This swap is for all types of Fun Halloween blocks. The signups will close July 15th.

The swap is open to all levels of quilters. Please use 100 percent good quality cotton fabrics that are prewashed. I understand that if you are using pre-cuts (jellyrolls, charm packs) that is impossible. Just let me know when you send the blocks so I can advise the reciever (s).


Please make your blocks before you sign up for this swap. The signups will close on july 15th and the blocks should be mailed to me by the august 15th deadline. I am happy for you to send them early if you want to. I am not in any other swap that would mix up with these. So pm me and I will give you the address to send them as soon as you want.

Send me a pm to sign up for the swap.


The finished block size can be any size block divisible by three. Don't forget the seam allowances!! Please! So a 3 inch finished block would be 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 unfinished and so on. For example...the finished sizes can be 3 1/2 x 3 1/2, 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 , 3 1/2 x 9 1/2, 3 1/2 x 12 1/2 or the same with the six or twelve sized blocks. The max size being 12 1/2 in any direction. Please do not send just a cut piece of fabric as a block. It won't count towards you block sets and would have to be returned to you. But if you wish, you can send some fabric that goes with the smaller blocks to help the person add to it.


UPDATE >>>
""""The block sets limits per swapper are now increased to four sets of six blocks!! """" The swap will be for sets of six (6). The limit is 2 sets per swapper, please.

They do not have to be all the same. And it is possible that you will not get the exact same sizes back as you sent. Also please note, you will not be getting any of your blocks back, so if you wish to have one of your blocks, please make another for yourself. Then place the individual sets into a plastic baggie with your name and board name attached to each block with a pin or post it.


The block images can be spooky, silly, creepy or cute.
Lets make this one a dusk or night time quilt. That means medium colored backgrounds or fabrics. Say in blues, blacks or purples or whatever?? Just no white or lights ok?. The pieced blocks can have some whites or images on the block can be white and be in whichever colors you wish. Brights are very fun and work great for halloween.

There are many images and blocks available on the web, or make something up on your own. Embroidery works too! Lets have some fun with this! Just remember, if you are doing applique, you must sew it to the blocks in such a way that it is washable later. You can't just iron it on.


>>> IMPORTANT POSTAGE INFO!!! Use only the U. S. postage stamps for the return envelopes!!! The metered stamp is no good after a very short time and will not be any good because of the difference in the time you mail them and the time I swap them out!!

Mail your block sets to me in a flat rate envelope and have a self addressed flat rate return envelope with the postage attached inside with your bagged blocks. With the flat rate envelope we don't have any problems returning them to you. I will mail them out to you by September 1st.

Should you have any questions or problems please contact me by pm.


Please read all the general swap rules of the board these apply to this swap.

Here is the link for the group activity page:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...sp?gracnum=146



This is the first Halloween Swap on the quiltboard. So this is sure to be oh so fun! Join up and lets get going everyone!

Lets share our blocks when they are finished and talk about our bocks till the swap is done.

We could have quilts or wallhangings by halloween! Oh what Fun!!

mmmm thinking about this.... sounds spooktakcular!

This is going to be a beastie kick! Can you imagine ghosties and ghoulies .. pumpkins and candy. I am so jazzed, can you tell ... LOL!

I hope you join in the fun. Candy you?

I think this will be fun.

ooo you said prewashed.... arghhh, I never prewash before I cut....

I am in!

Great! Please pm me sewmomma with how many sets you would like to sign up for. In the meantime I will place you on the swappers list for one set. You can let me know what you would like to make so there isn't too many repeats, ok?

ooo... this one sounds soo cool, Halloween is huge in our house.
I really want to do this one, but will put it on the back-burner for now. (nursing school graduation is in 6 weeks and I need to study)

katvert,
I am so proud of you for graduating from nursing school. Congratulations!

Let us know if you find the time to join the swap! We would love to have you.

i'm in for 2 sets.

i'll be doing applique blocks.

one will be vampire fangs and the other will be a witch riding a broom.

This may be fun...........so glad we have lots of time to do blocks........

I want to do it too! I love Halloween, my favorite!! I would love to do two sets...?-do all of the blocks we send in have to be the same size or can they be a variety of sizes as long as we send in 6 per set? This will be my first swap and what better one to start with than a Halloween one. Also, glad you gave us a little warning and sewing time!

I am sew in on this one.I will do two set and p.m. you when I am done with them,just got to figure out what I want to do.So many decisions...Cindy

You can do different sizes in the sets. They just have to be the sizes shown at the top, ok?

Remember to pm me with your ready to sign up!



:evil: { Not very spooky is it? LOL!

Hi tolepainter54 I have you set up for 2 sets. Have fun!

I love Halloween!

i'm in on this one, actually, started one last night. i can't beleive it. iwant in.

Two sets........sign me up for two sets...

I'm in for 2 sets too, was doing to do a block of the month on the web, but prefer anything from this board. Everyone always makes such wonderful blocks.

Can't wait.

Ok I have all of the gals up until now that have asked to join all signed up. This swap is going to be so FUN! Please let me know if I missed anyone on the activity list, ok?

Lynnie ... I signed you up for one set because you didn't say that you wanted to do two. Let me know if it is two ok?

I would like to join .

Please sign me up for two sets. I'll do a spider web block and maybe something applique. Not sure yet.

Hmmm I'll have to think on this one

Hi jenifer and Janetwall.... I have you all signed up! Thanks for joining in on the fun!

Just let me know when you decide bookworm. We are geting quite a lovely group going on in the swap. :~)

This does sound like lots of fun Red! Thinking...thinking....D:

Nudge .. Nudge...Oh come on in and have some fun sandpat!... We want you to join .... There promises to be so many cool, fun blocks for you to play with. LOL! Does that help just a little??

Will do. Just gotta get all caught up on my various projects first. Actually I'm almost done with a halloween quilt top so I might join to make matching pillows....

LOL! Bookworm I will save a spot for you.

This sounds like it might be fun...I will see what I have here to make some blocks and figure out what I can do.

I'll need to head to the store...oh you all know how it kills me to have to go to the LQS!!

Hi Girls!
I am so excited!! I wish I could go to the store with you sandpat. That would be such good fun! Let me know how many set you decide on. Woo Hoo! By the way, your new atavar is adorable!

Punkqulter .. I know you would have a great time. Let me know how many sets when you decide, ok?

I have a couple more gals that have asked about the swap that may soon join as well. I am so happy everyone is as excited as I am about the swap!

Have fun making your blocks girls. Now don't be afraid to show your blocks so we can OOO and AHH over them.

What about internationals? Can't send an SAE. Previously for swaps I've sent funds via paypal to cover the cost of the return postage. Would this work for you? Or are there other options?

I have two international gals in the swap already. That makes if really fun! REMEMBER ... You are just responsible for making sure the postage is covered when you send the finished blocks with a self addressed envelope. You have to allow extra time for them to get here and for your returned blocks. I am sure you gals know how to do this, or can find out before joining us. The pay pal sounds fine with me as long as you are sure it will cover the cost. :~) I am not sure, but if there is a way to track it that should be done too.

I have gotten things UPS (United parcel service) from out of country. I know they are world wide and aren't all that more expensive than the mail service. They provide the tracking too.

We would love to have everyone have a chance to participate in this fun swap. So, I will learn something new here... LOL!

since so many people have joined would you consider opening it up to 3 sets instead of 2.

i would really like to do 3.

I am so sorry the board limited us to two sets each. It wasn't my choice. Sorry, fabric fancy. I think they knew this was going to be wildly popular.

kuseta ... I have you signed up with your 2 sets. Have fun!

thats a shame

i want in!!

lol 2 sets - machine embroidery.

:D

waahoo!!

Study hard and congratulations! :thumbup:

soooo... this is what i've got done so far.i'm also doing a candy corn, someother candy, a haunted house and probably a trick or treat bag.

soooo... this is what i've got done so far.i'm also doing a candy corn, someother candy, a haunted house and probably a trick or treat bag.