cmoore1223 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 For the friendship exchange, I picked a block that had lots of pieces. That and the fact that I'm slow at piecing took me forever to get one block done. End result, I didn't finish my blocks on time. As a matter of fact, the last three ladies just got theirs last month. Long story short.....don't do that to yourself. If you have the ability and time to do more complicated blocks, go for it. Speaking strictly for myself, I will love the blocks that I get. They are all special because someone took the time to make them for me. The swaps are supposed to be fun and friendship. Boy, I need to get off the soapbox so I'm gone LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Thanks Coleen for your story. What does it matter that, if after we choose a block and find that it is too difficult, or we ran out of time, or what ever the reason, we can switch to something else that fits into our level of comfort and time? I thought one time of making an assortment of blocks, just to "try out" a few new ones. Any thought on that concept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Gosh, Good Heavens, Lordy Lordy.... This is not a proficiency test, it supposed to be fun... I just love all of you and I found this block that I thought was really unique and lends it to our purpose of using 30s fabrics... So, it's certainly not meant to intimidate, and like I said, it's easier than it looks!!!! So, that being said, I just did it FOR YOU Guys to enjoy!!! And realize that I have more time on my hands than some of you...AND all these quilting things in my 'lil blonde head! As for how to quilt it? Oh Bonnie R, I haven't thought that thru yet!! But maybe it will be a good inspiration to practice on! I have my Christmas quilt on the machine and I'm using it to practice some things for when I do more customer quilts... Actually, EVERYTHING I've done so far is practice!!!!! LOLOLOLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Bobbi, Sent you a U2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saundra Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I think I have decided to do the Old ladies puzzle block. I am sure it is known by other names, but this is the name I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Oh Goody Saundra! I can't wait to see all of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Had a play with blocks this afternoon and this is what I ended up with. I think I might make several different blocks, hope that is ok with everyone:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLJQuilts Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hey , I was wondering about dong the same thing...i think that your blockes turned out good. I can't make up I mind what block I want to make?? But I would like to try diffrent blockes. So is that ok with every one?? I Love this group! Marylyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I don't believe it was set in rules or even suggestions that we each had to make the same 16 blocks...its was just easier for me to do that...for me it takes longer to make 16 different blocks, where when you make the same one you strip cut and speed piece. So I would think unless I'm corrected here, that you are allowed to do whatever you wanted as long as they were making a 1930's patterns and using 1930's repro fabrics....and I also believe it was agreed upon to use the lighter ones instead of the darker brighter ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd love to know how may of us are participating in the exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Sylvia actually look one page 5 the names should be there in a list....the blank spaces are the ones that have dropped out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I love all of your blocks. This is so fun isn't it I am with Bonnie, doing all the same blocks is a choice. I am doing it that way because it will be easier for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I didn't see Gloria Garretson's name and she told me "she was in." There may be others also, do you think? This is a big job organizing this. I counted 54 by adding Gloria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Only Teresa knows if she recieved a U2U or email from Gloria....What say Teresa.... Yes, its a huge ordeal to put this together, but Teresa has a slick program where she puts the names in and tells it (sorta) how many names each one has and it spits out the answer....she used in some manner her Excell program to do this... We should all be getting our lists around Christmas time so that we can know whom we have..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I just got a U2U from Gloria so I will be adding her name. Also got an email from Dory asking that she be dropped. I hope we can get it all finalized by Dec. 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Teresa - Thanks for organizing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Those are some nice looking blocks, Mirabelle. I made my first block and decided to switch the fabrics. In making the square in a square, there is a lot of waste cutting the strips around the center square. I would rather waste muslin than my 30's fabrics. Does anyone have a use for little tiny triangles about the size of a postage stamp? Eeeekkk I think I wasted as much fabric as I used! So , I'm already making modifications. I'll try to post a picture when I complete the next block--probably after Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yeah, I got my super quilter avatar back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Karen! Those are wonderful blocks!!! Only a few more days til the 15th - feels more like Christmas to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 THE LISTS ARE POSTED. I WILL EMAIL YOU ADDRESSES DURING THE WEEK. EVERYBODY WILL HAVE THEIR LIST BY NEXT SUNDAY (21ST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks Teresa, you are doing a super job of organizing this and keeping us in line. Oh, what the new year will bring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 I visited Patty Jo yesterday and saw the quilt that Bonnie Botts organized for her. One thing I observed was the signature on all the blocks. That made me think of this NewYear's swap and the issue of signatures. I LOVE the signatures and the fact that I can see WHO did the block and WHERE it came from. I want everyone to sign the blocks they send to me--your name and your city/state/country. What a memory piece to keep! Now, what do we do if someone in our group does NOT want their blocks signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Teresa, I sent you a U2U. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Bringing this to the top to address the issue of those who do not want their blocks signed. How do we know to sign or not to sign? I really need an easy answer to this. On the other thread, Jeanne, shadows4, kansas city, was the only one who requested no signature. Am I to assume that everyone else wants signatures? Teresa, do you have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 I would suggest that you contact the 16 people on your list once you get the list, and ask them. That is the easiest thing I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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