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I got Evelyn`s and Mcpatches squares in the mail today! And I went to the LQS and got mine. I got the cutest little fishes swimming around. I also got my fabric for the misc squares when we get to them. Still need to find my food fabric.

I look In AcMore today in Altoona and couldn't find the food fabric either but did get some other cut material for my stash , we didn't make it out to Surplus City they might have some.

Can you please explain "misc" squares? Items like guitars and airplanes?
I've been wanting to do jars of items that make me happy like rainbows, kittens, M&Ms.

Evelyn, I am not sure what all we will do for misc. I picked up needles and pins fabric.
I think maybe it would be anything that makes you smile, that you could put in a jar.
I saw nuts and bolts fabrics today, tape measures, all kinds of things like that.
BUT, I like the idea of misc. being something that makes you smile!! What does everyone else want for misc?

Duh! Didn't think about actual stuff you really put in jars. Looking around my house I have lots of junk (treasures) in jars. Thanks.

For me the misc would be anything other than food or critters you'd collect in jars- marbles, pins, paperclips, seashells, spools, tape measures, nuts and bolts, ribbons, tape measures, matchbox cars, pens and pencils, maybe spoons? Anyone have more ideas?

OK, came up with a few more. Flower/plant seeds, band aids, buttons, other desk supplies, rotary cutters, recipes, ornaments? There are so many fabrics! The scale certainly doesn't have to be perfect.

Thanks longjohn, that is a perfect explanation!!!

So the theme is bugs, etc? What abt cute little cats with red hats? If that doesn't work, then I will need to shop. Shopping would probly be after Easter.

Motqltr, we are doing bugs, critters, underwater things, like fish or turtles, something in that line this time. But your little cats would be perfect for the misc. swap later on.
No hurry, you have till the end of the month. Just a few are getting theirs in early.
Tammy

OK, I'm finally back home after making a tour of family for the last 3 weeks. Now back to work. The package I sent home with the fabric for this swap found out in Nevada is here. So this week I'll get the fabic washed, cut, and mailed.

Can't wait to see what everyone has sent and really like the samples of the jab quilts shown.

Bug fabric cut. I haven't seen any instructions, but I presume we should include a prepaid return envelop - so I will do that.

Hope to mail tomorrow.

Yes, Elaine, sorry to not have said that.

I keep change (coins) in jars, poker chips, dice, monolopy pieces and money, curtain hooks, screws, nails, in the bathroom,fingernail clips, files, cottonballs,q-tips, etc...and when in Kentucky ...even moonshine...lmbo

Tammy, oops, sorry I didn't think of sending an envelope...only postage. This is my first swap but I should have figured.

Its fine with me if you just relabel and tape up the envelope I mailed blocks to you in. I believe it one that I reused anyway.

Darla, that is fine, I reuse envelopes when I can, so was just going to reuse one. It is my fault anyway for not including that info in the original posting for sign ups. lol
Tammy

Rofl at Trish for the moonshine. Isn`t that clear? Would make everyone guess what was in that jar! How about an jar of grass with the top open and a snake at the top of the shelf??

Please no snakes lol but like the clear jar with the moonshine and tammy how would you know what a jar of shine looks like lol there used to be a still up your way though rolf lol
Edna

I've seen several versions of shine Tammy, all aren't clear, they seem to like peach shine around my neck of the woods in Kentucky...and I've heard rumors my great granddad had a still lol...I do remember seeing it's remmants where we used to go berry picking up the creek...rumor has it, he also planted the strawberries, raspberries and blackberries to flavor his goods...

Tammy, got my squares mailed off to you. But...AAAACCCKKK...forgot to send postage and envelope! Will get that mailed out to you!

Just bumping this back up.


Last week at the Cincinnati Quilt Festival I kept an eye out for bug theme FQ's in case I want to make more jars.
I didn't see very many so I am sure happy I joined this swap.

I saw lots of fruit and veggie fabrics and a sample jar quilt made from those. So cute!

I found money material today for the mis. type material it is so cute ..........haven't found food yet either

Mine should have reached you days ago! Yikes! Im worried! Ill be waiting for the up date and if it doesnt include me, I will just have to send you some more.

Im getting worried too! DH and daughter sent mine almost 2 weeks ago. Hopefully tisme's mailbox is full when she gets home!

When do you think she is coming home? I tried to find the info in the above posts but must have missed it. Guess Ive heard too many post office horror stories. LOL

All I remember is that she was going to the beach for a few days with family.

I usually send these these with a delivery convermation, but forgot to DH so he just sent it priority... post office horror stories is just what I was thinking. hummmmm

I have been busy with other activities and out of town. I have fabric, will cut tonite. I'm not sure I have the mailing info. I will read through all 3 pages and check PMs.If I can't locate it can someone PM me?
Hope to mail tomorrow, If memory serves, the deadline is the end of April, right?

Mailing mine today, hope they make the deadline...my car has been in shop. Senta PM to you motqltr with Tammy's address, and May 1st was the date she hoped to have the blocks in hand I think...

I am home!! I received lots of goodies while gone. I was home earlier, but have been busy as heck! I will update list asap, meaning now! lol

Thank you Kentucky! I'll get that addy, still have to cut -- procrastination is my middle name, or maybe my 1st name

Hiya Tammy...hope you had a great time!

I got my eggplant, and cucumber slices, mosquito's and honeybees, and thimble squares in the mail today. I have been looking for my dice fabric which i had in hand weeks ago and put it in a safe place lol
hope they travel quickly!

waiting to see if they're all in so we can get our packages back!!

Just a few more to go Elaine, The deadline is May 1st, so will get with Edna to see what day she can come that week, and we will do the swapping! Then will do sign ups for the next go round!!!!

Mailed today; I had butterflies, sorry I didn't post earlier and I hope it's not a duplicate. It was the only thing I could find on Easter when I went shopping.
The post man said it should be there by Saturday or Monday.

Welcome back time!!! Cant wait to see the quilts this swap results in.

Me either, DJ! Im all excited about this one.

Please don't hate me....mind go out in the post on Monday morning. SOOOOO SORRRYY!!!

Ilovemy4kids, we all get behind some times. As much as I can't wait to start this quilt, I have SOOO much more that I SHOULD be doing.

Let's see, a April's BOM, a funky chicken, a few Row Robins (yes I said FEW).

Looking forward to seeing the fun in this package!

Ilovemy4kids, no problem, I will wait. I am getting with Edna for a day next week anyway. So no major rush. Monday will be fine. Youngest son is taking his drivers test on Thursday and that is my only day off until next week, so we are gonna swap out then.
Tammy

hoping mine makes it b4 Thursday Tammy, 3 of the 6 FQ's I mailed on the same day have made it already, so fingers crossed!

Trish, I will be going to the PO tomorrow, so it might be there. No worries, we can`t swap out until next week. I am sure it will be here by then.
Is everyone getting ready to do FOOD next??

I bought strawberries yesterday at Material Mart
here in Midland... nice place. Now wash and cut....or should I wait to see hoe many are playing?

We are going to shoot for 20 again, and I am pretty sure we will get it. So go ahead and cut and wash.

Received 2 packages today, looks like we are all here, so will call Edna and get set up for swapping on Monday!!! Trish your package arrived safe and sound. lol If any of you are wondering, I didn`t open the packages as they came, only a few of them to check who they were, I wanted to be surprised too!

Tam monday is good for me we will probably see you on Sunday at work. You know lunch time after Church. or call me. Im looking forward to helping u.Edna

Did mine get there? Thanks so much!

Yay...so glad it's there and lol, your a good girl Tammy...I don't know if Icould have waited!

Ilovemy4kids, yep yours made it too! Trish, I peeked at some, but kept most of them sealed so can enjoy them all at once like you guys.

So sorry I missed this.....Was wondering if anyone had about 9 squares of different bugs they would like to sell? Michele