Hello everyone in the 2011 Birthday Block Exchange! This is Kristene, here to give you advanced notice of the upcoming birthdays for February. Remember, this year we are aiming to have everyone's blocks made and delivered on time - early is OK, but not 3 weeks after the birthday. Besides myself in Australia, there are a number of participants living in Canada, so sending early will ensure the block is received in time for the birthday. Each quilter can decide whether to keep them all to open on their actual birthday, or open them as they arrive. I was going to keep mine till the 15th this year - but my will power left after 2 days! It's given me more time to begin the next steps of transformation on the blocks. Anyway, here are the 3 birthdays for February 2011 Piece of Cake - Feb 12th - Kate (k8orlando) Ribbons & Bows - Feb 14th - Jeanne (sandlapper_rose) Make a Wish - Feb 26th - Deanna (faintheart) NB: Feb 14th is Jeanne's "unbirthday". this is her 2nd group so she decded to choose a different month since there were already many birthdays in March The above format is how each birthday will be entered for members to make their posts when they send their blocks and receivers to say the blocks have been received. Don't tag onto this post. Keep each quilters sent/received info together under their own heading. Kristene

We are now into May so I am posting to this so it can drop farther down on the list of topics.

Jeanne, I also noticed that there were no birthdays in June & was surprised too! I had worked so far ahead when the lists were first posted, & June may well be the month I (almost!) finish out the year. It's so nice to be able to go to my sewing room, pull out the next one due-already done!- & get it in the mail! I put a post-it note right above my cutting area w/the next due date on it--so I can't miss it:) This is my 1st yr doing Bday blocks & I was paranoid about missing one, so I'm a little OC about organization. Bday blocks have been so much fun! & I'm SO glad I am participating. Any newbies out there might want to watch the posts & be ready to sign up for next year. You will enjoy!!

Just giving everyone a reminder about the August birthdays in this year's birthday block exchange. Ribbons & Bows - None Make A Wish - Aug. 23- Marie (wynative) Piece of Cake - Aug. 26 - Pat (patti60) Do not reply to this thread. Individual threads will be posted for each of these quilters and that is where everyone should list when they send their blocks and when they are received. I will get those headings listed here about a month prior to their birthdays. Kristene will likely be the hostess for August. I am going to see the triplets again for part of the month. I'll be sure to post a picture of them when I get back. (If I forgot to list anyone, please let me know ASAP.) Jeanne