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General Swap Rules
These are the guide lines you must follow when
joining a swap on CFQG:
1. Everyone is welcome to
join a swap of their choosing.
2. If you would like to join
a swap, please sign up on the swap page under the correct swap name.
3. Once you have joined a
swap. and it has started, you must post on the swap
page when you send your blocks.
4. When the hostess
receives your blocks, she will post that she has them. This will let all
swappers know that their blocks made it to the hostess.
5. If you are having a
problem finishing your swap blocks, you must notify the hostess as soon as
possible so that someone can help you work out your problem or so that someone
can take your place in the swap.
6. All fabric used in
swaps MUST be good quality,
100% cotton. No thin or light weight
fabric will be accepted - they will be returned to you. This makes for a happy swap!
7. All blocks are to be
the color and size required for the swap. Please
double check all measurements before sending your blocks. No one likes to
receive a block that measures 12 inches when it was suppose to be 12.5 inches.
8. All blocks should be
placed in zip lock bags with a card that has the hostess' name and address on
one side and your name and address on the other side. When sending your blocks
out, have card turned with hostess' name showing. When the hostess sends your
blocks back, she will turn the card over, showing your name and address.
9. Please mark all your
blocks with your board name so those receiving them will know who made them.
This can be a return address sticker or even a piece of freezer paper ironed on
to each block with your name on it.
10. You MUST
include a SASE(stamped, self-addressed envelope) with your swap blocks so that your blocks can
be returned to you. Please be sure the post office applies stamps and does not
meter the return envelope. Your hostess
is not responsible for the return postage. If you do not send a SASE with your
swap blocks, your new blocks will not be returned to you till the hostess
receives postage. No Exceptions!
11. Please include a fabric sheet (i.e. Bounce)
in the zip lock bag with your blocks.
12. Please follow all the guide lines for a
successful swap.
A note:
I know
some of these rules may sound a little harsh, but they all help a swap run
smoothly.
I have
read comments and emails from a number of new quilters that joining a swap
makes them very apprehensive: do I know enough to complete the block, is my
piecing accurate enough and what will I do if someone doesn't like what I
send??? But everyone should remember
that we were all newbies at one time, and there has
to be a first block and a first swap for everyone!
There are
a number of things everyone can do that will help you with your swap. Be sure
and double or triple check the size of the block you are sending. If it is the wrong size, the recipient will
have trouble joining it to the rest of the blocks. Double check that you are following the
color choices called
for. Did the Hostess call
for white on white (WOW) or off white? If it was WOW, then don't use plain
white. If you have any question about
the fabric you are planning on using, then contact the Hostess That's why she is there. It's easier to talk
to the Hostess, then send the wrong blocks and have them returned to you.
Press
your seams as you go. Not only does it
make the block assembly easier for you, it helps the recipient as well because
she doesn't have to take the time to press your block. I use a light starch when I am assembling my
blocks. When I have seams to match up, I use lots of pins.
Be sure
and package your blocks properly and include the SASE.
The most
important thing to remember about the swap is to have FUN!!!
Here's a
little something for everyone to think about -
"I've been stressing myself out doing the blocks for this
swap. I'm a little
nervous about this swap. So, in the interests of my sanity, I'd like to
tell
you all:
I did my best on these blocks. My best may not be perfect. Therefore,
if you
receive one of my blocks and you:
a. don't like the fabrics I chose
b. don't think my workmanship is "up to snuff"
c. don't want to use my "ugly"
block on your quilt, then please feel free to:
1)
throw it out
2)
take it
apart and restitch it
3)
use it on
the back
4)
make a pot
holder out of it
or
5)
give it away
But, please don't feel obligated to tell me about it! Lie, prevaricate, look at it sideways,
standing on your head with your eyes crossed, or what ever it takes to say:
"thanks for the lovely block".
In exchange for your total lack of honesty, I promise... to improve with each new swap I join,
to use the other blocks I receive as a guide and that if your block
arrives on a day when I am so cranky even Kaye Wood couldn't piece a block to
suit me, I shall put it aside and look at it again when hormones have calmed
down and find the beauty in your hard work. I know I am going to love whatever
you send, “cause
you all sent it"
Lottery Block Swap Rules
The Lottery will run for 12 months, ending
December 31.
All blocks should be sent to the lottery
hostess. You do not need to send a SASE with your lottery blocks. If you should
win the lottery, when you receive your package, please send a check or money order
to the hostess for the amount it cost her to mail your package. She is paying
for the postage out of her own pocket. If you do not refund the postage, you
will be banned from ALL swaps.
1. Anyone may join the
lottery swap at any time.
2. You DO NOT have to do
all 12 months.
3. You must make the
pattern selected for the month you are sending blocks.
4. You must send at least
one block and no more than six blocks.
5. You must follow the
color choice picked for the month you are sending blocks.
6. If you are making more
than one block, each block may be from a different fabric.
7. All blocks must meet
size requirements.
8. All blocks must be
received by the hostess by
9. All winners are
required to make at least one block for the next month lottery.
10. You will get your name
in the hat one time for each block you send. If you send 2 blocks, your name
goes in twice, 6 blocks and your name goes in 6 times. Hostess will have a
family member draw winners names.
11. The number of blocks you can win will depend
on the number of blocks received by the hostess. If the hostess receives 30
blocks or less, there will be one winner; more than 30 blocks but less than 61,
there will be 2 winners. If she receives 90 blocks there will be 3 winners. So,
the number of winners will depend on the number of blocks received.
12. All blocks must meet
the color and size requirements stated or they will be returned to you.
FQ Lottery Swap Rules
The
Lottery will run for 9 months, ending December 31.
All FQ's should be sent to the lottery hostess. You do
not need to send a SASE with your lottery FQ's If
you should win the lottery, when you receive your package, please send a check
or money order to the hostess for the amount it cost her to mail your package.
She is paying for the postage out of her own pocket. If you do not
refund the postage, you will be banned from ALL swaps. It is highly recommended
to add a Confirmation number, which at the moment is .50.
1. Anyone may join the lottery swap at any time.
2. You DO NOT have to do all 9 months.
3. You must send at least one FQ and no more than six FQ's
4. You must follow the color choice or theme picked for the month you are
sending FQ's
5. If you are sending more than one FQ, each FQ may be from a different fabric
or no more than 4 of the same.
6. All FQ's must be received by the hostess by
7. All winners are required to send at least one FQ for the next month lottery.
8. You will get your name in the hat one time for each FQ you send. If you send
2 FQ's your name goes in twice, 6 FQ's and your name goes in 6 times. Hostess
will have a family member draw winners names.
9. The number of FQ's you can win will depend on the number received by the
hostess.
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