My goal this week is to finish up last of the Halloween blocks and put them in the mail, so hold me to it :) :) :) :) :)

I ordered some Halloween fabric from Keepsake quilting, it arrived today but will need to use 2 or 3 of them on the back instead of the blocks. Patterns are way to large. Oh darn I will have to keep looking for more:)

Terriamn

I hear ya!! I have had that same "problem"...lol
Kif

Here are some of the blocks that I have done so far. I have many more in mind, but these are the ones that I have done or are almost done with them anyways (I just have a few more of the pumpkins left to finish up)

Here is some eye candy for you all to enjoy!! More to come soon I hope.

Wow awesome Halloween blocks...great job Ladies. :thumbup: :) :) :)

I have 3 sets completed. I didn't realize we had until the end of July, so I am going to hold them and maybe do a couple more sets.

Beautiful blocks ladies. I am still in the planning stage. I guess I better get going huh?

Well I have 6 of mine done, the other 6 are applique, just need to do the machine applique around them...I am usually a hand applique/embroidery gal (as you can see from my avatar pic..lol) for some reason doing it by hand is calming to me and I just enjoy it! As these are for the swap, I will machine applique, as from what I have heard machine applique is sturdier...
All of the blocks pictured are so cute...
Take care all,
Kif

Have not been on line for some time so just found the fun swap today. Sent a PM that I will start my blocks and will let you know by June 1st if I can really be in it. Been looking at all your blocks and did not see a one I did not like. Now to find my Halloween fabrics and see how many I can get done. I'll do my best to be able to commit to 3 sets. Last year's swap was terrific.

I've started my blocks. I signed up for 2 sets, but may do more. This is fun!

Hi everyone!

Just checking in!! We still have some time before these blocks are due, but remember, you can always mail to me early if you finish up early. :) :) We have received 2 participants' sets so far. If anyone needs my address again, just shoot me a PM. And of course we always have room for more if we have any lurkers. :) :) :)

Thanks everyone!
Rachel

Here are a few pics of some of my blocks, just need to get the whiskers and mouth embellished on cats, then will be sending them in. I have others, but thought would leave some for surprises...
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Kiddie those are CUTE!

They are so cute! I love them~ And that crow is Darling!

Kiffie wonderful blocks. :thumbup:

Thanks y'all! I am glad they turned out ok, as I am usually a hand appliquer...
Regards,
Kif

Count me in for 2 sets. I love Halloween. This will be my 1st. swap. I have already started working on my blocks.

Mine are done
 

Here are my 3 blocks. The ghost is made from glow in the dark white. I tried to do a dark pic of it, but my camera wasn't very helpful. For those of you who get the ghostie, washing instructions are the same as any 100 percent cotton fabric. He won't lose his glow.

Wonderful I love your blocks.. You did a excellant job on your blocks. :thumbup:

Such cute ghosts! How do I get one of each? LOL I got some Halloween Fabric fat quarters today. Now to find a pattern or two that compares to what I've seen... IDK....y'all have set a pretty high standard...

Love, love, love them! Especially the witch silhouette w/the moon...it reminds me of Halloween decorations back when I was little and Trick or Treating was so fun, and much safer...(Yep, showing my age, it was late 60's early 70's..lol).

I know whatever you make and send will be great! I was feeling just like you...then I just said to myself, "get over there and finish those blocks!"...:) . Can't wait to see what everyone has made!
K

I think I'd like to join in!
Sending you a pm. Not sure how many sets I'll do yet.:)
How does everyone feel about embroidered blocks?

Ms Grace, will be watching for the answer to your question...that has been one of my concerns also.

I have some embroidery on several of my blocks, I am usually a hand embroidery/applique gal, but for this swap I did most of it by machine..mainly due to the fact the rules state the blocks need to be sturdy and stand up to being machine washed. If its ok with Rachel, and it turns out to be a vote question, I love embroidery on blocks...so thats my "early" vote...lol..
Regards,
Kif

I like embroidery too!!

I like embroidery also. I'm all for it.

My 3 sets are going out Monday(hopefully)
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These are SO cute!!

Love all the cute blocks everyone has posted. I vote for embroidery too.

Much cuteness going on here! :thumbup:

Embroidery is fine with me too.

Wow some great blocks coming along!! I just wanted to pop in and say that I finally made it to my PO, and I will be going through the packages I received today or tomorrow. So if you recently mailed to me, have no fear!! I will be sending a PM this weekend to verify that it is here safe and sound. :) :)

Cheers!
Rachel

Ms Grace create to your hearts content with what method suits you.. :thumbup:

Marcialee, your blocks are so cute. I hope I get 1 of each!:thumbup:

I'm going to start on my blocks on Monday. Going to be spending the day tomorrow at my 84yo mom.
Glad so many of you like the embroidery idea. That's what I'll be doing.
I'll post pictures when I get done.
This is going to be a fun swap.

Oh my word!!! Those candy with the red heels and gloves on are too cute!!! How creative you are!
K

All the blocks shown are fantastic. I love what you've done Marcialee. I have just about as much fun looking at all the pictures as receiving the actual blocks. :)

I love Embroidery~ And I love all the blocks posted, I am excited about having a nice warm quilt to throw on the sofa for Halloween! Some times here it is actually cold enough to snow on Halloween.

We often get snow on Halloween too Marybeth. Even without the snow it is usually cold and windy. I always have a pot of stew or chili going on the stove with hot drinks so family & friends can warm up a little before continuing through the neighborhood.

Need I say that I love Halloween and always "over" decorate!! But the kids always expect it and also enjoy the full sized candy bars I give out. :)

I have to agree, where I am in Texas, we get our 1st snow quite often in October! Back in the late 1990's we had like 13" of snow on Halloween... Also want to add I mailed in my squares today. Woo-hoo...now if I could just quit procrastinating on the "kajillion" ufo's I have calling my name...lol
K