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Teeny Tiny Crazy Quilt ATC

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Teeny Tiny Crazy Quilt ATC
Swap Homepage:http://zakerna.homestead.com/craftsnstuff.html
Swap Coordinator:Erna (contact)
Swap categories: Fabric  Sewing  Artist Trading Card (ATC) 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:June 18, 2007
Date items must be sent by:July 2, 2007
Number of swap partners:5
Description:

I had such fun making crazy quilt postcards for TassyF's swap, that I'd like to do it again - even smaller.

The URL takes you to my crafts page - click on Crazy Quilt postcards.

I thought of a quick and easy way to do the basics: machine all your little fabric scraps together until you have a biggish piece of "fabric", then cut in into strips and machine them together randomly. Cut that piece of "fabric" into 2.5x3.5" pieces - and EMBELLISH!

These little bits of handwork are great for popping into your bag, to have handy to work on when you're waiting for kids, waiting at the dentist, gossiping with a friend over coffee, or for a creative moment during your lunch-break.

I'm not giving us a long time between sign-up and posting - so get down to it and have a BALL! How about ONE ATC each for 5 people... and throw in an extra one for a heart? Too ambitious? Let's see who meets the challenge.

Hope you have as much fun as I'm going to have!

Discussion

Cloverst 05/ 9/2007 #

Ooooh I am on my limit for swaps at this time but would love to join a future one (hint hint!)

Erna 05/ 9/2007 #

Dear Cloverst... Darn! I guess I posted this swap just too late to "hook" you. Never mind. Got another plan - come back to it, even after the swap has closed, contact me, and we'll exchange some more CQ ATCs - I'll keep an extra one just for you - and maybe the other gals who're joining will do the same?

TerryF 05/ 9/2007 #

Dear, dear, dear Erna: I would love to do this but I am jammed up too for the next month or so. Any chance you might consider changing it to send out by late June instead? Pretty please? Ü

SharonP 05/ 9/2007 #

I cast my vote with Terry -- this looks like a lot of fun, but I really can't do it by the deadline you've got. If you changed it to late June, I could definitely do it. Please consider it!

sewcool72 05/ 9/2007 #

I too would love to do this but I can't at this time and in the middle of it we are on vacation. Please, please, please do another one or make this one for late June. I love crazy quilts and have made several crazy quilt pillows and wall hangings. This is an awesome idea.

niecedenise 05/ 9/2007 #

Me too! Me too! its the last week of school, cant squeeze antthing else in!

TerryF 05/11/2007 #

I have pm'd Erna...

Erna 05/14/2007 #

Sorry I'm only getting back to you now, gals! My telephone line is out of order, and I cannot get onto the Internet - am sitting in an Internet caf at the moment.

You win!

The new dates: sign up by June 18; send by July 2... howzat. I will be tied up until the second week in August after that - am going to visit my daughter in England for a month, so it will be my last swap for now.

I sat on Saturday afternoon and sewed and sewed - got 12 mini CQs done, ready to embellish. I am having a problem getting the edges neat - when I zigzag them with my machine, they go all "ruffled". And the format is just too tiny for bias-binding as I did with Terry CQ postcard swap.

I might be a bit "silent" - cannot check back daily until my line is fixed. Love to you all.

Erna xxx

TerryF 05/14/2007 #

Dear, dear, dear Erna: Thanks so much for changing the dates!

If you back your ATCs with cardstock (like you did with your CQPCs), maybe you won't get ruffles when you zigzag...although you might have created a new technique for ATCs! Hugs, Terry

Cloverst 05/14/2007 #

Yay! And thanks Terry for letting me know!

Cloverst 05/14/2007 #

Just double checking I'm on the right track, bits of fabric randomly sewn together in no particular pattern and embellished?

niecedenise 05/14/2007 #

Hooray for the new dates. thanks Terry and Erna!

sewcool72 05/15/2007 #

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!

TerryF 05/18/2007 #

Cloverst - You got it!

Erna 05/22/2007 #

Hi all - still got no Internet at home, so this is my weekly visit. Glad to see there are quite a bunch of us sewing away. I am solving my ruffling problem with a double "lining" - thicker fabric stays staighter when you zig-zag the edge.

I developed a second concern whilst embellishing - some of my designs looked better to me before I started adding stuff - they were so cute and precious, that I'm sorry I did not just leave some of them as they were when I'd just stitched them together! I'll just have to make some more...

I must say - they look really cool when I put them into those little cellophane ATC sleeves. Good thing, that. I have about 600 sleeves to use up.

Have fun, friends!

TerryF 05/22/2007 #

I just KNOW I'm going to end up crosseyed working on these bitsy things!

Erna 05/30/2007 #

Cross-eyed and hooked, yes! I finished my dozen ATCs for this swap about a week ago, and my fingers are itching to do more. I am not going to allow myself, though. My current project is a tidy-up of my craft supplies. When (IF) I'm (EVER) done, I'll be oh-so-organised...

spinjenny 06/ 4/2007 #

beginners's question ... if you want to rubber stamp designs on your fabrics, what do you use for 'ink'? Can you just use regular inkpads (all, or some particular type) since it doesn't have to cope with being washed and worn? Acrylic paint? Fabric paint?

and do you bother prewashing your fabrics for ATCs?

sojourner 06/ 5/2007 #

Mine are well under way. i'm in !

TerryF 06/ 6/2007 #

spinjenny, I use any kind of ink/paint on my fabric ATCs because they aren't being washed. I wash all my fabric when I bring it home so haven't tried stamping or painting on unwashed fabric, but I would think that the fabric would "take" the print better if the sizing is washed out first.

I have also read that you can use Krylon Fixative 1306, an art spray which can be found at artist supply stores (here in Canada anyway), to fix ink/paint images on fabric, although it apparently hardens the fabric a little bit.

Erna 06/10/2007 #

Thanks for answetring the Q. from whisperwings, Tassy. It would have stumped me!

Erna 06/10/2007 #

I mean, from spinjenny. Grey moment.

TerryF 06/11/2007 #

My pleasure dear Erna!

sojourner 06/12/2007 #

My ten are finished and ready to go. This has been a lot of fun.I hope everyone posts pictures. I always feel inspired by seeing what others are doing.

TriviumLady 06/14/2007 #

Such peer pressure to overachieve... :) I too have done ten. I'm just about finished embellishing.

bren 06/14/2007 #

Regretably, I have to drop from swapping for a while. I enjoyed doing the postcards, but I don't have the time to complete ATCs. Have to fight the political BS from our town hall.

Erna 06/16/2007 #

I must admit - this swap is definitely for over-achievers! What was I THINKING??

Every time I look, there are less people left in the swap. I have to fight against a sense of rejection not felt since childhood, when nobody wanted to play with me. Sniff. And I thought I'd overcome my innate bossiness - shows you. You are what you are.

But hurrah for us! With grit and guts and staying power (and a little crazy, probably?)

I posted pics of my CQ ATCs on my website: http://zakerna.homestead.com/craftsnstuff.html#anchor_100

Hope you'll visit. And if you do, and you manage to find my guest book, I'll be thrilled if you leave me a message.

Kiss kiss hug hug! Only two more days left to drop out... who will remain?

TerryF 06/17/2007 #

Dear, dear, dear Erna: Took a quick trip over to your website - your CQ and Bejewelled ATCs are wonderful! I so wish I could draw! (Couldn't find the Guest Book, but I am technologically impaired at the best of times...) Talk soon dear friend! T.

Rae4Beach 06/17/2007 #

Wow, I feel slightly crazy for signing up, but it looks like too much fun! Erna, I've only done a single set of quilted ATCs, but I used a heavy fusible interfacing in between and I had no ruffling. I love your flower collages!! Happy crazy quilting...

sojourner 06/17/2007 #

I stitched mine to light cardboard and glued that to heavier card.

TriviumLady 06/18/2007 #

Erna, you wonderful, crazy woman! You are the ultimate in overachievers! Twelve??!!! I looked at your ATCs on your website. They are simply fabulous; I can only hope mine are a fraction as great as yours.

Looking forward to swapping!

Oh--I sewed my mini CQs to muslin squares, then wrapped them around playing cards as backing. I will be gluing a heavy piece of fabric (maybe denim) over this, so as to cover the edges.

Erna 06/19/2007 #

Thanks for the nice things you said (blushing, humbly, yet thrilled and gratified), ladies.

And the prize goes to.... whisperwings! Who found my guest book! Thanks for signing it. I went to the Post-office yesterday, in Pretoria, but was charged 3x the amount my local P.O. charges. I'm home now, so your request will be in the mail tomorrow, I hope. Maybe I'll just have to cough up and pay... maybe my local P.O. likes me. We'll see.

The swap partners should have appeared, as the sign-up-by date was yesterday. Well, it's tomorrow here in Africa, maybe it's still yeasterday on the western shores of the USA?

I am so Impressed with all the clever solutions to the edging problem that you've all come up with, and am really looking forward to receiving my stash.

Kiss kiss hug hug.

Erna 06/19/2007 #

Duh... I have just "discovered" the NEW refinement on Swap-bot - that It is I, the co-ordinator, who have to mouse-click the partners into being...

Were you shocked into silence at my duh-ness, or were you all being polite?

Anyway, I removed nobody - I see we have a last-minute newby. Welcome. The rest of us all have tip-top ratings, so nobody should be disappointed. Heep me posted!

love Erna xxx

Erna 06/19/2007 #

And Whisperwings - sorry - another grey moment. "Your request" that I mentioned above... I got confused, again. I thought you were somebody else. Double-duh!

I need a holiday... Erna

sojourner 06/19/2007 #

Forgiven.!

sojourner 06/21/2007 #

My cards are all sent. Whew !!!.... but loved it.

sojourner 06/21/2007 #

Check out Dorothy. She had no rating now look at her go!!

TriviumLady 06/22/2007 #

Erna, NieceDenise, TerryF, whisperwings, and FibreJunky,

Your Teeny Tiny Crazy Quilt ATCs are on their way; enjoy!

(whisperwings said it: Whew!)

Erna 06/23/2007 #

Yes, when I read that Dorothy had been swapping ATCs for a year, and does not watch TV, I was pretty sure that she's a lady who GOES for it - and she does! From no ratings to 11/11 5s + hearts in one SHOT! As I said, welcome, Dorothy!

TerryF 06/30/2007 #

TriviumLady: Thank you! (pic posted)

TerryF 06/30/2007 #

AAAAACCCCKKK!!! I was embellishing away on my ATCs tonight when, all of a sudden, at about midnight, it hit me that the post office will be closed for the next 2 days so I will not be able to mail my ATCs until Tuesday, July 3! July 1 is Canada Day, a national holiday here, but, because it falls on a Sunday this year, Monday, July 2 is also considered a national holiday, and all of the post offices will be closed for the next 2 days! I had completely forgotten about not having access to the PO - we usually have one open here 7 days a week. I am sos sorry! I will send my swaps air mail so they aren't delayed in getting to my partners.

sojourner 07/ 1/2007 #

2 cards from Triviumlady. Both lovely.

sojourner 07/ 2/2007 #

2 more cards today from Erna. Beautiful !

sojourner 07/ 2/2007 #

Have posted photos to the gallery of cards received so far.

niecedenise 07/ 3/2007 #

Hubby went to hospital last nite with possible heart attack. My everything will be late! Will post when i know something. Hugs, Denise

Erna 07/ 3/2007 #

Dear NieceDenise

You and your family must be going through a rough time. May you be brought through it in God's loving care. If you have a problem meeting this swap-commitment, please let me know, and I will be happy to make it up for you - I mean, I'll send out the ATCs on your behalf.

Hi all - I do not want anybody to miss out on this one. If you do not receive your ATCs, and you have no joy negotiating with your assigned partner, please let me know. You may have to wait a bit, but I will see to it that you get the full number of ATCs that are your due for joining this swap.

Erna xxx

Erna 07/ 3/2007 #

Apropos the swap gallery: I have given up trying to load photos! Something, somewhere must be wrong with my computer or my settings, because I just cannot get the darn pictures to upload. After I've browsed, and selected the file on my computer, and click the last button to upload - nothing happens! So no pics here from me, although I think it's a must to share each other's work. Great inspiration!

Erna xx

TerryF 07/ 3/2007 #

NieceDenise: I do hope your husband is ok. Thinking of you and him. Terry

TerryF 07/ 3/2007 #

Mine went out today.

niecedenise 07/ 4/2007 #

Well we are home and it wasnt another heart attack.(Dec 23 2006) it was acid reflux, but they did tests to make sure. All is well- I may kill him for scaring me- but. Mine will be out in tomorrows mail. Thankyou Erna for the offer but what better to do in the waiting room than sew! And thanks to all of you form yoyur prayers.

TerryF 07/ 5/2007 #

That is wonderful Denise!

TerryF 07/ 5/2007 #

What an amazing display of photos!

TerryF 07/ 5/2007 #

Oops, wasn't trying to brag about mine - I just love everyone's handiwork!

Rae4Beach 07/ 5/2007 #

Erna, Whisperwings, TerryF, FibreJunky, TriviumLady-ATC's went out Tuesday July 3rd. TriviumLady-your envelope came back to my house because I didn't put enough postage (erghghg!) so it will go back out tomorrow. I've received great envelopes from Whisperwings and Dorothy!

pootle 07/ 6/2007 #

I sent mine on the very last day but forgot to click "I sent"! they are definitely on their way though! I love what I've received so far.

Erna 07/ 6/2007 #

So glad the scare is over, NieceDenise!

I'm off on vacation soon, so when I post here again, it'll be from another place... am stressing about getting last minute things done.

You've been such a NICE group of gals!

Erna xxxxx

TerryF 07/ 9/2007 #

I received lovely ATCs from dorothy and Rae today - pics posted. Thx ladies!

sojourner 07/ 9/2007 #

Two great cards from Rae arrived today. Thank you

sojourner 07/ 9/2007 #

Has anyone had contact with dorothy ? She has not read my message from June 21 .

sojourner 07/12/2007 #

Received cards from TerryF. Beautiful they are!! just one yet to come

TriviumLady 07/13/2007 #

I had contact with Dorothy; she was asking my forgiveness for only sending one! I tried to reassure her that the requirement really was only one, and it's just that we have a bunch of overachievers in here!

TriviumLady 07/13/2007 #

By the way, ladies, I have to say that I have REALLY enjoyed swapping with you. Erna, you were worried about the number of swappers, but I think that the low number made the swap more cozy and intimate. Also, the final listing seemed to be with reliable swappers, swappers who could be counted on to fulfill their obligations. I mean, really, look at NieceDenise, who was still concerned about swapping even with her DH in the hospital! (And NieceDenise, I'm so glad to hear that it was not a heart attack.)

So, whatever you ladies decide to swap in the future, count me in! Or, maybe we could form a future private swap, or even a Flickr-type group, or something. And, speaking of future swaps, check out TerryF's 12" quilt block swap. I think I may be signing up for that. :)

Erna 07/20/2007 #

Yes, this was a chatty and friendly group, compared to the others I've joined on Swap-bot! Was fun! I think that when I'm back home from the holiday I'm on at the moment, I'll join whatever swaps you girls are hosting.

Kiss kiss hug hug!

Erna 07/20/2007 #

PS - I've just looked through the picture gallery. WOW - we sure have created a show! Thanks to TerryF & TriviumLady for taking the time to upload pics (I tried... and failed)

I WISH I could see all 100 (or more) ATCs that were produced by this group - all together. That would sure be impressive, don't you think?

sojourner 07/23/2007 #

Has anyone had a rating yet from Dorothy, or confirmation of her having received their cards ?

sojourner 07/29/2007 #

Every thing OK with dorothy now. She hadn't figured out how swatbot partnering worked or realised there was messaging system.

niecedenise 08/ 3/2007 #

I got a 1 from her.So I am remaking the atcs.I hate this mail system!

Erna 08/11/2007 #

Hi girls - I'm checking in after a month overseas in the UK, visiting my daughter. I would like to know about any problems - who did not get their ATCs? So sorry about your rating from Dorothy, NeiceDenise! Did you contact her? I'll have a go, and ask her to suspend the rating until you have a chance to re-send. I also had one of my items go missing in another swap, but fortunately my partner contacted me before gving me a 1 - so I'm re-sending, too.

love & happy swapping! Erna

niecedenise 08/12/2007 #

Got my 1 removed and got a 5. So all is well here!

sojourner 08/12/2007 #

FibreJunky is still to send out.

TerryF 08/31/2007 #

Have not yet received from FibreJunky - have pmd her.

niecedenise 12/31/2007 #

Got mine from fibrejunky today! What a wonderful package and surprise.

pootle 01/24/2008 #

Got mine from fibrejunky too - a very thoughtful box of goodies.

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