FUNKY Chicken Block Swap #2 - Sign-up deadline is March 31, 2011
02-22-2011, 05:14 AM
#911
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Location: Margate, FL
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Have a question about the swap. I've never been in a swap where block sizes are different. I am trying to figure out if I need to do more blocks to have a complete quilt.
This is what I think.
I need 18 blocks 12 ½ x 12 ½. I completed 12 blocks of 12 ½ and will be making 6 blocks 3½ x 9½. If swapped per size I should get like 15 but for my reasoning. So
When the swap happens, are they swapped per size? Like 1 block measuring 12 ½ equals 4 blocks of 3½? and each of the 3½ x 9½ equals 2 blocks of 3½?
Now I realized that I need to make at least 3 big ones or more little ones.
I need to show my husband that thinking of quilting all day (Like he suggests I do all day) is not only about fabrics and colors. IT is also Math!!!!
thanks all- I love this swap!
andrea
This is what I think.
I need 18 blocks 12 ½ x 12 ½. I completed 12 blocks of 12 ½ and will be making 6 blocks 3½ x 9½. If swapped per size I should get like 15 but for my reasoning. So
When the swap happens, are they swapped per size? Like 1 block measuring 12 ½ equals 4 blocks of 3½? and each of the 3½ x 9½ equals 2 blocks of 3½?
Now I realized that I need to make at least 3 big ones or more little ones.
I need to show my husband that thinking of quilting all day (Like he suggests I do all day) is not only about fabrics and colors. IT is also Math!!!!
thanks all- I love this swap!
andrea
02-22-2011, 05:47 AM
#912
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Location: Eastern Washington
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Andrea-- for the blocks, they are swapped EACH. You may get all 12" blocks back for yours you sent in or I may include one that is say, 12x15. On the smaller blocks, I am hoping to keep them like sizes, but we don't know how many of what sizes will come in.
And so far, lots of sizes!! Big ones, little ones, and in between!
I think I hear the chickens clicking at me. Guess I need to feed them breakfast! :)
And so far, lots of sizes!! Big ones, little ones, and in between!
I think I hear the chickens clicking at me. Guess I need to feed them breakfast! :)
02-22-2011, 08:40 AM
#915
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Location: Margate, FL
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Deranged... interesting observation.
As each one posts their Funkies I have been saving them in 'my pictures' with who made them so IF I should NOT get one of each, I could maybe contact them and do a private swap... in order... to add to my quilt.
Anyway you slice it, it will be a fun, 'cuse me, funky quilt and I can't wait. :D
As each one posts their Funkies I have been saving them in 'my pictures' with who made them so IF I should NOT get one of each, I could maybe contact them and do a private swap... in order... to add to my quilt.
Anyway you slice it, it will be a fun, 'cuse me, funky quilt and I can't wait. :D
02-22-2011, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Roxanne
Lynnie, I'm so glad you did the chicken leg! I tried several and they looked so pathetic I wouldn't submit them.
All your blocks are wonderful!
All your blocks are wonderful!
02-22-2011, 09:19 AM
#917
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by catpawski
As to getting all small blocks when you do big ones.......that all comes down to Mariposa who will be doing all the sorting of blocks to be mailed back out. I'm sure she will sort the blocks fairly......
Yes, Mariposa has a HUGE job in front of her. And, I am pretty sure she can hardly wait to do the sorting. Some will send along little neat gifts like FQ, stationary, candy (I think she likes candy :shock:) , etc. as a thank you gift.
Note: it is not a requirement, just a nice way to say thank you to one Funky Hostess who will be having quite a job of sorting, repackaging, adding postage and all of the myriad of other stuff to consider in order to pull this whole swap and have Happy Hens in the end... I don't think there are any roosters in this swap, are there?????? :-D :-D :-D
i sent a few little hostess gifts with my sets also
02-22-2011, 10:24 AM
#919
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Join Date: May 2009
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Originally Posted by lynnie
i made a over stuffer roaster for myself it's kinda icky, looks like the real thing, i can't wait to get mine back, this is such a cool swap.
thanks everyone, for sharing what youve. made so far
thanks everyone, for sharing what youve. made so far
02-22-2011, 06:14 PM
#920
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Clifton Park, NY
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I've been out of town for a couple of days and boy have you guys been busy.............great chicks................
On our way home I just had to stop at Otis Poultry farm.........looked so cute from the outside............but unfortunately not as interesting on the inside.........I was hoping for such great inspiration...I passed on the chicken gizzards and bought a dozen of fresh eggs............ :lol:
On our way home I just had to stop at Otis Poultry farm.........looked so cute from the outside............but unfortunately not as interesting on the inside.........I was hoping for such great inspiration...I passed on the chicken gizzards and bought a dozen of fresh eggs............ :lol:
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