I've already started to make one! I'll be done by tomorrow... lol... sewing by hand is a pain... but relaxing.

I have mine cut out.

UH OH!!!! Kwhite told me tonight that she was going to trapunto some of her "Ugly Fabric"!!! Is that why she wants 3D? I'm afraid, I'm very afraid!! :twisted: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I don't know what trapunto is and I'm not sure how to do a 3 D except for tumbling blocks. Of course it is possible I already do something like it, but don't know what it is called. I better get cracking looking it up and practicing.

Not sure about 3D, but I know I can't do trapunto at all.

Yes you can, bud's. Watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_wgE74Mro4

It made it so easy, that I've started a flannel quilt with trapunto flowers and it is easy-peasy!! If I can do it, you can too!!

I really want to do this one.... BUT ... I have a challenge to finish and a bee project to start.... aaacccchhhh.... Next time!
:cry: :cry:

you can join ;) just do a really small one with an easy pattern!! do the 12x12 min size

When I say 3D i mean like the folded flying geese or the 3D cathedral window.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY

or 3D flowers and butterflys
http://www.freepatterns.com/magnify....attern_id=2879

Here is an adorable snowman pattern that is 3d

http://thimble-art.com/this-free-snowmom-wont-melt/

Anything that stands out from the quilt.

Here is an easy bow tie pattern that is 3D

http://www.babylock.com/ftp/projects...og_Bow_Tie.pdf

Thanks for sharing these sites I love the snowmen, not sure I could make one??

I would like to try this one!

Ok so I am getting confused now, so do we have to have a 3D pattern for our doll quilt? I thought it said in the first post it could be whatever we wanted. Just want to make sure I do the right thing!

Sure you can, it's easy! If I can do it so can you. I made two in December. One for my DQ swap, and one for kwhite.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22148-130.htm

And yes, February is whatever we want to do. Kwhite was just making a suggestion for some future DQ swap.

Chele said it is quilter's choice. You can do what you want to do in this doll quilt swap.

Ok thanks, I think I am reading that they want to do the 3D for the next one now that i had time to read through all the posts hehe. Thanks!

It's quilter's/sender's choice for February. Make something you love and that you'll have fun making. It's nice to get ideas for themes, but I think most of us like winging it. I think if we do have another theme, I'll make it optional as suggested. I love keeping these doll quilt swaps creative and leave it up to the sender to dig deep and create. That's part of the fun in my opinion. It will help us all grow as quilt artists. And oh boy, do we have some artists! Just take a look at your own quilts and all the others. What a creative bunch we are! And you newbies, you'll never know until you try!

I can see that that the doll quilt swappers really stretch themselves trying new techniques, experimenting with color, design, etc. This is your chance! No perfection here. Dive into it and do your best. I can guarantee your quilt will be loved! Okay, I hope my doll quilt propaganda is heard. I want this to be fun for everyone.

Thanks Chele...I love the 3d idea kwhite...I love that it might be optional too...it depends on what I have time to do for a given month. Those links you posted are sooo cute though. You know I'm gonna have to try it sometime soon. :wink:

kwhite, those sites are awsome. they make it look so easy.

I so wish I had the time to join in!! I will drool over the posts of the pictures though, and live vicariously through all of you!

Ooh! Sign me up! Sign me up!

Chele,
Sign me up for the February, 2010 Doll quilt Swap. United States mailing only.

Thanks,
Helen

I'm in Chele--I'll send anywhere........

Forgot to add international is fine with me. :)

60 swappers so far! Woo hoo! Where are some of you regulars? Do I need to send out the bloodhounds?! Put that big project down and come play with us!

:lol: You might need to whistle louder Chele! :lol:

I've already got my design and fabrics picked out. Hope it looks alright. I'm being a little daring with the fabric choices.

Count me in again. Even thou I don't have January completly done. This is so fun.

If you check off "Gift" there is no tax or duty applied.

S.D.

OK Chele, I didn't think I had the time to do one next month, but January's was so much fun, I will make time.

Please put me down for February and I will post anywhere, don't have much choice really, no other Aussies seem to be joining the fun :lol: :lol: :lol:

That doesn't always work SD...in the IRR, we've had some that had to pay VAT if the $ amount listed was too high. Its usually safe to check "Gift", then keep the value at $25.00 or below.

Really? That's strange! I have sent quilts out to be quilted to the U.S., checked off that it is a gift, and declared the true value and insured it for that value and there has never been a problem with having to pay duty/taxes.

And here I thought SD was joining my doll quilt swap! What a let down! LOL! But thanks for the tips on mailing internationally. :thumbup:

The US does not charge that tax to recipients, as far as I know. I discovered this in another swap and it was mailings to Canada.

Awww Chele, you are making me feel bad now.... Okay I will join your swap, does that make you feel better? :)

Will you really? I didn't mean to strong arm you! But what other chance will I have to snag one of your quilts?!! Doll Quilt Swappers, SD's in da house! Whoop, whoop!

LOL!! I bet Chele is going to keep you all to herself!!

Well, I say Chele deserves it!!! I think we all ought to say that Chele gets to be matched up with who she wants this month...it'll be her Valentine's Gift from us!!!!!!!!

thats a GREAT idea Esqmommy!! I don't mind. She has started these swaps and they have really grown on everyone!!

I have my feb. top done! and i still need to finish jan!!

Awww, you guys are so sweet, but I'll throw my hat into the ring just like everyone else! I'm just very happy to have Shadow Dancer join us. We have so many talented quilters in this group and I love adding more.

WooHoo...I bet we can get SD hooked on these just like you snared the rest of us Chele! Glad you are playing SD!