Franceslovesfabric wrote: The Blurb website is really good & easy to use, I am in the process of sorting out a book using it. What I particularly like about it is that it is a print on demand method. I first became aware of PoD books, because of Gregory Casein one of the 4 series programmes. He used Lulu, but with Blurb you get page templates & you just add the pictures & waffle to preset layouts, & you can keep changing it very easily - as Isabeau would say it is 'pips' to use. Once scanned, I would probably put all the pictures onto a disk to send to who-ever takes up the baton (& hope their machine can read it )

Will we be adding our avatar photos as well?

Margo wrote: Only if you try to eat all of the recipes at once

I would think that it would make more sense to try and have the recipe relate to the reel, (how many recipes are there for Tequila Sunrise anyway?) But we would possibly need to be a bit careful about some of them in case of copyright issues. Remember how Ricky wasn't able to do us a recording of 'Sorting Queen' because of copyright.

About those recipes....are we sending recipes that reflect our block's foodie name, or just a favorite recipe?

This could REALLY blow some diets!

I'm really liking the idea of a cookbook. If Rosemary can scan all the reels and let me know who made each one, then you can send me the recipes and I can match them with your reel. Is that too much work for you Rosemary? Right now this is a maybe until I can look more at the site that was posted earlier.

lorra wrote:
That made me think of this:

While (whilst, for those of you who speak kings English) I was vacuuming today, I had a couple of other ideas for the spools. If cut almost circular or oblong, they can be little jelly jars. You just need to add a cute cap/lid. Put a wick and flame on them (circular or straight, doesn't matter) and they can be candles. Remember the ones with the layers that have a different scent as each layer burns? This is how my mind works while doing the mundane task of housework! Quality thinking time!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Quilty204 wrote:
Here is Ami's design:

Lorra,

Oh, great idea to toss those reels in different directions. Ami Simms is teaching a class at the upcoming Mid Atlantic Quilt Show in Feb. It's called "Dancing Spools". The sewing process is done differently than the reels we're making but the theme is the same, Spool/Reel quilt. If I can get the link to work, here's a direct link to her class. http://www.quiltfest.com/workshop_detail.asp?id=1086 . Click on the class photo to see picture.
If the link doesn't work. Google Mid Atlantic Quilt Show, click on page and click on instructors, click on Ami's classes and you'll see the "Dancing Spools". Sorry no Beagle but I can't wait to see your finished quilt. I'm loving everyone's creative ideas.

My daughter has the sweetest Beagle. She knows how to pull at our heart strings.

Jean

I have been thinking of ways to use my reels. A few years ago my DH's puppy got into my sewing room and attacked my thread rack.
Of course I should not have left it leaning against the wall, but I was picking out embroidery colors and had only left it for a few minutes. So I was thinking of putting the reels on in every direction. And maybe a little appliqued beagle puppy looking ashamed. I will have to see if I can draw a pattern for the puppy. I really liked Rosemary's design and it sounds so much easier. I don't know what I will do, but I have plenty of time to think about it. Half the fun is anticipating the reels arrival and planning the quilt.

I have everything ready to go. Two sets of 41 reels, labeled and in smaller ziplock bags with my assigned numbers; 2 fat quarters for are wonderful sorters; a check for return postage; and my return address for Lorna to use. I will try to get to the postoffice today if I can make it before they close. I need the customs forms and the envelope in which to mail everything. Second custom form goes in envelope. I hope I remembered everything. Rosemary, I will email you as soon as it is posted.

About the customs form, I'll try and put mine into an envelope with less than 3/4" thickness. When I take it to the post office, I'm sure they will tell me which form to use if I have the wrong one!

My reels actually look less like creme brulee than they do corn pudding! Corn pudding sounds better than squash casserole, a little bit anyway.

I might have to wait until Tuesday to mail depending on how things go with packaging. Still plenty of time.

Also trying to pick out two fat quarters from my stash, or I might have to go shopping- wouldn't that be too bad?

Kathy

Kathy, mine are creme brulee, too. But, they are more the color of the burnt sugar topping. So, now we have the "custard" AND the topping! Very cool!

Teresa, what a wonderful story! Happy Gotcha Day to all!

2nd Kathy, (quilty 204) for the life of me I do NOT remember signing my form! I was filling them out in the car, and wrapping birthday gifts to send at the same time, and REALLY don't remember doing that. I hope it still flies!

And, Lorna, I used that smaller form 22 version of the 2976, because that is what I was given by the postmaster! I'm not sure THEY even know what we are supposed to use. :shock:

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I will check on the Customs form at our post office tomorrow. The one we have to fill out on our end seems to be different than the one you fill out on your end. Who knew?! I will ask if I can use the PS 2976-A that you all have been sending (CP 72 in upper right corner). I think the only one they have here for sending back to the states is the PS Form 2976 (CN 22 in upper R corner). It is a much smaller form. I'll let you know. It may be once less step you all need to do.

Happy Gotcha Day!

Lorna

Teresa B,

Sending Gotcha Day hugs to your family!

Jean