Deb, I found the extra swap block we did. Thank you so much, it is beautiful, it will go really great with my swap for this month. Thanks, sorry I didn't thank you for it...crazy life we live...Jackie

Oh boy, I love the color of Charisma's block, and the pattern is a eye stopper.

I got the cutest block and needle keeper from Karielt today. Thank you bunches and bunches!

I'm so glad you like it. I hope it works... Sorry I couldn't find any bee fabric.

Aww so cute! Love it!

TINK121272 (Nancy) your block is on it's way...I finally got it in the mail...be on the lookout. I am technecially challenged so if you want everyone to see you will have to post a picture....I guess I am going to have to break down and buy a camera (I am and old fashioned photographer I love my 35mm film camera) and learn how to post pictures...LOL

Adorable bee block

KathyN your quilt is on the way. Do you want me to post pictures or will you?

Woops, posted to wrong thread.

When do we get our new partners?? This weekend?? I'm ready! Can you tell??

I'm new to this swap thing. Can someone tell me if I am supposed to post the picture of the block I made to send to my swap partner for the month? It is ready for the mailbox.

Most people are posting a pic of what they receive. Otherwise the recipient doesn't get a lovely "surprise" in the mail - and we all love opening those surprises.

P.S. Great block Karielt.

It is good to take a picture, just in case your partner has camera problems and can't post a pic when she recieves the block. Ask me how I know... :oops:

Yes, I like my sender to post if they can, my camera acts up at the most inopportune times!

Is anyone still visiting the monthly giveaway blog? I still cannot post to it. I sent a July block, but wondered if I should have since I have not heard of anyone receiving anything for the past few months.

I sent my first 6 months in one hit and had intended doing the same for the next 6 months, but BRT has not read my PM from 22 June asking if it was going ahead and Madeinmaine was not sure if it was continuing so I haven't sent anything.

Where do I find this blog?
Thanks!

great looking blocks everyone I got dropped from the thread again so had to go back and read from the 25th forward.
Aug is upon us and and I'm sure MadeinMain will be sending out new partners anytime. I'm behind before we get started this next time I think.
Muriel

KHerrin I received your block today! I love it, thank you so much for my fancy dresden plate. I can't believe all this is hand sewn.

sorry it is a little blurry I took the pic with my blackberry so I could get it online now!!!

Glad you like it tink...it is all hand done...I started doing that particular block when I was 6 or 7 years old...my grandmother taught me...that was ooooh 57 years ago...I have had a lot of practice...LOL Glad you like it!

I received my 2 blocks from KAREN yesterday.Hand Embroidery in center block is wonderful.
AnneR

Just wanted to let all of you know that I met MadeinMaine at the Maine Quilt Show yesterday and she is as sweet in person as she is on the board. A true gem of a person! We are lucky to have her hostess this swap.

Since we haven't got our partners for August yet I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be out of town until the 7th. That way if my new swap partner PM's me she/he won't think I am ignoring them. I will be a counselor at a summer camp for kids with physical disabilities. We are going to take them 12 miles into the back country for some wilderness camping. I'm looking forward to it!

It is so much fun to meet board members in person. I was able to meet Ritzquilt this summer when they visited Alaska. We've really struck up a nice friendship since and chat often.

Tink, I love your Dresden plate block, one of these years I want to make a wallhanging from the 5 inch dresdens, I've seen them and they are really cute.
My sil once made a small wallhanging that was a dresdan heart. But I've never seen or been able to find the pattern.
Muriel

Blueribbontoes Your block is on the way!

0310 0480 00033447 3705

These are beautiful blocks! I especially like the one on the right.

These blocks are really great! I love the embroidery!

I just received my July block from Crafterbarbara. I just love it!!! It is machine appliqued black eyed susan. Perfect for my garden theme. Thanks so much Barbara. The second block is the block that I sent to Barbara.

I also did an extra swap with Crj caroline. It was so exciting because She lives in Las Vegas and I was going on my vacation to Las Vegas and we met up and exchanged blocks in person!!! How fun is that!! She is a sweet lady and I enjoyed her company over breakfast. She is very talented and I love the block she did for me. She also gave me a little piece of Vegas to take home with me. Thank so Much Caroline!!!!!!!

Loved the daisy block and the thistle(?) block.

Yeah, being on this board is like having family all over the world. You might not know them but they are there.

Deb, I think the block under SDParent, the second one with the bronze/cream and green dragonflies was mine I sent to you. Didn't want you to think I didn't send it in,. Jackie

ELLY,

I see we are partner's for August!! :thumbup: Yeah!! :D I am excited to get started on your block. Let's see, what can I sew up for you this month? :D
Cheryl
sulabug
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My blocks came today from Winter012 . . . we agreed to swap 2 blocks and these are fabulous! The perfect start to my new 1930s collection. She even used traditional 1930s blocks. Thanks so much, Sherri! I love them both! :-D :-D

GREETINGS!!
The PMs for August partners have all been sent. Welcome to the new swappers who have joined our fun this month: quilting Carol, cjr, WilliP, JacquelineVH, Aully, simplecomforts.
We all know the rules, but as a reminder > please remember the Golden Rule when you send your partner a block and be sure that it measures 12 1/2" square. Secondly, please communicate with your partner somewhere along the way. And most importantly, have fun making a new friend!
Please let me know if there are any questions or problems.
HAPPY SWAPPING~
shirley (Made in Maine)

This is the fabulous block I received from Abonda for my iris collection. Her fussy cut iris blossom petals and color choices are magnificent. Thank you so much, Abonda. I love it!
shirley

Please put a * by my name as I am willing to do extra swaps if anyone is interested. Thanks so much!

Love it!

Thanks so much for including me in this! I am so excited :lol:

Love them! :)

OMG that Iris block is breath taking.