Red/White/Blue Swap

12 1/2 inch UNFINISHED Red/ White/Blue sampler blocks.

Please use 100% pre-washed cotton (required) and make sure your blocks measure 12 ½".

You make 12 blocks, all alike and send them to me along with a self addressed, stamped envelope for return postage... what ever it cost to send it to me, it will cost to return your blocks to you...so be sure to put enough postage on your envelope.

Please let me know which block you will be making so we avoid having duplicate blocks.

I will send you back one of your blocks and one each of 11 different blocks..

Please mark EACH ONE of your blocks with a little slip of paper pinned to each block , or a sticky label can be used. Please include your message board id , your real name (optional) and the block name .

If you want to make multiple sets, just make sure you have 12 blocks of each pattern. You will receive back as many as you send.

Sign up closes May 15, 2010

Mail your blocks to Deb Watkins by May 31, 2010, please pm her for her address.

She will mail them back out by June 15, 2010 or as close to that as possible.

The activity page can be found here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...jsp?gracnum=29

OK, I'm game!!! Sign me up!! I have a really cool block from Quilters Cache; Dewey's Victory.

How could I possibly pass this one up?

I'll do 3 sets:

Ohio Star
Shoo Fly
Chimneys & Cornerstones (quilterscache)

Definitely count me in! Not sure how many sets yet though, or indeed what pattern. I'll confirm when I know :-)

Count me in too. I really need another project like a hole in my head, but these swaps are so fun. I will chosse my block and let you know which one I do.

I have been having trouble with my flying geese blocks so I changed my block again, This is the the block I am making for sure I got it out of Fons and Porter book, I didn't sew it together yet , I am just wanting you all think about it. lynnie
Chain link


I am updating my block its Chain Link and Buckeye beauty so I am in 2 sets

I would like to join the swap too, I would like to do the block Buckeye Beauty or Chain Link I will make two set of 12 blocks

I would like to sign up. I may make more than 1 set, but for my first set, I am going to make a block from an Anchors Away quilt. The quilt is in American Patchwork and Quilting, June 2009. I love this block and it is so easy and fun to make.

I will do 1 set for now called Sailing Ships . If I have time I will do another set

Fun!
I would like to do Contrary Wife, Variable Star, and Hole in the Barn Door.

Count me in, I will make 54-40 or Fight

I'm in!

Count me in I love red white and blue. Not sure what block(s) just yet. Will let ya know when I get the fabric.

Count me in. I'll do rail fence.

Sign me up. I will do "On the Oregon Trail" block (quilterscache) since I am from Oregon!

Ok, count me in too.
I want to do Goose Creek & Austin blocks from Quilters Cache.
I may do another set of something later if I have time.

Question: Do I need to do all 12 blocks of each pattern exactly the same colors?

you can switch up the colors if you want.

Good question...was wondering that myself.

Will do Cog's Block and Waterwheel Variation from Quilterscache.

OK...Red, White and Blue! I love it! Will choose block soon.

Another question :) Bright red white and blue, or dull (like reproductions)?

Ooo!! I am in!! I want do do a nine-patch variation (I love this block! lol) and something else I am sure lol

Will still do 'Louisiana', but not 'Baby Bud' - that was for the spring swap. Haven't decided on 2nd one yet.

I haven't picked out my fabric yet, but I have both dull repos and brights.

Hi, I'm new to the group and would like to join the swap if that's OK. If so I'd like to do Crossroads 2 and Ribbons Two from Quilter's Cashe.
Shelley

I want to make the red, white and blue blocks also. Just don't know which ones to do.

I would also like to be part of this swap, but I'm rather inexperienced and have only done 9-patch and just learned to do triangles. From one of the posts, it sounded like there should not be any duplicates. Any ideas or opinions. Should I sit this one out?

Nothing wrong with red/white/blue nine-patches as far as I'm concerned. I think they would look great in the patriotic quilt -- I like the one in your avatar.

Brenda,
There are a lot of simple blocks you can do. See examples below. If you need help pm me. We'd love to have you in the swap, it's open to ALL skill levels.

I'm also new, but I am having a great time with these swaps! Can I join? I would like to do a pin wheel block, is that ok? :oops: It's Forth of July-ish. Does it need to be solid colors? Or can it be Red with white stars? Or blue with white stripes?

The only color requirement is that it be red/white/blue. Solids and/or prints.

Thank you. It is my first queen size I made for my son and daughter-in-law. They chose the colors and patterns (all rustic, outdoors types). I noticed several people named blocks from the Quilter's Cache, so I went there and got some ideas. I would love to participate if the 9-patch is okay, I will work with that. Now I'm so excited! :-) Thanks for not turning me away. :-)

How cool are you to help me out? Oh, thank you, thank you. I love your suggestions too. Can't wait to shop for the fabrics. Does anyone know offhand how much yardage is needed for 12 squares at 12-1/2 inches? (I have to go back and check if it is 12 or 12-1/2 and am thinking a yard of each? I always get extra, just don't want to get too little) You are all the best!

sucker that I am- I'm in- Card Trick. I made this for a block exchange about 2 years ago and I did it in red, white and blue and I loved how it turned out.

If you get to doubles- let me know, I love doing the Ohio Star too.

You could do two sets lol

I love the 9 patch (see my avatar too, hee hee). It's such a classic and think it would be beautiful in this color scheme. Hope I get one of yours in the swap!

:thumbup:

Thanks norbana, will add to my "todo" list.

Speaking of your avatar, I have studied and studied it trying to figure out how you got such beautiful colors. I sure would love to have one just like it. I think it is striking. :-)

Thank you so much! It's all reds, yellows, greens, and blues (both mediums and darks). A pretty controlled pallette but my favorite colors to work with.

Thank you so much! It's all reds, yellows, greens, and blues (both mediums and darks). A pretty controlled pallette but my favorite colors to work with.

I'd love to do this. It is my first swap ever. I'll do "Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie" for sure and maybe another when done with those.