Monday, 26 October 2015

Final Birthday Swap Blocks

This weekend I needed to work on the final two blocks for the birthday swap that I am participating in with some online friends from a FB group that I belong to.  The idea behind the swap is that each of the participants create a block for each of the other ladies taking part and send it to them in time for their birthday month.  It has been a lot of fun and, as there are no birthdays for the month of December, the final two blocks needed to be sent off to arrive in time for the November birthdays.

For Annabella, Isle of Wight

 We are given the choice of colour that the recipient would like and the blocks are 12" finished.  I always take forever to decide which fabrics to use and which design of block to make, so I spent a very happy Saturday afternoon choosing both!!
For Carol, New Zealand

 In the end, I chose to make two 'Jacob's Ladder' blocks which were straightforward to make and I was pleased with the results.  

I also decided that I should add a little label to the back of the 'secret project' I have been working on, so I did that too.  Now both the blocks and the secret project are ready to put in the post.  It is just as well, as some of them have a long way to travel!!
From Claire, Lowestoft, United Kingdom

 By coincidence, I received another block to add to those I received for my birthday this morning.  This pretty block is from Claire.

 You can see all the birthday blocks that I have made and sent, as well as those that I have received on my 'Birthday Block Swap Page'. When I have received all my blocks I will be making them into a quilt which I am very excited about.  It will be lovely to have a quilt made from blocks which have come from all over the World! 
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16 comments:

  1. the girlfriend gap26 October 2015 at 12:43

    So much delight in the birthday blocks, I looked through them all again. Makes me want to make more quilts : ) Thanks for sharing. Janita

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    1. Christine B26 October 2015 at 18:40

      Thank you Janita! I have enjoyed making them and I am looking forward to putting my quilt together! xx

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  2. Magpie's Mumblings26 October 2015 at 14:02

    I really like the birthday block project - you are going to have a spectacular quilt - and so meaningful too.

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    1. Christine B26 October 2015 at 18:41

      Thank you Mary Anne! I am so looking forward to putting the quilt together it will be treasured!! xx

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  3. sunny26 October 2015 at 16:23

    You do such beautiful work, I'm sure the recipients are happy to receive something from you!!

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    1. Christine B26 October 2015 at 18:42

      Thank you Sunny! I have certainly enjoyed receiving my birthday blocks and I am looking forward to piecing them into a quilt! xx

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  4. Christine M26 October 2015 at 20:09

    Your blocks look great, Christine. I love your label. xx

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 11:12

      Thank you Christine! It has been such fun to be part of the swap! xx

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  5. Anonymous26 October 2015 at 22:06

    Hi Christine,i love your blocks,great label xx

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 11:12

      Thank you Shez! It is the first time I have labelled a quilt! Christine x

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  6. Leanne27 October 2015 at 01:33

    Such pretty blocks Christine.

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 11:13

      Thank you Leanne! It has been fun to participate in the swap! Christine x

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  7. Steffi27 October 2015 at 07:35

    Liebe Christine,
    der Swap ist eine schöne Idee, vor allem deine Blöcke sind auch sehr schön geworden!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 11:13

      Thank you Steffi! I have really enjoyed taking part and I am looking forward to being able to make my quilt! Christine x

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  8. Renee29 October 2015 at 15:47

    The birthday swap sounds fun! Your quilt will be a treasure. Lovely work on the ones you made. The label on your secret project is just too sweet.

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    1. Christine B29 October 2015 at 20:39

      Thank you Renee! It will be fun to be able to make up the quilt! Christine x

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