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Monday, March 25, 2013

Fluffy Sheep Quilting Rainbow Charm Swap


I have several scrappy quilt ideas brewing in my mind, so I was wondering if any of you are up for a rainbow charm swap?

Here's the idea:

Sign ups will be held for 1 week starting today (25 March to 1 April 2013).  I would like to get 28 interested folks, but if I hear from 56 of you I am open to a larger swap.

Once all of the spots are filled, each person will be assigned one color.  You are to run off and look for a print that is predominately that color.  If there are 28 of you, you are buying 1 yard of fabric.  If there are 56 in the swap, then 2 yards of fabric.  We are looking for modern prints, not solids.  Be sure that the print you are choosing is of a reasonable scale to be cut into charms.  Fabrics must be 100% cotton of high quality - no cheap-o prints that will bleed everywhere, please.

When you choose your fabric, please upload a photo to the flickr group.  To ensure no duplicates, be sure to check what others have uploaded before you buy your fabric.

Being a Fluffy Sheep Quilting sponsored swap, a 10% discount is offered on any fabrics purchased from the shop.  I'll send out a discount code in the email with your color assignment.  If you buy from FSQ, I'll also cut the charms for you AND you won't have to pay shipping.  Oh, the happiness!

Get your fabrics over to the Fluffy Sheep household by 6 May 2013 pre-cut into pretty little charm squares.  Include in your parcel a pre-addressed return envelope.  No return envelope, no returned charms.  Be sure you press your fabric before cutting.  Here's a great tute if you've never cut charm squares before.

I will return charm packs to you the week after (13 May 2013), assuming all of your charms arrive on time.  This swap will be open to international folks.  When shipping comes around, I will ask you to send (via paypal) to me the cost of your shipping.  I will not be invoicing you, but requesting you send the payment directly to me by email.

Let's get swapping, ladies!

PS - Please do spread the word on your blogs.  A button will follow, but until then feel free to just swipe the photo above to use in your posts...


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59 comments:

  1. DiMarch 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Yes please! Count me in. Di x

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  2. Diane-creweMarch 25, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    sounds like a great idea... dont have a paypal account ... but if I buy fabric from you ... could I pay the postage that way? AND get you to cut it up xxx

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  3. Canadian AbroadMarch 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    You know I am in.

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  4. cheeky monkeyMarch 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    me please!!!

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  5. Francis PaulMarch 25, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I would like to play too :-)

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  6. NickyMarch 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Can't resist a charm swap!

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  7. JanetMarch 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    You have made this sooo easy to participate in - how can I not sign up??!!

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  8. Alcea Rosea 31March 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I would love to join your rainbow charm swap.

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  9. RachaelMarch 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Yes!!! I'm totally in!!

    Rachael

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  10. IrinaMarch 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    i'm in!!! love rainbow swaps!

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  11. AideenMarch 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Yes I would love to participate!

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  12. foodmathquiltsMarch 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    I'm in! (from Canada). I would be more interested in a bigger set - i.e. two yards of fabric - so I might even want to take two spots!

    I also emailed some friends that I quilt with, if any of them join me we'll contact you to figure out shipping.

    Thanks!

    Sarah

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    1. foodmathquiltsMarch 27, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      If you are not full yet, I'd Like two spots. (Crazy quilter - below) and I will share shipping.

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  13. AllisonMarch 25, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I'd like to sign up :)

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  14. Sarah LouMarch 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Count me in please!

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  15. AnnaMarch 25, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    I'd love to take part!

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  16. Domestic KatMarch 25, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Oh I am sooooo in for this. I havent done anything yet with my two japanese charm packs riggt enough but I am making more quilts this year than before so will come in handy.

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  17. lindaMarch 25, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    yes please ...........when you said you will cut them well could not refuse thank you :)))

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  18. Rachel BoothMarch 25, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Oh, count me in! I love a good charm swap!!! :)

    mrsrachelsbooth{at]gmail{dot}com

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  19. Pippa ParsonsMarch 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    ohhh I'm in :)

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  20. memmensMarch 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Sounds like a great idea! I could find a home for rainbow charms!

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  21. KeelaMarch 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Can I sign up for 2 people, myself and my friend Grainne, our fist charm swap, excited!!!

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  22. Liz DandeliondDMarch 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Yes please. Can I sign up for 2 spots if poss?

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  23. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Yes please! My email is njws@live.co.uk. thanks!!
    Nikki ward-smith (no blog yet!)

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  24. ChristieMarch 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I've never participated in a swap before. Count me in!

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  25. CatherineMarch 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Oh yes please!

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  26. Erin QuinnMarch 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Im in!!! Can I sign upl for two spots?
    E xx

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  27. InspiredbyfelixMarch 25, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Oh what the heck, I'm in :)x

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  28. Rosy SewsMarch 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I'd love to join in. This will be my first swap :)

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  29. KatyMarch 25, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I've never joined a swap before, but this sounds really good fun. Can I play please?

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  30. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Me too please :-) I need a new lot of rainbow charms!

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  31. Betsy Grey CraftsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    count me in too- have never done a fabric swap before
    happilyevercrafter [at]rocketmail[dot]com

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  32. FrancineMarch 25, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I'd like to join as well. One little question - if we get our charms from your shop & you cut them, do we still need to send you a self add envelope or can we just send postage along with paying for our fabric? Thanks :)

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  33. Sophie Belle DesignsMarch 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Count me in too :)

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  34. Judith, BelfastMarch 25, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I'm in if there's room! Jxo

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  35. KimMarch 26, 2013 at 12:57 AM

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  36. LeanneMarch 26, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Can I play too? I would pick one of your fabrics and pay and you can slice and dice it and send it over the ocean to me, please.

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  37. Marcia RMarch 26, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Looks like you're going to get 56 easy! Count me in!

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  38. Vicky KMarch 26, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I would like a spot also.

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  39. Linda ColemanMarch 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    If there's a place left Cindy can you put me in please
    thanks

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  40. AnnabellaMarch 26, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Gah, you wait for a charm swap and then two come along at the same time. I shall sit this one out but will follow along!

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  41. AmandaK@whatthebobbinMarch 26, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I would like to join too. I've never participated in an International swap will it be very expensive to ship?
    AmandaK @ whatthebobbin Austin, TX

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  42. ElisaMarch 26, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    please count me. I have never done this before so very excited.

    Elisa

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  43. LinhMarch 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    I want to join too please. My email is linhs4real@ aol.com. So exciting.

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  44. SashaMarch 26, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Count me in! I'd be happy to take 2 spots if available!

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  45. FranMarch 26, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Go on then! Yes please.

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  46. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    I would love to join

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  47. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Please count me in!

    kerryATpenny-dog.co.uk

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  48. Rhonda the RamblerMarch 26, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Is there room for me? I wanna play!

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  49. kerrypuddyMarch 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Any room for a little one? Yes please I'm in!

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  50. Katy CameronMarch 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Me too please :o)

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  51. KeelaMarch 26, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Hi, address is susangrier@hotmail.com , thanks.

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  52. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Is it too late to squeeze in? I'd love to join if I can! My email is kirstiecantegreil at g mail dot com

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  53. KimMarch 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I am so torn....I really want to play-do you have an idea how much the shipping to the US will cost?

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  54. CeLynnMarch 27, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Add my name to the list,please :0) I will be shopping with you,so I only have to pay one way shipping!

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  55. crazy quilterMarch 27, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    This is new to me but I would love to give it a try.

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  56. crazy quilterMarch 27, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    I am friend of foodmathquilts in Canada and would also like a bigger spot (2 yards). THANKS!

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  57. Benta AtSLIKstitchesMarch 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I'm gutted to be number 57, but just in case anyone has left two messages, or backs out, me, me, me, please! Can I play too?

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  58. Elita@Busy Needle QuiltingMarch 27, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Yes please! Put me on the waiting list if I don't make it into the first round! :-)

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