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*Farmgirl Barter™:  6 ½” Charm Swap: Halloween fabric Mailed 10/1  |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:23:35 AM
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HALLOWEEN FABRIC/THEME CHARM SWAP!!
  Any shade/print/theme of good 100% cotton Halloween fabric.
(But try not to use a solid)
Please pre-wash and Iron all fabric.
Please measure your blocks carefully!
We are swapping 6 1/2 charms. 10 identical charms per set. Up to 5 sets per person. Each set would be a different fabric/print.
Please let me know if you would like to join in. WE would need at least 11 people.
If we don't get 11 people, then the charms per set would be equal to the number of participants.
Sign ups start today, July 19th
Sign ups end August 2nd.
Charms sets due to me by September 29th.
All charms will be sorted and mailed October 1st.
 Please have your charms mailed on time. We will have less then 30 days to create, sew and display our chrams for Halloween.
 I know a lot of you that participated in the pink charm swap had great time and truly loved the charms you received back! Lets make this another swap to remember.
1)khartquilt - Kathy 2 sets
received 9/26 Merry - Merry 4 sets
received 9/28 countryroads - Melissa 5 sets
Received 8/1 crafter - Lori 3 sets
received 8/8 barnagainkristine - Kristine 5 sets
 received 8/28 MsLilly - Lillian 5 sets
Received 8/17 forgetmenot - Judith 4 sets
 futters - Michelle 5 sets
received 8/21 Keyboo - Lucy 3 sets, Mom 2 sets
received 9/28 farm~maid - Christine
When you have your charms ready to mail, email me and I will give you my address. Please don't forget to include a self addressed postage paid envelope. Or a few dollars so I can purchase the return postage. I do have plenty of envelopes.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
Edited by - khartquilt on Oct 26 2009 3:48:31 PM |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:51:15 AM
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Sign me up, I will do 2 sets also!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 10:57:15 AM
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Thanks Merry! I added your name!
I just came in from a bike ride. It’s been a while since I had my motorcycle out. We are still working on a few issues with the idler or throttle regulator. It likes to idle fast or high.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 1:04:26 PM
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Hi Kathy, please sign me up for five sets.
I was looking at a little suzuki 250 yesterday, I want something smaller to learn on. Then for my permanent bike I want a suzuki boulevard m50. Someday!
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 2:14:17 PM
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Melissa,
I added your name.
As for motorcycling...starting off with a smaller bike is smart. I have a small 1988 Yamaha 535 virago. It’s my girly cruiser bike. It’s a bit of an odd duck. The gas tank is actually under the seat. It only holds about 2.5 gallons of gas.
I am only 5 foot tall so I need a low saddled bike. I also like both my feet to touch the ground! But good luck! There are a lot of older bikes out there looking for good homes!
We should start a "motorcycle mama quilt making" club!
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 2:32:04 PM
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LOL! thats a great idea. You're too funny.
My hubby took me upto the highschool parking lot to learn on his. He rides a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. It was fun til I didn't
get turned in time and ran into the grass. I laid it down, with thank goodness no injuries to me and only a broken mirror
to the bike. But since then I have learned I need something more my size. I can't wait to try again.
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
~Think happy thoughts~ |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 3:19:30 PM
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Kathy,
I would love to sign up for 3 sets of Halloween charms- Thank you so much!!
xoxo- Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:33:19 PM
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Kathy,
Sign me up for 5 sets. I'm so excited! Remind me of the best size cut to buy to get the 10 squares. Is it 1/4 yard cut or 1/2 yard cut of 45" fabric?
We have a darling store which resembles an old fashioned merchantile not far from my home. They are the oldest department store around. I think they have been in business over 100 years and women from each generation of the Broadbent family work there together. They sell the good old things like tea cups, aprons, hankies and fabric along with just about anything else you might want or need. When I visited last week they had a large section of Halloween fabric so I can't wait to go back and pick out 5 cuts. I love keeping them in business :) If any of you ever visit Utah make sure to look up Broadbent's in Lehi (just around the corner from Salt Lake).
Thanks for putting this together. I loved the pink charm swap.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 06:37:07 AM
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Lori and Kristin, Your names have been added.
Fabric amount to purchase:
If you are purchasing a 45" fabric, then I would recommend you purchase 1/2 a yard.
Remember, you will need to wash your fabric and that will cause it to shrink just a little bit.
From your washed fabric, you should be able to get 12 6.5" charms from it. But it will also give you at the most a 5 inch strip (noodle) extra.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 06:54:41 AM
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Kathy add my name to the list, please. 5 sets for me.
Lillian |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 08:23:37 AM
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Sign me up for 1 set. Thanks
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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GrammyGoose
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
Sue
Liverpool
PA
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 07:16:22 AM
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Kathy, please sign me up for 2 sets. Thank you!
Sue
Farmgirl #656
"This is the day that God made, let us drink juice and enjoy it!" - Reece Stutts, age 3 |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 08:08:01 AM
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Lillian, Linda and Sue,
Your names are added. Again, thank you for joining in!!!
Just remember, if you have joined in on both these swaps, you can send your blocks all together, but...you will need to send them on the earlier due date, so that they arrive at my house on or before September 29th.
I want to be sure that there is enough time for those of us that plan, make and display our Halloween items. OK?
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 6:10:35 PM
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Ladies, please remember...if we do not have at least 11 swappers, the number of charms per set will be reduced to the number of swappers.
I see that JoAnn Fabrics has a varity of fabrics on sale by me this week.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 9:30:17 PM
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Please sign me up for 2 sets. Thank you. Sounds like great fun!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2009 : 11:00:26 PM
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Hey Kathy,
Change me to 4 sets,
Thanks!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
"Nobody has ever measured, not even poets how much the heart can hold."
Zelda Fitzgerald |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 06:28:41 AM
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I am taking a walk to Wal-Mart today. I is going to be a nice day today. But I need to get moving before it gets too hot.(I am feeling a little on the fat side. Need to get this body moving) I am going to see what fabric they might have. Now, Wal-Mart is not my favorite store for fabric, but, sometimes I can find some nice, quality-ish fabric. I am going to see if they have any Halloween prints. But mostly, I need to pick up a new pack of machine sewing needles. Needles are one of those things that I like to change on regular bases. At least every 3 months.
So any way....Just a quick reminder...we have 9 participants signed up so far. Anyone else interested???
And also....
Sign ups end August 2nd.
Charms sets due to me by September 29th.
All charms will be sorted and mailed October 1st.
Please have your charms mailed on time. We will have less then 30 days to create, sew and display our charms for Halloween.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2009 : 8:24:06 PM
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Hi, Kathy! Please add 2 more sets for me..making 4 total. I found two more designs at JoAnn's. Irrisistable! :) Thank you!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2009 : 06:01:08 AM
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Judith,
I changed your sets from 2 to 4.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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keyboo
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Lucy
Cambridge Springs
Pa.
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 07:00:21 AM
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Hi! My Mom quilts. I thought this would be a neat gift for her, but I am not sure what a "charm" is? can someone please explain this to me? Thanks!
Lucy |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 09:30:25 AM
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Lucy,
A charm is a square of fabric. Charms come in many sizes. For this swap, the charm is to be a 6 1/2 inch square.
Each set of charms will consist of 10 identical squares of fabric.
After I receive all the charms sets from all the swappers, I mix them up and send you back 10 different charms for each set. Its a nice way to get lots of different pieces of fabric.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 2:08:24 PM
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Please count me in!!! I will do 2 sets. The only thing I don't get is what happens after the swap. Do you then cut up the fabrics and create quilt blocks or just sew them together at the 6 1/2 size? I'm a little slow :-P.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Futters on Jul 28 2009 5:25:18 PM |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 05:54:02 AM
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Michelle,
I will add your name!
Now with the charms you can do a lot of different things.
You could simply sew them together. Kind of a patchwork pattern. This then can be turned into a blanket or throw. Maybe a table cloth. An Apron?
You could cut the charms into triangles and make a top out of that.
There are many things you could do with them. I have a number of purse patterns that call for charms.
Or you could use these charms to make Yo-Yo-s with. Here are photos of what I did with my pink charms.
I am still working on the quilt top. I had added a boarder and am now working on the back.
  
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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keyboo
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
Lucy
Cambridge Springs
Pa.
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 2:40:58 PM
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I would love to do two sets also! Why not?, right? I am so sure that i can find something to do with them!
Lucy |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2009 : 10:04:30 PM
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Just got a check in the mail today for Jury duty. Guess what I will be shopping for this week...
Halloween fabric. I'm so excited. The pink charm swap was so much fun and I can't wait to work with the Halloween fabrics. Thanks for doing this Kathy!
barnagainkristin |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 06:08:07 AM
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Lucy I added your name...Welcome to my swap!
Kristin, There is nothing better then receiving a check in the mail!! Happy shopping!
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: 6 ½” Charm Swap: Halloween fabric Mailed 10/1 |
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6 ½” Charm Swap: Halloween fabric Mailed 10/1
