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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 12, 2010 9:11 PM Post #7456117
| This swap is closed. All names have been assigned!
Here's how it works.
As you sign up, please dmail me your preference for colors. I will pair each of you up with a buddy who chooses the same or similar color preferences.
DO NOT POST YOUR COLOR PREFERENCE HERE, PLEASE DMAIL ME WITH YOUR COLORS!
I will tell you which goes first, and you will then send your buddy 12 fat quarters that coordinate in their color preference. When they receive their fat quarters, they will in turn send you 12 coordinating fat quarters, not duplicating any of the prints you sent her.
If you go buy a half yard of fabric, and send your buddy half of that half yard (cut at the fold), and keep the other half for yourself... and your buddy does the same... then in the end you'll have 24 different prints, and enough fabric to make the top for a wonderful lap quilt.
RULES:
1. All fabrics must be 100% cotton. No poly/cotton blends, please.
2. Should you not be able to meet the deadlines for mailing, please let your buddy know... it's just the courteous thing to do.
3. We want to see pictures of all the fat quarters together... so the 2nd buddy of each pair should post a pic of their new stash.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE ADDRESS EXCHANGE!
I will take names through the end of January, and you will have till February 14 to mail them of to the first partner. The second partner will have two weeks once they recieve their fat quarters!
Let the games begin.
Smiley face means you have recieved your fabrics.
1- Taters55 
2- Purpbutfly
3- barefootT
4- Heavenscape
5- Syrumani
6- Bettypauze
7- Abbisgranma
8- Doe41
9- mojoquilter
10- Kizmo
11- Ladydragon5
12- Moodene
13- greenwood46
14- sissy70
This swap is all finished, thanks for a wonderful swap ladies!
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heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
January 12, 2010 9:46 PM Post #7456223
| Me first???? Getting together my colors later, LK. |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
January 12, 2010 10:06 PM Post #7456297
| LK - I sent you my colors already, right?
Nichole
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
January 13, 2010 12:05 AM Post #7456680
| so you will be d-mailing us our buddies, and color choices??? and letting us know if we are first or second??? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 13, 2010 12:40 AM Post #7456774
| Yes Nichole, I have your colors. Thanks.
Yes. I will Dmail everyone the end of the month with who your buddy is, and who mails out first.
I would like at least one more person to join, to keep it an even number. Pass the word please?
Thanks
LK |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
January 13, 2010 2:49 PM Post #7458007
| sissy70 posted on the other thread that she would like to join. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 13, 2010 3:21 PM Post #7458071
| Sissy, you will need to get 12 fat quarters! All direction are up top!
LK |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
January 13, 2010 6:31 PM Post #7458665
| thank you Linda sent my colors to you |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
January 24, 2010 4:01 PM Post #7491351
| I took advantage of the Whittles sale! can't wait to get my order:) One question though, should we pre-wash our fabrics before mailing?
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 24, 2010 5:01 PM Post #7491517
| pre washing is up to you, you don't have to. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
January 25, 2010 4:49 AM Post #7493748
| when do we find out who are swap buddies are and what colors we are sending?
Edited: disregard... I see where you're waiting until the end of the month, sorry...
(getting into this Swap thing, ya know...)
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 25, 2010 4:56 AM Post #7493766
| No problem. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
January 25, 2010 11:46 AM Post #7494284
| almost time Yipeeee!!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
January 25, 2010 2:31 PM Post #7494592
| Thinking of going across the border on Feb. long weekend, hoping to know my swap buddy and color scheme..maybe there is more to choose from, perhaps not~ |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 25, 2010 3:19 PM Post #7494809
| Marion and Jaye, I need you to send me a dmail, with your colors please? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
January 28, 2010 4:27 PM Post #7505314
| Only a few more days to sign up, and to get your partners names! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
January 28, 2010 5:34 PM Post #7505510
| Yeah! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
January 28, 2010 9:59 PM Post #7506280
| LindaKay, can I ask for a favor please...usually it's $3.50 to 4.00 for a fat quarter here, in one of the local towns they are having a sale, if I could go first and get my name I could take advantage of it..if not, it's ok... |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
January 31, 2010 7:09 PM Post #7515764
| Oooh, today is the day, right?
Was trying to explain the swap to hubby during lunch today . . . his eyes just kinda glazed over! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 1, 2010 3:35 AM Post #7517329
| I am getting ready to dmail everyone with your names, and after you get your names, you can dmail your partner if you need more specifics on thier color choices.
Get ready for some shopping! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 1, 2010 3:46 AM Post #7517360
| You all should have your names! Please let me know if you do not have a dmail from me.
I have tried my best to get you close to the colors you requested. Please dmail your partner, and ask questions if need be.
Have fun shopping!
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 1, 2010 2:26 PM Post #7518301
| Get ready, set , go!!! See the rush at the post office..lol
Staff at my post office told me I'd better start signing up for swaps..they look forward to my excitement of opening the box in the post office for all to see what treasure I've gotten... |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 1, 2010 2:29 PM Post #7518310
| Even though I'm the second person to send, I think I can safely start some purchasing . . . even if I get to keep it for myself in the end . . . win/win for me! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 1, 2010 2:55 PM Post #7518380
| ♪♪♪♫♫♫A shopping we will go...♪♫♪♫A shopping we will go!♥♥♥ |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 3:55 PM Post #7525632
| welllll...I had a conversation with my buddy, and then I went shopping.
will be sending out a package this afternoon... |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 6:03 PM Post #7526004
| package has been sent... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 6:23 PM Post #7526083
| Looky what I got, I think she had her fabrics at the door, ready to ship!
Sondra, I love the fabrics, and they will be so pretty, in what ever I make with them. Just need to decide what to do with them? So many options!
First of all they came fed ex, and when I opened the box, I was so surprised to see these beautiful flower fabrics, in a very nice tin bucket, like a fresh picked bouquet of flowers. Did you paint the flowers?
Next picture will be them all flat so you can see them.
Thanks so much Sondra/Mojoquilter. I love everyone you sent!
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 6:25 PM Post #7526089
| Next are the fabrics all flat for you to see! So pretty! 
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 3, 2010 7:16 PM Post #7526212
| oh my gosh no. I'm no painter :) that's Bettypauze and her gigantic paint collection! I found the tin at the little dollar store around the corner from work on a gray and dreary day and I thought it added a bit of sunshine. I don't think the sun is going to come out until July here. I'm glad you liked them! maybe we can make companion log cabin quilts or something. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 7:19 PM Post #7526222
| Oh, that would be so pretty, do you have a pattern for it? I have never done a log cabin!
Thanks again! They are so pretty!!! |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
February 3, 2010 7:20 PM Post #7526224
| WOW!!! Spring has come to LK house!!! I really like the lavender with the ivy and the top left with the big purple flowers, you can pass those to me LK |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 3, 2010 7:25 PM Post #7526236
| I don't have a pattern but here's a link to the quilt I saw that made me fall in love with a floral log cabin
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-32577-1.htm |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 3, 2010 7:35 PM Post #7526266
| Oh that is beautiful! Thanks for the link. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 3:18 AM Post #7527641
| I would have never ever considered floral prints for a log cabin. See now what I would have been missing. Thanks for posting that site!!! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 4, 2010 3:27 AM Post #7527669
| isn't that just the prettiest :) I don't know if I could be patient enough to make a block here and there over time. I'd probably do some marathon piecing and stay up for 5 nights in a row! One of the things I love the most about that quilt is if you look closely, her florals are just all kinds of styles, colors, and patterns. It makes me think of a gorgeous cottage garden in full vibrant summer bloom.
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 3:59 AM Post #7527744
| Well my headache today has just gotten worse thinking about a floral log cabin. Need to get things under control until after the festival. It took a rather sharp change in January and I am now doing 2 jobs trying to pull the pieces back together. Oh well guess that is what happens when you agree to chair. Still making notes so come April 1, I am going to do some serious thinking about the above. Thanks again for posting the site |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 4, 2010 11:50 AM Post #7528277
| Linda Kay, you can find a pattern to make a finished block, including batting and lining, by machine and make a quilt in a weekend. It's easy, I did one once for a wedding gift in purples, and it was beautiful! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 1:12 PM Post #7528382
| Audrey, do you have a picture of it? That sounds nice too! |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 4, 2010 1:36 PM Post #7528440
| That floral is just stunning! I am amazed when people can picture how the blocks go together to form those patterns. I guess that is why people have a design wall; to lay that out. I don't have that kind of ability. I can copy anything or follow a pattern but to invision patterns like that beforehand is not something I can do. Of course, that is why there are so many pattern books. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 4, 2010 2:19 PM Post #7528591
| Beautiful quilt..I've got my quilting book here at the office, hoping if feeling ok this weekend to cross the border to Joanne's Fabrics ..want to purchase flannel for a rag quilt for my youngest son, also for the Country Flowers Quilt that I have the pattern for..designed by Rebecca Collins..so was getting yardage needed...
Very similar to the above..is also done in Log Cabin fashion...when quilted each 4 squares look like a flower.. the diamond set in the center of the 4 blooks really makes the flower...so pretty..will quilt this one on my own...
Just took photo's on my labtec here at the office, poor quality but might give you an idea...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 4, 2010 2:20 PM Post #7528593
| What I like if the border is done in 3/4" strips..very pretty... 
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 4, 2010 2:38 PM Post #7528642
| I'm looking at the quilt in the link again and I think I'm going to need to make a trip to the quilt shops for the light background fabrics :) I'm also getting to order my carriage upgrade and speed control for my longarm tomorrow! it must be Christmas all over again. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 2:57 PM Post #7528697
| y'all just gotta love them log cabins !!!
this one would be lovely in all florals!
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 4, 2010 3:02 PM Post #7528708
| wow, that's gorgeous..can see it sitting on my bed (different colors though) we won't want to see spring come, we'll all want to continue being inside sewing!
LindaKay, hoping to cross over into Niagara Falls on the weekend so will mail my fat quarter swap pkg. then... |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 4, 2010 3:03 PM Post #7528710
| I'm digging out my big rubbermaid tub o' scraps. I know there's a bunch of stuff in there that will work great in a floral log cabin. I need to go by Walmart and find a see-through tub to start tossing them into. It's snowing here again this morning, big heavy wet flakes.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 3:06 PM Post #7528718
| Betty, that is fine. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 3:08 PM Post #7528726
| Be careful out there Sondra, and anybody else that has to drive in the snow!!!! yikes and yuck!!! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 4, 2010 3:28 PM Post #7528800
| I wish I could stay home again but NOT! I got all my reports in yesterday before the deadlines, so today I'm working on learning the new web-based cashier system we are going to at the end of the month. It's c-o-m-p-l-i-c-a-t-e-d! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 3:33 PM Post #7528820
| Where do you work? |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 4, 2010 3:35 PM Post #7528829
| I work for Pepsi and I LOVE my job. I get to work with the nicest, most awsome people every day. I just passed my 5 year anniversary in November. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 3:38 PM Post #7528840
| I think we all will end up doing the floral log cabin--that is so pretty. Thunder, you quilt would do perfect in my house--colors and all!!!
Rain due to move in here most any time--sending it on down your way T. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 3:59 PM Post #7528916
| I am about sick of the rain...but way better than that very bad S@%# word!!!
I am on vacation, and DH wants to go for a bike ride...to cold...too wet... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 4:01 PM Post #7528927
| I know the feeling--they are saying tomorrow will be heavy rain. So what is new? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 4:15 PM Post #7528982
| Well, when we all get the floral log cabin done, make sure you post it somewhere so we can see it!
Maybe we need to have another "floral" swap, for all that wants to do one? |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 4:17 PM Post #7528994
| Hummm, that does sound like a plan to me. |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 4, 2010 4:21 PM Post #7529016
| I really like the florals, too! No, LK, I didn't have the right kind of camera when I made the quilt, so I took pix with a disposable camera, and I don't know where they are!
Rain moving in here, snow flurries expected tonight and/or tomorrow night! BRRRR! |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 4, 2010 4:23 PM Post #7529025
| You gave me an idea! I think I'll make my lapquilt in log cabin design! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 4:43 PM Post #7529110
| well I think we need to have a Log Cabin thread, and we can post pictures of ones done, what we want to do...etc...
Linda Kay, what kind of parrot do you have? I check out the best worst thread from time to time and just caught something on there about feeding parrots?!
this is my baby , amazon, "lemon"
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 4:44 PM Post #7529120
| Oh he/she is so cute!! Good idea about the log cabin thread Thunder. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 6:20 PM Post #7529423
| I have a double yellow headed amazon parrot, like the one posted! His name is Paco, and he is about 28 years old. They can live to be at least 70! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 4, 2010 7:32 PM Post #7529639
| Dropped in at lunch to the Sewing/Knitting store down the street, we all must be thinking quilting because a bus was at the door and had to be 40 people purchasing supplies, of course I gave up looking at fabric..Buffalo here I come tomorrow..lol...
Yes, a thread would be perfect, I've a lot of floral material, will have to peruse the bins and see what I have, what colors and of cours make note..Joanne's Fabrics might have perfect complimentary colors...
Got to tell you, that's a commitment and a half having those birds..SIL Suzanne and Lenny just gave theirs to a pet store, had him 35 years I believe and he's going to live to 100... adorable though! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 7:35 PM Post #7529648
| his momma was a yellow, daddy a blue faced...only 5yrs young...
also have a conure, this pic is a few years old, have to get some newer ones.
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 7:38 PM Post #7529653
| yup, just like having more kids LOL |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 4, 2010 7:49 PM Post #7529675
| Beautiful! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 4, 2010 9:37 PM Post #7530062
| Oh, I love the conures, but they can be noisy also! I went to the San Antonio zoo last year, and went into the aviary, with the conures, and they ar so sweet, they loved the cups of nectar, and feed right out of your hands!
Very pretty indeed! |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 6, 2010 8:44 PM Post #7536055
| My package came today thank you buddy what a nice suprize here it is guys
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 6, 2010 8:51 PM Post #7536074
| the conure, Zeus. Oh yes !!.he can be very noisy, when he is hungry ...or when he decides it is bed time. but he is "one of my boys" and I love him dearly...
my son just came in from work a few mins ago...with flowers and ice cream his girlfriend dropped off at work for him...seems they had words this mornin'...any ways this ice cream ..."its your birthday cake" is the name...YUM it is good! I might have a new fav flavor for a while !!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 6, 2010 8:53 PM Post #7536078
| sissy, those are beautiful colors, now you can have fun, shopping for the return package!
That ice cream sounds good, what brand was it? |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 6, 2010 9:04 PM Post #7536107
| publix...but son says other brands make it too..guess I just grab family favorites, and don't look at anything else...he said it's been around quite awhile now!!!
well It was GOOD !!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 6, 2010 9:22 PM Post #7536186
| Never heard of publix ice cream? Must be a Florida item? |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 6, 2010 9:32 PM Post #7536225
| publix is a grocery store chain, yes southern thing, but like I said before son says other brands also have a birthday cake ice cream...he even said we had it before...I don't remember it!! guess my age is starting to show...how could i forget such a good ice cream??? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 8, 2010 3:07 PM Post #7541364
| Publix icecream is the best..so creamy!!! better keep my mind from that avenue..put on 3 lbs. while away this past weekend..not a good thing after working so hard to shed it...must have been Crackerbarrel breakfasts...
Well I've a long story to tell.usually takes forever for my package to arrive so as I was going to Buffalo AND Joann's Fabrics is just down the street from the hotel what a perfect opportunity to buy and ship..
Got to Joann's on Friday night, wouldn't you know they were doing year end inventory and NO 'fat quarters'...disappointed to say the least..saleslady gave me the address for another Joann's outside of town, well at least I could go there as soon as they opened and still make the noon post office dealine..
Got there for 10am, only a handful of 'fat quarters' none of which were the right colors..drats and more drats, so disappointing..as well, they were doing inventory spring changes...did get some material but not in 'fat quarter' format..
What I did manage to do was pick up flannel - 3 designs with golf theme..if I pick up plain flannel in a few colors I just might have enough to make both Jeff and Greg a rag quilt for Christmas..
On my way home from Buffalo I stopped in Cookstown at the cutest sewing shop, bought a rag quilt pattern for a design that I liked and now I'm ready to SEW!!!
Love the material shown above...fun getting a package of sewing materials isn't it...
For my bud, not fat quarters, think overall same amount of yardage, best I could do, hope the box filled will goodies will make up for it! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 8, 2010 3:44 PM Post #7541469
| Betty, sounds like you had a great time. Any pics of the rag quilt pattern? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 8, 2010 3:56 PM Post #7541516
| I'll see if my labtec camera on computer can take it good enough for you to see...
Will sit here today and read the directions..it says it's finished on both sides, so bit confused as to how you can have the rag quilt done same as I always do and still have ragged edges on the bottom...
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Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 8, 2010 3:57 PM Post #7541520
| I noticed at the Joann's here that once they got in their spring order of fat quarters, they raised the price to $1.99 each. That's a $0.50 raise in price. Still, not a bad price overall. |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 8, 2010 3:58 PM Post #7541522
| Saturday was my "Great deal" day. A friend found a three piece wicker set (loveseat and two chairs) for $48 to go in my new sunroom. I love them and they only need to be painted to be fresh as a daisy!
Then went to my favorite local quilt shop. They were having a Super Bowl Sale and had rooms and rooms of fabric all on sale!! There were a lot of woman there and some had the things I wanted on their carts, so after I had looked my fill and picked up the bolts I wanted I went to check-out and just stood by when some of the women were checking out. As they were finished with the bolt I snatched it up before it went out on the floor again. They had lots of batiks and I got all my fabrics for the fat quarter swap and some for me, too; fabrics for the blocks for 12 month, too. And all for the amazing price of $2.50 a yard! No wonder the ladies were coming from all over Michigan and were stacked up like cord wood to check out! I have to remember this!!! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 8, 2010 3:59 PM Post #7541530
| Wow! I'll have to check out the quilt shops here to find out if/when they have a sale like that here! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 8, 2010 4:08 PM Post #7541564
| did much the same Janice..bought some prints for the thread catchers..unique material, scissors, thread printed..cute..as well, the flannel for the golf rag quilts were $2.49 a yard..excellent price..
Going to check their flyer out and make another trip with my friends who sew...
As for fat quarters, I pay anywhere from $3.50 each to $4.00 and sometime $4.50 each so even at $1.98 a great bargain to be had, just didn't have them this past weekend..girl said the supplier had been changed and things would change re stock..that's not good! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 8, 2010 4:56 PM Post #7541728
| Betty, when I was in Amarillo last month, I noticed that Joanne's was very limited on the fat quarters also? I sure hope they don't dis-continue them? I drove 75 miles yesterday, to shop for fabric, and all I could find was wal marts in Uvalde. They had no fat quarters, so I guess I need to get mine onine? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 8, 2010 5:40 PM Post #7541862
| Actually the salesperson LindaKay said that they changed distributor and would be limited...after all was said and done on Saturday, didn't the SuperWalmart in Lewiston have some, every color and pattern that you could think of..I am so used to our Walmarts not having a fabric department, all except the Barrie one and they are going to shortly be a superstore ...they were $1.98, was too late, pkg. already in the mail..wouldn't you know!
Now yesterday when I stopped in at the Cookstown sewing boutique they had such a good selection but $3.50 each...she did give me a good price on an iron though.. |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 8, 2010 10:09 PM Post #7542697
| Same thing happened to me at JoAnn's about three weeks ago. Went in and NO fat quarters. They said they were just out until the truck go in. I wonder where that truck was coming from as they still don't have any! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 8, 2010 10:11 PM Post #7542701
| Sounds like wal marts excuse, it will be here on the next truck! LOL! |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 8, 2010 10:13 PM Post #7542713
| My fat quarters are in the mail and I hope my buddy likes them. I got a little carried away, but with fabric at $2.50 a yard at my favorite quilt shop I couldn't resist. This way is she wants different colors I can send her more! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 8, 2010 10:26 PM Post #7542741
| Maybe she should send you some $$ for the next time there is such a sale . . . |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 12:42 AM Post #7543097
| I love http://www.whittlesfabrics.com, they have loads of fabrics always on sale at between 2.50 to 4.00 per yard |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 9, 2010 2:22 AM Post #7543381
| Be glad when I receive mine so I can go shopping! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 3:24 AM Post #7543532
| Oh, my, Mojoquilter! I love that site! (and payday is Friday!!!) Thanks for the link! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 5:10 AM Post #7543793
| I'm waiting for my 75.00 gift card I won at work. Then I'll be right there with ya :) |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 5:19 PM Post #7544872
| Is anyone besides me having trouble with the site today?
Okay that went through now let's try again with my fat quarters.
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 5:25 PM Post #7544892
| I received my fat quarters package from Betty. Oh my, how wonderful!!! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 5:27 PM Post #7544905
| that looks good, I want a dozen :) |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 5:29 PM Post #7544914
| Oh I guess I should have included the materials but I enjoyed the butter tarts first. Can you believe that--she sent me 2 of the best butter tarts I have had in a long time!!! So that was me "pigging out"! I will post a picture of the fat quarters too. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 9, 2010 5:30 PM Post #7544920
| they were fresh Marion..a friend said she'd make a batch, stopped in on thurs. night - froze them, left them in the car until post office time..thought if they found them at the border I'd say they were for my coffee while travelling and I forgot about them, worse thing that can happen ..they'd take them and eat them...
Still cannot believe that both you and Judy got your parcels yesterday when I just mailed them at 11:30 a.m. from Buffalo..you CANNOT get better mail service then that... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 5:44 PM Post #7544982
| I was also surprised when I read when you mailed the package. Betty, they were absolutely wonderful--I hated the picture but my daughter said she couldn't resist me enjoying them. Did I share? Nope!! Well , did let her have one tiny bite!!!! Thank you so much. I love all the other things in the box and will get pictures soon. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 5:52 PM Post #7545013
| Well... I've heard of 'Quilter's Candy", but wasn't aware they had bakery too!!! LOL Glad you got a nice surprise, Marion! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 6:01 PM Post #7545039
| Ah but you have missed it Kathy!! The specialty is butter tarts!!! LOL
This message was edited Feb 9, 2010 1:01 PM |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 6:28 PM Post #7545134
| darn... I've never had a butter tart, what are they? look really good... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 7:26 PM Post #7545237
| loads of butter, raisins, sometimes nuts, sugar--plenty!! Basically the filling reminds me of Pecan pies. Ooey gooey and solid calories!!! Oh did I mention delicious? |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 9, 2010 9:44 PM Post #7545514
| ooooooooh, I want to sample one... sounds like I need to look for a recipe! I'm a Pecan Pie freak as it is... You didn't need to mention 'delicious'... the look on your face gives it away!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 9, 2010 9:58 PM Post #7545560
| ROFLOL that look is one of a totally exhausted woman who had just driven 3 hours home. All I wanted to do was shower and collapse but I opened Betty's box and could not resist the tarts!!! Then it was a nice hot shower and bed. Being on my feet for 8 then driving 3 hours home did a number on me!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 10, 2010 8:08 PM Post #7548531
| Well, I have had several girls dmail me, and say they can't mail out till the 20th.
This is fine with me, we all know that life gets in the way sometimes, so I am posting to let you know that some of your packages may be later than expected!
|
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 10, 2010 8:10 PM Post #7548540
| Knew you'd need comfort food Marion...
LindaKay, not to worry..who would know weather conditions would affect so many |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 10, 2010 8:19 PM Post #7548568
| Oh how right you were. I can't remember when I was that tired. Those tarts just eased a lot of "why in the world do I put myself through this" thoughts. The hot shower and a good nights sleep and I felt like a new woman. Working on getting your fat quarters to you really soon. Going to Gainesville tomorrow and plan to come home via Trenton and the quilting shoppe. |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 10, 2010 8:25 PM Post #7548590
| I'll have to have time to get my fat quarters bought after I get mine! I may have to go out of town to get them! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 10, 2010 8:34 PM Post #7548610
| You rest Marion..there is no hurry for me to get mine..
How are you feeling Audrey...and your daughter, has she had her operation? |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 10, 2010 8:35 PM Post #7548618
| She cancelled the operation, the roads were to bad to travel. Now she might not ever get it done, her insurance runs out today. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 10, 2010 8:54 PM Post #7548657
| OMG NO!!!! Isn't she suffering a lot Audrey...are there any health services that could provide funding for it? |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 11, 2010 1:16 AM Post #7549309
| I got my fat quarters today! OMG, I am in love with batiks now!!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 11, 2010 2:47 AM Post #7549566
| Don't you love them, so many colors and designs!
Marion, we are waiting on your pictures also?
Pictures please?
|
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 11, 2010 2:57 AM Post #7549592
| Understand and will do. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 11, 2010 3:07 AM Post #7549618
| Forgot to post: I mailed out my partner's FQs on Monday, hopefully she will have them by tomorrow! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 11, 2010 3:14 AM Post #7549652
| Syrumani wrote:I got my fat quarters today! OMG, I am in love with batiks now!!!!
batiks are like triple fudge chocolate cake...heavenly! |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 11, 2010 1:36 PM Post #7550489
| Come on, Syrumania, we want pictures! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 12, 2010 2:25 AM Post #7552436
| Here is a picture of the fat quarters I received yesterday. Aren't they beautiful??? I still have 5 more to get for my buddy, then the second half is on the way! 
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Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 12, 2010 2:41 AM Post #7552468
| They are beautiful! Can't wait to get mine, so I can get hers! If I don't have them by the time I go to Lisa's, I think I'll just get her some pretty ones that I like and hope she likes them! |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
February 12, 2010 2:13 PM Post #7553239
| OOOOHHH I like the greens... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 12, 2010 2:22 PM Post #7553260
| Nichole, those are some very pretty fabrics! |
heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
February 13, 2010 3:52 PM Post #7556111
| Kathy sent me a baker's dozen!!! Will post pictures as soon as I replaced batteries. They died on me after I took the 'naughty' pictures :D
Kathy, I am so glad you included a pic of yourself!! You're a beautiful lady!
Snow.. snow... snow... oh what a dreary day today! |
Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 13, 2010 8:46 PM Post #7556682
| Just got home from Memories By The Yard quilt shop . . . finished with purchasing material for the swap . . . I think I like oriental fabrics now . . . |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 13, 2010 8:53 PM Post #7556693
| to my buddy will put FQ in mail tuesday sorry wasb waiting on the rest as i ordered it online JUDY |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 15, 2010 2:52 AM Post #7559771
| Jaye, I was hoping you'd like them! The FQ I gift wrapped them in is a fav that I buy from an Ebay dealer, very cute, but fits the quilting group especially well. Just so happened that I still had the purpley color, it also comes in black.
If we don't get the extra 6-8" that we're warned about tomorrow, I'm taking a trip back down to the new LQS to see if they have any yellows to go with those purples.. and to check out their Civil War prints to see what they have.
Barb, Jean, and anyone else that's in the new line of the fluffy rain... snuggle in and heat up the cocoa! I would send you all a piece of the Red Velvet cake I made for this weekend, but it would freeze on the way up! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 15, 2010 11:36 AM Post #7560330
| Happy President's Day everyone! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 15, 2010 12:38 PM Post #7560412
| Thanks Betty.
We are due for only 5-8 inches today. Seems like a mere pittance after what Jean has been hit with. But we need it. If we don't get a lot of snow in the winter, we end up with drought in the summer. Weird how one season depends on the others but that's nature for you.
Off to the machine.. BBL |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 15, 2010 3:35 PM Post #7560817
| We are getting...drum roll please...rain! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 15, 2010 7:51 PM Post #7561679
| It's been a gorgeous day here, was light snow and now it's as pretty as a picture..shoud be outside but too busy playing inside..
Keep looking at the clock 2:49pm and I think it should be bedtime...that will teach me getting up so early..
You all sound as though you have projects you are working on today, now what would we do on a rain or snow day, just sitting being bored?
Can't remember the last t ime I said I was bored? |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 16, 2010 12:56 AM Post #7562521
| linda when is the deadline to have ours in the mail was going to get mine out tomorrow but we got 10 inches of new snow last nite and today so I dont know when i will get to the post office so sorry about this but i get around on a walker so dont do so well in the snow your quilting buddy |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 16, 2010 1:00 AM Post #7562528
| I set the 14th, for a mailing date, but so many are snowed in, so please take your time mailing them, we don't want anyone getting hurt, trying to get to the mail box!
I think we all understand this darn weather! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 16, 2010 2:18 AM Post #7562762
| I ordered some special ones, they have been shipped but there are not in my possession just yet. They just called my name when I saw them; a perfect match to the beautiful ones Betty sent to me. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 16, 2010 2:24 AM Post #7562782
| Sissy, Feb 14th was the mail date for the first group...you then have two weeks ...so you are not late!!!
stay safe and warm, mail when you can do so safely !!! YOU are much more important than fabric... |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 17, 2010 2:27 AM Post #7565512
| thank you Thunder will get them sent asap judy |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
February 17, 2010 2:57 PM Post #7566475
| Hey Buddy,
You should get your fat quarters tomorrow!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 17, 2010 5:41 PM Post #7566874
| Love coming and sitting in this craft room, looking at the fat quarters..do you think overall they are fabric designs you could not have gotten in your own neck of the woods, if so, what a bonus! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 17, 2010 5:44 PM Post #7566885
| I spent the evening last night at http://www.quiltshops.com gazing at batiks. I put in batik floral* for the search and had such a peaceful evening looking at them all with a cup of hot apple cinnamon tea. |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 18, 2010 3:01 PM Post #7569191
| You bad, bad girl! I followed the bread crumbs to that site, put in the same floral batiks and wow, wow, wow! the only bad thing is I found 7 I like but they are all from different shops. Would really rather order from one place and pay postage and shipping once than 7 x's. But they are lovely things and I put them in my "stash". The more I see of the batiks the more I love them; their watercolor feel speaks to me.
I think I just may have to have curtains for the guest room out of batiks. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 18, 2010 7:24 PM Post #7569789
| why don't you make some curtains with blocks..you could start with the next swap...
We had curtains in our bedroom for ages that were made "crazy quilt" style. with big scraps of fabrics...sounds kinda crazy I know...but they looked perty darn good...sorry no pics..did not have digital in those days!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 21, 2010 10:37 PM Post #7577550
| I need everyone to please send me a dmail, to let me know if you have recieved, or shipped out your fabrics?
If you have, please post pictures?
Thanks
LK
This message was edited Feb 21, 2010 4:39 PM |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 22, 2010 2:44 PM Post #7578675
| Did send mine out and Marion confirmed receipt!
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 22, 2010 3:34 PM Post #7578832
| Thanks Betty, for the update. |
sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 22, 2010 8:33 PM Post #7579582
| hey Thunder box in mail hope you like judy |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
February 22, 2010 11:38 PM Post #7580120
| My buddy asked me to post a pix of the fat quarters that I sent her. LOL I can't remember what all I sent her. I'm missing 3, but anyhooooo most of them are here. 
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 23, 2010 12:47 AM Post #7580336
| ewwwww, ahhhhhhhh...pretty... pretty |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 23, 2010 4:41 PM Post #7581542
| Very nice! I'm afraid my buddy wont be satisfied with what I got. I like them, though! Think I'll make a top with my half! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 23, 2010 6:05 PM Post #7581768
| Audrey I'm sure she'll like them..you my 'dear' are too hard on yourself...watch them be special to her, why, because you sent them...
How's your daughter doing?
Love the purples... |
heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
February 23, 2010 9:46 PM Post #7582243
| Kathy, yours is on the way!!
Sorry it took so long to post this. I love them all and can definitely use them for a special scrappy purple quilt.
I've also taken a pic of all that I had sent to you Kathy.. When you get them, if you want to, I'll gladly post the pic for you.
Thanks again Kathy.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 23, 2010 9:59 PM Post #7582268
| Beautiful colors of fat quarters coming in! |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 24, 2010 12:26 AM Post #7582722
| Nicole I love them all! The oriental are spectacular. I love them and will have so much fun looking for patterns and coordinating fabrics so I can use them in something. the other colors and patterns are nice, too and I think some of them should even go with the batiks I sent you.
thanks again.
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Syrumani
san antonio
United States (Zone 8b)
February 24, 2010 12:33 AM Post #7582748
| I'm glad you like them. I didn't get myself any of the black w/orange leaves . . . I may just have to go back and get some! |
ladydragon5
Fostoria, OH (Zone 5a)
February 24, 2010 12:38 AM Post #7582762
| Yes, that is a beauty. I love the two in the middle; the fushia and purple oriental companion. I can just see something wonderful in those colors to go in my guest bedroom. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 12:42 AM Post #7582777
| I may have you post a pic when I receive them, Jaye.. still looking for my camera! My cell phone just doesn't do the colors justice sometimes. I'll let you know when they arrive, Thanks! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 12:47 AM Post #7582800
| all the fabrics are lovely, especially the all the purples! I still have a couple hundred purple flannel Crown Royal bags to give away so speak up if you'd like some! I tell ya, drinking all that Crown Royal about did me in last year, if only Bailey's woulld come in a cute flannel bag! haha gotcha! just kidding :) seriously though if you want any CR bags just holler. One of our drivers helps his buddy run his bar and they give me dozens of bags all the time. |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 24, 2010 2:23 AM Post #7583057
| What do you do with them? I might want some! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 24, 2010 4:00 AM Post #7583245
| Janice, love the colors! I have you marked as recieved. |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 4:22 AM Post #7583272
| Doe, google Crown Royal quilts and you can get lots of ideas. I used about 250 making my fiance his CR quilt. I used the French Braid pattern. He's colorblind so I chose blacks and whites. 
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 4:23 AM Post #7583277
| closeup, I cut just the text out of the bag and sewed hundreds of them together to make the inner border all the way round the quilt 
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 4:24 AM Post #7583279
| the vibrant of the purple isnt showing because of the camera 
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 24, 2010 5:36 AM Post #7583444
| Hey MoJo, I will take some more of those bags!!!, as you know I have some..but not enough to do a quilt yet..the store that I had saving them for me said they cannot do so anymore :(
Jaye, your purples are lovely...I have some of them myself...
Nichole, I wanna know where you got that black and orange, would love to have some of that myself!!! I think It might work well with a quilt I am working on????
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 24, 2010 11:01 AM Post #7583688
| Love the fat quarters, colors are striking..
Those bags I'm going to attempt, pattern calls for fat quarters for all the pocket sleeves, anxious to start this weekend to use up some of the goodies I've received... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 24, 2010 3:20 PM Post #7584103
| Sondra, love the black and white with the crown royal inserts, very pretty! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 3:32 PM Post #7584131
| I don't know if I'll ever do another one of those. It was fairly easy but fussy cutting all those bags took an extra 3 months. I'll pack up a bunch Thunder, they seem to multiply like bunnies.
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 24, 2010 5:00 PM Post #7584346
| Thanks Sondra... |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 24, 2010 5:08 PM Post #7584368
| Sondra, that is a beautiful quilt! I would never get enough bags saved up to make even a lap quilt! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 5:30 PM Post #7584446
| if you like purple I can send you all you'd want and I still have a huge box of what I saved after I cut the CR words out of the bags. The side strips you get from the bags are about 4 inches by 18 inches and the back of the bag you get a good 4" by 6" or 4" by 8" rectangle. One word of advice though, DON"T cut up the bags and then prewash them. I learned the hard way to just toss them in the washer intact. Somewhere I have a huge ball of purple waiting to be untangled. |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 24, 2010 5:33 PM Post #7584455
| I love purple! One of my favorite colors! I have a ggd (not quite 2) who would love a blankie made with those bags! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2010 5:38 PM Post #7584469
| sure thing! they do sew up nicely and the purple is very pretty |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 24, 2010 9:25 PM Post #7585002
| I just got the most AWESOME package JUDY JUDY JUDY!!!!!!!
not only did she throw in some extra 1/4's...she sent me three quilt tops to complete for the local "charity" I am donating to!!!!
Here is the whole big bunch...mine and hers...we started with Red, White,Blue...we both added some extra...
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 25, 2010 1:29 AM Post #7585507
| Wow, look at those pretties, and new quilt tops too! How about a pics of the quilt tops? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 25, 2010 2:18 PM Post #7586593
| Guess that's it for the first batch sent out and now we get to dream of what will be in our swap box... lovely colors..you are convincing me I must do a project with batiks.. |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 25, 2010 2:20 PM Post #7586599
| love those fabrics! they look like fireworks on the 4th of July :) |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 25, 2010 5:10 PM Post #7586988
| Can't wait to get mine! I'm not cutting mine into quarters till I do, that way if I get duplicates, I'll just substitute another one and keep it! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
February 25, 2010 5:19 PM Post #7587014
| Smart thinking Audrey... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 25, 2010 7:41 PM Post #7587364
| Please don't faint everyone. I finally found my camera and the batteries are charged. That within itself is a miracle.
This is what I received from Betty. I love each and every thing in it.
Okay so it is sideways.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 25, 2010 8:51 PM Post #7587540
| Marion, those are lovely colors! And you got some new scissors also! Did she include the pretty purple plant as well? They are so pretty! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 25, 2010 8:55 PM Post #7587555
| Nope I bought the hyacinth--smells even better than it looks. I always have one as soon as they appear in the stores. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 25, 2010 8:57 PM Post #7587561
| Those fabrics are gorgeous. You can do so much with them. Yes, Betty sure does take good care of her swap buddies. I know!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
February 25, 2010 9:12 PM Post #7587604
| Aren't they nice. I am really into blue and yellow lately and have no clue why. Not colors I normally would use. Guess they just spoke to me!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 25, 2010 9:13 PM Post #7587608
| AH, I also see she sent you one of her thread catchers! Very nice! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 25, 2010 10:45 PM Post #7587787
| I really like that basketweave fabric!!! Oh, the rest of those blues & yellows are 'right on' colors! |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
February 26, 2010 1:41 AM Post #7588153
| I got my fat quarters. I love em all!!!! Thanks Babara/greenwood46 
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Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 26, 2010 2:40 AM Post #7588270
| Beautiful! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 26, 2010 2:41 AM Post #7588273
| all the purples are so so pretty that everyone has been posting. I can't wait to see what they become:) |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 3:47 AM Post #7588433
| 7 delivered, 7 more to go! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 6:12 AM Post #7588637
| Linda Kay, I posted that mine were received, Was I supposed to d-mail too??? cause I didn't??? ooops ??!!!
these are the tops I got from Sissy / Judy
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 6:14 AM Post #7588642
| here is another 
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 6:32 AM Post #7588653
| and last but not least...adorable appliqué...
I will be adding some batting, and backings, and quilting, and then pass these on to my sheriff's dept...they will be used by first response units, in any cases involving babies, or children ( fires, domestic violence, etc..)
some of you may remember the baby challenge quilts some of us did a while back...well I did one and wanted to donate local...so I asked around, and ended up having a few very interesting conversations, with our Mayor, and the local police and Sheriffs Departments. decided to go with the Sheriff's Dept...I came to realize there is quite a "need" out there...
I posted a few times that I would send fabric out to those willing to make a quilt. and / or a top...and some big hearted folks like Judy have sent me tops, some others are making the whole quilt...
this is going to be an on going project for me, and I still have some "kid" fabrics, I will send you a half yard to get you started...just let me know...
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sissy70
Rushville, IN (Zone 5b)
February 26, 2010 7:43 AM Post #7588708
| thunder i will take a half yard judy |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 1:34 PM Post #7588932
| Thunder, I will get you posted as recieved. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 4:56 PM Post #7589365
| Judy , I sent you a d-mail |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 26, 2010 5:42 PM Post #7589467
| I'll take one, too! Do we mail them back to you when we finish? Sometimes I get bogged down on one! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 26, 2010 5:48 PM Post #7589477
| Yes, Audrey mail back to me when finished...thanks...check this thread
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1072721/ |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 26, 2010 6:08 PM Post #7589523
| Thanks for the site! I like the FQ bundles! Wish I'd seen it before now! |
Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 27, 2010 1:59 AM Post #7590730
| I received the most wonderful package today from taters55, Linda Kay! they are so gorgeous! our floral log cabins are just going to sparkle! 
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Mojoquilter
Wichita, KS (Zone 6a)
February 27, 2010 2:00 AM Post #7590734
| and here's our whole collection all together!
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Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 27, 2010 2:58 AM Post #7590938
| that's going to be a really pretty log cabin!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 27, 2010 1:38 PM Post #7591744
| Gorgeous fabrics. Can't wait to see your cabins. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 27, 2010 4:04 PM Post #7592070
| OK, Jaye and I have our Swap completed! I'm thinking maybe some yellows to mix in with all these purples to make a scrappy...? Thanks, again Jaye!! Gorgeous fabrics! 
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Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
February 27, 2010 4:08 PM Post #7592086
| All the fabric is soooo pretty! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 27, 2010 5:26 PM Post #7592234
| Kizmo I'm picturing the stripe and the fabric two places to the left of it in that block you showed us this week. How Pretty!!! That's quite a collection. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
February 27, 2010 7:03 PM Post #7592408
| Beautiful colors Kizmo, can't wait to see what you do with them. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 28, 2010 12:54 AM Post #7593138
| Which block, Barb? the PP basket? guess that's been too many days ago, I forgot which one I posted.. LOL
And Jaye has the same collection, wonder what she's going to do with hers???? |
heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
February 28, 2010 1:11 AM Post #7593178
| Hehehe.. I'm thinking of trying out one of those "Turning 20" patterns. Got all the books, time to use one!! Lolol!!!
I should have enough with 26 FQs????? Eh Kathy??? |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
February 28, 2010 5:13 PM Post #7594521
| you betcha!!!! LOL |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 3, 2010 11:03 PM Post #7603231
| Hmmmm got to post office late, it's either my fat quarters or Spring Swap...drats..will drop in as they open 8am in the morning..so I'm my way to work I'll have a 'surprise'... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 10, 2010 7:31 PM Post #7620115
| 3 people have not recieved thier packages, please dmail me and let me know your status?
Thanks
LK |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 11, 2010 8:56 AM Post #7621178
| Marion has so much on her plate now, told her I'd not be using them till the fall and not to worry about it for now! Hope that's ok with you all... |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
March 11, 2010 9:00 AM Post #7621192
| I'm OK with not getting mine, too! I know how hard it is sometimes to get things done! 'Specially with me, I have to go out of town to buy fabric! |
Moodene
(Nadine) Devers, TX (Zone 9b)
March 20, 2010 6:08 AM Post #7642697
| I mailed Doe41-Audrey her box earlier the week by priority mail. I hope she got it and an apology card...lol..I have both my military kids here at home for the first time in 2 years. They were both serving overseas - in Iraq-my son and my daughter-in Qatar. Plus my son in law and grandson was here as well.. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 20, 2010 6:23 AM Post #7642728
| Moodene, you must be so proud, and please to have them back home! Will they be going back anytime soon? |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 20, 2010 7:30 AM Post #7642862
| How wonderful for you Moodene. I'll keep their safety in my prayers |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 20, 2010 8:22 AM Post #7642978
| awwww Nadine, ya give me happy tears...
give them GREAT BIG (((((((((((((((((((((((((WELCOME HOME))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) HUGS
and BIG THANKS from me please... and tell them to give you "thank you'' hugs too |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
March 20, 2010 8:56 AM Post #7643027
| I got 'em! I got 'em! They're beautiful, just perfect! As soon as I can, I'll post pix! All pinks with a little black on one and about 4 blacks. She sent 2 extra! You didn't have to do that, girl! I understood. Been there, done that! Being late happens to us all, sooner or later! |
Moodene
(Nadine) Devers, TX (Zone 9b)
March 20, 2010 3:44 PM Post #7643701
| THANKS!!! I told them what ya'll said. I am glad you got your box, Audrey..lol..took me about 45 mins to make up my mind on which ones to get..lol..My daughter and her family left this morning to head back to Mountain Home,Idaho where they are stationed now. My son will be heading to Baltimore, Maryland at Ft. Mead Army base on March 30.
Well the extra 2 is for me being tardy mailing them...lol
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 12, 2010 7:42 AM Post #7699299
| Moodene, I heard you have recieved your fat quarters. We would love to see what you got?
Thanks
LK |
Moodene
(Nadine) Devers, TX (Zone 9b)
April 18, 2010 2:53 PM Post #7715749
| Here is mine!! Sorry been busy cleaning up demolished wall in a room..lol.. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 18, 2010 7:41 PM Post #7716674
| Those are very pretty. Thanks for posting!
All have been recieved. Thanks for another fat quarter swap! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 18, 2010 7:42 PM Post #7716677
| OOOPS! One more to go. Betty still needs her fat quarters, but She will have them soon! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 11:35 AM Post #7763548
| Cathy who often picks up my mail says there are 2 parcels waiting for me on kitchen counter...doing the happy dance...Marion know you said you sent it out last week so just maybe one of them is from you...can't wait/can't wait!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 4, 2010 11:37 AM Post #7763555
| Oh how I hope so Betty. Just if it is enjoy it to the fullest as I really was wanting to pack myself in the box also. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 12:31 PM Post #7763697
| Wish you would have...oh what fun we'd have...perhaps some day we'll meet up... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 4, 2010 3:30 PM Post #7764227
| I sure do hope so!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:05 PM Post #7764325
| How many times can one say 'oh my God' oh my GOD' OH MY GOD!!!' Lordy I've been blessed today..what a fat quarter swap, someone sure did spoil me..
Not sure I can keep calm enough to post photo's..calm down girl, calm down...
As I took each item out of the box I said 'oh my God'
Marion, you were too generous, I know you were and I don't like it when people say 'you shouldn't have' to me but in this case you went above and beyond...
I have never seen such fat quarters, the way they are packaged, and if that should have been enough you included another piece of material...
As I looked at them all packaged up, co-ordinating and looking so pretty I thought of a stained glass sheet of molted lava that I received as a gift, it too was too beautiful to cut up into a project, there it sits, looking pretty...am sure that this package will be the same...ooooh maybe not..
I've gone back to look at it several times and thought how country it looks..was thinking the other day of making a table cloth, now wouldn't this make the prettiest one..you know me and my floormats..well the large one under my table has to be changed..never liked it since the day I painted it..looking at your blue/yellow print and thought...table cloth..matching floormat...oooh a project to put on my 'to do' list...honest, I'll be posting them both shortly..lol
OK girls, take a look at my fat quarters...
Yikes, I truly am a happy camper...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:07 PM Post #7764342
| This sure beats butter tarts Marion..lol
Now look at the co-ordinating color...
Marion, are you sure you weren't reading on some threads I'm on to say how I wanted to make a table cloth, had I gone out I'd not have picked anything as beautiful..can't you see a floormat 8 x 10' under a table with matching table cloth?
Happy dance here...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:09 PM Post #7764347
| At this point I'd be thrilled to death but what is in the box...another OMG/OMG...well maybe more than 2 more OMG's...
Drats I'm spoilt..
look at this
thread cutter and tweezers for my serger, can always use both of them...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:10 PM Post #7764354
| Sewing book marker, telescopic magnet with light and pigment pen
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 4, 2010 4:11 PM Post #7764358
| Glad you like them--I couldn't resist and go the same collection for myself. Not sure what I will do but I love your idea of a tablecloth and matching rug!! Will be awaiting pictures of the finished project. Just remember there is this lady in the south that hope you enjoy and hopes to some day share a cup of tea with a butter tart at that table. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:12 PM Post #7764361
| Plant tender, scissor case and bobbin holder...
What a haul..now who can I telephone to come and see my treasures...
Marion, truly, you have so touched my heart with your generosity..might be something in Canada you might need, let me know and I'll send it down...
Well girls, been a pleasure as always..look forward to the next swap I'm in with you all...
Through the grace of God, you find such friends as yourselves...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 4, 2010 4:13 PM Post #7764370
| We sure have to do that Marion, if not in Canada then we can meet up somewhere in the big U S of A... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 4, 2010 5:22 PM Post #7764581
| Oh Betty, love those colors, and We will be watching to see the matching rug!
Marion, I think you have made her a very happy camper! She will be dreaming of her painting the rug!
Nice job everyone! Another swap finished! Lots of beautiful fabrics! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 12:45 AM Post #7765470
| It was an awesome swap LK
thanks for hostessing!!! I had a great time choosing pieces to send off to my buddy, and I got an awesome package in return !!
hmmmm...we did RWB...another swap I have to work on...will have to pop this pile of fabrics out for some inspiration... |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
May 5, 2010 5:46 AM Post #7765738
| So when is the next one going to be?????? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 5:47 AM Post #7765742
| Cindy, you going to host the next one? |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
May 5, 2010 6:10 AM Post #7765795
| LOL, Why you did a great job . I think we should make this an on going swap and hold it every 3 months. I need lots of fat quarters for my King size quilt. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 6:34 AM Post #7765863
| Well, are you all ready to have another one? Maybe start it the middle of May? |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
May 5, 2010 6:44 AM Post #7765900
| YES!!!!!!! I'm a ready lol
Thanks
Oh btw LK, did you get the flower seeds I sent? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 7:46 AM Post #7766081
| Yes I did. I thought I sent you a thank you dmail, so sorry.
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 8:15 AM Post #7766148
| Hmmm guess you'd best include my name... |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
May 5, 2010 8:22 AM Post #7766163
| Me, too! I found out it's cheaper to order on-line than to go to a fabric shop, IF you can find one! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 8:31 AM Post #7766187
| That's interesting Audrey, have to look at the pkg. Marion sent me for a site, if they do then I could check if they ship to Canada...I'm thrilled with how it's all color co-ordinated, no thinking...I'm for that! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 8:36 AM Post #7766204
| The Fat Quarter Shop. |
Doe41
(Audrey) Dyersburg, TN (Zone 7a)
May 5, 2010 8:40 AM Post #7766214
| Betty, they have lots of pretties to choose from! I have them on my "favorites" list! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 8:45 AM Post #7766225
| Careful or you can get into serious trouble at that shop. They have really nice fabrics and prices not to mention they ship really really fast!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 9:03 AM Post #7766295
| Marion, can you provide link? |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 9:10 AM Post #7766310
| Give me a minute and I will. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 9:12 AM Post #7766319
| tks...you just might be doing me a service by not posting it..lol |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 9:12 AM Post #7766320
| http://www.fatquartershop.com
Sign up for the mailing list then you will get notices of their sales. I shop there quite a bit. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 10:09 AM Post #7766469
| I really hate to add to your spending issues LOL...but here is another very good one...
http://www.keepsakequilting.com/fabrics.aspx
same thing with the mailing list... |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 10:10 AM Post #7766476
| wow, could you ever go crazy with those sites.. |
heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
May 5, 2010 10:33 AM Post #7766549
| My name is Jaye.
And I'm a frabiholic!!!
ROFL!!!
Am a regular financial supporter to those links!!! Blame it on MaidM!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 5, 2010 1:41 PM Post #7767015
| Best you put me on that list as well...could even add that I'm a Dg swap aholic as well..lordy looks as though I'm in mega trouble..
Yikes, torrential rain, thunder/lightning..just what I wanted to drive home in..lol |
heavenscape
TabacVille, NC (Zone 7a)
May 5, 2010 1:44 PM Post #7767021
| Be safe Betty!
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 1:51 PM Post #7767040
| http://www.whittlesfabrics.com/
This is a good one too. Very fast shipping! Lots of good sales. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
May 5, 2010 2:30 PM Post #7767138
| You all need to come to my neck of the woods. That Keepsake Quilting is about an hour from me. I've been there several times. They also stock cross stitch and the store next door is all yarn!!! A handworkers delight!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 2:34 PM Post #7767151
| I still think we need to get our bus with the "special driver" that Kizmo and I want. Then we can all take a trip and visit all these wonderful quilting people and places. Not to mention having a driver that is "easy" on the eyes. LOL |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 5:29 PM Post #7767567
| Does the driver wear a pirate hat? |
purpbutfly
(Cindy) Marysville, CA (Zone 10a)
May 5, 2010 5:43 PM Post #7767631
| Ya think?????? LOL |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
May 5, 2010 6:24 PM Post #7767797
| Now what would ever make you think that? LOL |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
May 5, 2010 10:34 PM Post #7768477
| Oh he might just wear his "mad" hat...LOL |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
May 6, 2010 11:44 AM Post #7769720
| Going painting tonight so brought my fat quarter swap pkg with me.. |
