Thanks Margo and Rosemary, I think 'Thick Mick' has got it now.

Reetzbobeetz wrote: Just for the 'Irish' amongst us

Each reel needs identifying for the recipents to know who did what
&
I need a label with your home address* to put on the envelope so I & the post office know where to return it to! (unless you don't want anything back :shock: )

* if you send a sticky label, please leave the backing sheet on it!

Rita, I think the sticky label is for return shipping with your complete mailing address.

Don't forget to label EACH REEL!! From Rosemary's instructions on page 1:

Each section must have a label on them saying your Screen name, Name, Town/City, County/State and Country. This may be either a sticky label or a piece of paper stitched on, but this was one of the bits that made the hst exchanges more pleasurable, in my estimation.

Rosemary, can you clarify for 'Dim Rita' here - do we put a sticky label on every 4 1/2 x 3/1/2" spool or just one label on the bag with the 41/82 spools?

Headquarter News

Here is a photo of what is essential to put into your envelope to post ot either Lorna or myself
Your name and address, can either be on a sticky label (preferred) or a piece of paper, & 41 (82) strip sets in a ziploc bag.

I will organise envelopes for the return journey.

I am double checking how Paypal works.

I am double checking costs for the return journeys with the PO & Lorna and when I have the information I will send out an e-mail to everyone with the costs & addresses. I hope to get this sorted over the weekend.

I know a lot of you are champing at the bit to hit the postbag, but go 'furtle with some fabric' or see if you can round up a few more friends to fill up at least group a.

Executive Decision - I hearby declare that the deadline is more of a guideline, cos it is more important to me to fill the spots than draw a line under a date. Also I will be waiting for all parcels to arrive before anything is sent back.

crocus999 wrote: Ooh..ooh...(hand in the air!) I do miss!

Group a = 34

Group b = 14

Thanks!

BTW does anyone have the count of participants up to now?

Yes, make Set # 2 the exact same size. That gives us the flexibility to use them however we want! We could trim them for the border, or make a bigger quilt in the center, or make a second quilt or ???

The second set is supposed to be the same size as the first. Then you can choose the ones you want to be in the border and trim them a little smaller. At least that's how I read it.
I got my strips cut, I'm going to sew them tomorrow at bee.
Frances

Almost finished my original yellow reels. I think I'll go in for a second set. Has anybody said what size the second set needs to be pared down to? I'll let you know the colour once I check my stash. I think maybe the next lot will be batiks... dunno yet. (Still couging - )This project is a real stash-buster! Ya! Plus, working on another HST exchange with my guild! That programme with Edyta was a winner on all sides - for her, TQS, and us! Our guild ordered the book, and I'm encouraging many to get her papers. It's a new day!

Kathy, using PayPal is NOT a big deal! I'm sure that someone will post some step-by-step instructions.

OK, Rosemary says I'm in. I'll do yellows- just checked, I have a few of those . I read about using Paypal for return postage, I have never used Paypal before. Eeek!
Kathy

Got my numbers from Rosemary this morning, so I am joining the fun. I will look through my "fabric collection" for 2 color ways. No shopping for this exchange. Will let you know once I pick my fabrics.

Margarita in Auburn, California

I got my number from Rosemary this morning so I am joining the exchange. I am doing 2 sets. My local quilt shop is having a 25% off sale tomorrow so I am using it as an excuse to do a little shopping. Not that I ever needed an excuse to go to the quilt shop.

Teresa
Orlando, FL