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BRIGHT Side of Life...6-1/2" square fabric swap -- CLOSED
June’s swap theme is “BRIGHT Side of Life”!!! 6-1/2” squares, up to 6 sets. We will be doing a noodle twist this month…see information below!!!
Registration is open to the first 104 Sets or until June 12th, whichever comes first. I would like to have these in hand no later than 06/20/2012. If you sign up, please follow through with commitment and deadline. If you sign-up and need to drop out let me know ASAP!!! Due to the private message constraints, I will be doing correspondence by e-mail. I have set-up a swap only e-mail address (approved by PatriceJ) at [email protected] (*Please use for swap ONLY correspondence) *~* Please E-mail me all the info below to [email protected]: *~* Board name: How many sets you're doing: Date when you plan ship your package by: E-mail address: Your real name: Your mailing address: *After I have received all of the info I will add you to the list of swappers and E-MAIL you a message with shipping instructions and a checklist. This swap was approved by PatriceJ. The link for general swap rules. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * Each swapper will submit 12 – 6-1/2” squares of any 1 UN-WASHED 100% cotton fabric that encompass summer bright colors. Think bright orange, hot pink, etc. Have fun with brights you will need sunglasses to see!!! *(If you have any questions please ask.) Squares should be carefully rotary cut from UN-WASHED 100% cotton fabric. If needed, please take the time to fussy cut. Fabric contains two selvaged ends. Make sure you completely CUT OFF BOTH!!! Select fabrics that will hold up to a lot of love, wear, and tear as well as multiple washings. Fabrics that fray easily or are fairly easy to see through are not good fabrics for this swap. Please be advised that fabrics that are NOT appropriate related fabrics, squares that are not square, off grain, those that are not the right minimum size, those with the selvage edge still attached, or those that are deemed unusable by me will be returned unswapped.. Please keep in mind I have the right to return all or part if your set is deemed unacceptable…so please take the extra moment to look over your 12 squares carefully before sending to me. I will accept squares 6-1/2” – 7” as most of us will use them as is. Anything less than MY 6-1/2” 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 need be... please nothing over 7”. Approximately 1/2 of a yard will yield 12 count – 6-1/2” squares nicely. If you are fussy cutting, please buy extra. * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * Here’s how it works: In your package to me you will enclose: ** 1 QUART SIZED (Hefty/Ziploc) SLIDER bag with 12 count – 6-1/2” (up to 7”) squares of ONE fabric for each set. (Please note that the gallon sized baggies are getting harder to stuff into the flat rate envelope) ~Fabric must be UN-washed, ironed and in quart sized 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) more than 6 sets will fit in the legal sized or padded flat rate envelopes. ** Write your screen name ON your baggies along with SET amounts AND TWIST AMOUNTS. For example, if I wanted to do 4 sets and 2 twists, I would write YosamitesaX4 + 2 TWISTS on the bag in a Sharpie or pen that will not rub off or on a label attached to the baggie. ~~MUST HAVE NAME ON BAGGIE!!! If there is no name, you may get your own fabric back or you may get someone elses... ** ALSO INCLUDE YOUR REAL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS ON EACH BAGGIE***NEW REQUIREMENT!!! Should your envelope be swallowed by the USPS machines, they can get the fabric back to you. ** Please staple (or tape) a piece of your fabric on the outside of the baggie. A piece of your fabric is required stapled on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes. (See picture) Also in your package INCLUDE a sandwich baggie or envelope with the following: **Sample pieces of each of your fabric(s) stapled to 1 small piece of cardboard/cardstock/paper/etc. ~The fabric must be big enough for me to determine which fabrics you sent in; approximately 2”x2” from your left over fabric is perfect. ~Also include on the paper your board name, your name and your mailing address (an address label works great). (See picture) ~My goal with this is so that I will NOT give you any of your fabric back. This helps me keep up with what everyone sent in as a quick reference, since I will have (hopefully) over 150 sets and a toddler who gets into EVERYTHING! **A self-adhesive return address label **Return priority postage of $6.00 – DO NOT SEND YOUR OWN ENVELOPES. Every package will contain delivery confirmation back home to you. This way I can track to make sure all are delivered. Please remember that if you do not send enough return postage I will not be able to return your swapped squares until you send me the difference. IF YOU DO NOT SEND AT LEAST $6.00, I will return your squares unswapped once postage is received. After 30 days, I will donate the unclaimed squares to charity. Due to quick turn-around I WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS!!! Postage stamps, Post Office money orders, or concealed cash at your own risk will be accepted as forms for shipping costs (NOT metered postage as some of these expire before I can get the packages back to you). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now for the TWIST!!! The twist theme will be blacks &…any - black & white or black & brights…NO homespun or broadcloth!!! ~ ONE 2-1/2” x WOF from FIVE different blacks &… fabrics. ~ 2-1/2” strips must be from 100% unwashed cotton fabrics ~ Please cut carefully - NO ‘V cuts at the folds … *** Place all five 2-1/2” x WOF in a SANDWICH size baggie- FLAT and staggered so I can count them. *** Label EACH SANDWICH baggie with your board name and twist amount. i.e. Yosamitesa x2 Twists *** Max SIX (6) twists per member *** This TWIST is optional - Not mandatory to participate in the twist to join this swap, however you must be in the swap to participate in the twists.*** * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * I would like to have these in hand no later than 06/20/2012. A post mark no later than 06/13/2012 should give the USPS ample time to deliver without a grace period. After 06/14/2012 PRIORITY shipping is recommended. After 06/17/2012, OVERNITE shipping or FedEx, etc. is required.... International members need to send them to me sooner- PM for details. Please remember that any packages received after 06/20/2012 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 06/21 –06/28 and hope to mail out squares on 06/29/2012 –No later that 07/02/2012 Any questions please pm me. I'll be happy to assist any way I can. Happy quilting everyone!!!! |
List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists ---------------------------------- Total of 42 sets!!! :) (62 more until full) |
List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists sustraley - 6 sets serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists ---------------------------------- Total of 60 sets!!! :) (44 more until full) We have some alumni and some new folks!!! Gonna be a FUN swap!!! I pulled mine out of my stash this morning and hubby said he needed sunglasses!!! WOO HOO!!! Let the BRIGHTS start coming!!! :) |
List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists sustraley - 6 sets serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 66 sets!!! :) (38 more until full) Starting to fill up. :) |
Yeah! More twisters!!!!
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[QUOTE=Yosamitesa;5267391]List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists sustraley - 6 sets serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, ? twists ---------------------------------- Total of 72 sets!!! :) (32 more until full) Starting to fill up. :) -- Yep!!! Lots more twisters this time!!! |
Hey I would like to know what everyone does with the 6 1/2 inch blocks :) I am starting to get tons of them and need to start using them. I need ideas :) please!!!
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Originally Posted by DoriDeS
(Post 5271749)
Hey I would like to know what everyone does with the 6 1/2 inch blocks :) I am starting to get tons of them and need to start using them. I need ideas :) please!!!
Newborns in Need quilts Tablerunner Mini quilt Twister quilt Doll quilts Attic Window quilts (the window squares) Pinwheels :D Do any of those help? 4 patches to make a 12" square, coupled with other 12"squares to make a quilt Used pieces in my Boomerang swap I-Spy quilts cut them into strips for a piano key style border, cut to 5" and use as charms Some of the embroidered ones have been framed Mug rugs Coasters Placemats Hotpads I have WAY too many ideas in my head today...think I had better go grab lunch. :) |
Originally Posted by DoriDeS
(Post 5271749)
Hey I would like to know what everyone does with the 6 1/2 inch blocks :) I am starting to get tons of them and need to start using them. I need ideas :) please!!!
I'm hoarding mine !!!!:o |
Originally Posted by Yosamitesa
(Post 5271785)
Baby quilts
Newborns in Need quilts Tablerunner Mini quilt Twister quilt Doll quilts Attic Window quilts (the window squares) Pinwheels :D Do any of those help? 4 patches to make a 12" square, coupled with other 12"squares to make a quilt Used pieces in my Boomerang swap I-Spy quilts cut them into strips for a piano key style border, cut to 5" and use as charms Some of the embroidered ones have been framed Mug rugs Coasters Placemats Hotpads I have WAY too many ideas in my head today...think I had better go grab lunch. :) |
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
(Post 5271804)
I'm hoarding mine !!!!:o
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Originally Posted by Yosamitesa
(Post 5271785)
Baby quilts
Newborns in Need quilts Tablerunner Mini quilt Twister quilt Doll quilts Attic Window quilts (the window squares) Pinwheels :D Do any of those help? 4 patches to make a 12" square, coupled with other 12"squares to make a quilt Used pieces in my Boomerang swap I-Spy quilts cut them into strips for a piano key style border, cut to 5" and use as charms Some of the embroidered ones have been framed Mug rugs Coasters Placemats Hotpads I have WAY too many ideas in my head today...think I had better go grab lunch. :) I'm going to be good and skip the next swap here and luv's.....but you can't get completely rid of me... I'll be checking in to be sure sapdoggie behaves and minds her p's and q's. (Oh gosh, I can hardly wait to read what she does with the phrase "P's and Q's".) |
Tee hee...she is saving her "Pennies" and "Quarters" I'm sure. :D
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She's sleeping on her "Pillows and Quilts". And Dori...I dont use my squares. I admit to hording them like luv... My girls however have made super cute I spy Quilts...
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Upcoming Swaps!!!
July will be I-Spy Cartoony Fun -- think kid-friendly, whimsical, cartoons, dancing dinos, sunglass wearing monkeys, cats wearing hats, etc. The twist will be red, white, &/or blue noodles (2-1/2" strips). August will be Animal Ark -- think creatively and outside the box too...animals, animal tracks, animal prints, etc. The twist will be yellow &/or orange noodles (2-1/2" strips) Hope that helps with ideas to look for this summer!!! |
List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists sustraley - 6 sets serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 78 sets!!! :) (26 more until full) Starting to fill up. :) -- Yep!!! Lots more twisters this time!!! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up!!! :) |
We are closed at 78 sets!!! Time to start getting those babies in!!! :)
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REMINDER!!! I would like to have these in hand no later than Wednesday, 06/20/2012, 1 week from today!!! Please start getting them in!!! :)
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Here you go - What I have done with my squares :D :o ;) :D
My grandson loves to open the squishies. He is really quite good at coordinating designs and sizes ! |
Just minding my "P's" and "Q's"- pennies and quarters, pickles and quail, and precious grandkids wrapped in their quilts :D
Been busy corralling the mob- four - all under five years old. :thumbup: Be back soon to keep you all in line :D :) :D |
WOO HOO!!! There is someone out there!!!
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I am ALWAYS OUT THERE :D :p :D so BEWARE :shock: :cool: :shock:
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Honey, it has been SO quite on both mine and luv's threads. :(
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I noticed. Guess we are all busy with summer things- vacations, graduations, gardens and such.
Of course it may be because EVERY ONE IS AFRAID OF ME :p:p:p |
Ok mailed my stuff today :o) happy dance!!! can't wait til I get sumptin back lolol
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List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists -- in mail sustraley - 6 sets -- in mail serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists -- in mail Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists -- in mail hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets lauriejo - 4 sets tumrub - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 88 sets!!! :) |
Look, look, there I am! I made the list, yippee! Now to start cutting.
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List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists -- in mail sustraley - 6 sets -- received serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists -- received Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists -- in mail hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets lauriejo - 4 sets tumrub - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 88 sets!!! :) |
I'm working on being in the "received" list!!!
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Originally Posted by SheriR
(Post 5290521)
I'm working on being in the "received" list!!!
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Squishy is on it's way!!! Now I have to wait patiently, not my strongest trait. :)
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List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received sustraley - 6 sets -- received serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists -- received Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets -- received lauriejo - 4 sets tumrub - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 88 sets!!! :) |
Hopefully the rest of the packages are in the mail. I need these by Wednesday!!!
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Hopefully you should have mine today or tomorrow. According to the PO it arrived in your post office early this morning.
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Yea!!! :)
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List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received sustraley - 6 sets -- received serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists -- received Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets -- received lauriejo - 4 sets -- received tumrub - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 88 sets!!! :) |
You should get them any day. I promise!!
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List of Swappers!!!
Hostess (me) - 6 sets, 4 twists -- received luvTooQuilt - 6 sets -- received sapdoggie - 6 sets -- received SheriR - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received mrs.sherbert - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received LillyG - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received DoriDes - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received sustraley - 6 sets -- received serenitybygrace - 6 sets, 3 twists -- received Areinn - 6 sets, 6 twists girlscounts1 - 6 sets girlsfour - 6 sets, 6 twists -- received hensandhollyhocks - 6 sets -- received lauriejo - 4 sets -- received tumrub - 6 sets ---------------------------------- Total of 88 sets!!! :) |
Upcoming Swaps!!!
July will be I-Spy Cartoony Fun -- think kid-friendly, whimsical, cartoons, dancing dinos, sunglass wearing monkeys, cats wearing hats, etc. The twist will be red, white, &/or blue noodles (2-1/2" strips). August will be Animal Ark -- think creatively and outside the box too...animals, animal tracks, animal prints, etc. The twist will be yellow &/or orange noodles (2-1/2" strips) Hope that helps with ideas to look for this summer!!! |
No more packages have come in...starting to get a little nervous...
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