Twisted Quilter

Do I dare? http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t248727.html

sewbizgirl

Yes I think you should do what you can with it. Keep it. It's a treasure! I notice the fabrics are very thin so maybe use some old hankies for patches? Just a thought.

SheriR

That's an amazing quilt. Maybe WE should!! Out of candy!

barri1

I am excited that our candy is on the way. I just have to figure out what I want to do with it.. I sewed a couple of squares from the other swaps, and I love the way the postage stamp quilts look, but I might want to invest them. I have a couple of nieces that don't sew. One of them is going to a college in NYC, and will be dorming with girls from all over the world. Some will be staying at my brother's house on some weekends. I might be able to convince them to have quilting lessons on the weekends. My sister in law has two machines, and I have three I can bring over. Any thoughts on this? Will it be a good investment? I'm thinking that the squares would be a very easy project, and would be very fast.

SheriR

Barri, sounds like a very fun idea! Sewing with my nieces is always entertaining. So much energy. That said, think about this. I've found with my daughters and nieces the small squares are intimidating. If I were starting from scratch I'd start bigger then maybe the candy size as a second project? One of my favorite easy patterns I did as mystery. http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-...e-t209515.html
This has great nine patches and flying geese. Idk....I bet there are loads of great easy projects. Oh, my daughters liked 2.5" strip quilts and triangles are very popular with them now too.

Keep us posted! Like I said, GREAT niece project! My niece is always sending me pictures of new little quilts she's made. I'm so proud of her. I also just taught my daughter some fm quilting. She may never stitch in the ditch again!

sewbizgirl

There have been a bunch of quilt patterns and ideas for candy squares shared over on the Birthday Candy Swap thread. If you care to skim through those pages you will find lots of ideas.

Twisted Quilter

Mail is in!!!!!! I'll be back shortly.

Janice McC

Mine arrived! Thank you, Sheri.

Twisted Quilter

Thank you SheriR, you are the 'bestest' host. And, thank you to all swappers for the wonderful candy. Lots of gorgeous pieces for my new project.

barri1

I am so excited... My package arrived.. I can't wait to check it all out..
Thanks Sheri.