Whoa !! Seems we might need MORE folks to send 600+..not less..
so as to have less dup.s returned !

NaneeWolf wrote:

This is how I would do it: arrange them based on who sent the most down to the least, then start distributing them starting at the most and work in a circle so that when there are 'extras', the people who sent the most will get the duplicates. I would suggest starting with the international ones first (still starting at the beginning of the line, and continuing down the line until everyone has at least 1 international triangle). Then go back and distribute the most triangles. That way, those of us who send over 600 will not get our own back but will still get the most of the duplicates. It will not work out perfectly of course, nothing ever does.

If nothing else, for those of us who send a lot try to swap the extras with someone else who sent a lot so we don't get a lot of our own back.

I really do appreciate all the work you have done and will do.
(Your welcome to put all the packages into a big box and ship them all to me, I'll swap them - I've got a new house that has 3 empty rooms I can use - I'll send them back when they are all done. Like I said, this sounds like fun to me).

Hi, my plan was to send 23 sheets or 644, then send one set of 28 for each of the special projects. I bet there will be enough large numbers to make aa good variety swap. If not, I like the ones I did just fine and will just use whatever I get. Just waiting on my tyvec bags to get here. I have really enjoyed this, the first exchange I've ever done and the first blog? (this is a blog, isn't it?) I know a lot more about quilting than computers! Thanks for all of the hard work of organizing and sorting. Angie

serin10 wrote:

No one said they will be swapped in groups of 28, or in any kind of grouping for that matter,...however, if the large marjority of people don't send in 600-700, then obviously there not be enough for everyone to receive all different ones. This has been a concern that we have been addressing and warning about since the exchange started.

I don't understand how we could get so many of our own back. I was under the impression that the squares will be distributed to everyone and not just swapped in groups. If they are just going to be swapped in large groups (ie, 28 or more) then I'm not sure I want to participate. If I wanted a bunch of triangles of the same fabric I would just make my own. I appreciate all the work you have done with this exchange but could you please explain how you are planning to swap the triangles?

- If you go in a round then only a few people would end up with two of mine (I was planning to send 672)
or
-if you give out 1 to everyone then the ones left over swap them with someone who also sent a lot

dwynette wrote: 615. We had two honorary spots already reserved for Alex and Ricky just in case. Clara

Approximately how many people are participating now?

SoTTTs Members...SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE SEWING OR MAILING YOUR HSTs---

If you are considering sending HST's in the 600-700 numbers, you may want to rethink those high numbers since there is a very good possibility that you will be getting many of your own back. I've received only a very few packages of 700 and even fewer with 600+, but the majority of the 56 packages received so far have ranged from 84 to the 400s. Based on the many recent emails I've received notifying me packages are now in the mail, the same is holding true in that lower range.

To get an even better variety of HST's, you may want to consider organizing a smaller exchange with your quilter friends, your Bee, or your Guild.

Thanks for thinking about this suggestion!

Let's be nice and graciously accept any triangles that we get. If some of them are pressed open that's just less work for us. And if they get wrinkled we all know how to use an iron. Those who are pressing them open are already going to be doing double work because they will have to press again when they get the exchange triangles. I think the confusion started at the very beginning when we were told to cut the triangles apart before pressing to set the seams. It took me several times before I understood that we were just to set the seams and I already knew the easiest way to do that was before cutting the triangles apart.

Hi Sisters,
Now things are almost back to normal and I have received my papers, etc. I have been showing the ladies at 2 of our fabric shops drumming up support and it seems like I will have to hire a small library hall over the Easter weekend to do the sewing. I thought that I had retired to sew and scrapbook but somehow I can't stop organising things, silly me, I really should let the younger ones do that.....but.... just can't stop. lol....

FluffBallQuilts wrote:
Right! I think I said that. But, I did a rewrite so it is clearer. Dawn

Sisters and Brothers, We all make mistakes sometimes. I will be happy with a couple of ironed open HST's. I'm sure we can make it work. I also made a mistake. Sameone twice!! My Bernina goes back to a default stitch length every time I turn it off, and a couple of times I forgot to shorten my stitch length. I was afraid of ripping the paper if I tried to remove stitches and restitch. They are not cut apart yet. What do you think, should I remove my longer stitches or leave them?? Not a whole paper was involved either time. I have 14 papers done and 11 to go. I am heading to Omaha tomorrow. I have a stiff neck from sewing. I need a break. Everyone stay happy and healthy.
Cathy

NaneeWolf wrote:
This is just a suggestion and maybe not doable....Could the instructions be posted as bullet points. Then each step could be checked off by the sender as it is done. This may be too big of a job at this point, but I think it would help.

[ANOTHER BIG PROBLEM: I also received several packages again today with the HST's pressed open when they were supposed to be left folded. One was a package of 700 pressed-opened HSTs and because they were opened and put in one large baggie, a lot of them are already wrinkled and already distorted . I'm not sure how to handle this, especially since everyone else is being so careful to follow the direction on not pressing them open. It really bothers me to have to send then opened HSTs to those of you who are being conscientious and making an effort to send them in correctly and hope to get them back in the same manner you sent yours.

Well, Debbie, there is one logical thing to do with the ones that are pressed open-stuff them in the retrun envelope and drop ii into the nearest mailbox back to the sender so they can be repressed. (Or, spend your valuable time pressing those 700 and hoping they aren't too distorted!) I would dare say they were some of the first ones made and in her excitement the maker did not take time to read the instructions carefully!
Mine were all ready to cut apart when I reread the info and found the new addition of location added, so I have been hand writing Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA! I want to move to Ada, Ohio, USA! But, have too much "Stuff" to pack up and do that, so will just rest the hand and finish that another day! Bev (Kwiltpharm)