2.5" Strip Swap?
07-22-2010, 10:35 PM
#63
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Originally Posted by mrsbushley
I would be interested if the swap is a go! I don't have any jelly rolls. I prefer to buy yardage, wash, press, cut, and go from there. Just my way of doing things.
07-23-2010, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
I think what the hostess of this possible future swap is talking about is actually "cut your own" 2.5" strips instead of buying a jelly roll and putting it in an envelope, buy yardage, wash it, dry it, cut it into strips THEN send it off. At least this would be the ONLY way I would wash 2.5 inch strips! lol I lose color catchers in the washer, much less 2.5" strips. lol It wouldn't be different than washing fabric for any other swap.
I too am a non-washer, but many people can't handle unwashed fabrics and I am sure that is the reason for prewashing.
I too am a non-washer, but many people can't handle unwashed fabrics and I am sure that is the reason for prewashing.
07-23-2010, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by lab fairy
Not being able to prewash is the reason I don't use Jelly Rolls. I can add sizing to my fabric after washing and want to be able to control bleeding and shrinkage. Not everyone (me!! is into the shrinky vintage look) and I never want to chance the color bleed. Color catchers will improve odds but don't guarantee no matter where you buy your fabric.
07-23-2010, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
Originally Posted by Lady Shivesa
I've never done a swap before - how exactly does this work? Once I know the details I may be interested. :)
07-23-2010, 03:43 AM
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WOW - Hang in there quilters! I have been overcome with zucchinis and cucumbers the last few days and have the relishes on the shelves to prove it!
Smaller details to come - Here's a couple of big details
(I wouldn't do anything as a swapper until I heard all the details though :) )
The swap will be for WASHED strips of fabric by the WIDTH of the fabric (usually 42-45"). Buying/using jelly rolls for this swap would NOT work. If you attempted to wash a 2 1/2" precut jelly roll strip, you'd end up cutting off lots of frayed ends thereby making the strip narrower than 2 1/2". KWIM
I think the mailing date would be in middle September.
Please continue to post your interest and your questions.
When I get a chance to check the computer, I will answer.
I'll try to get info to Admin this weekend. Thanks for your patience.
I think I'll give away all future zucchini and cucumbers! LOL
Smaller details to come - Here's a couple of big details
(I wouldn't do anything as a swapper until I heard all the details though :) )
The swap will be for WASHED strips of fabric by the WIDTH of the fabric (usually 42-45"). Buying/using jelly rolls for this swap would NOT work. If you attempted to wash a 2 1/2" precut jelly roll strip, you'd end up cutting off lots of frayed ends thereby making the strip narrower than 2 1/2". KWIM
I think the mailing date would be in middle September.
Please continue to post your interest and your questions.
When I get a chance to check the computer, I will answer.
I'll try to get info to Admin this weekend. Thanks for your patience.
I think I'll give away all future zucchini and cucumbers! LOL
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