The swap is not a partner swap. The reason we post progress pictures and finished pics is because noone knows what they are getting til they open the package. They also done't know who is sending to them. That is the surprise part.

I'd rather you keep the surprise so they can enjoy the suspense. I intend for everyone to make what they want to make without any influence. That is one of the reasons why you dont' get a partner.
Talking to a partner and fitting your work around that person's likes and dislikes is what most of the swaps are about. I want this one to be different so you are making something that reflects you and not your receiver.

I appreciate you're wanting to accommodate but please everyone just make whatever you want and send it.
It's more fun when noone knows who's they will get.

1st thing I did was go back and read the rules, I had forgotten. Will send one of them for sure,but thanks for the reminder.

Thanks Jaba I do understand wanting to do something your receiver will like. I didn't want to sound like I was scolding :) Just reminding :thumbup:

Love the coloring! isn't it wonderful how much fun there is in a simple crayon! I have done the coloring on fabric too. It is really cool. You can use any coloring book, clip art or free hand drawing and just have fun. Who doesn't like to color!:D

I may have shown this before so just enjoy it again. :D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493038&stc=1

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=493039&stc=1
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So J., did you color the pieces, cut them out and then applique them onto the background? What style of applique?

I also am not thrilled with modern crayons. They don't seem to have the color saturation or % of wax like older ones do. I don't know what the new ones are made of but they really aren't crayons, they are the thought of a crayon.

If you have old crayons, any made before 10 or twenty years ago, cherish them. I still have them from when I was a kid, 50 yrs ago. They are great.
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Ha I wish I had crayons from 10 years ago! But I use them too fast. However Crayola seems to have a high color/wzx content and they worked well. Each piece was outlined on white faric, then heated. I used the crayon and kept reheating the fabric until I liked what I saw. It took about 3 colors to do each piece. I then used a blanket stitch on my Bernina to applique each piece to the background. I did a tiny meander for the fmq on my Babylok.
I love your Sunbonnet Sue!!!!

You weren't scolding at all. The minute I typed it, I thought to myself "it's been 4 months....I better go read the 1st page"...Whatever I decide to choose, I'm ready to mail..:)

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Ube I love your Sues also! So pretty!

Thanks J, for the quick review of your coloring method.

R, love the porch and cabinet you decorated.
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