Yep. Gotcha. Just haven't updated my update yet. lol

Jane

I was planning on leaving it up to the swapper with minimal instruction/restriction. Will explain more when I post on the 20th.

Jane

Coming out like what?? Oh no!!! What can I do to help???

Jane

I vote Batiks also

I'll add my 2 cents ... batiks with black alternate blocks

December Swap
 

These are the blocks that I am working on to send for Dec swap.

I just got to ask why are there two Disappearing 4 Patch sites?

LOL - - - I didn't include the month in the intro line of the thread. My mistake! (learning curve) - - - I assure you, the next posting will have the MONTH so it will be clear. November is the 30's theme and December is black/white/brights theme. Now you know!!

The only thing I can see in the blocks you posted is in the 2nd one, you used a flowery print instead of a solidy-looking fabric. Otherwise, they look good to me. Love your black & white's and white & blacks!

Jane

fabulous orange and yellow/black and white block there wannabquilter! I like that color combination.

Thank You, MaryMo.

Update:

Creatfourpaws – 6 sets
Deenatoo - ??
Dragonflynana – 4 sets
groovy pieces – 4
jaba
lauriejo
Letsquilt - 2 sets
MaryMo 4-6 sets
mom-6 - ?
Muse&Sew - ?
Nelco – 6 sets
nurse bonnie – 6 sets
Pattia - 4? sets
Stitch124 – 2 sets
Wannabquilter – 4 sets

I think it's correct. If not, please let me know.

As for the vote for next months' theme, the Batiks have a commanding lead. If you want one of the other choices, speak up!! Your vote counts! LOL

Jane

Jane I'm in for 6 sets if you want to keep a tally

Thanks! Yes I am.

Jane

Since Batiks seem to be the overwhelming choice, here is the second part of the vote. Please vote for:

* 2 different colors per block
* 1 batik paired with solid black
* 1 batik paired with solid white

Thanks!

Jane

Ooh - jclinganrey you are making it a tough choice.....I will vote for 1 batik with black

but I do like the 2 different choice also.

Thanks for your vote(s). So far, 1 batik with solid black is the front runner. We'll see. . . .

Jane

One batik with black sounds good.

One batik with black for me too.

If anyone is interested... batiks 30% off now at [http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/bati...tialPage=true]

I initially thought 2 batiks with black but after auditioning some batiks I am in favor of 1 batik with black. Thanks Jane for giving us input in this decision.

I agree! Black with batiks could really be pretty! OOOhhhh black with red or pink batiks for Valentine's day colors. hhmmmmm

I have been watching this thread, debating with myself if I should join in the fun. These blocks will make great quilts! Found a link I thought I would share for more inspiration. Check it out www.northwestquilters.org/bom.html

Dottie dodge - thanks for the link. Lots of pretties there!

Booklady and Dottie Dodge - - we would love to have you come play with us. The December black/white/brights is still open! I'll post the January swap 12/20 and it's going to be BATIKS!! Lots of excitement about that one.

Great link, by the way. It's good to know 'like minds think alike'. LOL I have some very similar plans for February.

Jane

Awesome for the batiks.....one question....solid black or a black batik?

Cindy somewhere it was said Kona or Moda solid black

Do we get back one of our own blocks? Or should we make an extra one for us to keep?

Make an extra for yourself. I'd already asked this question too:thumbup:

I'm such a visual person, so since I've never made this particular block before I looked at wannaquilter's & jaba's beautiful blocks to see if I switched them correctly. The placement on their blocks is not the same, so which is right? Or does it even matter? Thanks for setting me straight!

I think they are the same. They are just laying a different way. Give one of the blocks a quarter turn and the placemnet is the same.

Dec. swap Brights fabric question
 

Ok -- I have a question about the 'brights' for the December swap. I was thinking the brights are really bright and not pastels or prints (except very small prints.)

Attached are the choices I'm using... no pastels or large prints on the bright fabrics. Are these good?

Please clarify?

Yes, brights, not pastels. I'll leave it to the group to decide about the small prints.

Jane

Stitch124, I think your brights read as solids-- which seemed to be the goal. They look similar to the example Jane posted at the beginning of this thread (post #2) and would blend well there with those blocks. Maybe not your red fabric so much as the others. I like your black on white choices and the 2 white on black choices that are on the bottom of the stack! Your blocks are going to look great! :-)

I agree with givio - those are wonderful colors

Maybe I need to change some of mine also to more bright. Let me know I can make some more blocks. I'm just a "matchy" person. I went from light to dark. Tell me which ones to change ladies.

I like your light to dark blocks Jaba!

Jaba, I like yours just the way they are.

Thank you ladies, but rules are rules and I really didn't even think brights to brights. Like I say I am a "matchy" type person and quilter and etc.... Jane please tell me if these need to be changed, I can do that.

I know what you mean Jaba. I am like that myself and sometimes it is a pain in the butt when you "just have to" change or re-do things. :D

Solid black please. Kona and Moda Bella are examples of course.

Jane