Welcome to the #polaroidgreetingswap3! This includes all the vital information for this swap, so please read it carefully.
Group emails will be sent by your group leader (aka swap mama for new swappers). I encourage you to print that list, and check off people as you mail blocks and receive them.
Swap details:
* Groups: You will be assigned to a group of 12. That means you need to make a total of 22 blocks that you'll mail to 11 people.
* Blocks: Make your blocks with quality quilting cotton. Any solid white is fine. When possible, try to follow a partner's preference for colour or designer, if they gave them. If they said "surprise me," make a block you'd love to receive!
* Greeting card: Each block should be mailed in a greeting card with a handwritten note inside. This is the fun and unique part of this swap, so please use quality cards and take time to write a nice message. Or if you're super crafty, consider making your own cards! It's not necessary, but it's a nice personal touch.
* Mailing: Mail all your blocks by June 30, 2018. You can send them all at once, or a few here and there over the month.
* Be cool. If you need to drop out of this swap for any reason, contact me immediately. It is not OK to accept blocks and not send them. Let's make this a fun experience for everyone!
* Share! Post photos on Instagram as you make and receive your blocks. Use the hashtag #polaroidgreetingswap3. Saying thanks is lovely! You will have the Instagram name of everyone in your group and can tag them on photos as your Polaroid greetings arrive.
How to make a Polaroid quilt block:
It's simple: Start with a 2.5" square. This is your "picture" and a great opportunity for fussy cutting or using those nice scraps you've been saving. Press all seams away from this centre block, and use 1/4" seam allowance. Sew a 1" x 2.5" white piece on each side. Sew a 1" x 3.5" white piece on the top. Sew a 1.5" by 3.5" strip on the bottom. Done! When you receive your blocks, trim them to 3" wide x 3.5" high and they're ready to use in a variety of projects. Don't trim before mailing.
Here's a good illustration on how to make the blocks borrowed from a previous swap.
Here's how to chain piece the blocks if you want to make them really quickly.
Here's a tutorial I wrote on how to finish your blocks with a shadow.
And here are a few ideas for what to do with the blocks you receive.
Here's a fun pillow I made with Polaroid blocks.
Polaroid Greeting Swap
Participants in the Polaroid Greeting Swap can find all the information they need about the swap here.
Monday, April 30, 2018
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Welcome to the Polaroid Greeting Swap!
Welcome to the #polaroidgreetingswap2! This includes all the vital information for this swap, so please read it carefully.
Group emails will be sent by your group leader (aka swap mama for new swappers). I encourage you to print that list, and check off people as you mail blocks and receive them.
Swap details:
* Groups: You will be assigned to a group of 11. That means you need to make a total of 20 blocks that you'll mail to 10 people.
* Blocks: Make your blocks with quality quilting cotton. Any solid white is fine. When possible, try to follow a partner's preference for colour or designer, if they gave them. If they said "surprise me," make a block you'd love to receive!
* Greeting card: Each block should be mailed in a greeting card with a handwritten note inside. This is the fun and unique part of this swap, so please use quality cards and take time to write a nice message. Or if you're super crafty, consider making your own cards! It's not necessary, but it's a nice personal touch.
* Mailing: Mail all your blocks by Jan. 31, 2017. You can send them all at once, or a few here and there over the next two months.
* Be cool. If you need to drop out of this swap for any reason, contact me immediately. It is not OK to accept blocks and not send them. Let's make this a fun experience for everyone!
* Share! Post photos on Instagram as you make and receive your blocks. Use the hashtag #polaroidgreetingswap2. Saying thanks is lovely! You will have the Instagram name of everyone in your group and can tag them on photos as your Polaroid greetings arrive.
How to make a Polaroid quilt block:
It's simple: Start with a 2.5" square. This is your "picture" and a great opportunity for fussy cutting or using those nice scraps you've been saving. Press all seams away from this centre block, and use 1/4" seam allowance. Sew a 1" x 2.5" white piece on each side. Sew a 1" x 3.5" white piece on the top. Sew a 1.5" by 3.5" strip on the bottom. Done! When you receive your blocks, trim them to 3" wide x 3.5" high and they're ready to use in a variety of projects. Don't trim before mailing.
Here's a good illustration on how to make the blocks borrowed from a previous swap.
Here's how to chain piece the blocks if you want to make them really quickly.
Here's a tutorial I wrote on how to finish your blocks with a shadow.
And here are a few ideas for what to do with the blocks you receive.
Here's a fun pillow I made with Polaroid blocks.
Group emails will be sent by your group leader (aka swap mama for new swappers). I encourage you to print that list, and check off people as you mail blocks and receive them.
Swap details:
* Groups: You will be assigned to a group of 11. That means you need to make a total of 20 blocks that you'll mail to 10 people.
* Blocks: Make your blocks with quality quilting cotton. Any solid white is fine. When possible, try to follow a partner's preference for colour or designer, if they gave them. If they said "surprise me," make a block you'd love to receive!
* Greeting card: Each block should be mailed in a greeting card with a handwritten note inside. This is the fun and unique part of this swap, so please use quality cards and take time to write a nice message. Or if you're super crafty, consider making your own cards! It's not necessary, but it's a nice personal touch.
* Mailing: Mail all your blocks by Jan. 31, 2017. You can send them all at once, or a few here and there over the next two months.
* Be cool. If you need to drop out of this swap for any reason, contact me immediately. It is not OK to accept blocks and not send them. Let's make this a fun experience for everyone!
* Share! Post photos on Instagram as you make and receive your blocks. Use the hashtag #polaroidgreetingswap2. Saying thanks is lovely! You will have the Instagram name of everyone in your group and can tag them on photos as your Polaroid greetings arrive.
How to make a Polaroid quilt block:
It's simple: Start with a 2.5" square. This is your "picture" and a great opportunity for fussy cutting or using those nice scraps you've been saving. Press all seams away from this centre block, and use 1/4" seam allowance. Sew a 1" x 2.5" white piece on each side. Sew a 1" x 3.5" white piece on the top. Sew a 1.5" by 3.5" strip on the bottom. Done! When you receive your blocks, trim them to 3" wide x 3.5" high and they're ready to use in a variety of projects. Don't trim before mailing.
Here's a good illustration on how to make the blocks borrowed from a previous swap.
Here's how to chain piece the blocks if you want to make them really quickly.
Here's a tutorial I wrote on how to finish your blocks with a shadow.
And here are a few ideas for what to do with the blocks you receive.
Here's a fun pillow I made with Polaroid blocks.
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