RED WHITE AND BLUE..... STATE BLOCK SWAP closed... due date 3/30/11

[Marilynsgrammy]

make blocks that represents your favorite state.....limited to 20 people

block colors..... red, white and blue... ( white can either be white on white or Kona white...no muslin) please don't use thin fabric..... remember... red fabric can run... it might be a good idea to wash your fabric prior to making your blocks...

block size....... 12 1/2 inches unfinished... please don't square up your blocks. and please make sure they measure 12 1/2 inches.

sign up by January 15th 2011

number of blocks to be made will be no more than 20.

please be sure that the blocks reach me by the due date. At this time we'll be looking at March 30th, unless everyone gets theirs made and to me sooner.... I will swap them out and get them in the mail within a day or two. Make sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the blocks return home. This will help speed up the process. Also make sure to attach your name and the state you have chosen to the back of each block, so the recipient will know who made which

if the block for your state has already been chosen please pick another state....

If there are any questions or concerns, please let me know. Let's have fun with this!!

swap completed

Purrfectlady - Mary - Washington Star 2 received 1/14/11
Marilynsgrammy - Chriss - road to California received 1/14/11
Nur5e - Marica - Missouri plans to send 4/6 or 4/7
gershwin64 - Tina - New Mexico received 2/10
Maryq - Mary- Lady of the lake received 2/11
Gramajojo - Jo - Illinois received 2/11
Auntjana - Jana - surprise Utah block received 3/26
Mequilter9158 - MaryEllen - Yankee Puzzle received 3/28
CindyB - Cindy - Florida arrived 3/31
Sharonkl - Sharon - Kentucky chain. arrived 3/31
FarmChick - Miriam - Kansas Dugout received 2/22
TeresaK - Teresa - New York received 3/10
Joannequilts - Joanne - Ohio Star received 3/17
Kittyquilt - Carol - Colorado tumble weed received 3/25
Sharonkl - Sharon - Kentucky chain. arrived 3/31
Vagrandma - Sandy - Virginia received 2/2/11
Irishgram - O'Dorothy - Pennsylvania received 1/31/11
Jules - Jules - Union Jack received 4/4
DouceFleur1 - Denise - Canadaian Maple leaf received 1/31/11
Cindyg - Cindy - Texas received 1/31/11
Shellie32202 - Jacquie - Scottish Cross received 2/18

[Joannequilts]

This will be really FUN!!! Thanks O'Dorothy for the great idea and thanks to Chriss for hosting!!! You are both awesome.

I think that after Jan. 15th I will start (if not before!)making my blocks and as soon as I finish I will mail to you, Chriss. I'm not waiting until close to the deadline to mail. Is that ok?

Joanne

[Kittyquilt9292]

i'm in, but I'm going to wait until closer to the deadline date to choose my state--i have several states dear to my heart, so i'll just wait until i see which ones have been chosen.

thanks, Chriss for hosting............carol/kittyquilt

[Marilynsgrammy]

Carol... glad you are joining us.. this will be my first hostess job... can't wait to see which block you pick.

Joanne.... you make those blocks when ever you feel like it..as long as they are turned into me on time it will be fine..... I just went through my fabric and have enough blue and white but might have to add another red to the mix...I think I will make 10 or so blocks this weekend and that way I won't have to many more to make later...

Chriss

[nur5e]

im interested...will pick missouri. remind me to get started RIGHT AFTER THE HOLIDAYS! I DONT WANT TO PROCRASTINATE ANYMORE! maybe that should be my new years resolution!!! marcia (nur5e)

[Marilynsgrammy]

welcome to the swap Marcia... I think it will be fun.... looks like I need to get on those blocks...there are 10 at least to make now... ugh...

Chriss

[CindyB]

Yippee!!! I'm going to get going on this - it will require fabric purchase, since I didn't bring red/white/blue from my stash!!! *chuckle*

[Marilynsgrammy]

sorry to make you have to shop Cindy..it must be difficult to be in the I need fabric club....lol

[maryq]

Ok you've twisted my arm..... I"m in!


I think I'll do
"Lady of the Lake" from Quilter's Cache

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 Lakes so that seems like an appropriate block!

Maryq

[Marilynsgrammy]

welcome Mary... I think it will be a beautiful block.