Sandra Darlington Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 How many blocks would we need to make? My plate is pretty full just now, but if there aren't too many blocks I may be able to squeeze this in. Give me a few details so I can decide if this is possible for me just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Poore Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thinking I would like to participate also! Love the design and fabrics! Count me in 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 sandradarlington How many blocks would we need to make? My plate is pretty full just now, but if there aren't too many blocks I may be able to squeeze this in. Give me a few details so I can decide if this is possible for me just now. Originally posted by doodlebug 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would love to take part of this and I have lots of 30's fabric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 i made a test block to check my math, i just finished figuring the yardage: for one (30) block set: (you can make more than one set. each set must be made with completely different fabrics) --Kona Cotton White (yes, it has to be kona cotton white:)): 2 1/2 yards. if you tend to miss cut, you might want to get three yards --you'll need four fabrics for the corners: 1 yard each and that leaves some 'oopsie' room --you'll need a yard for the '+' in the middle, and that is generous as well colors for the 30s repros: pink/red/orange/yellow/blue/green/purple NO BROWN NO BLACK aim for high contrast throughout the block's' fabrics... quicky explanation: you make (30) blocks that are exactly the same, mail them to me by the deadline (which i haven't set, but will be in march) then i swap them and you get back (30) blocks that are all different/ scrappy. it a good way to make a scrappy looking quilt without having to have all the scraps. we will not be signing the blocks, but attaching a slip of paper with name and location. i'll include all this plus more in the printable pdf download when i get that written...probably this weekend....i'll post it in a different thread. clear as mud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm new to block swaps too. Do you make 30 blocks that are just alike, or just 30 blocks, all the same or not? Oh, thanks Doodlebug. We were posting at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'm with Sandy D... I don't know if I have time, but I'm sure interested! I have so many 30's pieces! Am working on a Churn Dash right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would love to join too but not sure I have time to get them done for the beginning of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I am in Shannon. Thanks for counting me in. 30s is the biggest in my stash. Coreyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewjul Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 What a wonderful idea. I would love to participate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anette D. Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 If there is still room, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Would a end of march deadline be better? that would give the rest of January to find fabrics and all of February and march to sew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I am good for the end of March. Thanks, Shannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 End of March would be much better for me. right now I am swamped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Shannon, can you post a picture of a sample block? I get that the center is one fabric, but are the 4 corner fabrics all different? 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 Hawaii Shannon, can you post a picture of a sample block? I get that the center is one fabric, but are the 4 corner fabrics all different? yes. i don't have a sample block in the 30s yet...working on it, i'll post as soon as i get one done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicokat Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ooh! Me too please! This sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Retirement has great rewards. Count me in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingraisin Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Me too, please! I've never done a swap before, but my skills and speed have now reached the point where I could participate. (Plus I've got a quilt retreat in February without a planned project yet!) Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 End of March would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would like to be included, it sounds like fun! I've never done a swap before and am wondering if it will make a difference if we receive blocks that have prewashed fabrics and those that are not prewashed? Will there be a requirement for this, either way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 here's my block with the fabrics i'm using. i'm off to write the directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ooooh, getting excited about this!!! The quilt is going to be gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 May I join in, please?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Count me in! It'll be my first block swap, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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