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Thursday, January 13, 2011

I-Spy Swap SIX

update: We're all full! Thanks, ladies! :o)

Here we go again!!

Time for another I-Spy swap! I want to try and fit in as many swappers as possible, so let's shoot for another double swap!*


THE BASICS:

Mail 200 I-Spy squares to me by February 2nd.
Get 200 I-Spy squares back, all different, by February 16th.
I know this is a tight schedule, but recent experience has shown that swaps with tighter schedules are more successful... so this one will have a fairly tight schedule too.
PLEASE be sure you can meet the deadlines BEFORE you sign up!

THE DETAILS:

1. The first 36 people to comment are in. [If you live outside the U.S., no problem -- but please mail your fabrics a little earlier so there's plenty of time to meet the deadline!]

2. Cut 20 4" squares out of each of 10 different novelty print fabrics. A 1/4-yard cut or fat quarter will get you 20 4" squares, so you will be purchasing a total of about 2 1/2 yards of fabric. This is NOTHING when you think about all the different squares you will be getting back!

3. In order to avoid duplicates, everyone will need to search out unusual or obscure prints. Look for things that aren't available at chain stores. But, please, pick FUN ones! If you love it, the other swappers will love it too!

4. Remember that we are looking for fabric with objects on it, not printy-prints. (A fabric with FLOWERS on it is very different from a FLORAL PRINT.)

5. No "licensed" prints: No Disney, Dora, L.A. Lakers, etc.

6. Remember seam allowances! Be sure you can tell what you are looking at within a 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" square. Nobody wants only half of an object in their square -- cut them well! (Depending on your fabric choice, you may need to buy more than 1/4 yard in order to get an object into each cut square.)
If you want to join me in this obsession, leave a comment here that
includes your email address!!

Remember: The FIRST 36 who comment are IN!
*IF by chance we don't make it to the full double swap,
we'll do a single swap with the first 18 and save the rest
of the swappers for the next swap.

SERIOUS SWAPPERS ONLY...
Please read the guidelines before signing up!
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36 comments:

  1. KatieJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Count me in! I'm SO excited! Thanks for hosting.

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  2. Michelle EvansJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Yay! I'd love to participate! Thanks for the cool opportumity!

    mcevans 24 at gmail dot com

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  3. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Count me in!

    mojocornelius@gmail.com

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  4. AshleyJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Yes, I am so in!!!!!

    ashley.chandler@aggiemail.usu.edu

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  5. LizJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Count me in again! Looking forward to it!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks for the heads up, I am in!! Thanks again.

    sweetangelclothing@gmail.com

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  7. tatgurlJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    So exciting!! I've been wanting to do one of these for a while now! I'm in!

    melclay22 at gmail dot com

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  8. MeganJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    YES! Thanks for hosting!
    fraleymc@gmail.com

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  9. KayleeJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I would love too! I-spy's are starting to be my new obsession!
    kaylee.a.carpenter@gmail.com

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  10. Garilyn SJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I'm in! Yippee! My first swap.

    blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com

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  11. AngieJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I think I want to be in, but I can't find the guidelines you mentioned, just the details above. I'm assuming the guidelines include shipping logistics? I'd hate to commit without reading them.

    angieswhim at gmail dot com

    Thank you!

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  12. alishaJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Me too, me too!
    alisha@netidea.com

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  13. Melissa HannonJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I am so in on this one... I can't wait!
    melblackrose@gmail.com

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  14. Cole's CornerJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I want in!
    I've never done one! Yea.

    My email is in my profile.

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  15. Jess@craftiness is not optionalJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    yay I made it! Thanks Care!

    craftinessisnotoptional@gmail.com

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  16. AudraJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I'm in! audrajjensen at msn dot com

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  17. TaraJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Count me in!
    pryortara AT yahoo DOT com

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  18. Ruth @ Hammer and ThreadJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I would love to do this again.
    rllort at gmail dot com

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  19. DJ RoseJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I'm in. I'm nervous about being in, but one of my goals for 2011 was to make your disappearing 9 patch, and this will help me reach my goal.
    :)
    my3djbeads@gmail.com

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  20. jbrJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I"m always up for a swap.
    jojoross at gmail dot com

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  21. MelodyJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'd love to do my first swap. Sounds fun.
    melodyj1511@yahoo.com

    And DJ the disappearing 9 patch is so fun to play with. Good luck

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  22. LauraJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I want to do this. Please let me in :).

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  23. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Please let me do this. I've got so many ideas to get started on.
    aheitritter@gmail.com

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  24. Mike and WendyJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I've just finished cutting the squares for another swap, but I can't resist. I've always wanted to do a swap with you because I've always been impressed with the fabrics everyone chooses!
    Also, I am in LOVE with your black I-Spy quilt. Have you ever thought of doing a swap with just black background fabrics?
    huffalupagus at aol dot com

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  25. Bazant FamilyJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I'm in too--thanks for the awesome opportunity! Can't wait!
    bazant@gmail.com

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I want to play again!
    motionsickgirl, gmail

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  27. Brandy@YDKJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    ok i'm totally in. I've never done an i-spy swap before but I LOVE your I-spy quilts and hope to make one. yay!

    brandyokey(at)hotmail.com

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  28. martilindseyJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Count me in!

    martilindsey at hotmail dot com

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  29. sangJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Yay, sign me up :-) sang(at)gci(dot)net

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  30. JennyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I'm nervous.....our fabric stores around here aren't the best. But it will be a challenge....I'M IN!

    selahmama4@yahoo.com

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  31. AubreyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I think I would like to try this!! I am a newbie, so I hope my cuts aren't horrible!!

    aub79 at hotmail dot com

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  32. AubreyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    sounds fun!

    aubarnold@gmail.com

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  33. ChristineJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I'm in, too!

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  34. EmilyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Yea, I think I still can be a swapper! I love my I spy blanket. I can't wait to make another one!

    Emilykolson@aim.com

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  35. HeatherJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I'm in! Hamcmullin at gmail dot com

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  36. MikenzyJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I am so in! PICK ME!!!!

    Mikenzy.Flint@HCAhealthcare.com

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