i agree, its the reason i joined the swap. i like sampler quilts that have varied block sizes.

its a nice break from the 12 inch with sashing.

here's my test blocks:

lol - i'll keep them both - the spider is a selvage block, and i messed up the applique on the lime candy - but you get the idea.

=)

The spider bodies will most likely be a variety of black scraps, and the candies will be all sorts of colors - whatever I pull out of the scrap bin...

These blocks are looking great! I have not start mine yet, but the spiderwebs will be in the works shortly.

Love those blocks.I haven't started mine,trying to finish up my international round robin first.

Purple turtle! I love your blocks! They are just too cute!


I can't wait to see your spider webs jennifer!

cbridges .. You will. I am warning you though, they are addicting! LOL! I have my third set started but I have to quit until after easter sunday to finish them. I am hosting a dinner at my house. LOL!

ohh, i love both of the bolocks, they're soooc cute.

Your blocks are so cute! Great job!

The Candy Blocks are done!!

=)

TOO CUTE!

Oh my gosh! Those candys are adorable!

Is anyone else making 3.5 inch blocks? I made one as a sample but I won't make more if no one else does. Most of mine are 6.5 or larger--I could turn the 3.5 into 6.5 though....???

I'll get upstairs to snap a few pix later today.

I like using the 3.5s to fill in spots or I add a sashing between 2 or 3 and add along side anothr block or set of blocks. Just my thoughts.

it looks like both of my blocks will be coming in at 9 inches.

I think I'd like to do this, and I've sent the link to my sister. We both love Halloween and the fabrics for this holiday are adorable. Thanks for the initiative!

Alison in MD

Hi Lingeringliveaboard,

We hope you join us. Let me know by pm when you girls are ready to sign up! We have some great people in this swap. It looks like you are a new user to the board. WELCOME!

Hi everyone! I am sure there will be a good mix of blocks to send to everyone. It makes it fun to have different shapes to work with while assembling the wallhanging /quilt.
Right?

RIGHT!

I was looking for some patterns before I sent anything. Now after looking at the posted blocks, not sure mine will measure up. I want to do this and will PM later when I actually get some finished.

Do it!!!! I am positive your blocks will "measure up" - don't forget that the of us posting blocks now are 3 months early. (overachievers!) I am sure that my blocks will pale on comparison to what everyone will come up with by July!

Join in! The more the merrier!!!!

So I was looking around for patterns on spiderweb blocks and the ones I found would not look like a spiderweb unless you had several of the blocks put together. So I found a kaliediscope(SP) block that I think will work in halloween colors of course.

http://elaineadairpieces.blogspot.co...ope-quilt.html

Also for my applique block, what do you ladies think of the witches legs...click the link.

http://westmichquilter.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html

Both of these blocks are 12 inchers, but I do not care about sizes I just want to make these!

I was thinking the same thing... I want to do this also... but have never done applique.... does it have to be applique or can I make a block with fussy cut fabrics?

Your so right jessica! Thanks for being being so welcoming.

Hi jennifer ... I love your choices! You chose two of the cutiest blocks! I hope you share them as you go.

Kat ... Of course you can do fussy cut blocks. They are really nice in the mix of blocks.

I would love halloween fabric blocks!!! Join in - the variety is what i'm looking for for my quilt!

ooohhhh -- i like these already! I can't wait to see how you put your own personal touch on them.

Working on my blocks since I have so much sewing to do, want to have them ready in time. Moosegirl

moose, what a cute idea!!!

moosegirl,
your blocks are just too cute!
Makes me want to join this one.
I love Halloween. :)

Moosegirl!! Those are adorable! What a cute idea to do a crazy patch.

Ms grace ... Come on join the fun!

If anyone wants to send them in early, just pm me for the mailing address. I am happy to hold on to them for you! There are two gals sending thiers early so far.

I almost have my witches hats finished. I was working on them today too. Just the brims to go now. That is a lot of satin stitching .. LOL!

I finished my spiders today!!

PM'ing you for your address now -- I will probably mail them out this week - I need to label each of them first - and a nifty new stamp was just mailed my way today!

I sent a pm to join this swap, I love all the blocks so far and want one of all of them,I really love the ss witch one and the witches hat . Oh how fun.

Oh I just might have to get in on this since I can use my embroidery machine.Did a skull this morning for another project as a sample. Lynnie and moose love what you have created. Need to think abouut this. Since a newbie at quilting not sure I would be able to quilt something just yet but love Halloween.

jeff

So here is what I have so far and will be adding to the block size.

Sign me up please! I will do 2 sets, one will be a ghost, not sure about the 2nd yet. Thanks so much for hosting this swap!

I'm excited for this one. I just ordered my fabrics.

OK, you twisted my arm. :lol: :lol:
Sign me up for 2 sets. Will be starting on the first set today.
It will be embroidery. Will post a pic of the sample when I get done. Not sure what the second set will be yet.
All the blocks have been so cute! I'd Love to have 1 of each!!! :-D :-D :wink: :-D

I want in. 2 sets for me. I was going to organize my fabric next week anyway so I can't wait to find my Halloween stuff...I'll post a pic as soon as I get some done. Love everyone's square so far, very inspiring!

I'm getting closer.... only 3 more cats to paper piece (that take me and hour each.... I'm so slow) and then I can work on these. I have loved all the blocks I have see so far!!

These are such great blocks.I will have to get to working on mine!

OK, got my first sample done.
I'm taking a vote....yes or no for this block?
I was thinking of doing the lettering on each block a different color. It measures 6 1/2" square.

Do you like it or should I do something else??

Hi everyone! You girls are really having fun with this swap. I am so glad.

Sewmomma Those are cute! They will be darling with some of the other blocks.

Yes yes yes!!! Ms Grace!! Love them in every way!

Welcome to the swap! I know you will have fun with this one. Lots of wonderful blocks finished already!