We've also been busy visiting this month. Visiting family and Disney theme parks.
We have finished school for the rest of the year. We will pick up again the first full week in January.
Part two: Four Way Swap. Four Way Swap was a doll quilt swap between laurajay, lucyellen06, calamity kim and myself. We each contributed rules to this swap. The rules for this round were:
1. include birds
2. include neutrals
3. include recipient's color of choice
4. include liberated piecing
from Kim
from LauraJay
from Lucinda
more pictures of the details of quilts and the goodies included on flickr.
It was a great swap. It challenged us all. We plan to talk about our plans for four way swap for next year soon. But we know that we want to continue it. Thanks for following along with our swap!
I have been asked "how do I join a swap like this?". The only answer I have is "make your own". Find two or three other quilters who you think would make a good group. Set up a few ideas, guidelines and deadlines. And have fun! I think there is at least one group that was inspired by our group. I would love to know if you start one.
And finally, Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you for reading my blog, and following me on flickr and (now) twitter. I am amazed by this network of friends that I have through the internet and throughout the world. And another thank you for the nice comments you leave for me. I enjoy every one. I hope you all have a joyful, peaceful and safe holiday filled with love and surrounded by loved ones. (I'm writing all this now because there is a good chance of me not writing another blog post before Christmas - hee)
11 comments:
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Such sweet cute little kids! I am most definatley blessed and honoured be part of the 4ws. Little old me sewing along with you sewing goddesses. I bow down to all 3 of you!
stop! you are part of the group. we all have our strengths and weaknesses. and together we are a great group!
oooh i was wondering the first time i looked through this that there were no pictures of the quilts...i thought okay that's how she wants it. Now i see why you had to fix it! :D smooches!! and i'm going now....byeeeeeeeeeee
What fantastic home-made gifts you made! So thoughtful! And I love all those doll quilts. My absolute favorite is Lucinda's neighborhood with the cherry tree branch across the top. Stupendous! But they all rank right at the top of the fantastic scale. You all are sooo creative and talented! And finally about Twitter, I wish I could see it and how it works without having to sign in (is there a way?). I have a facebook page but am wondering if I like it. Twitter sounds better to me.. I just spend way too much time on fb and the fun isn't enough to make the time worthwhile.
Wonderful handmade gifts. I know how you feel about making them for your kids and hubby. I have a similar situation this year as well. I will also be rethinking it for next year. Your swap quilts are truly unique and beautiful. I can't wait to see what you come up with for next year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Love the house quilts and the way you've photographed them. Love the Santa picture at the end...he's just how a Santa should look!
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas Sarah! it is so nice to have met you through your blog and flickr. I LOVE the mini quilt swap that you did. such great quilts.
Merry, merry Christmas, Sarah! I hope you enjoy the holiday immensely! I am so inspired by what your group of four does--what a talented bunch!! This time of year is SO hard for me regarding handmade items. I can't take the pressure anymore. I make a very limited number of gifts these days. Take care, have fun, ENJOY!
You've gotten an amazing amount done for the holidays. Those swap quilts are wonderful, I love that one of Lucinda's. Merry Christmas!
ok...i can say this post was well worth waiting for...i just love everything.....your kiddos with santa is a really good one!
Merry Christmas to You and Yours!
those quilts are amazing!!
merry christmas & happy new year! :^D)
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