doodlebug Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 okay here's the link for the directions. CLICK HERE (this is the corrected version 1-6-12) there is no 'sign-up list' just make the blocks and mail them to me... DEADLINE- they must be at my house by March 31st, 2012. any questions- let me know this will be one gorgeous quilt, and i think many will be sorry they didn't do it when they start seeing the finished tops.... happy stitching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 click on FILE in the upper left hand corner of the screen. then you can either save the .pdf to your computer (put it somewhere you can find it later) or print it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 For those who live close to Fabric Depot or order from them, they have Kona white and black on sale right now 6 yards for $30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Oh and thank You Shannon for putting this together. It looks like a challenge and fun at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Shannon I just read the directions and I can't tell you how excited I am to get started. Also I want to thank you for the tip on the double line on the stitch and flip corners. What a terrific time saver and for all those little triangle pieces. Wish I had known this years ago. I don't even want to think how many little triangles I have stored away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks Shannon, this is going to be a blast!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aktbone Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I cannot wait to get started. Looks like I will be cutting out during the Saints and LSU games. Yep, grew up in New Orleans but an Alaskan girl now! Thanks for putting this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Ok , I am new to the block swap. One question please. Do all the blocks need to be identical? I was planning on using the 30's I have on hand but not sure that I have that many one yard pieces. Can my block be mixed up scrappy in the points? I can purchase the "plus fabric to make sure that is the same if that is important. I will be going to the store to buy the kona and don't mind "having to purchase" more 30's fabric if need be! It seems I have lots of black Kona on hand , but no white! Also, should the center PLUS be a darker shade as indicated by the red fabric in the example? Sorry for all the questsions, just trying to do this correctly. Thank for all your have done to get this in motion! LOL I just re-read this and I think there is more than 1 question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicokat Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 My goodness! Your directions and comments are awesome!! I'm a first time swapper but after reading through this, I'm feeling confident that it will be do-able and fun, thanks Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Originally posted by chrisquilter Ok , I am new to the block swap. One question please. Do all the blocks need to be identical? I was planning on using the 30's I have on hand but not sure that I have that many one yard pieces. Can my block be mixed up scrappy in the points? I can purchase the "plus fabric to make sure that is the same if that is important. I will be going to the store to buy the kona and don't mind "having to purchase" more 30's fabric if need be! It seems I have lots of black Kona on hand , but no white! Also, should the center PLUS be a darker shade as indicated by the red fabric in the example? Sorry for all the questsions, just trying to do this correctly. Thank for all your have done to get this in motion! LOL I just re-read this and I think there is more than 1 question. - if you want to make groupings of different colors (ie, make 5 sets of (6) where the (6) blocks inside the group are the same- that's fine. -the 'plus' in the center can be what ever your little heart wants it to be. i choose red cause that what i was feeling at that exact minute - the only written-in-stone, has-to-be rule is kona white as the background and white thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Got all my fabrics ordered! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdaurio Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah no inset seams!! When I first saws the pattern that scared me a bit, but now I feel much better! Can't wait to get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks Shannon, very clear! Checking my fabrics today and getting ready to cut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anette D. Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I plan to visit a local quilt shop today. Thanks for the great directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilt Happy Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I would like to join in the block swap, if I may. Thank you doodle bug for the great directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingraisin Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I am so excited to participate! Thank you for such clear directions! Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilt Happy Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Does anyone know whether Kona cotton White they sell at Joann's the same quality as sold at say, Hancocks of Paducah (or any other good quilt shop)? I don't want to get it at Joann's if the quality is inferior. thanks! Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Originally posted by Ferrari Does anyone know whether Kona cotton White they sell at Joann's the same quality..... Not sure if JoAnn stores sell Robert Kaufman's Kona Cotton. I think you want to make sure it's Kaufman's Kona Cotton I think it's the same Kona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilt Happy Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hancocks has Kona cotton white at $2.39/yard if you buy "6" half yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Is poly thread ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Roberts Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Would loved to have taken part of this swap but unable to buy specifically Kona or Kaufman's white cotton here so will have to withdraw, maybe next time. Yvonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilt Happy Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 correction, on the Kona white: $4.78 per yard if you buy at least 3 yards. Forgot that the price is for half yards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Mannn!!!!, you are all so lucky over there with the price of Kona cotton. I just paid $15 a metre for my Kona cotton. And yes, that's standard pricing over here:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've sourced 2 metres of Kona Cotton, and got it at $9.98 a metre hopefully I can get some more later in the month. Kona Cotton is not that easy to come by in Australia. Looks like I might have to shop online overseas and I'd prefer to shop local! And if I can use up the pieces that are in my stash already, I can feel I have achieved tidying up my stash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 joann's kona cotton white is fine....cotton thread for piecing, please....remember no black or brown prints. just a real quick tip: when you sew the corner units to the "PLUS" units, the seam from the flip and sew white corner will not line up to the plus fabric and white seam on the raw edge of the pieces. they will match up however 1/4inch in from the ram edge. this is important to keep from losing points.... make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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