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Friendship Star Block Swap #5 - Int :-)

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Friendship Star Block Swap #5 - Int :-)
Swap Homepage:www.SewManyQuilts.blogspot.com
Swap Coordinator:GordonGirl (contact)
Swap categories: Fabric  Sewing  Quilting 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 31, 2009
Date items must be sent by:April 15, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

All blocks on this swap should be 100% COTTON.

Patchwork quilt blocks don't get much easier than the Friendship Star. But simple doesn't mean boring when you choose beautiful fabrics.

As for this swap: Swapper Requirements - 4.0 score or above, Newbies just contact me.

Swap Requirements - This finished block (when you sew them ALL together) is 12 inches, so what you are turning in is 12.5 inches. The fabric choice is yours, but the center fabric should be light and the background fabric should be dark. If your swap partner has not listed their preferences below, it would be kind to consult with your swap partner to find out what they like and don't like.

Square directions below:

Background Fabric - Cut 8 squares 4.5 inches (you will need 4 for the Half-Square Triangles - HST)

Star Fabric - Cut 5 squares 4.5 inches (you will need 4 for the HST)

To make the Half-Square Triangles (easiest method) place right sides together, make a LIGHT pencil mark from one corner to the other and stich along the line, then trim 1/4 inch from the stiched line and press open. Voila!

NOTE: Please pay attention to "which way" your star is turning.

More pictures are on my blog (this swap link) or you can contact me for more help if needed. And please remember to use fabric that is 100% COTTON. Thanks.

Cheers, and happy swapping.

Discussion

kgeslab 02/ 5/2009 #

I'm using blues and buttery yellows. I'll give hearts just for using the color theme! Thanks!

missychrissy 02/24/2009 #

If you're using the easy method described above to make the half square triangles, they will need to be 4 7/8" square to allow for the seam allowance.

GordonGirl 03/ 4/2009 #

Just to clear up any confusion. If you follow my directions and sew on the line, ON THE PENCIL DRAWN LINE from corner to corner, then you must cut a 4 1/2" square as in the directions I provided.

If you sew 1/4" FROM the line, then you will need a 4 7/8" square. With a 4 7/8" square you can use both halves of the square for Half-Square Triangles.

pinkdiamond 03/24/2009 #

im using Forest Green and bright purple or jewel tones with reds

ange1e 03/27/2009 #

I am using bright reds, blacks and whites. Thanks!

GordonGirl 04/ 2/2009 #

Because Swap-bot was down for a few days, partners were assigned two days late. My apologies.

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