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08-18-2011, 06:35 PM

#151

katvert

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Simi Valley

Posts: 233

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Originally Posted by LoriEl

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Originally Posted by moosegirl

So far it looks like the blocks are mostly in red & green strongly leaning to Christmas. Is anyone doing the winter part of the swap with - snow, bare trees etc. I'm undecided on what I want to make. Moosegirl

I'm going to do one set of each. I am going to try not to use a lot of R&G because I favor the blues. The completed blocks are all so gorgeous-I hope mine can measure up! You girls make me want an embroidery machine!

I think I am going to do a set of each... I used to work in the Christmas industry so after seeing it year round I get tired of red/green. So I am hoping to be able to make 1 red/green and 1 blue white throw for my couch (during the season) so I can switch them..... and these swaps are a great way to get started... i am going to browse for fabrics this week.

08-20-2011, 10:50 AM

#152

Vicky K

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: AB,Can

Posts: 130

k, i've finally made my decision. I will be making the Pine Tree block from the Farmers' Wife. I recreated it on EQ7. If anyone knows how I can post a picture of the pattern, I'm more than willing to try. It doesn't look like the other Pine Tree block.

08-20-2011, 01:37 PM

#153

javin22

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Utah

Posts: 5,496

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Originally Posted by moonrise

This is the first time I've been back to this thread since my last post, but thanks to those who explained what "controlled scrappy is". :thumbup:

My blocks are finished except for putting my name on them. Can mail them soon (gotta wait on payday), but if I could go ahead and get the address, that'll be great. :)

Here are pics of some of them. The first three are Clown Patch and the other two are Passamaquoddy Trail.

Love your blocks! Cute fabrics. Hope I get one.

08-20-2011, 01:38 PM

#154

javin22

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Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: Utah

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Originally Posted by ssnare

Here is a sample of my 3rd set done. I am having trouble appliquing the eyes and mouth. They are so tiny. I used wonder under and ironed them on. Does anyone have any suggestions? These are 9 1/2" square blocks. Hope you like them. I bought some small black buttons that I can send along if you would like to use them for eyes or buttons. Please let me know.

Cute snowman. Great job!

08-20-2011, 07:37 PM

#155

ssnare

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Arma, Kansas

Posts: 3,079

Thank you. I finished my 2 sets for this swap. I did the 10 minute block and they came out cute. Here is a picture.

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08-21-2011, 03:41 PM

#156

babyfireo4

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Peru, Indiana

Posts: 1,511

oh I like those..... I need to get busy! lol

08-21-2011, 04:11 PM

#157

lovelyl

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: SW Ohio

Posts: 2,103

I've never done one of these before. Do we just choose which block pattern we want to use?

08-21-2011, 10:55 PM

#158

winter012

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: El Paso, Texas

Posts: 562

I'd like to unofficially sign op for this swap. I'd like to do the miniature bow tie block. Thank you ever so much.

08-23-2011, 02:26 PM

#159

Jean D.

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: western IOWA

Posts: 31

I would like to join this swap, and I have read thru but...I want to make sure I am right, can I make a 12"X12" block and applique a snowman, winter scene and stitch it down, do 12 of them (for a set) and that would qualify, right? OR I could do perhaps a 9 patch block with "winter" colors that would measure 12"X12" and that would be ok too? This sounds like fun, please let me know!