No background requirements!! :)

Great block!! Does this mean I should sign you up?? :) :)

Rachel

Thanks, Yes I would like to join in the fun, sent PM :thumbup:

oooh...thinking hard about this one.

Hi, Rachel! I had such fun with the Halloween swap, I thought I should try this one too. Put me down for 2 sets and I'll pm you with my info. Looking forward to this.

The easiest way to "re draft" would be to add 1 inch: Make your string rectangles 3 1/2 x 9 1/2 and make your side strips 4 x 9. This would add the length you need without changing the width and still keeps the heart shape intact....it will just be a little longer. Good luck.

Hi Rachel, I finished my first set. All hand embroidery. Here's my next set. (machine embroidery) Only 2 more to go. I have my third set in the works also. But, they didn't seem to want to go together today. (paper piecing) I was taking more out then I was putting in. But, I will be giving them another try on Monday. (I work on the weekends.) Having lots of fun tho. Hope to see more pretty blocks soon.

Really cute design Judith, I admire your handwork !! :)

Judith those are adorable!

Thank you all so much. Paula, I hope that maybe you'll come join us. I don't know how many people have signed up...But the pull of pretty valentines. Purples, Pinks, Reds....I hope we'll have more joiners. These block swaps are so much fun.

Ok I am going to watch to see if I want to sign up. Don't know if I will have time to do so yet.

How about these for a 3rd set. Although, they are similar to QuiltingMommy's. They are a different shape. Let me know if these will work. I'm going to tweak the colors a bit. And, I have to add a border because they are just a smidge to small. (But, I can fix that!!) lol Or, if you really don't want these, I can do something applique instead. :) (I'm flexible.)

PERFECT - PERFECT- PERFECT I really. really really like it

Why thank you Marybrace,Donna H.M., and Paula. These pretty valentines are so much fun.

Oh Rachel, Are you partial to Pink valentines or Purple valentines?

Another nice one Judith :)

My mom doesn't like the black and white prints. What do yall think? I'm always afraid of my work appearing flat. Your comments are very welcome.

Hi Racel,
I'm in for one set for sure, possibly 2 but will see how this goes

Personally, I like the black and white worked in with the other colors...remember.this is "funky".

Oh, :shock: I forgot about that. I kinda of liked the black and white too. It's unexpected. Thanks for the reminder. :)

I believe I started on some hearts somewheres. If I can find them I will join.

Judith I love your blocks so far!! I like pink and purple on Valentine's!! :) I am not a big purple at Halloween fan (just my preference), but I think it fits for Valentine's for sure. :) Great job!!

Rachel

I have my 3rd set almost finished. I just need to add a small border to them to bring them up to 9 1/2" sq. But, here are what the hearts look like.

Hi Racel.
I will be doing 2 sets of 12.5 x 12.5 blocks. I have the first set pieced just need to applique to background. At this rate I may even attempt another set, I'll let you know.

Rachel, mailed off 3 sets to you today.:)

Such great blocks being posted already...
Kif

Hi Rachel,
My 2 Sets are finished. I would like to do a third set. I've dome blocks 3.5" x 9.5". Do I need to send 12 of those or 6? I love hearts and this is such a fun swap. I'm reallu looking forward to it.

I agree with Mary - the B/W really makes the other colors "pop"

Those Red ones are outstanding!

Thanks Paula. I just pulled scraps out of the scrap bag for most of these. They were fun to make. Hopefully, I made enough to mix in with last years pretty valentines blocks. I'd like to say I can't wait to get them back. But, really, I can wait. I'm working on my "Good Ol' Summertime" swap blocks. I'm trying to get my top made from them. But, I think I'm going to need to make just a few more blocks. I don't have them placed right yet. I really am trying to keep up. But, this is a first time putting different size blocks together. It's kind of like playing tetrus.:)

Has anybody else made any blocks yet? Would love a sneak peak. :)

Rachel, have my blocks been delivered to you yet? I'm just checking. :)

Rachel...Sign me up for at least 2 sets. This will be fun.

Brenda

Sent a pm - sign me up--- number of sets to be determined..

Mary Ellen

Hi there Rachel. I got a little distracted by the boomerang swap, but I wanted to let you know about my work on this swap. I have finished two sets, each different. I am planning to make a third set; I need to go online and find something different to try. The scrappy hearts that I posted on in August were difficult, but I made 6 9.5x6.5 blocks. I also made a group of drunkards path-circle in square 6.5x6.5 blocks with hearts and lady bug prints. Now I need to find a third idea....

okay I finished a third set today. So here are my three: string heart, mended hearts and love bugs

Sorry for making you all tilt your heads in such an awkward angle.

http://inbox.centurylink.net/service...d=17361&part=2
http://inbox.centurylink.net/service...d=17360&part=2

http://inbox.centurylink.net/service...d=17362&part=2

How many people have signed up so far?

I can't see them

I would like to join this swap.
Please Use Pm for personal information

I'd love to join in on the fun! Ideas are swirling around in my head. . . .

Will send you a PM right now!

Jane

The three pictures show up when I look at the post, can everyone else see them?

I can't see the 3 pictures either.......or do I need to do something to those 3 little squares I see?

Mary Ellen

[ATTACH=CONFIG]363964[/ATTACH]Here is a block I'm considering. What do you think?? The upper left section was supposed to be horizontal and would be if I decide to make this block for the swap.

(sorry it's sideways. Darned computer!)

Jane

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Another possibility . . . same as previous block - different piecing - - -

Jane

Jane, The hearts ae so nice and very pretty..I like them a lot

.Mary Ekken