Boomerang Friendship Swap 6.0Mailing deadline to mail all blocks home to their owners is February 1, 2012
Hello and welcome to the Boomerang Friendship Swap. This swap is about a great opportunity to get a large number of blocks from all over the world made by our online quilting friends. This is open to swappers no matter where they live, so come on and join us international folks :) How it works: 1) You will select a fabric or selection of fabrics from your stash (or you can buy new-up to you) and cut them in to Fat Eighths (18 x 11). 2) You will send each member in the swap one F8 to work with. The person who receives the fabric will make you a block with your fabric in it. 3) You may advise the person of colors you would prefer they use or not use but please do not request specific blocks. This is meant to be a “friendship” swap where your friends pick, design and create a beautiful 12.5” unfinished block for you based on the fabric you send them. 4) In turn you will receive an F8 from each member in the swap and have to make them a block. Rules/Guidelines: (please make sure to also refer to the basic policies that apply to all swaps announced through the board: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm ) 1) Please make sure all fabric is prewashed prior to making the block and sending it home. 2) When sending your fabric please make sure it is in some kind of sealed item (Ziploc baggy, saran wrap) with a piece of paper or even a peel-off label with your name, address and quilt board name so that the items are protected and won’t get mixed up. Please do this when returning blocks as well. (This way if for some unhuman reason the PO mangles a package the plastic has a chance at saving the work and with an address visible it just might make it home) 3) Please mail your F8 within three weeks of receiving the address list. This helps ensure we all have ample time to work on everyone's blocks. 4) Please handle all fabric received with the utmost care and place it somewhere where it won’t be lost or forgotten about. 5) In order to help keep track of the blocks sent and received I will be emailing out a chart to all members who participate so that you may fill it in as we go. 6) All blocks should be 12.5” unfinished. They can be regular pieced, paper-pieced, appliquéd-whatever the quilter decides to do. It is up to each individual. Again the feeling is to get a true friendship quilt out of this. Please remember to measure two, three times and cut once and do your very best to make sure the finished block you are sending home is 12.5" 7). Please remember to trim your threads, cut your dog ears...in essence remove any excess work from the back of your block that the receiver should not have to worry about. We do not want to have any extra bulk in these blocks that are not needed (harder to quilt them :-) ) 8) You may sign the back of the block if you wish to or perhaps pin a small muslin square with your name, where you live and what the name of the block is. 9) Please measure your block before mailing it. We all started somewhere but it is nice to be able to get all the blocks back measuring the same size so the quilt can go together nicely. 10) Please make a block that you yourself would be happy and proud to call your own. 11) This is a one block per swapper swap. You will have to make 35 blocks per large group (36 swappers in each group) or 15 blocks per small group (16 swappers in each group) (If you wish to do two groups please be aware this means you will have to mail 70 F8s and make 70 blocks or any combination of the possible group size). Please be aware of this before you commit yourself if you do not think you would be comfortable making 35 blocks in 4 months. (70 for 2 groups) 12) Please be courteous to our swappers and post when you receive either someone's fabric or a completed block. This helps us to know the postal gremlins are not at work lol If for some reason you cannot get on the board to post please let me know and I will let the members know. We appreciate interaction with all of our swappers. 13) Have FUN!!! This swap will let you explore your creativity as you do not have to make the same block for everyone. You can try that block you always wanted to. Try new fabrics, new colors...step outside of your comfort zone in to a different box PLEASE DO NOT SEND FABRICS/BLOCKS WITH PERFUME OR OVERWHELMING FRAGRANCES ON THEM DUE TO ALLERGIES. THERE MAY BE MEMBERS OR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE SEVERE ALLERGIES TO CERTAIN THINGS SO PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST TO NOT SEND ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE AN ATTACK Also please remember when posting on the board to use members board names or just first names and not their full names. This is a courtesy to our members as the information here can be seen publicly and we do not want anyone to have that private info. Please, NO public complaints or criticisms of other swappers, items received, or other type for any reason. ALL complaints must be addressed by Private Message (pm) to me. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE!!!!! Just one more friendly reminder-please make sure your packages have proper postage on them-if you are unsure either take them to the PO or throw another stamp on. We do not want anyone to have to incur any extra expense during this fun time. Also be aware postage could run high on this swap so if you think that may be an issue you may not like this swap. I think you will find yourself enjoying the blocks because you can work at your pace as they come in as long as they are all out by the established deadline once the swap is closed. As always please feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns-I am always happy to help. If you check these five threads you will see some of the awesome work that has been done in the past: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-32780-1.htm http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-41063-1.htm http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-57109-1.htm http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-88100-1.htm http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-88099-1.htm Hugs April Members in this group: Abby's Mom alikat110 Aully babyfireo4 Cyndi H deltadawn fabric_fancy fromzstore Garnet1265 girlscouts1 goldendog55 heyjami janecat Jennifer22206 joanelizbay Kathy N Kris 2011 LV2sew2011 marcialee missgigglewings moonrise moonwork42029 mosher92 NanaKathy55 nancia Oatw13 Ok Darla Peggerss paintmejudy PokerDiva quilting nurse Roseysue Sarah Fitz shaysmema sustraley Wendsy |
Hi winter group!!
All Fat Eighths are in the mail tomorrow! My mail already came today. I can't wait to make you all a block!! I'm so excited. |
Hi winter group! My fat eights are ready to be mailed--just need to address tonight and they will go in the mail tomorrow. I love that this group has ladies from other countries participating. I'm really looking forward to making each of you a block. Have a great day everyone!
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Hi Everyone,
Please check your emails-I had to send a correction on an addy I mis-typed. Hugs April |
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HI Everyone,
I am looking forward to our journey ahead. I am so excited! I will get my fabric cut this weekend. I will post a pic of the panel I am using for the middle. Please only use colours that are in it and NO flowers. I will be sending 2 10" squares to each of you. Winter Panel [ATTACH=CONFIG]264116[/ATTACH] |
In the mail today will be squishies for:
Peggerss paintmejudy quilting nurse Sarah Fitz shaysmema sustraley Wendsy That's all I could get done today before my little elf helper left to mail them. |
Hi, Very excited to be in this group.... Where do I find the addresses? I didnt get an email, and dont see a link.... am I missing something? Thanks
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You should have gotten an email. You might want to PM April.
Originally Posted by girlscouts1
Hi, Very excited to be in this group.... Where do I find the addresses? I didnt get an email, and dont see a link.... am I missing something? Thanks
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Make sure you check your email spam folder for the Winter group- the email will come from quiltingangel -- that is April's address.
Originally Posted by girlscouts1
Hi, Very excited to be in this group.... Where do I find the addresses? I didnt get an email, and dont see a link.... am I missing something? Thanks
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This group is all getting a White Kona solid. I'm making a rainbow quilt - all instructions are in the letter.
Aully - love the panel, its so pretty. Blue is my favorite color, Ive got tons to match it. And I've got a ton of white/white on white too. All of mine are in the mail tomorrow. Writing out envelopes now |
Mine will go into the mail tomorrow. Can't wait to start getting squishies in the mail.
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If anyone needs the pdf the addresses formatted for labels, I have it and will be happy to email it to you. Send me a PM with your email and I'll send it to you (you must be in this group already).
Take care! Jami |
You guys are on the ball! I have several F8s already cut and those will hit the mail tomorrow. Cutting the rest tonight and early tomorrow so I can get as many out as soon as possible. Excited about getting started and seeing what I get back! Happy Stitching!
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And just as a "way in advance FYI" my 29th birthday is Feb 1st! :)
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I'm so excited! Can't mail anything until after the PDF is sent out, I don't have excel on here. Looking forward to making everyone a block and seeing what you make out of the blocks :) Is anyone else looking forward to the challenge of making these blocks to "fit" the fabrics and colors the sender chooses?
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I can make a PDF if anyone needs. Just PM me your email address with group Winter :)
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Jennifer, being 29 ought to be against the law. I am twice your age. Have a happy birthday anyway. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
And just as a "way in advance FYI" my 29th birthday is Feb 1st! :)
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No, Florence, we aren't twice her age, we've both just celebrated that same 29th b-day more than 30 times!Or should I say the 30-some anniversary of the 29th B-Day. Or like someone told me when I asked how old he was, he said sixty-twelve!
Originally Posted by PokerDiva
Jennifer, being 29 ought to be against the law. I am twice your age. Have a happy birthday anyway. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
And just as a "way in advance FYI" my 29th birthday is Feb 1st! :)
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Originally Posted by paintmejudy
No,l Florence, we aren't twice her age, we've just celebrated the same 29th b-day more than 30 times!
Originally Posted by PokerDiva
Jennifer, being 29 ought to be against the law. I am twice your age. Have a happy birthday anyway. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
And just as a "way in advance FYI" my 29th birthday is Feb 1st! :)
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You kids crack me up, too, Jennifer! Good to have you in a group again, going to be fun.
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Judy, Good answer.
Originally Posted by paintmejudy
No, Florence, we aren't twice her age, we've both just celebrated that same 29th b-day more than 30 times!Or should I say the 30-some anniversary of the 29th B-Day. Or like someone told me when I asked how old he was, he said sixty-twelve!
Originally Posted by PokerDiva
Jennifer, being 29 ought to be against the law. I am twice your age. Have a happy birthday anyway. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
And just as a "way in advance FYI" my 29th birthday is Feb 1st! :)
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Jennifer. Thanks for the PDF :)
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This may be an odd question but I don't want to be the "line holder" at the post office. How do you write out the addy for our 2 canadian and 1 England UK swappers? Addy itself I assume is just like ours but do we put Canada or England somewhere on it?
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It's the same as the US addresses.
Jane Doe 123 Anystreet Town City Post Code CANADA / ENGLAND |
Thanks :) just checking since I'm still new to overseas shipping.
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no worries. I send overseas all the time. DH is from England and most of my family lives in Italy
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HEYJAMI - you are a peach! Thank you so much for sending the label file to April -- saved us all hours and hours of work! It printed out fine. More time to sew, now! Thanks for forwarding the file, April.
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FYI mailing to our out-of-country swappers-- I mailed to my Canadian and England F8s today - a 1 oz to Canada is 78 cents, a 1 oz to England is 99 cents. Forgot to ask what the 2 oz rate is - a block usually weighs more than 1 oz and I usually send blocks in a 6 x 9 Kraft envelope.
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As you've seen, we have two "moons" on here...funnier yet, we're both Lisa too.
moonrise & moonwork42029 Unless the fabric fairy comes tonight, I won't have mine sent out until after next week. We're leaving for vacation tomorrow night as soon as I walk in from work (mmm and after I go potty). We're heading to Pigeon Forge, Tn. My b/d is 10/3, our anniversary is 10/4 and his b/d is 10/5 soooooo we annually take this week off. We should have the laptop with us so I can see what is up. I had fun the last boom and you can check out some of my blocks from it on my link below my name. Looking forward to this swap and learning more new squares. Y'all are my little experiments now. |
Look at this group go!
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I lived in Parker (out Hilltop Road) and graduated from Elizabeth...now that is too funny! Of course it was in the late 70's but what a small world it is. |
Thank you for helping out the newcomers everyone-sure do appreciate it :)
Hugs APril |
Hi everyone , looking forward to having fun with this boom - will be mailing the f8ths tomorrow to most of you . 2 will folow next week with the spring group , as I have them in both.
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Happy to help!
Originally Posted by paintmejudy
HEYJAMI - you are a peach! Thank you so much for sending the label file to April -- saved us all hours and hours of work! It printed out fine. More time to sew, now! Thanks for forwarding the file, April.
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So excited to be in this group. Glad there are some of the same "friends" from my last Boomerang swap and some new ones. To the newbies---you will LOVE doing this swap. This is my second one. Looks like there are a lot of organized people in this group. Thanks to Jami for the address file. Thanks to April for getting this all organized. Thanks to PokerDiva for including me in your first mail out. Can't wait.
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All my "Winter" F8's will be going out in the morning except for the ones going out of the country. I'll try to get those out Saturday morning (DH should be off work and hopefully can go to the post office for me). :)
My fabrics for this group are shown in the picture below. Some of you will get the blue colorway; others will get the purple. Have fun! :mrgreen: |
Two "Moon-Lisa's". Cool! 8-)
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Very pretty Moonrise!!! :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by PokerDiva
Very pretty Moonrise!!! :thumbup:
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I would have to say I would keep it too lol
Hugs April |
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