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2019 Red/White/Blue/Patriotic Block Swap

Old 03-13-2019, 05:01 PM
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Pamela - great job on the fancy cutting! And fun color combo - perfect balance!

And Pamela and QuennBarbiej -- fun use of on-point in both of your blocks. i love the look, but haven't attempted it much.

So excited about all the fun goodies I'm (i mean we) are going to get!
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Old 03-13-2019, 06:24 PM
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Hi All. Not sure I understand the swap completely. (By the way, All the blocks are awesome).

- If I only send a set of 4 blocks, does that mean I only get 4 blocks in return?
- Do all of my blocks need to be the same?
- Not understanding return postage requirements. (It is way-y-y-y past my bedtime of O'dark o'clock).

I am thinking I'd love to join in, but just not 100% sure of the requirements. I've never swapped before.

Thanks for your patience.

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Old 03-13-2019, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ILoveToQuilt View Post
Hi All. Not sure I understand the swap completely. (By the way, ALL the blocks are awesome).

- If I only send a set of 4 blocks, does that mean I only get 4 blocks in return?
- Do all of my blocks need to be the same?
- Not understanding return postage requirements. (It is way-y-y-y past my bedtime of O'dark o'clock).

I am thinking I'd love to join in, but just not 100% sure of the requirements. I've never swapped before.

Thanks for your patience.
Hello Anita,

The block sets are sets of 4. I'm not being really strict on the block sets this time as the swap has not grown. So, basically, that means for every 12.5 unfinished block you send me, I will swap out and send 1 to you. So, if you send me 4 blocks, you get back 4 blocks. If you send me 8, you receive 8 back. (Maximum allowed to send is 20 blocks.) Please mark the blocks with your board name so I don't mess up and send you your own blocks back.

Usually when I send my block sets (I make sets of 4, it's just easier for me to keep track of them. You can use different fabrics if you want in each set. Or make different blocks, whatever you want to do. I will swap them out, as long as they are the right size and appropriate for the swap.)

But, anyway, mailing. I address everything. The envelope I'm going to send them in and the return envelope to me. I put the blocks in the envelope with my address written on a paper inside. I do not seal that envelope yet. I have the post office weigh it this way. Then I put the envelope that is addressed back to me with the return postage on it, in the envelope with the blocks. I seal it up. And, then they weigh it again and you pay for the postage to send it to me. Do not use metered mail. Metered mail expires. I use regular stamps.

Let me know if this wasn't clear, And, I will try to explain again.
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Old 03-13-2019, 07:05 PM
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For postage I use the 8.00 flat rate mailers you can get from the post office for free. You have to order them online but they deliver them to your house for free too. That way, no matter what they weigh or where you are sending in the US, they are $8. It’s the padded flat rate envelope EP14PE. 9.5 x 12.5

https://store.usps.com/store/product...elope-P_EP14PE

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Old 03-13-2019, 09:32 PM
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I still can't get down stairs to my sewing room to join the swaps. Therapist thinks at least a couple more wks until I get on the cane. I want to sew!!!!
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Old 03-14-2019, 03:16 AM
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Here is another block I finished. Some of my points got cut off on this one.
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Old 03-14-2019, 05:08 AM
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Wow! That’s a cool block, I love the matching frame you put on there!
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Here is another block I finished. Some of my points got cut off on this one.
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Old 03-14-2019, 05:11 AM
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Ugggh! I can only imagine how frustrated you must be. Can you cut or anything?
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I still can't get down stairs to my sewing room to join the swaps. Therapist thinks at least a couple more wks until I get on the cane. I want to sew!!!!
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Old 03-14-2019, 05:39 AM
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Thinkin' about joining. I was in a BWR swap few years ago, so I have some made I didn't swap then.
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Old 03-14-2019, 06:33 AM
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QueenBarbie, another great block. That border is super special. I like it.

dharren, I am so sorry your rehab is not going as fast as planned. That happens sometimes. Do you do any handwork that could tide you over. Embroidery, crochet, Knitting??? All of those are fun too. And, will take your mind off not sewing. I do hope you continue to take of yourself so that you can get back to sewing soon.

ljptexas, We would love to have you join us.
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