Quick question...

1) Can we still join this exchange?

2) If the answer to #1 is yes, is it ok that I'm new and haven't participated before?

I believe as long as you get your blocks mailed to Judy by March 1rst there is no deadline to join. And newcomers are always welcome. I am sure Judy will be on to give you the final answer on this soon. This is just my understanding of it.

Yep, you're in...
no problem being new, just make sure you follow the directions.
Address for mailing will be posted when we are closer to the deadline.

welcome

Hi Everyone, Thought I better post this as I made a block from Quilters cache, this one was called the Florida Star. It made 12" exactly. However Jstitch has stipulated that they should measure 12.5". Just in case you made this block and had the same problem as I had. in the end I had to increase the size of the pattern by 1/4" and then square it up afterwards.

Elle

thanks for the heads up.

Hey Elle, I'm glad you posted that. I also had that one on my list of maybe to do....I tested a block from quilterscache this weekend..paper pieced and would you believe the paper patterns don't match up???GRRRR!!

Wait a sec and I'll go get the name of it...ok, its called Starshine. I'm going to try to adjust it, if not...then I'll have a really pretty pot holder with the points off...just a tad.. :?

No problem, just didn´t want you all to have problems, thought it was me just not getting the seams correct. I tried 3 times before the penny clicked, yes I am a bit slow.... LOL

So you all be careful to measure the blocks when you take them off the site.

Elle

Elle, I noticed a problem too and then the points were giving me issues, and I realized that I'd forgotten to wash the fabric first.... argh!!! sooooooo I've changed the block I'm doing. As soon as I can find the camera, I'll take a new pic.

Well at least I know now that I wasn´t going mad. Hope you get it sorted out. Good luck

Elle

everyone's "early bird" blocks look great!!