Ok, I've thought long and hard.....I am going to skip the July swap....maybe I'll do the August, we'll see. Truth is, I can't really get excited about wack, folky/artsy, or whatever quilts. Yikes I'm probably gonna get blasted for that but I just really like traditional quilts, even modern reinterpretations but not wild n wacky. Remember, I said I'm boring? Lol. I am PMing Krystyna since I originally said I am in. I will watch with great enjoyment though as I see everyone else's coming in. Have fun! :)

Cogito, I bet there is someone else in the swap of like mind who would love to have you for a partner. The themes are always optional. You might be a sigh of relief for another swapper who feels just like you do.

Glad we have a couple of new ladies...this is a great swap and so much fun. I still have no idea what I will do this month but I have been doing some drawings...I will get there..Hey Bertie, I live in the corn field, too! What is a NY/NJ woman doing in Illinois? Playing with her grandchildren that is what!!!...and loving every minute of it!

love this!!

I can't take credit for designing this - I saw a tiny picture online somewhere and drew it up from that, changing a few things to suit my liking. Just fused it onto background fabric, machine blanket-stitched around, so so easy to do.

Cogito, don't get discouraged because of the theme this month, stay in and wait and see who your partner is. I always make a start on a little quilt but if I get a partner who wants something different I do another one to suit.

I challenge myself each month to try out new patterns or techniques on my little dolls quilts as I don't participate in classes at the local LQS so this is my way to learn (or a lot of time mess up) something new. You might be surprised to know that I am a very traditional quilter too, most of my quilts are very geometrically designed. But I push myself continually to 'take a big step outside the box' - no wonder my head hurts a lot :)

Lynnie, You're self portrait bathing beauty is the best!

Oh my gosh - what have I gotten myself into!! That self portrait is stunning!! Cogito, I'm more of a traditionalist quilter too and a fairly new one - so I hope my swap partner won't be disappointed.

In reality, this isn't a TRUE self portrait - I never wear a hat at the beach ROFL !!!! I have picked out another pic to draw up that DH says is much more my true self (and sadly it is) so there will be no 'photo-shopping' on this one - you will see the real me :(

Lyn, that is simply amazing! I love, love, love it! What a bathing beauty you are!

Cogito, no quitting! Will pair you with a traditionalist. Like KLGLS?