Nifty Fifty Blue 2000
 

Hey Howdie Hey Peeps,

Resident Newbie here, look what I did this weekend. Really thought it would take less time but at 98x111ish I don't know why I ever thought that. Back in the day I could sew up 30 tops from completed blocks in a week. Yes I did that once upon a time, but it was 20 years ago.

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So this is my Nifty Fifty from a swap that I completed way back in 1999. The hostess had 2 Peeps flake and so there were 2 bad blocks. Then there were a few who didn't use the correct fabric, they went onto the back so I could keep them altogether. Some people didn't ID their state so we can't find them all but hey, it's really beautiful.
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Finally got to use my Millennium fabric, it was for my y2k but I lost that somehow in the last 3 moves, really sad but it happened. Cest La Vie, moving on! I am moving on,,, I think I'm telling myself more then you.
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It's all packed up waiting for my long arm quilter to get back to me that she's available.

Did any of you make it into this swap? Anyone recognize their blocks? I'd love to do another of these, this was a great swap. I did two, the other is purple and I think from a later date.

Sorry about how small the photos are, I had to resize them down in order for the board to accept it. This is my first time posting photos so I only hope ya'll can see them.(--- Wow They are big and I don't know how I attached one, or how to get rid of it. Haha! learned something new-it's gone)

Enough for today, I have two more things I want to share but I need photos as we're all very visual aren't we?

Wendy in So Cal mts

I have so much to learn. I deleted the wrong attachment but the quilt top is still here. I'm learning, hang tight.

Beautiful quilt!!! So glad you joined us!!!

I love swap quilts. I am in one here right now and can't wait to see what everyone does with the turn around. These quilts remind me of a swap I was in before Y2K. Unfortunately I wasn't in this swap so can't help you with names. Looking forward to seeing you post more.

Very pretty quilt and love the history story. I think we can all relate to your issues of people not completing their commitment and using fabrics they already had. Anyway-nice finish on your quilt.

Welcome from Texas. Your quilt turned out beautiful. Can't wait to see other things you have/are making. You will like it here.

Welcome, Wendy! What a beautiful quilt! I love that crab block!

Beautiful Quilt!