Vonna, Sign me up!

You'd think I was an old lady, I forgot to add my name to the next round! Sign me up!
Donna

Amazing Exchange from Paula C :-)

I must say that I was spoiled by Paula C. today! I opened her exchange box and was so surprised to find some wonderful treasures inside. Her blocks are gorgeous, and so nicely stitched:

In addition she included an amazing "strawberry" FOB~the design reminds me of a quilt! She included some of the BEST candies(by See's!), a pattern from one of my favorite designers: La-D-Da, and some very nice "Coffee" note cards. Paula, words just can't express my gratitude! Thank you so very much for the amazing exchange!

Squares from Pokua

Pokua stitched up these beautiufl squares for me and she included a lovely scissor fob! I just bought a new pair os scissors for it!

squares in the mail

These wonderful squares sent by Kim S. came in the mail yesterday. Kim also sent me a wonderful book that you can see at my blog. Thank you Kim - and watch for yours from me - they are in my shipping basket today :0)

Another newbie here

Hi! I am Karen from Peoria, AZ. I heard about this group from Michele in WA, Ruth in CA and Amy in SC while in Myrtle Beach for a retreat and had to join in the fun. This should be alot of fun and can't wait to get started!

hugs, karen

Stephanie's Squares to Sue Wild - Round 3

Sue sent me a lovely email today saying that she'd received the squares that I sent her - which is great as I was beginnign to worry, having sent them some weeks ago! Sue doesn't have a blog, so I said I would post a photo for her. I stitched her a Drawn Thread pattern called 'Spot of Autumn' which she says she likes. I'm keen to see how she will finish them! I didn't take a photo of the extras I sent along - I always forget to do that!

Stephanie

Hello, another newbie here....

I'm Chris from North Carolina (Chris B. in the Fair and Square profile list). A fellow Fair and Square participant (Ruth) is a dear friend and I got to watch and cheer as she worked on and finished her square for Round 3 when we were on a trip to Myrtle Beach. She told me about Fair and Square and how it worked, and I had to signup.

Thanks for letting me join and I can't wait for round 4 to start.

Ruth

Your squares are stitched and ready to go. They will be in tomorrow's mail to you!!

Vonna, could you sign me up for the next round please, I am having lots of fun!!

hello, new here

thanks Vonna for having me here.
my name is Sandra, i am 38 years old an a stay at home mom to 3 children, a 5 y/o boy, a 3 y/o girl and a baby girl of 6 weeks old. i live in the Netherlands.
i am totally addicted to cross stitching. i love stitching on hand dyed fabrics, and mostly stitch with silks and/or specials fibers.
i am currently stitching the Ann Grimshaw reproduction (a HUGE sampler) with Vikky Clayton silk. (in black purple :)
i like anything Quaker related, primitives, ABCs, Little House Needleworks, Ink Circles, Geometric desings, Plump street samplers and likewise , Bent Creek, Waxing Moon, & Mermaids in general.
my favourite colours are purple and blue.
i have participated in several exchanges, this will be my first fair and square one and i am really looking forward to it!

Deadline Approaching!!!

Hello Fellow Fair and Square Exchangers!

The deadline for Round #3 is fast approaching!!! Squares should be postmarked no later than Nov. 2. If you are going to be late, ensure that your partner knows this information.
We'll have a two week downtime - as usual - in between our stitching deadline and next round for stragglers to catch up and for squares to be received.

If you want in on Round #4 please make sure your name is on the list...if it is not e-mail me or post to the board and I'll get you on there. Remember there is 8 weeks for Round #4 so that the holidays can be less traumatizing.

Have a great rest of the week and enjoy Halloween if you celebrate it!
~Vonna

Vicki

Keep an eye out for Mr. Postman! :)

ruth

Vonna

Can i join round 4 ?
thank you very mutch

Greetings from Belgium
Chantal

For Willeke

your squares are in the mail . i hope they arrive soon .
Greetings
Chantal

Hi Pam ...

I know it'll probaby take a few days/weeks but your squares are in the mail to you .. hope you enjoy them :)

Hugs, Michele

Mailing to Paula C.

Hi Paula...
Your squares will be mailed Monday~
Enjoy!


Vonna :-)
If I have not already signed up for round #4 I would like to, thanks!

Squares on thier way...

to Marie P. from Paula C. I hope you like them :-)

I would like very much to sign up for round 4, please!!!

Excitement

My excitement is building ! I love all of the projects you have picked for the squares! Great job to everyone! I am busy making all of the miniature ornies for my mini tree. The only reason I bought the mini tree was to inspire me to make my ornies :)

Here is a pic of my 5 finishes that I finished last week ...

Hope it is ok to post them here... note the gingerbread boy was just finished, and I think he is doing a happy dance to get away from my needle and dmc :) Laura

Cheryl's squares are traveling to Scotland!

Forgot to post, starting looking for the postman. Sure hope the strikes are over! haha
Donna

On its way to you, Nicky R

Hi Nicky! I sent out the Square to you this morning, will probably take a week to reach you. Hope you like my choice of pattern.

Vonna, I'll have to give the next one (#4) a miss. I need time to stitch up all those Xmas ornaments. But I'll be back for the #5 one.

Happy stitching everyone!

~Margaret W in KL

Vicki I think I want to...

.... keep your squares. I like them too much. lol No, no. I promise. They'll come live with you. Mr. Mailman will get them Monday. I hope you like them.


Vonna--- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I join round 4, please?

Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn, your squares are on the way to Colorado. My mailperson said you should get them on Monday, but she might be overly optimistic. I hope you like them!

Kim

PS Go Rockies! (I'm a Yankees fan)

I love them!

Sonda's squares to me arrived today, and I just love them! Sonda, your choice of design was spot-on, and I love the scrumptious fall colors of the fat quarter and floss. Thank you so much!!

Round 4 and address missing

Please sign me up for round 4, also can you re email me Pegs address pls? I don't have it and may have accidentally erased the email that did have it.

Thanks

Petite Alphabet

Here are the darling squares from my partner, Kathy Roberts. I just love the delicate, petite alphabet in the rose wreath and laurel. It's just perfect for my little Hadley's quilt! Kathy also sent some fabulous threads which I will use on my grandchild's quilt, as well. I've enjoyed my Fair & Square experience so much....but time off until Jan. or February!! Hugs to everyone! Deb

Thank You, Dani!

I received my squares from Dani today, and I'm soo delighted with them. The choice of pattern, fabric and colours. Just so beautiful. Thank you so much Dani. They're just beautiful! Look...

My Squares from Barbara!!

These are the lovely squares I received from Barbara in the Netherlands. I will definitely be making an ornament out of them this year. December is my finishing month!! She also sent a chart and a postcard! Thank you!!!!!

Square to Staci

Design: Heart and Home ~ from book Joy in the Journey

Designer: Diane Williams

Fibers: DMC

Fabric: 32 ct. raw belfast

Stitched for: Staci

Stitched by: Vonna

Thank You Vonna!

I came home yesterday afternoon to find a package waiting on my doorstep, and was very excited because I knew what it had to be!!!

Thank you for the wonderful squares Vonna, I absolutely love them!!! What a funny coincidence, because I really considered stitching that very design for you! Great minds think alike, LOL!!!

Thank you also for the extra goodies, they will certainly be handy :)

I hope you've taken pictures to show off your lovely stitching!

Thanks again Vonna, Staci

My Squares from Pam ...

I was on vacation all last week and was soooo excited to see a package from Pam when I returned. Here's a picture of the squares she stitched for me and some goodies she included. Thank you Pam for the lovely squares and the other goodies .. it was fun seeing where you are from. I emailed you earlier today.

On the way to Annemarie...

Hi Vonna and all,
I am just popping in to let you know that I sent my squares off to Annemarie today!!!!

Carol....

Received from Mindi

Here is a pic of the round #3 exchange that I received from Mindi. Thank you so much for the beautiful squares and all the unexpected goodies!

Paula D

Posting Pictures

Dear Fair and Square Members,
Please remember that when you receive squares from your partner, that you:
1.) e-mail them (your partner) to let them know that you received and
2.) in a timely fashion (I'm not talking immediately but within a day or two), please post the pictures of your received squares to the Fair and Square Board

Please note: I'm no longer keeping track of who's sent and who's received in the side bar because that made people nervous....but I AM keeping track in my notebook at home. The only way I can do that is if we all communicate by writing to this board when we send, receive and posting a picture of our received squares.

If you don't post a picture, it may hurt your partners feelings! Think of it this way...they have worked hard for you...they've thought about what to stitch for you, they've stitched it, they've sent it away and they are waiting....and waiting....and they don't know if you've gotten them yet or not and then if they do know you've received them, and you don't show them off with our fellow Fair Squarer's then they think you don't like them. Please, please, please post the picture of your received squares to this blog. If you can't do it, then please let your partner know this and maybe they have a picture they can post for you. (for example look how Margaret G. and Annemarie worked together to get a picture up of Annemarie's lovely squares posted to this board - that's what I'm talking about - teamwork and communication! Well done ladies!).

For those interested, this is all listed in the rules for Fair and Square, which I know everyone was supposed to have read and understood, when they were signed up. I'm not trying to be hard-nosed about all of this but in the past week I've had no less than 3 e-mails concerning people and posting pictures, posting received/sent information and various other issues. It makes it so much easier for me and us all if you can post your information to the board. This is a VERY successful exchange and communication is key to any successful venture. And any successful exchange board out there asks its members to do the very same steps - so it's just not this board. You all are members to this blog because you can post to it. So let's get to posting and sharing our information.

My appreciation for everyone's attention to this matter!
~Vonna

STACI

Your squares are finished, packed and I'm going to the P.O. right now!! Start stalking your postal carrier! :)

I hope you like them....me?!....I don't want to send them! LOL! But since you sent me such lovelies already....I'll send them anyway :)

Have a great weekend!

Vonna

Squares Received from Margaret G

I received my squares from Margaret G on Tuesday. She stitched French Country IV Pumpkin for me from JBW Designs. It goes perfectly with the other two autumn themed squares I have received. She also sent along two charts from Lizzie*Kate (which I hope to stitch soon=)).



Thanks again, Margaret! I can't wait to turn these into a cube :)

Barbara L...look for your squares...

Barbara L, your squares are being mailed tomorrow. I do hope you like them.
Vonna, please sign me up for Round 4!! Thanks.

RULES MODIFICATION!!

Fellow Stitchers,
Since we've gotten a few rounds under our belts now, I see that we can modify a couple of the rules. Remember this was a "learning" experience and I didn't know exactly how this would take off...so here's what I changed...
The fabric size can be 6 x 6 I believe that will allot enough space for finishing into smalls, quilts, whatever...I noticed I was throwing away a lot of good linen, so if you want the squares can now become 6 x 6. Of course you can send any size larger than 6 x 6, but the minimum size shall be this.

And if the pattern you're wanting to stitch is larger than 50 x 50 ask your partner if that would be ok. If they aren't making something that is size dependent, then a slightly larger square is fine. I know I've been breaking the rules on this so I thought I'd just make it "legal" that we can go over 50 x 50 if its ok with the partner your assigned too.

Alrighty then...we've got ourselves a highly popular exchange blog going here! Keep up the good work ladies :)
~Vonna

LAUREN SQUARES ON THE WAY

Lauren your squares are on their way. I got them into the mail today. Thank you for letting me stitch these for you. I have really enjoyed this. I am so glad I have already signed up for Round 4. I hope you like them. Darla

Margaret's Squares

Blogger was being less than helpful in the last couple of days, making it impossible for Margaret to post a picture of the squares I stitched for her for Round 2. So now I'm posting them for her. Margaret wrote a little bit about the squares a couple of days ago.

Vonna

Could you sign me up for round 4 and thanks for keeping us all busy :)...

on their way!

My squares started their trip to their new home today and hopefully the international mails will cooperate and they'll arrive quickly.

I enjoyed taking part in this very fun exhange, but due to health issues I'm going to sit out the next round. Enjoy, everyone!!

Marg, Your squares will

be starting their trip to Australia tomorrow!!!

Mail from Maastricht

Are others having problems uploading images. I have been trying for days to show you the lovely squares Annemarie stitched for me in Round 2 but Blogger refuses. Yes you are reading correctly - Round 2. Annemarie and I mailed our squares on the same day hoping they would also arrive on the same day, but I guess the US mail thought these were just too pretty and considered keeping them. Finally last Thursday someone decided to be kind and Annemarie's package was in our mailbox.

The squares are absolutely perfect from one Dutch person to another. The front is a Delft Blue tile of a tulip - what could be more Dutch? On the back Annemarie stitched not only her name, city and the year but decorated the corners with a pretty design of her own. Along with the squares she sent me one of her now famous floss rings with Wildflowers 'Firecracker' floss (red/white/blue - the colors of the Dutch flag) and the cutest card with a hilarious poem by Hans Kuyper. DH got quite a chuckle out of that too.

Thank you so much Annemarie. I thoroughly enjoyed stiching this exchange with you and know I have made a new friend. Someday we will meet in person and I am looking forward to that day.

I will keep on trying to post a picture in the coming days.

Sensing Victorian Squares Send Off!!

Kathy Roberts is probably starting to sense some stitching winds coming her way as a midnight mail plane winds its way through clusters of silvery, moonlit clouds headed towards South Australia. Her Fair & Square pieces are headed for her!!

I had the good fortune of having Kathy as my partner this turn. She is such a genuine and kind-hearted stitching friend. I just wish we lived closer because I think we'd be stitching together alot!

Kathy likes delicate and Victorian stitchey things. She doesn't care for the garrish colors or designs, and she's a gentle spirit, herself, if there ever was one. I say these things because I want her next partner to take special care of her for me. Kathy is a true heart.

She does have one misconception, however. I'm no maven of stitching or sewing, as she says. It's simply that if after being a stitching woman for over 30 years, I haven't learned something, I should be drawn, quartered and stitched back together by amatuers!!!

I'm going to take some time off from F&S this next few months, and will be coming back in Jan. or Feb., if the Headmistresses will allow it. I want to take the opportunity to wish each one of you, my stitching very fair friends a happy holiday season and lots of fun stitching through it! I'll be checking in and commenting! Hugs, Deb in FL -- Lavender Rose

Newbie!

Hi everyone ! I am a newbie here, but not to cross stitch! I am excited to be here! I have been stitching since I was in the 7th grade, and I just turned 40,... I have a blog where I am moderator of a rr... and also there is a hardanger class given by another stitching friend, Andrea! I hope you all can come visit my blog sometime.... I have a few other hobbies as well as stitching... Mother .... 2 teenage boys.... wife, stitcher, beader, writer, crochet, drawing, scrapping, quilting, sewing... travel, and blogging... not to mention my newest hobby which is hardanger , (learning!)
glad to be here.... :) Laura
http://dragonflymystic.blogspot.com

Square for Deb On It's Way!

As of 11:00 A.M. this morning the Round Three Square that I made for Deb is in the mail. It was an honor to sew for Deb, especially when I read about the wonderful sewer Deb is. I don't want to give it away, but have you read Deb's blog lately? Especially her entry on Oct 6.
Congratulations Deb! http://lavenroseramblings.blogspot.com/

Thank You for letting me part of this swap. I would love to be in Round Four.

Haappy Hugs,
Kathy R.

Intro :)

Hi, my name is Danica (Dani for short). I live in VA Beach, VA with my husband. My mother and grandmother taught me to cross stitch when I was younger and I have been doing projects for gifts since I was about 11. I am looking forward to participating in this exchange when I can. This is the first exchange that I have become a part of.

Vonna - please sign me up for round 4. I look forward to getting to know you all better.

Round 3 Squares from Paula

I received my squares from Paula yesterday, and they're wonderful! The extra goodies were a fantastic surprise. I've been wanting to try some of the DMC linen floss for a while now, and the colors will be perfect for something I have in mind for my parents. Thank you Paula!

Oh, And...

Vonna can you sign me up for Round 4 please? Thanks!

Stephanie

Squares for Sue Wild from Stephanie

Sue your squares will be in the post tomorrow morning! We've just come out of a week-long Royal Mail strike, and the next one starts on Monday (!!!) for another week, so I'm really hoping that yours won't be too delayed en route!

Stephanie

Hannah's Squares

Your squares are on their way Hannah. I enjoyed stitching them for you and hope you like them.

Vonna please sign me up for Round 4.

Squares for Pokua

Pokua, your squares are on the way! They were fun to stitch!

Squares to Paula

Paula - our squares will pass each other in the mail, mine were sent today.

Vonna - please sign me up for Round 4.

Mailed to Mindi

Just wanted to let you know, I mailed my squares today to Mindi. I guess I will wait until she receives them before I post a pic unless she beats me to that first! I hope you enjoy the squares, Mindi!
Paula D

Beautiful squares from Cathy!

I received these beautiful squares from Cathy yesterday. I just love them! Cathy, you are such a talented stitcher and you make so wonderful pieces. I´m so proud to be owner of these, I hope I manage to finish them properly! I loved the Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Magazine too, that you sent me. Christmas is my favourite season and I allready know what to stitch from the magazine! Thanks so much!

Dani - Squares are on the Way

Dani,
Just to let you know that your squares are on their way out to Canada from Western Australia. I do hope you like them.

Vonna, could you please sign me up for F&S Round 4. Thank you for the opportunity to share our passion with others around the world!

Regards,
Pokua

Squares from Staci!!

Here's my squares from Staci! Aren't they lovely? She did a beautiful job and they are wonderfully stitched. She also sent me a bag full of craft rings to make floss fobs, a bag full of smell good bowl fillers that look like tiny pumpkins and some of her homemade floss bobbins. Thank you for all of these lovlies Staci!! You made my week :)

Hi, Michele W.

I have your squares completed and wrapped for mailing. It is our Canadian Thanksgiving weekend so after the leftover turkey, I will get your things in the mail on Tuesday. It was a pleasure stitching for you and since this was my first exchange, it was a fun experience. (BTW, Vonna, can you sign mr up for round # 4 , please?) Yours in stitches, Pam E. Canada

I had fun with round #3! Sign me up for round 4, please. I will post pics when I mail out my round #3.
Paula D

I received my squares from Cheryl today :)

Lookie what Cheryl did for me! I love PS and this is perfect! She's way ahead of me! I need to catch up! Thank you!

Donna

STACI

Your FABULOUS squares arrived today :)
I will get pictures up soon, my batteries died just as I was taking the pictures :(
I love everything and all the goodies :)
Thank YOU!!!
HUGS,
Vonna

Please sign me up for the next round!

Hello! I´d really like this group and it has been so fun to stitch these squares. Please sign me up for round #4, I look forward to it.

hugs Tuula.

Next Round

Please sign me up for the next round. I am really enjoying this exchange very much. I am pretty much all settled in my condo now...still have some things in the garage to put away so I can get the car in but I can take my time with that. My stitching room/office is all put away now too! YEAH I can find things again. I just found the perfect chart and floss for my Heidi for round 3. Can't wait till Friday so I can get started on it.

Will be emailing my new address to coordinators and Heidi later this afternoon.


Peg

Round 3 squares for Vonna are in the Mail!!!

Hi Vonna!

I mailed your squares this morning so you should get them by the end of the week!

I'll be out of town 10/4-10/8. Me and my 10 best knitting friends are going to the Taos Wool Festival, with a quick stop at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs! Then I'll be yarn shopping, sight seeing, helping at my friend Kathy's booth, oh, and looking for Julia Roberts--LOL!!! Oh, and did I mention.....I will be 'kid-less'?!

I'm having a terrific time with this exchange, please sign me up for Round 4!

Thanks Vonna, you're the best :) Staci

Vicki, yooo hoo, Vicki

I have a question for you. I did a floss toss for your squares and I'm wondering what you think. There are two sets of greens and 3 sets of purple-ishes. The only difference between the two pics is I moved the greens so you could see them next to each of the purples. Is there a pairing of a purple set and a green set which you like best? Or do you not fancy purple and green much at all? It's fine if you don't because there's a whole rainbow out there for me to work with.



Thanks for the help! And, no more clues for you... just the floss toss. I just don't want you to open your pack and say "Hey that'd be really great if it were in _________ and __________."