Winter 2012 Postage Stamp (1.5") Squares Swap-Sign up closes 1/15/13
 

This swap is for 1.5" squares (postage stamps) in sets of 50 different 100% cotton fabrics. Please send what you would like to receive. Limit is 30 sets per swapper.

*Please send me a PM to sign up, and let me know how many sets you'd like to swap.

*Please use quality 100% cottons only! NO flannel, NO blends. If in doubt of fiber content, please leave it out!

*All sets do not need to be identical. You can use any 100% cottons in your stash!

*Please MAKE SURE to trim off selvages before cutting your squares. Also try to be accurate in your cutting of the squares, so they DO measure 1.5".

*Please double check that your sets have 50 (or more) squares in them! We don't want to short change anyone.
Also check that there are 50 DIFFERENT fabrics. :)

*It seems to work best to put the squares into small, snack size baggies. Be sure to label each baggie with your name, board name, etc.

Sign-ups close Jan. 15, 2013. Sets are due to me by Jan. 30th. I will swap them out, and get them in the mail no later than Feb. 10th.
** International folks, please mail 10 days earlier! To make sure I get them in time.**

Please include a SASE with adequate postage on it for me to send your return sets. An extra stamp or two wouldn't hurt. Our packages are "bulky" and get considered a "parcel"-per my Post Office. They charge more for that.
NO pre-paid printed labels!
Most folks have been sending in stamps or cash for a PADDED flat rate envelope ($5.30). It does make things a lot easier, and no worries about bulky packages. Delivery Confirmation is extra.
If your sets cost more than what you sent in, I have no choice to hold them until I get the difference. In the last swap, I had several that were "over". It all adds up. Thanks for your understanding.

Please feel free to mail your sets early, if you wish.

General rules for swaps: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a PM.

wooohoooo - I'll be the first to sign up - hopefully I'll remember! hahaha

I will order those padded flat rate envelopes so I have them for the swap - after all... THEY'RE FREEEEEEEE!

Nan

Evie-- I will do that! :)

Not sure if I could really do this swap. How much fabric do you really have to have? Seems interesting.

If I understand you right there is not suppose to be any duplicates at all and that's 30 sets of 50

Quilter- yes, that is correct. No duplicates, and a limit of 30 sets per swapper. It is amazing to see all the different fabrics that are out there!

Guess it depends on what type of project you'd like to do. Say, a charm quilt that is 50 x 70 squares. That is 3500 squares alone!! Plus borders-
But oh what fun is all the "collecting"! :)

Pre-washed or not pre-washed?

Mine are all pre-washed. There is probably a fair share of both that are swapped. :)

Yay! Glad I saw this in the newsletter edition today! Sending a PM.

peaceandjoy- I have you on the list! :)

I am soooooo excited.. I would love to join the swap. I'm glad I cut squares before Sandy came. My time right now is not my own. My office is in an area that was hit very hard by destruction. Even though we only lost power for two weeks, our patients are displaced, and stressed. I have to figure out how many sets I will do.. I still haven't touch the ones from the last swap, but I will get to everything.. Will PM you soon..

barri-- glad to know you are alright. :)

A big THANK YOU to Barri1 for letting me know about the swap, otherwise I would
have missed it. :thumbup:

Sending PM for 20 sets.

I am in for 30, do you want a PM also? And when is the deadline to mail? I should not have a problem as most of mine are already cut I just need to sort and stack.

Merry Christmas, Marybeth

I am in again. I love this swap. Just not sure if i'll do 20 or 30. As soon as i get home on Wednesday, i'll check to see what i have cut already. If i have to cut more, it will be slow going. I had to have surgery for a left "trigger thumb" last Tuesday. Stitches come out tomorrow.

ok I am in, I think I can handle 2 sets

Count me in for 20 Thank you once again for all of your hard work...

shelrox- I got your Pm :)

Sign me up for 30 sets. Can't get enough of these little squares! I think I am close to having enough square sewn together, I'm doing 5 sq x 5 sq, to start putting them into rows. SueD

love this swap!
 

I want to participate and do 30 sets. Do not know how to pm you. Please let me know how to do this. Thanks!

Amy

Amy-glad you have joined us!

Good to see some familiar folks signed up too! :)

YAY!!! Please count me in for 30 - I'll PM you!!! Happy New Year!! :)

bepositive-- gotcha! :)

Can't believe I almost missed this! I was reading another thread a minute ago and barri1 mentioned it. Thank you barri1!
I will pm when I know for sure how many sets I can do. Not sure if anyone has ever broken a rib, but it definitely slows the rotary cutting;)

Mailed mine yesterday.

sew4nin--bummer about the rib! DO take it easy on yourself! :)

judy_68-- you are quick!!

I cut 1.5" squares all the time because Im in alot of swaps. I swap one on one and Im in a couple other groups too. Im working on 2 quilts made with all 1.5" squares for my sons.
Judy

Mine are done and ready to go! So where do you find other swaps for 1.5? Are they on other quilting sites? I have lots of 1.5 squares ready to trade. I try to cut all my scraps into usable sizes so I have lots to trade.

Sending sets out in the morning to you Mariposa.

Marybeth

mary-- I'll be watching for them! :)

OH I'm in. 30 sets. Can you believe I JUST saw your swap....

I have them all bagged, and ready to go. I was a little surprised that the post office closed at 12:00.. I wasn't the only one.. There were a couple of us grumbling outside the door..
Have a happy new year..

Marybeth,
I will trade one on one with you if you want. I am always trading with people.
Judy

I've been away from the board for awhile and just took some time tonight to check back in. This is one of the first things I've looked for! Mariposa, how many are signed up? I'll send my squares out soon so put me on the list!

booklady-- good to see you! I'll have to go check on the #'s~

Happy New Year everyone!!!

I know I went to mail some things and it was a zoo and said they were closing at noon glad I made it there to mail the things I needed too. I believe the post office saids rates are hoing up January 27.

Mariposa I have been trying to avoid joining but I need more squares since I just started collecting :) So I give in sending you a PM now.

I've never done one of these so I am a bit confused, but if someone would explain it in simpler terms, I might be able to join.

I think I can handle this :) I will do 30 sets or however many sign up.
Hugs
April