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    Old 07-30-2014, 07:52 AM
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    Thank you. The words "finished sizes" confused me a bit. I am hoping to embroider a block with wording.
    I will be pm'ing you just as soon as I get them done.
    Thank you, Toni Ann
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    Old 07-30-2014, 08:46 AM
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    Yay more blocks another player :-) welcome
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    Old 07-30-2014, 08:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by ladysaint
    The finished block size can be any size block divisible by three. Note! Beginning with a 6 1/2" square. No 3 1/2" blocks on this swap!

    For example...the finished sizes can be, 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 , 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 sized blocks. The max size being 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 . Please do not send just a cut piece of fabric as a block. It won't count towards you block sets and would have to be returned to you.


    Hi, I have not joined in on any of your swaps from this site as I am fairly new. I am VERY interested in joining in this one as I love the quilts and blocks that have been shown. I do have a question concerning the sizes you mentioned in the first post. Should the blocks we send in be ex: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 or is the finished size 6x6?? So the blocks we send in should be 7x7 as to have a finished block of 6 1/2 x 6 1/2??
    Sorry, I just wanted to understand this correctly as I am starting on my sample block.
    Thank you, Toni Ann

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    The size you send are the sizes given in the rules. They have the 1/2" seam allowance included in the block size. I understand how it can be confusing to a beginning swapper. But, don't worry about the other wording for now. OK?

    We would enjoy having another swapper in the group. Make sure the background is either a dark or bright fabric for your embroidered blocks. That is all.

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    Old 07-30-2014, 08:59 AM
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    Originally Posted by klaws
    Since I'm new to this kind of swap, how do people put their names on their blocks?
    I have seen people use the return address stickies or tiny safety pinned on paper ones too. I personally like to just sew on a printed label from works in my computer in the seam margin.
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    Old 07-30-2014, 09:35 AM
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    Hi again: thank you for the welcome! I will definitely being playing along!
    I have made a sample block and was wondering which all of you would rather since I cannot make up my mind.
    With corners or without?? (they are just pinned for now, so don't worry about the direction or size, I was just trying to get an idea)
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    Old 07-30-2014, 09:37 AM
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    looking at the pictures now, I think I know my answer. lol
    The threads are really much brighter than they appear in these pics. I am using neon thread.
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    Old 07-30-2014, 10:17 AM
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    Either one are great to me. But, my eye did gravitate to the first one. Love those blocks. Nice job.
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    Old 07-30-2014, 10:19 AM
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    I love the 1st one with the corners. Fun block!
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    Old 07-30-2014, 10:28 AM
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    Welcome ladysaint. Fabulous block either way but I found the first one seemed to pop more for me.
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    Old 07-30-2014, 10:46 AM
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    I like the first one also. Great job!
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