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Chele 08-21-2011 03:17 PM

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Sign up time for the Quilting Board's 27th Doll Quilt Swap.

All levels of quilters are welcome to play with us. We're just here to have fun. It's a great chance to practice a new technique, use up your scraps and/or stash, buy some new fabric, and make new quilty friends. Here are the details:

Doll Quilt Swap #27 -- September 2011
We have a theme this month! Themes are always optional. I want you to have fun, so if you have something else in mind, go for it. But...if you want a theme, we have a fun one: it's Black and White with a Pop of Color.

DOLL QUILT SWAP GUIDELINES

SIZE: from 12”x12” to 24”x24”…any size or shape in between. If your finished quilt measures 24" x 26", or 11" x 13" it's fine. No worries or excessive rules for this swap.

MATERIALS: natural fibers/cotton, wool, linen.

EMBELLISHMENTS: if you want to use them, feel free…beads, rickrack, buttons, doilies, ribbon, lace…anything or nothing at all.

CONSTRUCTION: Pieced, appliquéd, wholecloth; quilted by hand or machine; and bound.

LABEL: It is recommended that you attach a label to the back of your quilt. A label is a nice addition to any handmade quilt. You can even sign the back of your quilt with your name and date. Whether or not you decide to label your quilt, please do include a note with your quilt with your Quilting Board name so that your partner can thank you.

MANNERS: Please remember to thank your partner. Just a simple post is great. It also lets me know you've received a quilt so I can mark my records and make sure everyone receives a quilt. If you are unable to post a picture, please ask your partner to do so. Much of the fun is seeing everyone's creations.

PARTNERS: You will be paired with a partner for this swap. You will make a quilt for your partner and your partner will make a quilt for you.

DUE DATE: The deadline for all quilts to be sent is September 30, 2011. If this deadline seems tight for you, or you have a busy month, consider making a quilt for the next swap and having it ready to go. You'll get two months to create and less pressure.

COMMUNICATION: If for any reason you cannot meet the deadline or you need to drop out of this swap, please let me know as soon as you know. If you communicate any setbacks with me I can make sure things work out favorably for you and your partner, no hard feelings.

SIGN UP: Sign up begins today and ends August 31, 2011. I’ll assign partners after that date. The group activity thread can be found here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/group_a...sp?gracnum=196

If you would like to sign up, you can respond to this thread or PM me. Please let me know if you are willing to send internationally as we have a few swappers outside of the US.

Here are some links for ideas:

Our August Swap: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-139405-1.htm
Our July Swap: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-132569-1.htm
Our June Swap: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-124322-1.htm

Looking forward to another fun swap! Join us and prepare to have fun!

Wonky Stars in Black and White with a Pop of Color
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Granny Quilter 08-21-2011 03:30 PM

I would like to, and I think it would be fun to have a partner outside the country. PM me ( I'm new and I can aanswer PMs but haven't figured out how to send them.
Alicia

catrancher 08-21-2011 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
I would like to, and I think it would be fun to have a partner outside the country. PM me ( I'm new and I can aanswer PMs but haven't figured out how to send them.
Alicia

Click on the person's username, find where it says "send pm" click, and send away.

emc1118 08-21-2011 03:47 PM

Count me in, I think I am all caught up on my swaps. Need any other information? I can ship internationally.

QuiltnCowgirl 08-21-2011 03:51 PM

Count me in again and I think I am ready to try international!

oksewglad 08-21-2011 04:10 PM

Hm--black and white. Oh know I may have to go buy fabric!! Good excuse right? Sign me up. G

jillnjo 08-21-2011 05:21 PM

I'm in, too! Black and white sounds fun!

goldsberry921 08-21-2011 05:41 PM

Count me in... AGAIN!! LOL as if my arm was being twisted!

dorrell ann 08-21-2011 08:26 PM

Count me in.

Donna H-M 08-22-2011 04:44 AM

I was thinking of doing this swap. I looked a previous ones done. It looks like not all are geared to children? And also saw where some people sent extra little gifts, is that the norm? Thanks.....Donna

Ms Grace 08-22-2011 04:56 AM

Chele,
Count me in.....again
The black and white theme sounds fun!
I already have some ideas in my head. 8-) :wink:

I will need to buy more black fabric though.
You are making me go to my LQS! :roll: :thumbup:
Thanks Chele!! :D

Ok Darla 08-22-2011 05:15 AM

Count me in. Love this swap. Thanks

Chele 08-22-2011 06:40 AM


Originally Posted by Donna H-M
I was thinking of doing this swap. I looked a previous ones done. It looks like not all are geared to children? And also saw where some people sent extra little gifts, is that the norm? Thanks.....Donna

I've always wished I had called this the "Miniature" quilt swap. Dolls scare me. ;) The quilts we swap are just small in size. Not necessarily geared to children or dolls, unless you want them to be. The extra gifts are optional and never expected. One thing for certain is that we have tons of fun making these mini quilts. The creativity is amazing.

dyer804 08-22-2011 08:55 AM

Just one "pop" color or several like the example? Maybe either? I'm probably over thinking this!

Ms Grace 08-22-2011 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by dyer804
Just one "pop" color or several like the example? Maybe either? I'm probably over thinking this!

Good question! :-D
Was just wondering the same thing. Trying to decide what I want to make. :roll:

Chele 08-22-2011 09:14 AM

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One pop or multiple pops of color with black and white. You know I run a loose ship! ;)

Or, you can do your own thing like purple poodles riding chocolate donuts with sprinkles.

Made by Dragonfly Nana
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Ms Grace 08-22-2011 10:35 AM

I'm going with one pop. :wink:
I think I know what I'll be making. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone this month and making something a little more "modern" :roll: .......

Krystyna 08-22-2011 12:49 PM

YAY!!! Black and White! Now I have an excuse to go buy fabric. :-P

Krystyna 08-22-2011 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by Chele
Or, you can do your own thing like purple poodles riding chocolate donuts with sprinkles.

What the heck??? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Dragonfly Nana, you're the BEST! That one gave me a good laugh!

oksewglad 08-22-2011 01:16 PM


Originally Posted by Ms Grace
I'm going with one pop. :wink:
I think I know what I'll be making. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone this month and making something a little more "modern" :roll: .......

I went to town today and the car swerved right in front of the LQS and wham I was parked right in front. Well I had no recourse but to go in. I found some black and white fabric, a chunk of white and a little bit of pop color--now is that lemon-lime, orange soda, raspberry fizz, Nehi grape ....? no damage was done to the car or anyone else while my car took control and had a mind of it's own :shock: :shock: :shock: Guess my car also was out its comfort zone, Jean :lol: :lol:

Chele 08-22-2011 01:29 PM

I'm glad nothing was harmed during the planning of your quilt! Your pocketbook might be a little scarred, but it will get over it!

shelburn 08-22-2011 02:09 PM

Chele, Thanks for remembering me. Am looking forward to this. I will try to get a blk and whte quilt done, but have a backup ready. So count me in!! Will also be open to international. Would love to meet someone for an internationa connection!! Thanks again! Shelia

Little RoO 08-22-2011 02:46 PM

Hi...please count me in...black and white....hum....thinking !!!!

sapdoggie 08-22-2011 03:47 PM

ME- ME I want to play again :wink: :wink: :wink:

I really need to get the other quilts hung up and show off the room, not be making more :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!: :!:

I just love getting a new quilt each month and making more friends.
I'll just use the hall when I run out of space in the sewing room.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

granofthree 08-22-2011 04:10 PM

I would like to added the the doll swap list.

Chele 08-22-2011 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by sapdoggie
ME- ME I want to play again :wink: :wink: :wink:

I really need to get the other quilts hung up and show off the room, not be making more :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!: :!:

I just love getting a new quilt each month and making more friends.
I'll just use the hall when I run out of space in the sewing room.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

The hall! Thank you sapdoggie! I have a hall! So glad everyone has fun. That's what this swap is all about. Whatever your level, make a little quilt, receive a little quilt.

QuiltnCowgirl 08-22-2011 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by Chele

Originally Posted by sapdoggie
ME- ME I want to play again :wink: :wink: :wink:

I really need to get the other quilts hung up and show off the room, not be making more :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!: :!:

I just love getting a new quilt each month and making more friends.
I'll just use the hall when I run out of space in the sewing room.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

The hall! Thank you sapdoggie! I have a hall! So glad everyone has fun. That's what this swap is all about. Whatever your level, make a little quilt, receive a little quilt.

Wouldn't it be neat to have a thread where we can post pictures of how/where we have displayed/used the doll quilts we have received in the swaps?

QuiltingKrazy 08-22-2011 05:21 PM

Count me in Please! I wanna Play!
prefer US only

oldcatlady 08-22-2011 05:47 PM

Please count me in again. I had great fun with my last one and really enjoyed getting to know Patti Sue :) :) :)

sapdoggie 08-22-2011 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

Originally Posted by Chele

Originally Posted by sapdoggie
ME- ME I want to play again :wink: :wink: :wink:

I really need to get the other quilts hung up and show off the room, not be making more :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!: :!:

I just love getting a new quilt each month and making more friends.
I'll just use the hall when I run out of space in the sewing room.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

The hall! Thank you sapdoggie! I have a hall! So glad everyone has fun. That's what this swap is all about. Whatever your level, make a little quilt, receive a little quilt.

Wouldn't it be neat to have a thread where we can post pictures of how/where we have displayed/used the doll quilts we have received in the swaps?

GREAT IDEA :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Now to find the time, the space, the nails, hammer......... and the camera :!: :!: :!:

girlscouts1 08-22-2011 07:00 PM

I sent a Pm.... I am on board.....

Ms Grace 08-23-2011 04:32 AM


Originally Posted by oksewglad

Originally Posted by Ms Grace
I'm going with one pop. :wink:
I think I know what I'll be making. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone this month and making something a little more "modern" :roll: .......

I went to town today and the car swerved right in front of the LQS and wham I was parked right in front. Well I had no recourse but to go in. I found some black and white fabric, a chunk of white and a little bit of pop color--now is that lemon-lime, orange soda, raspberry fizz, Nehi grape ....? no damage was done to the car or anyone else while my car took control and had a mind of it's own :shock: :shock: :shock: Guess my car also was out its comfort zone, Jean :lol: :lol:

Glad everything is ok! :lol: :lol:
I'm going with a lime slushy. :D :roll:
Although I'm out of my "comfort zone", it's going to be tons of fun! :thumbup:

Ms Grace 08-23-2011 04:35 AM


Originally Posted by sapdoggie
I really need to get the other quilts hung up and show off the room, not be making more :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!: :!:

I just love getting a new quilt each month and making more friends.
I'll just use the hall when I run out of space in the sewing room.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


I hadn't thought of the hallway either. :roll: 8-)
Thanks, soon I will be forced out into the hallway for hanging space. I have about 4 more available wall spaces in my sewing room. :wink:

roda 08-23-2011 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by oldcatlady
Please count me in again. I had great fun with my last one and really enjoyed getting to know Patti Sue :) :) :)

Isnt she one grand swapper love getting her notes. But I get remiss in writting back but love hearing from her. I'm bad I know

roda 08-23-2011 07:14 AM

Please sign me up agian to and can do international

Little RoO 08-23-2011 02:52 PM

This will be my 4th swop....and I really love it...everyone I have been paired with, Monique, Darla and Roda have been really great people and it has been great chatting with each...we are all from really diverse backgrounds...it is so much fun.
I was in a really heavy meeting at work today and all I could think of was black and white fabric.....what am I going to do with that to make it original...by the end of the meeting I had so many ideas of what I could make....good job nobody wanted me to really contribute to the meeting....or did they ??????

Little RoO 08-23-2011 02:58 PM

Please...Please Can I ask a huge favour...can everyone try and take photos of their quilts and post them...I love seeing all the pictures....but like so many I haven't taken pictures of my lovely quilts for July or August (sorry Darla and Roda) but I will readdress it in the morning and show everyone, please look under July and August swops....seeing what everyone else has got from their partners is part of the fun and it gives me so many new ideas. I know I can't talk..not posting mine...but I'm going to try and become a reformed character !

sammygirlqt 08-23-2011 06:21 PM

I wouldn't miss the DQS for anything. I love meeting new swappers and exchanging little quilts so please sign me up for Sept. Wow, black, white +++, oh I know, I know, off I go to sew!

fromzstore 08-23-2011 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by sammygirlqt
I wouldn't miss the DQS for anything. I love meeting new swappers and exchanging little quilts so please sign me up for Sept. Wow, black, white +++, oh I know, I know, off I go to sew!

Did I miss something is the theme this month black and white?never mind went back and read rules

Carron 08-23-2011 10:27 PM

Add my name to the list please. U.S. prefered. Thanks!


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