Is anybody up for a swap?

[cblevins 260]

I will finish mine this weekend!

[Lemon Tree Tami 215]

 

I've been machine embroidering bikinis ... have more than half done .. and then I just need to add the log cabin strips to them. Won't be able to mail them out until the beginning of next week a day or two before the deadline because this weekend we're going to Bird City, KS to see a tractor show with my BIL and FIL.

 

 

[Bonnie H 557]

Cute bikini's, Tami!!!

[chickenscratch 1,136]

Another friendly reminder- PLEASE send all 22 of your blocks. I literally will put all the piles on the living room floor and just take one off each pile and put them in the envelopes to mail back.  If you keep 1 it makes it hard to figure out which one you are not supposed to get.  Thanks

[mamu 150]

OPPS   I am so very sorry... I kept my block.  Having done other swaps, they always had us make one for ourselves and keep it.  So, that is what I did.  I am really sorry and hope this doesn't put a kink in your distribution.

[mamu 150]

Tami.... really, really cute blocks!!!

[chickenscratch 1,136]

Hi everybody.  Blocks are beginning to arrive in the mail. That's good.  Just a few quick reminders

 

Your blocks should measure 12.5 x 12.5, no less. They can be a hair larger to allow for trimming. The primary background color should be white.  It would be nice if each of your blocks contained something in that ocean blue color (piece, thread, signature) to tie our blocks together.

 

Send me all 22 of your blocks.  What I do it put all the piles in the middle of the living room floor and just take one from each pile and fill your envelopes.  If you keep one of your own it makes it hard for me to remember who does or does not get which ones.

 

Make sure you include a SASE for mailing your blocks back in.  If you prefer them mailed back in a box include enough money to cover postage and the price of the priority mail box (which I think is $1.95???)

 

You should sign your blocks with  your name, city and state (or province).  Leave one block unsigned. This will be the set for Oma's gift quilt.

 

Thanks for making such wonderful, unique blocks. This will be a very cool looking quilt top.

[Anette D. 14]

I ironed freezer paper to the backside before I signed mine as I saw the tip somewhere. Not sure how much it helped. All my siggies are a little light even though I used a new micron--went to four stores to find one!! My siggies don't look so great. I have trouble writing due to my ring finger triggering and locking. But good news is that my surgery is scheduled for Thursday so I hope my writing improves afterwards!!!

 

Bonnie, thanks for the freezer paper idea. It made signing the blocks so easy. Great suggestion.

[Anette D. 14]

 

Hi everybody.  Blocks are beginning to arrive in the mail. That's good.  Just a few quick reminders

 

Your blocks should measure 12.5 x 12.5, no less. They can be a hair larger to allow for trimming. The primary background color should be white.  It would be nice if each of your blocks contained something in that ocean blue color (piece, thread, signature) to tie our blocks together.

 

Send me all 22 of your blocks.  What I do it put all the piles in the middle of the living room floor and just take one from each pile and fill your envelopes.  If you keep one of your own it makes it hard for me to remember who does or does not get which ones.

 

Make sure you include a SASE for mailing your blocks back in.  If you prefer them mailed back in a box include enough money to cover postage and the price of the priority mail box (which I think is $1.95???)

 

You should sign your blocks with  your name, city and state (or province).  Leave one block unsigned. This will be the set for Oma's gift quilt.

 

Thanks for making such wonderful, unique blocks. This will be a very cool looking quilt top.

 

Hello, Teresa

There are 22 ice cream cone blocks on their way to Tennessee. I signed all but one (for Oma) and it's on top of the pile. Each block is slightly bigger than the 12 1/2 inch square (just wanted a little wiggle room for fraying, etc.). I included a SASBox and a little extra postage. If the extra is not needed, I want you to keep it for sending out the original blue fabric to me. Each block has a "blueberry" on top of the cone. I was told they should arrive by Monday; let me know if they don't because there is a tracking number. Now I'm getting excited about getting all 22 different blocks back and putting them together.

 

I want to personally thank you for taking on the task of organizing this effort. It is never an easy task and it is great of you to do this. You deserve many, many kudos.

Thanks,

[chickenscratch 1,136]

Thanks Anette. I will watch for the package.

 

Laura, your package arrived in yesterday's mail.  Your blocks look great.  

[cblevins 260]

All finished and ready to mail! 22 blocks...12 1/2 inches.....all signed except 1......I named the fish Elsie!

[Bonnie H 557]

Omgosh, how ADORABLE your fish are, Cheri!! I've been looking at some little fishies on my quilt desk calender with little air bubbles like yours thinking how cute they are and so I haven't changed the date on my calender since July 19th!  Yours are way cuter!

[oireachtas 113]

These are so cute. Still working on mine but have a schedule and should be done in time!

[Fastquilts 96]

So glad to get to sew with you yesterday and yes the fish are adorable.

[cmkeindl1 109]

Such cute blocks!  Will have mine in the mail by Wednesday!

 

Bonnie - there was very little recovery for my trigger finger surgery as my incision was only about 3/8" long!!  and the fact that my finger stopped getting stuck was an instant bonus!  Hope all goes well!

[cblevins 260]

Thanks everyone! Barb helped me finish the edges Saturday. Thanks Barb!  I put them in the mail today .....priority was the least expensive .......so they should arrive soon! Take care of my little Elsie's guys!

 

Bonnie they were fun to make. I typed  "fish applique" into the search engine and found them.

[Fastquilts 96]

Enjoyed helping you and they are so cute!  We are gonna do a lot more of this.

[Corey 386]

Beach Hut by Corey. I should be mailing it tomorrow.

[Oma 1,064]

I should have posted my block.  I love seeing everyone else's.

[HeidiP 268]

Love seeing these cute blocks!  Mine should be mailed tomorrow.

[oireachtas 113]

Just need to add border strips to mine and should be in mail tomorrow.

[Colette 19]

Whew, done, hope you all like my kite blocks! Mailed today, I'll track delivery on USPS.

Teresa, I was told you will get free tracking on the return item because postage is already paid...nice to know!

[Fastquilts 96]

I hope you post pics of all blocks as I would like to see them.  Wish I would have joined this swap but will try to do the next one.

[Anette D. 14]

Teresa,

Have the ice cream cones arrived yet? I'm getting worried.

Thanks for all you do,

[oireachtas 113]

Well, while doing the final thread clipping and pressing of my blocks, I discovered that one of my background pieces was put in wrong side up! And since I had a stack for assembly lining I have consistently made this mistake on 21 blocks. I'm In the process of trying to disassemble and replace this piece but since it's paper pieced I might just have to remake this half of my block. I'm haunted by all of the times I used to chastise my children for finishing school projects at the last minute and tell them they needed to allow time for something to go wrong. I will work, work, work on this ( better call husband to bring in take out if he wants dinner tonite) and hope to have this fixed by sometime tomorrow or Friday at latest. I can't believe I didn't notice this sooner but the white on white difference didn't show up blatantly until I started taking off the white foundation paper from behind it. Everyone's blocks look wonderful and I can't believe that I am going to be the "late guy".