I am still chain sewing my tips. anyone else still in process or are most of you done? How many people are in this swap?

i haven't started mine yet. i'll wait until Nov before i start on these blocks.

Is that a last minute deal?

Anna, in response to your question, we have 9 for snowflakes and 7 for pointsettias.

no, i have some work i must finish first before i can start on the swap and that will take me about a month to complete.

I was just giving you a bad time there. I have not even started them either and it will be a bit yet. I have not officially signed up yet because I am not sure if I will get them done in time. Sitting on bench for a little while longer.

Well glad to see some others are still in the beginning stages. Off I go upstairs to do some more sewing.

Deb: I want to do this swap, but I need to be sure I am up for it. Time is a large factor so I am hanging on. Will let ya know real soon. I saw some gorgeous fabric at the LQS last night so will save some money. Just to be sure I can get a good backing for them.

You can do just one set, you don't have to do both....if that is the issue.

And just a tip, if I haven't said it enough already....cut your background fabric 13 inches square instead of 12.5, makes it much easier to square up AFTER you do you applique'.