so, we had a good time with our b&w block swap. And now I'm on a mission to reduce stash significantly. So- who's up to a swap of:

2 1/2" strips- often called noodles.

length is from selvage to selvage (please include the selvages). most fabric is now 40" to 42" selvage to selvage.

1 set is 40 noodles.

Can be any color- the more colors/prints, etc. the better. Make 1 of each color per set. (40 different colors will make a really scrappy quilt)

You can use these for lots of strip quilts. One is strip twist from quiltville.com. I also have a book- can of worms and there's a can of worms 2. Many many different uses.

So who's in? Once we get the interest level- we can decide on dates for sign up, receipt, etc.

Thanks!
Barb

**************MODERATOR'S NOTE*************
BKinCO has volunteered to substitute for Barb as swap coordinator. here are the rules. SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS MARCH 30th. to sign up, contact BKinCO by pm.

For this swap we will be swapping jelly-roll like strips of fabric.

For this swap please send in sets of twenty different strips.

Please follow these instructions:

1) One set is twenty different 2 1/2 inch by WOF (width of fabric) strips of fabric. You may submit as many sets as you like and you will receive that many back.

2) Fabrics should be 100% cotton quilt quality fabric.

3) Fabric may be washed or unwashed. HOWEVER, all fabrics in one set must ALL be unwashed or washed, no mixing within a set. BE SURE to label your set as "washed" or "unwashed". You will receive like strips back.

4) Please be sure to use care when cutting strips to ensure they are straight and even.

5) Label each set in a ziploc bag with your name and forum name.

6) Please send to me via US Postal Service. BE SURE to include enough return postage (you should include the same amount you put ON your package) as well as a PRE-ADDRESSED shipping label.

7) Sets should be received by me by APRIL 30.

8) Sets will be swapped out and in return mail by MAY 15.

9) If you would like to join the swap please PM me with your name and address and I will send you mine. When you ship your set(s) PLEASE PM me so I know to be on the lookout for your package.

10) If you have any questions, please contact me. (BKinCO)

Sounds like fun. I'll give it a try.

So this slow person understands -- I send you 40- 2 1/2"x WOF strips of one fabric -- or can I use 40 (or less) different fabrics. You send me back 39 different ones?? :D

40 different ones, get back 40 different ones than you sent.

So 40 different fabrics in each set??

yes.

I was thinking about this- make sure when you cut, they are straight. If you get a V, the fabric isn't folded correctly.

Gotcha!!

I'd be interested.... :D

I would be interested, are you washing the fabric or just as it is? I would prefer just as it is...it would definitely be easier.

Barb:
Count me in. There are lots of Jelly Roll books out there for patterns also.

so how about a maximum of 4 of each color in a set of 40? Would that help people?

I'm cutting a top right now and as I do each color I am cutting 2 strips for 2 sets. they are washed.