I wish we lived closer (maybe we do?) as I'd love to help you with this, now huge, project... As I stood looking at all the batik's in the fabric store, it was exciting to think of what I might receive back... thank you for your work and time...

Hello every one..

You all should have verified that I have your name and and the correct amount of sets listed after your board name.. Please contact me as soon as possible if you see any errors as Id like them corrected before the sets are sent in...

By now everyone should have their fabrics ready to get cut, or already cut and ready to be mailed- (I will send a PM with my addy soon.. Hang tight).. As this is my second ever to host a swap I am making a requirement as to aid me in 'trying' not to duplicate your squares... Please staple/tape a piece of your fabric on the outside of the baggie.. Look at pic below. this will help me remember who sent in what.. We have ALOT of sets coming in and I think this will be quite useful for me.. ALSO I am requesting a group of sample pieces of each of the fabric pieces being sent in as well.. see second pic.. the ones I have shown in the pic are aprox 1x3 tiny strips pieces from squaring up my fabric.. Once again hopefully to help me not give you back your squares.. any questions please post or PM me..

Yooohoo! You missed me! I signed for 2 sets.

Dang, where was my head that day!!! OK will add ya right now.. ..

WOW! Great! I'll be waiting for your address...Now I'm really excited! Thanks!

This is getting so exciting :D I will get to ya as soon as I get address. Just FYI....I will be out of town from tomorrow AM to Sat. PM so it will be Monday before I can send. Thanks so much for doing this!!!

Ok. so I already sent mine, minus the small samples. Do you want me to mail you off a sample of each to attach to the plastic bag? More than happy to oblige.Thanks

Question - Do we get one of the 12 blocks back?

I have never done a swap before. I'm excited and hope I get in.

Did you sign up? Check the list in prior posts, she has closed the swap already.

NO Linda- you are out of country so dont worry about it..

BUT everyone else YES you do need to send in the samples..

Quilterinthewoods please pm as soon as possible..

you might.. as im trying to figure out a way not to, but pls don't be disappointed if you do.. this is my second swap ever guys so please bare with me..

Ok,

Everyone on the list should have rec'd a pm from me with a recap pf the swap and my mailing information.. If you have not please forward a pm and Ill get you that information to you..

Also IF there are any question please, please, please ask.. I would rather you ask questions than me return your squares for not following the rules...

Also my dinky lil Post office could use the revenue so concealed cash for the postage would be greatly appreciated. Yes more work for me but it too will boost a small portion of economy to my dinky town..

Thanks everyone. I look forward to seeing what ya'll sent in..


Happy Quilting!!!!

Hey we have faith in you, if not you wouldn't be getting my awesome fabric! Ha! This is the 2nd of many to come for you. You're doing a great job and hope after this one is over and your taking a deep breath, you wouldn't mind doing something on the lines of Oriental blocks. I have some beautiful material!
Now if that ain't a hint I don't know what is! HA! Seriously, think positive girl, you're doing great!! Take your time, we'll be patient! :thumbup:

There is almost 100 sets coming in to swap.. That is ALOT of sets to swap out.. SO if anyone cannot send in their sets please let me know asap.. as I have accounted for each and every set ..

My daughter is collecting 'Boxtops for education.. If anyone has some laying around we would greatly appreciate them.. Just toss in your envelope to me.. Even if its one, two or five.. We will take any and all BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION..


http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878

thanks..

I just heard from Luv that I am included in the swap! I am so excited! DH is taking me to the quilt shop and then when we get home I will cut, package and mail tomorrow. I am doing 3 sets, hopefully they will fit into a small priorty envelope.

just fold, squish and tape the envelope, dont be bashful on the packing tape.. if it fits it ships.. and if your PO gives you a hard time go to another PO..

I need three more sets.. any volunteers to add another set??

I'll add another set. So that makes 3 sets for me if there's an extra still available.

ok changed from two sets to three sets for you.. thanks for volunteering..

Thank you...I wanted to add an extra set so that worked out great.

I can go to JoAnn's at lunch today and get another set, so that makes (4) for me.

I too can get another set if you still short one... Just let me know... I'll check the board later this afternoon and see if there's an answer and I can pick up the fabric on my way home.

If you still need another set now or later, just let me know. That would make 4 for me. Please PM me to let me know!

Ok - Gardner & 3699Quitler I have added another set to each of your swaps.. thanks for volunteering..

I think Im good for now.. thanks everyone..

Crossing fingers that everyone who signed up will send in their squares as I have every set accounted for..

Just a reminder EVERYONE !!!!!!!..

Please, please pleeeese double check your squares for rotary accuracy, selvages, wonkyness and count.. I have almost 100 swap sets coming in and I am relying on each of you to check your own work... I will NOT have time to measure each and every one of these squares so please don't expect me to or ask me to. If I question ONE of your squares I will not swap the ENTIRE set.. I will not go thru and pick and chose the good ones.. So don't ask me to..

Sorry but there are ALOT of swappers/sets coming thru and this will be time consuming as it is already.. I am going to be strict on this swap... Its not fair to those who took the time to follow the rules to the T and others who threw it together with poorly cut, miscounted, selvaged squares..

If you have any questions please ask now, as I will reject sets as I see fit..

OK with all that said and done..

I am SOOOOOO excited!!!!! I just love, love, LOVE batiks.. Cant wait to see them all.. and begin my projects!!! I will have a lul on the swap for a month or two So quilting here I Come!!! FYI- the next one will be in January 2011..

Happy Quilting everyone!!!

Got it - I'll be sending 4 packet instead of 3 in Monday's mail to you...

4th set bought at lunch and ready to cut tonight.

luvTooQuilt - relax this weekend, sounds like you will have quite a job on your hands starting next week.

A BIG THANK YOU!!!

Yay..thank you for volunteering another set you two.. It is most appreciated..

Relax? whats that, kinda like sleep huh, - missing that these nites- my lil one has been sick and home all week.. I sooooo need NON- mommy time right now.. and to top it off, This weekend I will be canning apples & pears every and anyway I can with apples and/or pears.. Whoo hoo.

ok well I guess things could be worse so ill try and put on a happy face.. :?

My 3 sets are in the mail as I type, happily on the way to Luv's house! I hope you like them. Luv, thank you for letting me swap on such a short notice.

I ironed and cut, bagged and have the sample along with. I've got a pulled muscle in my neck or I would have ran to the post office today. Oh well, it's raining and didn't feel like getting out anyway. :XD:
I hope mine are festive enough. I think whoever gets them will like them, it was hard to choose which to send. I did have a few I didn't want to use, just not pretty enough. Ha! "When you care enough to send the very best!" Ha! :thumbup:

I know what you mean. I have chosen some of my favorites, and boy! I didn't realize how hard it was going to be to part with some of them! LOL

Mine should be going out first thing in the morning. :)

I had to order the fabric for this swap, since I normally wash all of mine as soon as I buy it. I picked some really fun, bright colors, and it was hard to let go of it! In fact, there was one that was so yummy I almost ate it! :lol: :wink:

I'm with you!! And I should ask: I found some absolutely GORGEOUS batik that I loved so much I bought the rest of the bolt. It's these luscious shades of indigo and royal and deep, deep teal blues. I can't get enough of it!! It isn't "festive", but it's the prettiest I've seen in a long time. Should I include some of that or choose something else? Ladies, you decide.

Whatever you decide to 'let go' will be fine with us.. We will love whatever you send in for the swap..

You ladies are funny..Thanks for the Hallmark moment...and I think I'm hungry now.. lol.. I feel the same way that I HAD to go out and buy more for this swap cause.. well... I just HAD too.. lol.. Ive got 3 scrappy batiks patterns waiting for me to make after this swap that I'll use these batiks for .. oooooooooo I JUST CANT WAIT!!!!

Well I can't say mine are really festive but they are very pretty. I had to use what I had on hand, the closest QS is at least 20 miles away. But I did order these off ebay about a year ago and I fell in love with them. I would say do what you feel is best for you. IF you truely like them as much as you say you do them by all means, keep them! I mean, no one else knows what they are missing and you will if you give them away. Soooo....up to you Sis!
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Momma K is right.. We wont know if what you were planning on sending in was not your original pick in the first place...I love all batiks. No matter what you send, WE WILL LOVE.. especially if the members are anything likeme .. Cause I LOVE EM ALL!!!!!

Mine are not too festive but I think they are beautiful. I hope whoever receives them thinks so too. I bought an extra 1/2 yard of each one, that way I could chop the rest up and send them without crying! I hate to send the last of any thing I have. Hmmmmmmmmm sounds kind of shelfish I guess.

Mine went in the mail today. Can't wait to see what I get back in December.

well, I am glad to read all these comments! Mine are more tame than festive, but beautiful! They went out in the mail this morning. I love them...hope you all will too! I am excited to get them back in the mail.....will have to find a scrappy quilt to make with them.