Update on packages received and HST Count:

29 Packages containing 9,468 HST. So far, all from US, but several International packages are already on their way. Several of the packages I've received were lacking necessary information, so I've written a checklist (below) to make sure everything is completed for mailing.

Please use this check list when your preparing your package for mailing:
1) Include your state/country and name on each triangle paper, if desired.
2) Inside your package:
a) write on the Ziplock Bag the total HST's your are sending.
b) write your ScreenName on the Ziplock Bag
c) separate HST's for Queensland, if applicable, and mark them Queensland.
d) Include postage-paid envelope self-addressed with YOUR name as the return address, not my P.O. Box
3) Use an envelope instead of a box. The larger envelopes can fit 700 HSTs with room to spare. (Boxes are very bulky and really not necessary.)
4) CRITICAL: On the envelope you are sending to me, be sure to write your ScreenName and how many HST's are included.
5) As soon as your package has been mailed, send me an email letting me know it's on it's way. If you send me the email, I will be able to reply to let you know I received it. If not, I will not be able to let you know.

Thanks to all for the great ideas for design walls. Sounds like bargains can be had!

Enjoy the Super Bowl (or at least the part where your family is so engaged that they don't notice you've locked yourself in the sewing room...).
Wendy

snelson61 wrote:

I agree wholeheartedly. Some of the fun of scrappy seems to be stretching the boundaries...
Wendy

ConnieJean wrote:
The light/dark, med/dark could become a differnt value when put with the hundreds of other fabrics. It's scrappy , depending on the pattern I finally decide to make, it might sit next to a fabric that would make the med fabric look light. No stressing! I am using only stash! Mabye I will get on of yours!

Sewbearnuts - I used "Papers For Foundation Piecing" by That Patchwork place. They are intended for computers, and come 100 sheets in a package. They are about half the weight as computer paper, and work for most printers. Worked like a charm for me. That way I was able to write my name on only 12 of my HST then just make copies. I found I could only get 12 on a page, so worked them 24 at a time.

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I'm as excited as everyone else here to participate in this "fun" exchange, but am concerned how long the "papers" from Edyta's site will take to arrive. I noticed an announcement on that page of her site saying there were some delays in processing and shipping last week - I'm also in Canada, which will also take longer - anyone else in Canada out there ordered and rec'd their triangle "paper" yet - wondering how long it took?!

I am considering printing my own foundation paper (from http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Half-S ... angle.html) and have tested a print to find I'm perfectly on scale which is good. I thought why not try and even do my name & country info. on the triangles while printing - haven't done it yet and but will try soon, as am going on holidays for 2 wks in a couple weeks and would like to have my exchange triangles ready to go before then. Am currently also looking for some "thinner" paper that would tear easier then reg. printer paper - although did use that for the 2009 "Stars" BOM and it wasn't too bad.

Now just have to plan a quilt to sew with all these wondeful little treasures on!

bar7700 wrote:
Barbara...please DON'T STRESS! Whatever you have made is going to be FINE!! This is supposed to be a fun project with the spirit of the exchange the most important part. What everyone's final quilts look like is going to depend on how they put them together and what other fabrics are used with the HSTs.

Let's all enjoy this journey!

I am a bit stressed reading about the light/ med./ dark, fabric discussion. My triangles are made and in the envelope to be mailed. I bought all Batiks. Six different patterns, paired up with color combination/contrast in mind, instead of light and dark. I got 84 made for the exchange and 32 for Vickie's flood victim's project. Then I broke my ankle......... I can't get out to buy light colored batik's, however I could order some online and redo. Should I post a pic of fabrics and everyone can vote whether they are keeper's or not?

Barbara

WendyCPA wrote:
Wendy: I went to my local Bed, Bath & Beyond and bought a table protector--they are used to put on top of the table and then the tablecloth goes over it--they are white, come in various sizes--and have flannel on one side--my husband and I just pinned the flannel side onto the wall--I think my size is 50X70? It works really well.

thimblequilt wrote:

Wendy,

I can't find your original post, so I'm using Roine's to put my two cents in. I don't have space for a design wall in my sewing room, so I purchased the Fons and Porter design wall (with show-thru grids on reverse side). The fabric already has grommets installed and I was able to hang it up on my shower curtain rod right on top of my real shower curtain. I bought new shower curtain hooks at WalMart that just slipped into the holes rather than closing up like some do . And what's ever better, I bought it at JoAnn's when it was 50% off (or you could use the usual 40% coupon). The new curtain hooks cost more than the wall! Works great.

Debbie

Debbie

Wendy, I also use a flannel backed table cloth and if works better than anything I've tried so far. My sewing room is in the basement so I just hung mine along a wall but there are some really great suggestions posted for making your own. I like the table cloth because it's easy to put away and doesn't take up a lot of storage room. Hope this helps.

Roine

I am about half finished sewing and now realize that I was using value as the criteria for light/dark. That resulted in some actually being medium/dark. After reading the posts each day, I now realize that the medium/dark is not what is required so I will go back to my stash and search for more lights. I would go shopping, but it is snowing AGAIN on top of the 2" of ice and ??" of snow from last week. This is the 7th day that I have not gone out. You would think I would have all of my quilting projects done, but spending too much time on the computer, watching TV, working a puzzle, cooking a little, sleeping in, etc., etc. I have also joined the batik exchange and am doing two BOMs. Thanks again to all involved. Wish I live closer to help sort.

WendyCPA wrote:

Wendy,
For a design wall I use a large flannel backed table cloth and blue tape it to my wall. It seems to work well and I can take it down with the project left on it if I am not done but have to clean up. The plastic side doesn't make the blocks stick so it is easy to unroll. Hope that helps. Also i saw at a quilt show a vanishing design wall see link http://www.vanishingdesignwall.com/
It rolls up into itself.
Elizabeth
Arcadia, CA

NaneeWolf wrote:
Aren't you proud! I finally did math that's right! LOL!!!