Hello, everyone,

Over on the General Craft thread under Round Robin, you will find a new swap that we are signing up for now. It is running similarly to the previous one which was a Nextdoor Neighbour Block swap between four of us. Because we were so few in number, we made two blocks for each person, no time limit was set so there was no pressure and it was a lot of fun.

I don't know how to transfer stuff between threads, or even if it can be done, so I thought it might be an idea to mention it here in case there are others out there who would like to join. So, if that's you please pop in and have a look.

Ok 9" friendship star it is , post what colours you would like ,anyone else want to join in ?

http://www.quilt.com/BlockOfTheMonth/19 ... Sizes.html

me first this time

MONIKA=cream background and blue stars

MARY=. Make mine scrappy, as scrappy as you like, your favourite colours. I'm going to make mine into a true 'friendship' quilt as a memento of you all.

TARLEE= cream background with country checked blue and or brown stars.

LINDA=black homespun for the background and the rest as scrappy as possible

I'm in too please.

I'd like black homespun for the background and the rest as scrappy as possible. Use up all those bits that were too good to throw away but too small to use for anything...come on, you know you have them!

How often do we have to do a block? I have to be careful not to over commit myself this year. As well as my regular baby sitting days I have a son and a daughter getting married this year...an engagement party in a few weeks, hen's nights, kitchen teas....I need a rest!

How about 1 set each 2 weeks,(if you would prefer a month let me know) we will give it till the end of the month, in case there are some more takers though.
Then I will do a draw and give you the order to send out the blocks.

Every fortnight is fine

Sounds great to me too.

Ok then is fortnightlyand I will draw the name at the end of the month.

I will draw the name for the swap tomorrow,There are just the 4 of us this time

Mary, Tarlee,Linda and Monika.

OK here's the list

Linda
Mary
Tarlee
Monika
Norma=black homespun for the background and the rest as scrappy as possible



you have 2 weeks to make 2 blocks and send then to the name on the top of the list , and work your way down

happy sewing

I feel like this is a dumb question....do we make two for ourselves?

Thats up to you Linda , because there are only 4 of us you might need to

Didn't see this on here, I was looking at the Round robin one!
Holler for the next one please. I'll get onto Express about the forum in the meantime.

if you want to join in Norma , I can slot you in after me ,,,,,,,

Just checking in
Will start sewing tomorrow.
Tarlee

Does everyone want their two stars to be the same?

I don't mind Linda, whatever suits you best.

Mary B

I would like same background different stars please

i dont mind if mine are different

OK Monica... I will have the same as Linda please... black and very scrappy, so just cut extra triangles and I'm done. I'll start in the next day or so too.
Thanks.....
Oh, just emailled the tech guys here about the website. Hopefully things may start improving soon.

I posted Lindas blocks today.......hope you like them.
I love friendship stars they are so easy and look great I think they are my favorite block.
Will start the next one tomorrow
Tarlee

Already I need to get a move on. It was 38 degrees here today and I feel very uninspired to do anything. I am waterlogged from drinking so much water.

I have added Norma to to list girls ,

happy sewing .I hope to get to my sewing today

Mary, did you have a colour in mind for the background? The same colour for both?

Linda your blocks are done ,I will get them inthe post tomorrow.
what an easy block

Hi Linda,

I got your PM OK and apologise for not replying here. We have been having mini power outages on and off all week, due I guess to the big wet. I come, I read and then down we go again, so decided to stay off-line for a little while. Now to the Friendship Block: I think cream would probably be nice and I don't mind if they are both the same or different, as you say, just use up some of those little scraps.

Cheers, Mary B