love2qlt4u Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I would like to join the Christmas block swap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Count me in! This last one was fun and I already finished all my blocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Mullins Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Teresa, I would love to do the Christmas Block swap and I am not picky about the colors. I am new to all this but I love to quilt. Lisa:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsleader Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I would also like to participate in the block exchange. I have never participated in a block exchange before so I will need the list of rules and some guidelines on what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I\'d like to do the Christmas block swap, too, in whatever colors everyone decides on. I also think its a good idea to do them all the same to allow for quick piecing. This sounds like fun...I\'ve never done one of these before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Seems like many of us are winding down on our friendship blocks, so let\'s go ahead and get some planning done on this one. I don\'t have a problem doing the paperwork again, it wasn\'t hard, just time consuming. What about 15 inch blocks instead of 12? That way we could get more quilt for our deal, so to speak. Everybody could make 12, exactly alike, then mail them out. If you got 12 15 inch blocks you\'d have a 45X60 top without sashings or borders. How does that sound, or do you all prefer 12" size? I think we agreed to Christmas prints in reds, greens, and golds, with solid color accents. They will all be going on sale in June or July, so let\'s get it good and organized before then and make the end of August/first of September be the mailing cut off- before some of you get busy with customer quilts. <b>Post here</b> to let me know what you want to do. I\'ll start working on the mailing lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenward Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I don\'t care what size block we do, I\'m game for whatever everyone decides. Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I\'m fine with either the 12 or the 15 inch blocks. I only have 2 more Friendship blocks to make, then I\'ll get them all in the mail at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saundra Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I would love to be a part of the Christmas Block exchange. I love the traditional red/green/gold. You are such a gracious lady to start these for us so that we can have so much fun.....appreciate you, Teresa Saundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I\'m in for whatever size or color that everyone decides on. Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi Theresa, I\'\'m still in. Once again, I will be happy with the majority decision. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnlam Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 also ok with whatever you decide dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have addresses for: Sandra D Susanne Dawn Lammers Roxie Bobbi Brady Coleen Beth Durand Shana Judi O. Wilma Nancy Propheter Mary Ross Janet Armstrong Michelle Strickland Diane B Barbara Goodson Merry Jo Saundra Melora (if you want to play- we\'re doing red/green/gold) The rest of you need to send me an email with your full name/APQS ID/ and address. Let\'s plan on 15" (15 1/2" rough) blocks (I\'ll print out a bunch of 15 " star patterns for anybody who needs them) in Christmas prints of red, green, and gold. Let\'s close sign ups on April 1st and get started making and mailing these. Last day to mail August 30th??? That will give everybody 5 months to make and mail, and get the blocks to their destinations before the customers start arriving. If you need rules on how this works, email me and I\'ll send them. I\'m not going to repost all that, because so many of us did the friendship blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Teresa, count me in! I missed the last block exchange, so one question, will we all be making the "same star block?", just our choice of fabrics in the red, gold & green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevdar Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Teresa, Count me in too! Thanks for all you have done!! Beverly Vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Of course I want to play. I was just hoping my vote would help decide for the other colors. It means another trip to fabric depot and that is very dangerous. I vote for a 12 inch block but if I have to make 15 I will. Thanks Again, Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I just read you entire post ( I tend to quickly scan) I am making 15 in blocks Do they have to be stars? Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Okay, a couple of quick answers. 15 inch blocks, think Christmasy- no they don\'t have to be stars, but those seem to sew up very easily and there are hundreds of variations out there. Mine will probably be some type of star. Sheri, We won\'t all make the same block pattern, but all the blocks YOU make will be the same pattern (whatever you choose to make). Does that make sense? It doesn\'t sound like it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Yes, it makes sense. Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairierose Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I\'ll join. No strong preference on block size. Thanks for organizing this! Thanks! Merenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Sounds great Theresa! 15" blocks, in Red, Green, Gold Christmas patterns, with solid accents? I have my fabrics sitting there waiting to be cut! (geez, I need to get a life) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GramieSnooks Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Teresa, Sounds great for the red, green and gold 12.5 in. blocks for Christmas. I like Roxie\'s idea of the three month turnover. You are a busy lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Bev, It\'s going to be a 15.5 in block. Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thanks Coleen for catching that. I didn\'t read closely. Okay here are the rules: Everybody will make 12 identical-15 1/2" Chrstmas blocks in reds ,greens, and golds. You will receive a list of 12 names. You will mail out your blocks to the 12 people on your list. Everybody\'s list will be different, so who you are mailing to is not necessarily who you will be receiving from.. When you receive a block in the mail you come on here and THANK the person who made it for you. (Some people still have a hard time with that part;) ) You may begin to mail your blocks as soon as they are finished , but all of them need to be mailed in time for people to receive them by the first week in September. Fabrics should be 100% cotton, and probably prewashed since we\'re working with reds and greens (Sorry!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Teresa, Perfect explanation! YOU ARE SO GOOD AT THIS! Thanks for all you do Teresa! You are such a sweet-heart! One question...regarding the "gold", are we talking shiney gold, or golden hue\'s??? Do you get what I mean???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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