Friday, April 29, 2011

Official I Spy Swap

Okay! Let the I Spy Swap Begin!! Here's the skinny.....


If you would like to be part of the I Spy Charm Swap, here are the guidelines. Please read carefully:
1.Leave me a comment on this post telling me that you want to enter the swap. I will then send you an email giving you my mailing address. This is important....leave me your email address in the comments if you are a no-reply blogger. If you do not hear back from me, then that will be because you are no-reply and I don't have your email address! If you are unsure...check your blogger profile.


2. We will be swapping sets of 20 charm squares, each 5 inch square.  You may send more than one set of 20 charms, up to 5 sets. Each set that you send to me can be cut from the same fabric. You should be able to cut 20 five inch squares from around 1/2 yard of fabric depending on the design spacing. If you send more than one set, please use a different fabric for each set. I will divide up the charms randomly and return back to you 20 different charms per set. At least that is the goal, and I will try hard to do that! (If you send several sets, please realize that you might get duplicate charms in return.)


3. Please send 100 percent cotton, quilt shop quality fabrics only. Do not prewash the fabric.
Be accurate in cutting the 5 inch squares. The novelty design should be good size, not tiny...it needs to be easily recognizable from a distance.Try to have the character centered on the charm as much as possible. Please do not send licensed designs, i.e. Disney characters, NFL mascots, and such. Be creative in your shopping...it would be great to not have too many sending me the same fabrics! (If you send me licensed or tiny prints, then I will have to mail them back to you....sorry.) See samples below and above...


THIS!


NOT THIS!

4. Place each set of 20 charms in a zip lock sandwich size baggie. Include your name, address, and email on a piece of paper inside each baggie. Put your baggies in an appropriate size envelope. When you take it to the post office and have it weighed for accurate postage, please buy and include the same amount of postage inside the envelope so that I can return your new charms to you. I will provide the return envelopes. You just need to give me the postage. Does that make sense?


5. The last day for me to receive the charms is May 31. I will email you when I receive your charms. If you are sending them from outside the US, please keep this in mind as it sometimes takes weeks for packages to arrive. I will divide up the charms on Wednesday, June 1. Anything received after that will be returned to you.


6. Several of you have indicated that you would like to swap pairs of charms so that you can play a matching game with your quilt. If this is the case, then I would suggest that you send me two sets of charms and I will do my best to return to you two sets that match. Let me know when you sign up if you would like two exact sets in return.


We've got fun ahead! I'll put up the pattern tutorial in the next few weeks.
Thank you for playing along!

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54 comments:

  1. manybooksApril 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi, Carla~! I heard from you last night, and I'm here to "officially' sign up for the swap! I'm ready to shop :) THANK YOU so much for hosting!

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  2. karen @ badlandsquiltsApril 29, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Carla,

    I would like to officially participate in the swap. I would like to swap 5 sets so that I end up with a 100 squares but do not need them to match. Thank you so much for doing this!

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  3. ~~plima~~April 29, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I'd love to play....but are Canadians ok?

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  4. MelanieApril 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I'm in! I will send one set, and I hope to send it out early next week. Just to try to make sure we have a good variety I thought I'd post here that I am sending bumble bee fabric from Michael Miller. Thanks so much for hosting!

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  5. bethApril 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I can't wait!

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  6. Emily SandsApril 29, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I am in!

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  7. diplofamApril 29, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I am ready! I have to read your directions more carefully but I think I will be sending 5 sets :)
    thanks for organizing this!
    Carin
    margaretshopechest@yahoo.com

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  8. Needled MomApril 29, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Sounds like fun....count me in.

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  9. ValerieApril 30, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I'm in too. This is going to be fun. Thanks for requesting quality fabric, I was hoping you would. Not sure how many sets I'll be sending, depends on what I can find to swap. Thanks for doing this!
    Valerie
    gvkortus at skybeam dot com

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  10. GigiQuiltsApril 30, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Count me in! I will do 2 sets! If something else pops out to me when I am at the store I wll let you know! Maren turns 3 in August! Perfect timing!

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  11. FlourishingPalmsApril 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Please include me. You've given a very understandable explanation of the requirements. Let's hope everyone follows them! Thank you for all the effort you're putting into this.

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  12. SharonApril 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I'm in also! Will probably send 2 sets. Excited for this and your tutorial.

    logian@aol.com

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  13. LauraApril 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I'd like to join too.

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  14. KarenApril 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hi, I'm in the UK and thinking of taking part, how does the postage thing work? Can I put british stamps in for the return postage???
    kazwee75@hotmail.com
    Thanks :o)

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  15. Jcmar10April 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I want to join in!

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  16. BeckyApril 30, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Count me in please. 2 sets, blarma2001@yahoo.com

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  17. Cindy AndersonApril 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I would like to participate in your I spy swap. I can send 1 set.
    cindyganderson@comcast.net

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  18. Mother of FiveApril 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I am definitely in.... So excited. Not sure if my email is on my blog... so here it it is... Adams3sons@sbcglobal.net thanks.

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  19. ScrappyStuffMay 1, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Looking fw to it ~ let me know if you need to know how many sets, i'm going to dig through my STASH and check my quantity's/yardage as per how many! ... print sizes ...
    GREAT IDEA!

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  20. PattyMay 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    What fun! I'm in for two sets.

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  21. NanabananaMay 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Count me in! I will do two sets. Thanks for organizing this. Sounds fun.

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  22. LauraMay 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I will if you don't mind an Australian post pack!

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  23. Merry MerryMay 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Would love to be part of this! I have a 3 year old grandson, and a granddaughter due in July! Please count me in! Thanks for insisting on quilt store fabric, too.

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  24. CatMay 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I'd love to join in, however, can't work out the postage thing due to living in New Zealand?!

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  25. MelissaMay 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Oh fun! Count me in!

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  26. stitchinpennyMay 2, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I have a few fabrics from which I could cut some I spy squares, but I don't want to make an I spy quilt. If you are interested I will send some squares from each of the 3 or fabrics which could work for that. They are quilting fabric that could possibly be used to expand some of the 20 square kits you are swapping.

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  27. KateMay 2, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Sounds like fun! I'd love to participate with 2 sets of blocks. Thanks for organizing this!

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  28. RaechelMay 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I would like to participate, with 2 sets! makershands@gmail.com

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  29. Nancy D.May 2, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I'd like to participate.

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  30. anneMay 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I would like to participate! First timer so thanks for the great directions. I still need to shop, but I am thinking about 3 sets. Thanks!

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  31. lindarooMay 2, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I have an Alexander Henry "eyes of the jungle" print from 1999, from which I can fussy cut monkeys, cheetahs, parrots. If this is agreeable, I'd love to participate.
    Also wondering if we can request inclusion/exclusion of pink/girly fabrics?

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  32. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Gosh I have missed a lot in the past few days!
    I would love to participate!

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  33. Dirt Road QuilterMay 3, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Oh! May I play please?! That sounds like so much fun!

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  34. TerriMay 3, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I've been making I Spies for a while, and would love some new motifs to work with. Sign me up! I'll be cutting this PM.

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  35. Sandy (tangled_threads)May 3, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Ready to start cutting. This is my first I Spy and I'm excited about it.

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  36. Live a Colorful LifeMay 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    yes, sign me up for two sets.

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  37. Library Gal QuiltsMay 4, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Yes I would love to play! This is my official comment! Thanks! Pam in Chico

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  38. blwolffMay 4, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I would like to swap two sets. Thanks for organizing.
    email: blwolff(at)me(dot)com
    brandie

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  39. JeanieMay 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I would love to participate in this fun swap! My email is jeanhmaher(at)yahoo(dot)com. Thanks for hosting :)

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  40. ShellyMay 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I would like to play please. Please use e-mail msmadhatter(at)hotmail(dot)com.

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  41. SaraMay 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I would like to play as well, if you're still taking on new participants. 2 sets, please.
    sames5 at verizon dot net
    Thanks for organizing this swap. Having organized others, I know hoe much work is involved and I appreciate all your efforts.

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  42. JulieMay 5, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Just read the scoop on your swap and I would love to play along! My email is the7lundys@comcast.net. THANKS!

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  43. mtnquiltrMay 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Yes, I'd like to be included. I'd like to do 2 sets please. I can't wait to start making my I Spy quilt!
    Sue
    srand2(at)telus(dot)net

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  44. Parthena's Creative LifeMay 7, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Carla,
    I'd like in too if possible! I'll send two sets.
    Parthena

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  45. anneMay 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    May I participate?

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  46. lizMay 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I would like to join in the fun. I have tons of suitable fabric but it is all prewashed so I will have to run to the store.

    Are you able to tell us the motifs you have already received/ are expecting?

    you can reach me at flanz(at)cox(dot)net
    thank you!

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  47. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I would love to participate. I think I've changed my profile to allow you to reply back.

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  48. JenniferMay 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I'd like to join the swap!

    orders at youmansfamily dot com

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  49. ThereseMay 23, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Carla! I'd love to join in with two sets. This will be fun!

    therese.ramsey@gmail.com

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  50. RachelMay 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I'd like to participate. Count me in for 4 sets. In return could I get 2 matching sets back? thanks! (I think you can reply back but just in case my email is rmlitton@gmail.com)

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  51. Mrs. Trivedi-ZiembaMay 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Carla,

    I would like to swap six sets. They do not need to match but will be ok if they match. My email is
    TrivediZiemba@ gmail.com

    I do not have a blog or website yet. Thanks

    Purvi

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    1. Mrs. Trivedi-ZiembaMay 10, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      Carla,

      My address is TrivediZiemba@gmail.com

      Thanks.

      Purvi

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  52. AlexandraJune 2, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Hi, I'd like to participate but I live in France. I can send you my charms but I can't include postage... I can include US cash in the envelope? Let me know how to proceed!
    alexandramongno at gmail dot com

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    1. AlexandraJune 2, 2012 at 3:18 AM

      oops, just looked at my calendar and realized it's too late to participate =(

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