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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Fat Quarter Swap update  |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
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 Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 10:47:54 AM
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Hello Ladies,
It is time to get those fat quarters in the mail. I haven't heard from 3 of you. Please let me know if you have mailed them yet. Just a friendly reminder anything that comes in the mail next Thursday will be sent back because I am swapping out that day in the AM.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Hugs,
Elizabeth |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 1:09:42 PM
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Mine are in the mail as of today. Just got back from the post office.
Denise
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 3:28:48 PM
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Yes Sunshine I got yours. And Gloria I got yours today. Thanks Denise.
Hugs,
Elizabeth |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 6:58:26 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
I mailed mine ages ago. Did you get it?
Laura
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 07:50:58 AM
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On my way to overnight them today! Sorry , I am probably your last one! Thanks!
with a happy heart |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 10:09:59 AM
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Yes Laura,
Thanks,
Elizabeth |
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 1:02:13 PM
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May seem like a silly  , but I was wondering... what is the difference in fat quarters & other quilt squares. I have seem them pre-bundled. Just curious, as I am just starting to learn a lot of new things from you all!
"Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow." ~Benjamin Franklin~ |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 1:13:30 PM
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No question is silly if it provides the information you need! Fat quarters are a yard of fabric cut into four equal rectangles, each being roughly 22" x 18". The bundles of fabric that you see are likely fat quarters, but it is always good to ask. One quilt shop I visit does NOT cut fat quarters, but rather quarter-yard pieces which are 9" x 44". Same amount of fabric, but very different sizes.
I'm not sure about the "quilt squares" you mentioned. They may be remnants cut into equal sized squares. When in doubt, and if the size is not written on the label, ask!
I'm heading south for the winter. Some parts of my body already have a head start! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 5:40:04 PM
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Thanks for the info ladies. Ok so this leads to more ?'s. Are fat quarters used for something in particular as they are? Or are they also cut to make a particular quilt pattern? Is there a certain benefit to using those over other fabric? Thanks again. I'll get it someday! Especially with help from all of you. 
"Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow." ~Benjamin Franklin~ |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 6:00:03 PM
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It is just a small amount of fabric that you can do anything with. There are quilt patterns that do call for fat quarters. I can't think of any specific ones of hand but scrapes do the same thing. It is a way of putting a lot of color in your fabric stash without adding a lot of yardage. Most people do with them what ever they want.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe my blog http://sunshinescreations.blogspot.com
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 8:42:00 PM
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A fat quarter also gives you more flexibility than 1/4 yard of fabric because it is a big rectangle and not a long narrow strip like a normal 1/4 yard would be. Just helps you have more options ( and more fabric...yay!)
with a happy heart |
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 9:22:12 PM
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Thanks sunshine & bramble. I guess I do have a lot more to learn than I thought I did about fabrics. I wanted to just jump right in. My family was not a crafty one & I never learned any of those types of things. I did take home-ec in school & did sew a few things....but that was a long ways back. It is so true if you don't use it you lose it! I appreciate you taking the time to explain to me!
"Work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow." ~Benjamin Franklin~ |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2007 : 6:42:21 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
My last fat quarters only arrived in the mail today - sorry!! If I send them tomorrow, then they will get there in ten days (about 8th February). Is that too late? I don't want to hold everyone up, so let me know if you would rather I drop out of the swap. I can give them to farmgirls via the RAOK list instead, if it will hold this swap up too long. Let me know.
Thanks, Elizabeth,
Best wishes,
Jayne |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2007 : 7:34:53 PM
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hI Jayne,
I am so sorry. I think it would be best to send them to the ladies through the Roak list. I really want to get this swap out in the mail. I work on limited energy due to illness so I have to stay on schedule.I have other commitments so I can't put this swap off a couple weeks.
Hugs,
Elizabeth |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 1:55:00 PM
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Hi Elizabeth,
No, that is absolutely fine - I am sorry that it took me so long to get organised. I wanted to check with you as I knew you were running to a fine schedule and I really didn't want to put you out. Thanks for all the organising you have been doing with so many swaps.
Best wishes,
Jayne |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
2044 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 3:45:52 PM
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Jayne- I have a package long overdue to you so fear not. I will swap with you then if that's ok?
with a happy heart |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 6:40:33 PM
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Bramble I got your package today but there was no return postage in there. Please send me an enveolpe with your postage on it.
Hugs,
Elizabeth |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 6:55:43 PM
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Elizabeth- Glad they got there in time! I sent you an email regarding the postage and particulars, just let me know and it will go out tomorrow. Thanks again for coordinating!
with a happy heart |
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 7:35:40 PM
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Just checking to see if mine got there.
Denise
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 07:30:31 AM
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They are all here and I am going to swap out today. Thanks to everyone. However please shoot me if I ever post another swap. LOL After the the time swap I am done hosting swaps here.Hosting swaps is the hardest job I have ever done. I think evevryone should do it just one time.
Hugs,
Elizabeth |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2007 : 1:02:49 PM
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Well, this was a blue ribbon day! I received three valentines from the exchange AND my packet of fat quarters! Thank you, Elizabeth, for coordinating this swap - I'm sure it was a lot of work. The fabrics are very tempting....do I cook, or do I sew??
I'm heading south for the winter. Some parts of my body already have a head start! |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2007 : 1:37:27 PM
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Ooo..swap is out..hope mine comes in tomorrow's mail Elizabeth, just got my tea theme fabric and will get it all together to mail out this weekend.
Country girl in NE PA |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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