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*Farmgirl Swap:  Signature/Friendship Quilt Block Exchange -Closed  |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 06 2010 : 10:22:17 AM
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Sorry to hear that someone had to drop out.
I have almost 16 block made so far. They are not all the same fabric. I am trying to use up my stash and scraps.
When this swap is close to completion maybe we can start another simple scrappy 6 1/2 block swap. Like a four patch or a nine patch that can be used with our signature blocks.
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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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2010 : 11:39:56 AM
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Oh, Kathy I like that idea of the blocks to go with the signature blocks.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2010 : 1:58:07 PM
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The 4-patch would be a great idea to go with these. And make a larger quilt top. WOO HOO! Good going Kathy.
Linda |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 3:26:28 PM
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Or each person could make a scrapr 61/2" block of their choice. But whatever it is a good idea.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 05:57:26 AM
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LindaJo, I really like the idea of everyone making a 6-1/2" block of their choice. Going to get started on mine this week-end while I watch NFL playoff games.
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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bluebellequilts
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
Teresa
Georgia
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 07:23:24 AM
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Printing off the instructions to make my blocks today. Got an unexpected gift of a day off from school thanks to the ice and snow. 
My plans are to also make my blocks using as much scrap fabric as possible. My scrap basket is overflowing and 23 blocks should help make a dent in it!
Also gives me a chance to spend time with our new dog. Julie - we adopted a mutt from a rescue group last Sunday. While I dearly miss my old friend, our new one is such a clown. He likes to help me feed fabric under the needle and is tall enough to reach up and put his nose on the fabric while I'm sewing.
In Seattle you haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running. ~Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon.com)
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 07:52:40 AM
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Oh Teresa... Congratulations on your new dog. PLEASE post pics of him... I would love to see him. As for the 6 12 inch scrap block... Do you ladies want to have that sent with the signature blocks or sent separate?
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 08:09:51 AM
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I was wondering the same thing. It would mean making twice as many blocks as we planned. How does everyone feel about that?
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 08:30:15 AM
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Depends on the block, but sending both at once is fine with me. I like the idea of the 6-1/2" 4-patch - it is so simple - just four 3-1/2" squares. Another great way to use up all those scraps!
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 10:22:46 AM
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I would like to send the extra blocks at the same time, even if we need to change the due date by a week or so. Or maybe not everyone would want to do that part. This is a good project for scraps. Good choice of pattern. This is getting more and more fun!
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 2:01:59 PM
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We better get a vote on the two blocks at one time.
I was actually thinking it could be done after this one was complete.
I think for some girls it might be too much at one time.
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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 2:09:56 PM
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| I agree - some people may not be able to do both blocks at once. Though it would save postage for the hostess to send them both together. |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 06:13:33 AM
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Yes, that postage thing is getting to be more of an issue. How about we extend for a couple of weeks and send both at the same time. That would relieve the time issue and allow us to only mail one time. Does everyone want to do two blocks? I don't mind although more time would be great! It would give us a larger quilt.
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 12:50:15 PM
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Your blocks look great Carrie. Mine are finished too. I just need to sign them.
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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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2010 : 1:10:05 PM
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Wow Carrie! Your blocks are beautiful! I love the fabric. Great Job!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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LindaJo
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Linda
Fargo
ND
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:29:02 AM
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I will do the 2 blocks and send at the same time. If more time is needed that's not a problem. I will keep watching for the final decision.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:31:18 AM
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What are the second set of blocks supposed to look like?? I don't have enough fabric of the same color to do another set. Can I just do the one?? I also cut my first set at 6" instead of the 6 1/2 I was supposed to do. Would I make the second set 6 1/2 if I did them??
Carrie M
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
Edited by - Carrie W on Jan 11 2010 11:40:34 AM |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:33:50 AM
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I cut nearly all my blocks last night - all but that signature strip. Is there a way that I can "gang-cut" that or do I have to do one at a time??? I plan to mail the two at once.
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:39:14 AM
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| The hostess needs to let us know what the second block, if any, will be. As I understand it, it will not be the same block. |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:57:29 AM
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The second block will be a 6-1/2" 4-patch -- just four 3-1/2" squares. Very easy. (Thanks quiltee for the suggestion)
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
Edited by - ClaireSky on Jan 11 2010 11:59:05 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 12:02:50 PM
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| That's great. I am going to make my blocks today and tomorrow. Do we need to send you the return postage funds when we mail them all to you? I believe that's what you had said? If not, we need addresses for everyone. |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 12:05:38 PM
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Julie--
Should the second blocks match our first ones?
I'm also assuming we need to make 23 of them.
Carrie M
www.totallykadeshfarm.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 12:14:29 PM
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OK, so now I'm confused. I thought that we were going to mail the blocks to each other . . .
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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Signature/Friendship Quilt Block Exchange -Closed
