chickenscratch Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Is anybody interested in doing another block swap? I'm not sure what would be best, Christmas in July, Summer themed blocks, old favorites made new, embroidered blocks? Let me know what you all think. I don't have any problem with receiving and distributing the blocks, as in the past. If we start planning now and have our blocks in the mail by July 4th that gives us plenty of time. All of the previous block swap quilts have come out so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sure...a sailboat block might be nice or a house block or even a fall leaf block. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 House block would be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I like the idea of house blocks. Let's get some more input then we can choose a size and everybody can build their blocks. We need at least 9 people signed up to have a nice wallhanging sized quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceC Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi Teresa, I'm new - and live in Canada - but would be interested in participating, if that is possible. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 i like the idea of a sailboat block. Something in brights and stripes/polka dots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Janice, yes. We have had Canada members, Australia members, UK members participating before. That makes the quilt even more special. What if we did a summer themed quilt? Some could do cottages (houses), some could do sailboats, I might do a crab or flip-flop. I think it would be a great beach throw or picnic cloth. Everybody who is interested send me your name and address by email or private message. I will compile a list of how many are interested and we can then figure out which block each will make. I love your enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 teresa, your mailbox is full. BUT...i am in for a sailboat block, and would vote for bright colors! kristina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks Kristina. I emptied the mailbox. I like your idea of bright sailboats. I think I'll do bright flip flops with embellishments that can be added by the new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalei Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'd love to do a swap! Ditto on the bright colors, but will make whatever anyone would like. Love sailboats, but would warn you my house would probably be modern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Sent you an email Teresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well, it looks like we have plenty of interest. Here's what you need to do. 1. Make sure I have your correct first and last name and mailing address. 2. send me an email to let me know what type of block you are making so far- Kristina is making sailboats, I'm making flip-flops, and Corey is going to do houses I think if we can keep it kind of summery, beachy that would be something we don't all already have. Here are some more ideas ( I hope some of you can paper piece) for piecing or for including fabric that has these things sailboats- Kristina flip flopsTeresa houses Corey pinwheels- Raechel birdhouse/sunhat- Laura fish- Cheri beach ball- Vickie beach umbrella- Janice Sunbonnet Sue in bikini- Bonnie H Beach pails- Lynn Lemons/Tea with lemon- Cathy kite- Colette surfboards- Nevaeh butterfly- Bekah lighthouse- Heidi P ????- Oma ????- Annette Please add on any things that you can think of. Would you rather do 10 and 1/2 inch or 12 1/2 inch blocks. Should we agree that any background fabric should be solid white (not muslin). Keep me posted with your great ideas. This one will be fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I want to play. Can we pick anything off the list in your last post? How many blocks are we to make? I like 12 1/2" blocks. Was it decided that they need to be made out of bright fabrics? And white not beige or cream? I was going to PM this to you, but then I thought others may have the same questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceC Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Teresa, I'll do umbrellas, if that's ok. Bright colors sounds good, with white (assume it can be white on white?). I prefer 10 1/2" squares, but I'm easy. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 i prefer 12-1/2" blocks...and white or white on white background fabric, but like janice, I'm easy too. how many blocks do we make?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalei Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'll make something ice-creamish (cone or sundae?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Gee, you all are excited. That's great. How many we make depends on how many total people sign up. Let's give until the end of May to sign up, then figure out how many total people there are. 12 1/2" with white background and bright, cheery, summery colors. Your choice of piecing or applique, or a combination. Please be sure your piecing is accurate enough that you end up with blocks at least 12 1/2 inches. If they end up being 12 and 7/16 that's fine, but 12 and 1/4 will be too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am wondering if the background fabric shouldn't be more of a sky/cloud/water print...or combination thereof?? thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am wondering if the background fabric shouldn't be more of a sky/cloud/water print...or combination thereof?? thoughts? I would love to have fun in this swap, but I unable to do one at this time . JoAnn's has the most awesome water print cotton fabric in stock right now. My daughter bought a length to pool around the floor for part of a photo prop, and it is really neat. It looks like the water surface with sun shining on the peaks of small waves. The color is a true tropical blue - matched the water of the caribbean to a t! It would look really neat in a summer fun themed quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Even tho I'm not participating, I'll stick my nose in here. Because I'm nosy today. I suggest you chose a Robert Kaufman Kona color (or some easily obtained fabric) and use the same background, or some of this in each block. Ties things together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 meg...what fun is there in that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'm open for lots of suggestions. What about instead of a particular fabric we just agreed that everybody would include a caribbean water blue piece in their block somewhere? I have a couple yards here that is really pretty. I can just cut it into 4x4 squares and send everybody a little piece. Does that work for everybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'd like to join; how about beachball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalei Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Teresa, that works for me--it also provides a base to keep the color palettes we choose somewhat cohesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Vickie, I'd love to have a beachball in my summery quilt. Great idea. Welcome aboard (thinking of Kristina's sailboat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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