I can do two blocks also. I tend to sit down and sew all the blocks in 2-3 days so 12 or 24, it won't matter since it's 2 of the same thing each time. Just let me know what we decide.

I started cutting my sample block (rick rack) and a f8 will not work for the black. Would anyone be apposed to using your own black and I send the colors I would like to each in each block?

And I will do 2 blocks if needed.

My sis may join the group. She will let me know tomorrow after she sleeps on it.

Nelco:

Are you going to be happy with all different shades of black as the background? I know in my stash alone, the stack of black FQ have many different shades from black/black to a blueish/black even though they are mostly moda bought at different times from Hannocks. Something to mull over.

To do one block it looks like it would take about a 12" x 26" piece of black (if you cut very carefully) so it would be safer to imagine a 13" x 26" in case it wasn't squared off.
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y couldnt you just send us the needed amount of black with alittle extra just in case or would others object i wouldnt

I can do what ever any and all decide. I am very flexible. I tried my pattern and it was not hard to do at all. Of course, I am not perfect so you can see it is a little wonky in parts but I don't think it will matter at all. It doesn't matter to me. Here is a picture.
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OK, I will give my block another try today and keep record of how much I use for the black.

I signed up again and I am so looking forward to this swap. Here's my 1st thought on my fabric and block. Please let me know what you think and if this is doable for everyone?

I was thinking of the Jacob's ladder, from Quilter's Cache patterns. I would provide the background fabrics and everyone else provides the different scraps of either blue, purple or green. It can have other colors with the main colors. I am requesting you make each block scrappy, with more than 1 color. I was hoping each piece could be a different fabric and or color. Another words the scrapper the block the better. I was wanting to make this an adult quilt. So please no child's fabric or solids.

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[TD]Jarenie[/TD]
[TD]? you whooooo.... any hints???[/TD]
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[TD]Moonwork42029[/TD]
[TD]http://www.quilterscache.com/L/LouisianaBlock.html[/TD]
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[TD]Celandine[/TD]
[TD]http://www.quilterscache.com/S/StarflowerBlock.html[/TD]
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[TD]ljdugas31[/TD]
[TD]revised: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AnniesChoiceBlock.html[/TD]
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[TD]travelinggramma[/TD]
[TD]http://www.quilterscache.com/M/MyBlueHeavenBlock.html[/TD]
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[TD]http://www.quilterscache.com/P/PlaitedBlockBlock.html[/TD]
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[TD]http://www.pieceandquilt.com/2011/04...r-month-3.html[/TD]
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[TD]Craftyone27

Happy Lab

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[TD]? come on... you know you want to

New 2-15 http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JacobsLadderBlock.html

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Love Jacob's Ladder! One of my favorites :)

http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...23-510373t.jpg http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums19323.html

Here is my sample block. I posted pic of how I cut the black on my page.