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Everyone - please include your QB screen name as well as your real name on the outside and the inside of your package. It's a real challenge to keep straight who is sending what.
Thanks - - - Jane |
Update for Batiks:
Billi – 2 sets Createfourpaws – 6 sets Deenatoo - 6 sets Givio – 6 sets Groovy Pieces - 6 sets Happylab – 6 sets Jaba – 6 sets Jojo4 – 6 sets Khuxford – 3 sets Nelco – 2 sets Purplecat – 6 sets Tumdarra – 6 sets Drangfly Nana – 6 sets Hairquilt – 2 sets We're up to 14 and still have sign-ups til the end of January. Yeah!!! Jane |
Don't see my name on there yet. Will see how many sets after I get done with this round (black/white/ bright). Love batiks!!!
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Originally Posted by mom-6
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Don't see my name on there yet. Will see how many sets after I get done with this round (black/white/ bright). Love batiks!!!
Jane |
Do the d4p blocks need to be made for the set(s) before signing up?
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Originally Posted by starshine
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Do the d4p blocks need to be made for the set(s) before signing up?
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I would like to sign up for 6 sets also. I so love a challenge and I love making blocks and I love swapping.
Happy New Years to all my quilting buddies. Bonnie |
Finished my prototype!
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1 down, 17 to go. Just testing out the pattern. Looks not square in the photo, but it is!
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that works! looks fantastic .... and as you say "only 17 to go". I gotta' get going here.
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Bonnie, Happy New Year! And HNY to all! :-)
I've got my 4 patches all sewn. Starting to cut them for the next step. Starshine, it seems to be a quick block to make. If you haven't tried this pattern yet, it's very nice! |
Khuxford, Love that swirly brown! I don't think I've seen that dot batik before. Your points look great! :-)))
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Originally Posted by starshine
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Do the d4p blocks need to be made for the set(s) before signing up?
Come play with us! We have a blast. Jane |
Update:
Billi – 2 sets Createfourpaws – 6 sets Deenatoo - 6 sets Dragonfly Nana – 6 sets Givio – 6 sets Groovy Pieces - 6 sets Hairquilt – 2 sets Happylab – 6 sets Jaba – 6 sets Jojo4 – 6 sets Khuxford – 3 sets Mom-6 ?? sets Nelco – 2 sets Purplecat – 6 sets Tumdarra – 6 sets Nurse Bonnie – 6 sets We have 16 and counting! Jane |
Been eyeing this swap. Have not attempted a sew swap. This is my first.
I like to do 6 sets. That means 6 baggies of 6 blocks in each baggie and Each baggie is to use different batik. right? I think the question was asked if we are getting one of our own back. I usually make extra for myself hoping the 6 I get back are different so I get the variety. am I just signing up for January or is it a year long swap? |
Sewmany, Yes, the variety of fabric prints to come back to you from the swap is what's fun. :-)
Each month Jane made a new theme... You can do each month separately. I hope she has enough themes to continue all year though! |
I did my prototype with no problem. Then had a cutting problem with one and a sewing together problem with another. It really is an easy block. I think I just had one of those days. So now back to the drawing board-(sewing machine). I hope the piecing gods are watching over me.
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I think using just 2 different fabrics over 4 will be much easier. I am having more problems with the b/w/ brights. I will be cutting my fabric for the batiks next weekend.
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I'm gonna be a woos and only sign up for 1 set, because my husband is getting transferred out of state, so at some point I'm going to be moving lol
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😃Yea! I'm over halfway done. All four patches stitched together, three sets totally completed, and one of each of the final three sets done.
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Welcome Short and Sweet! One set will be fun for you! I used 6 blocks to make the front of a pillowcase (well, I used a zipper, so it's sort of like a pillow cover). One set could also make a cute table runner-- or whatever you can imagine! :-)
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Oops! This post about being nearly done should have been on the black/white/bright one. Haven't started on the batiks yet.
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I haven't decided on a table runner or a dresser scarf yet, lol i'll have to give it some thought
Originally Posted by givio
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Welcome Short and Sweet! One set will be fun for you! I used 6 blocks to make the front of a pillowcase (well, I used a zipper, so it's sort of like a pillow cover). One set could also make a cute table runner-- or whatever you can imagine! :-)
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Just a quick question. The directions say to make the cuts one inch off the center seams, or wider to vary the look. I am assuming you want it kept to the one inch cuts?
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Short an Sweet, assumption correct. We are doing the 1" cut from the center seam.
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ok, in for 3 sets of batiks
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tubsfam, Welcome! We have quite a big group this time!
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Good morning & Happy New Year!
The February swap is posted and it has a fun 'twist' to the block. Hope you like it! Jane |
I've never made this block before so I am making a couple before deciding if I am up for this. I have one question. How do you press the seams on the 4 patch? Open?
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Originally Posted by CRO
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I've never made this block before so I am making a couple before deciding if I am up for this. I have one question. How do you press the seams on the 4 patch? Open?
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k I thought I was mis-reading but... the February deadlines are the same as the January guidelines?
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I pressed to one side. The seams are a very scant 1/4" making it more difficult to press open and keep open. I think I would have to use starch to keep such a small seam open...
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OK I'm gonna bite the bullet and do 3 sets. It really isn't a hard block.
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Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
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k I thought I was mis-reading but... the February deadlines are the same as the January guidelines?
Jane |
I'm pressing mine to the dark side. Much easier to quilt on the long arm and I think your seams stay together better. Just an opinion...Started cutting out my batiks today, begin sewing tomorrow and now Valentine's, I better get in high gear and get to sewing.
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I just signed up. Can't wait to start sewing today
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Here's our latest update:
Billi – 2 sets Createfourpaws – 6 sets Cro - 3 sets Deenatoo - 6 sets Dragonfly Nana – 6 sets Givio – 6 sets Groovy Pieces - 6 sets Hairquilt – 2 sets Happylab – 6 sets Jaba – 6 sets Jojo4 – 6 sets Khuxford – 3 sets Marcialee 2 sets Mom-6 - 6 sets Nelco – 3 sets Nurse Bonnie – 6 sets Purplecat – 6 sets Sewmany – 6 sets Short an Sweet - 1 set Tubsfam – 3 sets Tumdarra – 6 sets Amazing!! We have 21 swappers. Just amazing! Please label your quilt blocks. Due date is Feb 28th. Thanks - - - Jane |
please put me in for 2 sets, i'm ready to put the pedal to the metal!
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Checking in
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Have been sewing my sets today and a little yesterday but have 3 sets done and starting the 4th. Will post when they are done so you can see what I'm sending. Starting to snow again like crazy, no way am I going outside so I will sew!! Good excuse don't you think?
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Originally Posted by glasqlts
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please put me in for 2 sets, i'm ready to put the pedal to the metal!
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