"How now BROWN cow !! " October 2012 - 10.5 layer cake swap
 

LuvTooQuilt is hosting another swap!! …….10 1/2" layer cake Swap..

“How now BROWN cow !!!! with a twist of Orange....

Swap open for registration until 22nd of October or until 130 sets filled, whichever comes first.....

Each swapper will submit 12 squares of any 1 (one) UN-washed 100% cotton BROWN quality quilting fabric (no flannel, no homespun, no eyelets, and no broadcloth ) ~~<<~@

Squares should be carefully rotary cut from UN-washed 100% cotton fabric. Keep in mind that your squares could end up in a child's quilt. Select fabrics that will hold up to a lot of love, wear, tears, draggin', cuddlin', washing, and trips through the dryer. Fabrics that fray easily, or are fairly easy to see through are not good candidates for this swap.

Please be advised that fabrics that are NOT 51% or more -brown in color, or fabrics that are not square, squares too wonky or too off grain, squares that are shedding, squares that contain selvages, or those that are not 10.5 or larger, will be returned unswapped. Anything less than MY 10.5 measurement will be returned. If you are unsure of your accuracy, over-sized squares will be accepted as they can be cut down to size if needed be. Will accept any squares larger than 10.5 inches... please nothing over 11 inches as they become hard to put in baggies..(If you desire assistance in cutting please contact me. )

Here’s how it works: - In your packet to me you will enclose:

~ 1 gallon size Hefty (or the like) non pleaded SLIDER bag with 12 ct – 10 1/2 (up to 11) inch squares of ONE fabric for each set

• ~ Fabric must be UN -washed, ironed and in gallon bags for safe passage thru USPS.
• ~ Selvages MUST be removed entirely from both selvage ends- Including selvage holes.
• ~ Please remember that each set MUST be cut from a different unwashed fabric
• ~ 5-6 sets fit in ONE priority flat rate envelope
• ~ It is aprox 1 yard per 12ct – 10.5 (up to 11I) inch squares - IF your fabric is 44 wide.
• ~ There is a SIX set limit in this swap plus 6 TWIST(s)

~ INCLUDE your screen name ON your baggies along with SET amounts. *Example- I would like to do 4 (four) sets - ((4 sets mean that you would send 12 ct – 10.5 (up to 11 inch squares from FOUR different fabrics for a total of 48 squares, each set in separate gallon size bag(s)) so, written legibly with a sharpie marker or pen, on EACH of my bags will have:

luvTooQuilt X4 (plus 1 twists)

~ You may also include but not mandatory, your real name, mailing address, should your envelope be swallowed by the USPS machines for identification purposes- an adhesive return label perhaps.?. )
~ Please staple a piece of your fabric on the outside of the baggie...A selvage piece with manufacture name of your fabric is required stapled on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes.
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Also in your package INCLUDE a Sample pieces of each of your fabric – ( 2x3 tiny strips pieces from your leftover fabric is the prefect size..) Some of you stapled the pieces to a small piece of cardboard/cardstock/paper with an addt’l addy label & board name- (see pic) It is my goal NOT to give you back your fabric square…And this aids me keeping track who sent in what since there are over 100 sets
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Also in your package INCLUDE in a sandwich baggie: a self-adhesive return address label, and return priority postage AND mandatory delivery confirmation. ($6.05 in Postage stamps, Concealed cash, or Postal Money orders ONLY)... Please remember that if you do not send enough return postage I will hold them until you send the difference. After 30 days, I will donate the unclaimed squares to charity of my choice.

~ DO NOT HIDE POSTAGE IN THE TWIST BAGGIE... I do not look in the baggies, however you may conceal it in any of your MAIN swap baggies..

~DO NOT mail return SAS envelopes!!!!! Postage ONLY please!!! I will not accept stamped envelopes.

***Due to quick turn-around and distance of my bank I WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS***

Postage stamps, USPS money orders (or concealed cash at your own risk) will be accepted as forms for postage/shipping costs..

I would like to have these in hand no later than the LAST BUSINESS DAY in October (10/31).
So with a post mark no later than 10/22 that should give the USPS ample time to deliver via parcel post with a few days grace period. After 10/24 PRIORITY is recommended. After 10/27, Mandatory OVERNITE shipping is required.... International members need to send them to me sooner- PM for details

Please remember that any packages received after 10/31 will be automatically returned unswapped. Any member not fulfilling commitment will not be accepted in future swaps and negative feedback will be posted to members account per Moderators requirements.

I will then sort 11/1-11/10 and hope to mail out squares No later than 11/12

Reminders and swap rules can be found here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm


AND THE TWIST…………..Orange !!!!

~ONE 2.5x WOF from FIVE different fabrics of any fabrics that are any shade or shades of orange !!!
~ Fabrics must contain more than 51% of any shade of orange...
~2.5 strips must be from 100% unwashed quilting cotton fabs…
~NO flannel, no eyelets, no Holiday, Quilting cotton fabric only...
~Please cut carefully - NO ‘V cuts at the folds …

Place all FIVE DIFFERENT 2.5xWOF in a SANDWICH or snack size baggie- FLAT and staggered so I can count them.
Label EACH baggie with your board name and twist amount..
EXAMPLE: luvTooQuiltx4 Twists

Max SIX (6) twists per member


*** This TWIST is optional - Not mandatory to participate in the twist to join this swap ***

@@@ Please EMAIL me ALL the info below to : [email protected] @@

Board name,
How many sets you're doing
Your real name
Your mailing address

~ Email in subject line your board name, set amounts, & Twist #- See below for examples of subject lines with and without the Twist...

luvTooQuiltx6
luvTooQuiltx6 plus 6 twist

**** EMAIL ADDRESS IS STRICTLY SWAP CREATED IN LEU OF PMS- DUE TO LIMITED PMS ALLOWED PER QB RULES AND REGULATIONS****

@@ After all info has been sent to and rec’d – [email protected] - I will forward email that you have been approved. I will then add you to the list of swappers...Confirmation will be posted on the thread as they come in at end of each day..@@@

Any questions please pm me... I'll be happy to assist...
…Happy quilting everyone!!!!

Me me me!!!

Yup yup me moo moooo :D And my girls :D

I'm gonna play too! Chocolatey fabric, yummy.

Rebel here !!!!!!

Hot damn the party has started!!!!

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Lack of sleep here...can ya tell???

Sent you an email

I also sent you an email.

Sleep is highly over rated !!!!!!!

list of swappers to date :

Me 6 sets 6 twists
1. Yosamitesa 6 sets/ 0 twists
2. Sapdoggie 6 sets / 0 twists
3. SheriR 6 sets/ 6 twists
4. LillyG 6 sets / 6 twists
5. Mrs Sherbert 6 sets / 6 twists
6. DoriDes 6 sets / 6 twists ????
7. Purplecat 3 sets / 3 twists
8. Lauriejo 4 sets / 1 twist
9. squires1042 6 sets / 6 twists
10. linda58 6 sets / 6 twists

HA HA HA!!! My mind and body seem to agree with you. They both seem to think that the sleep is optional and have been waking me up around 3 and not going back to sleep for hours. UGH!!! I'm exhausted...

I hear there's some fun stuff going on around here. Count me in!

oh you can take the ????? off my name lolol you know I'm in :o)

more swappers...

11. Fraew 6 sets / 6 twists
12. Sustraley- 4 sets / 0 twists

AND DoriDes is in FOR SURE x6/6.. !!!!

We still have lots of room....



REMINDER:

these are due the LAST DAY in October- so there should be plenty of time to shop and cut for this swap !!!!

Okay I looked through my whole stash (not very much really) and I could only find 2 browns with enough yardage. Ya'll know what that means . . . SHOPPING!!!

Shipping! Shopping! Isn't it great? Me too. :)

OH OH OH!!! Come to Houston and I'll take you to some FABULOUS shops!!!!!!!

Sign me up! I just sent a pm. I will do 6 sets and I need check to see what I have for orange. Can I add that later? Sue

WOO HOO!!! New swappers in the house!!! I'm so EXCITED!!! :)

I'm packing my bags now and will be on my way shortly. Oh, in my dreams! We just had our furnace inspected before we turned it on this winter and guess what. Yep, we have to buy a new one. We have no heat at all right now and it is 48 out. My nose is cold and I know I would warm up shopping! LOL

OH NO!!! We had ours replaced last year (when we had the A/C unit go out in July). That was an experience...

Well...I'll just go shopping for you!!!

July in Texas with no A/C is as bad as October in Nebraska with the heat! I went out and bought a room size heater and I'm now pretty toasty in my sewing room. We are on a waiting list for a service call (3-4 days) and I've called four other places that sell furnaces and it is the same story. Glad it isn't below freezing!

Would you like a list of colors that I like to take with you when you shop? LOL

Send me the color list and I'll see what I fall in love with in those colors. Those that need to conviently stay in my stash...or go to our fearless leader...

BTW, where is the rebel today??? I feel like I'm being the rebel now. :)

I am right here - Missy :D Now don't you get too big for your britches young'n :p

Some of us are still working for a living you know :D

dottie dodge- come on down and pick me up on the way to Houston. I can help with gas for your car and I promise I will only want to stop at quilt shops and love on the fabric. I won't fill the car up with extra fabric so there will be plenty of room for your fabric :D

You can imagine how excited I was when I saw a brown cow swap...just love their little faces. Happy Swapping Quilters!

Tam...Moo

List of swappers to date:

Me 6 sets 6 twists
1. Yosamitesa 6 sets/ 0 twists
2. Sapdoggie 6 sets / 0 twists
3. SheriR 6 sets/ 6 twists
4. LillyG 6 sets / 6 twists
5. Mrs Sherbert 6 sets / 6 twists
6. DoriDes 6 sets / 6 twists ????
7. Purplecat 3 sets / 3 twists
8. Lauriejo 4 sets / 1 twist
9. squires1042 6 sets / 6 twists
10. linda58 6 sets / 6 twists
11. Fraew 6 sets / 6 twists
12. Sustraley- 4 sets / 0 twists

13. mimim - 2 sets / 0 twists
14 dottie dodge 6 sets/ 0 twists

YES!!! Both of y'all come down and play. Besides dottie dodge, you won't need a heater here. It will be 91 here today. Bring your shorts and swimsuit!!! Where else can you really go swimming in October??? Besides, I could REALLY use some retail therapy today. Hubby's wedding ring came back in yesterday (long story short, the jeweler who worked on his ring for maintenance messed it up really bad, it has been off trying to be fixed for over 2 months now and had to have natural sapphire specially cut, etc.) well, 2 of the NEW sapphires are missing corners and 1 is scratched, so they are ordering 4 new ones again. Then today I went to put hubby's check in the bank at the drive thru teller and my ring got stuck in the stupid housing case for the tube you send your stuff in. I finally got it out to an off set diamond and my prongs are all in the wrong places, so it is going into the shop today. I really need some retail therapy.

REBEL!!! I found 3 different teacup/teapot fabrics at Hobby Lobby, so I decided to buy ALL THREE!!! One was that red one, one was green and the other was pink. Really pretty. :) Oh, and too big for my britches, honey I've been trying to wiggle my hiney back into my britches. Too much yummy food lately, time to go back to my less is more concept. :)

Ok yosamitesa - you are excused for trying to be The Rebel. :D But see what happened when you were impersonating- :)

Sorry about all the jewelry mishaps :thumbdown:

Glad you found the fabric :thumbup: :thumbup:

I have decided my body is what my body is and just buy bigger pants :D :D

:D :thumbup: :D :thumbup:

Love the browns, gotta' do this again. Purples were fabulous!!! Thanks everyone. I'm in for 6, no twists though just can't take very much orange. Can you tell that my least favorite color.

Yes orange is highly unappreciated!! Lol :D

Unless it is JUICE - :p

You all sound like a fun, wacky group-- I'm playing, too!

Welcome mimim :thumbup: Glad to have another fin and wacky member :D :) :D

Can I add the orange twist to my swap? I checked my fabrics and I do have orange. Well, they were in my mom's fabric closet before I she had her stroke, now they are in mine.

Sue

dottie dodge- sorry to hear about your mom haveing a stroke. I bet she would be glad to know you are sharing a part of her with us.

As you can see mimim- I am a trouble maker who can't type. Should say fun and whacky group !!!

I would be so happy to get some of your moms orange! (hint hint luv)

What did I miss??? What did I miss???

no kidding.. What i miss ?!?!?!