January 10 1/2" layer cake Swap.. "Stashbusters…… With a charming twist ! "
 

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January is Stashbusters…… With a charming twist……

Swap open for registration until 24nd of January or until 130 sets filled, whichever comes first.....

Each swapper will submit 12 squares of any 1 (one) UN-washed 100% cotton ANY colored quality quilting fabric (no flannel, no homespun, no eyelets, and no broadcloth ) - Anything in your STASH that needs a new home other than your own!!!!. Keep in mind send what you would like to receive in return ~~<<~@

Squares should be carefully rotary cut from UN-washed 100% cotton fabric. Keep in mind that your squares could end up in a child's quilt. Select fabrics that will hold up to a lot of love, wear, tears, draggin', cuddlin', washing, and trips through the dryer. Fabrics that fray easily, or are fairly easy to see through are not good candidates for this swap.

Please be advised that fabrics that are not square, squares too wonky or too off grain, squares that are shedding, squares that contain selvages, or those that are not 10.5 or larger, will be returned unswapped. Anything less than MY 10.5 measurement will be returned. If you are unsure of your accuracy, over-sized squares will be accepted as they can be cut down to size if needed be. Will accept any squares larger than 10.5 inches... please nothing over 11 inches as they become hard to put in baggies.. (If you would like /require assistance in cutting please contact me.- Ill need these fabrics sooner.. )

Here’s how it works: - In your packet to me you will enclose:

• ~ 1 gallon size Hefty (or the like) non pleaded SLIDER bag with 12 ct – 10 1/2 (up to 11) inch squares of ONE fabric for each set
• ~ Fabric must be UN -washed, ironed and in gallon bags for safe passage thru USPS.
• ~ Selvages MUST be removed entirely from both selvage ends- Including selvage holes.
• ~ Please remember that each set MUST be cut from a different unwashed fabric
• ~ 5-6 sets fit in ONE priority flat rate envelope
• ~ It is aprox 1 yard per 12ct – 10.5 (up to 11I) inch squares - IF your fabric is 44 wide.
• ~ There is a SIX set limit in this swap plus 8 TWIST(s) MAX

~ INCLUDE your screen name ON your baggies along with SET amounts. *Example- I would like to do 4 (four) sets and a twist - ((4 sets mean that you would send 12 ct – 10.5 (up to 11 inch squares from FOUR different fabrics for a total of 48 squares, each set in separate gallon size bag(s)) so, written legibly with a sharpie marker or pen, on EACH of my bags will have:

luvTooQuilt X4 (plus 1 twists)

~ You may also include but not mandatory, your real name, mailing address, should your envelope be swallowed by the USPS machines for identification purposes- an adhesive return label perhaps.?. )
~ Please staple a piece of your fabric on the outside of the baggie...A selvage piece with manufacture name of your fabric is required stapled on the outside of the individual baggie for identification purposes.
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Also in your package INCLUDE a Sample pieces of each of your fabric – ( 2x3 tiny strips pieces from your leftover fabric is the prefect size..) Some of you stapled the pieces to a small piece of cardboard/cardstock/paper with an addt’l addy label & board name- (see pic) It is my goal NOT to give you back your fabric square…And this aids me keeping track who sent in what since there are over 100 sets
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Also in your package INCLUDE in a sandwich baggie: a self-adhesive return address label, and return priority postage AND mandatory delivery confirmation. ($6.05 in Postage stamps, Concealed cash, or Postal Money orders ONLY)... Please remember that if you do not send enough return postage I will hold them until you send the difference. After 30 days, I will donate the unclaimed squares to charity of my choice.

~ DO NOT HIDE POSTAGE IN THE TWIST BAGGIE... I do not look in the baggies, however you may conceal it in any of your MAIN swap baggies..

~DO NOT mail return SAS envelopes!!!!! Postage ONLY please!!! I will not accept stamped envelopes.

***Due to quick turn-around and distance of my bank I WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS***

Postage stamps, USPS money orders (or concealed cash at your own risk) will be accepted as forms for postage/shipping costs..

I would like to have these in hand no later than the LAST BUSINESS DAY in January (1/31).
So with a post mark no later than 1/24 that should give the USPS ample time to deliver via parcel post with a few days grace period. After 1/24 PRIORITY is recommended. After 1/28, Mandatory OVERNITE shipping is required.... International members need to send them to me sooner- PM for details

Please remember that any packages received after 1/31 will be automatically returned unswapped. Any member not fulfilling commitment will not be accepted in future swaps and negative feedback will be posted to members account per Moderators requirements.

I will then sort 2/1-2/10 and hope to mail out squares No later than 2/11

Reminders and swap rules can be found here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm


AND THE TWIST…………..Charms !!!!!


Here’s how it works:
~Cut ONE 5x5 from 10 different 100% quality Cotton fabrics –no flannel, homespun, eyelet, see thru fabrics- When in doubt, leave it out!.
~Place the 10 different fabric sqs in a ziplock SANDWICH baggie for safe transport thru the USPS. (Ten DIFFERENT 5x5 sqs = ONE Twist ……………(MAX 8 Twists) )
~Label the baggie with your Board Name and the total count of TWISTS you are participating in..

LuvTooQuilt x 8 Twists


*** This TWIST is optional - Not mandatory to participate in the twist to join this swap ***

@@@ Please EMAIL me ALL the info below to : [email protected] @@

Board name,
How many sets you're doing
Your real name
Your mailing address

~ Email in subject line your board name, set amounts, & Twist #- See below for examples of subject lines with and without the Twist...

luvTooQuiltx6
luvTooQuiltx6 plus 1 twist

**** EMAIL ADDRESS IS STRICTLY SWAP CREATED IN LEU OF PMS- DUE TO LIMITED PMS ALLOWED PER QB RULES AND REGULATIONS****

@@ After all info has been sent to and rec’d – [email protected] - I will forward email that you have been approved. I will then add you to the list of swappers...Confirmation will be posted on the thread as they come in at end of each day..@@@

Any questions please pm me... I'll be happy to assist...
…Happy quilting everyone!!!!

I'm in!! 6 sets 8 twists! Love the new twist!!

I'm in too, have to look and see what I have, then I'll send info to you

Me too!!! Me too!!! 6 sets, 0 twists

Well you know that I am doing this swap yes I am!!!!! being 1/1/2013 I think I can cut it today 2 :o) Thanks Luv

Swappers to date:

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Jaba - ?





Still plenty of room !!!!!!

I want to come and play too! I'm sending you a email.

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists
7. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
8. LillyG - 6 sets


Still lots of room if anyone else wants to swap with us !!!!!!!

I am sending you an email with the info.

Sign me up! I will do 6 sets of 10.5 inch squares. But I have a question about the twist. Does each baggie have 10 different fabrics for a total of 80 different fabrics or just 10 different fabrics in each baggie? Thanks! SueD

I may be wrong, Dottie, but I think either works. My twists baggies usually have the same contents. IE: each Baggie the same 10 fabric. But with stash buster if you have 80 fabrics you want to trade each can be different too... Clear as mud? Anyone...anyone...:D

Good question.... Let me try and clarify......
One twist set is ten different 5x5 sqs in one sandwich Baggie
max is eight baggies... It is not required to have a total of 80 different fabrics if your participating in 8 sets, however I ask that if at all possible use as many different fabrics as possible to eliminate duplicates if a member gets multiple baggies from one swapper... Again, not required to use 80 different fabrics.
Hope that was clear as mud...

I will try to make em different boss. :D

I am in for 6 sets and 8 twists!!

Okay. I'm in for 6 sets and 8 twisters that I will use as many different fabrics as I can. SueD

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists
7. Fraew - 6 sets / 8 twists
8. Squires1042 - 6 sets / 8 twists
9. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
10. LillyG - 6 sets
11. Dottie Dodge - 6 sets / 8 twists
12. Linda58 - 6 sets 8 Twists


Still lots of room if anyone else wants to swap with us !!!!!!!




(Remember to shoot me an email if you haven't already to sign up !!!! )

I've decided to share the 'preliminary' Swap list line-up for the next six months...
Keep in mind they are subject to change.. But for now here is what I have planned:

Jan- StashBuster
5x5 Twist- StashBuster

Feb - Musical Mayhem (Open to your own interpretation)
5x5 - Spots and Dots

Mar- Peach (any shade, MUST be PEACH-Y color somewhere- whether its 51% or up to 100% peachy- up to you)
5x5 - I-spy for GIRLS

Apr- Orientals
5x5- I-spy for BOYS

May - 1930's
5x5 - Pastels

June - Batiks
5x5 - Swappers vote !




also for 2013 is:
10.5 swaps:
Oriental
Black & White
Black & Brights


5x5 twist:
Fruits and veggies
Neutral Gender Ispy
Black & Brights

any and all suggestions welcome if you would like a specific swap theme

Swap themes are AWESOME !!!!! Looks like lots of fun for everyone. :o :thumbup: :o

I have been organizing the stash, project boxes, and the last two years of swaps :p

Already have 13 project boxes in various stages of readiness :thumbup:

Not sure I need any more boxes :D

Thinking,,,, thinking ,,,,, thinking ........

I hear ya..
I have a TOTE full of 2.5 strips So I decided to change it up a bit - to 5x5 Charms !!!!

I do have a leaning tower of 10.5 sqs.. Lots from the beginning swaps too !!
Can you believe that I have been hosting swaps since December 2010?!?!?!?!?!
Wow has the time flew by......

2013 is a year for me to finish up the UFOS.. If i can finish up one a month Id be HAPPY!!

You can do it LUV :thumbup: I will bug you EVERY day just to keep you on track :D :thumbup: :D

I need to finish UFOs too. I had my best year ever last year, with 3 finishes and 3 that need binding. I've only finished 8 total so I'd say thats pretty darn good.

I'm with ya'll. Let's get 'er done. :)

Where were ya today?!?!? My lazy self did NUTHIN'!!!! lol..

Whoo Hoo !!!!

Attention Lazy Self. Attention Lazy Self.

Please do something, now! Pick a UFO today, to work on tomorrow and you will have accomplished something today. :)

ahahahaahaaaaa !!! Good thinking !!!!!!

I was busy doing my thing- organizing :D

That is the way to keep Luv under control - thanks for the help Fraew :thumbup: :thumbup:

I got ya lauriejo .... 4 sets / 2 twists

List of swappers to date:

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists
7. Fraew - 6 sets / 8 twists
8. Squires1042 - 6 sets / 8 twists
9. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
10. LillyG - 6 sets
11. Dottie Dodge - 6 sets / 8 twists
12. Linda58 - 6 sets 8 Twists
13. Lauriejo - 4 sets / 2 twists
14. Tracibug - 6 sets / ?? Twist


We have a nice lil swapper list going.. We have enough so far with no dups !!!
However we still have plenty of room for more swappers that would like to join us..

luv...did you work on a UFO today???

Please remind me where to send my swap. Thanks.

I just realized that I only put 6 twists in my envelope so will have to send the other two seperate, will get them out tomorrow.[/I]

If your ok with 6 twists then dont worry about the other two.. Save the postage !!

List of swappers to date:

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists
7. Fraew - 6 sets / 8 twists
8. Squires1042 - 6 sets / 8 twists
9. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
10. LillyG - 6 sets
11. Dottie Dodge - 6 sets / 8 twists
12. Linda58 - 6 sets 8 Twists
13. Lauriejo - 4 sets / 2 twists
14. Tracibug - 6 sets / ?? Twist

let me know if I missed anyone..
*** remember these are DUE by the LAST business day in January!!!!! ****


we still have plenty of room for more swappers that would like to join us..

On their way to you.

Sorry must have been in the 6 and 6 mode.

Last night I went through all my twists from previous swaps, Yellow and Orange are the largest stacks. I also have quite a few with polka dots and bright prints.

I am looking forward to getting the charms to see what I can come up with using them and the 10.5" squares. Love scrappy quilts and these are great to take to quilt retreats when you don't want to spend a lot of time thinking about what to do.

Thanks to everyone who does this and to our organizer as well.

I love these swaps.. And as long as Im having fun Ill continue these swaps.. :thumbup:
So far Ive used my holiday, polka dots, my vintage colors (IE:dirty pinks, muted colors) and my oranges from my swaps.
I think im hoarding the 30's, CW, batiks, neutrals and black & whites.. If i use them then then i wont have them anymore.. See my dilemma? ;) lol..

OK so here is the list of swappers- WE ARE CLOSED FOR SIGNUPS- You may send them in at your earliest convenience..
Just remember they MUST BE IN HAND BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF JAN !!!!!



Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists - Received 1/17
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists- Received 1/17
7. Fraew - 6 sets / 8 twists
8. Squires1042 - 6 sets / 8 twists
9. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
10. LillyG - 6 sets
11. Dottie Dodge - 6 sets / 8 twists
12. Linda58 - 6 sets 8 Twists
13. Lauriejo - 4 sets / 2 twists
14. Tracibug - 6 sets / ?? Twist

Me
1. Yosamitesa - 6 sets / 0 Twist
2. SheriR - 6 sets / 8 Twists
3. Purplecat - 3 sets / 3 Twists - Received 1/18
4. Jojo4 - 6 sets / 8 Twists - Received 1/17
5. DoriDes - 6 sets / 8 twists- Received 1/18
6. Katfish - 6 sets / 8 twists- Received 1/17
7. Fraew - 6 sets / 8 twists
8. Squires1042 - 6 sets / 8 twists -Received 1/17
9. MrsSherbert - 6 sets
10. LillyG - 6 sets
11. Dottie Dodge - 6 sets / 8 twists
12. Linda58 - 6 sets 8 Twists
13. Lauriejo - 4 sets / 2 twists
14. Tracibug - 6 sets / ?? Twist


list of packages in house ....