doodlebug Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 it's winter and most are spending lots of time with our sewing machines.....so i was thinking the other day: is it a good time to do another block swap? we haven't done a 30s repro theme yet, so that's what i'm thinking with a kona white background.... here's the block. it finishes at 12.5 inches and (30) blocks would give a top of 62.5 by 73.5 without borders....i wanted a block that would look like a scrappy 30s quilt and wouldn't require any additional setting- just sew together and border. i haven't done the fabric requirements yet. don't want to invest them time before i see if i have a good response. whatcha think? i was thinking if i get a good response, i could post the directions and fabric requirements this weekend and a mailing deadline sometime around the first of march? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 here's a mock up of the quilt- i tend to design in greyscale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Oh Doodlebug, I logged in just in time. Ready!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwing Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I've never done one before, but I think I'd like to join in also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I am in. I have a ton of 30's needing a good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I was just wondering if anyone out there did or would do one. I would love to be included. I have a large rubbermaid tote full of 30s. I also have some real stuff from my grandmother. Might get me motivated to do something with hers also. Thanks for setting this up. I cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 30's fabrics like the cute pastels we did in 2009? I think I am in. What was the name of the block we did for the 2010 swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Originally posted by Busy Quilting What was the name of the block we did for the 2010 swap? i don't know if it has a proper name, but i did see it called a 'maple star' once.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 30s fabrics are my all time favorite!!! I think I will be in on this one as well. I visited a quilt shop last month and noticed a ton of "new" 30s fabrics out there. I do have a bunch on my plate this month but I am hoping in Fed. I will be Freeeeeeeee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I would love to do it also. Love to do something in 30's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Yes, I am interested -- I will get the blocks done this time!!! I think the block design is great. Joanne Flamand Artistic Quilt Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmarg Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi I have never done a block swap before. I am in Australia, so I am not sure if I am eligable. Could you let me know how this works. Sounds a great idea ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I think this would be great - Count me in. I will watch for the count and dead line. I have some 30's that are dying to get out of my closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Roberts Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'd love to join in too, I have some of my mother's cotton fabrics from the 30's,40's and 50's would they be acceptable or would you rather they were reproduction fabrics. I'm Ok what ever. Yvonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Originally posted by Von Roberts I'd love to join in too, I have some of my mother's cotton fabrics from the 30's,40's and 50's would they be acceptable or would you rather they were reproduction fabrics. I'm Ok what ever. Yvonne i'm glad that you want to share your precious vintage fabric, but for the purposes of the swap, i'd prefer if it were reproductions. keeps the playing field even and fair. thanks for offering tho, and thanks for asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 count me in--love this design--looks like lots of quilting space with this layout!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Please count me in! I have a pretty good stack of 30's Will this make a dent? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Count me in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Originally posted by Kimmarg Hi I have never done a block swap before. I am in Australia, so I am not sure if I am eligable. Could you let me know how this works. Sounds a great idea ) It is usually open to everyone. Shannon is geat with all the details! She posts them for us as soon as she has them figured out: It's FUN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi, I'm in Oz too, and never done a block swap, so not sure how it works, but would love to give it a go if possible. Sounds like it would be a ton of fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 for our friends in Oz, the swap is open to all. for return postage i will send you a paypal monies request since aussie stamps are not recognized by our PO....they only draw back is the deadline and shipping....but i promise to cover it all in the directions/guidelines when i get it all figured out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 How exciting, can't wait! Thanks Shannon:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm in. Love 30's repros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 OOOOh count me in, I just love these fabrics!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Shannon, I love the block and quilt you have designed for the swap and would be interested in participating. Can someone please tell me how it works, i.e., would I make one block for each participant? So if there are 20 participants, I would make 20 of the same block? I'm clueless and I know more will be posted later about how it works, just was hoping to clear some fog in my mind! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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