OdessaQuilts

Oh, April, you have brought us an interesting little swap here! I'd be surprised if you "only" get 36 people! I'm thinking this will be a fairly popular swap, so you may want to consider groups of ____ participants, IMHO. Of course, that will depend on how many signups you get. (And, yes, I want in, too!)

Quilt Mom

Question...

For the F4s, is it okay to use something in my stash, rather than going out and buying the fabric for this?

I'd like to participate, but am still on the fence because I saw the other challenge about using up your scraps, and decided to use what is in my stash. Well, there are several coordinated F4s... You see the direction?

buddy'smom

Yes you can use any fabric you'd like.
I have to tell you gals my story. My hubby had brought me my first sewing machine in 03, ( I think) I had never sewen before in my life, I didn't even know how to thread the machine, will Miss April deside to join us up in an on-line quilting group and on top of that she signed us up for our very first FBS- well there was 54 gals in this swap, I had no fabric, not even a ruler, ( Didn't even know how to use one)) well I learned fast, I purchased fabric as needed for blocks, my rulers and yes I completed the swap, I have to say if you could have seen some of my very first blocks you'd have LYAO!!!!!!!! They were bad. But I completed my swap, and was very proud of myself. I have come a long way, but we all start somewhere and we all have to remember this.
The great thing about these swaps is there's always a surprise in the mail for you, and you end up with a stunning quilt made with love from all your dear friends!!!!!
This is my very first friendship quilt.

LovingIzabella

Of course you can use from your stash-no need to buy anything new. They are blocks for you so whatever makes you happy and whatever works for a project you have planned. There is no need to buy anything new at all. All that is asked is that fabric be prewashed.

Thanks for posting the picture mom-love that quilt!!
I hope to see lots of gals. It really is fun to get blocks from our friends made with love and care!
Hugs
April

blueribbontoes

I'm hosting a one-block a month swap. You could join and send your monthly partner a fat quarter.(See "Quilting Bee.")


36 blocks all at once does sound a bit intimidating, but I'm going to (try) and join, nonetheless!!

blueribbontoes

I wonder instead of doing 36 people, which is 9 yards of fabric if I did my math right..., if there should be groups of 12? 12 blocks would be enough to make a quilt... then there could be multiple "rounds" and people may not be so overwhelmed.

Im just brainstorming.

MadeinMaine

I would be interested in being in a 12-person group if you decide to set things up that way. Thanks, April, for what sounds like a fun swap.

MoodyKim

buddy'smom, your quilt is awesome and I love the story that goes with it! 72 by 72 would be a very nice quilt. I think I will start washing fabric and cutting F4s that way I will be ready when I get my list. I can make 36 blocks it will be so neat to see all the different F4s. My friend works in a LQS and she swears she can tell how nice someone is by the fabric they buy! I am off to mark my calender for Jan. 1 so I won't forget. This is going to be fun :!: :D

susiequilt

Just a thought but how about instead of sending a fat quarter to each person maybe everyone could send half of a fat quarter?
A F4 is 18 x 22. Even a piece 18 x 11 would be enough for one 12.5 inch block and would save everyone half the cost of the fabric.

What does everyone else think?


:-D

buddy'smom

You only send an F8, the other fabric is added to your's from the other gal's stash. This is what makes it so exciting.