Ack! If you're talking about the block in the picture you took...I'm scared! It's beautiful and looks perfect!! Here's hoping it's only because you didn't wash it or else I'm in trouble :shock:

Still working on finding my pattern....pulled all the blues and whites out at least. Deciding is always the hardest part (for me).

Nah, the first one seemed to work out fine, but the second was giving me fits. I decided I was NOT having any fun, so it was off to the 'puter to find another pattern that was more fun to make.

My mailing address has been posted in the instructions on the first page.
Please go there to get it when you are ready to mail your blocks..

For the international girls, we still need to come up with a process for you to send money for your return postage...

Judy

Okay Judy, think I have solved the problem. Do you have a Paypal account. the process is really simple if you have. Simply give me your Paypal email address and I can send you the money. Have looked into it and it is really simple.

However if you haven´t Iwill put my thinking cap on again.

Elle

Ok, so here's the block I settled on doing. Much less discontent doing this one instead. Hope you like.

very pretty Lori!!!! My sample block came out perfect, so I started sewing monday, did all the units before putting any blocks together, the first one I did put together is 1/8" too small. Now I dont know if I just messed up on this first one or if all of them are going to be too small!!!!!!! I was having trouble with one particular point on each unit. So maybe that is where my problem is. Now do I rip everything apart or just start over? Arrrgh!!!!! So frustrating!!!!!! :evil:

Oh how I do agree when it some tomeasurig those blocks and they are out by 1/8" .

LoriJ your block looks great. love the fabric.

Elle

Just letting you know that 1/8" is within my margin of error...I wont send them back for that...

Lori, that block is really pretty too!

I still haven't gotten back to mine from taking it apart where the paper patterns didn't match up..got sidetracked on DH's quilt.

Here is a test block which I will NOT be using... Actually the colors do look pretty together but, it takes me entirely too long to make this one and when I looked at it finished I think that the outer part makes the block look on point and wouldn't play well with other star blocks..so this one will turn into something else.

Oh But, I really like this one

Its really pretty, but I know what you mean about taking a long time. However, as you do more you will get quicker. I started of taking 2 hours for 1 block but now I can do 2 in 3 hours. Its taking that darned paper off the back that takes the time LOL

I found a really easy one called Godey´s Star, See what you think. It was going to be my next one if this one didnñt work out.

Elle

Thanks Judy..

Elle, I could live with 2 hours easily!!! I really don't know how long it took. I tried working on it during the holidays and I could only do a little here...a little there..I know it took 2 days but have no idea how long each day. Anyway, I think I'll try another :wink:

Yes, I have a paypal acct..I will PM you

I think we came up with the idea that I was just going to send you the money for the return postage. If that is still okay with you that works well for me. Just let me know. Thanks!

Great, problem solved. I have just the 12 blocks (on no. 9 at the moment), so it shouldn´t be too much.

One done, 11 more to go. :lol: I'm in love with the blue fabrics in this star.

That is lovely

I agree!

Very very nice, wouldn´t mind getting that one in my return package.

Elle

sewsew, that is really pretty. I like your fabrics too.

Jstitch ~ how many participants in this swap? Is there still room for another participant?

We have over 30 and yes there is always room for one more..

You just need to make sure that you mail them so that they arrive to me on or before March 1. If your blocks are here, you will be in the exchange..if they are late,, Ill return them to you..

I will add your name to the list,, look in the first post of this thread for my address..

Here is the block I am doing for the exchange. 2 done 10 more to go. Hope you like it.

LOVE IT.. SO far I love them all.. When I get back from Denver I plan on starting mine!

Oh catchergirl that is really realy pretty. Well done. There are some really lovely blocks on here

Elle

I love all these stars I am seeing!! I am starting mine this week! I feel so far behind! I am so excited to do this and actually make something for me! I finally got my pattern and material finalized this week!
I am looking forward to seeing which stars I recieve!
If my camera is working I will try to get one posted this week for you to see. Seeing all this beautiful work is making me nervous! I have only been quilting for a little over a year now!

Love your star. All of the stars are very lovely. All these stars are going to make a lovely quilt.

KGoodhand don't be nervous. :D I'm sure your star will be great.

Everybodies are so PRETTY!!!! I got mine fixed & finished today finally!!
I am getting so excited about receiving some of these beautiful stars!!!!! :D

K, here is my block for the exchange. I don't think anyone else is doing the same one, if I'm wrong, let me know and I'll find another one

This is the first one, so 11 more to go.
It's not paper pieced, so my points don't all match up very well, but I'm sure I can correct that on the other 11.





BTW, I still want to do one that has more than just 2 colours in it, so I may in fact, change my mind later on, lol!

Very Pretty Melanie!!! If you want more than two colors, you could do the pinwheel in the center a second blue, just an idea :D

Ya, I was thinking about that :)




*sigh*, back to the drawing board, this one is 12" even, unfinished :? :x

The newer block postings look soo pretty! I'm really excited about getting some of these beauties!!

I've decided on what I'm doing. Here it is...The Pineapple Star from Quilterscache.

Sandpat - that is beautiful - looks hard and like it take a lot of time.

Beachlady, it isn't and it doesn't....I've almost completed my 2nd one this afternoon...with lots of the usual interruptions. :roll:

ok, slight change of plans, folks. And by slight, I mean major.

This one ACTUALLY measures 12 1/2" unfinished, I measured the templates, and then the finished block. I wasn't leaving any room for error this time.


ETA: oh yeah, the block is called "Night and Day"

Gorgeous!!

Patti, That is gorgeous, I like that one a lot, another I hope I am lucky enough to get.

Baren-ked... Beautiful, love it

Well done, I think everyone have really created wowsers for this project.

Elle

Bare, that one is really a great looking block! You did a fabulous job on those points too!

Thanks Elle!

Oh my gosh I'm getting so excited....seeing everyones blocks .......AWESOME!!!!