What a darling quilt, Kathy! Fabulous!
Makes me want to shout --- HOOOPLA! :shock:

Oooh that is adorable. You do a great job on pictures too. Look at all the gifties and that cute label too.

Here is what I opened today from Jarenie! Love it and she sent her own design pattern along-thank you bunches!![ATTACH=CONFIG]421428[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]421429[/ATTACH] Forgive me, I deleted the picture of the pattern!! Grrrrr..... it is called English Garden by Jarenie, and I will use it someday!!

Oh I love flying geese! Good job Jarenie, lucky you Jillnjo!

Ooooo! That is so pretty! Jarenie, I didn't know you designed patterns! How wonderful. :thumbup:

Hello ladies. I just popped but to say hello and see all the eye candy. These are some lovely and inspirational quilts.

Paula!!!! We miss you!!! What have you been up to?

Hey, I just had a *great* idea for a swap. (Not doing it, so don't get excited) It would be called 10 Things. You know how we all have strange why-on-earth-did-I-buy-this things in our stash of quilting supplies? Or maybe someone gifted you with a wonderful oddity? Well, the swap would work like this: the person who starts would pick Ten Things and put them into a box and send it along to the first person on the list. That person would take out what she wanted and replace the number of items removed with her own and send it on. A list would travel along with the box with little notes written on it along the way. The person who started it would be the last to receive it back. What do you think?

Well you should do it Krystyna! I think it sounds like a good idea, but needs a tryout to see what happens.

Krisb, what a gorgeous quilt Kathy sent you, love the pattern.

Jariene that is a beauty you designed for jillnjo, love the stars thread painted.

Krystyna, love your idea for a swap but I might be a bit far away to participate if it goes ahead :(

Kathy that is a beautiful quilt you made for Kris! The shape of the pieces reminds me if those English party "crackers" at Christmastime. The ones you pop open to find a surprise inside.

Jarenie, love your flying geese with the gold thread painted fireworks. I want to try doing that thread painting, it looks so neat!

well I love this idea! I think someone should actually put this in motion.

Maybe YOU should do it! You'd have to figure out what is acceptable to put in the box, acceptable condition, strict time frames, and how many people you'd allow into the swap. Participants would have to have a good reputation on the board and would be required to check in each week at least to be sure they are still breathing and to post if, for any reason they should be removed from the list. If the box stops, that's it. I think it should be a flat rate box that would be in continuous use.

I totally agree and Krystyna..send me the box and who to send it to next...I am game to try ... sounds like a lot of fun!

I mailed my DQ out to Nana Val on Wednesday. It didn't go far, so she should have it soon. I hope she likes it, I had fun making it. Working on ideas for the July swap. Watching the mailbox pretty closely. Oh, and guess what? Last year I liked my RWB quilt so well that I started one for myself. It is almost finished, in time for the holiday!! Now, how did that happen. LOL One UFO down, a few more to go.

A friend of mine participated in a swap similar to this called "The Traveling Suitcase" of traveling box. She really enjoyed it. I would consider joining the swap.

LOL It sure sounded like you are taking charge Krystyna. You are the swap queen and know how to run it. :D

No. No. No and Also NOOOOOO!!!!
Oof Dah! A girl can't even mumble to herself around here without getting roped into something! :D

ToomanyUFOs, please PM me. You don't seem to be a member any more. I sure hope I'm misspelling your ID.

jillnjo,
Thank you for posting the pictures.
I have a dozen patterns that are designed for scrap quilts. I just love Scrap quilts. The only thing with my scraps is that I think they have learned to multiply and I keep trying to teach them to subtract. Of course teaching scrap quilting does not help my scrap pile.
I have one going now that is Batik, each piece is ½ inch finished. My daughter calls it “Insanity’ so that will be the name when I get it finished.
This was my first Doll Quilt Swap and I do believe that I will do another.
Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Nevermind. I forgot the apostrophe! :p

Stars
 

I got the neatest mini from Nancy in Louisiana just in time for my most favorite holiday.
Stars, stars, stars and stripes. I love it! She printed out a cute label for it, too.

I am going to put it on the table for the 4th and NO ONE living here better spill anything on it
(that means DH!) because it goes on the wall next.

Thanks, Nancy, I love it and hope we can swap again......:thumbup:

Nancy, that is so adorable! Well done!

CrazyQuiltRobin...how are you doing? Are you about ready to join us again? Miss you terribly. Sending hugs and warm wishes.

Sharon (luvstoquilt) and everyone else .... I am doing good ..... Monday I will be seeing my Oncologist and finding out what happens next ..... I've had 2 rounds of really STRONG CHEMO.... made me so sick .... but the little quilt was hanging on my mirror and it cheered me every day .... today I put it in the mail back to you because after Monday we don't know what will happen .... if stem cell transfer it will be a month in the hospital and we don't know how much longer to get back to being me ....... but I am confident that God will get me through what ever happens .....I will be taking my computer and keeping an eye on you ladies .... and staying in awe of the beautiful little quilts you share each month .... keep sharing the eye candy ..... I'll keep watching ... and I'll let you know how I am ...... thanks again Sharon you will never know how much you cheered me in a difficult time ..... hugs to all .... CQR

Yippee!!
 

Got 1 of mine in the mail today. Toomanyufo's sent me this little beauty and it's already on my table. Wanted to display it so bad this week and next, great job on this!! I love it, thank you so much[ATTACH=CONFIG]421605[/ATTACH]

TooMany - what a great little quilt. I love the shape!

Robin, so good to hear from you. You continue to be in the prayers of so many here.

My rolodex just exploded and things are too much to deal with now ... so does anyone have RWQuilts address? Please PM me if you do. Thanks!

Received my beautiful dq from Wendy will try and post pic this weekend. mine is going out Mon.

:DROFL:D don't cha just hate when people eavesdrop? :D

Nancy and Skaduzy....cute, cute and cute! :)

HUGS to you CQR! We will all be pulling for you. Take care and stay strong.

Ooohhhh, I love the Paisley and the fun shape! Great little quilt Jaba and TMU's!

ok dq done finally will ship today!
Robin stay strong hugs sent your way

Yay!!! On time!!! :thumbup:

Ok, I am the bad girl in this swap. :( I am sending Gaijin's late.....I feel so bad. But here is a sneak peak...
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Cog, it looks adorable!

Today I received this wonderful package from Jean D, aka the button lady (My Stitching Peace.) What a wonderful quilt, notice the hand stitching and all of the various fabrics used to make this quilt so special. And look at those beautiful fabrics, doll and buttons (that she made.) I am in awe of her talent. Thank you Jean D for being such a great doll quilt swap partner.[ATTACH=CONFIG]421670[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]421671[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]421672[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]421673[/ATTACH]

What a sweet little patriotic quilt and the gifties, Holly Hobby fabric and the doll are to die for. I am saving calicoes to make some quilts to capture the feel of that era.

Nancy, Skaduzy, Jaba and toomanyUFO's...great quilts...love the one Kitsy got from JeanD, too. I think I love July 4th best of all holidays! The little quilts are all just precious!

Jean, what a wonderful quilt. Love the stitching on it. Kitsy, you are one lucky swap partner! Look at all those goodies!