I've got my flippers all warmed up - jumping in to the new guidelines. Let's make this one a good one! :thumbsup:


Title of Swap: WINTER quilt square swap
Swap Hostess: copmom (Sonya)
Sign-up date range:Oct 14 - Nov 1
Ship by Date: Nov 15

Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): 30

Details of swap:

WINTER quilt squares
-snowflakes
-snow
-mittens
-snowmen
-etc

This is NOT a Christmas square swap. Please no Christmas trees, santas, or the like. This is WINTER and all things wintery.

Standard square swap guideline:
prewashed, cotton fabric
6.5 inch squares - 30 per slot
label if you are able
place each set into a large labelled plastic bag:
-your username
-swap title
-number of sets you have - 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc
-your address
send a SASE, or postage for a flat rate envelope
if you are concerned about DC, put a note in your package and/or PM me
if you paypal postage, please note that in your package as well
I can obtain flat rate envelopes, so you don't need to send one if you don't have one.

If you want to participate, information to send to the hostess via PM:

Name of swap
Amity username
Email address
Full name or business name (For shipping swap items)
Mailing address
ADD OTHER SWAP SPECIFIC QUESTIONS HERE...

REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO THE SWAP HOSTESS THROUGH A PM AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.


Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has posted at least 100 times
- Does not have any negative feedback on the sewing swap forum


Also remember to read the Swap Guidelines Sticky to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap.

Reply to this thread to claim your spots!

1. copmom - RECEIVED
2. copmom - RECEIVED
3. copmom - RECEIVED
4. laideebugz - RECEIVED
5. Maegansmama - RECEIVED
6. Danielle - RECEIVED
7. jeanbean - RECEIVED
8. littleturtle - RECEIVED
9. maidenmyhome
10. maidenmyhome
11. maidenmyhome
12. Chasingche - RECEIVED
13. Chasingche - RECEIVED
14. copmom - RECEIVED
15. copmom - RECEIVED
16. gaga - RECEIVED
17. gaga - RECEIVED
18. gaga - RECEIVED
19. Empathic~heart - RECEIVED
20. Empathic~heart - RECEIVED
21. littleturtle - RECEIVED
22. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
23. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
24. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
25. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
26. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
27. mamanaturale - RECEIVED
28. copmom - RECEIVED
29. debqcat - RECEIVED
30. jeanbean - RECEIVED

2 spots PLEASE!!! Thanks for organizing this!

Looks GREAT Sonya! Thanks for jumping in ;) I *might* ask for spots later (when I KNOW I can keep them LOLOL)

me! me! one spot, please!

Count me in on this one... One spot, please... :)

-Jeannine

Cool! Glad to see some interest.
Question for you all - what do you think of poinsettias? Someone asked me, and I thought I'd throw it out here. Are they too Christmasy or wintery? I'm not sure. Opinions?

they seem Christmassy to me because of the whole red/green thing. Winter seems to be more of a blue/white color palette, imo.

Can I jump in on this one? I've had a hankerin' to make some quilts lately :)

they seem Christmassy to me because of the whole red/green thing. Winter seems to be more of a blue/white color palette, imo.

:yeahthat Poinsettias scream Christmas to me :)

I was the one who asked about the pointsettas, and they were not red and green, They are shades of red and pinks actually.

honestly, when I think of blue and white around winter, that makes me think of hanukkah.

No worries, I'll skip the pointsettas and find something else.

Do poinsettia's bloom in the winter? I know they are a warm weather plant.

I honestly won't mind poinsettia's or holly.

-Jeannine

two spots for me please.

Allison

Allison - do you have a previous username? You only show 15 posts.

Maidenmyhome - your pm's are full - here's my reply to your info pm: :)
Amber,
You have 101 posts right now. :D
Doubles were both that two people sent the same fabric and that there were 25 people sending 30 squares, so you got one from each set and then 5 various to round out the 30.
My paypal is eastham@frontiernet.net - $1.70 is correct. Funny, it was cheaper to ship to Canada than US priority. Glad they made it safely.
I'll put you in for three winter spots.
Thanks for joining again! :)

I'll take two! :)

Allison - do you have a previous username? You only show 15 posts.

I don't, except for lurker.
:thumbsup: I'm trying to get better.

Allison

Go post on some forums :) You need 100 posts to do a swap, so get chatting before it closes. :D :smooch: And, welcome!! :waving:



Okay - put me down for umm how about 2? I may add more if I find a lot of fabric I love - but 2 for now is good.

ROFLOL!

I found the *perfect* fabric

Hi Allison :D

Welcome to the forum :)

Like ChasingChe mentioned, we require 100 posts and membership of 6 months before joining in any swaps. I see that you joined in August of this year, so you're halfway to the 6 month requirement! :D You can reach the 100 post minimum easily, just chat away, I speak from experience ;) it doesn't take too long to post 100 times!

A great way to start is to post an introduction in the sewing main forum, you may even get some questions from other members and that'll give you more opportunity to chat ;)

Once again, welcome. I hope that the guidelines do not deter you from joining future swaps once you have that 100 posts and 6 months :D

Okay I wasn't sure where to do an intro before but thanks for letting me know.
I did do the Autumn leaves swap just recently too.

Allison

Okay I wasn't sure where to do an intro before but thanks for letting me know.
I did do the Autumn leaves swap just recently too.

Allison
This is why I hate having to do 'guidelines' or rules...because it ends up singling people out that would genuinely be great swappers...but with the recent mix ups, troubles, etc. I really have to enforce some kind of 'rules' at this point :( I really feel badly mama, because I am sure you would be a great participant in the swaps, but at the same time, in the past, bending the rules has caused trouble. I hope you understand and it doesn't prevent your from being in future swaps, or make you upset with me :( I know it sucks...but a line has to be drawn for consistency :/. I'm sorry sweetie.

Please put me in for three spots. :)

Sonya - wanted to be sure you didn't miss me! I requested 2 spots ^^^ up there. ;)

Sorry Amy!
I saw you and then spaced out. PM me your info, okay?

Sorry Amy!
I saw you and then spaced out. PM me your info, okay?

I did, right after I posted...didn't it go through? :confused:

Amy - I'm a Yoyo - just ignore me while I slink off into a corner. :)

can I get a second spot in this, I found a really cute fabric in my stash that would be perfect :)

I would like 6 please! pming my info now!

Can I still get in on this?? I would like one spot if I can join.

I will take another spot.

I'm going shopping for my fabric on Friday...got a phat coupon with my last paycheck. I really like working for JoAnn :cloud9:

-Jeannine

I bought my fabrics today - one is a batik with white snowflakes that are actually batiked (is that a word?) on the blue fabric and another is a snowflake print (gold or silver - something shimmery) on top of a hand-dyed looking background of blue and green.

You'll have to trust me - they're pretty :)

I have my fabrics ready to go. I can ship as soon as I get an addy... I'm sure that you have already given it to me before, but I usually erase them for privacy reasons.

Can you PM it to me again?

Thanks,
Jeannine

ok ladies, I know this one is full, but I just cut 36 squares of cute mini snowmen on light blue. I forgot I wasn't in this one. Anyone willing to let go of one spot? No biggie if not, I just can't believe my own 'duh' factor, lol!!

Copmom - I can give up one of mine to Stacy.

Okay - pm'd jeanbean
Gina - I can give up one of mine, if you want to keep your two. Just let me know, I'm flexible!

:hug: thnks mama's this will ship in the am :D

Okay - pm'd jeanbean
Gina - I can give up one of mine, if you want to keep your two. Just let me know, I'm flexible!


No, that's ok. I'll give up one of mine. I do have one fabric already and can't seem to find the "right" second fabric, so it works out just fine.

Thanks.

Can you please PM me your address so I can mail these out today? Thanks!

Done! :)
Anyone else need my address?

Shipping mine today! They are washed, stacked, labeled and ready to go. I hope I did everything right. :)

-Jeannine

Sorry...I need your addy too!!!!!!!
Thanks
amber

My squares are on their way! Looking forward to seeing what I get back. Thanks so much for organizing this - I love winter things!!

I'm so excited...I finally found some fabric that wasn't Christmassy. It was stinkin' hard! LOL! It's in the washer at the moment...will be out tomorrow. I need your addy, Sonya.

I just finished cutting my fabric, addressing the envelopes now.

The blade on my cutter wasn't very sharp (adding them to my list), so I apologize in advance for edges that aren't 100%. Thank goodness for S/A. LOL.

They will be dropped into the mail tomorrow.

-g.

Shipped mine this morning! Can't wait to see what comes back!!
-gina

Shipped mine this morning. Can't wait to see what comes back. I love these swaps.

Shipping today !!!! i love my fabrics,I hope all of you do too !!!!!!!!

edited with received - still waiting on quite a few squares!

Mine are on their way! Sorry - "the mother" was in town and I was a bit wrapped up in that drama. :o

Thanks again for all your hard work.

Maidenmyhome - were yours shipped on the last day you posted? I haven't received them yet - seems like a long time, even coming from Canada. Does Canadapost do any type of tracking?

Oh Man!!!!!!!!! you dont have them yet ??????
No unfortunately they dont do tracking,for that type of package.or any type from my understanding.
Please let me know as soon as you get them.
:( :( :(

Oh yes....I shipped that day i posted.

GOT them! :) (See the picture thread.)
Sorry to scare you. Your fabrics are LOVELY!!

Great !!! I loved them too !!!

Got my squares, thank you Sonya for organizing and to everyone for picking out such pretty and cute fabrics! :)

Thanks Sonya! Received my package today. The squares are all so pretty and colorful.

hmmm.... what to make....

WHAT IS EVERYONE ELSE MAKING WITH THEIR SQUARES????

Maybe a Christmas throw... or Christmas pillows... I need some ideas!

-gina

Mine are going to be Christmas stockings. :D

Mine are going to be Christmas stockings. :D

How are you going to make them?

I'm hoping to do something like a crazy quilt on a muslin backing. I bought some solids (each of our favorite colors) and took them to a friend with an embroidery machine. When she has our names done, I'm going to build the patchwork around them. :)
I googled Christmas stocking pattern and found an example - I'll have to find it again and post it.

I got my package today !!!
i love all the squares..I think this is my favorite square swap so far.
thanks Sonya for organizing and hosting !!!