MegsAnn
I have found it is better to go with 6 yards just to be safe-especially once you wash and cut the selvage off..sometimes it is easy to get 4 f8s from a half yard and other times I have found I can get 3 comfortably so that would take 6 yards.
Hope this helps. I think you will have an awesome time in this swap-everyone here loves to laugh and have a good time and be friends :-)
MJ...you know leaving those nose prints is no fun for DH to clean!! But I know he loves going to the mailbox for you so a fair trade off I think lol
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April

Ok.... I have decided to play again!! Please sign me up!! I cant resist!!! It was so much fun in 2.0!!

Yes, My DH mentioned today when he came in from work that no matter the cost, he wanted me to do that "Boomerang thing" cause he loves to bring me happy mail! This was a picture of him yesterday...

I'd like to get in on this one! I'm sending a PM right now!

purplemem, you are too funny, you and your husband make a good couple, you with your nose on the window, and him with his head stuck in the mailbox. Too funny.

MegsAnn,

Theoretically, if you have 1 yard of fabric, you should get 8 fat eighths. But April is right, once you wash it and account for shrinkage, it could be a bit less.

Here's my personal experience: I actually bought 10 yards for 2.0 (I will use some of the excess for borders/sashing/cornerstones and/or pillowcases), and this time I bought 14.5 yards of coordinating fabrics, some of which is already earmarked for borders. I will send out a variety of fabrics to everyone, but they will all coordinate with each other. I'll definitely have enough to piece a backing, make a wallhanging to go with the quilt I make, make pillowcases, bags, whatever my little heard desires! Yay! (Hey, when you can get it for $2.49/yard, how can you pass it up???)

Oh, and for everyone from 1.0 and 2.0, who must by now consider me to be the "Paisley Princess", I'll give you all a hint: these fabrics are NOT paisley! I know, right? I'm working outside my favorite comfort zone!

Odessa

Awesome. Thanks for the info ladies! I looked through the photos from 1.0 and 2.0 today and noticed several people did 2 or 3 sets... instead of just one big 35 block quilt. Hmmm... choices, choices. :^)

Oh!

I wish I could play... I already have my fabric! I just don't think the fall semester will play along with me.

I'll be watching this one, and will be ready for 4.0

We'll miss you. Study hard and hopefully 4.0 will work for you.

I'd like to participate. I couldn't finish reading the Boomerang 2 but will joing if I can.

Hi.... Can I play too? Hoping you still have a space available. I have done swaps before and round robins, but never a boomarang. Sounds like fun. Now, as soon as I figure out what a pm is, I'll send you one. lol

Jupiter

Yes-not everyone sends the same fabric. in fact some people send out 35 different fabrics and get a completely awesome scrappy top or two or three lol
I have found adding one block I make gives me a nice 72 x 72 quilt which is a great size without borders or sashing.

Welcome aboard jupiter! leakus sent you a PM (just need your info in order to add you to the swap :-) )

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April

Welcome back aboard Detton :-)
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April

April, sign me up if we have space (which looks like it)

So off shopping I go, and hopefully DH won't brain me too much. hahahaha

LOL Renee
You got it. Welcome back to 3.0
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April

Cool, just PM you too. How funny. Okay shopping it is.

I have choosen my fabric 6 times :( I am really bad at choosing fabric so I would think this would be easy since I only have to pick one!

I am trying to decide between
1) Bright orange print
2) Light pink and light brown
3) White
4) Solid purple

Do you think it would be mean to send white?

Maybe I should just let my daughter pick...

Any suggestions????

I vote for bright orange! (but I could be partial since I love orange!!)
It is never an easy decision but whatever you send you will love when it comes home.
Hugs
April

OK I have mulled this over and mulled this over... I think I want to do it! I have never done a swap like this but I wanna try! Will PM my info.

TRacy

Okay just bought my fabric, so fabric hurry up and get delivered all ready, since I hate to iron.

Since we are close to full I spoke to my mailman (who is also my husband:) ). He said for 64 cents I could mail the fabric and it won't go through the machine and get all messed up or lost. In order to do this you have to go to the post office which is a pain since most of you don't have mail people as nice as mine, but it might be worth it.

And now I am off to purchase my fabric. Good thing my fabric store has root beer floats for $1.29 so I can bribe my daughter into going! The ice cream also helps me to deal with the stress of it all! 8000 bolts of fabrics and I only have to pick one, I can do this ;)

You are lucky to have such a fabulous mailman!! Thank you for the information-tell him we appreciate him supporting our habit lol

8000 bolts and you can only pick one....I would not be able to go...I would have to pick more than one...I have a fabric weakness and I can not control it lol

Which shop in PA serves root beer floats with 8000 bolts of fabric?

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April

Oh my I would run out scared with 8000 bolts because I would want it ALL.

I just picked up a consulting job and don't know how much time it will actually take yet. As much as I wanted to join this time, I think I'd better just watch this round and wait for 4.0.

I completely understand. Sorry you won't be able to join but I will let you know when 4.0 starts!
Hugs
April

:) Hayloft Fabric : )

http://www.hayloftfabrics.com/uniquefabrics.php

Thank you! That is about 4 hours from me....may be worth a Saturday trip though
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April

You shouldn't be giving us information like this!
Especially if we live in PA! :lol: :lol: :lol:
This could spell disaster.

Hey Donna,
We could meet and go! Maybe grab fryguymoore too!! And maybe Buddy'smom and No1Jan....hmmmmmm the possibilities!!
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April

Sounds great! I'm sure we could get a couple of more PA members to meet us there too!

I wanna go too! :(

I want to go too

I so bad want to do this ... if there are 35 ... divide by 4 months ... would be approximately 9 blocks to complete per month ... approximately 2 blocks per week

This is way too hard of a decision ... *must think think think ... like Winnie the Pooh*

Roooobbbiiiiiiinnnnn, the F8s are calling you! :shock: Remember how fun it was when the fabrics starting playing together??

Bought my fabric today now to wash and iron then cut, can't wait to start.

You know you want to! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Besides we'll miss you! :lol: :lol:

I'm so tempted ... especially since I got three squishes... which I just posted pictures of in Boomerrang #2

That wasn't a yes :lol:
There's only 2 spots left! They may go fast! You would be so sad if someone else got all you squishes! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ops, I joined and feel exited about it already but then I read about having to do 2 blocks per weeks sounded like a lot for a full time worker and mom of a 5 yr old. I hope I can do it!! I will definetivelly look for encouragement for you quilters! This is my first swap. I am scared to death!! I won't let you down!!!
andrea

Andrea,
Take a deep breath! Relax-it is ok :-) I work full time as well and have a 4 year old so I know it can seem daunting. However you have to remember you time is just as important as everyone else time! Even if you only get to sew 20 minutes a day you can accomplish so very much!
If you need anything we are here to help!!

Oh Robin you know you want to join 3-just thing of all those squishies calling your name...and there is only 1 thats right 1 spot left as of right now...

Hugs
April