Im Back .. Im Back.. Im Back.. Let the 10.5 swaps begin !!!
 

I just got the Go Ahead to begin the 10.5 Swaps Ive hosted for 2 years.. I took a sabbatical.. but now i am back !!!!

It will basically be the same rules and requirements, few minor changes, but as we all know, times are a changin' !!! Next month ill post the new swap. Hope to see all the familiar 'peeps' and some newbies !!

Till then HAPPY QUILTING ~~

~Luv

I am new to quilting, and this sounds like fun. I would like to know more! Marie

Ill pm you when i post the swap thread to sign up..
Its a great way if your scrappy quilter to build up a scrappy stash ..

Heres a link to the last swap i hosted.. scroll thru to see pics of fabs members sent in and what they got back..
http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...p-t213036.html

Oh, good!!! Can't wait!

Can't wait to see what the theme will be. I have really enjoyed this swap in the past. (batiks, oranges, I Spy)

Yea!!!!!!!

I was wondering where you have been. Was just getting ready to look you up when I saw you had posted this. Can't wait to see what the new swap will be. Welcome back!!!

Thanks for the welcome..

yes its been a while.. its been way long that It took me 15 min to remember how to send a PM.. Im on FB so much that i was actually looking for a 'Like' button here for your comments.. lol.

its going to be the same as before.. I need to tweak the themes a bit so they dont clash with Yosamitesa and SheriR..
But IM AM BACK .. Spread the word the swap is HAPPENING.. Jan 2014 10.5 Layer cake swap. !!! Ill post the swap next month.. ( two weeks ) So be ready !!! :thumbup:

Sounds interesting , I have not bought fabrics for at least a year or more and am always looking to trade around or join a swap to feed my desire for new fabrics LOL . will stay tuned to see if I can meet the requirements with my way too big of stash !

I have been waiting for this one!!

YEAH is all I have to say :)

Is there a way to do away with the selvage requirement?

I give my selvages to a lady in our quilt group to make purses and pin cushions with them. I don't have hardly any fabric with the selvages.

Thanks

I hope I find this swap when it is officially posted!

WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now of course, you will be keeping us posted about all the shenanigance (sp)that goes on in your neck of the woods :thumbup:

One of the past requirements has been 'A selvage piece with manufacture name of your fabric is required stapled on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes'. I was looking at some of my fabric and there isn't anything written on the selvage. Does that mean I can't use that piece of fabric?

Hooray I'm glad to see you back, we've missed you!

I often buy fat quarters. As you know, 50% of the time they are from the side without the information printed on the selvedge... :-( When I get home, I always cut selvedges off... :-( I've joined here after you stopping doing your swap. I'd like to participate, but I hope that item isn't in your rules this time! I love scrappy and would love to get new prints this way!

I don't know if she will require it this time or not. Before completely counting the swap out, PM her and ask her. :) She may work with you. :)

the requirements will be the same... SOME fabrics have no writing on the selvage and that is perfectly fine to use..
its when we do the specific 1930 and Civil war fabs is when the selvage is def mandatory.. its how i do the search to confirm its authentic 1930's and civil war fab lines.. ..The selvage helps when a member LOVES LOVES LOVES the fab and hits me up what it is.. and i can quickly send the info out..

When the swap is up ( and will be soon !!!!) we can tackle the situation as it comes..

FYI - If youre a newbie to my swaps it requires a yard per 'set' ....

Sounds like great fun - I'd love to be in when you get things rolling!
:)

Im elated to see repeat swappers and newbies... !!!!!!!!!!!
Pass the word around.. the more swappers the more variety of fabs each of us will get in return.....

Do you have a theme for this swap? I want to go shopping, but need a reason.

I am looking forward to this swap. If you have an idea of the them so I can look for fabric.......a teaser would be awesome.

I'll keep my eye out for this upcoming swap. I'm just wondering, what do you all like to make with the 10.5" squares? I need some ideas. :confused: Thanks.

Ok the teaser is ............................

Everyday is a Picnic, with a side of Bugs!!!!.





Happy shopping !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, my. I need some ideas for this theme!

Jannie, Ideas for this theme: bugs, of course, and any fabric that depicts a picnic. Checked tablecloths, things you might eat at a picnic, like apples, watermelon, sandwiches, roasted chicken, hot dogs, salt and pepper in their shakers, or mustard and ketchup in their bottles. I've seen fabric with eating utensils, spatulas, spoons and forks, etc. Maybe breezy outdoor things-- sky and clouds, grass, trees, bushes. Some of that wood fabric would be great for making a picnic table or a picnic basket (when sewing a paper-pieced type block). Any other ideas, anyone?

ok for the newbies ill be a lil more specific..

the 10.5 sqs are FOOD fabrics.. and the twist is 5inch squares of BUG fabrics.. ill post the requirements in a few weeks..

Newbie here. Keeping my eye open on this one.

Oh, food fabrics! Well, there's lots of those to choose from. I like butterflies, but I'm not very keen on bugs. :-) I'm on the other spectrum from an entomologist...

The new swap is now open !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...p-t236954.html