Margo wrote:

Good math point, Margo. That's an interesting way to look at it.

Debbie

PatTheQuilter wrote:
Ditoo and double ditton on what PatTheQuilter wrote!!! I was just getting ready to post something similar because I''m sensing a lot of stress over fabric choices.

As long as you've kept to the one light and one med/dark quality fabrics in each triangle, everything should be perfectly fine. This is supposed to be fun, so please have fun, don't worry and be happy!

Debbie

Dear Brothers and Sisters---Some of you seem way too stressed out---Remember "Keep Calm and Carry On"

I don't think that any of us needs to stress over the fabrics we are using other than be sure they are quilt shop quality fabrics and have good contrast. Other than that if they are well constructed and carefully cut they are all going to look great together.

Even if everyone only sent one combination there will be 1,230 different fabrics in the pile!! Don't stress!!

QUILTINGANGIE wrote:
I've been using a flannel backed table cloth for years. It's hanging behind a door with push pins. When I need a larger area I hang 2 side by side in a different room. I also found that Command Poster Strips by 3M work if you don't want holes in your wall.

I agree with Dawn about the fabric pairings. Take a close look at the quilts shown on Edyta's episode (#803, I think).
The combos in each HST are great & they look fabulous all together in her quilts. Love the idea of just going with the flow.
I've chosen fabrics & will separate the 6 1/2" x 21" pieces into 2 baskets, the lights in one & darks in the other...close my eyes & just reach into each & sew together whatever appears in my hands!

NancyW wrote:
Nancy, you are making it too hard on yourself if you want to "do right by everyone!" We are all so different, and we all have different tastes, so the main thing here is to put together a combination, or many combinations, that YOU like. If you are happy with it, then that is what you need to go with. Personally, I probably have about 6 different combinations that I thought went together nicely. Some who receive them may not like them. That's life. I will cherish each HST I get, as it is a mini piece of the maker!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I woke up to 5 inches of snow this morning. That is on top of the ice and snow we already had. I guess I will just have to cancel my plans for today and stay home. Yeah!! I'll be back to the basement soon with my machines. I plan on driving to Omaha, NE Thursday. Hopefully the roads will be cleared by then. I am going to help my daughter sew costumes for a homeschoolers production of Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat. I will take my embroidery machine and do some fancy work on Joseph's coat. I'll also take my triangles to work on. I am so enjoying the exchange. It is my first too. I am using a variety of fabrics. I picked up a few more fat quarters yesterday. It is so hard to resist. Thanks to everyone who is organizing, sorting, packing, and mailing. I wish I was close enough to help. Bless you all.

OOPS forgot to sign my name. Cathy

ClaraLawrence wrote:

I had already planned to put Alex, Ricky and Edyta's packages aside. My thought was that instead of trying to distribute them along with everyone elses, they would be kept separated and included in each package as it's getting readied for mailing. That way, there's not any mixup in the distributon and no chance that someone will miss getting them...and that's assuming there's enough for each member. If not, as Clara said, they will be handed out randomly.

Debbie

NancyW wrote: About fabrics. Important points and then you can add your spin to it.
-Quilt Shop grade fabrics
-HST have a light and a med/dark side (looking for contrast)
-Be as accurate as you can
Have fun with your fabrics. Happy Quilting! Clara

It is safe to say from what I'm reading that everyone would want a HST from Alex, Ricky and Edyta. If they send enough for everyone. We can start the sorting with theirs first. Kinda like an opening ceremony if you would. If they only send a few, we will hand these out randomly and that is about the best we can do. Debbie if you can put aside Alex, Ricky and Edyta's packages when we get them I would be grateful, and mark a big star or their name big on the envelope that might help too. Clara

Thanks ladies for your responses. I have a beautiful batik that I could pair with many different "lights" and have different combinations; however, the triangles would read as the same colors by using the same batik as the dark. I guess my question was is that a good idea so that everyone in the exchange would have this batik and a light? From your answers, it may be that everyone is using a variety of batiks (colors) which is great, too - I just wasn't sure what others read in the wonderfully written directions for this exchange. This one is my first with a large number of participants and I want to do right by everyone! I think Alex offering to sign the triangles is a lovely idea - very generous. I THANK the leaders and organizers for their hard work and patience!!!

Also, I just wanted to say that I'm enjoying reading everyone's little tidbits of sharing through this exchange. What a lovely way to make new friends from everywhere. Have a happy sewing weekend ladies. NancyW

WendyCPA wrote: No kidding. I need a pop up design wall. You know like those tents. You open the tab and pop you have a design wall. Clara

NancyW wrote: I have read post of both options. Some are hitting their stash and others are using the same fabric for all. Do whatever you want? Just have fun with it Myself. I haven't made up my mind yet. I keep thinking of different ideas and I'm just going to have to do it. At least I'm having fun with it. Hope that helped. Clara