Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-26 15:16:13-04
  Count me in on whatever the plan is and I will catch up with all the reading soon. I love the ornament exchange and will gladly participate in any exchange.
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-20 05:57:26-04
  Welcome back, and I do bet going back to your home town is wonderful. I know it was for me many years ago. Enjoy being home. Debra
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-19 10:37:35-04
  Welcome back Jean, so happy for you your move was a good one. LOL Jo
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 23:01:45-04
  Hey Jean, Fantastic to have you back on the site. Makes up in a small way for not being able to visit you in person. Voyagers is not the same since you left.
  
  BUT, So pleased things are moving forward for you and you are settling back in to your old home town. Enjoy your new quilting group.
  
  Marilyn
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 18:11:06-04
  Thanks Diane, also thanks Ruth for the great welcome back.
  Cheers Jean
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 17:12:42-04
  
  We can now go crazy Jean Is back ...... Party time
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 15:12:42-04
  Welcome back Jean........ have your name on the swap list.
  Diane
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 13:45:09-04
  Hi All,
  This is the first time I have been able to get into the forum for months. Firstly I also would like to thank all of you for getting noodles christmas swap organised. It is like home comming for me now. Yesterday I had my first day at a Quilting group here, it is held in one of my old school rooms.Now today I have been able to get back into the group here, I am being looked after it seems.
  I am so happy to be back in my home towns again. Marilyn miss your visits.
  Now would love to join in this Birthday Block swap, if I may please.
  Oh its good to be back.
  Cheers
  Jean
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 11:14:11-04
  Ok here is my two bobs worth ... I vote for the bricks and stepping-stones one I emailed to you all. My thoughts are this we can enlarge the brick part to use up noodles i.e not 3.5 but 4.5 . And to keep portions balanced make them 7.5 or 8 long. The 2 squares become 2.5 . These can be strip pieced or if keen use lots of scraps up. This is very easy block and quick. Each person could nominate a preferred colour and off we go.
  I am also in favour of doing blocks that each person would prefer.
  
  Ok Let me know
  
  RuthPost edited by: struth, at: 2008/10/18 16:18
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-18 06:24:08-04
  Please include me in the birthday block shuffle! I love getting blocks already made! It will be truly fun. The Christmas block exchange was really fun (once I got on to how to paper piece that is!)
  BJ Malecha
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-17 23:54:10-04
  I would like to join the swap, I think though we need to say one block design like the friendship star from Chris's class. To me that is
  1. Symbolic
  2. Easy and
  3. Everyone has the instructions.
  Also you could do like Joyce said and get a few made in advance-I'm planning to sew for 2 months straight when we go to Phillip Island at Christmas-
  
  And on a completely different note, will try to post Jill's quilt photo
  
  Love
  
  Joy Post edited by: Joy of quilting, at: 2008/10/18 04:55
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-17 16:46:19-04
  You gals have been busy. I would like in too. Its good to decide on a type and get a few made and ready to post so we arent caught short.
  
  I dont really care which block we choose as long as it isnt paper piecing. I am done with that for awhile. The baskets and trees kind of put me off paper for now!
  
  I am so glad to see we are all still wanting to share with each other.
  Hugs, Anna
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-17 10:10:53-04
  Hi Diane,
  I would like to join in swap please.
  Sue
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-16 14:08:33-04
  Hi Ladies
  
  We have 9 girls who show interest in a B-day block exchange.
  
  like the idea of a given block so we can have some on hand.
  
  Would like to set a deadline date to sign up as Nov.20th
  as for a block how about a 12 crazy patch block or ?? ideas from you......... this would sure help use up some of our scraps. would like to start with Brithday's in 2009.
  
  DianePost edited by: Threads, at: 2008/10/16 19:11
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-15 17:09:46-04
  I would love to be in too.
  If we had a set size and a popular square picked, we could have some made early and be ready for the first persons birthday.
  I really like the idea of using our scraps and ending up with a scrappy quilt. Would be a great way to see what others have in their stash and we would be emptying our scrap containers. Joyce
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-15 17:18:15-04
  Love this idea and would love to take part too. It would be a help to get some made in advance so as not to be caught short of time.
  
  Joyce it would be good to think we were going to empty our scrap containers but I think most of us add more than we use.
  
  
  Marilyn
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-15 14:48:17-04
  I want in, but I will need a reminder too. I will have to put a huge list up on the wall so I have the blocks worked out ahead of time and in the mail. That mail thing is my problem. LOL
  Tennye
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 16:19:52-04
  LOVE IT !!!!! LOVE IT !!!! Diane.... Yes we would only be making for those that sign up so shouldn't be too hard. UNLESS there are lots in one month but hey if we have the list to go by then we have lots of notice. Suggestion Say Up to 19 names can go on a list. So if we end up with more start a 2nd or 3rd list as the need arises. So first in fist served..... PUT ME DOWN
  
  BUT I MY NEED A BIG JOLT of electricity when the dates comes around OH! I will be good and print up a huge list and put near my Kiddlets dates that way it will be in my face to remember.
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 13:05:43-04
  Hi all
  
  If this idea of a B-day exchange goes through.....
  we would not be using the existing birthday list...
  this would be a dif listing.... you would have to resister for the block exchange.
  
  any other ideas or questions..... fire away.
  
  Diane
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 11:04:55-04
  Diane, This isa great idea. Sign me up.
  
  Deb.
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 10:37:09-04
  Hi girls - just me again have an idea for block exchange.
  
  We could call it a Birthday Block Exchange.
  
  List your Birthday:
  Colors you want:
  Size block:
  Pattern if desired:
  
  This way it would give us time to do the blocks
  then sit back and when you B-day comes run to mail box to get your surprise.
  
  Let me know what you think????????
  
  DianePost edited by: Threads, at: 2008/10/14 15:39
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 10:39:49-04
  Sounds like fun Diane, but there are so many of us we would have to make blocks all the time and keep them moving every week almost. lol How could we ever keep up, I have to watch the post to know who is the birthday girl. I am bad with dates.
  Tennye
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 09:37:10-04
  Diane,
  
  Please add my name to the block list.
  
  Helena
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 07:32:49-04
  Keep the ideas coming..... like what I am hearing.
  
  
  
  Could have every one who is interested sign up like they did for Birthdays..... not really sure how to organize but I am sure others will have good ideas.
  
  Diane
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-14 02:57:56-04
  Love the idea of the block exchange. Yes I agree it should be on a one to one basis. We could even find out what we all would like, thus make different blocks for each other. Not to get bored that way.
  
  Maybe one would like butterflies then one a logcabin, or a star etc. could use up scraps. And everyone would have what they love from around the world.
  
  Pretty sure there will be many more ideas, but lets make it happen.
  
  
  Suzy
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-13 18:10:38-04
  OK OK OK There that is my 3 bobs worth!!!! I would dearly like to have an annual block swap. But like the Xmas swap I think we should all send one on one. Then no one is up for too much work. There are a lot of easy blocks that together look great.
  
  I have a churn dash quilt that was made in this way. It was given to me..Yes by a grateful parent...Yes i am very lucky. So I can send a picture of it if you would like to see it.
  
  Let Me Know
  
  Cheers Ruth
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-12 20:10:58-04
  Hi Everyone..... just going to put my two cents in.
  Thank you to all who organized and participated in the noodle shuffle..... also a BIG thank you to Ruth for organizing the ornament quilt block exchange.
  Maybe we should think about doing a once a year block exchange..... Lets here some input.......
  Or what other ideas can you come up with??????
  Diane
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-12 15:48:15-04
  It has been a pleasure for me to do the Noodle Shuffles, I loved it all. I would like to thank BJ for our finger presser too and Anna for the Merry Christmas fabric.
  I would also like to thank BJ and Anna for jumping in and helping when we needed new hostesses.
  I will miss the letters, always loved getting all the mail. Squishy Envelopes from overseas and Australia.
  Was fun.
  You never know we might just come up with an idea we cannot resist. Although with the economy the way it is, I thank God I have a stash and my noodles put away for future use.
  I hope it will not be too hard for you all and we come out the other end with quilts.
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-12 09:05:33-04
  I would also like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all.Thank you Joyce,Anna for the merry christmas fabric and a thank you to BJ's hubby for the finger presser tool.Recieved the noodles yesterday.
  Sue
  

? Christmas noodle auction

• ? Christmas noodle auction - 2008-10-12 03:35:40-04
  Wondering, will there be an auction of the Christmas noodles this month?
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-12 03:32:02-04
  Yes, thank you to all the Hostess for making this possible! Sure will miss the noodle swap.
  
  
  Suzy
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-11 17:51:45-04
  I know we have come to the end of our Noodle swaps so I would like to send a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to you lovely ladies for a Job Well done. 3 cheers Thank You ever Sooooooooo much
  Cheers
  Ruth
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-11 08:43:45-04
  Looking forward to seeing pictures from the both of you.
  Diane
  

Re:Country shuffle

• Re:Country shuffle - 2008-10-11 06:25:47-04
  Hi Joy, That sounds very similar to what I have drafted for some of my noodles. I drew it out and showed it to Tom. He thought it looked pretty good. It sure beats cutting them all up! My idea is to sew 4 smaller rectangles together, then add a long rectangle along one side to make a sixteen inch square. If I set the rectangles in so the long side is in different places it looks pretty cool. I cant wait to see a picture of how your friend did hers
  

Country shuffle

• Country shuffle - 2008-10-11 01:10:52-04
  Some of you might remember I put 2 fabrics in the country swap and gave the 2nd set to my friend Jill for her birthday. Well today at Wyndham Patchworkers she showed off the lapquilt she'd made with them and I have to say it looked terrific, and such a simple idea. She simply sewed enough noodles together to make a giant post and rail block the size of a noodle square. Then sewed the four blocks together. Quick, easy and very effective. I will try and get a photo from her to post, but I just had to share it with you all.
  
  Joy
  

Re:30s noodle auction/Muslin

• Re:30s noodle auction/Muslin - 2008-10-10 09:42:05-04
  Hi Joyce.....Spotlight do have an on line order service. For very cheap delivery cost. Could be worth a try.
  Cheers Ruth
  

Re:30s noodle auction winner is.....

• Re:30s noodle auction winner is..... - 2008-10-01 09:35:38-04
  You put in the extra Bid Ruth, If I knew how to get into the auction room, next time look out, we would battle it out before the Gravel fell, SOLD. BOL All in fun. LOL Jo
  

30s noodle auction winner is.....

• 30s noodle auction winner is..... - 2008-09-30 15:37:39-04
  Ruth, with a winning bid of $28.00.Ruth one of us noodle nut hostesses will be contacting you soon to arrange payment.
  
  Thanks for bidding everyone.
  
  Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/09/30 20:38Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/09/30 20:41
  

Re:30s noodle auction/Muslin

• Re:30s noodle auction/Muslin - 2008-09-29 19:44:43-04
  I have bought muslin in Australia like that Anna is after Joy. It is at Spotlight and is called Quilters Muslin, separate from the other muslin/Cheese cloth type. It is 100% cotton and lovely and soft, great for backs of quilts.
  My only problem is my local Spotlight has not had it for ages. I love to use it to do Machine Applique on in my quilts. If I keep asking they will get sick of me and get some in, it comes in white and a light beige colour.
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-29 17:22:42-04
  Making a late dash for the post is Ruth with with a bid of $28.00 Can't miss out on bidding for these
  Cheers all Ruth
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-29 14:45:04-04
  I can't afford more. Guess I had better send you cheque eh. Will $30. cover it? Postage etc, with the xmas noodles together?
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-29 13:55:49-04
  Yes, thanks Pat. Mary has increased her bid to 24 now so she is the high bidder. It ends tomorrow at 9pm if anyone else wants in.
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-29 13:41:52-04
  Anna, did you se Mary has posted bid of $22. in different spot.
  Where is Suzy's bid?
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-29 12:57:23-04
  Well, keep me in mind if you want to not have to worry about an auction. Then again maybe you can get more money for them with an auction. I can go a little higher if I have to, I just have trouble getting on during a auction.
  Tennye
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 14:27:49-04
  Mary L has increased her bid to 24. dollars
  

30s noodle auction

• 30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 13:33:35-04
  I'll bid $24.
  Mary L
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 11:55:29-04
  I'll bid $23, can always use more fabric.
  
  Anna re 'cheesecloth' I think it was used to wrap the cheese in to harden, you know how the rind has a woven pattern on the outside. The fabric needed to be loose to drain and dry out the cheese or it went mouldy.
  
  (Useless fact no 255 from Joys store)
  
  Joy
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 10:07:10-04
  30's noodle auction - 2008/09/27 10:41
  I like to bid $22.00 love the 30's fabrics.
  We are in the process now in moving to Fl.
  Mary L
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 10:05:45-04
  Jo, Isnt the English language a tricky one? Muslin is a fairly dense weave cotton. It is usually an off white or beige. I think it is representative of what plain feed bags used to look like. We call what you are talking about, Cheese Cloth. I guess it resembles swiss cheese. Too funny.
  
  Kathy, Thanks for the heads up! I will take care of it.
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 09:25:24-04
  Mary L posted a bid in a separate post for $22.
  

30\'s noodle auction

• 30\'s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 05:41:55-04
  I like to bid $22.00 love the 30's fabrics.
  We are in the process now in moving to Fl.
  Mary L
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-27 01:44:15-04
  Have fun ladies with your 30's fabric, you will enjoy the Dresdan Plate Blocks.
  May I ask a silly question. Anna you mention Muslin, Question
  Here in England our Muslin is very loose mesh thin fabric, used mostly for straining Fruit to make Jelly.
  I use it to back any embroidery, or traputo quilting.
  Intrigued, is it a cotton fabric.
  LOL Jo
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-26 19:42:48-04
  Marilyn it looks like you are not getting much competition. I thought you might have one or two people wanting some friendly fun. Do you know what you want to make with 30s fabrics?
  I found and downloaded a pattern for a very basic, but large dresden plate and when I get a chance Im going to make that. Each block is around 17 inches so it shouldnt take too many to make a lovely big quilt. It will be tough to find the right background though. I cant seem to find muslin anywhere but the quilt store and it is pricey for plain fabric if you ask me.
  Happy sewing
  Anna
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-24 11:11:49-04
  They are sooooo pretty. What a beautiful dresdan plate!!!! or grandmothers fan!!! or sunbonnet sue!!!!
  Nothing plain and simple for this lot.
  

Re:30s noodle auction

• Re:30s noodle auction - 2008-09-24 00:25:00-04
  I bid $20
  Marilyn
  

30s noodle auction

• 30s noodle auction - 2008-09-23 17:30:57-04
  Finally, the last of the 30s noodles are photographed and here for your bidding pleasure!
  
  There were 72 in all so I divided them into 3 groups, gave 2 groups to Pat as she asked first, and very nicely too in fact. The third set up for auction.
  
  You have until next Tuesday at 9pm EST to fight it out to see who gets them.
  
  
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-23 10:49:54-04
  Tennye, there will be Christmas ones for sure. I havent had time to dig those out of the box yet. I think we had 9 people in the shuffle and we sent in 11 noodles each. So there should be 36 noodles to auction off. That will be something for me to work on one night this week. If I have anything to add I will do that too and see where that puts us. There should be enough for 2 lots maybe.
  
  Keep you posted!
  Hugs, Anna
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-23 06:52:06-04
  Sounds like the bidding has already started on those 30's fabrics, did I see that maybe there is a set of Christmas fabrics left over that might go up on the block??? I could go for those if there is?
  Tennye
  I will bid 22.00 for them if there is a set available. Not to take someone elses though.
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-22 14:44:26-04
  Hello noodlers
  
  To answer a few questions.
  
  There are 72 noodles for auction with 1930 reproduction fabrics
  
  I am going to break them up into batches of 24 each. Two sets go to Pat which leaves one lovely set for auction. Like always I have added some from my stash, but this time I have cut them into noodles and just added a few different ones to each batch.
  
  The auction will start tomorrow and end in one week.
  
  (I found a Dresden Plate pattern that uses fabric cut into 4 1/2 inch strips to cut the blades so if anyone wants the pattern, contact me and I will be happy to pass it along. There appears to be no wasted material which is great.)
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-18 16:38:05-04
  I do not wantany, I say let Pat have them. Debra
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-18 13:53:16-04
  I will go along with what everyone wants, just ask that it be finished before october 8th when i go on holiday for 2 weeks.
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-18 12:33:01-04
  Hi Anna,
  I think it would be nice to see an auction of the 30's material. Know a friend that wasn't able to be in that one but would like to try the auction.
  Worth a try.
  
  Suzy
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-18 10:43:04-04
  Anna, how many are there total? Maybe I can raise my bid a bit to get all, and save the bother of an auction?
  But I can't double the bid.
  

Re:Noodle auctions

• Re:Noodle auctions - 2008-09-18 09:56:53-04
  Anna good luck with your Christmas Noodles,
  let Pat have her noodles, for her bid, first come first served. The remainder go to auction.
  You must not loose out money wise on this.
  LOL Jo
  

Noodle auctions

• Noodle auctions - 2008-09-17 17:02:09-04
  Hello all. I got the Christmas noodles from Joyce today and will be sending those out to Pat on Friday.
  
  I have some 30s noodles that need to be dealt with. Of course I added some extras. I know Pat really wants some but there is enough to do two lots. Pat has offered $20.00 for her bundle. Is there anyone else that would like some? If there is some interest I will put up an auction this weekend.
  
  Hugs Anna
  

Tarty on Noodles

• Tarty on Noodles - 2008-09-01 16:51:30-04
  My apologies, I am late on getting my noodles to BJ, but they will be in the mail Tuesday. We had hot weather 100 degs, plus hear for a few days, M.S. heat and I don't do well. It's much nicer now and doing better. Thanks for your patience. DebraPost edited by: dtraut, at: 2008/09/01 21:54
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-13 01:16:34-04
  I can always use fabric!!! I make a lot of quilts and stuff for stall, and other peoples taste is sometimes different to mine. Also it makes me try something different which I enjoy. I offered $20 as there was over 1 mtr fabric, and we pay $20-25 per mtr here, so I thought I was getting a bargain.
  
  Joy
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-12 11:58:03-04
  I suggest one auction, one lot of 1930's and one or two of xmas, all at same time.
  Thannks for all the lovely noodles I got today ladies. Nice mail.
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-11 14:07:19-04
  Perfect time to teach him to quilt Anna. Then He can make his own quilt and be even more pround of it.
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-11 14:39:26-04
  I have thought of that but we are going to be going out on our traditional family campout as soon as we can switch gears from family reunion in a plosh resort to rustic campground. And catch up on some sleep too. Late nights by the campfire telling stories and jokes until 2 am is great fun, but not such fun to be on early pancake breakfast detail at 7am. Ouch! But it was such fun.
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-11 11:29:08-04
  I guess I should have started catching up on reading with this page first.
  
  Thank you for offering me the horse noodles, my grandson who is staying with me for a couple of weeks will be thrilled!
  
  Joy, again, 20 dollars is more than fair and send that to Joyce please.
  
  I am not owed more than the horse noodles would have gotten in auction last year so I consider myself paid in full.
  
  I will find out what BJ and Joyce are still owed and hope we get that much for the 30s noodles. We will also decide how best to handle the christmas ones.
  
  It was such fun while it lasted and now it is time to move on. The block swaps sound like a perfect way to go.
  
  Love and hugs, Anna
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-11 11:20:13-04
  I will put my edit at the top of the page so you dont have to read the whole silly thing if you dont want to.
  
  There will be no further bidding required unless someone else wants either this or the horse noodles. If you do, contact me, ok?
  
  Joy, send whatever money you think fair to Joyce and I will send you the noodles when I get a chance after that. But only buy them if you really what them. I dont want anyone to feel obligated to spend money on something they cant use.
  
  Oh my goodness what am I going to do with my shelf space not doing noodle sorting and auctions free up? hehehe.
  
  Hugs, Anna
  
  
  
  
  
  Well I see there has been some action on the auction since I was away for the weekend. Yes, I know I didnt say when the auction would close. There didnt seem to be any interest and I was busy getting ready for my family reunion so I left it. I think I will set this Sunday night at 9:00pm EST as the end for both auctions.
  
  Thanks everyone for playing and helping.
  
  Joy, if you want to bid 20 dollars thats great. It isnt so much what you bid as much as it is nice to know people are interested. This is supposed to be fun. I dont think any of the hostesses are out much money at this point. We have been doing good with what people send us for postage and the previous auctions have kept us current.
  
  Hope to see some friendly competition this week.
  Hugs and happy noodling
  AnnaPost edited by: usannda, at: 2008/08/11 16:35
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-10 10:02:28-04
  Sitting here, watching competion heating up,
  for Auction, charm packs etc.
  Watching this space, she who dares wins. BOL
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-09 20:33:51-04
  I'll bid for the country ones if no one else wants them, would $20 Aus cover what is owed? And no rush, post them with the Xmas ones or whatever. I've been collecting for tractor quilt , but bought an appliqué pattern from Mallee designs at the show, and could use these prints to add borders and extend the lap size to bed size
  
  Joy
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-09 13:15:44-04
  If there is interest in 19130s auction, of course do it. I will bid, just don't have it in October when I am away for 2 weeks, please.
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-09 06:31:27-04
  I agree totally with all comments, we have all very much enjoyed the Noodle Shuffle, thanks to P.J, and Joyce getting it off the grounds, overcoming the first problems, also you newbie girlies B.J Anna, who took over from P.J. Thank you for all your work, you have made so many Quilting addicts happy.
  I agree Anna should keep the Country fabic.
  The 1930's Auction, maybe, Q we leave it to those who really want them to sort something out, to Auction or not, I am sure we would all not have a problem with that. I agree Joyce does need a thank you for all her work.
  The Ornament swap went well, thank you Ruth, the excitment of Postie calling,Tanned, in Shorts, big smile for this Old Lady, makes my day!!!
  I am off again about Crazy Patch, makes good childrens quilts, so many little pictures for them to find on the quilt top.
  Looking forward to your ideas Joyce, watching out for it. We need input on future swaps.
  Another idea, we could swap 5 inch squares, matching colours, 3 or 5, could be found from stash, maybe with colour theme.
  I am goneeeee. Jo
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-09 06:30:00-04
  I agree totally with all comments, we have all very much enjoyed the Noodle Shuffle, thanks to P.J, and Joyce getting it off the grounds, overcoming the first problems, also you newbie girlies B.J Anna, who took over from P.J. Thank you for all your work, you have made so many Quilting addicts happy.
  I agree Anna should keep the Country fabic.
  The 1930's Auction, maybe, Q we leave it to those who really want them to sort something out, to Auction or not, I am sure we would all not have a problem with that. I agree Joyce does need a thank you for all her work.
  The Ornament swap went well, thank you Ruth, the excitment of Postie calling,Tanned, in Shorts, big smile for this Old Lady, makes my day!!!
  I am off again about Crazy Patch, makes good childrens quilts, so many little pictures for them to find on the quilt top.
  Looking forward to your ideas Joyce, watching out for it. We need input on future swaps.
  Another idea, we could swap 5 inch squares, matching colours, 3 or 5, could be found from stash, maybe with colour theme.
  I am goneeeee. Jo
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-08 18:25:15-04
  Joyce, I am with you on that. If Anna can use these and is happy to have them then she should have them. And the 1930s and Christmas ones either auctioned or sold should recompense whoever is owed. How about you Joyce, are you owed some as well?
  
  The idea of a block or some type of swap is really good. Ruth's one has been so good and generated so much excitement from all who took part. Maybe a 1 or 2 times a year swap of whatever kind with paying our own costs will be the way to go. Even a fat quarter/fabric swap - just one in a year. Ruth has done the groundbreaking work of how to organise the block swap and it has worked remarkably well.
  
  So thank you heaps, Joyce, Anna and BJ for a fantastic job of organising the noodle shuffle. I think all of us who took part in any of them would agree it has been a lot of fun. There have been some beautiful quilts as a result - and more to come as we get to use the noodles we still have stashed away.
  
  Marilyn
  

Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Re:Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-08 18:15:38-04
  Kathy, there are the chicken ones up for Auction as well, if you or Loisa would like to bid for a lot there is still one for Anna is she would like them.
  Pat, you never know there may be plenty of competition in the Auction for the 1930's. Most put in two lots to get a good supply. Competition is good.
  Christmas Noodles I have plenty of also as you know, but am making a quilt to sell for the hospital so will use a lot of them up in that. I might need more then especially if they are really glittery and lovely, cannot resist a bit of glitter.
  I am not sure when Anna is going to close the Auctions, so get in pretty soon, if any one wants to bid. Cheers Joyce
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-08 13:39:55-04
  This is a great group of fabrics. I may consider it myself.I haven't email Luisa yet. she might like it.
  
  Kathy
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-08 14:20:01-04
  Yes I vote that Anna keep the horses for herself, no charge, to cover the postage she has put out.
  I have offered to but the 1930's ones. I will pay either Anna or BJ, whoever is owed money and but all the 1930's if no one else objects.
  As you know I do not need any more xmas ones.
  A block swap would be good, I enjoyed the xmas one, it is a real keepsake and first time I have joined anything like that.
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-08 13:27:40-04
  Pat, guess everyone in the same boat, broke. I am not sure how this will work out. Anna and BJ must be owed money for shipping of noodles and there is still the Christmas ones to get out.
  I think Anna should keep the country ones for herself, I know she was making a quilt for a family member out of them. At least she will get something.
  The 1930's ones we will have to Auction, there should be some interest in them. This may conpensate BJ.
  The Christmas ones as well.
  The Final thing is that the Christmas Shuffle will be the last. I have heard from both Anna and BJ and they feel with me that the shuffle has run its course and that we are not going to carry it on.
  This leaves it up to the members now to organise swaps themselves if they want to do one.
  I am going try to organise next year a block swap of 6 -8 (not sure yet on size) blocks your own design using only scraps from your stash. The idea is not mine, Pat and Jo both came up with good ideas. Postage will be done the same way as Ruth's Ornament swap. It was a great idea of Ruth's and really worked.
  The thrill of receiving the mail every few days was so nice. Even my hubby got into it, he was home sick and raced to get the mail every day to see where it came from. I was swapping other stuff with girls in the US as well.
  Well this Noodle Nut has done all she can.
  Signing off. Cheers Joyce
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-08 09:08:04-04
  Joyce, I'm not hiding, I'm broke from buying last Xmas noodles. Saving for the 1930's, not a country girl myself. (Girl? I wish)
  But lots of others are, that's how the themes were chosen right?
  

Re:Farm auction #1 horses

• Re:Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-07 13:58:58-04
  Coo-ee, (Aussie country/Bush Call)
  Where are all the country people, do you really have enough country themed fabric? Lets get a few bids in for these Noodles, plus Anna's generous additions.
  Auction is for everyone, not just for those who go into the shuffles. Usually a bargain can be had. We still have 1930's to come up then Christmas in July.
  If you do not have PayPal we are happy to work out some other way of payment, the money is used to ship the Noodles across the world.
  
  
  Dont Hide Come Out, Come Out, Where ever you are!
  

Farm auction #2, mostly chickies

• Farm auction #2, mostly chickies - 2008-08-03 13:41:47-04
  This is for a large fat quarter with a full pattern repeat. About 18x28 inches. And 4 of each noodle pattern so they work out to fat quarters worth each also. There are a couple spares for a total of one fat quarter and 26 noodles. I may toss in some charm squares too if I can find them!!!
  
  Happy bidding
  Anna
  

Farm auction #1 horses

• Farm auction #1 horses - 2008-08-03 13:37:26-04
  I think I have my health and my computer issues under control so here is an auction for you. You better bid or else my grandson will make me buy them for his quilt!!
  
  There is a smallish fat quarter 16x21 inches and 24 noodles. Each noodle pattern is in 4 times so it is the equivalent of a fat quarter. There are 6 different patterns. This is a good one, dont pass it up!!
  
  Happy bidding
  Anna
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-17 12:46:11-04
  Maybe do a block, such as, double 4 patch, or broken dishes, etc, in what ever fabric for that 2 month period, such as floral or batik, 1930 or 1800's. for the exchange. Then we would just have to put the quilt together. I am doing this in a batik club I belong to, I will post what I have made and what I have received. I do 15 6 1/2 in. block every to months. Debra P.S. we could sign the blockPost edited by: dtraut, at: 2008/07/17 17:51
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-16 14:15:08-04
  So is final count still 8? So send an even dozen and see what we get eh?
  They are washed and pressed, waiting to be cut.
  Was showing everyone to day at the charity quilt meeting all my xmas ornaments, trying to get something like that started in our guild.
  Also told them about the site and the noodles swap.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-14 09:17:30-04
  I agree next year the time for new ideas,
  I was just planting a seed for ideas for the future.
  Good luck with the July Shuffle.
  LOL Jo
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-14 08:50:40-04
  Even just 3,4, or 5 inch squares from the scraps, and exchange 10 each or something along that idea would work, and if we mail directly then there is no extra charge to any one person.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-14 00:56:36-04
  Very quiet around here these days. Guess you all are having a lovely summer, hope none of you are too near to the bush fires, Aussie fire fighters on way.
  I have had a few ideas from people about the Noodle Shuffle. We will be having another Auction of the Country Noodles soon. The Christmas in July swap has 8 people in it, so we still receive 16 noodles. You need to send 11 all up of each one. Tone on Tone and Glittery. There is still time to sign up if you have not been around.
  Jo's idea to swap squares (size to be decided) was added to using by your scraps. Crazy Quilting or Log Cabin would be really suitable. That way not much expense, no need to buy fabric. Jo's suggestion of using Christmas Fabric, perhaps if we had enough we could make a table runner. Next year though I think for that one. Time this year is flying.
  Let me know some more ideas please,
  Joyce
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-08 09:51:38-04
  Joyce you are working so hard to get us all motivated, in the Noodle Swap, it was great, a lot of work for you ladies receiving and forwarding on.
  Maybe time to move on, then get back to Noodles, or fat qts.
  I think the Ornament swap went very well, great excitment of postie dropping an evelope with the lovely stamps through the letter box. At the moment we still get daily postal deliveries here in U K.
  I am just going to float an idea, plant a seed.
  I have not done any quilt as you go, mean to try it.
  Could we all make a block of say Crazy Patch with scraps, Log Cabin, design to be decided, using scraps no expense, in certain colours, then we would only have to add sashings etc.
  I have planted the seed of an idea, not all seeds grow.
  Summer here in UK, rain, cold, more rain forecast with flooding. So I will be working on my Dresden Plate quilt with Floral Noodles, with blue background, tell myself that is the sky.
  Byeee Jo
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-08 10:22:33-04
  Idea growing, hows about, a crazy patch
  log cabin, block of Christmas Fabric.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-07 13:58:37-04
  I have been thinking on the same lines as cobrajetjohn about the Noodle Shuffles. I know my budget is a lot less these days.
  We could downsize the number in a year to 2 as suggested. Christmas is always fun though, so perhaps 3 one always being Christmas.
  I would also like to swap squares again like we did with the Christmas Ornament swap, that was so much fun and we learnt how to paper piece in the bargain. Perhaps you have ideas about something else along those lines.
  I have been swapping Fat 1/4's on an embroidery website, swapping 2 fat quarters with another member. (you can sign up to swap with however many you like) I swapped with 3 ladies straight out of my stash so did not go out and spend on that. You can enclose a post card from your area and some put in little surprises like cottons and buttons etc.
  Swapping is such fun, but as you say budget matters. Plus it seems we have all had a busy 12 months and still have to do something with the Noodles we have collected so far.
  
  Let us know what you would like to do, I am happy to help with organising Block swap or Fat 1/4's. No postage from Country to Country as in Noodle Shuffle, you organise to post your things direct to swap partner yourself.
  Cheers Joyce
  
  Forgot to wish you all a lovely summer. I forgot you have a life, unlike me stuck inside because finally it is raining (like it used to) don't know how long it will last, but hope it is falling into dam's and rivers somewhere.Post edited by: JHPym, at: 2008/07/07 19:03
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-07 10:39:02-04
  Joyce thank you for all your work with the Noodle Shuffles.
  We have all had such fun, in sending and receiving them. Now to make the quilts.
  Amazed only 8 in July swop, especially Christmas Fabric.
  Maybe Pat has a point, 2 Noodle Shuffles a year,is the way to go.
  Come on ladies Joyce needs your input and comments/ideas.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-07 07:33:35-04
  Don't be discouraged. Got till 15th right? And people in Canada and US on summer holidays so might not get to it right away. Here school just finished June 26th then everyone heads out for 2 weeks somewhere for holidays.
  
  If it is getting too hard to get people to sign up then maybe next year we should just do 2, one spring and one fall. With the price of fabric, postage, and our general expenses (gasoline) all up maybe it is just not a necessity
  
  Maybe we could have a fat quarter auction some time, the ones interested could send in a fat quarter, and then we could just have an auction, or draw or something, just something different.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-04 16:02:33-04
  OK, so now there are 8 Noodlers in the Christmas in July shuffle. Don't know what I can throw at you next. Thinking hard, got to get your attention. Post edited by: JHPym, at: 2008/07/04 21:06
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-07-01 14:30:34-04
  Joyce I did try to sign on through the noodle site but it wouldn'tlet me. I did send an email though so should be in the system somewhere, just once but 2 fabrics since double shuffle. Hope lots sign up being as it is almost xmas weather in Australia, and we love xmas in July in the heat in Canada.
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-06-30 15:23:02-04
  Glad you have a good day, its a little better here today, rain has gone and sun shining although it is still blowing a gale out there, and cold.
  Not just looking after southern folk, try and look after all folk, will add you to the list at www.noodleshuffle.tripod.com, then we can go there to check how many noodles needed in the end.
  Will add you as well, dtraut.
  Cheers Joyce
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-06-30 14:30:52-04
  I,ve already signed up too Joyce. You're only looking after you southern folk. It's nice here, lots of thunder storms and 20 degrees (c) Perfect for our long weekend for Canada Day. Of course we went to the US and I bought fabric for the next shuffle, and we went to see the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez museums. Fun day all around, no snowballs!
  

Re:Deck the Halls!!!

• Re:Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-06-30 06:05:13-04
  Very cute way to address the shuffle. Count me in.
  

Deck the Halls!!!

• Deck the Halls!!! - 2008-06-29 18:19:54-04
  It is cold enough here today to be Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere.
  Joy54, Struth and Joyce must be feeling the cold and have signed up for this shuffle and Sue90 in the UK too getting in the mood.
  Come on sign up, and get ready for Tis the Season to be Jolly. Fa La La La La, La La La La. (oops sorry, too much egg nog, I wish.) Post edited by: JHPym, at: 2008/06/29 23:23
  

Re:There\'s a new Noodle Shuffle starting!

• Re:There\'s a new Noodle Shuffle starting! - 2008-06-24 01:44:13-04
  Girls-one of the links is missing it's T and rejects when you try to email. Had to try 3 times before I realised and changed it and got through
  
  Joy
  

There\'s a new Noodle Shuffle starting!

• There\'s a new Noodle Shuffle starting! - 2008-06-23 12:05:06-04
  Go to http://noodleshuffle.tripod.com to find out the details! We are asking that each person sign up for this shuffle, even those that have committed for the year. Thanks!
  BJ
  Anna
  Joyce
  

Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!!

• Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!! - 2008-05-24 19:18:01-04
  I have received your noodles yesterday Joy and they are correct. 22 noodles and are they cute!!
  The last list I put in to forum somehow did not print out the way I had typed it and I checked it twice. But somehow it put a couple of rows together and dtraut got added to Joy. Joy was in for one set of Noodles.
  Joy thank you for my ornament square too.
  I will type the list again just so each person knows what they signed up for:
  
  dtraut x 2
  Joy of quilting
  Lillibet x 2
  struth x 2
  suzyQ.2 x 2
  JHPym x 2
  usannda x 2
  Helena x 2
  Sunshine Quilter x 2
  cobrajetjohn x 2
  plus Auction 3 = 22
  I thought auction 3 so as to have an equal amount of noodles.
  
  Hope everyone has got the correct information.
  Cheers Joyce
  

Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!!

• Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!! - 2008-05-24 19:02:13-04
  Hi Joy,
  You got it right, send in 22 noodles for each time you are signed up for.
  I see you are in for a double shuffle so you should be sending 44 noodles in total.
  
  I will try to clear up the confusion on the other. The x3 that everyone is discussing are the extra noodles being sent for auction. There will be 19 of every set of noodles to be sorted and mailed out to people participating and 3 will be held back to auction. Again, since you are in for a double swap, for you that will be 38 to be sent out and 6 held back for auction.
  
  Soooo, 19 different sets coming in to the hostesses, times 3 extra noodles each should equal about 57 noodles to bid on.
  Clear as mud???
  
  Hope so. Hugs,
  Anna
  

Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!!

• Re:Last List for 1930\'s here we come!!! - 2008-05-24 15:46:40-04
  I'm so confused by all the x3 stuff, but I sent Joyce 22 noodles on Thursday when I posted the xmas blocks.
  
  Joy
  

Re:BEACH Noodle Auction 2

• Re:BEACH Noodle Auction 2 - 2008-05-24 15:11:44-04
  Jo, your bid didn't get lost . It is in Beach Noodle auction #1 instead of #2.
  
  Kathy
  

Re:BEACH Noodle Auction 2

• Re:BEACH Noodle Auction 2 - 2008-05-24 02:18:00-04
  How come, Q !!!! my bidding got lost, in the latest Auction, maybe my fault not paying attention to Auctineers Gavel.
  Will watch more carefully next time.
  Jo