August Swap from Deb

I had a wonderful partner for August. Deb made me a block and sent it off but we think Australia Post sent it on a Gap Year Overseas as it still hasn't arrived. Not only did Deb make me a 2nd block but she put fabric in the parcel too (my favourite Lynette Anderson). Thank you so much Deb.

blocks

I received two lovely blocks this month from my swap partner, Deb!

And this is the log cabin I sent to Deb

Janet

November swap partners sent

Hi Ladies

Please check your inbox for your November swap partners, with an even number of ladies swapping this month there is no double swaps.

Have fun anyone, and for those of you celebrating Halloween, have lots of spooky fun

Happy sewing,

Sue

A Little Behind...

But I am catching up...

so much has been happening in my life this year and the last 3 months have been hectic...

our eldest daughter's wedding in early May

a grandchild at the end of May

and living 7 hours away the driving is intense

then we sold our sheep property

and moved mid July

then the day we moved my MIL was rushed to hospital

and spent the next 2 and a half months in hospital

she ended up with open heart surgery and nearly didn't survive the after math

during that time the new grandchild had to have major surgery then a smaller op two weeks later

plus we were trying to unpack

now we have our youngest daughter getting married this weekend

but I have been catching up with my swap blocks

and only have one more to do out of four...

first my August partner was

Alison 

and she had two wish choices and I chose the string block

white one side and blues the other...

 second my September partner Michell

and she wished for an Ohio Star block in white and red...

for October I have two partners

first is Sharyn and she wished for any star on a blue background...

now all I need to do is the second partner for this month...

Luv Tarnyia

October

Our October swap is complete.

I received this lovely Monkey-Wrench block from
 Elizabeth K In Australia.

 

This is the block that I sent her

She asked for any block, any colors.

I did a lil-research and I learned that she does some childrens

work so I sent a colorful block that would be fun to look at!

I do hope it works in well with her collection.

 

Hope this picture is okay
my girls had hung it to take outside for a lil-better lighting. 

Blessings~

Lori USA

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Autumn glory

Look at the gorgeous autumn bear paws block that my partner Pauline sent me, I love the leaf fabric that was used.

And can you see the pretty pumpkin fabric that she included, lucky me :)

 

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October blocks for Erin

Erin requested a star block - the top block gave me the opportunity to try paper-piecing. The second block was a positive-negative version of Ohio Star I had wished to stitch for some time. I hope these stars fit in well with your other star blocks. Kerry B (Queensland0

October block sent and received

This block is heading to Jan in Australia. Hope she likes it.

The fabric is of actual ocean waves in shades of blue.

This is what she did for me. I love them.

I was surprised to see I had gotten not one but two blocks.

Thank you Jan.

June swap

 This beautiful star came in the mail yesterday from Kate who was my June partner. Poor Kate got a bit caught up and was running a bit behind, life does get in the way sometimes but she let me know and I am very happy with the block that arrived. The card with the butterflies is very special too.... I love butterflies! Thanks Kate, great swapping with you.

September Blocks

Karen was my swap partner for September and she asked for a Plaited Block.





Loved the way it turned out…


Yesterday I received my lovely Block .My request is for any block in Aqua, Red and Whites..





I am thrilled with the “Jacobs Ladder” Karen made for me and the ribbons she also popped in.


Wonder what pattern Linda will make for me this month???

Hugz  Maria

http://maria-lifeontheblock.blogspot.com

My October block surprise

I just checked the mail and my block from Debbie was there.

The colours are lovely.

Thanks Debbie

& here is the block I posted her. Hopefully she will get it soon.

This block is called Dutch Pinwheel.

You can see it on TWIN FIBRES blog

or  THE CRAFTY GEMINI

TIME TO CELEBRATE

Christmas Quilting blocks swaps are having their 3rd birthday and there is a fabulous give away taking place.

Entry is open to all present or past members of the Christmas group so hop on over and play along, you may win some fabulous Christmas fabric and pattern so come on, what have you got to lose.

The link to the birthday blog post is included below

http://christmasquiltingblockswapsaustralia..blogspot.com.au/2013/10/its-our-3rd-birthday.html

Congratulations to Cathy for being such a lovely caring swap mummy for this group, I knew that when I handed over the reins to her that we were all in such good hands.   

So join us for a slice of Christmas Birthday cake and have some fun

Perfect log cabin

There has been a bit of chatter in our groups fb page about quilters casche log cabin not measuring up. it's been awhile since I have had to make one so was pleased that my partner this month had a log cabin as her choice so I could "road test" the pattern.

This is for Pauline who wanted it in blues, purples and pinks, and loved batiks, so I put a bit off all of it into the mix.

First here is the finished block under my 12.5 inch square ruler, pretty much spot on.

And here is a look at it without the ruler... I measure at every round and trim slightly if required. Also using a quarter inch foot helps keep it all on track..

 

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Squishy mail from Sweden & Adelaide ♥

We don't have a mail delivery; my husband collects the mail twice a week; how exciting when I got 2 squishy parcels both with extra's ♥. The first from my Sept partner in Sweden Carin - a block for me and one for my DD....

The second parcel was from Sue. Sue has already posted the block she sent me but I'll post again (as it's gorgeous) plus she sent an orphan (that's also beautiful); how lucky am I..

Sept swap

 Here is "Annie's star" that Petah sent me for the Sept swap. It's perfect and it was apleasure swapping with you again.

September blocks

In September Carolyn in Iowa was my partner.  She made this lovely block for me with 30's style fabric.

 

 

This is the block I made for her.