We are swapping 6" squares of fabric with words on it.

SETS of 9 : You can send in more than one set but each set must contain different fabric. A set can have multiple fabrics, but they can't be repeated in another set.

DUE DATE: January 25, 2013

1. Use good quality cotton fabric cut at least 6" square.

2. Put your squares in a ziploc type baggie.

3. Put your name & address in the baggie in case of postal mutilation.

4. Enclose sufficient return postage (stamps or money).

5. Enclose an addressed return envelope or a sticky address label to re-use the original envelope.


!!!!!!!PLEASE PM ME FOR MY NEW ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!

SWAPPERS:
Toryam (3)
Angelinamor (2)
emb115724 (2)
asimplelife
tisme (3).
Happy Erme
STinMT (3).
KBlue. ?
JLu.
Mandylifeboats (3)
Sewlove2quilt (2)
KG in CA (3)
JaneKiwi
BD in MS
TB in MS.
ES in MS.
Jh in MS.
NC in MS.
KB in MS.

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I've listed those of you who specifically stated you were 'in'. Please PM me for my new address and so I'll know you haven't changed your mind.

Thanks!

I'm not sure about this fabric, what do ya'll think?

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I think all y'all crazy quilters & art quilters need to get in on this one!!

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I like that fabric Toryam, don`t see why it would not work.
I am in for sure, will PM you.

I like that fabric. It would make cute inches too.

Ok I'm in you girls got me obsessing on these rugs now.

look look at this use of text fabric. it's paperpiecing and its link is here:

http://shape-moth.blogspot.com...ly-retreat-2013.html

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here's another from blog above:

Cool quilts, Mandy! You find such great stuff

can u sign me up for swap?

Done deal!!

Good morning!

A question was asked about sending more than one set:

You can send as many sets as you'd like, just keep in mind the total number of swappers because you might get some repeats back.

For example, lets say we have 9 swappers.
8 people send in one set (9 squares) and I send in two sets (18 squares) = I will get 2 squares from every other swapper.

Easy, right?

If we get 18 swappers then I can send in 2 sets without expecting any repeats.

OR

if all 9 swappers send in 2 sets then no repeats. Unless one person sends in 3 sets, lol.

If anyone tells me they're sending in more than one set I'll note it by their name so everyone can estimate.

Would ya'll consider chinese characters as being text?

I am headed to the quilt shop today, will let you know tonight how many I found. The quilt shop in Brookville, PA has over 10,000 bolts!

Wouldn't it be easier to send in one 6 inch square for each person. Then we will all have one from each of us.
For instance if we have 10 swappers then we send in 10 squares one for each. Then we will all have one of each.

Well I found 3 different ones that I had to have! So will do 2 for sure and see how many sign up, then can do 3 if needed.
Tammy

And yes I consider chinese characters as text!

gotcha, SL2Q!

Erma - if you want to send in one for each swapper that's cool, just make sure you remind me when it's time to swap them out, lol.

I specified sets of 9 because that's how many 6" squares you can get from a FQ & folks can pick their fabric without having a final count of swappers since I didn't set a deadline.

I forgot to say, No, it doesn't have to be washed.

My plans don't include washing, lol. But if you want them for a washable project those small pieces are easy to throw in the sink with some hot water and then just iron them dry

ttt

I was out at the fabric shop yesterday, and saw so many text fabrics, made me think of this swap. I even purchased a couple cause I thought they would make adorable mugrugs...lol

Happy Thursday!!

Is there a sign up deadline? I am on the fence right now.

How big a piece would I need in regular fabric? 1/3 of a yard? My LQS doesnt do FQ except for the remnants of the bolt.

I am so tired right now with everything that is going on but since this only involves cutting and not sewing, it might be nice

Jane_Kiwi

A twelve inch piece (assuming at least 40" wide) cut into 6" squares would give you 12 squares with a little leftover.

If you get the super wide backing fabric you'd only need a 6" strip

There's no sign up deadline, just have the squares to me in time.

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Will the same text in two different colors count as 2 "different" pieces in a set?

I think different colors would be different sets. So if you wanted to send in one 'blue' set & one 'red' set that would be fine. Or you could just send in one set that contains some blue and some red.
Can I add u to the list?

To facilitate shopping your stash: you can have a mixed set but each different set must have different fabrics. For example: I send in set 1 with 9 different fabrics, set 2 can't re-use any fabrics from the first set.

Yes, please include me. I sent a PM. I will do 3 sets if there are enough people.

Happy Monday!!
Getting any sewing done? It was rainy all day yesterday & after church & lunch I pretty much just watched football with DH & read a little.

I found 2 fabric have 3 so hope no duplicates sign for 2 ok ty
edna

Yeah you've got me obsessing over this fabric now. I can't wait to see what I get in return. Question? What does DH stand for.

DH = dear husband or hubbie. In real life I usually call him sugar daddy unless he's being grouchy

Yeah, I'm excited to see what everybody comes up with, too! I've got my text fabrics sitting in the front of my drawer so I don't lose track of them before January, lol. I was shopping for my SSSS @ was pleasantly surprised how many different ones there are in the store! Even Christmas ones if our swap was a little earlier but I limited myself to two new non-Christmasy ones, lol.

Yeah I got a little carried away. This is going to be a fun swap. I'm putting mine in the mail tomorrow so I can get on with my other challenges. I can't leave stuff sit for to long ill forget what I'm doing. A.D.D. I think.

I call my husband "honeysuckle" and I'm his little Jennybean.

Ttt

thanks for the reminder, i have my fabric, just need to cut it.

Toryam I'm getting a little confused after reading about all these sets. Is a set of 9 meaning 18 pieces. I don't want to send in the wrong amount.

Sorry, I tend to over explain, making the simple unintelligible, lol.

One set is 9 squares. They can all be the same or any combination of fabrics but still just 9.


18 would be 2 sets. You'd need (at a minimum) 2 different fabrics: 9 squares of fabric 1, 9 squares of fabric 2

I hope that made better sense!

Ok we'll I'm just going to send what I've already cut up. You can decide it or send it back to me.

That'll work, lol.

In the mail

JLu- your awesome fabrics arrived today!! They are all great & such a wonderful assortment!!

Charlyn, I am sending 3 sets, figured if I get some of my own back, that is fine. I will be mailing tomorrow, got all the cutting done tonight.

Ok, T! I think we will have plenty of swappers, u shouldn't get any of your own back with 3 sets. Can't wait to see what u send!

I've been trying to organize my sewing spot & gt all my fabric in one place. Would u believe I found 3 more text fabrics?! I also found my little collection of self-portrait ATCs from that swap we did a few years ago, it made me smile

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I think I'm missing a couple tho... Y'all jog my memory, please, who am I missing?

Tory, they are so cute. Are they the mini's like the swap you did last year?

Glad to here my fabric made it safe. Can't wait to see what I get back.

They are 2.5 x 3.5. I like making little things that can be finished up quickly, haha

ttt

Tisme, I received your squares today!!! Great fabrics!!

Got my squares cut this morning will put in mail sometime this wk.If my dh will let me go out after surgery ...........my voice is no where to be found this morning and my lip is swollen out from them clamping mouth open. look like the Dr won that battle. but I am still thinking postive and it will be all right . amen
Edna

Tory mail my package today let me know when it arives. ok
Edna