Scrappy Hunter Star Block Swap
07-30-2016, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Evie
So, I made up my sample block and it turned out well. However, I need to finish a quilt by August 19, so for now I am going to opt out. 
If this swap is still going on at a later date, I may sign up when I have more "uncommitted" time.
If this swap is still going on at a later date, I may sign up when I have more "uncommitted" time.
07-30-2016, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheesehead
I'm going to have to opt out of the swap for this month. Just found out I am having company that will be staying for a week. No time for sewing (bummer) just cleaning and cooking!
Jan
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Darn! Bummer! You're welcome to jump in anytime as long as we're doing this swap so whatever works in your schedule is fine.
07-30-2016, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by QuilterMomma
"We will be making and swapping Hunter Star blocks each month so we all will have a great scrappy assortment for our quilts!!"
This is in the first post so those who can't now may be able to later if I read it correctly. This way we can collect several blocks, at least that is what I am hoping for to make a nice scrappy hunter star quilt.
This is in the first post so those who can't now may be able to later if I read it correctly. This way we can collect several blocks, at least that is what I am hoping for to make a nice scrappy hunter star quilt.
You're absolutely right. Anyone can 'jump in' and 'jump out' when ever they want. If you want to make one set of 6 blocks one month and are not available to swap in another month, that's fine. If you want to swap as many as six sets of blocks (36 blocks) in any given month and swap a different amount in another month, that's fine too!
This is a very flexible swap and I hope everyone feels comfortable with the 'come & go' approach.
Please do what works for you and your schedule and other life requirements.
07-30-2016, 08:00 PM
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Quick and easy method to make 8 HST -- Magic 8 --- start with 7" of your 2 fabrics.... here's a link to help
http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...ngle-Units.htm
Wham, you'll have your 8 HST in a few minutes and the rest will be a breeze.
Have fun with this swap...can't do it for now but maybe another month I can...
http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...ngle-Units.htm
Wham, you'll have your 8 HST in a few minutes and the rest will be a breeze.
Have fun with this swap...can't do it for now but maybe another month I can...
07-31-2016, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
Quick and easy method to make 8 HST -- Magic 8 --- start with 7" of your 2 fabrics.... here's a link to help
http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...ngle-Units.htm
Wham, you'll have your 8 HST in a few minutes and the rest will be a breeze.
Have fun with this swap...can't do it for now but maybe another month I can...
http://quilting.about.com/od/piecing...ngle-Units.htm
Wham, you'll have your 8 HST in a few minutes and the rest will be a breeze.
Have fun with this swap...can't do it for now but maybe another month I can...
07-31-2016, 04:21 PM
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Ok ladies I'm back, been digging in a couple of buckets the past few hours and cutting.....15 is what I got cut.
Here is what I've decided to do/,did....where I had enough fabric I cut an extra block and put them in a big Ziploc baggie. These I will use for a couple of pillows or shams, I also cut as many 3 inch squares as I could of any leftover bits.......but why you ask......prairie points. Yes I'm crazy, but the more I cut the more I realized I could really make a dent on my scrap buckets and use a lot of it up.
One more thing I did was cut a little piece of every fabric I used and used another baggie, these are for me to keep track of the fabric I've used so I don't duplicate any fabrics on the following months. I am going to try and make 36 blocks every month and there is no way I will remember all the fabric....especially if I used all of the scrap.
Big challenge, lots of work for me, I'm going to love it when I am done. Wish me luck luck.
Here is what I've decided to do/,did....where I had enough fabric I cut an extra block and put them in a big Ziploc baggie. These I will use for a couple of pillows or shams, I also cut as many 3 inch squares as I could of any leftover bits.......but why you ask......prairie points. Yes I'm crazy, but the more I cut the more I realized I could really make a dent on my scrap buckets and use a lot of it up.
One more thing I did was cut a little piece of every fabric I used and used another baggie, these are for me to keep track of the fabric I've used so I don't duplicate any fabrics on the following months. I am going to try and make 36 blocks every month and there is no way I will remember all the fabric....especially if I used all of the scrap.
Big challenge, lots of work for me, I'm going to love it when I am done. Wish me luck luck.
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