Thursday, June 15, 2017

Slab Swap

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I was asked by some fellow to bloggers to join in a block swap. I haven't taken part in a block swap in ages so I thought I'd give it a try! I was told we were making "slab" blocks. I had to google it to make sure it was a block I could make! There are 5 of us in the swap. We each asked for specific colors and sizes. I asked for a pink/green block that finished at 10 inches square. 

Dawn made the squares at the top of this post. Aren't they pretty?! I just love them. I was thinking of making a table runner.The fabrics are perfect. Dawn blogs at sewyouquilt2 and  you can find it here. I love her blog. There's always something fun going on!

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Julierose sent me this beauty! One of the fabrics looks like Little Red Riding Hood dolls, So cute! She made her block a little larger but I can always trim it down. These blocks are fast but so fun to look at the various fabrics. You can find Julierose's blog at julierosequilts. She's very artistic and I love to see what she's working on. 

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This last block was made by Jacky. She doesn't have a blog but she does have some gorgeous pink and green fabrics! Another lovely block for me! Such fun! I really looked forward to receiving mail! Each envelope I received held a surprise for me!

My slabs have all been mailed. I like symmetry and straight lines so I did the best I could! It was fun to play in the scrap bag and  put together some nice fabrics. Thanks for asking me to participate!

6 comments:

  1. Isn't this fun--I love my blocks too...great jumping off place for a piece...have a great weekend...looking forward to seeing what comes from these..hugs, Julierose

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  2. Looks like fun! I would have had to look up "slab blocks" too. Hope you took a photo of the blocks you made before you sent them out. :-)

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    1. It was a lot of fun! I will post pictures of my blocks as soon as everyone receives them. I almost forgot but I got the pictures!

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  3. Thanks for participating . it was FUN FUN FUN to get mail and see everyone's stash. love mine too! I am thinking a runner from my friends is fun!

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    1. Thanks so much! I was thinking of a runner too! They're perfect for that. Thanks for including me!

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