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I want to sign up definitetly for the Valentine fabric swap. I need J to send me confirmation and nstructions and even though I did PM once I am not sure how to do it. Please help!

It is a monthly swap and there is some overlap. Each month is different. Sign up for the ones you like. To clarify:

December is blacks/whites/brights and is due 1/20
January is Batiks and is due 2/28
February is Valentines and is due 3/30

Anything else - - - -let me know!

Jane

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Jane

Stitch124, Definitely chain piecing is the way to go. I think doing one step over and over is the fastest. I did 3 sets one day, then 2 sets another day (30's swap). I sewed all, ironed all, then cut all, etc. With the batiks, I did the 4-patch for all 6 sets one day. But one batik I didn't like, so I ordered a different fabric. Now I have it, so I will do the 4-patch, then chain piece all the sets, etc. I don't think it matters what you rotate-- just make it so that your end layout is correct.

Hi -- I did some chain piecing last night for my December blocks and it did seem to move along faster. I also decided to follow the instructions on Jane's first message just to be sure I am following the correct format. Thinking I will recut some b/w and w/b squares and remake some blocks using a very scant 1/4" seam as my blocks are coming out shy by about 1/8" <DARN>

Thanks for your input givio! As always -- your advice is very very helpful.

Have a great day.

Julie

After reading your post yesterday stitch124 I flipped a set the way you described and it came out the same way. Had never timed myself to see how long it actually took me to make a set of 6 plus 1 for myself. I already had the blocks of batiks and blacks cut out into the squares. Clock set: sewed each set together by two's, resew into a 4 patch, iron, make the inch cuts, resew all again, iron, check size and stack. 1 hour and 14 minutes. I did chain piece every step for all 7. about 10 1/2 minutes per block. Then I had 3 left to do on another set and just made those blocks individually and it took much longer doing them one by one, about 14 minutes each. So for me chain piecing is way faster. The pattern for the Valentine one's are going to take longer I'm sure with the way it's cut. I'll have to find another routine to speed it up.

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this is seet # 2 half done Marie

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this is set #1 ....all finished


Tubsfam

Oh pretty! Especially like that b/w fabric duo on the completed set.
Love seeing all the different combinations everyone is coming up with. I never ceases to amaze me how we have very few if any duplications of the b/w fabrics even though there are so many of us.

Blocks in the mail
 

Hi all --

Just a note to share the two sets of blocks that are going into the mail today. Wishing I could contribute more, but not enough hours in the day.

Now to get busy on the Batiks and Valentines blocks. Committed to 2 sets each but I will try to do more if time allows.

Julie

Very pretty tubsfam and Stitch124

Here's our update:

1. Boop56 – 2 sets
2. Creatfourpaws – 6 sets
3. Deenatoo – 6 sets
4. Dottie Dodge – 6 sets
5. Dragonflynana – 4 sets
6. groovy pieces – 6 sets
7. happylab – 6 sets
8. jaba – 6 sets REC’d
9. lauriejo – 2 sets
10. Letsquilt - 2 sets
11. MaryMo - 4-6
12. mom-6 – 6 sets REC’D
13. Muse&Sew – 3 sets REC’D
14. Nelco – 6 sets
15. Nurse bonnie – 6 sets
16. Pattia – 4 sets
17. Stitch124 – 2 sets
18. Tubsfam – 3 sets
19. Wannabquilter – 4 sets

Blocks are due by January 20th. Please label your quilt blocks.

Everything is looking wonderful. You gals are terrific!

Jane

Here is a preview of upcoming themes so you can plan accordingly:

March - Patriotic - red/white/blue - - - - decided, after receiving some sage advice, to schedule this far enough ahead so we would potentially have our quilts in time for the 4th of July!

April - Civil War reproduction - - - any color paired w/ light shirting fabrics
May - Asian theme
June - Chocolate covered Cherries - - - what, you ask??? Browns and pinks.


Jane

Love those themes - very diverse. It will encourage many more to play along. :)

I mailed mine out today....now on to the batiks for the January swap....wheeee

JC: Squishy Headin' Your Way
 

Salutations All . . .

Here's a sample of what's in the bag. . . . GP:D

Wow- those are lovely

those look great.
lol, I overbought (darn!) I forgot that I am only doing 4 sets now. ha ha, will have to make more for myself.
Patti

UGH!!!!! the sets are all messed up, not sure if it is the pressing with steam and fabric shrunk or what. it is off by as much as 1/8 inch. so having to remake 2 sets. I have the other 3 sets cut apart, ready for the chain piecing. I always use steam when pressing, I think I am going to turn the steam off for the remaining ones I need to make and see what happens.

createfourpaws -if you cut your starting squares at 5" you need to use a "scant" 1/4" seam to make these come out right.

I have found that if I cut my starting blocks at 5 1/4" then when I am finished sewing and pressing (with steam) I can trim up to square. I have not mastered the "scant" 1/4" seam so the above works for me.

1. Boop56 – 2 sets
2. Creatfourpaws – 6 sets
3. Deenatoo – 6 sets
4. Dottie Dodge – 6 sets
5. Dragonflynana – 3 sets REC'D
6. groovy pieces – 6 sets
7. happylab – 6 sets
8. jaba – 6 sets REC’d
9. lauriejo – 2 sets
10. Letsquilt - 2 sets
11. MaryMo - 4-6
12. mom-6 – 6 sets REC’D
13. Muse&Sew – 3 sets REC’D
14. Nelco – 6 sets
15. Nurse bonnie – 6 sets
16. Pattia – 4 sets
17. Stitch124 – 2 sets
18. Tubsfam – 3 sets
19. Wannabquilter – 4 sets


Blocks are due by January 20th. Please please please please label your quilt blocks.

Darn!! :)

Jane

omg! Jan 20th. Where has my head been????
I will have to bow out as it will take longer to get there than that from here -and I don't want to hold anyone up. I am sorry Jane.
=((
I am all mixed up with the dates and can't believe that it is the 13th already!!!. I should have had these out last weekend. I have no idea what I have been doing. I had more time in my head.
Short of driving there myself, they won't make it on time. ARRRGGHH, I am sooooo sorry. Looks like I will make mine up with what I have for my sets.
oh, I was so looking forward to this. I knew I should have done them over the holidays, but we had so much ice and sickiness here, I couldn't get to the quilt store.
I apologize to everyone, Patti

OMG!!!! I am right there with you Pattia.....I will have mine in the mail on Saturday I am hoping to have them in the mail Friday, just depends on how my cat scan goes.

Where has the time gone, it is flying way too fast.

I will be sending out priority mail so you may not have them until the 21st Jane, let me know if that will be a problem. Thanks

Mine won't go out until Saturday either,I'm just starting to get better from a very serious ear infection. Will do my best.

ok, I'm not getting this. Went to post office and got the envelope but was told I don't pay until I send it. If this is right ,that means your putting out the money to mail back to me.I don't think thats right.Let me know what to do.

either send the cash or have them put regular stamps on the envelop

My blocks are in the mail, expected delivery is today, Friday the 17th. I was just reading the posts on the Batik swap and saw that you want each block marked with our name not just the baggie. I did not understand that and only marked the baggie. I am so sorry for the extra work I will cause you!

OMG ....I have 3 days to get 4 more sets done. I have been busy rearranging my bedroom that I have not set at my sewing machine in 2 days. Guess I will do that today.

Jane -- you should be receiving my b/w, w/b w/brights blocks today. USPS said the package is out for delivery. I will not be able to participate in the swaps for Jan/Feb/April/May -- have too many irons in the fire right now. Looking forward to receiving the return blocks. I've been trading additional 30's charms with givio and will have enough blocks to make a king size quilt. Taking a long arm class in March and hope to rent the LA at the shop to quilt my own quilt. I will think about swapping again in March for the patriotic squares. Will see how my priorities land. Thank you for hosting the swap -- you are a wonderful swap hostest and you're in my contacts on the phone so I have your address handy for the next swap!

i have 4 sets completed, working on the other 2. May only be able to send the 4 sets as I am fighting a stomach bug, so hard to sit and sew when running to the ..... . Ok TMI. I am hoping to get the others done. THey will be in the mail tomorrow. I have put the labels on the back of the blocks.

Purchase the postage, put it on your return envelope and put it in your package. Hope that helps!

Jane

Thank you. I look forward to seeing your finished 30's quilt.

Jane

As of Saturday, here's what I have:

1. Boop56 – 2 sets
2. Creatfourpaws – 6 sets
3. Deenatoo – 6 sets
4. Dottie Dodge – 6 sets REC'D
5. Dragonflynana – 4 sets REC'D
6. groovy pieces – 6 sets REC'D
7. happylab – 6 sets
8. jaba – 6 sets REC’d
9. lauriejo – 2 sets
10. Letsquilt - 2 sets
11. MaryMo - 4-6 sets
12. mom-6 – 6 sets REC’D
13. Muse&Sew – 3 sets REC’D
14. Nelco – 6 sets
15. Nurse bonnie – 6 sets
16. Pattia – 4 sets
17. Stitch124 – 2 sets REC'D
18. Tubsfam – 3 sets
19. Wannabquilter – 4 sets



Monday is a holiday which will impact mailing. I realize some swappers have had to bow out and I'm sure we all wish them well.

I will be anxiously sitting/standing/pacing by my mailbox for lots more packages . . . .

Again - - - please label each quilt block.

Thanks!!

Jane

As I mentioned in my previous post, since the 20th falls on a holiday, it will effect the mail. Please send your packages anyway. Let's have a really good participation. As a result and because of my work schedule, I probably won't swap everything out til closer to the end of the week anyway. So please send your blocks!!

C'mon team! You can do it!!! Rah Rah Rah ((okay. I'm setting down my pom poms now))

Jane

have 4 sets done and 2 sets sewn into 4 patch. Will cut and re sew tomorrow. I use the USPS site and buy my postage/Label so I will be able to get them in the mail Monday.

Hi ladies, I'm itching to start laying out my blocks for this swap. I'm hoping you can give me some ideas. I've laid out my blocks so far but it looks way too *busy for my taste. Would sashings looks better to organize the chaos of all these blocks. What colors would look good? White or bright with white and black cornerstones? I'm seriously color challenged when it comes to design.

I would appreciate you thoughts.

Kindly,Julie

Stitch124 - Sashing will help to "calm" the top. I would recommend using either solid black or solid white for the entire sashing to give it the look you are going for.

Here are my 6 sets,
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can't wait to get them back to put together. Will be lots of fun seeing what comes back.

Oh my, those are gorgeous.