Would love to do this! I have seen cute swaps before where you have a "scavenger list" and the person's preferences.

Example 1. something green 2. something handmade 3. something sweet

Jen

Sounds like found - count me in as well....
Bill

I would love to do this!!Count me in!!

Sounds like it would be interesting, but I'm not sure what kind of items you mean. I ready to try. Jayne

Since I have never hosted a swap I looked back at the directions from previous swaps and came up with this:
The swap will be a handmade item
I want to make it simple so that all skill levels can participate
You can make anything you want but you have to use one of these two blocks in it:
SNOW CHURN BLOCK
{{!gwi}}(picture from QuiltersCache)
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowChurnBlock.html

SNOW BALL BLOCK
(picture from QuiltersCache)
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowballBlock.html

To help each other post ideas of what can be made with the block

Everyone gets to decide if they want a Christmas block or a Winter block. Post your choice on this thread.
The quilter/giver has the choice as to color, which block and what is made with the block.
Juvenile prints are ok

I will mix up the names and e-mail you your surprise swap partner between April 1st and April 5th
Packages need to be sent to your swap partner so that they arrive no later than July 15th.

I will start a new thread for you to post that you have mailed your surprise package (donÂt say to whom),
post when you have received your surprise package (it's ok at that point to reveal who sent you your surprise) and
post your pictures on this thread too. DonÂt forget the pictures. We all love to see pictures.

To sign up, post here and please e-mail me via the forum with your name, address, e-mail and forum name. I'll send a confirming e-mail to you directly so you have my direct e-mail. The last day to sign up will be April 1st.

I think (hope) that covers everything. Post if I missed anything or if you have any questions.

Suellen

When will the mail out deadline be?

What else do we need to include beside the handmade item? Also you are talking about making an item out of the block? Or just sending an unfinished block?

i am interested also - you can count me in. I might be a little slow but is this just a one-block swap thing - or it is something besides a block???

"When will the mail out deadline be?"
Packages need to be sent to your swap partner so that they arrive no later than July 15th.

"What else do we need to include beside the handmade item?"
I looked at other swaps to get this answer:
You can add something small to your package if you want but don't spend more than $10

"Also you are talking about making an item out of the block?"
Yes such as a
Potholder: http://quickquilts.com/curiss/704_bounty_potholder/
Small tote bag: http://home.howstuffworks.com/frequent-flowers-quilted-tote-bag-pattern.htm
Photo album cover: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ideas/projects/objectsgarmentsother/photoalbums_1.html
Pincushion: http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2007/11/02/stick-a-pin-in-itsewing-pincushions/
etc. . .
My idea is to make this swap simple and not very time consuming so that busy people and people involved in other swap can easily join in the fun.
Did I mention to KEEP IT SIMPLE?

Suellen

These are the quilters I have so far for this swap. Let me know if this is not right.
lockeb
robin1962-2008
nanajayne
mrseldoo

Please-email me via the forum with your name, address, e-mail and forum name. I'll send a confirming e-mail to you directly so you have my direct e-mail. The last day to sign up will be April 1st.

Suellen

Suellen,
Do we have to use one of those two blocks? Or could we use another if it is snow themed, like a snow flake or snow man?

Please be patient with me I haven't done a swap before.

My idea is to make this swap simple and not very time consuming so that busy people and people involved in other swap can easily join in the fun.
I want to keep this simple so that all skill levels can participate

1) The swap will be a handmade item such as a potholder, small tote, pincushion etc. . .
2) Everyone gets to decide if they want a Christmas theme or a Winter theme and post it on this thread.

THIS PART HAS CHANGED
3) The quilter has the choice as to color, block design and what is made with the block
>>>>>>>The question was posted asking if another block could be used. It would keep it
>>>>>>>simipler/easier if quilters get to make a block they are comfortable with.
>>>>>>>The Snow Churn and Snow Ball blocks will be only a suggestion

4) Juvenile prints are ok
5) You can add something small to your package if you want but don't spend more than $10
6) I will mix up the names and e-mail you your surprise swap partner between April 1st and April 5th
7) Packages need to be sent to your swap partner so that they arrive no later than July 15th.
8) I will start a new thread for you to post that you have mailed your surprise package (donÂt say to whom),
9) Post when you have received your surprise package (it's ok at that point to reveal who sent you your surprise)
10)Post your pictures on this thread too. DonÂt forget the pictures. We all love to see pictures.
11)To sign up, post here and please e-mail me via the forum with your name, address, e-mail and forum name.
12)I'll send a confirming e-mail to you directly so you have my direct e-mail.

13. The last day to sign up will be April 1st

Did I mention to KEEP IT SIMPLE?

Suellen

Hi Suellen,
I'm sorry - I'm going to pull myself out of this swap....I already have several swaps underway here and with another group...I think I'll stick to these for the moment - and will join more when these move further along.
Thanks for your understanding.
Bill

I started a new thread for the sign up list. The link to that thread is below
Suellen

Here is a link that might be useful: sign up thread