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| ClaireSky |
Posted - May 08 2010 : 09:37:49 AM
Hello everyone!
I am hosting a Signature/Friendship Quilt Block Exchange. If you are interested please join us. The quilt block example can be seen on this website: www.quilterscache.com/S/SignatureBlock.html
Rules:
1. Block size to be sent in will be 6 1/2".
2. The center piece of the block will be white or white on white only. The rest of the block can be what ever you like.
3. Print your name, city, and state and your username on the white portion of the block. It must be in black permanent marker or embroidered in black.
4. All blocks will be sent to me along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for your receiving blocks.
5. No embellishments.
6. You make 1 block for each person plus 1 block for yourself.
I will be taking sign-ups through May 15th. Send-in date would be by May 31st. I will email everyone with my name and address. I will be sending these blocks back to you on June 7th.
Good Luck Ladies!
P.S. Just a reminder...the directions make a 6 1/2 inch block. It states that it make a 6 inch block but that is when it is set into a quilt.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
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| ClaireSky |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 5:22:34 PM
Debra I emailed you.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| mamashaw |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 4:42:29 PM
omygash these blocks are beautiful!!! Thank you everyone for such wonderful work.
someplace between lost and found
annette FS#1372
not all who wander are lost |
| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 03:28:21 AM
Still looking in mail for my bunch of signature quilt from the new ones that signed up.. Love seeing my mail lady. Thanks farmgirl for all you do..
Hugs Debra
Kind HEARTS are the gardens.
Kind THOUGHTS are the roots.
Kind WORDS are the flowers.
Kind DEEDS are the fruits. |
| debbies journey |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 10:36:48 PM
Wow what a beautiful bunch of blocks! Thanks everyone!
Debbie |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 6:14:07 PM
Thanx to everyone who participated. I recieved all my blocks today.....beautiful! So glad I joined this swap and looking forward to the next.
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
| Shirley Ann |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 4:35:18 PM
Hi Y'all,
I got my blocks today and they all look beautiful and I want to thank y'all for the great job y'all did. I can't wait to get the ones from the next quilt swap. I'm going to save them all and when I get enough I'm going to make a big Farmgirl Friendship quilt.
Shirley
The distance between friends is never too far |
| bellagirl |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 8:29:15 PM
Hi Everyone, I love my blocks and want to thank you all for a great job. Since these are my very first, I think I will set them on point and make a wall hanging. Thanks also for the signature ideas. Hopefully next time my printing will be readable. LOL
Warm Hugs,
Carmen
Farm girl #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
| mamashaw |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 2:46:17 PM
Joanna, thanks for the tip with the fabric pen, I will give it a try. I have not recieved my blocks yet but I am sure they will be here in the next day or so.. can't wait!
someplace between lost and found
annette FS#1372
not all who wander are lost |
| pumpkinvine |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 07:36:54 AM
I got mine yesterday!
Amy from Lompoc
Farmgirl Sister #119
http://www.pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jun 13 2010 : 05:11:27 AM
 Thank you Everyone!! Julie, your doing such a wonderful job on this swap, so appreciate all that you do! The blocks are sooooo beautiful . . . my quilt is taking shape and I am loving the overall look! Annette, your use of the printer was perfect, loved the way you did it.
 A quick FYI for those of us using the fabric pen, to get your fabric to stay put while signing your blocks, set it on a piece of fine grit sandpaper. The fabric won't slip and slide, your writing will be easier and the ink won't bleed since it is like writing on paper. Just thought I would share one of my tricks.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
| mamashaw |
Posted - Jun 12 2010 : 6:23:14 PM
Teresa, Thank you :c) I used iron on transfer paper and my printer, just picked a font I liked, sized it, made 16 copies (12 per page), printed and then cut the words out as close to the letters as I could and ironed them in place.
I tried a fabric marker/pen first but didn't like the way it bled out on the fabric..ehhhhg! My husband suggested the transfer paper and I am glad he did.. I knew there was another reason why I keep him around lol..
someplace between lost and found
annette FS#1372
not all who wander are lost |
| TeresaJ25 |
Posted - Jun 11 2010 : 2:09:38 PM
Thank you Julie and all of you lovely ladies for your beautiful blocks!
I just have to know.. Annette, how did you get your name on your fabric like that?? I love it!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
| simplefancies |
Posted - Jun 11 2010 : 1:59:47 PM
I received my blocks today ladies! Lovely! I'm going to have to go in search of a different fabric pen. The one I found wrote so thick and most of y'all have nice thin writing. I need to run over and sign up for the next round. Thank you all for the work you put into your blocks.
www.theporcelaindesk.blogspot.com
1 Tim. 6:8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. |
| MargaretW |
Posted - Jun 11 2010 : 12:22:20 PM
Julie, Thank you, I received my blocks today and one is as pretty as the next. Thank you on a job well done! Cant wait until next round!
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 1:32:01 PM
I want to "Thank" all you wonderful ladies for being a part of these swaps. I also want to "Thank" the girls that put in a special "tuck" in with their blocks. Again "Thank You"...you sure are a great bunch of ladies! God Bless!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| bellagirl |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 12:58:20 PM
Hi Julie,
I just want to thank you for all you have done with this swap. I understand your plate is "very full" with family and life, just know that you are greatly appreciated for your time and effort to give each of us a wonderful expierence with this trade.
Warm hugs sista' chick,
Bellagirl
Farm girl sister #1443
Blessings from Heaven and Earth |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 09:50:58 AM
I have sent everyone's blocks out this morning except the one that I didn't receive. I will put that person in the next swap. I hope everyone enjoys their blocks and that their stash of blocks are growing. I guess I didn't realize that it is going to take quite a while to receive enough blocks to make a full-size quilt. Maybe I might have to settle for something smaller. I just love the blocks this time around. Beautiful!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 05:28:49 AM
Oh good!!! thank you so much Julie!!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 6:45:12 PM
I received your blocks this morning Joanna. Beautiful blocks like last time. Wonderful job!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 4:42:34 PM
Did you receive my blocks today?? I thought you might have received them saturday, however I was not on your updated list of all blocks received. 
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 7:35:07 PM
Thanks Julie, for your work on the swap. I just partnered up the first swap I organized and I am realizing some boo-boos I've made. Nothing that cannot be remedied but still it makes me sad to mess up. Looking forward to the blocks. Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| ClaireSky |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 2:34:34 PM
I have received these blocks so far...
1. TeresaJ25
2. Kirksmom71
3. craftystranger
4. antoinette
5. simplefancies
6. pumpkinvine
7. bellagirl
8. Beth Jones
9. MargaretW
10. debbies journey
11. mamashaw
12. LakeOntarioFarmgirl
13. Shirley Ann
14. ClaireSky (me)
I will wait until Wednesday June 9th to receive the last two remaining blocks. If I don't receive them I will have to send the blocks out without them because I will be on my way to the "Farmgirls on the Loose" Laura Ingels Wilder tour in Pepin, WI with Fiddlehead Farms - Diane the morning of the 10th. If I don't receive the last two blocks I will just keep them for the next swap exchange. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will be in my mail in time.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain |
| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Jun 05 2010 : 11:39:52 AM
My quilt blocks are in mail sent out today. They are on there way..sorry it took me so long..looking forward to recieving the new blocks..by doing this I have been learning how to quilt. What fun I'm having..thank you farmgirls for helping me stretch my ablity's.
farmgirl sister Debra
Kind HEARTS are the gardens.
Kind THOUGHTS are the roots.
Kind WORDS are the flowers.
Kind DEEDS are the fruits. |
| JojoNH |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 1:06:27 PM
Just wanted to update the group, My blocks are in the mail!!
Whew!!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryCents
http://CountryCents.Blogspot.com
http://Twitter.com/Eastwooddesigns |
| MargaretW |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 4:37:51 PM
Julie, my post office is very small and rural also, so I never know when it goes or when it comes, lol! But I love my postmaster Jay he is a great guy!
BFF (Being Farmgirls Forever)
Margaret
Farmgirl #1533
Proud to be an American! There is nothing better on earth than our freedom! |
