Check the first post. I put a list of all the difficulties.

I've got 2 of my sets finished. Working on the next set this weekend. :) I'll post pictures of I8 and K12 soon!

If you go to http://www.dearjane.com/ it has all the squares and how to make them , if you click on block tips. They also have the triangle square directions also.

Sharon

I would like to join. D13 fields of Dreams. Thanks

Ok I need to add some more to my last years swap so can I do B-13 if still avilable?

thanx

Nope. Please check the activity page for taken blocks

ok , I am in, thanx

How is everyone's blocks coming along? I just finished my second set. 2 down, 2 to go.

Life got in the way. I have 10 out of 12 blocks done of my first set B-4 and none of my second set J-6.

The B-4 set is done. The J-6 set has 1 block done with 9 cut out.

Here are the photos of my blocks.

Pretty blocks sewhappy30 and LaurieE!

Ok here is mine C-1

Can I sign up for H 12 ?

Nice blocks everyone

Bookworm: I mailed out my 4 sets to you today. I included a prepaid postage for you to return. If I have time, maybe I will see about doing another set. I'll let you know!!!!
:thumbup:

Thanks for the heads up Carsey :)

Sharon b, your blocks are so cute! I love the snowman inserts.

More pretty blocks! :lol: Hope I get one sharon b!

Carsey I just got your blocks and they are wonderful. Mass address PM is coming soon

Ok second set done - hope you like them

*drools*

blocks look wonderful!! I love the H-12 there Sharon

I dont think I saw this suggestion already... some of my blocks have half square triangles, which can be tricky if you have to make them sooooo small [3/8"!!]. The way I have found easiest for me is to use the smallest [1/2" finished size]thangle and make all you need at once. after you take off the paper and press them, then carefully cut down to the right size [remember your 1/4" seams!!!] you only need to match the diagonal seam with the diagonal 45 degree marking on your small square ruler and trim two adjoining sides. example - if your block has 4 half square triangles - one in each corner, you need two paper square thangle units for each block - 24 for 12 of them :)

Wilhelmina [meredith??] ...did you make the "all around the town" quilt by Sue Garman by your name?? I've had the pattern a couple of years local quilt store's BOM...have yet to even cut any of it :( is it machine or hand appliqued??

I keep lookin at the swaps I'm enrolled in and the last comment on this one continues to be made before thanksgiving...by me!!! so I thought I'd just add another to at least try to wake us all up :lol: anyone out there?? are we all sewing itty bitty squares :-P I've got one done and mapped out how to make my other 3 sets. When I have the camera stuff figured out I'll post. What I see looks great... now.... someone else's turn to add a comment :roll:

I'm making my blocks. Real family stuff got in the way but they're almost all done. 12 more to go!

Mine are already there- just waiting for some company :lol:

Mine are started. I'm doing field of dreams, The first one I did on the machine and 3 sides looked right but the fourth side looked "not quite right". So I hand pieced the next one. and it too seems to be just a bit off on one side. So I got a book at the library about paper piecing to try that and see if I get a more balanced look. Is it me or is it the pattern?

My 4 sets are done, I just haven't mailed them yet.

My blocks are done too. I'm just waiting for the address.

Do you really want them early if they are done?... which mine aren't ...but will be if not before Christmas, a couple days after [grandkids will be in TX boohoo...] If I had 45 sets of Dear Jane blocks here it would add to my chaos :)

Sure I don't mind having them early :)

Ok Janies...here is a sample of each of the squares I signed up for and I've got everything cut, all half-square triangles and flying geese sections sewn on the remaining 11 of each. I may have to take an actual "Christmas break" before completing them, but I thought you'd like to see a sneak preview :lol:

WOW So pretty :mrgreen:

Here is one block of each of my three sets. I am finishing them up tonight!!! :lol:

they're beautiful!! so exciting... did you have to hand sew the curvy one of the bottom left? the other I can figure you can conceivably machine stitch, but that one??? i dont know....

I mailed mine today.

I'm getting excited - how are all the blocks coming along ? :lol:

Thank you! :D

Pictured on the bottom D-3 Jason's Jacks is applique, on the top is D-6 Challenge was paper pieced.

Here is a link to the Dear Jane website with tips for the blocks. Scroll to the bottom for a description of the construction for M-13 Lynette's Diamond, also pictured on the bottom with the curves.

http://www.dearjane.com/blocktipshm.htm#Top

I mailed my blocks today.

This has been a quiet swap. I hope everyone else has mailed or is ready to mail their blocks too!! :D