12 Days of Christmas Block Swap 2006!

We had such a great time swapping last year we are going to do it again this year!
Please note this swap is for active www.quiltchat.com swappers only! 
If you would like to join in the fun join us on the channel- after you have been with us awhile you can apply for the swap. 

There are now 2 Quilts- yes that is right! The first filled quickly and now we are rapidly filling a second. 
There is plenty of time to join and lots of time to work on your blocks over the long summer months!

Swap Description: This swap is a twist on the Twelve Days of Christmas theme. Each swapper chooses one of the 12 days and makes 12 identical (or nearly identical) blocks for that day using a theme that represents where them or where they live. 
For example I am from Texas so I might choose 10 Broncos Bucking..  
The block should  reflect Christmas either by design or by color choices- it isn't necessary to use Christmas fabrics to achieve this.
You do not have to make 10 of each thing as you can see in the photos from last years swappers.  http://www.geocities.com/ahr@sbcglobal.net/12dayswap/tw elve_days_of_christmas_2005_bl.htm
The goal is to be original, creative and send something unique that will remind them their quilt chat friends.

Sign Up and block requirements

  • Choose one of the 12 Days of Christmas 
  • Once you choose a day it is yours- you are free to change your mind about the design after you sign up but not the day.
  • Choose a LIGHT back ground ,color of your choice, something that will show off your design .  The fabric does not have to be Christmas fabric to achieve this.
  • Blocks should be 12.5 inches (12 inches finished size)
  • Make 12 blocks total any method is fine- traditional piecing, paper piecing, appliqué by hand or machine, embroidery- whatever you like.
  • You must include lettering on your block with the title it can be paint, embroidery, pigma pen- printed onto the fabric (no iron on transfers)
  • All fabrics and embellishments should be of good quality and must be machine washable..
  • Your block needs to be signed.
  • If for any reason you need to drop the swap PLEASE let me know ASAP. This swap is one that ALL participants MUST send a block or we will have incomplete quilts. So be sure you are committed to following through. If you do have to drop out the sooner you let me know the better.

Deadlines and mailing information

  • Sign Up will begin March 10th and close September 1st. 
  • Email arachnea@quiltchat.com with your day selection and your snail mail information.
  • Deadline for blocks to be mailed to me for sorting is September 30th
  • Blocks will be sorted and returned to you by October 15th
  • All Swappers must include return envelopes with postage.  As well as return envelope/package.
  • International Swappers - when I am ready to return your package I will go to the post office and weigh your package- then will let you know your prices and let you choose your return postage fee. You may use Paypal to send me the funds to ship the packages back to you. 
  • When you sign up please list the day you would like and an alternative day. Once I have signed you up for your day I will let you know so you can start work on your blocks.