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*Farmgirl Swap:  Quilt Block Swap - Closed- Blocks returned  |
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
 Posted - May 18 2010 : 5:09:59 PM
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 6:52:16 PM
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I will be looking forward to receive my package. Thank you for all your hard work!!
Happy Quilting.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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Nettie
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Nettie
Bedford
PA
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 7:07:41 PM
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Count me in on the next block swap. I enjoyed it so much.
Nettie |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 8:51:33 PM
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LOL haven't even gotten them back and I am ready for another round! I think I prefer a smaller block, say 8-10", but personally I just go with the flow and anything works for me! I like the flowers but I like stars even more :)
And yes I love Heather's idea of swapping a fat quarter as well!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 04:37:40 AM
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Any size works for me! I prefer stars but will do whatever the group decides. Looking forward to getting my blocks and getting my quilt underway. Now comes the hard part deciding on how to set them! 
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 12:09:15 PM
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Just received my red/white blocks. I love them all!!!! Can't wait to finish the quilt. Thank you Barbara, for all your hard work.
Looking forward to the next exchange. |
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Nettie
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Nettie
Bedford
PA
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 2:35:40 PM
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I recieved my blocks today.
Girls they are lovely! I can't wait to decide on a sashing color to add to the blocks. Not sure what color yet.
I would love to do the next swap with a fat quarter included. I like the size we just completed.
I do have one question on my red and white squares. I received two of my own back. Was I suppose to?
Nettie |
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mamashaw
True Blue Farmgirl
268 Posts
Annette
Cahokia
IL
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 2:47:11 PM
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I recieved my blocks today too!! They are all so pretty. Nettie, I got 2 of my blocks as well, I think we lost a sister along the way so we all had extra blocks come back.
I have some black I think I may use for the borders.
someplace between lost and found
annette fs#1372
not all who wander are lost |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 6:02:48 PM
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Sorry to say but we had two sisters drop out from the swap. That is why everyone received their blocks back. Glad to hear that three of you have received your blocks. I took my blocks to my quild luncheon - I was so proud of all of you!! I explained to everyone how the blocks came from all over the US. I hope that everyone liked the extra farmgirl fabric. I tried to find it in red but all they had was the green. If someone posts pictures let us know. We have a young quilter from Japan in our group, I think that she was the most impressed regarding our swap. Thanks again for a great swap. Keep talking about our next swap, Barbara
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mamashaw
True Blue Farmgirl
268 Posts
Annette
Cahokia
IL
USA
268 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 6:17:01 PM
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The farm girl fabric was a wonderful addition to our packages. Thank you! Where did you find it?
annette
not all who wander are lost |
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 1:28:18 PM
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Barbara:
Thank you again for all your hard work. I like all the blocks - thank you Farmgirls. Barb - I love the farmgirl block. I think I might use that on aa label on the back and put every ones names and states. I have not thought what I am going to use - but I think I will try to get it done so I can take for "Show and Tell" to my Thimble berries Club" next month.
If you have another block exchange - count me in.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 6:30:54 PM
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Glad to hear that everyone likes their blocks:) I found the fabric in Paducha during the quilt show. It was funny I did not realize that it was a Mary Jane Farms print until after I made the purchase. Vi I hope that your quilt group likes the blocks as much as mine did!! Have fun putting it together. I will keep in mind everyone that is interested for our next swap. I'm thinking stars, primative scrappy fabric colors, and size 10 inches. How does that sound? Barbara
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 6:37:35 PM
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Ohhh, I love the idea of primative scrappy colored stars!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 7:55:29 PM
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 10:31:17 PM
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Please explain primative scrappy colors!
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 10:06:08 AM
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Primative colors are country colors, Thimbleberry fabrics, muted reds and blues, civil war reproduction prints, Little Quilts (shop in Atlanta) colors, homespuns, Americana type fabrics..... hope this helps? You can google primative fabrics under images and then you can see all different kinds of fabrics. Remember if everyone makes scrappy then all of our blocks will go together. What do you thing? Barbara
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Edited by - craftystranger on May 22 2010 10:17:58 AM |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 11:28:52 AM
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Hi girls, I am in on the next one if we do it. Scrappy??? Have to think on that
one. And I also posted a picture of our quilt squares put together under the heading
red quilt squares, go have a look see and let me know what you think. |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 1:24:39 PM
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I recieved my batch of blocks from the second group! Thank you to everyone. I can't wait to get started on my quilt.
I like the scrappy color blocks for the next one, 10 inch is good too. Have we decided on if anyone is interested in the fat quarter exchange along with the blocks?
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 8:27:54 PM
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I recieved the blocks yesturday, yea!!!!
Thank you so much Barbara! Thank you Farmgirls!
Debbie |
Edited by - debbies journey on May 22 2010 8:31:40 PM |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 8:48:38 PM
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Ah, I got my blocks today and they are all so pretty!!! They are all laid out on my bed, I keep rearranging them to see how I want to assemble them LOL. My couch is a futon, and I learned years ago that a fitted sheet is way cheaper than a futon cover, and fits just as well. They also make for quick and easy new decor options! The sheet on there right now is red gingham and I think the finished quilt would be perfect hanging over the bed on the wall.....so I might do that but I sort of want to make a bed quilt too....decisions, decisions!
Barbara, thank you so much for hosting this swap! And thank you for the lovely farmgirl block, she's adorable!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Bag Lady Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
130 Posts
Viola
Spearfish
South Dakota
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2010 : 9:39:14 PM
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I would love to be in the block swap with primative colors - my favorite.
Cound me in.
Vi
Quilting in the Black Hills |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2010 : 06:36:23 AM
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Okay quilt block swappers, I am posting a new swap. Look for the "Primative Star" swap. I have been putting my blocks together between chasing and caring for the puppy. I have it 1/2 way done. Will post when pieced - if I wait till 100% completed we all might be waitng awhile:) Barbara
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ayates
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
anna
hailey
id
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 10:17:22 AM
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I've been out of town - just arrived home to find the quilt blocks in the mail...I was soo excited; after opening the envelope, I am soo disappointed! I received 8 blocks from others and 3 of my own - instructions state "11 to swap and one to keep". Of the 8, 4 (I won't mention names) are not worthy of working into a quilt (points are supposed to match! and a 4 patch, really?) I expected more of MJF gals - I guess my standards are just too high. Won't do this again!!!
Thank you to the 4 beautiful, well-made block...I appreciate your quality!
ayates (Anna) not Annette |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 06:49:21 AM
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Anna, This swap was open to all, that means all different levels of quilting abilities. Correct me if I'm wrong but MJF Farmgirls should be kind and nurturing. Your words were hurtful to those who tried to the best of thier ability. Perhaps a quick thank you and a personal (to yourself) note that you wouldnt participate would have been more appropiate.
Sorry your dissapointed, better luck next time.
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
Edited by - Heather B on Jun 01 2010 06:51:48 AM |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 07:24:07 AM
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Check out the Forum Thread titled "Red quilt squares picture". This is a quilt top contructed from the first group of red and white block swappers. Not all blocks were perfect but were still used by a creative quilter. She adapted and used all FG sisiter blocks and I think it came out lovely! The charm of a group quilt is the diversity of blocks/participants. Making do and making the most of what you have is a true skill.
I would like to Thank everyone once again for the blocks I recieved. I am proud to have them and use them in my next quilt.
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Quilt Block Swap - Closed- Blocks returned |
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Quilt Block Swap - Closed- Blocks returned
