summer swaps

After swearing off swaps for so long, I found myself signing up for three this summer! I decided it was time to stretch my skills again by sewing for a partner's likes. And I got my wish. So far I've got two great partners, and they both have tastes pretty different from my own.

The first is Doll Quilt Swap 11. The rules are a bit different this round with no art quilts and a requirement of at least 6 blocks on the front. I've got teeny piecing planned. My partner loves bright, clean colors. Break out your sunglasses, because I've got them here!

I'm looking for something maybe a bit more mellow. Give me mustard over orange, and aqua over turquoise.



1. Triangles, 2. Squares quilt, 3. A year in scraps..., 4. from Helinaq, 5. squares!, 6. triangles, 7. Anniversary Crosses, 8. his rose garden is immaculate, 9. bag swap progress, 10. Yellow and Gray Triangles, 11. alphabet baby quilt, 12. YIP 365.341 :: Fish Baby Log Cabin, 13. Mini Quadrilateral Quilt, 14. The Art Quilt Collection, 15. Vivaldi finished, 16. Color Study: Nine Patch ~ 2002, 50"X50"

 My Pretty {little} Pouch Swap partner seems to love all things pretty. Pastel pinks, aquas, and greens are her absolute favorites from what I can tell. I haven't sewn with these colors in ages! And I think only on a baby quilt.

I'm looking for something a little less sweet. Um, more mustard please? 




1. #10, 2. flex frame pouch, 3. pretty little pouch front..., 4. his rose garden is immaculate, 5. head over heels quilt, 6. bag swap progress, 7. Yellow and Gray Triangles, 8. Untitled, 9. Rich cream clutch with applique abstract rose detail ... organic fabrics (1), 10. Mini Quadrilateral Quilt, 11. Hey Alice!, 12. table runner love., 13. Color Study: Log Cabin 2 ~ 2007, 14. the peaceful pincushion, 15. Andrea Block #2, 16. Concert Ukulele Bag

 

 The third swap I signed up for is For the Love of Solids. Sign ups are still open until they hit 100 participants, so hurry up and add your name! I was blown away by other members' mosaics and just couldn't resist adding my name. There is so much inspiration out there.



1. Triangles, 2. Squares quilt, 3. A year in scraps..., 4. from Helinaq, 5. squares!, 6. triangles, 7. Anniversary Crosses, 8. his rose garden is immaculate, 9. bag swap progress, 10. Yellow and Gray Triangles, 11. alphabet baby quilt, 12. YIP 365.341 :: Fish Baby Log Cabin, 13. Mini Quadrilateral Quilt, 14. The Art Quilt Collection, 15. Vivaldi finished, 16. Color Study: Nine Patch ~ 2002, 50"X50"


Any grand plans for the weekend? I've got a pretty long trail run tomorrow (um, 15 miles? Help!) and then some birthday celebrations with family on Sunday. We're definitely taking advantage of summer.