We're having so much fun doing the Dear Jane Christmas Block Swap that we've decided to do another swap.

Moderator's note: Dear Jane is a registered trademark. DJ BOM programs available commercially through quilt shops all require purchase of the book. They have all taken the additional step of getting permission from the author/publisher. We can neither authorize, encourage nor condone sharing copies of the pattern. Participants in the swap must be required to buy the book, the software, or both.

The Spirit of Winter Dear Jane Block Swap.

When i started the DJ Christmas swap i received some PMs from none christian members who requested a "Spirit of Winter" Dear Jane Swap.

the colors are BLUE, WHITE, and GOLD.

this can be solid, tone on tone, blenders, or pattern fabrics - just don't use any fabric that refers to the christian christmas holiday.

snow and snowflakes are ok, snow is religion neutral.

if you need help with block selection and patterns to the blocks just let me know and i will provide you with whatever i have.

Please post here which block you will be making so i can keep a running list for the group.

the UNFINISHED size is 5.0 inches

You'll make 18 blocks, all alike and send them to me along with a self addressed, stamped envelope for return postage... what ever it cost to send it to me, it will cost to return your blocks to you...so be sure to put enough postage on your envelope. When you are ready to send them to me, please pm me and I'll give you my address.

I will send you back one of your blocks and one each of 17 different blocks.

Please mark EACH ONE of your blocks with a little slip of paper pinned to it or a sticky label with your message board id and if you want to, your real name. It is nice to know who made the blocks in your quilt.
If you want to make multiple sets, just make sure you have 18 blocks of each pattern. You will receive back as many as you send.

The due date is the 11th of January 2010.

I will mail the blocks back to you by the 16th of January 2010.


this is the link to the Original Dear Jane Quilt - so you can check it out.

i've attached a word document that has all the blocks listed and the difficulty level.


http://www.dearjane.com/

These are the blocks that have been taken already - at this moment in the swap duplicates will not be accepted - if we reach 36 people in the swap i can open it up to duplicate blocks. we currently have 17 people in the swap.



blue, gold, white DJ Block Swap in the spirit of winter due 11th of January, 2010

Taken list by block


1. A6 = montanaquilter
2. A8 = icandothat
3. B4 = sandpat
4. B6 = gwen
5. B13 = icandothat
6. C1 = bluechicken
7. C3 = montanaquilting
8. C12 = jrsay
9. C13 = Rhonda
10. D6 = sharonb
11. D10 = rhonda
12. D13 = sharonb
13. E1 = kosmos
14. E3 = esq
15. F2 = klue
16. F3 = ducky
17. G4 = wvdek
18. H4 = tuesy
19. H13 = orchid
20. I1 = suzic
21. I2 = orchid
22. I8 = wvdek
23. J4 = orchid
24. K12 = bluechicken
25. L1 = klue
26. M10 = tuesy
27. M12 = norbanaquilts

Can you put me down for B1 also.

you got it.

Moderator's note: Dear Jane is a registered trademark. DJ BOM programs available commercially through quilt shops all require purchase of the book. They have all taken the additional step of getting permission from the author/publisher. We can neither authorize, encourage nor condone sharing copies of the pattern. Participants in the swap must be required to buy the book, the software, or both.

new taken list


1. A6 = montanaquilter
2. A8 = icandothat
3. B1 = norbanaquilts
4. B4 = sandpat
5. B6 = gwen
6. B13 = icandothat
7. C1 = bluechicken
8. C3 = montanaquilting
9. C12 = jrsay
10. C13 = Rhonda
11. D6 = sharonb
12. D10 = rhonda
13. D13 = sharonb
14. E1 = kosmos
15. E3 = esq
16. F2 = klue
17. F3 = ducky
18. G4 = wvdek
19. H4 = tuesy
20. H13 = orchid
21. I1 = suzic
22. I2 = orchid
23. I8 = wvdek
24. J4 = orchid
25. K12 = bluechicken
26. L1 = klue
27. M10 = tuesy
28. M12 = norbanaquilts

My my Klue this has sure grown from the original 4 that were interested!! That means I now have 5Blocks to do 18 of between the Christmas swap and this one! I do love these little blocks. I may have to try more of them when I have time.

Thanks so much for your time in doin this. I do hope your surgery goes well!

I have the block info you gave me Klue...I might sign up for 2 again...I'll wait a bit to see. I have signed up for some other things also...you know, if I can fill my plate...isn't it more fun to overflow it?? :roll:

there's plenty of time before the blue ones are due.

did i mention 36 blocks makes a beautiful lap quilt :D

these blocks are very addicting, i was sewing them in my dreams last night.

Klue, I have one word for you....temptress. :lol: :lol: :lol: The christmas one was easy to say no to because I don't decorate much for christmas; just a few lights outside. Now you have me wanting to rush to finish the christmas gifts I'm making to do this swap. I might be a late joiner. :D

deb

Wishing you an easy recovery from your surgery.

thank you for the well wishes.

i made the day for after the new year that way you can actually start on the 1st or 2nd of january and still pop them in the mail in time :D

i think these blocks will yield a finished product that you can use for the entire season compared to a product that you display for a month.