Boomerang Friendship Swap 3.0
Completed blocks due home by December 15, 2010

Hello and welcome to the Boomerang Friendship Swap. This swap is about a great opportunity to get a large number of blocks from all over the world made by our online quilting friends. This swap will be limited to 36 people. There will be a three week sign up window and after the three weeks you will have 4 months to complete all blocks.

This swap is open to anyone and everyone in the group no matter where you may reside no matter your skill level and no matter if you are a new member or an old one . This is a great way to get a larger amount of blocks to make a bigger quilt out of from all of your online friends.

How it works:
1) You will select a fabric or selection of fabrics from your stash (or you can buy new-up to you) and cut them in to Fat Eighths (18 x 11).
2) You will send each member in the swap one F8 to work with. The person who receives the fabric will make you a block with your fabric in it.
3) You may advise the person of colors you would prefer they use or not use but please do not request specific blocks. This is meant to be a “friendship” swap where your friends pick, design and create a beautiful 12.5” unfinished block for you based on the fabric you send them.
4) In turn you will receive an F8 from each member in the swap and have to make them a block.

Rules/Guidelines:
(please make sure to also refer to the basic policies that apply to all swaps announced through the board: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm )
1) Please make sure all fabric is prewashed prior to making the block and sending it home.
2) When sending your fabric please make sure it is in some kind of sealed item (Ziploc baggy, saran wrap) with a piece of paper or even a peel-off label with your name, address and quilt board name so that the items are protected and won’t get mixed up. Please do this when returning blocks as well. (This way if for some unhuman reason the PO mangles a package the plastic has a chance at saving the work and with an address visible it just might make it home)
3) Please handle all fabric received with the utmost care and place it somewhere where it won’t be lost or forgotten about.
4) In order to help keep track of the blocks sent and received I will be emailing out a chart to all members who participate so that you may fill it in as we go.
5) All blocks should be 12.5” unfinished. They can be regular pieced, paper-pieced, appliquéd-whatever the quilter decides to do. It is up to each individual. Again the feeling is to get a true friendship quilt out of this.
6) You may sign the back of the block if you wish to or perhaps pin a small muslin square with your name, where you live and what the name of the block is.
7) Please measure your block before mailing it. We all started somewhere but it is nice to be able to get all the blocks back measuring the same size so the quilt can go together nicely.
8) Please make a block that you yourself would be happy and proud to call your own.
9) This is a one block per swapper swap. You will have to make 35 blocks. Please be aware of this before you commit yourself if you do not think you would be comfortable making 35 blocks in 4 months.
10) Please be courteous to our swappers and post when you receive either someone's fabric or a completed block. This helps us to know the postal gremlins are not at work lol
11) Have FUN!!! This swap will let you explore your creativity as you do not have to make the same block for everyone. You can try that block you always wanted to. Try new fabrics, new colors...step outside of your comfort zone in to a different box

PLEASE DO NOT SEND FABRICS/BLOCKS WITH PERFUME OR OVERWHELMING FRAGRANCES ON THEM DUE TO ALLERGIES. THERE MAY BE MEMBERS OR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE SEVERE ALLERGIES TO CERTAIN THINGS SO PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST TO NOT SEND ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE AN ATTACK

Also please remember when posting on the board to use members board names and not their real names. This is a courtesy to our members as the information here can be seen publicly and we do not want anyone to have that private info.

Just one more friendly reminder-please make sure your packages have proper postage on them-if you are unsure either take them to the PO or throw another stamp on. We do not want anyone to have to incur any extra expense during this fun time

I think you will find yourself enjoying the blocks because you can work at your pace as they come in as long as they are all out by the established deadline once the swap is closed.

If you are interested in joining please PM me with your full name, address, home number and your email address. I will compile a complete list of all members and send out an email to everyone with addresses and the worksheet for keeping track. (the worksheet will also be able for you to mail merge to make labels instead of hand writing all the envelopes )

To anyone whom I already have your information I do not need you to send it again just send me a quick PM to confirm you still want to be included. I know this may seem redundant but I want to make sure those who want to be in are in.

I look forward to swapping with those of you who join in!

Again I look forward to swapping with you all and let's have some fun! If you check these two threads you will see some of the awesome work that is done:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-32780-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-41063-1.htm

As always please feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns-I am always happy to help

Hugs
April

PS-For previous swappers please note I kept the number of blocks the same but changed the deadline to 4 months

QuiltingTurtle
Oatw13
shaysmema
Kathy N
hoppyfrog
janecat
sugarpumpkin
goldendog55
NorBanaquilts
bibliostone
purplesharon
yorkie
Kherrin
lab fairy
Quilting Nonnie
Bennett's Grandma
KwiltKrazy
letsquilt


These are the folks who showed interest in the swap-please confirm with me :-)

Hugs
April

Count me in April going to pm you now

I'm B-A-C-K! I can't stand not doing this swap, I just love it! So, I'm back in the saddle again! Please count me in. You have my info, should I PM you also?

Love you,
Purplemem

Welcome Shaysmema
and Welcome Back MJ-I am so glad you are back in!!
I have your info and I am sure I seen a PM too lol
I love you lady!!
Hugs
April

Confirmed List so far:

1-Barbsbus
2-Bibliostone
3-brenda 5
4-cat18
5-dawson.tracy35
6-fryguymoore
7-goldendog55
8-hoppyfrog
9-janecat
10-jlin52
11-jupiter
12-KarenBarnes
13-Kathy N
14-knlsmith
15-Ksea
16-kwiltkrazy
17-leakus
18-letsquilt
19-Mbogenpohl
20-MegsAnn
21-missgigglewings
22-montanablu
23-moonrise
24-new2quilting
25-NorBanaquilts
26-nurse bonnie
27-OatW13
28-OdessaQuilts
29-Ok Darla
30-purplemem
31-quiltergirl80
32-Quiltingturtle
33-quiltlin
34-ReneeBobby
35-shaysmema
36-Wendsy

Loving Izabella, count me in. PM'ing you.

Still lots of spots left :-)
Hugs
April

I pm'd you April!!!!!!!

Got it and your on the list!
Hugs
April

Yes! Count me in!

MJ - lol, you are too funny! Glad to have you back! :)

Me! Me! Me! See me here with my hand up????

I'm jumping up and down! Shaking my derriere! I'm quite a sight........ (come on, April, can't you feel the earth moving over there yet?????)

Puhhhhhhhlllleeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzze don't forget Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Odessa ;)

Oyyyy!! I thought I had you on the list-I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry!
You will be now!
Glad to see the "regulars"-warms my heart!!
Hugs
April
PS Thank you for making me smile!!! You are always so funny! I love you!

I just PM'd you to join in on this swap. I have never done one and am looking forward to it.

Welcome aboard Bonnie! I am sure you will love this swap and we are looking forward to swapping with you!
Hugs
April

Count me in, too! I will PM my address, etc.

May I join, please? I'll PM you. :)

I would like to join also. Sending pm.

Welcome Cat, moonrise & knl. It is nice to see new faces to the swap mixed in with some "regulars"
Hugs
April

How many do we have now???

Huh???

Are we there yet???

This time I think I will send out 6 separate fabrics...and use them for Quilts for Kids...that would be fun!

Please sign me up, thanks

Almost MJ almost :-) Sounds like a great idea doing the QFK!!
Welcome aboard Ok Darla.
Hugs
April

are we there NOW???

Still waiting [drumming fingers on keyboard]

No, you had to wait for me MJ :lol:

Yippee! Welcome aboard!


NOW are we there YET?

[jumping up to look out the window] :lol: :lol: :lol:

I am ready to try something like this. Are there any spots left?

Are we there , Yet???
Huh??

How much longer on the map???

:shock:

THAT much LONGER???

I Can't wait much longer....

I think I'm on the list. I'm too new at this to get all the "supposed to's yet". Are you supposed to return the unused part of the fat 8th to the owner after you make the block?

How many fat 8th do I need? I think I might have the perfect fabric. I've never used fat quarters or cut any. I'm not sure what the best way to cut a fat 8th is either. I'm sure there must be a trick.

If we keep the left over peices, can we use them in a different block for this group?

You only have to return the unused part of the F8 if the sender asks you to.

You would need 35 F8's to send out.

The easiest way for me to cut them is to cut my yardage into 18" pieces, I then cut a sliver off of the folded edge, and then I cut that in half to get my 11 x 18 piece. Do that 8 times and your done! Another way may be easier for you, do it however works for you.

I have in the previous swaps.

If there is still room I would like to be in on this one too.

Oh MJ-you are too funny! We are almost there only a few open spots to fill!
Lab Fairy-I need you to send me your information via PM to add you to the list :-)
Barb-of course you can be in on this one-so happy to see you back with us!!

As far as sending back the extra fabric generally you do not. You can use it in other blocks for other members if it works for it-no problem :-)

The best way to cut the F8 is to cut your fabric into 18" strips and then cut it in to 11" pieces. Hope this helps!
Updating list of swappers now.
HUgs
April

Whew! I'm awfully glad I checked in yesterday ... as soon as I saw this, I started to PANIC :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: because I didn't see my name on the list. :-( :-( I mean, I nearly dropped my teeth on the floor (and I don't have dentures, so you can just just imagine how much that hurt ....... :cry: :cry: :cry: (and how unattractive I'd be without teeth ..... ugh!)

I nearly cried.

And then I realized that you didn't INTEND to leave me off the list ... it was just an oversight, right? :oops: I mean, I hoped that's all it was! Of course, it's a little tough to overlook the big lump in the front of the classroom (me), but I know you were probably looking away toward the horizon to find any NEW blood .....

That's why I was hopping up and down and waving and shaking my bootie......

so sorry to make the ground shake around you ... but I just HAD to get your attention somehow .....

Okay, I'm done pouting on this subject for now ... you're the best! Thanks for getting me on the list!

MJ -- hold your horses, girl! I know you're excited, but stop pressing your nose up against that window! Your poor husband is going to have to get out the Windex again...... Sit on the couch with you pompons ......

Have a terrific day, ladies!

Odessa

Can I please play in this one? PMing info.

Oh Odessa-You always bring a smile to my face-thank you! I could never ever forget you-I guess I just took it for granted that you would be in the swap lol

Welcome missgigglewings-looking forward to swapping with you.

Hugs
April

Odessa and MJ - you are both too funny! ;-p

Glad to see so many new people and glad to see so many returning! I just love this swap. :)

Is it time Yet??

How much longer do I have to wait????


Oh, this takes so loooooooooong..... :cry:

Haha you guys are funny. I can tell I'll have a lot of fun with this one already.

Quick question: If I want to send out fat eighths of all one fabric, how much yardage do I need? I calculated about 4.5 yards... is that right? My LQS is going out of business so if I fall in love with something I can get a great deal.

I got 4.5 yards when I calculated too!

yes, 4.5 yards. Buy MORE if you want either sashing or borders.
I found that one out the hard way in Boom 1.0. :shock: