Oma Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Did I read that everyone is putting their names and info right onto the blocks? Or into the selvage? Are they using a permanent pen? Will the information distract from the design? My brain is full of questions today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Good Questions Oma, I think if you use a permanent pen and sign along an edge or semi-busy fabric it doesn't distract? I like to know where the person is from too? Also, if we want one of our own blocks, then we make 23 and just send 22? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sorry. I think I didn't explain things very well. Everybody make 22 and send them to me. You will get 22 back, including one of your own. Please sign your blocks with a permanent fabric marker. Sharpie is not a good choice. If you don't want the signature to distract from your design just sign in one of the corners. Like Cathy, I want to be able to see who made my blocks and where they were from. When I was recovering from surgery, chemo, etc last year it gave me comfort to wrap up in one of our swap quilts and read all your names and places you were from. It also makes a great conversation piece, especially with somebody who is sort of interested in quilting or with a new customer. If there is anybody who would prefer unsigned blocks please let us know now, before we all sign them. i will try to get a count of how many unsigned ones you need to send. Thanks to everybody participating. Now, back to quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I would prefer unsigned, but if it's too late, signed is fine. I would prefer to put a label on the back with everyone's name and the block they made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think I would also prefer to put a label on the back with the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I like a label on the back, too. I haven't signed my blocks yet. If some are already signed thats okay too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Information included with the blocks, but not necessarily written on them in permanent ink on the block itself exactly. Last swap I laid all the blocks out with the post-it notes with the info on them and took a pick so I know who did what. Just thinking out loud I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW Quilter Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I would prefer unsigned blocks too. I would like to make a label with the names and locations for the back. If some are already signed, that's OK too. I'm looking forward to seeing all the colorful blocks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceC Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think I would also prefer unsigned, but if some are already signed that's fine. If most people haven't signed theirs yet, maybe it would be easier to just provide the info to all, and then those who wanted the info on the actual blocks could add it themselves when they receive the finished blocks. Just a thought ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Oh gosh - Teresa, is it hard to have a list of signed, unsigned, or don't care? I like the person to sign (like an autograph). but I've never divided up blocks in a swap like this so not sure how much work that is? On the return envelopes or mailing label we could indicate our preference, of course thankfully there are some who may not care either way, so after the signed and unsigned are distributed, the rest could be divided to those who don't mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm thinking I may give this quilt to my granddaughter who wants to go to college in California and live at the beach. She isn't going to know or care who the people are. I figure I could put the story on a label and attach it on the back with all of the countries (states) listed. I'm beginning to feel better so my brain if functioning somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamu Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have not signed my blocks yet as I am still making them. I have done several swaps and I really like having the signatures/place where they are from, on the front of the block. I don't find it at all distracting from the block or the over all look of the quilt. I understand how some would rather make a label with the names and I have done that before too....label ends up being rather large though. So, I will wait to sign blocks until I know just how many want them signed. Then I will send signed and unsigned all together. I hope that this doesn't end up making an organizing nightmare for Teresa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I will do it either way, but maybe we need to agree that all will sign or all will not sign. Now, Nevaeh already signed all her blocks that she made. That was the part she thought was neatest. I you all want to do unsigned then that is fine, I will just write your name and place on the blocks. if you want I will upload a picture of the swap quilt on our bed so you can see what it looks like to have signatures on the blocks. I don't think it is distracting or bothersome at all; but that's just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ok with me either way I guess. I was thinking because all if the blocks are so different it might be strange because they would be signed in different places in the block. But having everyone's name in their block Is kind of nice. So I'll go with whatever most people want or is easiest for Theresa. Asking her to keep track of who wants signed or not might be asking a little much of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I am ok either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamu Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I vote for signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Claire, Laura, Nevaeh, and I want our blocks signed. Oma, Janice, Heidi, Bonnie H, and Linda want unsigned. is that correct so far. If you don't say otherwise you will get what you get. This is turning out to be a terribly complicated swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colette Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm ok with signed or unsigned, but prefer all the same so I don't get lost in what I'm supposed to deliver. I'm thinking this started as a 'signed blocks' swap, perhaps we stay with that so Teresa isn't unduly burdened? I'm loving the block designs posted thus far, thank you! I'm working on my kite block, trying out a few variations on the kite tail. I'll post the final design soon, but likely after the distraction (joy!) of the VT quilt festival, yahoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I will be happy with either as long as they are all signed or all unsigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2qlt4u Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I would like all my blocks signed too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hi, I am ok either way just want them either all signed or not signed. Let me know as I am still making blocks and have not signed any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I would like all the same, signed or unsigned, so since some are signed, put me down for 'Signed Blocks'. No intention to complicate things Teresa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I vote for signed too! I would love to see your finished quilt Teresa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbuddy Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Signed blocks will work for me. sewbuddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Update on signed/unsigned Fran, Cathy, Heidi, Lynn Marie, Laura, Corey, Teresa, Nevaeh, Colette, Barbara, Cheri- signed Oma, Bonnie H, Linda, Janice- unsigned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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