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jclinganrey 03-02-2018 12:37 PM

March Paper Pieced Kaleidoscope Block Swap
 
Welcome to our Paper Pieced Kaleidoscope block swap. We will be making 6 1/2" unfinished blocks using the free pattern and template from Quilters Cache:


http://www.quilterscache.com/images4...oscopetemp.gif

The template and instructions will make
one kaleidoscope block measuring 6 1/2" unfinished.



We need a minimum of 6 swappers in order for this to be a 'go'.
Please print out lots of copies of the template as we will be making lots and lots of
Kaleidoscope quilt blocks!! If you look online you'll see that the success of these quilts depends on High Contrast. Let's step it up a little bit for this swap and each make
32 blocks - 16 light/dark and 16 dark/light.

Each swapper may decide paper on/paper off - either one is fine. Each swapper may use whatever mailing method is most cost-effective
as long as you make sure to pay for return postage
.

I encourage each swapper to use a variety of different fabrics in your various
kaleidoscope blocks. Each block is to have a max of 3 different fabrics; one light, one dark and light/neutral corners.


Please PM me with:

Your screen name
Your real name
Address/city/state/zip

Our mailing deadline will be Friday April 27, 2018. This will allow all of us plenty of time to finish and mail our blocks. Please use whatever mailing method is most cost effective for you as long as you include/pay for return postage. ((or pay for the postage and put it on your return envelope)). It depends on what your PO will allow you to do.
Please Label Your Quilt Blocks. Any blocks not labeled will be returned unswapped.

This is going to be loads of fun! Let's Go!!


Jane

glasqlts 03-03-2018 08:57 AM

here we go again, I'm in.

jclinganrey 03-03-2018 09:20 AM

LOL - glasqlts. You're so funny.

jclinganrey 03-04-2018 04:27 PM

I noticed that several of the blocks, some of mine as well, didn't have enough contrast when set with other quilt blocks. So, in this next swap, let's all really focus on strong contrast light/dark and dark/light.

It's fun to take a picture with my camera and switch it to black & white to really see the contrast & see the circles our blocks create.

I hope we get a good turnout for this swap!


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