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If you wish to register a swap, or find out how to run one, email Kerry Morpeth

Click on one of the links below to find out more -

• Notice to swap organisers and swappers
• SCQ challenges
• Regular block swaps
• Regular fabric swaps
• One-off block swaps
• One-off fabric swaps
• Other swaps

Notice to swap organisers and swappers

If you wish to register a swap, or find out how to run one, contact Kerry Morpeth the swap coordinator.
Kerry's email: morpeth@hotkey.net.au

All SWAPPERS.....PLEASE note....when you receive your swaps do not thank everyone with an email to the list. If they have included their email address please reply to that address and if their is no address it probably means the swapper does not need to be thanked.However, if a label is attached then its good manners to say thank you privately to those whos' blocks you've received.

SCQ challenges

SCQ challenge II

Completed March 31 2004.

UFO challenge

OK, I have read several remarks about how people have done a New Year count of their UFOs. And some have even said they want to finish off a few UFOs before starting new projects.
OK we all know this is a mad thing to promise! But to encourage these mad people, I am once again opening the Great UFO Challenge.
Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to finish ONE UFO - yes, just the one, complete right down to the binding and label, by June 30. Six whole months to finish one UFO. C'mon, anyone can manage that!
Of course you can finish more than one.
In June I will set up a UFO challenge folder in the photos so people can share their triumphs. If you don't have access to a scanner, you can snail mail me a photo and I will scan it and put it up for you.
Now this is not meant to be interpreted as a criticism for having UFOs. I personally have about thirty quilts I am "working on" or that are just hanging about awaiting their turn. Often things are UFOs for a darn good reason, like we discovered foundation piecing is not for us, or we hate the colours. But if, like me, you are always making quilts for other people and never get to work on the ones for yourself, this is your chance to give your favourite UFO a deadline, so it will actually get worked on.
So let's get cracking on some of those projects hanging round like a bad smell..

Regular block swaps

Nine patch swap

Organiser: Ann-Maree Riley

This is an easy, centralised swap. You don't have to commit for the full year, & it's good for people new to patchwork or the group. Participate whenever the monthly theme appeals to you and you've got the time to make blocks. Send in your blocks, meet some lovely people, and accumulate blocks with a wide variety of fabrics. You can send your blocks in well in advance if you wish - you don't even have to wait until the relevant month arrives.

These are the remaining themes for 2003 and all of 2004.
Remember you only need one theme fabric to participate......

JANUARY 2004 - 1930's reproduction fabrics.....one of the most popular in the past. Use white or white on white for your 'other' fabric.

FEBRUARY 2004 - Blue and yellow (blue as the 'theme' fabric used in 5 squares, and yellow as the 'other' fabric used in 4 squares.

MARCH 2004 - Plaids

APRIL 2004 - Chickens - any fabric with chooks, roosters, eggs, chook wire etc

MAY 2004 - Citrus - lemons, lime and orange (and any colour fabric for the 'other')

JUNE 2004 - Vehicles - cars, trucks, bikes (push and motor)..one for the blokes!

JULY 2004 - Leaves - any size, shape or colour....another popular repeat!

AUGUST 2004 - Brights - ever popular

SEPTEMBER 2004 - Christmas

OCTOBER 2004 - Roses

NOVEMBER 2004 - Red, red wine.....think claret DMC 221...great to go with redwork

DECEMBER 2004 - No swap.....too busy shopping!!!

Layout: The top & bottom rows must read T O T (Theme, Other, Theme) and the middle row O T O. The completed block is 6" finished (6.5" unfinished). All fabric must be washed, 100% patchwork quality cotton (calico not to be used - will be returned).

Sets: A set is 10, and you can send up to 2 sets.". A fabric can not be repeated in more than 1 set, but you can mix up the fabrics within a set.Please note: you can participate in this swap with just one theme fabric! Most swappers make an entire set of 10 blocks using the same theme fabric and the same 'other' fabric. The swap works because I group your blocks with those of 10 other swappers. Each participant gives one of their blocks to the others in their group and receives one block from each of them. So even if you make all of your 10 blocks exactly the same, each of 10 other swappers will receive only one of your blocks. That's how variety is achieved in the swap. If you want to send in two sets, then you must use a different theme and 'other' fabric in your second set - no repeats from your first set.
"Other" Fabric: Any complementary fabric - patterned, tone on tone, homespun or quilters' muslin. If homespun, try to use the best quality available (not easy in country towns, I know - just do your best). Calico not allowed - blocks will be returned.

Due date: Send to me by the 15th of each month...you can even send in advance if you like...
Don't forget to put your return address on the envelope.
!! Please do not send thank yous to the SCQ list, if you like to respond please do so to the individuals. If their email is not included they probably do not wish to be contacted.
Ann-Maree Riley
131 St Johns Road
Bradbury NSW 2560
ph (02) 4626 5312

Labelling: Please put a label on the front of each block (it helps me if I have reswap). Labels are easy. Print or write your name and email address on a piece of paper, then sew to the corner of block, using largest stitch possible.

Packing: Put each set into a plastic bag (PLEASE put your name on the bag). I find that clean bags from the local vegie place great, - clip 1 corner to let the air out.
Return Envelope & Postage: Enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope with my return address on the back. Please write on it how many sets you have sent.
If you want me to use the same envelope, then enclose a stamped, self addressed label.

Overseas: We'll work out what to do re postage, depending on where you are.

Initial and theme swaps

Organiser: Pat Quinnell (02) 9833 1926
Email for List....SCQIS@yahoogroups.com.au

Initial swap 2004

Both the INITIAL swap and THEME swaps are a 12 month commitment so you really need to be sure that you are prepared to do a block a month for 12 months, so if you are considering an extended holiday in the next 12 months this is not the swap for you.
Both the Initial and Theme swaps run the same way.
Everyone is to supply their own background fabric for each block, you can get 9 blocks out of l metre of fabric and you will need approximately 1.5 metres for the 12 blocks.
All fabric is to be 100% cotton, so wash and iron your fabrics and cut them in to 12 x 13” squares the extra .5” is to allow for fraying as these blocks get handled a lot and we have noticed that they tend to fray, you can even overlock the edges for extra support. You can have any size block you like but the maximum size is 13”
The Rules that must be followed are very important and are not harsh but to make each group run smoothly we need the rules to be taken seriously.

1. ALWAYS email to your sendee and the digest that you have posted off a swap to them.
2. ALWAYS email to your sender and the digest that you have received a swap off them.
3. ALWAYS if you are running late and cannot make the monthly deadline email to your sendee and the digest to say you are going to be late.
4. If you are sick, or there has been a major disruption to your life and you find that you cannot do your blocks for a while then let the digest know and myself and I can find someone to do the blocks for you.

These rules are simple but need to be followed to allow each group to run smoothly without hic cups.

Initial swap

After you have cut out your fabric on one of the blocks appliqué, piece or embrodier your initial. Eg. P for Patricia. Examples are on the photo section on SCQIS.
When you have completed your initial then post it along with the other 11 blank blocks to the next person on the list, you might like to include a small note book for the other members of your group to write down a little about themselves and what they did for you.
Then you will receive a swap each month and on the blank blocks you do something starting with the letter of the swap you have been sent eg. You get Suzanne’s swap and you do maybe a Sunbonnet Sue.
This continues on for 12 months then you will receive your own swap back.

Theme swap

After you have cut out your fabric on one of the blocks appliqué,piece or embrodier your theme eg. Buildings you might do a house and then when completed your theme block send it along with the other blank ll blocks to the next person on the list, you might include a small note book for other members of your group to write down a little about themselves and what they did for you. Then you will receive a swap each month and on the blank bocks you do a block with the theme of the swap you have been sent eg. You might get Suzanne’s swap and she wants angels so you do an angel .
This continues on for 12 months then you will receive your own swap back.

Things to do for both swaps

Attach a small piece of calico or homespun with your name and what you did and attach it with big stitches to a corner of the blocks you do.
Everyone who signs up to do a swap will be invited to join SCQIS (Southern Cross Quilters Initial Swaps) this way emails can be sent to our group and not to scquilters.

Redwork swap

You do a redwork theme and then pass it on etc etc.
Raggedy Anne and Andy swap.
Everyone does Raggedy Anne and Andy. could be redwork or applique.
I am thinking of a Christmas swap which would run for 9 months also. so only 9 people per swap for this one.

Regular fabric swaps

Charm square swap

Organiser: Marie Taylor

• Due date - For EVERY MONTH is the last day of each month.
• Fabric - Fabric is to be ( 100% cotton ) washed.
• Fabric size - 6.5 inches By 6.5 inches.
• Sets - You can send in 5 (five) set's. Each set of 5 to be the same fabric. But each set to be in different fabrics, so you will have 25 squares in total. Please trim off all salvage.
• Postage -Include another postbag the same as you have used to send & place inside your parcel self-addressed for safe return to you.
• If bag can be re-cycled please include self-addressed label which can be attached to front of bag. Please also write recycle on the opening of the bag so I know to reuse it.
• If you want to send more than one months block's at a time, you can. You will need to include separate envelopes with the correct postage on them for each months swap included in the parcel.
• For overseas swappers please email me and we will work out the postage. Maybe some f/qers for me and I pay your postage.
• Colours
  July - lets go prospecting, any material with gold, silver or bronze
  August - abstract pattern
  September - any tone on tone (increase with this month only to 50 charm squares)
  October - yellows
  November – brights , summery colours
• Send to -
  "Fabric swap"
  C/- Marie Taylor
  6 Rogers Street
  Maryborough
  Vic. 3465

2.5 inch strip swap

Organiser: Anne Semmens

There is no need to sign up for this swap, tho it would be appreciated if you could email me when you post so that I may expect your scquishie!!

• Swap is monthly, calender monthly, so have them in by the end of the month. We start next month (October)
• Fabric should be the colour specified for that month, and must read that colour from a metre away.
• Sets are in two parts:
  a) a multi coloured print that has three or more colours in it, and
  b) a tone on tone (no plains) of that months colour.
• 1/2 metre of fabric with yield 7 x 2.5" strips, selvedge to selvedge, one to keep and six to swap. You do not have to send in six of the same strips, just no more than 6!
  Same with the Tone on Tone fabric, 1/2 metre will yield 7 strips, one to keep and six to swap, again you do not need six of the same if you have a handy stash!!
• These are the colours for swap:
  May: White
  June: Cream
  July: Brights
  August: Pastels
  September: Yellow
  October: Brown
  January 2004: Blue
  February: Purple
  March: Green
• Fabric MUST be 100% cotton and pre washed.
• Any fabric that does not meet requirements will be returned.
• Attach your name and email addres to all 12 strips and put in one zip lock bag and send to:
  Anne Semmens
  9 Minton Close
  Morisset East NSW 2264
  Please enclose a return envelope with the same amount of postage on it as the one you sent it in, stamps please, not the print out thingys. Overseas swappers please email me re postage.
• Please thank swappers individually, not on the list, same as all other swaps. If the sender hasn't included a note with their details, they don't wish to be thanked.
• Any questions? Please email me.

One-off block swaps

None currently running

One-off fabric swaps

None currently running

Other swaps

Birthday Block Binge

Closed - watch for announcements on SCQ.