Sewcarolyn and I have decided to co-hostess a tasty block and charm square exchange themed around desserts of all kinds and other sweet things to eat. The plan is to have each participant create a design for a block that features something sweet. Examples would be things such as pies, cakes, ice cream, candies, cookies, cupcakes, or anything else you might consider having as a dessert. The charm squares, which will be used as cornerstones, should be cut from a fabric that also features something sweet to eat. When all is said and done, each person will end up with a quilt made up of a whole lot of different sweet somethings, with little sweet somethings in between the blocks!
Here's what each participant would be responsible for contributing:
*20 quilt blocks, 10-1/2" unfinished. All 20 should feature your chosen design for a "sweet something" on a white-on-white background.
AND
*30 charm squares, 3-1/2", made from novelty fabric that features a dessert or other sweet treat to eat.
Sign-ups will begin immediately, and will close on or around May 15th.
Finished blocks and charm squares will be due either July 15th or August 1st, depending upon the consensus of those who wish to take part in this delicious swap. Please pm either Sewcarolyn or myself to let us know if you would like to sign up for this one, and also to let us know your preference for the due date. We will tally the results and post the due date after we receive your responses. The finished blocks and charm squares will be sorted and returned to you 2 weeks after they are due.
We look forward to sharing lots of yummy things!
Your quilting pals,
Buttercup and Sewcarolyn
Sign-ups:
1. Buttercup - here
2. Sewcarolyn - blocks/squares received
3. GrandmaTaz - blocks/squares received
4. mommyquilts - replacement blocks made by Marilynsgrammy received
5. Marilynsgrammy - blocks/squares received
6. CindyB - blocks/squares received
7. Checkers - blocks/squares received
8. Kittyquilt9292 - blocks/squares received
9. Buttercup - here
10. Sewcarolyn - blocks/squares received
11. sagebrushquilter - blocks/squares received
12. Apolta - blocks/squares received
13. auntjana - blocks/squares received
14. Kyna - blocks/squares received
15. agoldencomet
16. DouceFleur1 - blocks/squares received
17. sharonkl - blocks/squares received
18. teacupdelights - blocks/squares received
19. Maleficent - blocks/squares received
20. auntjana - blocks/squares received
***New note 4/12/09: Any technique is acceptable. This can be pieced traditionally, paper-pieced, or appliqued, and you may either design your own or use a pattern that's already out there.
******4/19
Here is a sample block done by Buttercup
********4/25/09:
I've made an executive decision: The Due Date for these will be August 1, 2009 unless there are a lot of strong objections.
********May 24, 2009********SPECIAL UPDATE:
We are still planning on making all 20 blocks, hoping we'll find another quilting friend to join us. Ask all your friends, and whoever posts a message first that they want in will be our 20th.
We are also still making the 30 cornerstone 3-1/2" charm squares. When they are sorted and returned, each person will receive 1 of each type sent in, plus enough from a mixture of the remainder to have 30 total.
PLEASE, EVERYONE, SEND ME A PM WITH YOUR FORUM NAME, REAL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, AND EMAIL ADDRESS. I WILL REPLY WITH MY CONTACT INFORMATION.
---BUTTERCUP
