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Wow! This will be lots of fun!
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Hi Sheridan, you're quick off the mark! Fabric's coming soon...
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I am enjoying the flag alphabet. I am maneuvering with difficulty; keep clear.
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FUN! I can't wait to start on this, but am going to have to really think about what I want to make. :)
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I got my parcel today (Why didn't you just drop it around??) - love all the solids :)
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Hi Jo, I'm in such a frazzle I decided to let the post office take care of them all at once! If I dropped it round myself you might not have got it until August ;) We must get the boys to the skate park soon- I've given the Bug his two-wheeler!
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BTW Amy, your will arrive a day later than the other NSW folks. That's because it's a bit heavier and the carrier pigeon will need to rest half-way. Katrina, I'm trying to do that one-package thing with yours, so it's not in the post yet- I'm going to work on your blocks tonight sorreeeee!
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Ohh fun, I'm thinking light house but I just may change my mind 100 times. This is going to be on gorgeous quilt.
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No problem Annabel! I did that to Andi last month as well. Also, our post is threatening a strike on Friday, so that would take it out of your hands altogether!
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Fabric arrived yesterday! Yay! Looks fab. Thinking cap on.
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The carrier pigeons enlisted the help of a fewof their friends. Annabel, I plan to write you a longer note tomorrow. In the mean time, please know everything arrived safely. Submarines ahoy!
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Cool! Amy , here's a brief for the submarine- the blue batik-ish stuff is the surrounding sea, and because it won't be on the front you don't need to follow the conventions for those ones- I've included some yellows but you can add any fabric you like, print or plain, and use any technique. Around 12 ", or bigger if you like, doesn't need to be square! You are welcome to do a mini version for the front as one of your Bee blocks if you like.
although I'd planned this for the back of the quilt, I may make it into a separate quilt or cushion, I'll need to think...
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Received my fabric too!!
Yay!
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Got your fabric on Friday Annabel.
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My little blocks are done.
I'll get them over to you sometime in the next week.
Andi xx
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...nervous.... but hope I can pull something suitable off!
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Oh please don't be nervous Meg! They can be super-simple and your sewing is fab!
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Stalking my postie, hoping for fabric!
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And it showed up in yesterday's post! Hope to get into this sometime next week!
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All done! One tanker ship and lighthouse heading back to you this week, Annabel!
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Oh wow, I've just sen this in the group pool- thanks you Sheridan! And Andi delivered her blocks on Friday and I've put them on the design wall (the Bug's felt board) so we can admire them!
I have to say, mates, I'm feeling quite emotional seeing what you're making for my little boy's quilt. We are going to treasure this.
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Hi Sheridan, your blocks arrived today and I did a little dance! They're just delightful- I lined the up with Andi's blocks and the effect is wonderful. This is going to be a very sweet and special quilt!
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Hi Annabel. I made a sailboat and lighthouse for you today. I hope they aren't too similar to ones you already have. I haven't started on your side swap submarine yet other than printing out the pattern from the the submarine link you gave.
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I meant to add that it's pitch black here so I can't photograph things today and tomorrow I'll be off to the quilt show. So photos won't pop up until Thursday but my required blocks for the month are done!
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Oooh exciting, thanks Amy! As Sheridan said, I will need lots of boats for a great quilt, same goes for lighthouses- and of course they will all be different anyway, so everyone feel free to make more of 'the same'!
Curse that ash cloud- have fun at the quilt show!
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Has everyone seen Amy's and Jo's blocks in the pool? Aren't they delightful! Very. Very. Excited! That's eight blocks blocks now from the 'hive, and four of my own- woot woot woot!
Just in case anyone is wondering, this quilt really can't have too many boats. A few comments have wondered if the blocks were too similar to the other boats, but there's absolutely no problem. If you want to do one or two simple boats, even using the same pattern and different colours, that's absolutely fine. Same goes for lighthouses- lighting is very important when you are having a midnight regatta!
Also I really hope no-one will find this task a burden. If you have a look at Teaginny's quilt at the top of this page, you'll see how good the simple trees and houses look as part of the collection. Rest assured, you don't need to stress because simple is beautiful.
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BTW did I mention that this quilt is going to be outrageously gorgeous? I love it.
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Indeed the blocks that have already been done are outrageously gorgeous. I would like to do mine next week in the relative peace of the school hols. Life is a little less demanding then. Is that okay? Sorry for being late :(
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Of course Belinda, that is absolutely fine. Enjoy the relative peace! ;)
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Hi gang, how are we doing? I've received blocks, from Sheridan, Andi and Jo, and Amy's are on the way. I've made six and Jo is doing another, so that's 16 down, 19 to go. Belinda will do hers over the school hols, and Katrina has only just got her fabric (I think) because of the postal strike. The North American girls would have got their fabric a bit late.
I just want to say again that sweet and simple is perfect for this quilt, so if anyone is feeling overwhelmed by some of the offerings, please be assured that a very simple boat will hit the spot. You could find a pattern you like and use it twice. You can make your mark by including a patterned piece from your stash for a sail. Here are some patterns that don't involve foundation piecing, if that's not your thing:
quilting.about.com/od/babyquiltpatterns/ss/sailboats-baby...
www.surfsidequiltersguild.org/Portals/1/files/Sail%20boat...
www.quiltblocklibrary.com/quilt/SailboatQuiltBlock/537/
Also, I've just made a block with the moon, So if anyone likes making stars and would like to make a group of small white ones, that would look very sweet.
If you burn out after one block, one is fine- I'm happy to try out some more patterns myself ;)
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I'll be doing mine in the school holidays as well, sorry it's late, I seriously don't know where June has just gone.
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No worries Karlyn, thanks for letting me know!
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Have you seen Meg's sweet yachts in the photostream? Thank you Meg, they're delightful! That's 20 done, 15 to go!!
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I still haven't gotten my fabric yet--mail came in quickly at first and has now gotten patchy again. Sorry! :(
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For those of us not affected by the Canada Post strike, how are we all going with Annabel's blocks?
Belinda's gorgeous fabric is already on its way (I believe) so wouldn't it be great to have a nice clean slate for July's blocks and have Annabel's blocks all finished up and mailed?
They are fun blocks to make, I promise!!!!
xx
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A thousand apologies, Annabel...I thought i would have your blocks done by now but the hols have been frantic. I will make sure I get them done and sent this week coming.
Tanya X
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Mine are heading out in tomorrow's post--sorry for the delay!
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I've just put a pic of my Bug in my photostream, so you can see who you're making this quilt for! If you can't see it, let me know and I'll check the restrictions.
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Thanks Meg! and poor Katrina- I hope your mail arrives soon!
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Okay, I've heard from Tanya, Karlyn and Belinda- good luck with them and I look forward to seeing them soon! - and poor Katrina still hasn't got her fabric- or my block from last month!
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Ok, I promise I'll be doing mine tomorrow night, the hubby is back from overseas and school is back so life is a little less hectic. I am so sorry for the lateness once again. I hate being behind and this is my latest by far.
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Annabel! I got your fabric last night! Will do up blocks this weekend and get them on their way back to you next week.
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Hooray Katrina, that should mean you've got your blocks too! I was just thinking about this when I woke up this morning, I must have been channeling your mailbox ;) Don't worry if you need more thinking time, your fabric has taken so long to get to you!
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Thanks for the update, Karlyn!
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Hurray! Done at last! Will post tomorrow!
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Yay, that's great Tanya! I can't wait to see!
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This is a message for those of you who have not yet sent off June's blocks for Annabel:
Please get a move on!!
That is all.
Andi (who doesn't want to sound like a nag but thinks it is unfair when a person who is so prompt with her block making and sending has to wait so long for her blocks to get back to her) xx
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Sorry Andi. Sorry Annabel. I am duly chastened and feel awful that I neglected to do them on time. I am doing Belinda's as we speak so they will be in by the due date.
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Mea culpa. Mine got mixed in with a bunch of other stuff, and they're still sitting here. :( Sorry!!! Getting on the ball ASAP.
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Sending mine off today Annabel, once again soooo sorry for the lateness.
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I'm also still working out my block design, but did spend a good chunk of time on it yesterday...
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Mine went out in yesterday's post--so sorry for the delay!!
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Annabel, I've finished your blocks and will send them back today.
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Thanks guys!- Karlyn's and Tanya's have sailed in, Meg's and Katrina's are on the way, yay!
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Annabel and Andi - SORRY :( I know it is bad to be this late, I am feeling so guilty about it too, I am going to try my absolute hardest to get them done this weekend, have been busy with market prep at the moment - which I know is not your problem, but just my excuse. big big apologies...
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Thanks for the message Megan- looking forward to it!
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Annabel, your blocks are en route -- so sorry for the delay, and for being out of touch. I hope my little octopus serves as an ambassador of goodwill.
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Thank you Julie, he's wonderful! As he is an ambassador I'll remember to shake his hand many times when he arrives ;)
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...and I do believe all the blocks are completed, fabulous folks! I'll let you know when they have all arrived.
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All blocks in! Yaaaayyyy!! Thanks everybody, and stay tuned for the completed top!
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