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BLOCK SWAPPERS, INC

New Group for people who like to swap blocks. Open to all participants, beginners, intermediate, and advanced quilters.

Members: 118
Latest Activity: 20 hours ago

The Blocks Above are:

The blocks shown in the photo above are some of the blocks I received from a previous block swap within my quilting bee in Alvin, TX. The theme was a Christmas Swap and we had 25 members sign up for it. The instructions were to make a block for each participant (and one for yourself) from Christmas fabric. They could be any color, or combination of colors as long as they were Christmas Fabrics and had a creme colored background. We were told that we could use any block we wanted and any technique we wanted, applique, paper piecing, traditional piecing, etc. At the end of the challenge, we discovered that no block had been duplicated and none of the fabrics were the same. This was all accidental, since no one knew what the others were doing. Can you believe that 25 women who sewed together every Tuesday could keep secrets for such a long time? I am working on my quilt now and will post the results when I complete the top. Thanks for joining our Group!

Discussion Forum

BLOCK SWAP #12 "SECRET SISTER 3" JANUARY 1, 2013 TO DECEMBER 31,2013

Started by Carol Lee Poulis (CP from Texas). Last reply by Samara--OH 20 hours ago. 493 Replies

This will be our 3rd “Secret Sister Swap” and is a year long commitment. You will need to make only 1 block per month for 12 months and only requires 1-2 hours per month!Each participant will…Continue

Strip Pieced Spool Block Swap!

Started by Amanda Best. Last reply by Amanda Best yesterday. 89 Replies

This is a very easy block to…Continue

Sunbonnet Sue Round 5 due by June 15th

Started by Sally Bishop. Last reply by Amanda Best May 8. 31 Replies

Hi Sunbonnet Gals.   Same drill quilt shop quality fabric, following Debra Kimball's book, etc.I have taken USA/US Flag, because I wanted her in the top portion of my quilt so that is what I will…Continue

Happy Birthday, to all of Us!

Started by Amanda Best. Last reply by Sally Bishop May 2. 69 Replies

JanuaryFebruaryShelia M.      2/14Donna H.   2/14Pat B. 2/18/46Ra57 (Robin) 2/27/57Janet 2/28March Chris-Wi  3/1Becky F. 3/11/85Maryam 3/16AprilVirginia S. 4/14/69Denise S.  4/20/67Amanda B.…Continue

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Comment by ra57 yesterday

A confetti quilt uses fabric cut up into confetti type pieces that are placed on a fused fabric "sandwich" and then covered with tulle. Then you pin the heck out of it so the pieces don't fall off until you quilt it!  Quilting is done using monofilament thread, first with a large meander then a very tight meander. A lot of the confetti quilts are landscapes and other art quilts. I tried the easy type first and just did a wreath but many of the others did the landscapes.  I didn't work on it today,  I spent the afternoon folding my unruly fabric piles that are taking over  my closet. 

Comment by Amanda Best yesterday

Oh, and a great job getting your blocks done, ra! You are on a roll! I haven't made mine yet, but I am close to getting started and I don't think they will take too long.

Comment by Amanda Best yesterday

I iron my blocks flat as possible, then fold them to fit in an envelope. I have used 6x9 inch for some, and tried smaller and larger. Sometimes they go in a baggie sometimes not, I don't really have a set thing. Applique blocks, such as the Sunbonnet Sues from Sally's swap fit in a regular legal size envelope.

What is a "Confetti" quilt, ra57? I am sure we would love to see picture if possible. I am so happy to hear you had fun at that class. Also, how neat that you are going on vacation to Florida this summer! If I was going to Florida, I would want to see Disney World. I have been to Disneyland several times, but not there, yet!

Comment by Marlene Duffy yesterday

I iron my blocks & fold them & put them in the 6x9 envelopes . Works ok so far

Comment by QuiltDragon yesterday

I also fold my blocs and then put them in a plastic zip lock bag before putting them in the envelope - just in case it gets wet. Also make sure your name/address on a sticker on the back of the block - if the envelope gets ripped, the PO can find out who to send it back to.

Comment by Virginia/SD yesterday

I've been using the 6 x 9 inch bubble lined envelopes with the block folded to fit.  I iron my blocks flat, then I fold them to fit into the envelope.

Comment by ra57 yesterday

Typically I have been using the 6x9 brown envelopes with the block folded to fit . I have been trying to place some heavy books on them to help squish them flatter! 

Comment by Sally Anne Barclay yesterday

There have been lots of comments about mailing blocks.  For reference is there an etiquette in mailing blocks?  For example are blocks mailed flat or can they be folded?  xx

Comment by Virginia/SD yesterday

Glad to hear Rachel! :)

Comment by Virginia/SD yesterday

Dawn's SS deserves a secret sister quilting award!  Thanks for all your hard work!  This is, indeed, a wonderful group :)

 

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