Feb 2013 - Musical Mayhem 10.5 layer cake swap
 

LuvTooQuilt is hosting another swap!! …….10 1/2" layer cake Swap..

February is MUSICAL MAYHEM … With a charming twist……

Swap open for registration until 20th of Feb or until 130 sets filled, whichever comes first.....

Each swapper will submit 12 squares of any 1 (one) UN-washed 100% cotton ANY colored quality quilting fabric that you deem 'MUSICAL" (no flannel, no homespun, no eyelets, and no broadcloth ) OPen to your vey own interpretation.. SO think outside the box even!!!!. Please be curteous, and keep in mind, send what you would like to receive in return ~~<<~@

Squares should be carefully rotary cut from UN-washed 100% cotton fabric. Keep in mind that your squares could end up in a child's quilt. Select fabrics that will hold up to a lot of love, wear, tears, draggin', cuddlin', washing, and trips through the dryer. Fabrics that fray easily, or are fairly easy to see through are not good candidates for this swap.

Please be advised that fabrics that are not square, squares too wonky or too off grain, squares that are shedding, squares that contain selvages, or those that are not 10.5 or larger, will be returned unswapped. Anything less than MY 10.5 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 needed be. Will accept any squares larger than 10.5 inches... please nothing over 11 inches as they become hard to put in baggies.. (If you would like /require assistance in cutting please contact me.- Ill need these fabrics sooner.. )

Here’s how it works: - In your packet to me you will enclose:

• ~ 1 gallon size Hefty (or the like) non pleaded SLIDER bag with 12 ct – 10 1/2 (up to 11) inch squares of ONE fabric for each set
• ~ Fabric must be UN -washed, ironed and in gallon bags for safe passage thru USPS.
• ~ Selvages MUST be removed entirely from both selvage ends- Including selvage holes.
• ~ Please remember that each set MUST be cut from a different unwashed fabric
• ~ 5-6 sets fit in ONE priority flat rate envelope
• ~ It is aprox 1 yard per 12ct – 10.5 (up to 11I) inch squares - IF your fabric is 44 wide.
• ~ There is a SIX set limit in this swap plus 8 TWIST(s) MAX

~ INCLUDE your screen name ON your baggies along with SET amounts. *Example- I would like to do 4 (four) sets and a twist - ((4 sets mean that you would send 12 ct – 10.5 (up to 11 inch squares from FOUR different fabrics for a total of 48 squares, each set in separate gallon size bag(s)) so, written legibly with a sharpie marker or pen, on EACH of my bags will have:

luvTooQuilt X4 (plus 1 twists)

~ You may also include but not mandatory, your real name, mailing address, should your envelope be swallowed by the USPS machines for identification purposes- an adhesive return label perhaps.?. )
~ Please staple a piece of your fabric on the outside of the baggie...A selvage piece with manufacture name of your fabric is required stapled on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes.
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Also in your package INCLUDE a Sample pieces of each of your fabric – ( 2x3 tiny strips pieces from your leftover fabric is the prefect size..) Some of you stapled the pieces to a small piece of cardboard/cardstock/paper with an addt’l addy label & board name- (see pic) It is my goal NOT to give you back your fabric square…And this aids me keeping track who sent in what since there are over 100 sets
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Also in your package INCLUDE in a sandwich baggie: a self-adhesive return address label, and return priority postage AND mandatory delivery confirmation. ($6.05 in Postage stamps, Concealed cash, or Postal Money orders ONLY)... Please remember that if you do not send enough return postage I will hold them until you send the difference. After 30 days, I will donate the unclaimed squares to charity of my choice.

~ DO NOT HIDE POSTAGE IN THE TWIST BAGGIE... I do not look in the baggies, however you may conceal it in any of your MAIN swap baggies..

~DO NOT mail return SAS envelopes!!!!! Postage ONLY please!!! I will not accept stamped envelopes.

***Due to quick turn-around and distance of my bank I WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS***

Postage stamps, USPS money orders (or concealed cash at your own risk) will be accepted as forms for postage/shipping costs..

I would like to have these in hand no later than the LAST BUSINESS DAY in FEB (2/28).
So with a post mark no later than 2/22 that should give the USPS ample time to deliver via parcel post with a few days grace period. After 2/22 PRIORITY is recommended. After 2/25, Mandatory OVERNITE shipping is required.... International members need to send them to me sooner- PM for details

Please remember that any packages received after 2/28 will be automatically returned unswapped. Any member not fulfilling commitment will not be accepted in future swaps and negative feedback will be posted to members account per Moderators requirements.

I will then sort 3/1-3/10 and hope to mail out squares No later than 3/11

Reminders and swap rules can be found here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm


AND THE TWIST…………..Charms !!!!!

FEB's theme is: SPOTS AND DOTS
Any color and/or colors, must contain spots or dots to be acceptable


Here’s how it works:
~Cut ONE 5x5 from 10 different 100% quality Cotton fabrics –no flannel, homespun, eyelet, see thru fabrics- When in doubt, leave it out!.
~Place the 10 different fabric sqs in a ziplock SANDWICH baggie for safe transport thru the USPS. (Ten DIFFERENT 5x5 sqs = ONE Twist ……………(MAX 8 Twists) )
~Label the baggie with your Board Name and the total count of TWISTS you are participating in..

LuvTooQuilt x 8 Twists


*** This TWIST is optional - Not mandatory to participate in the twist to join this swap ***

@@@ Please EMAIL me ALL the info below to : [email protected] @@

Board name,
How many sets you're doing
Your real name
Your mailing address

~ Email in subject line your board name, set amounts, & Twist #- See below for examples of subject lines with and without the Twist...

luvTooQuiltx6
luvTooQuiltx6 plus 1 twist

**** EMAIL ADDRESS IS STRICTLY SWAP CREATED IN LEU OF PMS- DUE TO LIMITED PMS ALLOWED PER QB RULES AND REGULATIONS****

@@ After all info has been sent to and rec’d – [email protected] - I will forward email that you have been approved. I will then add you to the list of swappers...Confirmation will be posted on the thread as they come in at end of each day..@@@

Any questions please pm me... I'll be happy to assist...
…Happy quilting everyone!!!!

ME ME ME!!! Let me see how many I have...

Man - you must be sewing up a storm and finishing everything if you are ready for a new swap :D :p :D

I thought I was doing good to get three sets of curtains and a quilt done in January.

Have my first February project blocks done ready to assemble and quilt. !!!

@Rebel Sapdoggie- Ive been clearing the clutter in my quilt room. I found a huge stack of 4 patch five inch sqs my quilt group and I had sewn for the newborns in need charity months ago.. WHOOPS, totally forgot about them.. ...So for the last week Ive been piecing them and quilting them.. Three done so far and another three tops waiting to be sandwiched and quilted...
I finished my 'lil bit fishy' quilt top finally....
PLUS IM swapping January's swap..
I have yet to cut Mitesas sqs for her swap. After I get my swap done ill work on hers...

I like being busy.. I like the distraction....

Plus I wanna give everyone the heads up to give them time for the new swap..

Way to go LUV !!! Proud of you !!!!

Hanging in there and getting her done !!! :thumbup:

Can you feel the love and cheering going on from here ? :)

Now I had best get off here and get some more sewing done :D

Will look see what I have, supposed to go to the big city tomorrow but 7-14" of snow and winds to 60 mph, think I'll bag it this time and stay home. Will email you once I check.

this theme is MUSICAL MAYHEM...

It can be anything YOU deem to be musical in nature...

Instruments..
Musical Notes..
Crickets chirpin
Dogs howling
Birds singing...

this is an ANYTHING musical goes- so think outside the box..

Feel free top post pic and HOW its related to 'musical Mayhem' if you'd like...

FYI-

WE NEED AT LEAST 11 members doing 6 sets to make this swap a GO....

Currently we only have THREE so please hold off on cutting sqs just yet...

Anyone wanna play with us??

IM sad.. this swap may have to be cancelled if we dont have any swappers.. BOO HOO..

Sorry you are sad :( Just not enough salary left over after bills for me to participate:thumbdown:

Perhaps in another few months, I can get more $$$ together.

Come on all of you creative MUSIC MAKERS you can do it !!!!!

luv makes it so much fun !!!!!! Join now to get the best from the best :) :thumbup: :)

Ha thanks for tootin' your horn for me Rebel.. You're Awesome!..

Thanks Luv - you are the mostest Awesome !!!!!

Nothing I like better than Tootin' my horn for a great friend ( except maybe eating a hot fudge sundae with a frend.) :D

No no!!! I have cute musical stuff to share! :D

hi ladies well i thought i would , but got to many blocks of the same fabirc, i like the idea but i love music and such, and maby i can catch u on hte flip side, i hope u get enough to make this swap a go, if there was a bit mroe time, i might could but will def look at the pics of your great blocks ,

AHHHH!!!! luv!!! An idea!!! When the swap "closes" let us know how many swappers you have and we can send you that many per set!!! OR...double that number so we each get 2 of all of them...Whatcha think???

IM game if you all are...

I'm was thinking about sitting out on this, but I want to sign up for 3 sets and no twists.

Okay just sent my email for 3 sets and a twist. I'm ready to play

I am in, I have to go check my stash to see how far outside the box I can get to let you know how many sets!

ok the swapper list is small.... but we can cut the count of sqs down or we each get two depending on how many sets are sent in


Me
Mitesa - ? sets - ? spots&Dots
SheriR - 6 sets - 8 Spots&Dots
DoriDes - ? - ? spots&Dots
Lauriejo - 3 sets - 1 spots&dots



still pending emails for signups if you'd like to join us: Jannie & marytoddliz

Mitesa & DoriDes need set counts please..



DO NOT MAIL until we have a final count please..

Guess everybody is on a fabric moratorium this year. Well I could make just about anything musical if I really stretch it lol. Lots of nature sounds are musical, kinda. Time to get creative folks and join the fun!

I am in for 6 sets. i just had to check my stash to see if I had enough fabric that qualified as "Musical" I will not do any twists. I very rarely use 5X5 squares.

I will get them ready to mail so when you say send, they are on their way!

What about musical Christmas fabric???

luv - 6 sets

OK its just us fantastic handful playing..
Go ahead and mail in your sets and charms....

Me
Mitesa - 6 sets - ? spots&Dots
SheriR - 6 sets - 8 Spots&Dots
DoriDes - ? - ? spots&Dots
Lauriejo - 3 sets - 1 spots&dots
marytoddliz - 6 sets no twist
Linda58 - 6 sets ? twists



if we have any late signer-uppers please let me know.. We have ROOM !!!

One more member playing along !! Whoo Hoo
Go ahead and mail in your sets and charms....

Me
Mitesa - 6 sets - ? spots&Dots
SheriR - 6 sets - 8 Spots&Dots
DoriDes - ? - ? spots&Dots
Lauriejo - 3 sets - 1 spots&dots
marytoddliz - 6 sets no twist
Linda58 - 6 sets ? twists
Jannie - 4 sets ? twists

Hey luv, I think there still is a desire to swap the 10.5 squares, I think that most just don't have musical or know they have musical that would qualify. I was amazed when I went through my stash how much I had that qualified.

I want to see a "Food" exchange in the future, I think that would be fun!

I put my package in the mail today.

Did you mail any twists along with your sets??

No Twists.

Bummer! I've been off of here for a while. I wish i had checked sooner - I would've joined this swap. 8( Maybe next time.

Squishy went out on Monday :thumbup:

Luv, did you get the musical sets? I am excited about this swap, I was telling my sister about it and she says I need to make a musical quilt for my little great niece who is doing piano recitals and really doing very good!

Are you swapping??? Huh? Huh? Huh?

Oh, I am waiting to hear about the musical squares... I can't wait! jumping up and down like a little kid!

Wow, I must have been psychic, I got my Musical notes in the mail today! Thanks so much for doing the swap Luv, I really like the musical fabrics, this is going to be so fun to make! Thank you so much everyone who participated!

Got mine too.

Mine was in the mail yesterday. Going sit down today and look thru them and hope I can get inspired.

I am soooooo sorry !!!

The month got away from me.. Not sure if it was the nice weather, or prepping for our new chick, the Veggie garden or what but March swap will be skippedsince we are halfway thru the month already. Sorry everyone but I do hope you all can join me in the new swap I will be posting in two weeks !

I was given the idea of Fruits and Veggies with a side of critters... I like it... but anyone else have an idea they would like to see ???