Charm Swap Received

Remember this I Spy Charm Swap that I participated in awhile back? Jennifer from Ellison Lane Quilt kindly organized this swap for 50+ of us, sorted through 50+ stacks of fabric, and shipped the sorted stack back to each of us. Look what I got in return for one yard of fabric! I can't think of a better way to collect enough 5"x5" squares for an "I Spy" quilt.

The group did a really good job selecting prints for this swap. 

Here are some of my favorite ones. 

Jennifer also created a Flickr group and discussion thread to share ideas on quilts to make with these charms. I can't wait to follow these 50+ individuals and see what they create with these squares.

This reminds me that I need to get started on my mug rug for Spring Swap V.8. My partner did a good job detailing what she likes about Spring; this will help me create something for her. Time to look through my scrap jar for bright fabrics!

Scraps!

Scraps are in this year! I love my scrap fabrics, but we all know how long it takes to save up enough scraps to make anything. Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts came up with a great swap idea where everyone purchases one yard of fabric, cuts them up into squares, mails these cut up fabrics to Jennifer, and she will collate them for everyone participating. Thank goodness I was fast! The list is now full. I have no idea how 55 people (including me) acted so fast. Now I need to find a cute fabric for this swap.

I am going through caffeine withdrawal (long story) and am having these throbbing headaches. I am not  going to be a happy camper this week.