Funky Halloween Swap Signups thru 8-06-13 - Due 9-06-13
 

Funky Halloween Swap Signups thru 8-06-13 - Due 9-06-13
Funky Halloween Swap block size 6 1/2 -up to 12 1/2


Calling all Halloween lovers. Hoping to have lots of fun making funky witches, monsters, ghosts, haunted houses and anything halloweenie from your imaginations.

Block rules:

Blocks are to be made in sets of 6, one of which will be returned to you. No duplicate sets without prior permission, and each set of 6 must be of the same design, but the fabrics may vary.

You may make up to 6 sets of 6 blocks each for a total of 36 blocks.

Block sizes: Block sizes are from 6 1/2 up to 12 1/2 in size & divisible by 3. Your blocks should be divisible by 3” when finished. The blocks can be square or rectangle, so long as both finished sides are divisible by three. Be sure to add seam allowances to your unfinished blocks. So a finished block of 6x6, should be sent to me unfinished at 6.5x6.5. A rectangle that will finish at 6x12, should be sent to me at 6.5x12.5 and so on…. If you are unsure what to add for seam allowance, please PM me. All skill levels are invited to participate. Be sure to use quality 100% cotton fabrics & appropriate threads that will withstand repeated washings, and your fabrics MUST be pre-washed. ** If you’re using jellyrolls that won’t be pre-washed, please make a note of that on your block labels.

**Here's the "Twist”: You may include six 3.5" (unfinished) halloween blocks per each set of blocks you swap.
So, 1 set of 3 1/2 with a Limit of 4 sets total per swapper. Each set of 3 1/2 blocks must be in their own baggie, and properly labeled. One of your own blocks will be returned to you. These will be swapped with other 3 1/2 block sets received. (IF not enough people sign-up for the twist you will get your own blocks back)
This swap is not required, it is just for fun!


Block Styles: All block styles are encouraged. Traditional pieced, paper pieced, embroidery machine. applique (applique must be stitched down to the fabric)

Please do your best work and make something that you would want to have, because you WILL be getting back a block of your own, so use fabrics & designs that you are proud to send in and will be happy to get back.

How to label blocks: blocks are labeled with your user name and real name if you wish, and that they have no holes or tears or have too small of seam allowances that would make them unfit to swap, and that they are the size they are supposed to be, in other words, 6 1/2 inches means 6 1/2 inches, not 6 3/8 inches, etc.

What are the deadlines?
Sign-ups for this swap end on August 6th. You can post your intent to sign-up in this thread or you can PM me. Once you sign-up, I will send you my mailing address.

The mail due-date for the blocks is September 6th. I will swap in mid-September. Any blocks I receive after 14 September will be returned unswapped. That will leave you the month of October to get your quilt or wall-hanging ready to use by Halloween!! Of course, if you have your blocks finished sooner, I encourage you to mail sooner! Get them out of your way! Send them to me so they can be in my way!! LOL

Mailing & Postage
For Mailing: please put blocks in a large ziploc baggie along with your name and address on/in the bag. This will help protect your blocks in case your package gets damaged.
Include a self-addressed label.
Include a USPS money order, stamps, or cash for $6.00 to cover return postage to you. Blocks will be sent in padded flat rate envelopes, with Delivery Confirmation. I get these envelopes free from usps.com.
If proper postage is not sent, your package will wait until adequate funds are received. Please do not send your own envelopes.
PM me to sign up:

Board Name
Real Name
Mailing address
Phone (in case of problems)
Number of sets

In addition to the above, please follow all the basic rules, found here. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

BASICS

- Up to 6 sets of 6 blocks
- Each SET of 6 must be of the same block design
Each SET must be of different design than other sets
You will get one of your blocks back
- Include enough postage
- Mail BY 8/30, after 9/4 use Express mail.

Questions? Suggestions? Problems?

PM me any time
This swap was approved by PatriceJ

Here are some idea's to help get you started. Check out this blog with 50 free patterns.
http://quiltinspiration.blogspot.com...halloween.html

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Let me see what I come up with. I love Halloween and didn't sign up for the last one. So I will see what I can for this one.

I'd love to have you join owlvamp! Halloween can be lots of fun!

PM'ed you! :thumbup:

Me too! Not sure how many sets yet though. Thanks for hosting!

Happy Halloween! We've got 3 signed up so far, so we're on a roll.

Count me in.

I've put you down wanda lou! :)

if I can get some made I will let you know, but I should did enjoy the one I did b4

oooohhh I forgot for the last one I bought some glow in the dark thread hmmmm

I want to join,I love holloween!

Short an Sweet, glow in the dark thread sounds sew fun!

I just have to find the right pattern for it

I have a question on the Twist--
Are these 3.5" squares to be just fabric or should they be blocks like the regular ones?

well I found 3 patterns I will stitch out one of each this week and make a descision on if I can join lol

The TWIST is supposed to be blocks, not fabric. So 3 1/2 small blocks!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I love doing crazy Halloween.
Count me in

Great pegquilter8, so glad you can join!

Count me in! I LOVE HALLOWEEN fabrics! This sounds like fun!

Yea JenGaile & Tracibug glad you've joined our swap! :)

I think I understand these directions. I have one question. What is the largest size for this block swap?

6.5 is the smallest black and 12.5 is the largest block
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Thanks Short an Sweet! She's got it right on the block sizes!

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We're up to 11 people now! Woo hoo the fun is beginning!

Count me in. Probably for 6 sets. Sending pm

Here's my first set! :) It's 12-1/2" square. Unfortunately that's all the Halloween fabric I had in my stash, so (darn! ;) ) I had to order some. UPS says the package will be here today. I'm working on my little 3-1/2" sets in the meantime. The plan is for all of them to be applique', and if they turn out like I'm hoping, there will be a spider on a spiderweb, a jack-o-lantern, a ghost, and a piece of candy corn. :) Then, once my new fabric gets here, I'll work on the other larger sets. No idea yet what patterns I'll be using on those. I'm thinking one will be an applique'd haunted house, but I'll have to find time to go to Joann's and get some more Steam-A-Seam-2. Somehow all I had left was one sheet and a few little tidbits.

Anyway, here's my first block. :) The yellow is a little more buttery-yellow in person.

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very cute.

Thanks! :) It's just a D9P, but I just love the black kitty fabric. Wish I'd bought more of it.

Here's one of my 3-1/2" ghosts for the itty bitty block swap.

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And here's a 3-1/2" candy corn. :)

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I will sign up for 3 sets of blocks. As far as postage, do I need to mail a money order for each set of blocks or just one money order per person sending you the blocks.

I found a couple cute patterns and ordered one off ebay today. We will see how much I can get done. I have to finish my other commitments first.... :!(

Hey Lstew and Red! :D

Got my itty bitty 3-1/2"-ers done just a few minutes ago. :) Now to figure out what I'm going to do for the regular sets. UPS brought my fabric today. Yippee!

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Here are some photos that I want to make appliqués for a block. What do you think? I know I won't have time this weekend to start or the next but if I can i will let you know if I join or not.

I love all of them, but my favorite is the little green guy! :D

Hi Moonrise! Those are darling blocks there! You did such a cute job on them.

Now owlvamp... you have got to join now that we see your cute designs. I want one of each of them! LOL!

I love the little blocks, helps me to know what to do. My favorite is the one with just the eyes.

Hi Lstew2212,
Postage is just one money order per person for all sets you sign up for. You'll enclose all 3 sets you signed up for in one envelope include a USPS money order, stamps, or cash for $6.00 to cover return postage to you. Do remember to enclose a shipping label!

Moonrise,
I love all of your blocks! You've been busy! The itty baby blocks are sew adorable, and my favorite mini block is the spider. Your fabric with the black kitties for the 12 1/2 block is really cute.

I agree, Owlvamp you need to join us! I love the eyes & the little green guy too.