So....how are y'all coming along. Has everyone checked in?? If not, please PM me ASAP. Thanks!! :D

Yep, everyone has checked in. We're all working hard on our rows and hoping to start mailing a little early.

I need to put my sewing studio back together, go fabric shopping again, however I will have company this upcoming week.so no sewing for me. I have a plan, that is the beginning.

cuppy

Ok how is everyone coming along, we have about 5 more weeks or so , December 1 will be here soon, and then we need to have them mailed. Mine is going to be a rather simple row. Going on vacation this upcoming week, and will look around for something else to add to it. I want to complete it soon. So many choices. Really looking forward, has anyone changed there themes,please let me know ,cause I am sorting through fabrics according to your themes!

cuppy

Nope, I'm still a scrappy triple irish chain. I will be forwarding the grey fabric for the background to each person so they will be able to keep the same color throughout the quilt. We were looking at maybe moving our date up to November 1st if possible. I think most of us have completed our rows and it might be fun to work on another row.

Let us know if you are able to findyour next piece. I don't know about everyone else but I'm excited to see everyone's rows! :)

That's way more organized than I am. I won't even try to sort through my fabrics until I have the row in my hand. I'm good at selecting colors, but not that good, And, Sauki, yes, I am ready to ship in November - how 'bout everyone else? Cuppy, did you see the date change? and, no, I haven't changed my theme - Scrappy cats.

What's happening everyone?????? Our thread here is way too quiet. Is the November 1st mail date still good?????????

It's good for me. I think everyone is busily working on their rows. Mine is finished and I will be mailing mine on Nov. 1st. Everyone else?

Hey everyone, how are the rows coming? I believe everyone agreed to send by Nov. 1st. I'm ready and I can't wait to see everyone's versions of the rows. Please chime in and let everyone know when you'll be mailing. Also, if you don't remember who you're mailing to, let me know. If you don't have the address any longer, please let me know.

Thanks for ensuring we all get our quilts moving and being worked on and we are all having fun doing it. :)

we have a lot of storms here, and dont think I will get to the post office to get my stuff mailed out by the 1st.... power outages, and the canal is probably going to flood, so that leaves me stranded....

Girlscouts1, it's understandable that you may need a few extra days due to the big storm. No worries. Just wanted to touch base with everyone and see if we were all still on track. Mail as soon as you are able to do so. Thanks for checking in. :)

Recommendation that if you are not mailing on the 1st of November (storms, not finished, whatever), contact 1) Sauki1 and 2) the person to whom you are mailing. That way, our illustrious leader knows what's happenin' as does your recipient.
I am getting my box ready to go today and it will be in the mail later this week. I mail to you Sauki1, so will be sending a PM when it's on it's way to you - or we could just plan to meet for lunch 1/2 way and I'll give it to you. Except, I really don't know where Hinesville is. My sister is in Covington and we've met for lunch in Chattanooga.

I see the date has been moved up, well maybe I can get row mailed by the end of first week, in November. I have had company, and been on vacation. I had a few other deadlines prior to this one. I will be able to mail around 10th Nov. I thought we had deadliny as Dec.1.

cuppy

We do Cuppy. We had all discussed about a month ago, that the deadline out at Dec. 1st was quite far off and most had completed their rows and were eager to send. I think Vanogay is right. Please let me know when you are mailing so that I can notify your partner. Also, it would be a good idea to PM your partner to let them know as well.

1/2 way for me would be a several hour drive. I'm near Savannah on the SE corner of GA. I'm not sure where Covington is as I'm a fairly new transplant here. :) Thank you for the offer though :)

Covington is about 40 miles east of Atlanta. And, half way to my sister was a 3 hour drive for us. We started out trying to meet for lunch about every 6 weeks after years of living way far apart. That didn't really work as their drive through Atlanta was way more stressful than our 3 hours on the freeway. Will mail and - as I said, PM you when it's on it's way.

All OK, I should have row completed this weekend, will we always be one month ahead for mail date, just want to put on my calendar. I will pm my partner.


cuppy

Got your PM Cuppy. Don't know about always one month early - Sauki1??? But, joy, oh, joy - my row is in an envelope to mail today. Has label, check, has journal, check, has sashings, check. One word by way of apology - my 'journal' is really a mess. Remember I broke my arm (my dominant arm - my writing arm, my eating arm) and everything I do now is with my other arm - my right. Even type with just one hand. I guess the nuns in school were preparing me for this day, because I can sorta write with my right hand, but it's not great - you'll see when you get the journal. PLEASE Excuse the writing and if you can't read it - PM and I'll try to interpret!!!! Sauki1, I'll PM after the package is actually posted but planning to hit the PO after my PT this morning.

I don't think we agreed to send each time a month early it was just this first time. I think al of us would appreciate the 2 month time period to complete each row. This first time we all were just excited to get started.

Vanogay - working in a SNF for about 15 yrs, you get used to different types of handwriting. So, don't worry about it I'm sure I can get through it :). Thanks for the heads up about sending your package. I should be able to get mine out this weekend as well. Will PM my partner. :)

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Cuppy, are you sure the mailing envelopes will do? They should work for your first submission, but the second one you send will be two rows and the third will be three rows. Won't the work, with the journal be too much for that envelope? Just asking, in case. By the time we all get to row 3 or 4, I think we'll be working on a small box and of course by the time we get it returned, it'll be in a medium size box - or at least I would think so.[/QUOTE]

I"m not in your RR but you can get the large tyvec envelopes. They will hold a lot and shouldn't cost more than $12 to mail.

well Row 1 is on its way to Georgia. Now the excitement begins. Will be looking for the large tyvec envelopes to use for future mailings. Realized my 'journal' really wasn't a journal at all, but a list of 'what fors' on the quilt. DIdn't put anything about me or my family or what inspired me to do the scrappy cat. I may type something up and mail it to Sauki1 and have her include it in the little journal I sent with the quilt - how's that?
Well Cuppy, I'm waiting for yours to arrive and I'll get going on it. I have a dear friend who is helping me with my cutting and what have yous right now as I really can't use my left hand for much. She has been cutting or trimming or all that sort for me since I broke this arm and without her, I would have had to drop out. Most of the credit will have to go with her for all future rows.
Happy sewing all.

I will be sending my row out next week, Vanogay, I do need your address please pm me. My partner just pm me and will send hers to me around the 12th of the month, I have a primitive angel pattern already picked out.

cuppy

Just an update.... I will be on a cruise until 11/20, so I won't have any computer access until I return. I have received Vanogay's
row and I will be working on it when I return. It's beautiful already!

I have not heard from girlscouts1 or Lv2sew2011 in a little while. Ladies, if you could check in that would be great. I will need to mail soon and I just want to ensure we're all still on board. :)

Thanks! I will check back in once I have returned.

Angie

Row is on its way to Kathleen in TN. I have been waiting on a embroidery CD and it was on back order..mermaids.. and it has not arrived yet, it was promised to arrive by 20 of Nov. However we moved up the dates... so I am sending my row, however I still need to finish the embroidery. I guess I will have to finish when I receive it back. It is OK, nothing I can really do. Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I have so much to be thankful for... this group is one.

cuppy

Hope everyone has received there row! Sorry mine was late. thingd do not always work out the way we plan. My pal should be mailing this week to me.

I'm here, have not mailed yet waiting for pay day! But it's ready to go, sorry I'm late about mailing out things just got in the way and part of it is my health. I hope to mail it on the 26th...

Donna

Just to post on the thread - I did receive cuppy's row. It is hanging on my design wall and I have been busy searching for just the right fabric. I feel like Goldilocks - too hot, too cold, just right - too orange, too pink - oh, just right!!!!:p

I am sure I will like whatever you choose. horizontal rows please.. I will do embroidery on my row when it is returned, I have it all planned when I received the cd. I am still waiting on my partners, hopefully will receive it soon.

cuppy

It's on it's way Cuppy, I'm down in my back again and just haven't done much of anything! I mailed it today!
Donna

I want to wish all Merry Christmas! I am sure everyone is working on there rows. I am glad we all mailed early and received. cuppy

Hey Cuppy... Merry Christmas to you and everyone in the swap. I can't wait to start working on Vanogay's. I've decided to start in the new year. That way I can concentrate better on it. :)

I have been working on my row, did a paper designof what I want to do and have just started on cutting the fabrics, et al. Things are going along...Merry Christmas everyone.

I have not received the row that I'm suppose to work on just for the record, Cuppy just wondering did you get my row?

Ok I'm suppose to get it from girlscounts1 and read the problem, so I will be waiting patiently...LOL Hope things better for you!

Also wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas...God Bless
Donna

Lv2sew2011 Yes I received your row, I thought I sent a pm to you, so sorry if I did not. I have been busy with new puppy and finishing up with some other sewing projects. I will wait until New Year also to work on row, I do have my pattern already picked out. cuppy

What happens, Cuppy (as our fearless leader) if Girlscouts1 bows out? Did she send a row? What do we do?

Everyone, as of the 2nd of this month, Girlsouts1 has not dropped out. She had been busy with the big storm, then on a short vacation and had said she was going to send her package out that week. She may have gotten busy with the holidays and been unable to mail. I'll ask her again after the holiday and see where she is in the mailing process at that time.

If I don't hear at that time, I'll refer the matter to Jaba for guidance. :)

Enjoy your holidays everyone and we can get back to our sewing in the days after :D

Happy New Year! Everyone!!

Donna

Happy New Year! cuppy

GirlScout1 I got your row yesterday!

Donna

I sent mine to Girlscout1 on Friday, should be receiving soonish :). Just a reminder to all, if you send out rows, please either comment here or send a PM to me so I can ensure where tops are in the process.

Thanks all! Hope you're having fun with it. Our next deadline is fast approaching.

Reference the above postings (Sauki1 and Lv2Sew2011) were these first row or second. I'm ready to ship Row #2, but was holding on - now I'm confused.