Here's the block from Pokerdiva...now that's some star power!


I am mailing a grown up block to Quiltingnurse tomorrow....it's on my "peek" thread if you wanna check it out along with the few others I've made so far.

Hi Swappers..the following grown up blocks are going home tomorrow
abby's mom
babyfire04
cyndi h
jeyjami
janecat
kathy n
kris2011
marcialee
oatw13
ok darla
peggerss

Finished blocks going out tomorrow: Aully, fabric fancy, Alikat110. Pictures are posted. Also sending out the last of my F8 to Delta dawn girlscouts1 lv2sew2011 nancia. Ive sent out all the finished blocks that I received F8 for. Please let me know if you havent received the finished block, most were mailed 10/10, 12, 15 or 21.

ohh I peeked. :) I love it, can't wait to get it.

Pokerdiva -- your grownup block will leave Possum Trot tomorrow -- it's on the peek page if you wish to sneak a peek :)

I just got back from vacation and plan on getting caught on mail, etc. tomorrow so I'll post more after I've gone through everything.

Big Blocks heading home or already there...

PokerDiva....Done
Linda H, from NC...done
Missgigglewings...Done
Sarah Linderman...Done
Ms Susan G of CA...Done
Joan L from NH...Done
Quilting Nurse...Done
Mindy H...Done
Moonrise...Done
Janecat...Done
PaintmeJudy...Done
Garnet1265...Done
Ms. Marcia L S, of NH...Done
Kathy S, from GA Block Heading home
Kathy N, from MI Block Heading home
Jami P, from CA Block Heading home
Cyndi H, from CA Block Heading home

I haven't recieved anything from you as of today 10/24
marcialee

Nancia -- these are just HST arranged differently...it's amazing how many patterns you can come up with just a simple little starting point. I actually paper piece the HST so they are "squared" (check out block central for a template...let me know if you can't find it and I'll find the link again). If someone is disappointed by a "simple" block it's their ego problem...everyone starts somewhere (like me) and each block is made with care and attention. I will try "harder" ones sometimes when I want to but I'm sticking with just a few patterns this time around so I can get them done.

The only time I've been disappointed is when the block is actually only 12" instead of the 12.5 needed...it's hard to figure out how to make it bigger by just a small amount and not ruin the block scheme...but all the other blocks thrill me.

She posted this on my other thread but wanted others to provide their input on her concern :)

Received a great block from PokerDiva. Thank you. It is really nice.

I sent out grown-up blocks to:
QuiltingNurse
Roseysue
Wendsy
Paintmejudy
Sara Fitz
Abby's Mom
Fromzstore
Moonrise
Pokerdiva

Hope you like them.

Grown up block going home today also to fabric fancy. All my f8s are done. Still waiting for Aully, nancia, delta dawn. WOW only three left to go. Good job everyone.

While I was on vacation, I received F8's from Kris 2011, alikat110, fabric_fabric and joanelizbay.

That means I'm only missing F8's from three--Aully, deltadawn and nancia. No rush--just keeping track!!!!

I received lovely blocks from three people also.

This is all new to me as well. I have a friend that I sew with and she has done this lots, so when I am with her thats is when I try something challenging. Other than that when I make blocks on my own they tend to be simpler. I love all blocks simple or hard. I hope no one expects more than I do. I am being very careful about the measurement as I have recieved a couple that are only 12" and can see where that may be an issue.

F8's in the mail today from Aulley and Nancia.

On a side note I would like to say I would rather get a simpler block made well than a complicated block with its problems. This is not to say that I do not love every block that I receive. I just don't want anyone to feel they have to do a difficult block for me. I love them all.

I want you to make whatever blocks you're comfortable with. As long as you're happy with the block, then I'll be happy.

I do know that rulers differ slightly, so I always try to send a 12.5 or a bit larger (according to my ruler, and I use 2 different rulers to check)

I received 2 wonderful blocks today from:
Sarah Fitz
Moonwork42029

I recieved your f8 and my block which is beautiful will post later. Thanks so much.

I have mailed out all the grownup blocks for those of you that have sent me your F8. (Happy to be done for a while)

This is the best swap I've been involved in, everyone is participating and timely, it has been a pleasure!!!! Plus the blocks that are coming home are beautiful!!!!

thanks for the responses to my question! i would hate for anyone to be disappointed, or not like what they received bacause they felt i was just coasting. i'm sorry some have not rec'd my f8's yet. the last bunch should go in the mail tomorrow. this is a MUCH faster group than the laast boom i was in. hope i can keep up!! will do my best. i'm finishing up some earlier projects that are due this week, well, actually i'm down to the last one! then i will start on blocks. i'm loving the fabric!!

Nancia, I love any block that I receive! I can NOT do paper piecing for some reason, just cant get the hang of it but I LOVE the ones that are made using that. I also love the old time simple blocks because when you mix the colors you always come out with something new and beautiful! I admit that I find 3-4 blocks I love to make and tend to do them alot but I also like to try new blocks. This has been the most fun swap Ive done yet! Everyone is so fast and the fabric is so beautiful. Heck, Im waiting on more blocks from the last swap I was in than I am from this swap! Thank you to everyone!!

I tend to find a block that I love to make and I make a whole bunch of them! Then, if the fabric doesn't scream out for that block, I do a different one.

before I do any swap block I practice on my scraps, and I get two quilts out of it. :)

oops Double Posted

Abbys Mom sent 10/20
Alikat110 Sent 10/21
Aully sent 10/22
Babyfire04 sent 10/20
CyndiH sent 10/10
Deltadawn F8 sent 10/24
Fabric_fancy sent 10/22
Fromzstore sent 10/10
Garnett1265sent 10/19
Girlscouts1 F8 sent 10/24
Goldendog55 sent 10/18
Hayjami sent 10/12
Janecat sent 10/15
Jennifer22206 sent 10/21
KathyN sent 10/15
Kris2011 sent 10/10
LV2sew F8 sent 10/24
Marcialee sent 10/16
Missgigglewings sent 10/15
Moonrise sent 10/15
Moonwork sent 10/15
Mosher sent 10/20
Nanakathy sent 10/12
Nancia F8 sent 10/24
Oatw13 sent 10/21
Okdarla sent 10/21
Peggerss sent 10/15
Paintmejudy sent 10/15
PokerDiva sent 10/14
Quilting Nurse sent 10/10
Roseysue sent 10/12
SarahFitz sent 10/21
Shaysmema sent 10/13
Sustraley sent 10/21
Wendsy sent 10/16
Ive only heard from 2-3 people that they received the finished blocks I sent. I know some cant have received them yet but would the ones I mailed earlier let me know if you got them or not? They are all posted on my link. Thanks!!

Joan

Joan, I received your block on 10/17. I am pretty sure I posted a pic but if you say no I will post again.

Received this beauty from Sarah Fitz.

Received from Quilting Nurse

Here is my update as to what I have received, sent out, and haven't gotten yet.

Completed Blocks from:
Cyndi H
Jennifer22206
joanelizbay
Kathy N
LV2sew2011
moonrise
NanaKathy55
Peggerss
pokerdiva
Quilting Nurse
Sarah Fitz

Blocks have been sent out to:
Cyndi H fromzstore
janecat marcialee
moonrise pokerdiva
wendsy

Mailing out tomorrow to:
missgigglwings roseysue
Sarah Fitz shaysmema

And lastly, I have not received F8s from:
deltadawn and nancia

I will post updated pictures in a little bit.

Kristin
Garnet1265

Squishie Report

Received today:

Joanlizbay
Fabric fancy
Nancia

Here are the pictures of the blocks I have received so far made in my colonial yellow print. I love them all and once laid out they make the beginning of a beautiful quilt. Thank you all so very much!

I also sent out material in a fall fabric to 10 swappers and here are the 2 blocks I have received so far.

These are going into a lap quilt for my Mom and I love both of them! Thanks Ladies!!!

Joan -- I have not received the block from you... hopefully it will show up in the next day or so

Received a f8 from Aully today

recieved today thanks

I mailed your block out on the 19th so you should be getting it soon.

Getting caught up from the weekend. :)

Received F8's from:

nancia
aully
fabric_fancy
alikat10
joanelizbay

Awaiting F8's from:

deltadawn

Finished blocks received from:

Big Blocks heading home or already there...

PokerDiva....Done
Linda H, from NC...done
Missgigglewings...Done
Sarah Linderman...Done
Ms Susan G of CA...Done
Joan L from NH...Done
Quilting Nurse...Done
Mindy H...Done
Moonrise...Done
Janecat...Done
PaintmeJudy...Done
Garnet1265...Done
Ms. Marcia L S, of NH...Done
Kathy S, from GA Block Heading home~10-24-2011
Kathy N, from MI Block Heading home~10-24-2011
Jami P, from CA Block Heading home~10-24-2011
Cyndi H, from CA Block Heading home~10-24-2011
Peggy R, from WA Block Heading home~10-25-2011
Misty C, from CO Block Heading home~10-25-2011

Last 6 blocks can be seen if you want to take a peek from the link in my signature....

OMG!! I have had a "wonky " few days. Nothing I make, turns out right. I have re-done 3 blocks already. Time to take a break!! Good thing I have plenty of time to get blocks done. :thumbdown: How frustrating. Has this happened to you?

Absolutely! There is one block I am stuck on right now and have decided to set aside for a few days to rest. I even had a hard time figuring out which way to assemble it correctly. Once I finally did it was done within a short timeframe, but now one seam won't line up and not sure how to adjust it. And since we don't have more fabric to work with, I just can't give up and start fresh...

I chose to work on some simpler blocks for a few days and then try returning to the challenge tomorrow evening. We will see if I can figure it out.

Good luck with your challenge!

Kristin
Garnet1265

WOW>..another awesome group of work. Keep it up ladies!
Hugs
April

Incoming completed blocks to:
Kathy N
heyjami
Sarah Fitz
missgigglewings
roseysue
shaysmema

More to follow soon!

And a backup package of fabric to moonwork since the first has run away...

Kristin
Garnet1265