Boomerang 8.0 EMERALDS Group
 

Boomerang Friendship Swap 8.0 EMERALDS Group

Boomerang Friendship Swap 8 Emeralds group. Mailing deadline for all blocks to be home is January 1, 2013 to allow some time with the holidays.

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 is open to swappers no matter where they live, so come on and join us international folks

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) or (9x22) We prefer the 18 x 11 for this swap as it gives a bigger cutting area for certain blocks but either measurement will work.
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: RULES FOR SWAPS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES - Updated 8 December 2010 )
1) Please make sure all fabric is prewashed prior to making the block and sending it home. You do not have to wash the fabric you receive.
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 mail your F8 within three weeks of receiving the address list. This helps ensure we all have ample time to work on everyone's blocks.
4) Please handle all fabric received with the utmost care and place it somewhere where it won’t be lost or forgotten about.
5) 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.
6) 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. Please do not request specific blocks as the idea is to let everyone, of every level join in and try new things and grow.
7). Please remember to trim your threads, cut your dog ears...in essence remove any excess work from the back of your block that the receiver should not have to worry about. We do not want to have any extra bulk in these blocks that are not needed (harder to quilt them :-) )
8) 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.
9) 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. So measure, measure and when you think it is right, measure once more
10) Please make a block that you yourself would be happy and proud to call your own.
11) This is a one block per swapper swap. You will have to make 35 blocks per large group (36 swappers in each group) or 15 blocks per small group (16 swappers in each group) (If you wish to do two groups please be aware this means you will have to mail 70 F8s and make 70 blocks or any combination of the possible group size). Please be aware of this before you commit yourself if you do not think you would be comfortable making 35 blocks in 4 months. (70 for 2 groups)
12) 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 If for some reason you cannot get on the board to post please let me know and I will let the members know. We appreciate interaction with all of our swappers. You can do a weekly update as well if that works better for you.
13) 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 or just first names and not their full 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.

Please, NO public complaints or criticisms of other swappers, items received, or other type for any reason. ALL complaints must be addressed by Private Message (pm) to me. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE!!!!!

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. Also be aware postage could run high on this swap so if you think that may be an issue you may not like this swap.

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.

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


Members in the Emeralds Group

babeyruth
calquilter
crqltr
dotcomdtcm
girlscouts1
JEM2012
Lv2sew2011
missgigglewings
mollymunchkin
Ok Darla
oma7
Roseysue
savannahrandons
stitchingpost
wandalou
Wendsy

Ok Emeralds...here we go..I have been looking at patterns I have never tried because I want to do something special for everyone in my group! That being said...hurry up and send me your F8s..I am so ready!

Emeralds please check your email, I made a boo-boo.
Hugs
April

Hi Boomers :)

I'm in the diamond group. I thought I would be swapping out 50 blocks but only doing 35 so if any of you want to do an additional swap just pm me and give me your address if we didn't swap last time and don't have each other's addresses. Looking forward to seeing all your blocks! :)

Hi Emeralds,
There is a mistake for my address on the spreadsheet. It should read
38 Little River Rd.
Laurel Md. 20724

Thanks!
babeyruth

I will fix that! So sorry.
Hugs
April

Happy Sewing!

Hello to old & new friends,
I have a bold feather fabric for you. In the wash now. Donna, I can bring your block to Austen in October!!

Hello friends all my fabric is ready to mail, I think I will wait till Monday just in case an address needs correction.
I can't wait to get started.

Hello Fellow Boom 8 swappers.... Please make sure to add me to your list. You should have received an email from April about this, but if you need my address please PM me...

Thanks,
Susan/PinkLotus

Hi Boomers,
I am in the Diamond Group and would love to swap with some more people. So if any of you want to do an additional swap just pm me and give me your address. Happy swapping and sewing ladies. Wooohoooo

Dottie...That would be wonderful! I am so excited about meeting a fellow Boomer!

Anyone interested in swapping 2 blocks instead of one, let me know! I would love to do a few extra.

Thanks!
Ruth

Susan I added you. Got the mail from April.

Thanks for letting me know Wanda Lou :thumbup:

you are added to my lists too! Are you in the Emerald group as well?...I added you to that list, but will remove your name if you are only in the Diamond Group...just let me know!

Yep, I am in both the Emerald and Diamond groups.. Thanks for making double sure :)

Hi all! I didn't have enough coordinating fabric to send out and have no time to get to the LQS, so I just ordered a few yards online. As soon as it comes in (hopefully by the end of this week) I'll get it cut, washed, and out in the mail to everyone!

I've never done a swap before - looking forward to this!! I have a bunch of blocks I want to try, so this seems like the perfect thing :)

mailing my fabric today ladies.

All my F8s went out today!

all my treasures went out on monday. alright!!!!

I will just post all F8 from all groups this way since some didn’t put what group they are on just easier for me….
Received F8 from 08/22/2012
Ssnare-guitar fabric
Jaba-strawberries
Abby’s Mom – green with flowers
Jahaper – Light green with flowers
Goldendogg55 – blue with orange flowers
Misswigglewings – blue with ladybugs & Black, green and white
The Mama Hauser – pinkish Baticks
Roseysue – pink with flowers – purple with flowers
Ljdugas31 – blue and light blue flowers swirls
Elisabrat – blue with bumble bees
Yosamitesa – white Dr. Seuss
Moonrise – white with assorted flowers
Marytoddliz – green, white, pink – blue with apples
Donna

I received Babeyruth's fabric....And the one for our extra swap...and Missgigglewings.....

Come on ladies i need some infor on your fabrics,,,lol,,,,by the way i cant post pic at all iam doing all this on phone,so if you dont mind could please post my blk and yours ,sorry,,,,iam doin yellow and purple and a print i would like to have all blks on white back ground thats it iam easy,,,, so lets get to kickin this swap and have some FUN,,

Squishie report:

Received from:

Roseysue
Babeyruth

Updated List:


I will just post all F8 from all groups this way since some didn’t put what group they are on just easier for me….
Received F8 from 08/22/2012
Ssnare-guitar fabric
Jaba-strawberries
Abby’s Mom – green with flowers
Jahaper – Light green with flowers
Goldendogg55 – blue with orange flowers
Misswigglewings – blue with ladybugs & Black, green and white
The Mama Hauser – pinkish Baltics
Roseysue – pink with flowers – purple with flowers
Ljdugas31 – blue and light blue flowers swirls
Elisabrat – blue with bumble bees
Yosamitesa – white Dr. Seuss
Moonrise – white with assorted flowers
Marytoddliz – green, white, pink – blue with apples…



08/23/2012 received some more F8
Savannahrandons – brown fabric
Fraew – Black with reddish flowers
Nexxus931 – black fabric
QuilterMomma – orange white butterflies
Goldendog55 – White frontier cowboy?
TwinRiversFarm – Purple fabric
Ljdugas31 – black with reddish flowers
Charlotte T- frog fabric – Your fabric almost didn’t make it, I think someone opened it or it just came unglued might want to tape shut next time, was close call…LOL

received F8's from
savannahrandons
roseysue and missgiggle.

Help...I have received F8's from :

misgigglewings
Roseysue
dotcondtcm ?
Savannahrandons

however, I don't have a list of names and addresses to send my F8's to. Any suggestions?

names and addresses
 

Hi Molly,

You should have received an email from April with an Excel attchment. I can forward you a copy.

Anyone who gets the striped green/black/white from me can ignore the directionality of the fabric...I do! Do whatever you want and have fun!

I recieved 4 f8s today; from,,nexxus831,,,,,roseysue,,,,,missgigglwings,,, ,,and stitching post,,,,can you tell me whats wrong with this picture???????

Maybe its that you left the "e' out of missg"s giggle.....??...just guessin'

Oh...I got it!! You sent yourself one! Well...make a great block for your quilt! lol

yeeeehhhhhh your the winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok today i rec. savannahrandons,,,,dotcomdtcur and ok darlas fabric ,,,well i see i need to go buy some black fabric,,seems thats going to be a big requst..... also i hope i dont make any one mad, but i was going through my fabric and the peices i sent out ,,i was wondering if you could send scrap fabric i will pay for xter postage iam running short on the prints,,if you need your scrap back please pm me to let me know,,,,,,thank you sorry

Your spacebar broke halfway through your post so you had to start using commas instead?? JK ;) Sending one to yourself is hilarious, though.

My fabric came in today, so I'll get it washed, cut, and in the mail tomorrow! The two prints I'm sending out are both from the Dear Stella Bukhara line, so my only request is for colors that loosely coordinate with that line so that the blocks end up looking somewhat cohesive (Doesn't have to be an exact match for the line, just would be great if it doesn't clash with it!). Here is a link to the whole Bukhara collection: http://dearstelladesign.com/store/in...tegory&path=79

I will just post all F8 from all groups this way since some didn’t put what group they are on just easier for me….

Received F8 from 08/22/2012
Ssnare-guitar fabric
Jaba-strawberries
Abby’s Mom – green with flowers
Jahaper – Light green with flowers
Goldendogg55 – blue with orange flowers
Misswigglewings – blue with ladybugs & Black, green and white
The Mama Hauser – pinkish Baltics
Roseysue – pink with flowers – purple with flowers
Ljdugas31 – blue and light blue flowers swirls
Elisabrat – blue with bumble bees
Yosamitesa – white Dr. Seuss
Moonrise – white with assorted flowers
Marytoddliz – green, white, pink – blue with apples…


08/23/2012 received some more F8
Savannahrandons – brown fabric
Fraew – Black with reddish flowers
Nexxus931 – black fabric
QuilterMomma – orange white butterflies
Goldendog55 – White frontier cowboy?
TwinRiversFarm – Purple fabric
Ljdugas31 – black with reddish flowers
Charlotte T- frog fabric – Your fabric almost didn’t make it, I think someone opened it or it just came unglued might want to tape shut next time, was close call…LOL


Updated: 08/24/2012
Received:
Nacy B from MT…..Blue with pink and orange flowers
GirlScouts1…white, black and red fabric and purple with blue and white butterflies
Dotcomdtcm…blue with colorful circles
Joan B from MO…reddish with flowers
Patricia from GA…blue with reddish flowers

Rec'd an F8 from Ok Darla, but still no list.....

In the last several days I have received F8th's from the following:

- dotcomdtcom
- missgigglewings
- wandalou

I was suppose to be added to your list for this group, and if you need my mailing address just let me know...Thanks!

You should of gotten an email from "the leader" and she attached word files and a pdf file for those of us who don't use word. Did you not get this email from the leader? It should of gone to your email address you signed up for with this swap with. I hope this helps