Coordination: a fabric and ribbon and button thing

Hi All, I am a newbie and have signed up for this one. Can't wait to find out who my partner is. Thankx

Hi everyone

I'm into the metric system and I have a question about whether my understanding of two fat quarters is right:

Is two Fat Quarters the same as 18 inches x 44 inches or a metric measurement of 46 cm x 112 cm? And when you say two fat quarters; do you mean two cut quarters of fabric or one single length of fabric?

I know I must sound stupid but I would rather be certain I have understood the swap correctly before joining.

Thanks

This will help a LOT. And it has a nifty way to package one up as a gift. http://quilting.about.com/od/giftsforquilters/ss/foldfatquarter3.htm (for the finished gift photo) and http://quilting.about.com/od/giftsforquilters/ss/fold_fatquarter.htm for the instructions (and it explains about fat quarters) "one-fourth yard cuts of fabric that measure about 18" x 22". They are created by dividing a yard of fabric into four large rectangles instead of cutting it into typical 9" x 44" quarter-yard cuts across the fabric's crosswise grain."

Do the fat quaters need to be prewashed? Or does it matter? Thx

Chrichri: as far as I understand it, a fat quarter is 18"x22". Basically, a half yard of fabric cut in half. (I can't do the metric thing, sorry!)

Heather: Washing is entirely up to you, but I usually just let the person I'm swapping fabric with wash it because I don't want to wash it in something they may be allergic to or not like the smell of. If you wash it, do try to iron it before sending!

Heather I sent out your package today.

Thx I will let you know when it arrives :-)

I sent my fat envelope off to Turkey Saturday, I hope it doesn't take too long to get there, it's supposed to go air mail. The good news is I looked up the postal rate on the internet and was surprised [why?] that that's exactly what it cost. Which was not as much as I had feared.

LOL I was surprised at what it cost to send a post card to the UK, so I know not to be surprised now at something I send out ot the US lol.

I sent mine to Kate today, it usually takes 7 to 10 days airmail over the pond. I put a little extra piece in the pack for you too.

Kind regards,

UK Girl

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Dalinda-Your package is all ready. I am heading to the post office with yours and one for the UK. Please let me know when it arrives. I am taping it up good lol. And yes I have written gift on it. It may take a while, it's coming from the US. But enjoy! :-)

Dalinda- it's on the way 4 to 6 wks :-)

Found Evidence.....package on its way to Texas!

Marlene

AGH>>>>>>> the postal clerk whipped out the yucky white sticker AFTER I asked for stamps.....sorry

1CrazyQuilter, I got your package today. Love it! I don't have and doggie pattern stuff at all so it was way cool. And thank you so very much for the extra and the treat. You should have seen my kids faces. They think it's the best thing in the world that I've joined Swap-bot. lol TY

I hate to sound stupid. But what the heck does -lol- mean? Its in alot of other swap comments and its driving me batty not to be smart enough to figure it out.

LOL - laughing out loud and don't worry there are tons of things people write that I still have to ask what it means and i've been online for 11 1/2 yrs lol

Thankgoodness it is that easy. I thought maybe it was that over the hill thing. I'm 53 and not real savvy.

J.Calender, your package is on its way from Kansas City, Missouri. Hope you like it!

I started my first swap come check it out http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2874

Missed the deadline at the postoffice. it will go out Monday am. oops

Hi Leslie!

Just a quick word to let you know I just sent your package today. I hope you will like it.

Hi Derya!

I am sorry but I don't know your screen name so I can't email you:(

I just received your two nice fat quarters. Are they linen by any chance? They have such a gorgeous feel and texture to them. I loved opening your package; the smell of the lavender sachet you made hit me immediately, so lovely. The pink and the green buttons are so pretty and unique. I also liked the pendant/bead you included, is it what you call an "evil eye" that is meant to protect you? (in which case; thanks for that;) The trim you sent is the most intricate and delicate of things, I just love it!

Thanks for everything!

Christina

CalendarGirl : I have received your marvellous package. It didn't take so long (only 4 days) to get them but it take toooo long me to reply to you. I'm sorry. I (and my mum) love all the things so we thank you. I have just blogged it: http://gwenandcats.blogspot.com/2007/03/package-from-june-calender.html

chrichri : I'm the (stupid) sender. I'm just a newbie so I have forgotten to write my nick. I wish you enjoy them. (you're right on "evil eye" ;) http://gwenandcats.blogspot.com/2007/03/package-for-fabric-and-ribbon-and.html

Linda, i got your wonderful fabrics, buttons and ribbon today. I think I know what I'm going to mke. I'll let you know when i get it done. Thanks so much. Denise

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My swap closes tonight for 100% cotton fat quarters 4.7 (no newbies) or higher, no no sends please read the rules Swap-bot URL: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/3053