2012 In Review - back to school I go!

2012 has been a busy year for swaps for me.

In February 2012, I took over the running of the Christmas Block Swap Group.  The co-ordinating of this swap group has taken up a bit more of my time than I initially anticipated, with the occasional frustrating moment thrown in, but I have settled into a nice routine now.

I am also the founder and co-ordinator of the Fat Quarter Swap Group - an Australian only group which swaps 2 Fat Quarters with a new person each month - we celebrated our 1st Birthday in 2012 and we currently have 20 swappers.

Being a Swap Co-Ordinator has enabled me to make some lovely bloggy friends ;-)  and I look forward to another year of swapping.

My year with Quilt Block Swap Australia and Block Swap Adventure has been fun, with a change in preferences for me for 2013 as I now have enough Black and White and Red blocks.  These blocks are now on my UFO list with the aim of finishing a quilt during 2013.

this is not all of the Black and White and Red blocks - just a photo taken in August last year.

I believe I have been lucky in that I have only had two 'one-sided swaps' for the year ........ but that has been beautifully balanced out by a few generous swappers who have sent two blocks ......... so I guess all is good in the swap universe ;-)

Just going through my list to make sure I have blogged about all the blocks I have sent and received, I noticed I had not blogged a full photo of the block I sent to Janeene for November QBSA swap.


This block has been sent to Janeene, but unfortunately, I haven't heard if it has arrived and I haven't received a block in return  :(


Our CraftMad Family Quilt is now almost ready to be put together - just have to decide on sashing and cornerstones - we are in discussions what to swap for 2013 ;-)

I am looking forward to 2013 with my swaps and also look forward to returning to study in February - I have been accepted by TAFE to study Certificate II Printing and Graphic Arts (Desktop Publishing).   I just really hope this old dog can learn a few new tricks and that my brain is able to absorb some new information.

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Making list and checking it twice

I have been remiss in not blogging about my blocks, both sent and received on the various group blogs :(

So I have made a list and checked it twice ............  here is what I missed

This block is for Kerry for QBSA September swap, who requested any block in Burgundy, pink and cream - Thanks for letting me know it has arrived, Kerry - glad you like it.

This is the block Kerry sent me - thank you, it will fit in so well with all the others.

These gorgeous blocks were received from Erin (along with some extra scraps) for the September Christmas Block Swap - they are so lovely in real life - thank you Erin, I love the fabrics you have chosen.

This is what I sent Erin - which has now arrived safely, and Erin loves the bauble fabric ;-)

This is the block I made for Rosalyn for BSA for September.  Unfortunately, I haven't heard from Rosalyn, so I don't know if it has been received or not and I haven't received a block from her yet.

Here is a block I made for Susan in July - this was my first time making a pinwheel block and I must admit, I enjoyed it very much.

Susan made this one for me ;-)

I hope I have now caught up with posting pics - if I have missed anyone, please let me know ;-)

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day. 

Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-) 

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.