September and October rows

When I received the blocks from the September swap, I got blocks from #1 and #3 patterns. I wanted to have one of each, so made a #2 and a #4 to go with them, then sewed them together. Buttons will go where there are no knobs. (the #2 block I measured wrong and so had to add another strip to the top left, so it looks a little different than the original pattern. :-) ). The #3 block is a beautiful green, but it just does not show up well in the picture.

The October row is also missing the centers until the quilt is complete. Don't want to add them until it is quilted.

I am excited to get the November drawing and sharing done and the December instructions and blocks. Those will be added as the time comes. Now I have to decide what to put as spacers between the rows. Such a variety of colors will need some contemplation to choose what will enhance the blocks.

Blocks Mailed from Cleveland Utah

# 1 and #39 dropped in the mail today for Daryl and Betty.  The other two will be hand delivered this week.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Well, everyone is a winner because everyone gets a block!

Blocks need to be mailed no later than Monday, October 6th.  If your block is headed to or from Australia, please send it sooner.  

Emails with mailing addresses will be sent out this afternoon.

I listed all names alphabetically, put the numbers 1-39 into the Random.org app, and this is the order it generated.  

It just so happens that Jo drew two of Felicity's identical blocks, so I did a random number generator to determine which number to trade with.  It drew number 28 so I traded positions with numbers 28 and 6.

Find your name in the recipient list (below) and write down the machine number you will receive.  The person who made the block is listed in the "sender" list.

Next, look through the photos below to find YOUR MACHINE - YAY!  Keep scrolling.  There is a gap.

The blocks are listed in order by number as I received them either by a blog post or by email. 

A fast way to view your new machine up close is to click on the name of the maker under "Links to Participant Posts" at the bottom of the right side bar.

Another swap block from Deana

I have decided to add this one to the list.  It will be number 39.

I will be changing the thread color before it leaves because it blends in too much with the spool color.

It is hard to let them go, but I figure that I can always make a duplicate because I have the fabrics to do it.

Machine 3

I really debated on this one. 
This one is to swap.

Cindy's swap block plus 3 keeper blocks to show

Hi. My blocks are below. I'm swapping the Salmon and green block. The rest are mine as I made some errors on the blocks. The one I'm swapping is the best out of the four I made, although it's still not perfect. I will try my best again next month, and hopefully do better. I love bright, clear colors, as you can see. 

Pedal Pusher is for the swap.

These three are keepers.

Liz has a sewing machine to swap!

It is not yet the witching hour, so here is my block. Doing the block was fun, but figuring out how to get the picture was not. Ended up taking it with my computer camera, so the colors are terrible. The block is a pretty drab green with salmon aqua and blue flowers.

Susan: Embellished Update

Machine is now threaded! I was cutting apart some plaid thrift store shirts and the tag in one of them was a ribbon that seemed meant for this machine, even the print color being right! So here's what will actually be mailed to whomever gets block 22.

Good Vibrations are coming from Linda and Denise

Add these two blocks to the list for the swap.

Linda's Block

Denise's Block

Marilyn's block

Marilyn emailed me this darling sewing machine! This is the block she will swap for this month.

3 Blocks to Swap

This has been a really fun and learning experience. This is the first time I have needle turned applique, and I might add - "Loved It". Here are the three blocks I will be swapping with you. I have seen all the blocks posted and I think they are all so unique and it looks like everyone is really putting a great effort into fabric selection and quality. 

"Sewing Basket"

Jubilee

The following three blocks I will be keeping

I can not wait to see what I end up with. I hope who ever gets my offerings enjoys them.
Take care everyone! Get ready to "Rotary".

Jules McTools

Good Vibratioin block from Frances.

I am attaching a copy of  my September sewing machine block for exchange. It has been a learning  experiene because it has been a long time since I attempted hand applique. Thank you. It was fun.

Looking forward to Octobers pattern.

Frances

TeatimeCreations

Lyn's swap block

Blocks are numbered in preparation for the random swap!

The blocks are listed in order by number as I received them either by a blog post or by email.  On Wednesday, October 1st, I will use an online random organizer app to reorder them randomly.  Each of your names will be listed alphabetically and matched up with the randomized number order to determine which block you get.  Those who made more than one block will have their names listed for each block they made.  For example, Ann made 4 blocks so her name will be listed four times and she will receive 4 blocks in return.  

 I will update these photos as new blocks are made from members.  You can find the post updated in the link in the sidebar.  I am aware of three more participants who have blocks nearly ready to post.  Two were struggling because of the correction I made to Machine 3 and the other has not yet decided which one she wants to give away.  There are still 11 more members who signed up but have not posted blocks yet, so the numbers could still rise over the next couple of days.

Everyone who finishes a block for swapping by midnight, September 30th, will receive the next month's pattern for free.  I am SO EXCITED to see which cute little machine I will get.  They are all darling! 


One more thing...please check the sidebar and let me know if I have made any errors in who made blocks and the number of blocks you have made.

Thank you for participating!

moira -2 completed blocks for September.

Finished off my block this afternoon and got the buttons onto both blocks before heading into work at the store.

Top block is the one I'm swapping, and the bottom one is mine.  Yes it looks a wee bit different and that would because I forgot to attach one section before fusing the body on.   Good thing i'd planned on keeping it.....lol.

Sewing machine blocks

This is the block I will give to the swap:  The pink isn't really that bright of a fabric as this picture shows.

 This is the block I will keep because it was my "practice" block.

Sewing machine #6: Cathy

I finished up my last sewing machine block today.

This is another one I'm keeping.  Can't wait to get these all put together!

Moira - block for swapping done.....

Got my block for swapping this month done!   Being sick all of the month made me later than I would have liked to be.   I still want to make one for me, but I won't be hand appliquing the machine body down, instead I'll use fusible applique and a buttonhole stitch for it.  I still need to get the dial on there, but haven't decided whether I'm going to applique something or use a big button......hmmmm.

Edith's Good Vibrations Block

I have an update on my block - I'm just one of those people who can't leave well enough alone :)  I've attached it.

Susan: One Machine to Swap

I have made two, but one is not sewn down, and I didn't use the swap rules. I'll be appliqueing it by machine with a buttonhole stitch. This is the one for swapping, with hand applique. I do plan to stitch in the thread lines, but that will be next week. Just like in real life, the table under my machine is slightly tilted. =P