coming?

sounds like fun - I'd like to tray that!

Blocks in the mail and on their way to you. Now can concentrate on finishing a few other projects.

This sound fun. I love the look of batiks but don't own any - good reason to go shopping.

Pm me and join the fun!! :)

Woohoo!!

They're starting to come in. I'll post an updated status soon.

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My fabric is washed ironed partially cut and the first set of 6 are almost sewn should finish by the end of the week I will post a pic. When there done.

Status update- still have a few ladies I haven't heard from in a while, how are we doing?

Jaba - 8 sets - RCVD
mom-6 - 4 sets - RCVD
kequilts - 1 set
bbemerald - 6 sets
cuppy - 3 sets
atpegsquiltstudio - 1 set
jclinganrey - 3 sets
lovngrandma - 1 set
squires1042 - 4 sets
tracibug - 8 sets
crafty-3790 - 3 sets

We could still use 6 more sets to round this out, if anyone was wanting and/or able to do a few more.

If you don't have my address or are having difficulties, please PM me.

I have three of my sets done, one more to go. If I can get the time will try to do some extra but don't know if that will happen or not. Can you send me your address again not sure what I did with it. A pm will be fine with it.

It is on Quilters Cache and I'll bet if you check it will be in the 12" section as well.

All the same or can each bag be mixed colors.

Make that four, I also picked this block out. love it more than glad to get several as I was thinking about making some more for myself.

Me too, they ended up at 10" oh well good for a charity quilt. Must have been having a brain malfunction this past week took me three trys to get one set right. Just couldn't wrap my head around the instructions for some reason and they were not hard blocks to do either.

I only have 2 blocks to finish & then my 6 sets will be done. I should be mailing them out this week-end! Looking forward to the swap! Getting close.

Woohoo!! I'll let you know when they come!!


LADIES -

We had another signup today and another or two still on the fence but should have a great swap. PM me if you need the address.

Please be sure to trim your blocks before mailing. Thank you!!:)

Blocks are inthe mail really hope you get them in time.

I'll keep an eye out... :)

Another week to go before the deadline. If all blocks are received by the due date, I'll have them back on their way to you on Monday 3/4. Woohoo!

Tracibug, have your received my package?

My blocks have departed the local sorting facility and are on their way ..... hope they don't get stuck in a snowdrift!

I have received:

Jaba
Bbemerald
Mom-6
Atpegsquiltstudio

This will be a beautiful quilt!!

Guess we need to start praying to the mail guru's for everyone's to get there this week. Sure hope so we need a little more variety than just 5 of us . You did get yours done didn't you Traci?