Some might wonder why I don't post more finished projects, so thought I might take you on a journey through the process of hosting a swap. The swaps you'll see here are from the BlockBuddy Yahoo group.
First step is to select a swap. We have several running at the same time. The most popular right now are the Chicklets, an invention of my imagination. Chicklets are 4 1/2 inch four patches using white on white and a flavored gum color. The flavor of the month was grape.
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Lots and lots of grape chicklets!! |
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Just love all the colors! |
Another favorite are the Country Nine-Patches. Found this charming block here:
Quilting.About.com . Not only are they addictive to make, but thinking they are going to make a fabulous quilt.
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Classic blue and white--can't wait to start assembling the top! |
A quick and easy block is the Double Four Patch. If you'd like to try this versatile block, directions are located here:
http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltblocklotto/ss/january07_lotto.htm . Saw one in a recent quilt show--just love the classic blue and white set in a visually pleasing way.
This cute little four patch is called a Stripey Four-Patch. These darling blocks are done in white-on-white and 1930 reproduction fabrics. If you only have fifteen minutes to sew, these blocks should be your first choice. Am partial to them being set on-point, which creates a tessellating design. My black and batik top is done, just waiting for the quilting.
Sometimes we just swap components of blocks. Been swapping half-square triangles for months and am growing a delightful collection for a future scrap quilt.
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Dozens and dozens of half-square triangles! Oh, the possibilities! |
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And, we swap 2 1/2 inch strips called "Zippy Strips."
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Galaxy Star |
Last, but not least, we have a block of the month. The pattern for this month's star is located at
www.EwesQuilting.com under the BOM section.
Once all the swaps are sent to me, I distribute them to their new homes where they live happily every after!
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Waiting for the mail carrier to whisk away the squishies to their new home! |
If one or more of these swaps appeal to you, please come and join us at BlockBuddies! Go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BlockBuddySwaps/ and sign-up. You'll find lovely, talented ladies, fun activities and boatloads of swaps!!