Summer 2015 Postage Stamp Swap--Sign ups Close Aug. 20th
06-28-2015, 08:50 PM
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Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,519
Summer 2015 Postage Stamp Swap--Sign ups Close Aug. 20th
This swap is for 1.5" squares (postage stamps) in sets of 50 different 100% cotton fabrics. Please send what you would like to receive. Limit is 20 sets per swapper.
*Please send me a PM to sign up, and let me know how many sets you'd like to swap.
*Please use quality 100% quilting cottons only! NO flannel, NO homespun, NO blends. If in doubt of fiber content, please leave it out!
*All sets do not need to be identical. You can use any 100% quilting cottons in your stash!
*Please MAKE SURE to trim off selvages before cutting your squares. Also try to be accurate in your cutting of the squares, so they DO measure 1.5". Rotary cutting these does help with accuracy.
*Please double check that your sets have 50 (or more) squares in them! We don't want to short change anyone.
Also check that there are 50 DIFFERENT fabrics.
*It seems to work best to put the squares into small, snack size baggies. Be sure to label each baggie with your name, board name, etc.
Sign-ups close Aug. 20th, 2015.. Sets are due to me by Sept. 1st. I will swap them out, and get them in the mail soon thereafter.
** International folks, please mail 10 days earlier! To make sure I get them in time.**
For mailing:
Most folks have been sending in stamps, a USPS m.o. or cash for a PADDED flat rate envelope ($6.10) (which I do prefer). It does make things a lot easier for me, and no worries about bulky packages. Delivery Confirmation is included. I can supply these envelopes, they are free from usps.com.
NO pre-paid printed postage! They are dated, and my P.O. does not accept it!
If you choose to send a different envelope, please, please make sure there is plenty of postage $ for it. An extra stamp, or such wouldn't hurt. These packages are "bulky" and get considered a "parcel", per my Post Office. They charge more for that.
If your sets cost more than what you sent in, I have no choice to hold them until I get the difference. It all adds up. Thanks for your understanding.
Please feel free to mail your sets early, if you wish.
General rules for swaps: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm
If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a PM.
*Please send me a PM to sign up, and let me know how many sets you'd like to swap.
*Please use quality 100% quilting cottons only! NO flannel, NO homespun, NO blends. If in doubt of fiber content, please leave it out!
*All sets do not need to be identical. You can use any 100% quilting cottons in your stash!
*Please MAKE SURE to trim off selvages before cutting your squares. Also try to be accurate in your cutting of the squares, so they DO measure 1.5". Rotary cutting these does help with accuracy.
*Please double check that your sets have 50 (or more) squares in them! We don't want to short change anyone.
Also check that there are 50 DIFFERENT fabrics.
*It seems to work best to put the squares into small, snack size baggies. Be sure to label each baggie with your name, board name, etc.
Sign-ups close Aug. 20th, 2015.. Sets are due to me by Sept. 1st. I will swap them out, and get them in the mail soon thereafter.
** International folks, please mail 10 days earlier! To make sure I get them in time.**
For mailing:
Most folks have been sending in stamps, a USPS m.o. or cash for a PADDED flat rate envelope ($6.10) (which I do prefer). It does make things a lot easier for me, and no worries about bulky packages. Delivery Confirmation is included. I can supply these envelopes, they are free from usps.com.
NO pre-paid printed postage! They are dated, and my P.O. does not accept it!
If you choose to send a different envelope, please, please make sure there is plenty of postage $ for it. An extra stamp, or such wouldn't hurt. These packages are "bulky" and get considered a "parcel", per my Post Office. They charge more for that.
If your sets cost more than what you sent in, I have no choice to hold them until I get the difference. It all adds up. Thanks for your understanding.
Please feel free to mail your sets early, if you wish.
General rules for swaps: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm
If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a PM.
07-05-2015, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Central Arkansas
Posts: 914
Mariposa, I missed the last one, but now that I am officially retired I'll have time to cut those little jewels! Please put me on the list. I might mail early as I have several irons in the fire and don't want to miss the deadline. How many swappers have you been getting? Just wanting to know how may sets to send. Thanks for doing this again!
07-09-2015, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: northwest Ohio
Posts: 1,202
I'm in for 20 sets or as many sets as there are participants if it's less than 20 (I'd rather not get doubles)! I'll PM you shortly. Right now my house (and my quilt studio) are completely torn apart for a long-planned renovation. My tub of scraps and my cutting stuff are the only things I can find right now, so this is perfect. I miss quilting!
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