jclinganrey

FEBRUARY - Scrappy Block Swap – SHADOW BOX

Welcome to our swap!The main focus, as the name suggests, is scrappy blocks hopefully from our stash.There are a bazillion scrappy quilt block ideas available. I know! I counted them! Ha! We will be using amazing inspiration from the likes of Bonnie Hunter, QuiltersCache, Moda Bake Shop and many others.

This month we are making the SHADOW BOX quilt block in black & white/white & black prints measuring 8 ½” unfinished.

1 square 7 ½” back & white or white & black print (pink in diagram)

1 strip of solid black 1 ½” x 6 ½”

1 strip of solid black 1 ½” x 7 ½”

2 squares solid white 1 ½”

One set = 6 blocks. You may send as many as 6 sets. Your quilt blocks DO NOT have to be the same! In fact, make each block with different black/white and white/black prints. Please use 100% cotton, quiltshop quality fabric to make your quilt blocks. Please pay attention to the back of your quilt blocks; pressing, snipping extra threads, etc. Be sure your quilt blocks are squared up, trimmed and even.

Please PM me to sign up. Please provide:

•QBscreen name

•Real name

•Number of sets you are making/sending

After I have received all of your information I will add you to the list of swappers. When you’re ready to mail your quilt blocks, please PM me and I will send you mailing information. BE SURE to include the USPS envelope WITH POSTAGE, filled out with your mailing information, in your package to me.

Set(s) of quilt blocks will be due by MARCH 30[SUP]TH[/SUP]2015.

** Please label each quilt block**

Mailing: please put all blocks in one large plastic baggie along with your name and address on/in the bag. This will help protect your blocks in case your package is damaged. Please use a USPS Priority Mail® Padded Flat Rate Envelope (9 ½” x 12½”), buy $6.10 in POSTAGE, put postage on your return envelope and fill out your name/address etc. This will be your return envelope so be sure to put this in your package as well!

Please read basic swap rules here:http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-20154-1.htm

jclinganrey

Here's my quilt block:

terriamn

Count me in should be a fun and fast block to make. I have Loy's of black and white bu no white or black solids yet

jclinganrey

I collect black & white/white & black prints so I have lots too.

Hopefully it will be quick and easy for you to get your hands on some solid black & solid white. Then - - - sew, sew, sew!!!

Yes, they're really quick and easy!


Jane

glasqlts

hi Jane, I'm ready to join you again. This is a block I have wanted to do and now is my big chance to aquire another UFO?

jclinganrey

Yeah!! So far we have:

1. Terriamn
2. glasqlts


Thanks ladies - --

Jane

terriamn

sure hope we get some more folks to join in. This is a nice easy and fun block to make

jaba

I'm playing a catch up game from being gone on vacation for 3 weeks. Will have to see if I can get some sets made.

glasqlts

I hope we get some more ladies also, or we will be getting lot of our own back again! Dug out my B & W's, don't have that many and have the 7&1/2's cut out.

jaba

Sorry ladies, don't mean to bail out on you but I still have the other black and white to put together. That one took most of the black and white I had and until it's done just don't want to go buy more at the moment. Went to both fabric shops and just didn't see anything that really excited me to buy. Will wait for the next month and see the new idea. Will be watching for your beautiful blocks though and following the thread.