- Carol
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- Ginny
- June
- Ramie
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Sophie's Sampler Blocks Sent
I planned to be at the PO when the counter opened at 8:00 AM ... only to find out it opens at 9:00 AM :-(
I used the self-service station--which I realize in hindsight I did not have to wait until 8:00 to use. Since it's my first experience weighing and mailing blocks with USPS self-service, I really want to know if there are any mailing problems with my squishies.
(posted from my iPhone)
I used the self-service station--which I realize in hindsight I did not have to wait until 8:00 to use. Since it's my first experience weighing and mailing blocks with USPS self-service, I really want to know if there are any mailing problems with my squishies.
(posted from my iPhone)
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
17 Comments Later ...
I came straight home tonight and played Block Lotto catch-up. 17 comments posted (from me) later, I think I've done it ;-)
I believe I have updated the list with everyone's new photos ... but it couldn't hurt for you to take a look and make sure that I have YOU on the list and the number of PAIRS of blocks I have for you is correct.
If I haven't skipped anyone, we now have 64 PAIRS OF TREES. My plan is that winners this month will receive a set of 20-25 tree PAIRS, which means we already have enough for THREE WINNERS.
It's funny how even though I don't know that many people here yet, I'm still suddenly super-busy with holiday STUFF. I feel like I'm dancing as fast as I can but can't manage to get everything done ... like my lotto blocks ... and some directions for making the more complex trees ... and mailing my sample blocks to all the November winners (which I hope to do tomorrow morning before work).
I hope you all are maintaining a better balance than me during the holiday season which is now well upon us ;-)
I believe I have updated the list with everyone's new photos ... but it couldn't hurt for you to take a look and make sure that I have YOU on the list and the number of PAIRS of blocks I have for you is correct.
If I haven't skipped anyone, we now have 64 PAIRS OF TREES. My plan is that winners this month will receive a set of 20-25 tree PAIRS, which means we already have enough for THREE WINNERS.
It's funny how even though I don't know that many people here yet, I'm still suddenly super-busy with holiday STUFF. I feel like I'm dancing as fast as I can but can't manage to get everything done ... like my lotto blocks ... and some directions for making the more complex trees ... and mailing my sample blocks to all the November winners (which I hope to do tomorrow morning before work).
I hope you all are maintaining a better balance than me during the holiday season which is now well upon us ;-)
stars and sampler
The last packet of liberated stars has arrived from Kate A, forwarded by Belinda. Thank you. Lovely cheerful stars. I hope you are feeling better Kate. It's not nice to be under the weather anytime, but especially at this time of the year.
The first sampler block also arrived from Rhonda. It's also a star inside the string corners - a beautiful block.
I just love seeing all the different fabric patterns that other quilters choose, it is so fun getting little bits of fabric that I don't have in my stash or even have access to here. That is the joy of belonging to a block lotto, or a block swap. Thank you for the extra pieces of fabric in the packet from Kate/ Belinda - a nice surprise.
Coralie
The first sampler block also arrived from Rhonda. It's also a star inside the string corners - a beautiful block.
I just love seeing all the different fabric patterns that other quilters choose, it is so fun getting little bits of fabric that I don't have in my stash or even have access to here. That is the joy of belonging to a block lotto, or a block swap. Thank you for the extra pieces of fabric in the packet from Kate/ Belinda - a nice surprise.
Coralie
question about December trees
I cut out fabric last night to start two pairs of trees, and I think I cut them too small, because I started with 6.5 inch wide strips. I think when I sew the two tree seams I will use up about an inch, leaving me with only a 5.5 inch block width. So should I have started with a 7.5 inch width or larger to end up with a 6.5 inch block?
More Blocks Received!!
The mailman brought me several envelopes yesterday, all full of beautiful and wonderful blocks. I received blocks from Pat F., Maree, Pat H., Deana, Belinda, and June. Belinda and June both included strips to add to my stash!!
Thank you all!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Apologies
My November blocks are ready to mail, but I haven't made it to the post office yet. As if life wasn't carzy enough my 17 year old DS wrecked DH's car last night. Not sure how everyone will get where they need to be. DH will have to ride his motorcycle in the cold...Anyway, I should get to mail them tomorrow.
block on the way
My one block has been mailed to Laura. Sorry for the delay- we finally moved, and I've been without internet (thank goodness I had class today to I can use the wifi!).
Sunday, December 5, 2010
one of every size...
Then I got the hang of it and fell in love with them!! Are they ever fun to make.
Another Block Received
I received a wonderful block from Janet. Now I have a total of 5 blocks (when you include the one I kept)!
my little forest
Like Andie, I wasn't crazy about the block when Sophie sent out the sneak peek, but now I love it! I think I finally got the hang of the multiple layers with the last green and black block. I now have five pairs and am keeping my fingers crossed!
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