Forgive me, Gina

I received this BEAUTIFUL basket block from Gina several days ago.  I posted on my blog, but forgot to post here.  I certainly want to share this with as many people as possible!

I LOVE this swap.  I'm collecting baskets of flowers, and I'm going to have the most awesome quilt ever!  Thanks for your contribution, Gina~   

Been a little MIA, but here is the lovely star block I received from Brenda from WA

Thanks so much Brenda! I love your block and your cute little quilting card! Sorry your block is delayed, am getting on that ASAP!

Peek for Linda in Georgia

Here's a sneak peek of the block I made for Linda for the June swap.  Yes, I am early for a change : )

Linda ask for  a pastel floral with roses, and she gave several color choices and I picked the green and pink. Her block selections were numerous and I will wait to tell you when I show the entire block.  Hope she likes it!

Sneak peak for Karen

As usual I'm running behind. I made my May block for Karen Friday and I didn't like the way it turned out so I made another one Saturday. That one turned out much better. Here is a little peak.

May Block from Karen

I received my May block from Karen yesterday - ain't it cool

Wonky House from Canada

Thanks so much to Mary C from Canada for my wonky house block. It is the most colorful yet! The yoyo's are especially fun. I have never made a yoyo, so I am impressed.

Thank you for taking the time to think of me in a creative way. This is so much fun! 

Becky in Tulsa, OK

Sneak Peek for Kurt

This is the June block for Kurt. It is only a sneak peek so he will have to wait to see the whole block when he receives it in the mail. I hope it is what you like Kurt! Enjoy!

Happy Quilting! Jodi in Colorado

Peek for Leona

Here's a glimpse of my May block for Leona.  She ask for a log cabin block with aqua, and white with red print.  I hope this will work well with her other blocks : )

sneak peek for Jorie

she might have it by now, I mailed it on Monday:)

WOW! Thanks Marina!!

This block is extra special as Marina did it all by hand. She did beautiful work and I love the colors and pattern. It will be so beautiful in my quilt. I see this block as a labor of love. Thank you Marina!! You do beautiful work.

Jodi from Colorado

Double the fun from Becky!!

Thank you Becky for the double pinwheels. They will look great in my quilt. I appreciate all your work on my blocks!! I love them! Thankful in Colorado.....Luv, Jodi

I hope you are safe from all the tornados that have hit Oklahoma!!

May Block for Sue

Well here is a sneak peek of the May block for my partner Sue.  So sorry for the delay in mailing it.  And honestly the photos I took do not do it justice.  The colors here are not true to life (although it's hard to explain how they differ) but hopefully they're what you had in mind with your preferences.  I enjoyed working with the bright, autumn toned batiks.  -wendy

Blocks from Mary

Aren't these blocks beautiful?  Not only did Mary make me one red, white, and blue block - she made me two!  I love the true colors in these blocks.  Thank you so much, Mary!

Hugs,
Linda G
Stray Stitches

Peak for Heather for May

May Block SWAP - completed UK - Canada

My May partner was Sylvia from Canada.

and here it the block I made and sent to Sylv.

I thoroughly enjoyed my SWAP!
'till next time.

May Block Received

What a wonderful block. The fabrics are so lovely and fresh.
Shannon - I love, love, love it! It is going to look great in my quilt.
Thank you so very much xo

Welcome & Don't Forget :)

Please help me welcome our newest member, Bobbie, from Queensland, Australia!  She will be joining in the swap in June.

Speaking of June, the deadline for getting your May swap blocks out to your partner is almost here.  You should have your blocks in the mail no later than Wednesday, May 25th.  If you are having any difficulty meeting this deadline, please let your partner know immediately.

I will be sending out June swap partner information on the 25th :)

Hugs,

Linda G

(aka Stray Stitches)

Charlene in LA to Susan in WA

A beautiful block arrived this afternoon from Charlene. I love it!

susan in spokane

From Shannon to Anorina

Hello everyone!! Anorina here is a sneak peek at your block. I am not sure how long ago I mailed it of but you might already have it. I had fun making this block. It is a pattern out of the new 100 Blocks magazine.

Sneak peak for Mary C in Toronto

Greetings from Tulsa, OK. This block is entitled INDIAN STAR. Since Oklahoma has more American Indians than any other state, I thought this would be appropriate to send out of the country. I have never made this one, and since Mary does not have any preferences, this is what I chose. I hope you like it, Mary!!  Becky in Tulsa

Sneak Peek for Karyli

as a novice

i was a little intimidated by this block
however, i set about with a 'c'est la vie' attitude
Karyli, i had so much fun with this block
i am definitely doing this one again .....and again!!
i know you will love it too
thanks for a great challenge!
Debra x

A Peek for Pat :)

A star in brights, no black  :)

May block ready to post

Here's a sneak peek of your block for May, Sylvia.  Pastels and suitable for a baby.

Janet

Sneak Peek for Evelina in Italy

Here's a sneak peek for Evelina in Italy from Kathy in Ohio.

Block from Staci

Block from Staci

Block for Staci

My April block from Staci arrived on Monday - I let Staci know but it was cold and dark when I got my mail out of th box on Monday afternoon. Tuesday was spent out all day, so here it is Wednesday morning and I finally have time to sit down a post a picture, the block is wonderful and goes really nicely with my other blocks. I had only ever posted a peek of the block I did her so thought that I would show you both April blocks.

May Block SWAP - US/UK

This is going to be one of my favorite Blocks and I received it today from Sunny from Quilting Dreams.
It is a very nice star pattern and the colours exactly what I love.
Thank you Sunny. You are a Star!

and here is a teaser of the blooming flower Basket I made for you.
I know you like hexis so I included one for you.

We have opposite preferences for colours and Sunny requested soft, muted colours. I hope these are not too much for you.
It is on its way to way. Hope you'll like it.
'till next time
Gina

Sneak Peak for Colleen

To Robin From Staci

Robin-
Here is your block for May!  Well, just a tiny little peek of it.   I hope you like it.

Sneak peek for Marina

Marina didn't care what block I made for her. I chose spring colors and simple but cute pattern. Here is a sneak peek of the colors but Marina will have to wait to see the block pattern! Maria, I hope that you like it!!

Thinking spring in Colorado and the Netherlands, Jodi from Colorado USA

From Robin to Staci

Here is the lovely flag block that Robin made for me!  I love all the different blue fabrics she used!  Robin did a great job on this block!  Thank you very much!

Some wonderful deliveries :D

I got some very pretty Mother's Dream blocks this past week.

Carolyn sent this beauty to me with two nice fabric pieces and a magnifier card (love those stripes!)

And Pat sent this beauty with an absolutely lovely crafted card:

~~Lynette at What a Hoot!

March block from Janet in the Yukon

I'm posting this late, but this is my march block from Janet and I love it! It was a paper-pieced block, just look at those perfect points!

May Block Received

I received my May Block from Linda.  The colors are just perfect.  

Thank you!! 

Mariliz

Sneak Peak - May Block for Jennifer D. (In NJ)

A tiny hint of what's to come.  It should go out in the mail later this week.

One I made, One I received!

I apologize for the picture quality. My camera is dying. Dropped it one to many times, I think. I just wanted to show you what's up with me. One of the first swaps in this adventure I had Jorie for a partner and she has moved at least twice since then and somewhere along the move, my block for her got lost in the mail or something. I loved that block and I don't have the fabric any longer. That said, I told her I would make her another one someday. This is it!!! The block on he left is what I made for her. The block on the right is what I received for April! Love it. I think they are both pretty awesome! What do you think?

Sneek Peek for Natalie in OzI

I reckon you can use your imagination here, Nat! Sorry the pic is so blurry; cloudy & fuzzy day here.
Will be going in the mail hopefully tomorrow or Thursday

Gina! Here's your sneak peak!

I really like this fabric and this pattern, so I hope Gina does too!  To see the entire block pop over to my blog.

Sneak Peek For Staci

Staci here is a little peek of your block. I mailed it on Saturday but realized yesterday that I never put a note in the envelope lol. I was so happy with the way the block turned out that I send it out without thinking about my manners.

Staci asked for a block that had patriotic fabric and was either a house block, flag or traditional log cabin. After I finished cropping it I realized you really can't tell which design I used.  Makes it fun.

Sneak peak for Wendy

It has been a cold couple of days here in Sydney (Australia), time to snuggle down under a quilt or two. I have spent the morning catching up on some sewing, here is a sneak peak for Wendy, won't get posted until tomorrow (Wednesday), hope you like it Wendy. I have posted a full picture on my blog so if you don't want to see it until it arrives, don't go looking.


edit I got to the post office this afternoon, so it is on its way


Sue S

Sneak Peak for Suzanne

Here's a little taster of the block I have made for Suzanne. She asked for a happy log cabin. I hope you like the what you see Suzanne.

Happy quilting Caroline

Sneakie Peek for Robyn

IMAG0689, a photo by creativedawn on Flickr.

Your May block will be in the mail this week! Hope you like it....

Block for Sylvia

Here is a peek for Sylvia.  I am late(life has been crazier than usual around here)but she knows it is on its way : )  Her block request was for a pastel block of my choice that she could use in a baby quilt.  I hope this will work well with all the other blocks she receives!

Block for Lynette

Pat asked me to post this beautiful block that she made for Lynette.  Pat said she hopes that Lynette likes her choice of colors.