Swapping, my friends. Swapping. All the cool kids are doing it! At least I like to think so. You get the fun of playing with your fabric stash AND squishy envelopes arrive in your own mailbox. Win-win!
February was my month for the Birthday Bonus Club. This is what 29 packages containing 50+ mini charm squares of low volume looks like!
It was great to get all those lovely low volume mini charms. But honestly, I'm really enjoying preparing the packages for the other BBC participants. Our March Birthday Queen asked for 50 different squares. That was fun! Looking at this selection of squares, I kind of wish I'd made a doppleganger for myself!
While digging about in my stash during the great re-organization, I came across some Anna Maria Horner FQs that I just knew I'd never use it. And then Jayne @ Twiggy & Opal raved about her love of AMH. I knew those FQs belonged with her and offered them up. She offered a swap. Surprise me, I said. Squee! C+S Basics & Pencils, Mercury, Pearl Bracelets. Yup. She knows what I like!
I'm linking up with Sunday Stash @ Molli Sparkles. He's finally back from the glitter coated madness that was weeks of vacay, Mardi Gras, and Lord knows what else.
J
ooh! I'm sure I could find a few things to trade. Sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLooks lot of fun! x Teje
ReplyDeleteLove the swap idea.
ReplyDeleteAll are fabulous ideas and I agree, you just have to ask if you want to get in on the fun! I was so worried about swaps until I realized that quilters LOVE interacting with our quilty comrades and love sharing the love. Your low volume stash is through the roof now it looks like! LOL. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried swapping but you make it look so fun!
ReplyDeleteOh those low volumes look ready to dive into! Can't wait to see what you create. Visiting from Molli Sparkles.
ReplyDeleteMini Pearl Bracelets and GG crests? SCORE!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the swap of 2.5 inch squares - quilting is something I never do in metric except when I order fabric and I get that bonus 3 inches for a meter. I was able to find the 50 different fabrics from my scraps alone - didn't even touch a fat quarter. Scary. I really like looking through my stash to fill the monthly birthday wish lists. Amazing fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a low volume haul!
ReplyDeleteI have fallen off the stash wagon this week, but I have been wisely trying to find batik scraps for a June art quilt class by scrounging offcuts from friends. (OK, I cannot bring myself to buy batiks.) We all trade and give fabric when needed for specific projects.
That's quite the stash. Even better that you didn't buy any of it.
ReplyDeleteThe BBC is great fun so far - and I'm up next month - to borrow your quote - squeee! It's exciting to see what everyone gets in their little bundles.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, swaps can definitely add to the stash! That stack of LV charms is very impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I do plan to become a cool kid one day :)
ReplyDeleteWow! So many exciting swaps there! I'm definitely loving the Birthday Bonus Club. My turn is so far off but it's fun to get package ready for all the birthday queens :)
ReplyDeleteI wish now I'd joined BBC. And I agree, Lynn has a great stash and so a great scrap bin.
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