Block Swap Adventure

February

2012-02-23T15:23:00.001-08:00

My lovely block from Andra....Look at the size of the

pin-wheels & how all this fits into the exact block size!

(12.5") smile :)

Wonderful work & a beautiful job!

Thank you Andra, I love it!

blessings~

Lori

2012-02-23T13:54:00.002-08:00

Just wanted to let you know that I will be sending out March swap partner information on Saturday, February 25 by noon PST. If you don't get an email, please check your spam folder and if you still don't have one then please contact me.

So what does that mean for you? It means that your February blocks must be in the mail no later than Saturday!

I had to remake my spread sheet for partner assignments because there were so many changes and removals that I was having trouble keeping everything straight. As a result, you may have a partner you have had in the past but at least not for a few months.

AND

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE remember to make contact with your swap partner!!

Hugs,

Linda G

little Kaffe in the air...

2012-02-23T07:25:00.000-08:00

I just sent my block off to Susan...

Here is a wee peek...

...lots of HSTs. I used Triangles on a Roll that I bought

a local quilt store. They made it a lot faster and easier.

For Christa....

2012-02-22T20:05:00.000-08:00

Here is a little sneak peak of your Buzzard's Roost block...

It is going in the mail in the morning!

I hope you like it!

Hugs,

Lana

Blocks Mailed

2012-02-22T04:28:00.000-08:00

I am almost completely caught up on all my blocks (only Feb left...I think). The following were mailed yesterday.

October - Jorie W. (US)
November - Heather G. (Nova Scotia)
December - Quanita L (US)
January - Sue S. (Australia)

Thanks to all my partners for being so understanding on the lateness of these blocks.

Now if I can find the pictures I took, I will post some peaks.

Natasha

Sneek Peek for Linda G

2012-02-21T08:59:00.001-08:00

Hope you like it!

January Block From Sandi

2012-02-19T18:42:00.000-08:00

Just look at these adoreable kitties!!!!

Thanks Sandi! :)

2012-02-16T20:42:00.000-08:00

For Jorie - a Jewel Toned Wonky Star

going in the mail in the morning!

Feb. Block From Helen K.

2012-02-16T13:42:00.000-08:00

This is the fantastic block I just received from Helen K.

I love it!

Thanks,

Block For Nancy H

2012-02-16T06:08:00.000-08:00

Nancy received her block from Susan P and asked me to post this for her:

Nancy said: "This is the special block I got in the mail from Susan. It suits me perfectly! Thanks."

Sneak peek for Charlene

2012-02-16T05:47:00.000-08:00

Hi Charlene, I put your block in the post last week. I really hope you like it. Here's a little taster.

Block from Margaret

2012-02-14T22:27:00.000-08:00

block from Margaret

This wonderful block arrived today in the mail, all the way from North Carolina. It goes with my other blocks so well.

As from next month I have changed my preferences and I look forward to a new direction in my blocks, I have enough sampler blocks in autumn tone to make a quilt. From next month I am going star blocks any kind and bright and bold fabric.

Sue S

From Sunny, To Sandie and From Sandie

2012-02-14T13:08:00.000-08:00

Sunny and I were partners in December. Here is the block she sent to me. I LOVE IT!! I hope that you can see the snowflakes on the background. Thank you Sunny!

For the month of January my partner was Sandie. She asked for brights with a black background, any stars or dresdens. I know she has received this block and likes it. I am so glad. I love it also. It was hard to give it up, LOL!

This is the block she sent to me. SO COOL! I love everything about it. The small star on the inside. The bright colors. The flowers. WOW!!

Thank you ladies for giving me great blocks!!

February Block from Sunny

2012-02-13T22:07:00.000-08:00

Hello all, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.
In the mail today I received my block from Block Swap Adventure, made by Sunny.


Yummy, I asked for any block with Japanese themed fabrics.

Here is the block I made for Sunny.


My first flower block, I am really pleased how it turned out. Sunny seemed to like it which is all that matters.

Have you entered my giveaway?

Block for Margaret

2012-02-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

block for Margaret

I forgot to take a sneak peek photo before I sent this on it way to Margaret in NC, she had asked for batiks in pink or green, any star pattern. I love wonky stars they are so easy to make and no two are the same, hope you like it Margaret.

Sue S

Mega Catch up Post!

2012-02-12T01:41:00.000-08:00

I havent posted for a while but have still been sending and receiving blocks, so in case my partners had not got around to posting what they sent or received, here's the last few months blocks!

October

This is the block I sent to Margaret in LA - Antique Tile Block from Quilters Cache
and below is the block I received from Margaret.

November

Pam from PA sent me these two! blocks for November

And below is the monkey wrench block I sent her

And here are two sneak peeks for my December and January Swap Partners

This one is for December and is on its way to Natasha in Canada

This one is for January and is on its way to Jodi in CO

And this is the block I received from Jodi

phew... was fun to add so many pics at once hopefully I haven't stuffed anything up. Thanks to all my block parners so far!

February Block for Sunny

2012-02-10T13:47:00.000-08:00

I just received word that Sunny has received her block. Yah, now I can post a picture.


Sunny asked for Flower Basket Block in Old Fashion florals and soft muted tones.

Sunny says she loves it, I am so pleased as it was my first ever flower basket.

Block from Samantha

2012-02-10T13:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I received this beautiful block in the mail from my partner, Samantha. Isn't this perfect? Thank you so much, Samantha! I love it! Thanks for being my partner this month.

A Peek for Helen

2012-02-10T11:43:00.000-08:00

This is a little peek for Helen K.

Your block is on it's way.

Enjoy!

Catching up on my post (s)...

2012-02-09T12:14:00.000-08:00

Oh my... this is such a lovely block from Lana.
She is from Sugar land TX (my children love that name) :)
I just love it! The colors are so fresh & springy.
Now look at the extra sweet lil-mini bag that came along :)
Wew! Cute! We will be using it for a spring/Easter decoration!

Thank you Lana they're both beautiful!

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Now ...my second block from my February swap partner Pam...
she designed & it's beautiful!
She already posted ...so I will show you a close up!
She put so much work into this block!
Thank you Pam,
Lori

Can you see how each lil-square is two triangles? Lots of work!

Blessings~ Lori

See you all in March! XXX

Package for Agnes

2012-02-09T06:51:00.001-08:00

I mailed the package to Agnes at 4pm Wednesday. The postmistress and I had quite a long conversation about what was in the package and the cost of fabric. She told me the limit for the package was 4 pounds, but I only sent a little over 1. Had I know that before I would have stuffed more lagniappe into it. LOL.

Block From Leona

2012-02-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Nancy H asked me to post this for her:

Nancy said " I received this lovely bear's paw block from Leona in the January swap."

Charm block - January

2012-02-08T17:41:00.001-08:00

Charm block, a photo by creativedawn on Flickr.

Lori has received her block, so here is a picture of it. She asked for pinwheels and 4 patch...

Feb Block from Nancy and all 12 to date

2012-02-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is the block Nancy made me for Feb. and below are all 12 blocks I've received so far....

Aren't they all Great!!! I definetly need a few more so this quilt can be bigger:)

Susan

Two More Newbies :D

2012-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

We are growing quickly this month. Please welcome our two latest members:

Kim B from Indiana

(no blog)

and

Rebeckah from California

Handmade By Rebeckah

Both Kim and Rebeckah will be swapping in March.

Hugs,

Linda G

Block from Jodi in CO

2012-02-07T02:59:00.000-08:00

Here's the beautiful block that Jodi form Colorado sent me for the February Block Swap Adventure. The colors go perfect with my other yellow/orange blocks. LOVE it, Jodi! Thank you so much!

Sneak Peak for Raelene

2012-02-06T19:52:00.000-08:00

This block started its journey to Raelene today. Hope you like it, Raelene

My Block from Lori

2012-02-06T18:02:00.000-08:00

I received this lovely block in the mail today, from Lori! I love it! And thanks so much for the extra little goody too!

Jan and Feb Blocks arrived this weekend!

2012-02-06T10:25:00.000-08:00

Jan block from Lynette!

Feb Block from Linda G!

These blocks are beautiful! Thank you both soon much!
I love them!
Linda B

Sneek Peek for Barbara from Samantha

2012-02-04T17:07:00.000-08:00

I hope the fabrics I chose are okay. :) If not let me know and I'll make another block. It is a beautiful block and not as hard as I thought it would be!

Preview for Agnes

2012-02-04T12:34:00.000-08:00

Blues, purples, greens, and golds of Mardi Gras in the Box Square pattern, a 1930's pattern made with hand-dyes.
Did you know that it cost the same to mail a stuffed envelop or a stuffed box to Ireland? So guess what Agnes is getting from Louisiana. I do hope she likes the block - old but modern- and the lagniappe! Charlene

Block from Barbara S.

2012-02-03T18:50:00.000-08:00

Here is the block I recieved from Barbara. It is called "Nosegay" and I LOVE it! It will fit right in with the blocks I already have!

I'll have a sneek peek up for you this weekend and your block will be in the mail on Monday. Thank you so much!!

Samantha

New From Texas

2012-02-03T08:12:00.000-08:00

Howdy!!! I am sooooooo excited to be a part of the adventure and can hardly wait for March and my first swap. Have a great day everyone.

2 More Members!!

2012-02-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

I happy to introduce to you two more new swap members! Please welcome:

Lisa from Texas

and

Richard from Utah

Richard Quilts

They both will begin swapping in March.

WELCOME!

Hugs,

Linda G

Preview for Lori M

2012-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

February??? Already???
Hope you like it, Lori. It is on its way...

First block ready to swap

2012-01-31T03:00:00.000-08:00

Hi All, my name is Raelene and I live in Victoria, Australia. I have just finished my first block swap here at BSA. Sunny from USA, will soon be receiving a block from down under.

Thanks for allowing me to join your swap.

Looking forward to swapping with you all sometime,

Hugs from Australia,

2 New Members!!

2012-01-30T06:26:00.000-08:00

We have just added two more members to our swap group. Please help me welcome

Masha from Moscow, Russia

Blog: Comfort Of Your Hands

and

Lynn H from Tennessee

Blog: None at this time

Welcome ladies! I hope you will make new friends and enjoy the swap.

Hugs,

Linda G

Note from a Newbie!

2012-01-30T04:47:00.000-08:00

Greetings from a wet and cold Galway, in the west of Ireland. I am cheering myself up today by going through my stash looking for lovely teals/ greens for a block for Charlene, my swap partner this month. A bit nervous, as this is my first swap, but hey ho, let's go! I hope she likes the block I'm thinking of making.

Card Trick Block Received from Nancy!!

2012-01-29T11:44:00.000-08:00

Dear Nancy,

Thank you so much for the gorgeous Card Trick block that I received from you for the January Swap! It is breathtaking!

Your Bears Paw block will go out in tomorrow's mail! Thank you for such a wonderful swap,

Leona

Jan block from Kathy

2012-01-29T09:21:00.000-08:00

Here's the block Kathy sent me for Jan. I've had it for about 2 weeks now just too many things to do and not enough time to post. Thanks Kathy! I love it!

Sneak Peek for Samantha from Barbara

2012-01-28T17:56:00.000-08:00

I'll be putting it in the mail next week! I hope you like it.

Block from Sunny

2012-01-28T10:42:00.000-08:00

I received my block from Sunny! The colors are just perfect and the workmanship is outstanding. Thanks Sunny it's beautiful.

Oops I cut off the bottom but it is the same on all 4 sides. Thanks again Sunny. My new partner is Jorie I can't wait to see what we come up with for February!

My First Trade Has Arrived!!

2012-01-28T09:15:00.000-08:00

As a newbie to the group...I must say ..WOW!!!! I love my new block from Shannon. She did a wonderful job!! I also love that she sent me a post card from her state. That was a nice treat. Thank you Shannon, you did an AWESOME job!!

And here is my block that I sent her! I love Kaffe Fassett fabric!! (yummy)

I can't wait for the next block to come in!!!

Hugs to everyone!!!!

Sandra Kaye

A beauty from Cara...

2012-01-28T09:08:00.000-08:00

I received this gorgeous block from Cara...

The neat thing about this block is that it is hand sewn!!!! Thank you so much for all the work on my block...it's going in a quilt for my hubby and he LOVES it!!!

A Sneak Peak for Cara ...

2012-01-28T08:50:00.000-08:00

This January block is for Cara in AK...I hope it is something she will like...

She asked for a postage stamp design...here's a sneak peak!

Pinwheel for Lori...

2012-01-28T08:40:00.000-08:00

For Miss Lori in WI...she asked for a Pinwheel block with bright colors...Hope this fits the bill....
I also put a little something extra in your envelope...

If you can't tell, I am READY for SPRING!

Blocks for Penny

2012-01-28T08:37:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a while - so I am playing catch up!
These blocks were for Penny in NC...

I love the illusion of the garden window....such a fun set of blocks to make!

January Block from Brenda D.

2012-01-27T11:38:00.000-08:00

Brenda, I love my block. Thank you very much. Yours was mailed on the 24th so hoping you have yours and the little bit of Mardi Gras too.
Charlene

January Swap with Jody

2012-01-27T07:16:00.000-08:00

A big thank you to Jody for her lovely wonky house block, complete with flamingo in the yard and blue sky:

Here is the wonky star that I made for her:

Tiffany

Friendship Quilt

2012-01-26T14:37:00.001-08:00

My First Finish for 2012 ........ Yay!!!!!

I finally got around to piecing together some of the blocks I have received in 2010 and 2011.

Ready to snuggle under when it gets a bit colder ;-)

I love the fact that all these different blocks have come from different parts of the world and look so great together. I am really looking forward to snuggling under this one this coming winter ;-)

You can see more pics on my blog post HERE

So to my swap partners, thank you so much for the lovely blocks you have made.

Beautiful Wonky Star

2012-01-26T10:12:00.000-08:00

I just received this beautiful wonky star block made for me by Karen P. I just love the colors and the fabrics she used. Thank you so very much, Karen!

Hugs,

Linda G

Stray Stitches

Block For Susan From Janet

2012-01-26T10:06:00.000-08:00

Susan L asked that I post this for her:

Thank you for the beautiful block, Janet. It will work perfectly with my other blocks.

Susan

January Sneek Peek for Sandi

2012-01-26T00:29:00.000-08:00

I'm late! I sent my partner email about my difficulties though so hopefully it's all good. Here's a sneek peek for Sandi.

It'll be in the mail tomorrow!

Samantha in WA

Block for Natasha

2012-01-25T22:41:00.000-08:00

blue and white block sneak peak

My January block is on its way to Natasha in Canada. I have or will post a full picture on my blog, hope you like it Natasha
Sue S

Sneak Peak for Mary C. from SusanMcA

2012-01-25T20:26:00.000-08:00

Here is a sneak peak of the January block for Mary C. I mailed it off today.

Emails Have Been Sent

2012-01-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

I have sent out emails with February swap partner information. If you do not have an email from me in your inbox, please remember to check your spam folder. If you still don't have one, please let me know and I will send it again.

Hugs,

Linda G

For Leona

2012-01-25T05:47:00.000-08:00

Nancy H asked me to post this picture for her. This is the block she made for Leona.

Jan block for Lynette from Linda B

2012-01-23T16:15:00.000-08:00

Block from Sara

2012-01-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

I received my block from Sara and I really like it. It goes well with all the other blocks I have so far

I thought I'd show off all the blocks I have so far.

As usual I'm a little on the slow side and haven't completed my January block yet but it's a coming

We Keep Growing!

2012-01-23T06:18:00.000-08:00

We have just added three new members to our group! Please help me welcome:

Margaret S from North Carolina

Michelle J from Colorado

and

Christa from Michigan

(no blogs for any of them)

All three of these ladies will start swapping in February. Speaking of February, I will be sending out swap partner information on the 25th so it's time to get your January blocks in the mail. If you are going to be late, PLEASE contact your swap partner and let them know.

Hugs,

Linda G

January blog received

2012-01-22T23:44:00.000-08:00

I received a pretty scrappy pinwheel from Susan for our January swap.

Thanks so much Susan; it's really lovely!

Janet

Linda's Jan Peek

2012-01-22T20:02:00.000-08:00

This pretty block will be wending its way to Linda tomorrow! I'm going to have to make one for me, too.

Long-awaited peek for Jodi

2012-01-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

Poor Jodi - This is a peek of her December block from me. Thank you for not sending a hit squad out after me! December/early Jan was an especially rough time for us.

Sneak Peek: January Block for Tiffany

2012-01-22T14:33:00.000-08:00

2 New Members!

2012-01-19T06:22:00.000-08:00

Please help me welcome two new members to our group. Our first new member is Raelene and she is joining us from Australia. Check out her blog, Raelene's Ramblings. Our second new member is Agnes and she is swapping from Ireland. Hop on over to Aggie's Scrap Bag and check out her blog. Both of these new members will begin swapping in February.

Welcome, ladies!!! I hope you will enjoy the group.

Hugs,

Linda G

Sneak peek for Susan

2012-01-19T04:16:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peek for Susan in MD:

I'm putting the block in the mail from Ohio today. Happy quilting!

Block from Susan in MD to Kathy in Ohio

2012-01-18T12:28:00.000-08:00

Here's the cute block I received this week from Susan in MD. LOVE the yellow and orange!!!

Thank you, Susan!

Blocks for December & January

2012-01-17T20:15:00.000-08:00

Annie, my swap partner for January has let me know the block I made for her has arrived safely.

Annie asked for "Anything but I really like stars, bear paw and churn dash ..... in Blue ..... with bright whites as contrast".

I am glad you like your block, Annie.

I have also received a beautiful block from Colleen for December, along with some beautiful extras ;-)

I need to take a photo when the light is a bit better, and will post a pic soon ;-)

EDITED: Pics posted HERE

Attn: Vickie

2012-01-16T22:11:00.000-08:00

I finished your block today, and it's all ready to go in the mail tomorrow. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a 'sneak peek' photo! I have a picture of the full block, but I'm not sharing until you receive the real thing in the mail. Hope you like it!

Sunny

Block from Vickie!

2012-01-13T15:30:00.000-08:00

Vickie is a new member, and she jumped right in and made this amazing block for me. Thanks Vickie!

Jan and Dec blocks

2012-01-13T09:31:00.000-08:00

Here are the 2 blocks I made for my Dec and Jan partners. The top photo is for Kathy S. {Jan} she only requested orange and yellow be somewhere in her block. I decided on a pinwheel with lots of both colors. The bottom photo was for Jorie {Dec} she asked for something wonky with
red, oranges, yellows. So, I made here a wonky star. Hopefully, both ladies like their blocks!
Warm jewel tones, red, orange, dark yellow

Jan Sneek Peek For Lynette C.

2012-01-11T16:22:00.001-08:00

Its on its way!
Hope you like it!
Linda B

Another Newbie

2012-01-11T06:15:00.000-08:00

We are adding another new member to our group! Please welcome Rachelle C. Rachelle resides in Michigan (no blog at this time).

Hugs,

Linda G

Stray Stitches

January Block Completed.

2012-01-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

Here's a hint....Sunny's block was completed and mailed on Monday. She may have to remove a few buttons for quilting but I think they add a special touch.

Here's my December block from Susan M.

2012-01-10T17:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks Susan! Linda B

December Block Finished, January Block Received

2012-01-08T20:12:00.000-08:00

I finally finished Linda B.'s block. Yeah. Hope you like it. This is actually a sneak peak from my first try that I was not satisfied with. Block two turned out much better. It went in the mail Friday.

I received my January block from Mary. I love the colors and it is a very interesting block.

Peek for Margaret in Louisiana

2012-01-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

Hope you like it, you said you like blue!

Making Things Right

2012-01-04T06:12:00.000-08:00

I'm hanging my head in shame!!!! I overlooked welcoming another new member to the group. In fact, she joined in December and is swapping this month. It's time for me to make things right......

Please help me welcome Sandie from Sandie from Arizona

Take a minute to visit Sandie's blog, Sandra Kaye.

Hugs,

Linda G

block for Annie from Cathy

2012-01-03T22:07:00.000-08:00

I made up one of my Swap blocks for January for Annie

here is a tease photo ;-)

Annie, your block has been posted - usually takes 6-10 days.

Jan block from Andra

2012-01-03T17:33:00.000-08:00

Look at this beautiful block I received from Andra today. It's just perfect, Andra. Thanks so much.

Welcome 2 New Members

2012-01-02T19:24:00.000-08:00

2012 is starting out with new members! Nancy introduced herself with a blog post but I would like to personally welcome her to our group. Our newest member is Vickie from Utah. Her blog is A Creative Notion. Nancy was recently sent a swap partner and Vickie will be receiving her first swap partner for the February swap.

Welcome, ladies!!

Hugs,

Linda G

Sneak peek for Cathy in Australia

2012-01-02T17:41:00.000-08:00

Psych! I packaged it up before I realized I had not take a picture! I give you a clue...it took some logistics to make. Get it? Anyway I wanted to thank everyone in Block Swap Adventure and Linda for a great year! Im taking this year off to work on my multitude of UFOs. Oh wait a minute. I found some pictures I forgot I took.

First here is a sneak peek for Cathy,

And Second here are all the blocks recieved. Sunni sent me two so I now have 12! I love how green aqua and red became the theme. And all of the blocks are so different!

Check out the last two great blocks on the bottom-a Christmas Peony and Cathy's great block with Aussie fabric. Love them! So thanks for a great collection of blocks I would like to make into a quilt for my future camper.

:o) Colleen

January Block from Sunny

2012-01-02T17:21:00.000-08:00

Here is the lovely block I received from Sunny. I love it! It is exactly what I was hoping for when asking for civil war fabrics and traditional blocks! Thanks so much, Sunny! Hope you like your block too!

December block arrival!

2012-01-01T21:58:00.000-08:00

My lovely December block from Margaret arrived before the end of December. Wahoo - isn`t it fabulous!

Janet

December Block for Lynette in Florida

2012-01-01T18:29:00.000-08:00

Lynette asked for fall colors for the "Mother's Dream" block. I think that this is such a beautiful block!! The center is the tablecloth and the chairs are around the table. Sorry this is late Lynette but it is here in time for the New Year. Happy 2012!

Luv ya, Jodi in Colorado

December Blocks from Sara in Austin, TX

2012-01-01T04:01:00.000-08:00

Here are not one, but two beautiful December blocks from Sara in Austin, TX. Aren't the yellow and orange fabrics yummy? These go perfect with my others. Thanks!!!

January Block for Quanita L. in Australia

2011-12-31T22:50:00.000-08:00

It is now the New Year for you!! Happy, happy New Year 2012!!
I hope that you enjoy the block that I have made for you I really enjoyed working on it even though I put it together like this--

.......and then I realized that it was supposed to be like this!!

Yes, it is a star from the Star Quilt Along on Crazy Mom Quilts. This is Block #10.

Enjoy and Happy Quilting!!
Luv ya, Jodi in Colorado

Blocks from Jorie

2011-12-31T07:11:00.001-08:00

I received two beautiful blocks from Jorie on Christmas Eve! Thanks for the wonderful surprise. They are perfect for the quilt I am making!

Here they are with the most recent block I made for the quilt:

Thanks! And Happy New Year!!!

December block from Samantha

2011-12-31T07:08:00.000-08:00

This is the beautiful block I received from Samantha for our December swap. I wanted 'scrappy' and she nailed it! Thank you Samantha! I'm sorry my picture doesn't even begin to do this block justice... any hints on photographing blocks will be appreciated!

Penny (NC)

January Block for Jody

2011-12-30T20:08:00.000-08:00

Here's a peek at your block! Hope you love it!

General Question and Opinions, please.

2011-12-29T13:58:00.000-08:00

I hope you don't mind me using 'our' blog as a place to ask my questions. I've been shopping today and visited a couple of 'chain' fabric stores and one quilt shop. I find the whole process of fabric shopping to be a little overwhelming. I was able to pick out the two fabrics I was looking for today, but was very discouraged with finding a collection of coordinating fabrics to start a new project. I told my husband I think it is easier to shop online, where the fabrics are usually displayed in a somewhat coordinated fashion. Also, the fat quarter bundles at the quilt shop were oh! so pricey. I know I can find those cheaper online. So, my question to you: where do you buy most of your fabric? do you have to see it in person before buying? or do you prefer online shopping? Also, about batting....do you buy packaged batting or do you buy it off the roll where the clerk has to cut it for you? Still learning and very curious!

New to block swap

2011-12-29T08:33:00.000-08:00

Hi to everyone! I just got signed on here and will be starting with the Feb. block. I love all the work I see you doing and look forward to jumping in and designing 12" blocks this coming year. Nancy.

Block for Sunny

2011-12-28T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a very fuzzy preview of Sunny's block from Andra. It should be in the mail in the next day or two. This is probably the only time I will be ahead of the due date. :) Hope you like it, Sunny

For Shannon and Andra

2011-12-28T14:26:00.000-08:00

Shannon, I'm so sorry that your December block is a little late. It's now on it's way to you.

Now that Christmas is over, I'm cleaning off my sewing table, and was able to finish Andra's January block. This is a simple block, but I had more problems with it than I've every had with any block I've ever made.

2011-12-28T05:56:00.000-08:00

Susan Linn asked me to post the following:

Jen--your block will be in the mail today! I had some last minute Christmas sewing to finish first. I shopped my stash to make your block. I hope you like it.

Janet from Canada--while I was in the groove I also made your block and it is going in the mail today too!

Sneak Peek for Michelle from Barbara

2011-12-26T18:35:00.000-08:00

Should I apologize for being so quick about this? I had time, and so here it is.

I'll be mailing it out a little later in the week.

2011-12-22T13:20:00.000-08:00

I sent out emails with swap partner information for January today (Thursday). I know it's a few days early but with Christmas being the day I would normally send out the info I didn't think anybody would mind. If you think you were overlooked for the January swap, please contact me.

As we bring in the New Year, please remember to communicate with your swap partner. We have lost a couple of members this month because of their disappointment in lack of communication and blocks not received. Let's all try to make a resolution to be considerate of our swap partners. If you are running a little behind, just drop your partner a quick email and let them know. If, for some unforeseen reason, you can not make your block, please let both me and your partner know immediately.

I look forward to the coming year being a great success for Block Swap Adventure!

Hugs,

Linda G

December Block From Linda B

2011-12-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

I got my December block last week from Linda B and am now getting around to posting a picture. I just finished my last family quilt and got it in the mail on Tuesday so I am a bit worn out. Very nice block in the perfect fabric. Thanks.

Sneak Peek for Susan P

2011-12-20T19:25:00.000-08:00

Susan, you wanted red, white and aqua, and I happened to have quite a bit of Fandango laying around, so I hope that this block is exactly what you were hoping for! If you don't like this line, let me know, and I will make something else for you instead!

received from Kathy

2011-12-20T18:40:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous block received from Kathy today. Thanks Kathy, it is just lovely!