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post #1 of 191
9/4/12 at 4:06am
Thread Starter 

closed to new quilt block entries for late fall block swap

 

 

(I will start a new block swap for January in early November-any suggestions?)

 

I love to quilt, and would like to make a Fall color CHICKEN (or duck or goose or turkey) quilt block swap.  I would like this to be a sampler quilt, with each person making a favorite block.  I think the odds of having any two so similar its a problem are slim.

 

We each should make FOURTEEN 12.5" x 12.5" blocks that incorporte some fall colors and at least a piece or two of poultry fabric into the block.  Feel free to make your favorite block, and come show a pic of the design or tell us, if you wish it.  I think we should make the blocks due November 15th.

 

I am on BYC every single day, and I will absolutely be available to answer questions, and all who send blocks will receive blocks from whomever else takes part.  I ask that when you ship your blocks, add a large SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) for easy block shipment.  However many blocks we each receive is dependant on how many quilters take part. 

 

DON'T LET PAST EXPERIENCES KEEP YOU FROM TAKING PART, I WILL BE HERE DAILY, AND THIS IS A TRUE QUILT BLOCK EXCHANGE!!!

 

OUR CURRENT QUILT BLOCK SWAPPERS ARE:

 

Marty1876

paulsmuffen

GrannysRoost

RockingBearRanch

fenrosie

majack

katsdar


Edited by Marty1876 - 9/24/12 at 6:23pm

 

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Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

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post #2 of 191
9/4/12 at 1:06pm

I am in, I just love to quilt!

Wife & mother of three: Chrissy-25, Ashley-22, Joshua-17. 4 Rooster, 20 Hens, 1 Rabbit, 2 Beagles, 1 Bird and 1 Turtle. In school studying nursing. Lovin Jacksonville, North Carolina
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Wife & mother of three: Chrissy-25, Ashley-22, Joshua-17. 4 Rooster, 20 Hens, 1 Rabbit, 2 Beagles, 1 Bird and 1 Turtle. In school studying nursing. Lovin Jacksonville, North Carolina
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post #3 of 191
9/4/12 at 1:28pm
Thread Starter 

Awesome!  I'm trying to decide which block I want to do!  I'm thinking a maple leaf block with red/orange leaf and poultry background.

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply
post #4 of 191
9/4/12 at 6:14pm

I am in, I stopped with the other as it got bad with bad feelings, if a hostess, you need to keep the group excited... and on track...Acres did it, Ginbart did it....

 

I will try again, I need to get some chickie fab to go with the rest....

 

Hopefully we start anew...so others participate...

Quilt Block Swap: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/723114/new-spring-quilt-block-swap

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Quilt Block Swap: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/723114/new-spring-quilt-block-swap

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post #5 of 191
9/4/12 at 6:24pm
Thread Starter 

I think a few bad apples can ruin the barrel, but I'll be here every day!  I love to sew and quilt, and I love chickens, so wild turkeys couldn't drag me away...

 

 

I agree, gotta stay on track, and encourage others, and be available.  I am all of those.  big_smile.png

 

I will mark you down, GrannysRoost!

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply
post #6 of 191
9/4/12 at 6:28pm
I have not yet participated in a swap. Could you state the rules and how it works? Thanks!

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #7 of 191
9/4/12 at 6:30pm
I guess I mostly mean, when its the list closed? Is that when you know how many blocks?

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #8 of 191
9/4/12 at 6:44pm
Thread Starter 

I suppose I'll will give us 2 to 3 weeks before I close it, unless we get to 12 or 16 or 20 people first.

 

The rules are

1.  Make 12 x 12 inch blocks that are fall colors (brown, orange, yellow, dull greens, black, red, etc) and at least one piece of the block should have poultry (chicken, duck, etc).  Use any block you love, just be sure its 12 x 12 (or 12.25 x 12.25) inches square, so everyones are the same.

 

2.  When your blocks are finished (by Nov. 14) ship them to me.  (PM me for you address when you are ready)

 

3.  On Nov. 20th (five days after blocks are due) I will give all participants one block from each other participant, and one of your own back.  IF 12 play, we'll each get 12.  I

    will ship these back to you in your SASE.

 

4.  Then, I'll probobly start a winter block swap.  What can I say, quilts and hatching eggs are my life, right after my family and the Lord.

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply
post #9 of 191
9/5/12 at 7:48pm
Thread Starter 

Come share quilt blocks!

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

Reply
post #10 of 191
9/9/12 at 1:08pm

Found a few chick-mix fabrics, with coordinating colors...We have another cloudy, windy day... I am home alone...going to find a block I like and get started, who can go wrong with chicken fabric :)

Quilt Block Swap: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/723114/new-spring-quilt-block-swap

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Quilt Block Swap: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/723114/new-spring-quilt-block-swap

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