Saturday, May 7, 2011

ABC I Spy Swap

I've been waiting to host this and decided I'm ready to jump into hosting another swap.

Here's the details.
I'd like to have the fabric mailed to me by June 6th. That should give us lots of time to shop. If I get everyone's fabric sooner, I'll send it then.

This is an ABC I-Spy swap.
Each person picks a letter, find a fabric for that letter (ie c-Cat, L-lizard, I-ice cream, A-apple etc).
Cut 26 5" squares (I know it's more yardage than 4" but then we get better pictures)
Send them to me
Once all 26 letters have been sent to me, I'll send you back a complete A-Z set.
Make a quilt, make a letter book...just have fun!
Leave a comment about what letter you want, block preference and your email!!

You are welcome to sign up for more than one letter.

Here's what we have so far-
(PS. If you're willing to take the tricky letter of X or Q, I'll add 20 extra I-Spy 4" squares from my stash to your alphabet package. I think there is xray animal fabric called xray animals, it has dentist animals holding up the xray of themselves. )

a-Alisha
b-Manda
c-Chiska
d-Badquilter
e-Heather
f-Those-Pickles
g-Linda
h-Janet
i-June
j-Alisha
k-Jen
l-Stephanie
m-Care
n-Beth
oLinzyallen
p-La Yen
q-Nutella
rI♥thesecrazykids
s-Nutella N
t-Stacey
u-Linnea
v-June
wTori
x-Chiska
y-janellemccann
z-Stacey

I'll email more info once we have the 25 (+me) ready!

Here's some examples (of what you can do with the squares afterwards)

http://obsessivelystitching.blogspot.com/2010/01/abc-book-part-one-tutorial.html







http://www.flickr.com/photos/25678504@N05/4450837272/
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  1. BAD QuilterMay 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I'd love to do this swap as long as it's okay if I mail my squares out the week of May 22nd. I'm going away for 2 week, but I figure some people might need those weeks to shop and cut their fabric anyway.

    I'd like to take letter D! I'm guessing that because I'm the first to comment, none of the letter have been chose yet?

    Thanks!!!

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  2. Nutella NuttersonMay 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I would love S!

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  3. MandaMay 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This is genius! I'd love to join too, I'll take anything but Z or X.

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  4. linzyMay 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I want to join! Ill take o! Linzyallen at gmail thanks!!!

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  5. ToriMay 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I just received your email! Id love to join!
    Torirae.Creighton@blogspot.com
    Bestfamilycircus.blogspot.com
    Thanks for the invite!

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  6. Nutella NuttersonMay 7, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh, and I know it means more fabric, but 5" squares allows for a lot more of a print to show! And my email is nutellanut at gmail dot com

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  7. HeatherMay 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    makinofastar@aol.com
    I'd like to join... and I'd like the letter E!

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  8. alishaMay 7, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I would be in, but need to know the time frame, as I'm in Canada and it takes longer for me to get and mail fabric. I'm fine with any letter or size square. Thanks for letting me play
    Alisha
    alisha@netidea.com

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  9. MandaMay 7, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I forgot to leave my email. stayathomelibrarian@gmail.com- and I'd like "B" please.

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  10. BAD QuilterMay 8, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I also support 5" squares!!!

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  11. ChiskaMay 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I would love to play and add my vote to the 5 inch. Your options are so much better. I would like "C".

    Chiskag aht yahoo doat com

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  12. JanetMay 8, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    This sounds fun. Count me in. I have to agree...please no X...I have no idea what I could do with that letter. janetseipel@hotmail.com

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  13. I♥thesecrazykidsMay 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I would love to join. O or R for me please.
    bcgood83@yahoo.com

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  14. the mccann clanMay 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Count me in... I'll take Y. 5 inch squares are good for me too. Thanks!

    janellemccann at gmail dot com

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  15. Linda Big DMay 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    First I would like to clarify: we do a five inch square that contains a picture of the object that starts with that letter, correct? We don't hAve to cut out the fabric in the shape of the letter, correct? (your 2 photos do so, so that 's why I asked)

    If this is correct then I could take v or g.

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  16. ChiskaMay 9, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    If you'll let me sign up twice, I'll take "X" too.

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  17. CareMay 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I'll take M, and if you need me to take another spot I am totally game

    Thanks for hosting and doing the hard part! :o)

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  18. ThoseDarnPicklesMay 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I would love to join and I would like "F"
    Thanks for hosting this! I also vote 5" squares!
    thosedarnpickles at gmail dot com

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  19. Nutella NuttersonMay 9, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    For the extra squares offer, I'll switch to Q from S, or take both and get two sets. :-)

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  20. La YenMay 9, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I would love to sign up--has anyone taken P? Or whatever letter is left.

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  21. JuneMay 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I would love to sign up. I'm just not exactly sure how it works. You cut 26 5in squares, send them to you, then you ship 26 different letter squares back to me? Just pay shipping?

    Hedgerjune @ aol .com

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  22. LinneaMay 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    You pay the shipping both ways. I'll collect all the letters and send you back A-Z fabric.

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  23. TeachinAuntieMay 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I'll take L. (I'm Stacey C.'s friend.) I might be able to take a 2nd letter, but I'll have to go to the craft store & see what I can find. I don't want to commit & then have to special order something. I KNOW I can do L. My personal email is sgoetsch at cox dot net Thanks!

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  24. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I'd love to join in. What is left?
    ms.michelle22 (at) gmail.com

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  25. EmilyMay 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I'll take any letter that is left! Emilykolson@aim.com

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  26. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I just found your blog through Obsessively Stitching and would love to join in. Is there still room? I don't think anyone has signed up for "n"? My email is RascalMade at gmail dot com
    -I love the book idea!

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  27. sueMay 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Do you still have room- I would love to join if I can. sueellenhafen@yahoo.com. I love the idea of making an abc book.

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  28. ConnieMay 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Love this swap idea! Consider me an alternate :)

    Connie
    greenappleorchard at gmail dot com

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  29. CarrieMay 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    If anyone drops out, I'd love to join.

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  30. KatieMay 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I love this idea, let me know if anyone drops or you decide to do another one.
    mknield @ gmail .com

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  31. laurenMay 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    likewise...put me on the waiting list!!

    laurenjfrederick at gmail dot com

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  32. SewTaraMay 12, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I've wanted to do one of these for sooo long but I never make it in time to sign up :(
    Sounds like fun, love the ABC book idea, I've been making counting books so an ABC book is a great side kick for it!

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  33. SuburbanAppleMay 13, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I would love to be included! ambailley at gmail dot com.

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  34. JodieMay 18, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I would love to do this... let me know if you have an opening or do a second round. :)

    jodie at ct dot metrocast dot net

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