Birthday Swap 2018/2019 New
#132
No way I could tailor mine to 37 different people... especially since I themed mine. I do not have that much time, although I am sure my stash could do it.
Looking forward to the new "birthday" year.
Looking forward to the new "birthday" year.
#133
Oh my - I am just hopeful that I put in different fabric than last year (and thus is another reason I always add a few extras). Last year we gave our pet preference and since I had some extra cat and dog fabric I could add a fussy cut piece into the envelope. That's about it. I am in awe of everyone as it is!
#134
There are only a few people who expressed a preference for specific colors. And it's not like they are demanding all 50 to be pink or yellow or whatever. I cut a lot of pinks because I have a lot of pinks., but even the packages for WMUTeach and onamtnest have other colors.
#136
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Hi ladies
Love all the chatter on this thread!
It has been mentioned on the thread about having to "personalize" the envelopes for each swapper for their color they mentioned. That is NOT what we are doing. It is a suggestion of what people like to use. if you have your envelope ready by no means take it apart and redo anything. It is totally up to you on what you are sending. Only rule is 100% cotton and something you would like to put in your own quilt.
This swap is suppose to be fun and a scrap eater!!! Goal: buy no fabric for this swap!!!
Also.....here is what I do all year long.
When I finish a project I cut the left over scrap fabric (anything smaller than a yard) into pieces:
10 x 10
5 x 5
2.5x 5
2.5 x 2.5
It makes it much easier to get my squares ready for any project or swap.
Love all the chatter on this thread!
It has been mentioned on the thread about having to "personalize" the envelopes for each swapper for their color they mentioned. That is NOT what we are doing. It is a suggestion of what people like to use. if you have your envelope ready by no means take it apart and redo anything. It is totally up to you on what you are sending. Only rule is 100% cotton and something you would like to put in your own quilt.
This swap is suppose to be fun and a scrap eater!!! Goal: buy no fabric for this swap!!!
Also.....here is what I do all year long.
When I finish a project I cut the left over scrap fabric (anything smaller than a yard) into pieces:
10 x 10
5 x 5
2.5x 5
2.5 x 2.5
It makes it much easier to get my squares ready for any project or swap.
#139
Travelinggramma, I am giggling. If you used a fabric from last year.... I would not know. I love my little squares but I do not keep track of what came from who or is it whom? Any way, for my 2 cents, I would not worry about a possible duplicate fabric from a previous year. Consider yourself blessed to have enough fabric to go another round.
#140
I also cut my scraps. It took a few years to discover the cuts/sizes that I use often. I have about 10 of those plastic shoe boxes labeled and full of my own "precuts". I also save bias binding scraps and l-o-n-g 2.5 by what ever. I use white and white on white often so, I have a box for those long strips also. Just love the wonderful feeling of reaching up to my shelf and finding all I need ready to go for that final row on my current scrappy quilt!
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