I'm jealous...I'm still making gifts. I always do this...I keep adding things up until the last minute...guess that makes it more fun for me. :lol: :lol:

I think we decided to post pics as everyone wont get all of the blocks, so it will be nice to see them all.

This is my block, the Ohio Star. It was fun to do. Never made a star block before. I also made a bunch of 6 1/2" stars to use when I put my quilt together after our exchange.

Beautiful star Jan!!!! Love the fabric! Great idea to get your little stars done up ahead of time! :D

Jan, your star block is beautiful. I hope to see one of them in my stack when I get them back :D

Since we are showing our stars here is mine....
I don't know the name of the block but I liked it ...
It came from a Thimbleberries book

Very pretty Janstar!!

They are all looking FABULOUS!!!

I haven't started mine.. But I have the fabric sitting there waiting for me to get to it!

Both of those blocks are pretty. Wow, what a great idea to go ahead and make some smaller stars to use with the exchange blocks, I may have to copy you...do you mind?

All of your stars are looking great....

I will be so anxious to see all the beautiful quilts from this exchange..

Love your star Cathie, even if we dont know the name of it!!! :lol: :D

:D :D :D :D :D :D Thank You mgshaw

Gcathie I just love that block, maybe I will get lucky too. Elle

:D :D Thanks Elle .....I been a looking for another block to do....may have found it.....it's called Crossroads to Ohio......and since I'm from Ohio sounds like a good block to do....but is a little time comsuming...

Really pretty block gcathie. Hope I get one of yours. I'll cross my fingers!

Cathie-that is absolutely gorgeous!

:oops: :oops: :roll: Ah shuks....you guys....Thanks.... :oops: :roll:

With all the snow and being off work...this would be a good time for me to get my set together. I love seeing all the pics of what everyone is doing. I bought fabric so I think I'll head in and see what I can come up with. So many stars to choose from, it is hard to decide. LOL

here is the Crossing Ohio block.....awww 12 more to do....

Those are really really pretty! I hope I get one of those :lol: I still have yet to start!

I want one of those too! So pretty gcathie!!

:-) Ahhh Thank you...

OOOOH, I love that one too Cathie!!!! :D

Here's mine. Can't wait to see which ones I get in March!

Blue-tea-ful! :lol: Your blue fabric is so pretty and looks just great with that pattern Lori! Almost like wrapping paper! :D

Beautiful Lori!!!!! Wow, we are going to have some gorgeous blocks in this swap!!!!!!!

I am excited to see the sampling of the blocks that you early birds have made. Very impressive! I have my pattern chosen, and the fabric ready, but that darn arm cast put me 8 weeks behind. So far, I see blocks that I want, want, want! Cool exchange!

Lori, that block worked up beautifully! I had that one pulled as a maybe for me...I like it soo much!

Such a pretty block Lori. We are really going to have fun with this exchange.

Oh that is pretty!!

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!!