SEPTEMBER - Scrappy Block Swap – THREE DUDES in BATIKS
Welcome to our swap! The main focus, as the name suggests, is scrappy blocks hopefully from our stash. There are a bazillion scrappy quilt block ideas available. I know! I counted them! Ha! We will be using amazing inspiration from the likes of Bonnie Hunter, Quilters Cache, Moda Bake Shop and many others. Each month I will present a pattern with a theme or color scheme and instructions.
This month we are making THREE DUDES quilt block and it will be a 12 ½” unfinished block using five
2 ½” strips. Please check out this video from Missouri Star Quilt Company for the concept and informative instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Ixvjje310
The color scheme for our block is Batik and solid white. Our quilt blocks will be larger than the block demonstrated in the video and will have a specific order to the strip sets:
Set 1: Batik/white/Batik/white/Batik
Set 2: white/Batik/white/Batik/white.
Cut strip sets to 12 ½” square units. Place the horizontal and vertical strips so the Batik and white overlap in the center. Sew according to the video. Trim to 12 ½”.
One set = 4 blocks. You may send as many as 6 sets. Please use ONE BATIK per block and your quilt blocks DO NOT have to be the same! In fact, the more variety, the better. Please use 100% cotton, quilt shop quality fabric to make your quilt blocks. Please pay attention to the back of your quilt blocks; pressing, snipping extra threads, etc. Be sure your quilt blocks are squared up, trimmed and even.
Please PM me to sign up. Please provide:
• QB screen name
• Real name
• Number of sets you are making/sending
• Email address
After I have received all of your information I will add you to the list of swappers. When you’re ready to mail your quilt blocks, please PM me and I will send you mailing information. BE SURE to include the USPS envelope WITH POSTAGE, filled out with your mailing information, in your package to me. Set(s) of D4P quilt blocks will be due by SEPTEMBER 30TH.
** Please label each quilt block**
Mailing: please put all blocks in one large plastic baggie along with your name and address on/in the bag. This will help protect your blocks in case your package is damaged. Please use a USPS Priority Mail® Padded Flat Rate Envelope (9 ½” x 12 ½”), buy $5.95 in POSTAGE, put postage on your return envelope and fill out your name/address etc. This will be your return envelope so be sure to put this in your package as well!
Basic swap rules may be found here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm