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Can you clarify for me the fabric requirements?
1 set of 50 - can not have duplicate fabric 2 sets of 50 - can be the exact same fabrics as long as there are no duplicates in each set sorry for asking the same question as before but someone's answer made me second guess the requirements. thanks Vicky K |
Originally Posted by Vicky K
Can you clarify for me the fabric requirements?
1 set of 50 - can not have duplicate fabric 2 sets of 50 - can be the exact same fabrics as long as there are no duplicates in each set sorry for asking the same question as before but someone's answer made me second guess the requirements. thanks Vicky K |
I think I have the 1.5" postage stamp bug. I've been looking at different postage stamp quilts online. I was planning on doing just 2 sets, but I just kept cutting and now I have 20 sets. LOL
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Originally Posted by NCquilter
I think I have the 1.5" postage stamp bug. I've been looking at different postage stamp quilts online. I was planning on doing just 2 sets, but I just kept cutting and now I have 20 sets. LOL
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I was able to pick up a couple packs of 1.5 stamps when I stopped at Keepsake Quilting this summer. They were in the summer sale bin at 25% off so I got them for $.75!
Originally Posted by plainjane
Originally Posted by NCquilter
I think I have the 1.5" postage stamp bug. I've been looking at different postage stamp quilts online. I was planning on doing just 2 sets, but I just kept cutting and now I have 20 sets. LOL
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Originally Posted by Havplenty
hummer you think an hour drive is close? well my far may not seem far to you. joann's is about 45 min or 35 miles from me. to a 10-15 min driving person, that is far to just drop in to shop around for bargains. i have a local quilt shop near me but their fabric is $10.99-13.99 per yard and clearance is half those prices. i go to hancock's sometimes also. i order alot from thousands of bolts, hancocks of paducah, 5bucksayard, fabric depot, melinda's or beverly's, all quilt shop quality. thousands of bolts & melindas has remnants to purchase.
i'm trying hard not to be the one who wins by dying with the most fabric. when i visit estate sales in my area, i see firsthand how much sewers/quilters/crafters have the potential to overbuy. i gave most of my stash away and am in recovery (being a collector). if i go to one of those joann sales and find all of those bargains.... i'm sure i will see a relapse in my future. |
Originally Posted by NCquilter
Last night I went through my fabrics and I do have 50 different ones, so if there is still room, I'd like to do 2 sets. I'll PM you.
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Originally Posted by NCquilter
I think I have the 1.5" postage stamp bug. I've been looking at different postage stamp quilts online. I was planning on doing just 2 sets, but I just kept cutting and now I have 20 sets. LOL
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I am wondering about postage. What can I expect it to cost to mail?
TIA. Lynne |
lynne it depends on how you package them and how many sets you send. i send 20 sets using the jewelry sized baggies and my postage averages at $2.30 - $2.50. remember you will also need to include a stamped return envelope to have your stamps returned so you will be paying postage both ways.
Originally Posted by Leann
I am wondering about postage. What can I expect it to cost to mail?
TIA. Lynne |
i use to sew (made clothing) and craft a lot more than i do now. i gave all of my craft supplies to a school teacher friend and donated most of my fabric & patterns to women at church and a local girls organization. i was in the process of getting rid of the many containers i still had of fabric and it morphed into quilting, starting with making quilts for my family. now i have bins and bins of new fabric purchases but these purchases are for specific quilts to sell at craft shows and a few quilts to order. i plan to "use" it all. :thumbup:
Originally Posted by HummerGardenCrafts
Originally Posted by Havplenty
i'm trying hard not to be the one who wins by dying with the most fabric. when i visit estate sales in my area, i see firsthand how much sewers/quilters/crafters have the potential to overbuy. i gave most of my stash away and am in recovery (being a collector). if i go to one of those joann sales and find all of those bargains.... i'm sure i will see a relapse in my future.
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Originally Posted by booklady
I was able to pick up a couple packs of 1.5 stamps when I stopped at Keepsake Quilting this summer. They were in the summer sale bin at 25% off so I got them for $.75!
Originally Posted by plainjane
Originally Posted by NCquilter
I think I have the 1.5" postage stamp bug. I've been looking at different postage stamp quilts online. I was planning on doing just 2 sets, but I just kept cutting and now I have 20 sets. LOL
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Wow, you ladies are fast! I'm already getting requests for my mailing address. I cut a lot of extra's on the last swap, so I'm pretty sure I already have enough. Guess I'd better start bagging :lol:
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Yes Twisted, could you please send your mailing address as mine are cut and reay to go. Like you I had a lot already cut. I tend to make 2 WOF cuts and slice away.
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PM sent. :thumbup:
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Is there room for another person to do 20 sets?? I have never done a postage stamp quilt...so I will have to search for some patterns.
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Originally Posted by Crqltr
Is there room for another person to do 20 sets?? I have never done a postage stamp quilt...so I will have to search for some patterns.
Yes, we still have room. I'll add you to the list. If you want to see postage stamp quilts, try using the search tab. Not sure how many are there but I believe I saw a few, or you can google postage stamp quilts. :thumbup: |
tips... someone said last swap they store their stacks in a ice cube tray.
To keep straight what I have already placed: I put dots of 2 way glue (like post it note glue) on cardstock & put it up with magnets on my metal kitchen cupboard door. Stick the cut stamps on it. I know how many I have cut, how many left to cut, & what fabric, all at a glance. And that set is my own keeper set. I put my big cutting mat on my kitchen cart. (small house 925 sq feet) |
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
Wow, you ladies are fast! I'm already getting requests for my mailing address. I cut a lot of extra's on the last swap, so I'm pretty sure I already have enough. Guess I'd better start bagging :lol:
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Sending PM.
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I need your address too...... thanks.
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
Sending PM.
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PM sent.
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i tried the suggestion of the ice cube trays to sort my stamps and it was a great tip. of course my furbaby wanted to be in the mix and he came and knocked my trays off the table so.... i am placing a piece if saran wrap around them this time as i sort working my way to bagging.
my sets are never going to be identical because i cut up scraps from my sewing projects along with wof strips. i sort all of the wof strips into the trays first & then i place my stray scraps stamps into the trays. each baggie will be unique to its receiver. with each new stamp swap i try to incorporate 20-25 new fabrics from the last swap i sent just in case some of the same swappers are playing the new round.
Originally Posted by quiltmouse
tips... someone said last swap they store their stacks in a ice cube tray.
To keep straight what I have already placed: I put dots of 2 way glue (like post it note glue) on cardstock & put it up with magnets on my metal kitchen cupboard door. Stick the cut stamps on it. I know how many I have cut, how many left to cut, & what fabric, all at a glance. And that set is my own keeper set. I put my big cutting mat on my kitchen cart. (small house 925 sq feet) |
Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
Sending PM.
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Originally Posted by Havplenty
i tried the suggestion of the ice cube trays to sort my stamps and it was a great tip. of course my furbaby wanted to be in the mix and he came and knocked my trays off the table so.... i am placing a piece if saran wrap around them this time as i sort working my way to bagging.
my sets are never going to be identical because i cut up scraps from my sewing projects along with wof strips. i sort all of the wof strips into the trays first & then i place my stray scraps stamps into the trays. each baggie will be unique to its receiver. with each new stamp swap i try to incorporate 20-25 new fabrics from the last swap i sent just in case some of the same swappers are playing the new round. LOL on no identical sets. I dont have much scraps, so if the piece wasnt big enough for 20 stamps, I saved it for myself. Twisted Quilter, I will need your address at some point. Thanks for hosting! |
Sending PM. :thumbup:
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Going on a 3 day quilt retreat in Danville, IL. Seventeen of us, 5 from IL and 12 from IN. My old and new quilt guild friends. Can't wait! I'll mail my stamps when I get back.
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okay swappers. you will get a treat this swap. i will be clearing my stamp bag (to make room) so there will be additional stamps in your baggies. i hope you can use them.
i have several quilting projects on the horizon so will have an abundance of fabric scraps coming up and need to make space for them. |
WooHoooooooooo...We love surprises, and scraps! :lol:
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Originally Posted by boilerbarb
Going on a 3 day quilt retreat in Danville, IL. Seventeen of us, 5 from IL and 12 from IN. My old and new quilt guild friends. Can't wait! I'll mail my stamps when I get back.
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Originally Posted by Havplenty
i tried the suggestion of the ice cube trays to sort my stamps and it was a great tip. of course my furbaby wanted to be in the mix and he came and knocked my trays off the table so.... i am placing a piece if saran wrap around them this time as i sort working my way to bagging.
my sets are never going to be identical because i cut up scraps from my sewing projects along with wof strips. i sort all of the wof strips into the trays first & then i place my stray scraps stamps into the trays. each baggie will be unique to its receiver. with each new stamp swap i try to incorporate 20-25 new fabrics from the last swap i sent just in case some of the same swappers are playing the new round.
Originally Posted by quiltmouse
tips... someone said last swap they store their stacks in a ice cube tray.
To keep straight what I have already placed: I put dots of 2 way glue (like post it note glue) on cardstock & put it up with magnets on my metal kitchen cupboard door. Stick the cut stamps on it. I know how many I have cut, how many left to cut, & what fabric, all at a glance. And that set is my own keeper set. I put my big cutting mat on my kitchen cart. (small house 925 sq feet) |
Swappers, please send me a PM when you mail your packages so I can keep an eye out for them. I'll need to put a bin next to the mailbox if I'm going to get more than 3 at a time.
Thanks. :thumbup: |
Originally Posted by Havplenty
okay swappers. you will get a treat this swap. i will be clearing my stamp bag (to make room) so there will be additional stamps in your baggies. i hope you can use them.
i have several quilting projects on the horizon so will have an abundance of fabric scraps coming up and need to make space for them. |
Hello swappers....I'm not joining this one but thought you'd like to see the postage stamp quilt variation I completed this year. I joined the PSI Quilt quilt along but did my own pattern. Somebody else in the group did an different one too that I really like. Here is a link to my flickr photostream so you can see pictures of the quilt I did (my avatar) http://www.flickr.com/photos/5800297...7626558897887/ and to the quilt along flickr photostream too.....http://www.flickr.com/groups/thepostagestampquiltalong/ There are some really nice examples of postage stamp quilts if you google it too. Hope these are inspirational too you. Happy stamp collecting!
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Foxflower, nice quilt. If I remember correctly, PSI's "stamps" were made from jelly rolls, so the stamps finished at two inches instead of one inch. Is that correct? But it looks good regardless of the size!
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Thank you. Yes, the PSI quilts used jelly rolls and strip piecing. I didn't do either, but my "stamps" were 2.5 inches as well and had repeats. My whole quilt finished at about 109" square....so smaller stamps would have been fine for a queen. One could use those narrower rolls. What are they called? Honey buns or something.
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Thanks for sharing foxflower.
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Originally Posted by booklady
I was able to pick up a couple packs of 1.5 stamps when I stopped at Keepsake Quilting this summer. They were in the summer sale bin at 25% off so I got them for $.75!
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Are there any spots left? If so, I'll sign up for 20 sets. Thanks! Mary B MS
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Are there any spots left? If so, I'll sign up for 20 sets. Thanks! Mary B MS
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