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    Old 04-16-2012, 09:07 AM
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    Default International Fabric Swap "My Friends of the World"

    Here are pictures of the quilt I made from fabrics received in the International FQ Fabric Swap. I used a 10" cut from each fabric and a pattern from Pie in the Sky patterns. My SIL brought me a length of fabric from her trip to American Samoa that I used for backing.

    I didn't want to cover the gorgeous Samoan fabric with the labels received with the fabrics, so I made a separate small quilt usingthe labels/blocks. Many of the fabrics had notes attached stating where and why each fabric was purchased. I appliqued the labels/blocks to a small swatch of each person's fabric to make the small quilt. I found a map of the world to use as backing. The small quilt hadn't been bound yet when I took the picture. I finished the binding last night.

    This was a fun swap and I'm pleased with my results. BTW there were 102 swappers and 1704 FQs exchanged--a huge job for Carsey, the co-ordinator. Thank you, Carsey.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 09:10 AM
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    WOW that is truely to cool, love them both and thier backs, great job. what a nice keepsake.
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    You made wonderful quilts from your swap fabrics & labels. Love the backing on both!! Great job!!
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    Old 04-16-2012, 10:24 AM
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    Wow..How interesting are these quilts.
    Great work...
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    I love your quilts! I especially love the Samoan fabric, gorgeous! What fantastic heirlooms to hand down to your children!
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    Originally Posted by valleyquiltermo
    WOW that is truely to cool, love them both and thier backs, great job. what a nice keepsake.
    They are beautiful,what a great job you did.
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    Beautiful concept. How neat to have fabrics from around the world, and you did a wonderful job putting them all together.
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    Beautiful work!!!!!!
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    Great job on the quilts and what a wonderful memory!
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    WOW! Nice quilts! Thanks for sharing!
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