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Animal Quilt Block Swap #1

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Animal Quilt Block Swap #1
Swap Coordinator:fabriholic (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Fabric  Sewing 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 3, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 3, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Do you love animals as much as I?

Lets swap 9 1/2 inch pieced or appliqued quilt blocks. The block will measure 9 1/2 inches when you send to your partner...then when they sew together them will make a 9 inch blocks.

100% cotton fabrics only.

It can be any animal, bird, reptile, ect... Use your imagination. I would like this to be a monthly block for as long as everyone is interested. It will eventually make a nice big warm and fun quilt!

Anyone with a rating of at least 4.9 can join. No nosenders allowed Must have done at least 2 swaps to join pls. Internationals Welcome.

Feel free to add extra fabric, thread, goodies for a heart, butnot required!

Lets have some fun and show a little of our imaginations!

Discussion

RachelB 12/ 3/2008 #

Its one 9.5 inch block? Is the material pure cotton? how much allowance is allowed or is the total size 9.5 inches?

ozduchess 12/ 6/2008 #

Ooooh what a great idea. I'm in.

ozduchess 12/ 6/2008 #

Forgot to ask - sender's choice? or see what partner wants?

mythomia 12/ 9/2008 #

The block would have a 1/4 inch seam allowance around the edge. So the picture part of the block would be 9 inches square, centered in the 9.5 inch block.

fabriholic 12/ 9/2008 #

Perfect Mythomia!

paulavelosa 12/10/2008 #

only one block? this will go around for many time... how many swaps are you thinking? Im afraid something happend and then we have a profect half done...

fabriholic 12/10/2008 #

I am gonna keep it going at least a year. If people keep showing a interest we will continue indefinately. If something happens I will do a private swap with you. I understand... I have asked other block groups the same question. I dont just want one or two random squares..I want a quilt. So sign up and I'll take Care of you!

fabriholic 12/10/2008 #

If you feel comfortable with you quilting abilities you can ask your partner what animal preferences they would like. Please give a couple of them so it will be a surprise. You dont have to ask, it's your choice. I am doing another swap with 9 1/2 inch squares and its a great size.

paulavelosa 12/11/2008 #

ok. the true is I never did a quilt... but I love them and I'm confortable in sewing and embroidering. so, I'm joining! let's see how it goes... and if my partner be happy with my work... now is time to search...

fabriholic 12/11/2008 #

Yeah Paula!

junemoon 12/21/2008 #

I think I will plan on making two of each block I send -- the first will probably be a bit of a practice block [I like paper piecing and have some neat patterns for birds and animals] and if I want to make color or fabaric changes I can on the second to send to my partner. I'll keep the first and at the end of a year can add those to what I receive and have a full bed size quilt which should have a very fun assortment of blocks. I usually donate such quilts to a charity for homeless families. I think this sounds like a great swap and I hope everyone will want to continue through the year ... or more.

RachelB 12/22/2008 #

Thats neat idea to each time make two blocks - can someone please send me a site for patterns? Still dithering ......

mythomia 12/25/2008 #

@junemoon that's a great idea about making a double (practice) one.

@RachelB I'd be glad to help you find a pattern Can you make it more specific? What level of difficulty, what type of animal? Paper-pieced, pieced or applique? Etc. Can you make it from a picture, or do you need instructions? PM me with info.

I love to help people start piecing quilts, so I'd be happy to help anyone via email.

I would also like to continue this for a year or more.

fabriholic 12/27/2008 #

If you go quilt blocks galore they have appliqued and pieced blocks. I just learned to paper piece and cant stop so mine will be paper pieced. I have several books with patterns also that I can scan and send people. It sounds like most of us want it to continue awhile that is what I hoped for. Also JuneMoon, I also make two of each block so I have one of my own for my quilt. For awhile I kept making these really nice squares and giving them away, so I realized I needed to make 2 one for me and one for my partner! Racheal Thanks for helping people and By the way I just recieved you beautiful Christmas tree block! Gorgeous you do nice work!

fabriholic 12/27/2008 #

Mythomia, Thanks for volunteering to help!

paulavelosa 01/ 2/2009 #

I'de like to receive a block with cat (s) can it be?

fabriholic 01/ 3/2009 #

Paula, I hope you partner looks at this and if its in her ability and she hasnt already made a square maybe your wishes will come true. Let me know if you dont get one and I will send you a cat. By the way I added Animal Quilt Block #1 and #2 so sign up! Also if anyone here lie swapping FQ's I started a Asian FQ Swap. Cant wait to swap with you all!

snpyrunner 01/ 5/2009 #

paulavelosa, you are my partner for the swap, would love to send you a cat block!

paulavelosa 01/ 6/2009 #

Yeah!!!!! thank you dear snpyunner!

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