Let the swap begin!
I have been thinking it up all night ( Having a cold + Baby has a cold = time to mull things over).
This is what I came up with:
General rules:
Each participant will be sending me the equivalent of 1/2 yard of fabric, or 24 squares. The fabric can be pre-cut in 5"x5" squares, of different prints or be all the same print. Since I will be dividing it amounsgt everybody we shouldn't get much duplicates in the end.
You will be sending a self adressed enveloppe for the squares with about three or four regular 42 cents stamps. I will cover the difference if need be and the international shipping because I can't come up with a better plan.
I ask everybody to send only the kind of fabric they would love to receive, nothing from chain stores please. When you think about it 1/2 yard of good stuff costs barely more than five bucks. So be choosy with your selection and everybody will have a yummy set of squares to work with in the end.
The deadline to enter is October 15th, 2008. I hope we get a good turn out! I will be sending everybody my address through an email after that date.
Meanwhile I made a small button to add to your blog, so spread the word!
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Juliette,
I would love to be included in this swap. Thanks!
Posted by: Danetta | October 04, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Sign me up! Sounds fantastic.
Posted by: Lesley | October 04, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Should the fabric we choose have white in it, or just coordinate with white?
Posted by: Rachael | October 04, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I'd like to do it, it sounds like fun.
Posted by: Edie | October 04, 2008 at 12:35 PM
I'm in. Thanks!
Posted by: Hashi | October 04, 2008 at 01:05 PM
I would love to be part of the swap. How do I join?
Posted by: Donna G | October 04, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Juliette you can include me. This is my first share. Sound like a good one.
Posted by: Sheila | October 04, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Count me in!
Posted by: Christina | October 04, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Please add me to the list! I've been wanting to try a quilt, and this seems like a great place to start since I don't yet have a huge fabric stash to draw from.
Posted by: Meg | October 04, 2008 at 02:00 PM
I so want to do this! I just finished a denyse shmidt flock of geese quilt for my niece and have the white/print quilt bug. Please sign me up!
Posted by: Sara | October 04, 2008 at 02:17 PM
I'll participate It spunds fun
Posted by: Erika | October 04, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Hi, I would love to be a part of this! Sign me up!
Posted by: Holly C. | October 04, 2008 at 03:16 PM
I'd like to join, please! I think this is a great swap idea!
Posted by: Lindsey | October 04, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Are international entrants allowed? If so - me me me me me (please!)
oh, I just re-read it...we are (ooops!) so ME, yes, ME!!!! I'M IN!!! (oh I am very excited)
How about sending you paypal pennies for international shipping?
Posted by: Katy | October 04, 2008 at 03:39 PM
I'm in, sounds fun!
Posted by: Wendy | October 04, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Hi, I would love to join, I have always wanted to do a swap but don't feel my sewing is up to snuff yet, this is the perfect solution. So please add me to the list.
Posted by: Mearaid | October 04, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Hi there! I am coming out of hiding for this one! I would love to join your swap.
Should the fabric be new, or could we include some nice vintage prints???
Thanks for doing this!
Posted by: Erika | October 04, 2008 at 05:19 PM
What a great idea! Please count me in.
Posted by: Loulou | October 04, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Fantastic! I would love to join in, thanks!
Posted by: Mandy | October 04, 2008 at 06:18 PM
sounds like fun, please count me in too!
Posted by: soo | October 05, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Count me in! I've never made a quilt before! So excited!
Posted by: Karla | October 05, 2008 at 06:11 AM
I have been contemplating making a quilt (for me!) and wanted to try my hand at scraps with white...so I guess I'm in!
Posted by: Jess | October 05, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Looks like so much fun. I am just starting to learn how to quilt. I would LOVE to do it!
Posted by: Kristen D | October 05, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I'd love to play, too! Sign me up. :)
Posted by: Jamie AZ | October 05, 2008 at 02:33 PM
I'd like to participate. Thanks!
Posted by: Laura Bee | October 05, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I want to play please!
Posted by: Kirsten W | October 05, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Oooh fabric swapping, I'm just doing an apron swap, my first on and I'm a bit scared I'm gonna be left out in the colf with all the stories I hear all around, But I keep my fingers crossed. But this sounds super exciting pleas count me in, But I'm from Quebec in Canada can I stil participate? I'll pay just tell me how much and I'll put the money in the envelopp or the stamps, I'm all jumpy and happy.
Let me know asap in a email so I can go buy some fabric.
Posted by: Nathalie Brault | October 05, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I would love to join if there is still room.
Posted by: Kate | October 05, 2008 at 04:51 PM
i picked a great day to do some blog read catch-ups!! i missed out on some earlier fabric swaps and was so sad, but not any more. count me in too!! thanks for hosting juju!!
Posted by: kristin | October 05, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Perfect! Sign me up!
Posted by: babysinblack | October 06, 2008 at 01:49 AM
I would love to participate if there is still room.
Posted by: Angela | October 06, 2008 at 04:53 AM
This sounds simple enough for me :) I would love to join! Since I can't send you stamps I would be happy to send you some extra swap squares to cover for the postage cost.
Posted by: Kajsa | October 06, 2008 at 04:57 AM
I would love to participate if there is still room.
Posted by: Angela | October 06, 2008 at 04:59 AM
Count me in...
Posted by: Amy | October 06, 2008 at 05:35 AM
Count me in. This is a first for me. I can't wait!!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 06, 2008 at 05:51 AM
Oooh, this sounds like fun!! I don't have a blog, can I still participate? If so, sign me up!!
Posted by: Diane | October 06, 2008 at 05:52 AM
I would love to sign up if there is still room.
Posted by: Angela | October 06, 2008 at 05:59 AM
I would love to join in. Thank you for organizing. And I'd be happy to include a few extra stamps in my package in case you come up short at the post office.
Molly
Posted by: apple cyder | October 06, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Great idea. I'd love to participate. Thanks.
Posted by: Carrie | October 06, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Hi Juliette,
Looks like you have gotten a great response so far - add me to the list of participants! This will be my first swap also - it should be a lot of fun! Thank you for being a constant source of good ideas and inspiration! Talk to you soon!
Karen C.
Posted by: Karen Caduff | October 06, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Count me in!
Posted by: Jessica | October 06, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I would like to participate!!
Posted by: Valerie Kuan | October 06, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I'd love to join! Fun fun fun. Would you like us to send white squares too? Thanks!
Posted by: Diane | October 06, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I am happy to participate. Sign me up.
Posted by: Laurie | October 06, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I'm in. This will be fun.
Posted by: Rachel | October 06, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I want to participate. thanks
Posted by: Darlette | October 06, 2008 at 12:04 PM
This sounds like a ton of fun. And I LOVE the one you made for your little guy, Finn. Please include me in your swap!
Posted by: Nichole | October 06, 2008 at 01:49 PM
me too please:)
Posted by: fiona | October 06, 2008 at 04:13 PM
me too! me too!
Posted by: Michele | October 06, 2008 at 04:24 PM
My sister sent this to me. I got to do it. My first one, but it sounds great!!
Posted by: Sonja | October 06, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Sounds like fun. Count me in. I too have been really taken by "white" quilts lately. Looking forward to this.
Posted by: Annette | October 06, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I want to play! Thanks for setting this up, I can't wait to see what spare change might be coming my way.
Posted by: Nancy | October 06, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Hi there,
I would love to join in this swap! Thanks for organizing!
Posted by: ariane | October 06, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I'd love to play too!
I'm international, and very happy to send money via Paypal for my postage.
Great idea, thanks for organising it!
Posted by: Sheridan | October 06, 2008 at 08:32 PM
I want to play, too! Sign me up!
Posted by: Sonja | October 06, 2008 at 09:31 PM
What a wonderful blog to stumble upon. I've never done a swap before, but I'm planning a white quilt so this sounds great. I'm in the U.K. so let me know how to send postage.
By the way, I have an 8 month old boy who is teething and not sleeping through the night.
I can only say I'll be thinking of you at 3am and sending you warm and sleepy thoughts!
Posted by: Cornelia | October 07, 2008 at 02:12 AM
I would love to join. Count me in!
Posted by: Lara | October 07, 2008 at 02:30 AM
Hi!
I'd love to join!! Also like the idea of paying through paypal for us internationals. :)
Posted by: Selina | October 07, 2008 at 02:32 AM
I'd like to join in. Thanks for organizing the swap. It'll be fun.
Posted by: Kim | October 07, 2008 at 06:29 AM
I've never done a swap before, but I looove fabric. Please sign me up!
Posted by: sara | October 07, 2008 at 06:46 AM
I'd love to participate!
Posted by: John | October 07, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Add me to the list, please! I found out about the swap via "Quilt Dad"'s blog. What a fun idea!
Thanks,
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | October 07, 2008 at 09:10 AM
I'd like to join in, please!
Posted by: Jessica | October 07, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Sign me up! It sounds fun.
Posted by: Dinah | October 07, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I'd love to participate. Thanks!
Posted by: Paula | October 07, 2008 at 09:52 AM
I would love to participate...do I need to email you?
Posted by: ariana | October 07, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Please sign me up - I haven't ever done a swap before, but this looks like a good way to start...plus I've been craving a good way to get new fabrics!
Posted by: Michelle | October 07, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I can't resist a good swap - sign me up too!
Posted by: Lynn | October 07, 2008 at 11:40 AM
i want to join! sounds fun!
Posted by: erica | October 07, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Count me in!! This will be my first swap!! I'm so excited!!
Posted by: Terri | October 07, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Never tried this before. I would love to participate.
Posted by: Kendra | October 07, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I'd love to join this swap. Count me in!
Posted by: Nichole | October 07, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I would love to join please :)
Posted by: Amy a.k.a. dragonryder4 | October 07, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Sounds like fun--I'd like to participate!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 07, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Count me in. Sounds like a good idea.
Posted by: Bonnie Hampton | October 07, 2008 at 05:41 PM
i would love to sign up...this is my first swap...I am way excited!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Jessop | October 07, 2008 at 07:08 PM
I'd love to as well. Great idea!
Posted by: Nicole | October 07, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Just discovered your blog from Thimbleanna, and I'm in love with it! Beautiful projects and photography and your wee little one is absolutely adorable. ooxx`jodi
Posted by: Jodi | October 07, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Count me in also. I would love to join in the fun!
Posted by: Mushyhed | October 07, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Please sign me up! Sounds like fun!
Posted by: CrazyLadyCrafts | October 07, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Sign me up too! This sounds like a lot of fun.
Posted by: elizabeth | October 07, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Count me in one the nickle swap, please.
Find me at: http://cindyquiltsor.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Cindy B. | October 08, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I'd like to join too! I'm in Australia and happy to paypal you some money for postage
Posted by: Melissa Antolovic | October 08, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Sign me up. I have lots of fabric I could swap.
Posted by: Charlie Scott | October 08, 2008 at 05:41 AM
I would love to participate
Posted by: Martina | October 08, 2008 at 07:44 AM
I would love to join! (If I send a full yard, can I join twice??) I just love 5 inch charms!
Posted by: Lori | October 08, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Sign me up, but don't tell my husband. He says I can't start another project until I finish what I've already got going. Thanks for having such a fun idea!
Posted by: Michelle Price | October 08, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Is it too late to enter the swap? I would love to participate and I could be speedy on getting my fabric mailed in.
Posted by: elizabeth | October 08, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I'm in! I've never swapped just fabric before, should be fun!
Posted by: Meg Evans | October 08, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I would love to be part of your swap!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 08, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Count me in. Thanks
Posted by: Rebecca | October 08, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Count me in. Thanks
Posted by: Rebecca | October 08, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I'd love to participate. Looks like there'll be lots of us!
Posted by: Libby | October 08, 2008 at 12:51 PM
I'd love to partcipate, I've been keen to do a swap but have been afraid of the pressure to create something my partner would like. I'm from the UK, so could I paypal you some money for postage?
Posted by: Sharon G | October 08, 2008 at 01:00 PM
ooh great idea, I'd like to take part please.
thanks
Posted by: Suzanne | October 08, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Can we send a charm pack we haven't used?
Posted by: Silver Scissor Quilts | October 08, 2008 at 04:16 PM
I would love to do this. Sounds so very, very fun! Yeah! Can't wait to send and receive blocks. To the shop I go!
Posted by: Andrea | October 08, 2008 at 05:29 PM
i'm in :) thanks for the wonderful idea!
Posted by: mary grace | October 08, 2008 at 05:39 PM
So if you're at 98 comments, that means you must still have room for one more? Please count me in!
Posted by: CMN | October 08, 2008 at 05:42 PM
I would like to participate. Thanks!
Posted by: Kay | October 08, 2008 at 06:07 PM