Lesley Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Would anyone be interested? It won't really clash with the Secret Easter Bunny thing because it will be so much easier...... I have a big stash of fabric and am fed up with looking at it - I thought it would be nice to swap a piece with someone else and, hopefully, find some inspiration. How about swapping just ONE metre of fabric - we can all come back and post a photo as and when we make something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ooh, yes, what a good idea! Do we then have to make something with the fabric and show it? Like the sound of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yes - make anything that takes your fancy! I'm happy to sort it all out - as long as no-one sends me anything orange of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yes - make anything that takes your fancy! I'm happy to sort it all out - as long as no-one sends me anything orange of course You can't specify what you want (or don't want!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 ...but it would be such a waste to send me orange fabric........ (well, you can't blame me for trying! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aunty e Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is very interesting - I have one of the world's largest stores of fabric of course Not helped by a little old lady, who used to be a seamstress, leaving me her entire stash a little while ago. I would be very happy to get fabric swapping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivihen Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 My tiny sewing room is bursting at the seams and I am trying very hard not to buy any more fabric. I should love to swap some, and you will be pleased to hear that I don't have any orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 - you're in then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 this sounds like a good plan i may join in with some of the fabric stashed in my wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bekibutton Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Oooh, I would definitely be keen on joining in! I would love the challenge of making something out of a random piece of fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Would anyone be interested? it will be so much easier...... No Lesley, who are you trying to kid, its really hard using fabric you haven't chosen. I like a challenge! Can I join in but I only get fat quaters so could I send 4 instead in shades of orange (joke about orange). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Can I join in but I only get fat quaters so could I send 4 instead - am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Er no I said I dont buy yards I only but in quarter yards (fat quarters to those in the know not big bums) so can I send 4 fat quarters Sorry spelt quarters wrong. Please can I join. pretty please I'll join my fat quarters together first. alright I'll go and buy a yard. then can I join in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I don't see why you couldn't send 4 quarters - but then it wouldn't be a secret......does it matter? ...and, why are they called fat quarters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Doh didn't think of that. Its because a yard/metre is cut in four thus + rather than in four strips across the width of the fabric. (you can have fat eighths and long eighths but I won't baffle you with science ) Decided to comply - now who would like a challenge with a length of leather or silk. (its alright I haven't got either ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If you buy 1/4 yard of fabric,you would normally get a long strip - 4 long strips would = 1 yard. A fat quarter is where the yard is cut in half lengthways, then widthways so you get a fat quarter, as opposed to a thin quarter. Is that about as clear as mud? It's a more useful shape for patchworking and crafts. Sorry, I posted before I realised Plum had already replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 That's alright - I understand perfectly now I didn't know if we were going to bother with keeping it secret? - Plum could then send whatever she wanted? I'm going to get Carl to draw all the names out and write a list - then each person will send to the next person on the list. I don't mind whether it is secret - although it could be fun trying to decide who sent what I'll wait another week to see if anyone else wants to join in and then sort out a list of names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 No keep it secret its fun working out. I can beg, borrow, steal or even find some fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 No keep it secret its fun working out. I can beg, borrow, steal or even find some fabric. We'll all know your house then - the one where the curtains have a big hole cut in them! I'll leave this for another week - remind me if i forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Yes and bits cut out of OH shirts and ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMS Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 If I'm not too late, please may I join in? Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 The more the merrier! I will sort out the details this week - I want to sow seeds this weekend instead...........off to the polytunnel......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Right!! - I sowed the seeds.....and most of them are up now - but now I'm back The list I have is........ Me Snowy Auntye Vivihen lost-sheep? bekibutton Plum AMS Craftyhunnypie added If you're still interested would you PM me your address and I'll get Carl to make a random list and then let each one of you have an address to send fabric to....... ....and, is anyone else interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'll check with Lost-Sheep (my ED) and get her to PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
