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90 Day "Challenge!"

2010-09-22T11:15:00.000-07:00

I am starting a 90 day "Challenge!" to assist me in getting some projects done for Christmas. I thought I'd extend it to other quilters that need a little 'push' during this time of year. I find each year I always plan to much stuff then run out of steam to get them done, but maybe this year with everybody's help I will get done what I'd like to get done. So start thinking about what you would like to get accomplished (or what you already have on your list) and then get on over to My Quilting Buddies and read the rules and sign up under the 90 Day "Challenge!". You must be a registered members of MQB no later than Saturday October 25th, 2010 to be eligible for the prizes associated with this "Challenge!", so get on over there and sign up now!

Good evening quilters!

2010-09-19T22:43:00.000-07:00

Boy, have I been a bad girl! I have not been on this blog for a few months and as I was doing some work on my own blog I decided I had better get on over here and do an update!

We were quiet at 'My Quilting Buddies' over the summer and not much gab or swapping was going on, but now that cooler weather is coming things are starting to heat up!

The gals are searching all over for new and interesting swaps and ideas. If you have any up your sleeve get on over to 'My Quilting Buddies' and let us know what your ideas are and if you would be willing to be a host.

Since the last post here, we have updated the site and it is sooooo cool. Easy to get around, easy to post and easy to find the things you are interested in. One of the cool tools you can use is 'view new posts'. Using this need tool you can check and see what new swaps are going on and keep up on all of the gab sessions too! No more searching and not finding just what you want because you won't miss anything! (You know us gals, we just hate missing anything!)

How many of you are doing the 'Fab Shop Hop'? I always loved to do these, but had to stop because I was doing more computer 'searching' than I was quilting. Also, when I actually managed to get gift certificates to different shops they were not anything I was interested in or everything I wanted was way over what the certificate was worth. So the shops saved money on me! I did do this one and managed to get all of the parts of the quilt. It was nice that there was a picture of it before I went looking for the parts. I am not a fan of mystery quilts and get very disappointed when the finished picture comes out and it is an ugly quilt! I would be really upset if I had put all that kind of work into a quilt that I didn't like. Besides quilt patterns 'talk' to me and let me know what fabric they really want to be made out of and a surprise just doesn't cut it.

What is your opinion of mystery quilts? Drop a comment and let us know!

Happy Quilting,
My Quilting Buddies!

April is at a close and May is just around the corner!!

2010-04-29T22:53:00.000-07:00

Good evening My Quilting Buddies!!

It is time for us to close another month of swapping. All of our packages should be on the way to their new homes either to be put into new quilts (them pesky blocks we all made for each other) or the great pieces of fabric large and small that will be added to the stash and used for just the right project. We will be starting all over again in the month of May, so you need to skip on over to MyQuiltingBuddies.com to check out what we have done in the past so you can decide what you want to do in the future. The sign ups will begin on the 1st and go through the 4th for most of our swaps.

We'd love to have you join us so don't put it off for another second!

Come join in the swapping fun!!

It has been waaaay to long!!

2010-04-20T22:31:00.000-07:00

Good evening MQB!!

I'm sorry I have not updated in a long time! Life just happens and then it is gone!! This year has flown by so fast. I don't know about all of you, but I haven't gotten as much done as I wanted to so far this year.

I think the biggest thing that has happened on the site is our new look! If you haven't logged on lately, please do. Tina and MsDesigns worked really hard a few weeks ago to get us updated. It sure is a new snazzy look with all of the old posts and a few new ideas.

There are a few new swaps going on and all are welcome to join in. Get on over to the site, pick out the ones that you are interested in and get ready to sign up for the month of May.

For all that haven't posted lets hear from you! You know what us gals are about----gab, gab, gab!! LOL!

Until the next time, Happy Quilting!

2009-10-10T12:15:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Quilters!!!

Today we have 195 members!!!

Welcome to:

Carole

cheeto

quilt at home

JulieM

Chrys

Flatoutquilter

Jenny Moore

Iowaquilter

Our newest posted swap is for the 2010 Birthday Swap. You have until November 30th to make up your mind if you want to join and the details are here:

http://myquiltingbuddies.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=726

Some new blogs have been found, a few great sales and lots of inspirational pictures to get your ideas going. There is also a list of quick projects you can do for quick

Christmas presents in the Secret Santa Swap, here is the link, just scroll down till you see a looooong list:

http://myquiltingbuddies.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=584

There are a lot of swap ideas out there. Do you have any favorite swaps you would like to have offered? If you don't want to host it I'm sure we could find somebody to host your ideas. Just don't be shy about throwing out ideas.

We really would like to have more participation. We have many swaps, but usually only have 4 or 5 that participate. How about joining so we can have more variety??? Come on you newbies, join us in our passion!!

And as always

Have a great quilting week,

My Quilting Buddies Gang

Come join in the swapping fun!!

2009-10-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

WELCOME!!!

Our newest members this week are:

Carole

NancyL

ann

quiltygramma

ckp1028m

We are now 188 strong!!!

Now all of you newbies (and oldies :) ), you need to get on over to the site and get signed up for the October swaps!! Remember you only have until TOMORROW to sign up. The full list and links are in October 1st post below. Just put your arrow on the swap you are interested in and left click!!! How simple is that???

If you just want to see what all the gossip is about go here:

Good morning all-What's going on in your life today???

How about playing a few games???

Games

With Christmas around the corner we need all the best sales we can find. Do you have a store that has a great deal going on? Please post here:

Did You See The Great Sale at...??

Are you lacking ideas? Try here:

Great Free Patterns and Projects

How about a pick me up?

Daily Verses

Daily Inspirational Quotes

Stuck on a solution to your problem? Check out our 'help' section here:

Quilting Discussions/ Questions/Help

Do you just want to help out? Our Charity area is here:

Charity Quilts

Don't forget the Block of the Month. Great new blocks posted for October here:

Block of the Month

So just go on over to:

and see what all the fun is about!!!!!

Come join the swapping fun!!

And as always

Have a great quilting week,

My Quilting Buddies Gang

2009-10-01T17:59:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Quilting Buddies!!!

Here it is the first of the month and we are now taking sign-ups for our swaps. Here is the list of swaps we have going right now and you need to hurry on over and sign up before the 4th. On the 5th the swap partners will be sent out and you'll have to wait until next month to get in on them again......

SEW SWAPS:

Scrappy Tennessee Block

Themed I've Been Framed

Box Quilt Swap
Stash Buster Swap

Themed 6 1/2" Nine Patch Swap

Bag Swaps

NO SEW SWAPS:

Monthly 10" Charm Swap
Themed Monthly Button Swap
5" Charm and Notion Swap
Scrappy Strip Swap
Non Themed FQ Swap
Non Themed F8th Swap
1/2 Yard Swap
Christmas FQ Swap

We also have our new blocks posted in our Block of the Month sections. So get yourselves on over and get signed up. You don't want to miss out on the swaps for October.......

Come join in the swapping fun!!

WOW, We now have 184 members!!! What a growth spirt.

2009-09-25T23:26:00.000-07:00

Good evening everyone, We would like to welcome our newest members:

itsmegeri

mamadukemi

Judy B

quiltlover57

applique44

busdriverx2

Lindajet

june9190

grammo013

mimiquilter

suesinger

mikiconnel

alicat2500

carolquilter1941

patchylisa

webnoemy

skeebakitty

kmshir

memephyl

mtnesty

DianaG

CLMQuilter

ORSunshineQuilter

Sherri

debo66

Ruth

sewcatcrazy

mmonaville

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Sewin' Susie

sassylottie38

thread18

Skeat

adungusUano

Quiltngram

Bev in NC

robin4352

tigeress5477

jendaya35

Nitabug

Lynandcindy4ever

truck

bhawkins80

gusandclaire

sb.brat

craftyme928

lfw045

Krati

theLAW

MoonPi

KatieQ

elenem

susie4

WOW again. A grand welcome to one and all!!! Please check out the site and get ready to sign up for our October swaps. We will be taking sign ups for October starting next Thursday. I sure hope I didn't miss anybody and forgive me if I typed your name wrong.

Here is the list of Octobers swaps:

SEW SWAPS and links

Scrappy Tennessee Block http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TennesseeBlock.html

Themed I've Been Framed http://www.rockymountainquiltworks.com/images/FreePatterns/MyoriginalpatternsFree http/Ivebeenframed.pdf

Box Quilt Swap http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BoxQuiltBlock.html

Stash Buster Swap http://www.quilterscache.com/D/DepressionBlock.html

Themed 6 1/2" Nine Patch Swap

http://www.rockymountainquiltworks.com/images/FREEQUILTBLOCKS/Pieced/Easy%206.5%20nine%20patch.pdf

NO SEW SWAPS

Monthly 10" Charm Swap

Themed Monthly Button Swap

5" Charm and Notion Swap

Scrappy Strip Swap

Non Themed FQ Swap

Non Themed f8th Swap

1/2 Yard Swap

Christmas FQ Swap

Also, get ready for October's Block of the Month. For all of you newbies for each finished block you make and post a picture of from any Block of the Month area a FQ and your name is thrown in a basket. At the end of the quarter (which will be December 1st) one of the names that are in the basket gets drawn and that person gets all the FQs in the basket. An easy way to get your stash built!!

SharonS needs your orphan blocks!!!! We are supporting "Project Linus" this quarter and she is putting all our orphans to good use. So dig in your piles and pull out your orphans and send them on to SharonS. Need her snail mail? Go to 'Memberlist' at the top of the page, find her name and PM (private message) her. Can't find her name? Go to 'Memberlist' and change the 'sort method' to username (this will put the list in alphabetical order), then just look for 'SharonS'.........

Under 'Did You See The Great Sale at....??' there are sites for sales on fabric and other things that we all 'need'...... go on over and check them out.

Under 'Christmas-All Year Long' there are gift, card and ornament ideas for Christmas. If you have a great site or idea get on over there and share it with us. We need all the help we can get because Christmas is just 3 months away (that means 90 days)!!!

For anybody that has not done so, please go over to the 'Members Likes and Dislikes' thread and answer the questions. This helps all of us when we are swapping to give you what you like instead of something that you will use to dust the furniture with. LOL!!!

Come join in the swapping fun!!

And as always

Have a great quilting week,

My Quilting Buddies Gang

2009-09-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

We continue to grow!! New members include:

MoneikQuilts

Sandra

mavie_q

marciak2009

WELCOME!!

New Swaps Opened For Sign-Ups include:

Secret Garden Swap

Secret Santa 2009

Get on over to the site and sign up as these will close soon and you don't want to miss out!!!

Tina has added some Games to our fun and one even includes a Fat Quarter prize.

Do you have any orphan blocks floating around?

How about donating them to go in our Charity Quilts?

Log into 'MyQuiltingBuddies.com' and visit the Charity Quilts area for more details..

We haven't had any new blocks posted in our Block of the Month thread and we need some more Fat Quarters put in the pot so get your pictures posted by December.

Have a great quilting week,
My Quilting Buddies Gang

WELCOME!!

2009-09-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

Oh boy, what a great leap in members!! We now have 129 members...

Welcome to:

fuzzyshadow2
terhar
sharonk
leahsgarden
gardenlady55420
quiltingismyobsession
sttchr
pittsjean
Maggitee
Rileysmom
crochetmeme
Sandee
GJK
playnurse
Caroline
LadyGem2008
dingle
Jan Larson
MsDesigns
Leah
luv_2_sew_2
Dee
nanarue
Kettir
Theresa
qwltnfool
cassidy
sharon stearns
Quilter101
poorsal
Kathy
brg100
biloxibird
applady2001
lintybev
poziegirl
maxine
quiltlady1941
sally33
stichelnordlicht
wheeledlady
rjwilder
SusieQ821
bjray
mjmc
mattingleyquilts
Helen
melinda_in_tulsa
srodenmayer
karenchi
jinik
dolly
angela

Newest Block of the Month postings:
Star BOM from KreativeinAlaska,

My Quilting Buddies Choice BOM also from KreativeinAlaska,

Look over the swaps so you can be prepared to sign up for the October rounds. The following swaps start sign ups on the 1st of the month and close on the 4th with partners assigned the 5th of the month. Completion of these swaps vary so check the Guidelines under each topic.

Sew Swaps include:

Scrappy Tennessee Block

Themed I've Been Framed

Box Quilt

Stash Buster

Themed 6 1/2" Nine Patch

No Sew Swaps include:

Monthly 10" Charm

Themed Monthly Button

5" Charm and Notion

Scrappy Strip

Non Themed FQ

1/2 yard

Christmas FQ

These swaps have other sign up days during the month so check the guidelines under the topic you would like to join,

Sew Swaps:

Seasonal and One Time Swaps

No Sew Swaps:

Non Themed F8th

And of course don't forget our Charity Quilts. Each 3 months we vote on which charity to support for that quarter. We are supporting Project Linus this round. We need those extra 12" finish blocks that you don't know what to do with and donate them for this great project. Of course you can make some just for this project too!!

That's all the news for this week and we hope you have a productive quilting week!

My Quilting Buddies Gang

September Swaps

2009-08-31T22:01:00.000-07:00

Come on over to the forum and join our September swaps. They are easy to complete with a variety of sewn and no sew swaps to choose from.

Come join in the swapping fun!!

New Members as of 8-28-09

2009-08-28T16:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

Beth

We now have 77 members!

Come join in the swapping fun!!

September Swaps

2009-08-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the swaps that will be going on in September. The way they work is, Sign ups are taken from the first to the fourth of the month. Partners are assigned on the fifth of the month. You will only be making 1-3 blocks per partner. You are responsible for keeping the hostess and your partner updated on your progress. You may sign up for more than one partner at a time, but we ask that you are mindful of your time. We understand that life gets in the way sometimes and when that happens please let the hostess know in a timely manner so other arrangements can be made.

This is the 'Box Quilt Swap'

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This is the 'Stash Buster Swap'

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These are the 'Themed 6 1/2 Nine Patch Swap'

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These blocks are in the Seasonal Swap for Halloween.

Come join in the swapping fun!!

Welcome to our newest members!!

2009-08-24T21:44:00.001-07:00

Jennifer

Osmom

Melody

sondray

67firebird

Come join in the swapping fun!!