Snowmen in Winter Block Swap--Sign ups close 10/15/2013
 

Let's have some wintery snowman good times! Snowmen can be on a hill, by a house, ice fishing, skiing, playing games, ice skating, singing, on a sled, dancing with friends, and such. Or do you have some cute snowman fabrics? Use those too!

This swap is for 12.5" unfinished (12" finished) blocks.

Blocks to be in sets of 4. Limit of 5 sets per swapper. Total of 20 blocks. All blocks will be swapped out, so make an extra of each design for yourself, if you so choose.

Each set of 4 should be a same design, but the fabrics may vary. Only 1 set of any design. This gives you opportunity to try out a few of those block patterns that you have been meaning to do!

For embellishments: NO paints or glues or items that can't handle washing and drying. Please make sure all edges of fabrics are sewn down. 3-D items: please put in a baggie and include with your block. :)

This swap is open to all skill levels.

Be sure to use quality PRE-WASHED 100% cotton fabrics. (NO muslin, poly-blends, or see-through fabrics)

Blocks can be made using traditional piecing, paper piecing, embroidered, appliqued, or combinations thereof.
(*If using applique, all pieces must be sewn down in some manner. Please do not use mono-filament thread.)

Please check to make sure your blocks are 12.5" square. Not 12 3/8", etc. Please also check for any holes or tears, or inadequate seam allowances that would make them unfit to swap. Tidy up the back of block as well.

Put a small label on each block, including your real name and board name.

For Mailing: please put blocks in a large ziploc baggie along with your name and address on/in the bag. This will help protect your blocks in case your package gets damaged.
Include a USPS money order or cash for $6.00 to cover return postage to you. Blocks will be sent in padded flat rate envelopes, with Delivery Confirmation. I get these envelopes free from usps.com.
If proper postage is not sent, your package will wait until adequate funds are received. Please do not send your own envelopes.

Sign ups are open until Oct. 15th, 2013. Blocks need to be TO ME by Oct. 30th, 2013. Blocks received after that date will have to be returned to you unswapped. Please understand.
Please send me a PM to sign up, so I don't miss you. If you know how many sets you will be sending in, that would be nice to know too!

Basic swap rules may be found here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

Some block ideas may be found at: www.snowmanshoppe.com or www.allpeoplequilt.com
Google, Bing,etc. too~

Come on and join us in the fun!

I think I'll join in the snowman fun. Probably one set. Will send pm

Oh count me in for sure!!!!!!! This will be awesome. I will do all sets allowed. I have sonme wonderful patterns. So excited for this one. Thanks Mariposa for hosted sing this one.

I'm going to have to experiment with this before committing. I can find many applique and embroidery designs but wondering if I can do those. Although this does sound like fun!

i'm in will pm you later

I'd love to join in the snowman fun! I love Snowmen count me in for 5 sets. PM'ing you

You know the Minnesota girl will play ... So long as she is caught up by then. :-)

Nice to see everyone signing up!! What fun! :)

I am in for the 5 sets.....Sending PM now.

what are the rules/regs for non US members please? Postage would be more to mail to and from here in Canada. Just wondering as I love snowmen, but can't commit right now as I need to see how my time goes with the class I am starting to take in Sept. =)

Hi, I love snowmen. I am along for the viewing. Can't wait to see what everyone creates.

I want to sign up for two sets. Snowmen are adorable. I will send a pm.

Pattia- sending you a PM~

Thinking about it. Anybody with samples already? Looking for inspiration.

Another Canadian who is interested in joining. Please let me know how it may or may not work for us.

I can only commit to one or two sets of blocks, I wish I had time to commit to 5 sets.

this is gret swap, only have to make 4 sets of each design. (plus the one for ourselves). can't wait to start. thanks for hosting again, Maripos.

Here is a cute page to get the juices rolling girls.

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...52.Y5JcPBH6WI8

Fun, fun, fun . . . we're going to have some "snowmen/snowball" fun! Please count me in Mariposa ;-) however, I won't be able to start my squares until I return from helping out with our new grandson :-) (give me about 2 more weeks!!). Thanks Mariposa for sponsoring this fun block swap!

Hi Mariposa, have sent off my pm. I have read the rules. It's been awhile since I've participated in a block swap. This sounds like fun! Will be preparing my fabric today. I have my first 2 blocks picked out. Hm, now just have to decide on the next two. Look forward to the eye candy. :)

Good to see more folks jumping in! :) Thanks, Red for the clip art page~

I have several embroidery both machine and hand Snowmen....will see what I can get done. I am ready for the cooler temps. My snowmen stay out all year round. I collect them.....top of my kitchen cabinets has my collection.

cani paint on with acrylic the charcoal mouth and eyes. it is permanent and doesn't run

I just love love love snowmen, count me in.

My very first swap was a Hot Air Balloon organized by Mariposa in 2010, my son till today likes to wrap himself in it to sleep. I am in! I'll be working on a couple of ideas.
Andrea

Sounds like a really fun collection for year round! :)

Well I think I have a plan. Have to finish up a few projects and then I'll make a sample. Looking forward to seeing all the snowmen! :thumbup:

Here are some photos I did for Scrappers Row Robin in snowmen. I think these may end up being my blocks. I do have more patterns like these.

Anytime mariposa! Hugs...

Think I will sign up for this since I see that embroidered blocks are
allowable.

Sending a PM now.


Louise

a hot air balloon sounds like lots of fun, I could do a repeat swap on that!

I would like to be in for 2 sets please, i will pm u

*No paints, please. A pigma pen or perhaps embroidery floss? :)

We have over a dozen folks playing so far! Yahoo! :)

Sent a PM, count me in for 1 set, please.

D-- got you on the list!

Well darn, I forgot to set up my subscription! But, I'm all set now.

I am having SNOW much fun. Nothing to share yet. But, maybe soon. I am busy constructing my blocks at the moment. But still have a lot of work to do. But, it is fun, fun, fun!

working on two appliqued blocks, should be done on Tuesday after my bee.

Judith, your advatar is too cute for words.

Why thank you lynnie, that is my one and only grandson Brantley. He will be 1 on the 2nd of Oct. I just got back with a visit from him. He is such a sweet baby. I live in KY and my daughter lives in NC. I don't get to see him very often. So I really just make the most every time I see him. :)

I have finished piecing 2 sets of blocks and am working on the 3rd set. These will either have applique or embroidery in the center. I am still looking for some snowman fabric that I like to make my 4th or 5th set out of. I need to find it soon so that it has time to get here. I figured that I would get my blocks pieced before I do the centers. (I hope this all comes together the way I planned.) Either way, I am having a lot of fun. I have to work tomorrow also. But, after that, I can work on my blocks again. :D

Brantley has the cutest cheeks, just wanna kiss them