You can get a head start on autumn by joining the Fall Tablerunner Swap. We had fun with the summer swap that is just wrapping up and some of us want to do it again! Join us!

This swap is for a finished tablerunner -- top, batting, backing and binding. You may quilt it by simple stitch-in-the-ditch, echo quilting, hand quilting or decorative machine stitching. Do whatever your skill level allows.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

* SIGNUP ends Friday, July 2, after which you will be matched with a swap partner. You may start sewing at any time -- you do not have to wait to get your partner’s name. However, you must send me a PM in order to get on the sign-up list.

* MAILING DEADLINE is Aug. 31 to mail your tablerunner to your partner so it can be used during the fall months!

* SIZE: Minimum runner size is 12x36 inches. You may go larger. For this swap we’ll do actual runners rather than “table toppers” that are round or square.

MATERIALS: Use 100% cotton fabric. Be as creative as you want. Use any blocks, colors or fabrics that suggest fall to you. However, if you want to use a Halloween theme, please check with your partner first, as some people do not celebrate or decorate for that holiday. In that case, choosing a general autumn theme is more appropriate.

LABEL: A label for the back of the runner is OPTIONAL. Some people would prefer not to have a label in case they want to reverse the runner. If you make a label, you may want to just send it with the runner rather than attaching it…your choice.

COMMUNICATION: If something comes up and you are not able to meet the deadline for mailing, or if you need to drop out, please let me know as soon as possible. And keep in communication with your swap partner if you have questions for her. Please be sure to thank your partner.

Please PM me if you would like to join the fun! If you are willing to swap international, please indicate that in your PM.

Below is the link to this group's activity listing:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...jsp?gracnum=58

Teacup,

I just PM'd you!! :D I want to sign up for this table runner swap too!! :D The summer one was so much fun & I am looking forward to this fall swap.

Sew Excited,
Sulabug
:D :D :D

I PM'd you & I'm in! :)

Just PM'd you I'm in

Wow, you all are quick! The post has only been up about six hours and we've got 15 people swapping! This should be fun!

I was asked if you need to check with your partner regarding preferences on colors, etc. You certainly may check if you wish, but since this is a fall theme, you do not have to do so -- interpretation of the theme is up to you, so you can start sewing at any time. The exception would be if you would like to do a Halloween runner. Please make sure your partner would welcome that theme, since some people either do not celebrate or decorate for that holiday.

I just PM'd you. I'd like to take part. :)

Hi ladies. I am in for this one too!

Cheryl, I knew you would not be able to resist!

30 have signed up today! I'm so glad you all are joining in. You can check the group activity link to see who's with us so far.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...jsp?gracnum=58

Let me know if you have any questions.

I'm in! :D
Sending you a pm now.

PM'd ya!

I loved the summer table runner swap! Count me in for the fall one, please! Thanks for hosting this.

I sent PM to you.

Paula,
I just couldn't resist!! :D I see you couldn't resist either!! We will have so much fun with this one, too!!
:D :D :D :D

pm'd you!

Just sent pm -- count me in!

I want to sign up but don't know what a 'PM' is. I know, I know! How dumb is that! But I am new to this and I need help. LOL

I'm sending you a PM!

PM is private message.

Sending you a PM

wow- 54 on there already! This is going to be FUN!!

This is going to be so much fun!!!
I already have it planned out! I think!!!

I think I know what I'm going to make. :)
Can't wait to find out who my partner is.

Chose my pattern and fabric today. Hope whoever my partner is will like it

PM is private message. Click on her name and it will give you an option to send private message. Then under the "Quilting Board..." where all the topics and such are is one for Private Messages. When you get a PM it will be highlighted in yellow.

I PM'd you yesterday, I'm in.
Enjoyed doing the Summer Runner. Was just a little slow getting it done and sent off. I hope TamMoo likes it.
Life is not always kind. And all will be good, after this wedding that I am organizing and also in.

This sounds like fun. Sending you a PM.

I don't think teacup will pair us again Cheryl....especially since we were such "over achievers" in the last one ;-)

Ooohhhh :XD: I finished the top I designed for this today and I am not sure I want to give it away!

No, it would be a lot more fun to have different partner's!! :D I have my pattern picked out, too. Now all I have to do is pick out my fabric & get busy!! Are we excited, or what? :thumbup:
:D :D :D :D

Just a little :roll:

I am proud to say that the one just finished I designed and made completely from my scraps & stash!

You ladies are rubbing off on me is a very good way :thumbup:

I have my fabrics picked out, just need a pattern. Maybe we should combine the two and we'd be set!
:thumbup:

What a Great Idea!! :D How do you think we could work that out & have two when we got done? :D

I have enough fabric and was planning to make two anyway. :idea: Just depends on the pattern. :wink:

I hope no one is buying a special pattern for this unless they want to! You can just select a favorite block and, depending on the size, do three or four. Add sashing and borders if you wish to get to the minimum size, or don't sash if that works with your design. I made up the pattern for both the runners I made for the summer swap, one had pieced blocks and one I did machine applique based on a simple design I drew. Easy. And fun.

Well, we have 68 signed up for the fall swap. This should be interesting! Double the first one! The link to the list of participants is on page 1 of this thread if you want to check that your name is there. I think I've got everyone. I'll be in touch the first weekend in July with the partner list. Have a great week!

Teacup,

I just got my pattern free, off of a website with free pattern's!!
Those are my favorite type of pattern's. I can't believe we have had so many sign up. This is going to be so much fun. I am anxious to get started!!
:D :D :D :D

Cant resist...Im in too. Sounds like fun cant wait

let me make sure i understand this swap. with the theme being fall each of us makes a complete tablerunner and mail it to our partner? am i understanding this right?

I found my pattern today. It's actually a full size quilt pattern, I'm just using a few of the blocks, changing a few things and making a table runner. Pattern was also free.

Looks like I'm in as well :)

After reading all the posts y'alls excitement is contagious! Sign me up - I'm soon off to the sewing room to plan...

Hmmmm.... to run or not to run - that is the question! :) I'm going to run with this - he he he - couldn't resist the pun. Count me in Teacup. I will pm you