“Every Day is a Holiday!!! 10 1/2" layer cake Swap with a 'Neutral' 2.5 Twist !!!!
 

LuvTooQuilt is hosting another swap!!

“Every Day is a Holiday!!! 10 1/2" layer cake Swap with a 'Neutral' Twist !!!!

Swap open for registration until 14th of June or until 100 sets filled, whichever comes first.....


Each swapper will submit 12 squares of any 1 (one) UN-washed 100% cotton that reads anything related to the Calendar Holidays- If you I celebrate it then that'll work - Xmas, Easter, New Years, 4th of July, passover, Birthday, and any other Holiday worth celebrating !!! ~~{~@ *( ONLY 100% UN-washed quality Cotton)

HOWEVER you are limited to max of THREE (3) fabrics of any ONE holiday..

For example: Say you want to sign up for 6 sets - one member cannot send in all six sets of Christmas.. You may however send in 3 Xmas AND 3 Halloween OR 2 Xmas, AND 2 Easter, AND 2 Fourth of July.. or even 1 from six different holidays.. Let have fun and run with it!! so be creative !! Raid your stashes, search the LQS, trade or barter with a fellow quilter even, for fun and unique designs !!!

Clear as MUD all ??
any questions please don't hesitate to ask..

And the fine print....

Squares should be carefully rotary cut from UN-washed 100% cotton fabric. Keep in mind that your squares could end up in a child's quilt. Select fabrics that will hold up to a lot of love, wear, tears, draggin', cuddlin', washing, and trips through the dryer. Fabrics that fray easily, or are fairly easy to see through are not good candidates for this swap.

Please be advised that fabrics that are NOT square, squares too wonky or too off grain, sqs that are 'shedding threads', squares that contain selvages, or those that are not 10.5 or larger, will be returned unswapped. Yes it is sad, but it has happened.. Anything less than MY 10.5 measurement will be returned. If you are unsure of your accuracy, over-sized squares will be accepted as they can be cut down to size if needed be.... please nothing over 11 inches as they become hard to put in baggies..

Here’s how it works: - In your packet to me you will enclose:

1 gallon size Hefty non pleaded SLIDER bag with 12 ct – 10 1/2 (up to 11) inch squares of ONE fabric for each set

~ Fabric must be UN -washed, ironed and in gallon bags for safe passage thru USPS.

~ Selvages MUST be removed entirely from both ends. Be sure to remove ALL selvage holes.

~ Please remember that each set (baggie) should be cut from a different unwashed fabric

~ 5-6 sets fit in ONE priority flat rate envelope… *(confirm with your PO for price increase)

~ It is aprox 1 yard per 12ct – 10.5 (up to 11I) inch squares - IF your fabric is 44 wide.

~ There is a SIX set limit in this swap plus six (6) optional TWIST(s)

~ INCLUDE your screen name ON your baggies along with SET amounts.

********* Example- I would like to do 4 (four) sets - (4 sets mean that you would send 12 ct – 10.5 (up to 11 inch squares) from FOUR different fabrics for a total of 48 squares) Each set in separate gallon size bag(s) so, written legibly with a sharpie marker or pen, on EACH of my bags will have:

luvTooQuilt X4 (plus 1 twists)

~ You may also include but not mandatory, your real name, mailing address on each baggie, should your envelope be swallowed by the USPS machines for identification purposes (an adhesive return label perhaps.?. )


******* NEW CHANGE ADDED: *********
~Staple a piece of your fabric SELVAGE (with MFG/designer identification) on the baggie...
**** This selvage piece of your fabric is required. Please staple on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes… One exception: Batiks - as they do not have printed selvages.. Should you OMIT the selvage, the baggie will be returned unswapped..
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Also in your package INCLUDE in a sandwich baggie :
~ ONE Sample piece of each of your fabric – (at least 2x3.) Some of you stapled the pieces to a small piece of cardboard/cardstock/paper with an addt’l addy label & board name- (see pic) It is my goal NOT to give you back your fabric square… And this aids me keeping track who sent in what since there are over 100 sets..
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***** PLEASE NOTE AS OF JAN 22, 2012 THE POSTAGE RATES HAVE GONE UP ****
~ A self-adhesive return address label, and return priority postage OF $6.05... THIS INCLUDES MANDATORY DELIVERY CONFIRMATION....Please remember that if you do not send enough return postage I will hold them until you send the difference. After 30 days, I will donate the unclaimed squares to charity of my choice.

*** DO NOT HIDE POSTAGE IN THE TWIST BAGGIE... ***
I do not look in the baggies, however you may conceal it in any of your MAIN swap baggies..

*** DO NOT mail return SAS envelopes!!!!! Postage ONLY please!!! ***

*** Due to quick turn-around and distance of my bank I WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS ***
Postage stamps, USPS money orders or concealed cash (at your own risk) will be accepted as forms for postage/shipping costs..

I would like to have these in hand no later than 6/22/2012. A post mark no later than 6/16/2012 should give the USPS ample time to deliver regular service mail without a grace period. After 06/16/2012 PRIORITY shipping is recommended. After 06/18/2012, Priority Express OVERNITE shipping ($18) or FedEx, etc. is required.... International members need to send them to me sooner- PM for details.

Please remember that any packages received after 06/22/2012 will be automatically returned unswapped. Any member not fulfilling commitment will not be accepted in any of my future swaps and negative feedback will be posted to members account per Moderators requirements.

I will then sort 6/25-6/28 and hope to mail out squares on or by 6/29/2012 –
No later than * 07/?/2012.***** Please allow a grace period due to the holiday.. *****
Reminders and swap rules can be found here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm


AND THE TWIST: Neutrals:
ONE 2.5x WOF from FIVE different fabrics that read NEUTRAL. (Think Civil war era dirty whites,TOT and even WOW!!!)
2.5 strips must read NEUTRAL
2.5 strips must be from 100% unwashed cotton fabs…

Please cut carefully - NO ‘V cuts at the folds …

Place all FIVE DIFFERENT 2.5xWOF in a SANDWICH or snack size baggie- FLAT and staggered so I can count them.
Label EACH baggie with your board name and twist amount.. EXAMPLE: luvTooQuiltx4 Twists
Max SIX (6) twists per member

*** This TWIST is optional - Not mandatory to participate in the twist to join this swap ***

@@@@@@@@@@ Please EMAIL me @ - [email protected] ALL the info below: @@@@@@@@@@

~ Board name ( IE: luvTooQuilt)
~ How many sets you're doing (IE: 6 sets x 6 Twists)
~ Your REAL name
~ Your mailing address

*** NO PMS WILL BE accepted due to restricted 500 PM's limit... please EMAIL request to the above ***

@@ After all info has been rec’d & you have been approved via email- I will add you to the list of swappers...Secondary Confirmation will be posted on the thread as they come in so please verify you see your name and correct amounts..@@@
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You can find the ACTIVITIES PAGE HERE: ACTIVITIES PAGE IS NO LONGER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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------}@ This swap has been PRE-approved by PatriceJ @{------

Any questions please pm me... I'll be happy to assist...
…Happy quilting everyone!!!!

Me- Me - i want to play !!!!!

Ooo me too. I'll tell the girls it's up. Woohoo!

Well you sew know I want to do this swap!!!!!

You've got me in for 6 sets right?

List of swappers so far..

Me- 6 sets & 6 twists
1- Sapdoggie- 3 sets NO twist
2- SheriR - 6 sets 6 twists
3- Mrs Sherbert - 6 sets 6 twists
4- LillyG - 6 sets 6 twists
5- DoriDes - 6 sets 6 twists
6- Sustraley - 6 sets NO twist
7- Linda58 - 6 sets 6 twists

I soooo want to play...but with son's wedding coming up and my lqs Shop Hop both in July, I think I will have to skip this time...sigh...I'll just live vicariously through all the great pics y'all will post after the swap! Have fun all!
Kif

Me! Me ! Me !!!!! Will send a PM but sign me up for 6 WOO HOO

Ummm...did you miss my sign up or have I reached my max on your swaps??? :(

lol.. Hahhaaaaaaaa... IS there a max?? ;)


Ok im adding ya... I knew you were playing just didnt have a count on sets and twist until now.. MISSY!!! lol..

List of swappers so far..

Me- 6 sets & 6 twists
1- Sapdoggie- 3 sets NO twist
2- SheriR - 6 sets 6 twists
3- Mrs Sherbert - 6 sets 6 twists
4- LillyG - 6 sets 6 twists
5- DoriDes - 6 sets 6 twists
6- Sustraley - 6 sets NO twist
7- Linda58 - 6 sets 6 twists
8- Sharonb - 6 sets NO twist
9- CraftyMatt2 - 4 sets NO twist
10- Yosamitesa - 6 sets 3 twists

Ok, I just have to share with y'all that LuvToQuilt offered to help me out with the fabric cutting details for this swap, since I have so much going on this time and have to skip "playing" this time...what a gal she is!!! I had to decline, but I just wanted to give her a big THANKS for offering and send her a big hug for being so sweet!!
Kif

THAT'S OUR LUV- GREAT LADY SHE IS :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Awe shucks... :o .....

luv is THE BOMB!!! (BTW, she LOVES 1930's prints!!! Shhh...don't tell her I told y'all!!!) :D

Not ME- I'll never tell - taping mouth shut-
:D

Ok I need ideas on what I can make out of all the 10 1/2 inch blocks that I am getting. What do you all make out of yours? :)

I have the "A Piece of Pie" quilt book for layer cakes and have made SEVERAL of the patterns
I have used the Absolute Beginner Big Block pattern to make quick quilts - http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/A...e3BigBlock.htm (I use 16 different squares)
Luv has made pot holders I believe
I have used these in my Boomerang swap
Cut strips and make a strip quilt...
See...way too many ideas in my head today. :)

Make ?? Whatcha mean make ?!?!?!?!??! if I use them then i wont have them anymore !!!!! :shock:

Still LOLing lolololol

Way cool ideas you have stuck up there in your head lolol....I have been moving all my piles of fabric and blocks and swaps and trying to organize them and holy crap what a mess I have made!!!! I haven't even gone to my sewing room to see what I put there....WHAT WAS I THINKING STARTING THIS TODAY!!!! LOLOL Thanks for the ideas :)

OH!!! Cut into 4 squares and then make pinwheels!!! :)

Or...cut in 1/2 and then "sash" with 2-1/2" strips and place alternating to form a pattern. :)

WHAT??? We're suppose to USE them??? I roll them up when I get them. They all look so pretty in my cupboard.

I know right !?!?!?!?! Sheesh, I call mine DECORATIVE INSULATION !!!!

My leaning tower of Fabric Pisa !!!

Here is what I do with mine :thumbup:

My grandson loves to help be the designer :D

What a cute quilt designer!!!

Ok mailed my stuff today :o) happy dance!!!

Thanks- am pretty proud of him too :)

I am getting ready to make a quilt top from the Batiks called Island Chain from the book Scrap Basket quilts - also another member here suggested Scribbles books

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ords=schibbles

I bought both and they have great patterns- now just to find the time - oh and I have my black & whites out to make a quilt for my niece and nephew :)

Wish I had a designer like that :) what a cutie

Mine are in the mail and show delivery for Monday :) of course we all know that means Tuesday :rolleyes:

Thanks sharon b. He is one of four designers I have- unless you count the dogs, then I have 6. :D

Sap- how lucky for you ! I have no such designers yet , but I am in no rush at the moment either :rolleyes:

I have had them all together this week. The designer in the pictures lives with me ( he and his mom ). The other three live in MO and came down to give mom and dad a rest. They go back tomorrow. Grandma and Grandpa will need a week to catch up on our rest- :D

Well my ds is only 20 and still in college, so no little designers for me for a while (at least I hope not!). I will just have to admire everyone else's pics.

Got my squishy in the mail today! I can't wait to see what comes back, maybe a holiday I don't know. Darn, I just realized I have some lovely Day of the Dead fabric I could have sent :shock:, maybe next time we do holidays.

Sorry I've been quet everyone been traveling .. When I get home - not for a while - I'll update the list of members and what has come in...

I've been on the road and ready to sleep in my own bed !!

Happy quilting everyone !!

Hope your vaca was FUN!!!! You've been missed. :D

I am finally able to check in on the listing from merry old england but I noticed that I was not on the list of swappers and that you have not said if you got my package already which I sent out over two weeks ago. Hope you are having a good vacation. Look forward to hearing from you when we both get back.

Happy Father's Day to all the men quilters and to the spouses of the lady quilters !