Please sign me up too.
Thanks

I'd love to be in this swap. Please add me to your list

Sounds like fun. But, if we need to each make say -36 blocks,
how much time will we have to do this?
Wouldn't it be easier to swap once or twice a month?
I'm a little confused. :oops: (what's new) :lol: :roll:

There will be at least 3 months to work on the blocks and get them home. This allows people to work on them at thier pace as we all know life happens and sometimes a month is not enough time for even one block.
I am so happy to see all of the interest. :-)
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April

LOL it's ok I know the excitement factor though-I experience it all the time :-)
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April

let me know when we actually sign up for this one, i need to get my machine fixed but if that doesn't take too long i would love to participate in this one too, even if i did promise myself i would finish what i have going on before signing up for any more :)

LOL Official signups will begin January 1, 2010. I know how you feel though, I always tell myself I will finish one thing before starting something else-that never happens though :-)
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April

thanks for the info! i think this sounds like a lot of fun!! can't wait to sign up

This sounds like so much fun. This will be my first swap as well and I cannot wait to get going on it.

Oh I love to see all of the first time swappers interested-yeah!
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April

I think you've scared me off with the 36 or more blocks. Working full time in the school district I just don't get that much play time during the school year.I thought it was going to be a one on one swap also. I'm very disappointed this sounded like so much fun. Maybe if you have one going during the summer. I will definately keep an eye on this one tho, if really does sound fun.
Muriel

So we have to wait for the FQ's to make the blocks? I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around this...

36 blocks in 3 months, and I make my first one and send it and a FQ to the next name on my list, then I wait for a FQ to be sent to me so I can send that person back a block.
So every 2.5 days, I will be mailing out a block. 2.5 X 36 = 90 Days.

How does this work when we are mailing across the US and to other countries?

Wow I just read all the comments on this swap and I can't wait to get the ACTUAL details of this swap. what I have read so far sounds like fun and I hope I don't miss the window to get in. I know how fast these things fill up.

I sure am sorry if I scared you off Muriel. This is probably one of the funnest swaps I have ever done...maybe you will reconsider :-)

Amma
What happens is once every one is signed up and I have all names and addresses I send everyone the list of addresses and you mail out your F4s to everyone on the list. F4s will start rolling in to you and you then have 3 months to get the blocks made and mailed back. You mail them back as you do them or when you can. This way no one is waiting for F4s and you can work at your pace. If you have a week where you just have no time that is ok because you might find where you have a whole day you can sew and get 6 blocks done.
Does this help?
Mosher would love to see you join-it really is fun!
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April

I am really looking forward to this swap. Please let me know when the actual sign up is.

Actual signups begin January 1, 2010 :-)
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April

I can see where you are coming from. I thought this was the case too. 36 times the postage twice plus the cost of the material for the fat quarters is really going to cut into tight budgets. Is there going to be a way that those who perfer to maybe exchange with just 1 or 2 or maybe 6 quilters insteade of 36?

The thought behind the 36 was so that you could actually make a top that was a decent size versus a top that was 36x48 you could have one that was 72 x 72. I am sure I could work something out where anyone who is willing to swap with the maximum amount of swappers goes on one list and those who want say a group of twelve on another....I don't see why I couldn't make that work out some how :-) I will see how the signups/interest goes.
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April

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The thought behind the 36 was so that you could actually make a top that was a decent size versus a top that was 36x48 you could have one that was 72 x 72. I am sure I could work something out where anyone who is willing to swap with the maximum amount of swappers goes on one list and those who want say a group of twelve on another....I don't see why I couldn't make that work out some how :-) I will see how the signups/interest goes.
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I think that would be really great so everyone can have fun with this one. I would like to do the 36 because I have plenty of spare time and not too many bills but it would have been impossible several years ago when I had kids at home and lots of bills.

Oh I understand completely about the finances believe me I do. I work in the financial industry so I see how things are hitting people. I want everyone to be able to join and have fun so i will do all that I can to accomodate everyone so they can swap :-)
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April

Oh, April, you have brought us an interesting little swap here! I'd be surprised if you "only" get 36 people! I'm thinking this will be a fairly popular swap, so you may want to consider groups of ____ participants, IMHO. Of course, that will depend on how many signups you get. (And, yes, I want in, too!)

Question...

For the F4s, is it okay to use something in my stash, rather than going out and buying the fabric for this?

I'd like to participate, but am still on the fence because I saw the other challenge about using up your scraps, and decided to use what is in my stash. Well, there are several coordinated F4s... You see the direction?

Yes you can use any fabric you'd like.
I have to tell you gals my story. My hubby had brought me my first sewing machine in 03, ( I think) I had never sewen before in my life, I didn't even know how to thread the machine, will Miss April deside to join us up in an on-line quilting group and on top of that she signed us up for our very first FBS- well there was 54 gals in this swap, I had no fabric, not even a ruler, ( Didn't even know how to use one)) well I learned fast, I purchased fabric as needed for blocks, my rulers and yes I completed the swap, I have to say if you could have seen some of my very first blocks you'd have LYAO!!!!!!!! They were bad. But I completed my swap, and was very proud of myself. I have come a long way, but we all start somewhere and we all have to remember this.
The great thing about these swaps is there's always a surprise in the mail for you, and you end up with a stunning quilt made with love from all your dear friends!!!!!
This is my very first friendship quilt.

Of course you can use from your stash-no need to buy anything new. They are blocks for you so whatever makes you happy and whatever works for a project you have planned. There is no need to buy anything new at all. All that is asked is that fabric be prewashed.

Thanks for posting the picture mom-love that quilt!!
I hope to see lots of gals. It really is fun to get blocks from our friends made with love and care!
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April

I'm hosting a one-block a month swap. You could join and send your monthly partner a fat quarter.(See "Quilting Bee.")


36 blocks all at once does sound a bit intimidating, but I'm going to (try) and join, nonetheless!!

I wonder instead of doing 36 people, which is 9 yards of fabric if I did my math right..., if there should be groups of 12? 12 blocks would be enough to make a quilt... then there could be multiple "rounds" and people may not be so overwhelmed.

Im just brainstorming.

I would be interested in being in a 12-person group if you decide to set things up that way. Thanks, April, for what sounds like a fun swap.

buddy'smom, your quilt is awesome and I love the story that goes with it! 72 by 72 would be a very nice quilt. I think I will start washing fabric and cutting F4s that way I will be ready when I get my list. I can make 36 blocks it will be so neat to see all the different F4s. My friend works in a LQS and she swears she can tell how nice someone is by the fabric they buy! I am off to mark my calender for Jan. 1 so I won't forget. This is going to be fun :!: :D

Just a thought but how about instead of sending a fat quarter to each person maybe everyone could send half of a fat quarter?
A F4 is 18 x 22. Even a piece 18 x 11 would be enough for one 12.5 inch block and would save everyone half the cost of the fabric.

What does everyone else think?


:-D

You only send an F8, the other fabric is added to your's from the other gal's stash. This is what makes it so exciting.

Thanks MoodyKim, it is stunning ofr a first quilt ever, I just love & treasure it. Made by lots of friends.

This one sounds like fun....it will work great for my RFL charity quilts

Sounds like a really interesting and fun swap! I'll have to wait and see though...I fill my plate overfull...all the time :roll:

An F8 is fine-I do not think anyone would mind that. I recommend at F4 for the simple fact if someone works on a more complex block sometimes the 18 x 11 is not quite enough. I will leave the sending of either a F4 or an F8 up to each individual.
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April

It is neat to see the different blocks-such wonderful surprises in the mail. I look forward to swapping with you!
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April

Hurrah for F8's!! Shwwoooo- I can afford 4.5 yards of fabric, I wanted to get quilt store fabric, and 9 yareds was out of my budget. Hurrah! I can't wait for this swap! I'm visiting family in Des Moines and I'm hoping to get some beautiful fabric while out and about with this swap in mind. I'm excited!(I'm a stay at home mommy- no income, so I have to watch what I spend.)

how are thr roads in Des Moines? I'm in northeast IA we didn't as much snow, more rain. I'm not sure what we will find when we get back to WI.

The high ways are pretty clear, the city streets are snow covered. It isn't nearly as bad as everyone told me it would be. I'm a WI girl, too, and we got tons of rain. It helped get rid of some of the snow- thank goodness for diligent show plow men and women- they mad a helluva difference while everything was slushy. I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation and have a safe drive home!

I love the idea of this swap!!!!

I am looking really forward to this swap...it sounds like fun!