New Bee November '17 Swap
 

I Love this idea! I already have a stack of fabrics to use for mine. I love anything Sindy designs. Fun, fun, fun!

This should be interesting. Rookie question - what do you use to fuse the pieces? And when you fuse them, do you fuse each piece or does the shape get put together and then fused? I have never done anything like this and I would like it to come out nice.

There are several fusible fabrics on the market such as "Wonder Under". The directions for each fusible is included when you purchase it. Good luck.

This looks interesting. Do we not see what we are making until we sign up? You mentioned a pattern but I don't see anything that shows what the block looks like.

me, either. I'd like to know how complicated before I decide whether or not to join....?

I’m not sure how complicated, but I just signed up and sent my e-mail address. I have winter themed fabric, does this include holiday fabric? I asked if we were to post pics of our blocks prior to mailing. I’m waiting answer. Normal swaps you can post pics if we chose to post a pic. It sounds like this could be a little mystery in our projects this time.

One last question? Are we going to get anymore block patterns for December? Just curious, so I can plan my quilt top. I know how I want to complete my top, but not how large yet. I was going to give it to a relative. Not use which one yet. I know we are all busy with the holidays approaching. Plus we have Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt starting November 24, 2017. FYI for members interested.

FYI, we will get the pattern via e-mail this time. It will not be posted on this thread. So you may want to send your e-mail to our hostess.

Sent you my info!

Could you clarify a bit on the 'Winter Themed'? Can it be holiday (like red/white/green) or are you looking more for winter as in blue/aqua/white? I have both, that I think can work. Maybe I could make some of each. :)

You may use that or mix it w/Christmas prints..Some of each would be fine. ;o)

I think this is posted in the wrong place. Shouldn't it be posted in the Blocks of the Month and Week?

Karen, this is just for November, to do something different, it IS a swap. ;o)

Jean

More Questions.. :) Thanks for answering.

Just to clarify:

We just need to fuse? Right? No sewing around the edges? I can do that! :)

And Embellishments: I don't have tons of other tid-bits (I just gave away a bunch of ribbon!), but I could definitely do buttons. And I have a little embroidery thread that could work it's way in there. That good?

And...Should they stay faceless? Maybe faceless would be good then each of us could choose to make our 'own' faces when we receive the blocks? With perhaps pens or embroidery etc...

Kristi, you don't need to 'sew' anything on..IF you want to include trim in the pkg..that's fine. I wouldn't do anything to the faces either. AND, yes to fuse only, and NO sewing..;o) Hope that answered everything.

OK! Great! Sounds like our main goal is to pick out pretty fabrics to go together! :)

I should be able to handle that:thumbup:

I have been studying the patterns and I notice an A on each picture but there aren't any A pieces to cut out. Could you please explain what the A stands for?

Me too! :)

I was a little worried about it being applique and being able to finish it but with Jean's newest update, I should be just fine :)

Well I sure hope so.. As I've said, if anyone has questions, email me and I'll do what I can to help.. ;o)

J

She's a great help too! Answered lots of my questions! THANKS so much. Can't wait to work on my cuties. It's so hard to not post pictures!!! :D

LOLO Thanks Kristi.... Just hang in there, ya can post pictures when you receive yours.. :)

J

I will be ready to start my blocks on Saturday. Today I bought some fabric in a flesh tone, but I should have plenty to do the rest of the blocks.

I got 4 fused tonight! They look adorable hanging on my design wall!

Kristi, you are way ahead of me, I am still making fabric choices:-) Hopefully I will get to them Sunday.

I had a little pile of fabric left over from a Christmas quilt I'm making for my sister. It was real easy to pick up and get started! I don't 'stash' holiday fabric. And I've got a wedding to attend that's close to our deadline, so I'm hoping to get it ready before I have to go! Nothing like a deadline!!! :eek:

That's great Kristijoy, so glad you decided you could do it.. ;o) Applique becomes addictive. I really enjoy it. I just finished a large wall hanging, & am working on another for Autumn. The more you work w/it, the easier it is to do..:)

I was up early so I cut out a bunch of pieces! Now to fuse them on! :)

Oh they turned out so cute! Thanks for cheering me on! I'm hoping to get them sent by the end of the week, then I can go on my trip knowing I'll have some awaiting me when I return!

:thumbup: Hooraaaayyyyy... Aren't they cute? I got another couple made today too. Great job.

I'm with you on applique becoming addictive. I made An Affair of the Heart quilt through the board and it was all hand turn needle work with hand embroidery. It was hard work but well worth the effort. I get more compliments on that quilt than any other I have made. I then made a Sun Bonnet Sue quilt for one of my GGDs and I used machine applique. It was darling. This will make a very pretty wall hanging for my sewing room. I have my fabric on my cutting table and that is my goal for this afternoon. Thanks for the patterns.

I have all of my pieces cut, now they will need to be fused. Took me back to a time when I used to cut out the clothes for my paper dolls!

My Christmas/holiday fabric is very limited here in Alabama, the majority of my fabrics are back in Wisconsin, so I am trying to make the best out of the fabric I have here.

Five done. Applique is usually not my thing. But these are going well and looking good!

I have my pattern printed out. This week I will work on selecting fabric and cutting out and making the cutties. My goal to mail out by end of next week. I miss seeing pics, but love the mystery of this project. It will be like an early Christmas present.

Thank-you Jan for hosting this.:):thumbup:

That's great Chasezzz...remember, there is no sewing on this project...not until you receive the final package. ;o)

LOLO Happylab, I hope you meant Jean...and you're welcome..

That was my exact thought - paper dolls! I have almost everything cut out, I have not fiddled with little tiny pieces like this in ages. I do not think I will finish tonight, I need to give my hand a break:-)

I have all mine traced and ready to fuse. My fabrics have all been chosen. I can't wait to see what everybody is using. These are going to make a great wall hanging.