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honor the equinox embriodery swap

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Group:wild waldorf
Swap Coordinator:maltagirl (contact)
Swap categories: Nature  Seasonal  Embroidery 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 28, 2009
Date items must be sent by:March 20, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

We did this once before and I really love the piece I received! So lets do it again in honor of the spring equinox.

the images can be anything that relates to spring for you!

This is a nice simple embroidery swap. You will stitch 2 'penny squares' approx 6"x6" in size and send them to your partner. Nothing fancy, just a nice simple swap to welcome back the light days.

Whats a penny square? "In America, dry goods stores sold 6 inch muslin squares marked with a variety of designs for a penny each. These "penny squares" are often seen incorporated into old Redwork bedspreads and linens. The patterns are usually simple line drawings."

as some people are working on these squares for a redwork quilt, please list your preference below. red work or anything goes!

as always, i will be checking profiles before assigning partners. Groups rules require a 4.9 for participation and a good history!

Discussion

cypress 02/14/2009 #

Ack! Drat my newbie status!!! If the planets align and my other swaps get rated before the sign-up deadline for this, I'll be so happy! This is right up my ally :)

moongloe 02/15/2009 #

shan can you explain the penny square thing to me in more detail? i'm confused.

Mom2blu 02/17/2009 #

oh I love this, only I think I'm embroidery/hand sewing overboard right now! lol

for designs though things like flowers, suns, budding trees, that kinda stuff???

luckily I have a few more days to decide!

cypress 02/24/2009 #

I have a few swaps under my belt now...and a few ratings have come in...I hope I'm approved to join this swap :) Got my needle warmed up and my floss ready....

maltagirl 02/28/2009 #

penny squares are simply 6 x 6 inch squares, usually on white muslin or other white cotton fabric. they were then sewn into quilts etc.

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