They will work for several summer quilts posted in Transcriber8 post on flip flop quilts; and for some other summer type patterns in the LQS this year.
Here's how we'll do it:
BRIGHTS are just that...BRIGHT!!...You should need sun-glasses! They can be geometric, stripes, tone-on-tone, floral or whimsical. Please no holiday prints...the intent is to use these in a 'summer-time' related quilt...
1. We will be swapping 100% cotton fabric that is LQS quality. If you don't know what that means, please, don't sign up (not trying to be mean, it's just that simple).
2. We will be swapping sets of 8 Fat-Eights since you can get that from 1 yard of fabric. They do not have to all match to be a set, just don't send more than 8 of any one fabric.
3. Wash the fabric first...I advise you do it before cutting...
4. A fat-eighth is half of a fat-quarter and measures about 18 x 11 (can also be cut from half-yard pieces)...(not 9 x 20 as some sites indicate...)
5. Send in as many sets as you'd like to receive back. Limit: 10 per person (unless we get more than 10 swappers, then we'll go to a limit of 15).
5. Put your sets in a Ziploc-type baggie, no need to seperate the sets out. Enclose a card with your name and address on one side and mine on the other. (In case your package should get torn in the mail.)
6. Enclose enough postage to send your swapped sets back to you.
7. PM me with your name, hgtv name, phone number and email address to join...and I will send you back my mailing address, phone, and email.
Transcriber8, send Kathy a PM in order to join. If you read Step 7, you'll see what she wants to know in order to sign you up. As I'm sure you've figured out, we're a little picky here about our swaps. The hostesses generally create a set of rules and ask that you adhere to them.
To send a PM, left click on her name (above that precious picture) and select "send SHAWKL a Private Message". A new window will open up where you can type all of the required information.
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I appreciate all the thoughtful folks on making sure we get the sizes of the FAT F8 correctly...and yes, technically we could go with an half of a fat quarter (11 x 18 about)...or half of a 1/4 yard strip (9 x 22).
Personally, I think we have more flexibility with the 11 x 18...which is why we have that size in the rules...but, I will certainly bend to the likes of the group as a whole. So, if you'd prefer that we go with 9 x 22...then please voice your opinion...thanks
If you would put your cursor over the face of my name...and LEFT click...you will see a pull-down menu...select to invite me to a Private Message...and provide me your name, address, e-mail, and phone.
My rule is...if I'm going to send you mine...you should send me yours...one, so if I have any questions or information I can reach you. And, if you have any for me about the swap, you can reach me.
p.s. You have a PM from me...from this morning...you can read your private messages on this board by scrolling to the top...and selecting the little "flag" that should be flashing next to the message board tool bar.
I prefer the 11 X 18 size. That way, I could use the fabric for a finished 10" background square if I wanted to and have scraps leftover for whatever. But if the group consensus is otherwise, well, it's all good.
Posts: 966 | Location: Omaha, NE | Registered: Mar 31, 2007
are bright novelty prints ok? I have some fq of these that i would love to split. I too prefer the 11 x 18 size. I dont have any project in mind, but i thought i could cvollect so the next time i need to do a baby quilt i have something to work with.
Tami
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Posts: 1403 | Location: midwest | Registered: Jan 16, 2003
Novelty is okay; just no holiday themed. They might not work for flip-flop; but will work in so many other bright quilts they are not limiting like the holidays are.
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. We'll see how long I hold out!
