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Friendship Star Block Swap #4 - Int :-)

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Friendship Star Block Swap #4 - Int :-)
Swap Homepage:www.SewManyQuilts.blogspot.com
Swap Coordinator:GordonGirl (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Fabric  Quilting 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 28, 2009
Date items must be sent by:March 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'd really like my star to be in blues and buttery yellows. Also, only 100% cotton so I can use it in my quilt.

pinkdiamond 02/13/2009 #

purple and forest green please

missychrissy 02/14/2009 #

I'd like autumny colours please, like greens, golds, reds, terracotta etc.

scrapkween 02/19/2009 #

are we doing 1 block for 1 partner?

missychrissy 02/24/2009 #

Yes, at least I think so. That's what I did for the last one.

missychrissy 02/24/2009 #

Just a note: if you are doing the half square triangles using the easiest method described above, the squares need to be 4 7/8" rather than 4 1/2" 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.

sewcrazytwo 03/ 5/2009 #

i like red, black and yellow in my squares roses, hearts, crosses too thanks

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