Twisted Quilter

Sounds like we all got the same swap partner. I salvaged what I could, GRRRRRRR!

dottie dodge

[QUOTE=Twisted Quilter;5547152]I think I've finally decided on a pattern for my postage stamp quilt so....I'm going to start putting it together. I hope I can keep those little monsters in line and not too wonky.

Those little squares can get wonky fast can't they? I've been sewing 1.5'' squares into 5 x 5 blocks then into bigger blocks. Helps keep things in line for me.

Fraew

Would love to see a pic...even if it's just in the idea, chicken scratch drawing stage.

And yes, I'm a victim from the other swap too! We love Mariposa, but doesn't that just make you love her and her swap's even more??? Happy Friday.

dottie dodge

[QUOTE=Fraew;5547396]Would love to see a pic...even if it's just in the idea, chicken scratch drawing stage.

I caught that act in two sizes! Ouch! I would love to see what you are planning too. I am just sewing my charms together, no pattern, no rhyme or reason. I have seen some awesome ps quilts that are planned but I had already started sewing and I really don't like to do the frog stitch!

barri1

I am so tired, and needed a laugh. I guess a bunch of us got the same crappy squares. Since I have a shortage of time, it didn't pay for me to go through the bag. I probably would've been upset if I found a square that I really liked, and it was cut too small. I also sent about 15 more squares just in case some of mine were short, or defective. I started practicing so hopefully the next batch will be better.
Someone mentioned that if you do them in four piece squares, there is a better chance of them being in better alignment. In theory it makes sense.
I better go in for a nap so I can play later. Whoa....

SheriR

Wow I lost count how many of us got nasty ripped squares lol. YES I live Mariposa's swap!

Twisted Quilter

Thought I was all set to start then remembered that I hadn't finished cutting scraps for a friend. Maybe next week. Right now I think every other square is going to be white.

marytoddliz

Well if I ever send out a Crappy Square, Please send it right back to me and I will make it right! I hate messing up! I sometimes think I will end up in Quilters Hell, because of sending a bad cut!

I love scraps and get them from every one I know. They think the little tiny scraps I make into small blocks are for looney tunes, but when I get a project finished they Love them then!

Who ever it was that wanted scraps, let me know I will share if you pay for postage, but beware, I have seen some ugly scraps, thank goodness they are so small you can't tell the pattern!

barri1

Hi marytoddliz,
Hold on to the scraps, and use them in the next swap. They will just infuse more variety into the swap. I am almost positive I got squares from you, and didn't see a problem. The only problem I had was with the one we all did.. I just remembered opening the envelope, and trying to make head, or tails out of it. The envelope was a month after the swap was over, and I forgot that I didn't get from one person. I did learn one major issue from all of you, and it sort of upset me, and embarressed me. I didn't starch, and iron my fabric, and everyone else's were very nice, crisp, and organized. Okay, so I've seen the light. I'm a changed woman...

Havplenty

hey twisted what pattern did you decide on? after my random one and my perkiomen daydreams one are "finished" i will be starting a new one. i have seen some great inspiration on the web so i don't know what the pattern will look like yet. it's good to know you are finally jumping in to start sewing on your psq.

yep i got a bag of ripped squares also and i contacted the swapper about it. i let her know that what she sent was unusable for me and that she should sent out squares that she would want to receive. it would've been a good idea to contact the swap hostess but i hadn't thought of that.

i'm looking forward to receiving my squares from this swap.