We had 24 participants in the first half of this swap, the blocks were absolutely beautiful, THANK YOU to all that participated. Round 2 sign-ups are open and let's have a great turnout. Minimum of 6 blocks for swap.

I would like to propose a benefit quilt block swap for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. My suggestion is for each of us to make a quilt to donate to their local Breast Cancer Society to be raffled off during the month of October with proceeds to benefit the breast cancer society in your area or donate your quilt for display in a Breast Cancer/Mammography Clinic or to donate to a person going through breast cancer treatments right now.

12 ½” UNFINISHED pink/white sampler blocks.

Please use 100% cotton and make sure your blocks measure 12 ½".

You make 6 blocks total, all alike and send them to me along with a self addressed, stamped envelope for return postage... what ever it cost to send it to me, it will cost to return your blocks to you...so be sure to put enough postage on your envelope.

Please mark EACH ONE of your blocks with a little slip of paper pinned to or a sticky label with your message board id, your real name. It is nice to know who made the blocks in your quilt.

If you want to make multiple sets, just make sure you have 6 blocks of each pattern. You will receive back as many as you send.

Your blocks must be to me on the following schedule:
Round 1 CLOSED
Round 2 set of 6 blocks by June 15, 2010

I will mail them back out by July 1, 2010 or as close to that as possible.

Doesn't March come before April?

Thank you!!! I just fixed it. See I do need more eyes, LOL.

Count me in.

I will sign up for this..I have some left over breast cancer fabric I can use.

i'm in.

this is a pic of the block i'll be making.

its a paper pieced pink ribbon and of course the ones for this swap will have a white background instead of brown and i'll finish it at the swap size of 12.5

Klue I love that block, thanks for joining.

great idea, especially since i have (3) people in my world all recently diagnosed and have been trying to figure out what to make...this will help.
i know i will do 1 set, maybe 2, i'll let you know about extra when the time comes :)
so...pm'ing the vitals to you next...

I should be able to do this too!! You were all so helpful when I made one last time!! Count me in!

This sounds like a wonderful idea! Count me in!

BJ The Oregon Sunshine Quilter

I'd love to participate. Thanks for heading this up, Sandi. :thumbup:

Just a note about the last Breast Cancer quilt auction in our area. The quilts that were most popular and brought in the most were not the ones containing the pinks that we ordinarily connect with this cause. They were ones with current popular colors. I guess that folks want them to match their decor. Also popular were smaller items ....... wallhangings, runners, table toppers. This certainly is a worthy cause. I do not think that there is anyone of us whose life has not been touched by this disease.

thats so interesting because i make about 10-15 breast cancer quilts a year for clients and they always pick out quilts that scream breast cancer.

the best i can do is steer them to fabric thats pink but isn't ribbons/etc.

Sandi, I'm happy to do whatever you want >> were you thinking strictly white or white-on-white and pink (all shades? or a particular "range" in particular? and tiny other colors or not? ). Thanks, this will help me to look for fabric.
:-)

I am thinking fabrics that remind you of breast cancer awareness colors, white on white is fine, pinks and other small print colors or even a pastel type range. I recently saw a couple of fabrics with inspirational sayings on them under a breast cancer fabric heading, one had birds on it that was cute and that had other colors in it. I am not sure I am helping with your question. I will trust your judgement, I'm sure whatever you make will be fabulous. Thank You!!!

Do you want the fabric prewashed?

I'd love to do this. My mom is a breast cancer Angel, so it touches a special place in my heart.

Now... do you mind (too much) if I keep the quilt for myself and give a nice donation to the local society instead? ;)

Whoah!! The first step to getting into Trouble is to trust MY judgement! :lol:
I will see what I can come up with. I'm thinking about using "Ann's New Years Eve Star" from the Delaware Quilts site.
Thanks!

That is fine with me. I too have family members with breast cancer one cousin battling it for the 2nd time. Yes prewashed fabrics please. Thank You!!!

Hi, Ladygen - Glad you are joining us, too.

I just got a fabric remnant box from fabric.com and lo and behold there was the perfect breast cancer fabric in the package. This package made my day today and has shown me that I am definitely doing the right swap. I hope to see more participants in our swap as it is for a very good cause. I am sure many of us women have been affected by breast cancer either in our families or with one of our friends, lets make some quilts to raise money for breast cancer research, we can help make a difference.

i'm sure more people will sign up. its still early and with the 2 date shipping it makes it very easy to work on between other projects.

i'm actually thinking about doing another set because of the 2 date shipments.

Thanks Klue!!!

Hi, Sandi - don't you love it when you get a sign?!? Good for you!! I am thinking of perhaps making two wallhangings to donate to our local Womens Health Center where they offer free mammograms for women who have no insurance or are underinsured >> as a THANK YOU gesture.

i'm thinking about doing a reverse applique scrappy heart block with pink for the heart and white for the background fabric.

that is just a brilliant idea!!

i've been searching around my area for the best home for this project and i think you just hit the nail on the head for me.

Thank you, Klue

OK, I'm in.
I made a log cabin for a co-worker when she was diganoised. Pink flannel backing!
Not sure what block I will do, I be thinking on it.

As long as the patten is the same, can we change the fabrics? I can then use the whites and pinks in my stash.
thanks

That's fine with me, THANK YOU for participating!

i found 2 places in my area that provide free mammograms for women in need.

thank you so much for the suggestion.

since i'll be making 2 sets they'll each get a wall hanging.

That is such a great idea. You guys rock!!!

I did a quilt for a breast cancer benefit auction with out car club last summer. I did it with fabric that was brown w/pink flowers. Also had greens, ivory, pinks, roses; total of 22 different fabrics. I was very happy with it and as a survivor, dedicated it to my mom, who lost her fight and to all those who are fighting. I'll try to get a picture posted. Good luck everyone. I wish I could do the swap but I don't trust myself to get the blocks done on time. Healthwise, I'm just not reliable.
Wendy

When I needed help you ladies all really pitched in! We had a draw for a Breast Cancer quilt this past October and we ended up raising over $5200!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How cool is that!

Actually this picture was taken before it was quilted but I did not get a picture of it quilted! Bummer!

I LOVE IT! Thanks for posting it Kendra!!! What an inspiration!

thanks for posting the pic - the quilt is beautiful.

congrats on raising so much money for charity.

I would love to sign up I have never sign up for a swap before
Tell me what I hve to do

This sounds like such a wonderfull idea and I am really going to try and do this it will be my first block swap and I think I can do it! I am soo excited for it to be for a good cause too!

So since this is my first swap, by sampler you mean all 12 blocks can be diffrent correct?

I'm in for two sets - one is an applique ribbon butterfly, one will be pieced (not sure what yet).

As I understand it, you make 12 blocks, all identical, and you receive back twelve blocks - all different. Tada, insta-sampler!