Monday, June 30, 2008

Loye, your squares are on their way...

Hello Loye! Finally your squares are on their way to you. I hope that you like them.

Hugs Tuula.

Summer Square in the mail for Gillie

My Summer Squares for Gillie are off and on their way.

Hope that you enjoy them.

Round 7

Hi there... sorry I'm away from home and have been unable to access this blog for a week or so... just letting Chris know that her block is on its way from Australia. Hope you enjoy it! Regards, Mairi. PS: Sorry it's a little later than it should be.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

F&S #7 for Annemiek

Hi!

My F&S #7 squares are going to go into the mail tomorrow. I'm sorry that they are late being mailed out. I've just been having a lot of stuff going on lately. I hope that you enjoy them.

Melissa

Received my square from Mary Kathernine


I received some beautiful squares from Mary Katherine. They are so pretty. I can't wait to finish these as a pinkeep. Thank you, Mary Katherine. You did a wonderful job.

F & S round 7 from Suzanne


Here are the beautiful squares I received fron Suzanne - for which I give many, many thanks, I am just sorry that my photographic skills do not do them justice.

Squares Received from Peg!!!


I received these squares from Peg on Friday but didn't get a chance to post them. Aren't they wonderful? The design is taking from "And A Forest Grew" by Rosewood Manor, which we are both stitching on! I just love them!!! Thanks so much Peg!


And Peg, your squares are finally finished & are going out in tomorrow's mail as long as I get the address to where you are by then! I hope you'll like what I chose for you...... let me know when they arrive.


Have a great day & happy stitching!

Summer Squares for Rachel P;

Your squares are going in the mail tomorrow .

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Received Round #7 Squares from Vonna


I've been feeling a little under the weather lately so I didn't get these posted promptly, but Vonna knows that they arrived safely. These are my Round #7 squares from her. She sent a pack of needles and some beautiful floss to round out the package. Thank you Vonna!

Friday, June 27, 2008

Summer Round from Melissa


I received the most gorgeous Just Nan squares from a pattern called "Thanks a Bunch" from Melissa this afternoon. They are so beautifully done. Thank you Melissa.

Summer Squares sent!

Paula -

Your squares are on their way! I mailed them out today - Friday, June 27th. Hopefully our little rural mail system is using the truck and not the horse and wagon, so they'll arrive soon...LOL!

Kendra

Summer Squares sent!

Paula -



Your squares are on their way! I mailed them out today - Friday, June 27th

4th of July squares from Carolyn F. "Finished"

Hi all! I finished my squares i rec'd from Carolyn F. last night into a little "bean bag" thingie to add to my patriotic display. I used the finishing technique from the biscournu's just made it square and used poly pellets to fill it up. I really like how it turned out.



Katrina H's Squares for Me

I received Katrina H's squares in the mail a couple of days ago. Katrina - thank you they are fantastic! She noticed that my dog had eaten some of my stitched x-mas/yule tree ornaments last year (bad dog!) and made a replacement for me. It's going to be a wonderful addition to our tree. My husband loves them too - and our dog, Ellie, will be nowhere near the tree this year!!
Aren't the colors exciting!! :-)

ROUND #8 PARTNERS

ALL PARTNER INFORMATION has been sent. If you haven't received the info, please let me know. Thank you!

Please remember that we:


  • Stitch on 32 ct. evenweave or linen ONLY

  • BOTH squares must be at least 6 inches SQUARE

  • Evenweave/fabric must be a neutral shade; nothing garish or heavily mottled

  • We mail ON TIME and if we don't then we notify our partner and our moderator

  • We POST to the board when mailing, receiving our squares and post a picture if possible - if we cannot post a picture then we notify our partner so they may post a picture

  • We label our posts at a minimum with our name (and initial if common first name), our partners name and the round number

  • We contact our partner and learn more about them

  • We stitch beautiful squares with our partner's requests in mind

  • We relax and have fun!


Partners were paired randomly as follows:


Peg - Cathy B.
Diane M. - Lisa VV
Tuula H. - Missy Ann
Pokua - Clare
Joan S. - Angela P.
Sue W. - Gaby M.
Nicola - Maureen Q
Paula C. - Danica M
Dani B. - Suzanne S.
Jayne N. - Shelley P.
Christine R. - Anna W.
Annette - Brenda H.
Annemiek - Michelle B.
Nicky R. - Heidi
Jen R.- Anna TL
Mairi G. - Staci
Ruth B. - Janice M.
Sara - Rita H.
Jennifer B. - Laura M.
Darla L - Daniela B.
Brigitte A. - April K.
Kathy A.- Sandra G.
Jayne P. - Margit C.
Terry P. - Malinda B
Amy SC - Marie P.
Jill F - Lynda A
Chantal - Marion
Sonda - Marg F.
Lesley B. - Wendy Jo
Melita - Anna VS
Mary Kathryn - Lei
Michele W. - Veronica O.
Karen D. - Jeanie C.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hi Jenn
Sorry I didn't post soomer but been away from the computer. Your summer squares left on Monday to your house , hopefully you will get them next week

Thank You Sabine, Round 7 squares

I got some truly lovely squares from Sabine, for Round #7. Sorry I am so late to post pictures. The personalized beach design is perfect. The ocean is one of my favorite places to be. In the design there is even a tiny blue palm tree, so cute! She couldn't have picked a better design to stitch for me, I sincerly love my squares. Thank you so much Sabine.

When you get a chance could you let me know where you found the design. Have a woderful time on Holiday. Let me know when you recieve your squares.

Best,
Christine R.


Squares From Brenda H

I received my squares from Brenda H. Sorry I am so late to post pictures. I posted on my blog but forgot to post here. I love my squares and the goodies that she sent with them. I can't wait to get started stitching on the Lizzie Kate pattern that she sent. I am going to turn the squares and future squares into a quilt or a wall hanging. Thanks Brenda for getting me started!

-Amy VM

Labels for post

Sorry, I forgot the labels for my post. Rd 7 received from Amy VM in FL.

Brenda

Recv'd Squares from Amy VM


I received my lovely round 7 squares from Amy VM in FL. Thank you so much Amy and thank you for the great package that you put together for me. The soap and hand lotion smell great, the needleminder is wonderful, as is the cashew brittle.

Thanks again, Amy and thank you Vonna for setting up these exchanges.

Brenda

Jayne N--round 7 squares, sent and recieved


Hi, Jayne! I recieved your lovely squares yesterday. So pretty! Purple and cows are my fave things. These will look fabulous in my purple office (which is decorated with cows of course!). Thanks also for the cute fabric and embellishments; they'll make perfect accessories! It's perfect. :)
This morning, I finally got your squares in the post! Sorry for the delay. Feeling much better with this new round of antibiotics.
Happy stitching!
Teresa S.

The Squares are Here!

Katrina H - I received your squares. I have a photo but might not be able to post it for a couple of days due to travel. Thank you so much! They are lovely :-).

Yoohoo Stephanie M!

I've been such a bad partner this round and I'm so sorry about it! I received your squares yesterday (could have gotten to me earlier but I haven't been home for a while now and just sneeked in to pick up my mail.) I love them!! They're Lizzie Kate's Halloween Snippet. I also LOVE your signature square and the HIH Pumpkin chart! I'll post pictures a little later on when I get the camera out...right now I just wanted to let you know I received them. Yours will be going out in Monday's mail...very sorry that it's a week late but I have some goodies to send you that are at home and I can't get to them until then! Thanks so much!!

Squares on the way to Kathy!

Yeesh... I forgot to post the other day, but I did indeed get my squares off to Kathy. I've got to be the most scatterbrained member of this group LOL

NOW OPEN - Halloween Holiday Round!!

Please see round information (link in the side bar), for details on the exchange and sign up information.

The moderator of this round is: Jill F.

Remember to sign up for a round you must have "good" standing with the board (which means all exchanges have been sent and received by the individual - or you are in contact with Vonna about the status of the exchange).

New members may only sign up for one round until their first exchange round has been sent and received with no problems.

Thank you!

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

My Squares from Marion H

Marion, I just love these squares! Look what she stitched for me .. aren't they pretty :) She also sent some floss and a lovely postcard of her home town. I just love the squares! Thank you for stitching them for me.


Last Call for Round 8!!!!

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Round #8. If you'd like to join in, please do so asap! http://fairsquares-lists.blogspot.com/2008/06/round-8-information-and-participants.html

Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Summer Squares from Kathy A.

I was quite pleased when I arrived home this evening to find my package from Kathy A. had arrived. Inside were these beautiful summer squares. Kathy also included a lovely scissor fob.


Thank you Kathy for a wonderful exchange.
Hugs,
Melissa P.

Finished my earth day squares...

...from Joan...I made a box...hmm...I wanted to do a tin box BUT I couldn´t find a suitable tin, so I made this box....and I like it:-))


Squares to Sara...

...are finally on their way... hope you like them Sara;-))

Gaby

Received from Jill F--updated with pic

How surprised was I when I got home from work (at 2am) this morning to find a package from Jill F on the table!! Well, of course, I had to open it. And inside were some very lovely Summer Round squares. She stitched some designs from the Lizzie Kate Summer Crazy chart. Thank you Jill for the very summer-y squares and the handmade thread counter and floss tags.

4th of July squares sent to Carolyn F.

Hi all, i know Carolyn was having issues posting pics so i will post the squares that i sent to Carolyn F. for the 4th of July exchange. I stitched the freebie "POP" by LK from a few years ago. it was a very fun stitch and need to do for myself as well.



hugs, karen

Round 7 Mailed

My squares went in the mail yesterday to Amy. Wasn't sure I wanted to send them as I really like how it turned out. Should be to you soon Amy.

Round 7 Squares




Hi every-one! Just posting to say I have sent Shelley P's squares for round 7 late last week, hopefully they are on there way across the seas to her now.


Also, i have received my squares from Shelley- I just love the needle necessities thread she used, the colours are beautiful.


Thanks Shelley!




Monday, June 23, 2008

Thank you Jen R!



These bright and beautiful squares arrived today. They and the threads you sent along are wonderful. Thank you so very much!

:0)

Round #7 Squares from Cathy B!


I got some SUPER lovely squares from sweet Cathy B today for Round #7. Cathy knows me so well as far as my tastes goes...these are PERFECT and I will love finishing these beauties up to display in my home.
Cathy also sent me some lovely marbled DMC scissors I've been lusting after, some pearl headed pins, some skiens of DMC Variations and a chart from my wishlist. Cathy you spoiled me and I loved every minute of it! THANK YOU!

Squares from Sonda Round #7



Today when I arrived home from work these squares
were waiting for me. They are from Sonda.
She also sent a piece of fabric and three skeins
of overdyed floss. I love the design and can't wait
to finish them off.
Thanks so much Sonda. I should have ironed the
fabric but just wanted to get them posted.

Round 7 Squares Mailed

I mailed round 7 squares out to Brenda H today. I hope that she enjoys them. This is my first Fair and Square exchange, so I will be anxious to know what she thinks.

Amy VM

Round 7 squares to Chantal

Chantal your squares are on their way to you. I hope you like them.

Hello to everyone

Hi all!

I have just joined this group, and already signed up for round 8 - and looking forward to it.

I am Rita from Budapest, Hungary, aged 32. We recently moved to a house (and love it!) with my "almost husband" and two sons (they are 5 and 3.5, and little devils, but I just love them). I am working as an independent auditor.

In my spare time I like to read, knit, cross-stitch and dance (salsa). I fell in love with exchanges through reading some marvellous blogs (Carol, especially), and am happy to be here with you.

Hugs,

Rita

Squares sent


I just returned from the post office, so Julianne your squares are on the way! Little bit late, but I was out of the town...

Mail Date - Round #7

Fair Square Members:



We're now past the mail date for Round #7. I know many of us (myself included) have not mailed yet. I've heard from many of you - thank you!

Some I've not heard from - let's please remember to keep the lines of communication open. If you haven't mailed yet - no worries, but let's all try to get our squares in the mail soon and well before the 8th week deadline which is July 4th.

Thanks for your attention to this matter and for following our guidelines!

Final Notice - Round #8

Fair Square Members:

Round #8 will be closing Friday a.m. when the moderator turns on her computer for the day. Please check round information for details and sign up if you'd like to participate following the directions listed there.

Remember: this is the first round where we will be returning to the original rules of "no goodies" to be sent with the squares.

Thanks for participating!

Squares from Julianne


I was out of the town for the last few days and look what a beauty I found by my return. Thank you so much Julianne, I love it so much!

My squares are beeing sent today...

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Round 7 Received from Staci


Staci thank you so much for the beautiful squares and the lovely extras. I love the re-usable bag that zips up so neatly! That's cool!

Squares for Amy VM


I got an email from Amy that her squares were delivered on Saturday. So glad that you got them and like them, Amy.

Brenda H

Rd 7 Squares to Jennifer B

The squares I stitched for Jennifer B have been mailed off! Between celebrating our anniversary and my husband being on vacation (aka hogging the computer to play his new game), I've just now had a chance to post.

Jenn, I do hope you like your package! I switched designs at the last minute; the "new" chart just jumped out at me.

It was a pleasure to stitch for you and I've thoroughly enjoyed being your partner.

Thank you, Vonna, for coordinating all of this for everyone!

Needle Necessities Floss

Not sure if I'm allowed to do this or not but I need NN 189 - Kismet for a chart I bought a few years ago. You can read the details on my blog:

http://oma-idratherbecrafting.blogspot.com/

If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Darla, Round 7 squares have been mailed to you

Hi Darla, your squares were mailed yesterday (Saturday) to you. I really enjoyed stitching these for you. it was a pattern i have seen on here and have just been waiting to stitch. I hope you enjoy them!

hugs, karen

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Squares from Michelle B of KS


I received the most lovely squares from Michelle today.I am a very lucky swapper! This is my first swap and it has been great! Michelle opened up my eyes to the new world of Quaker motif and her work is extraordinary!

Michelle B's squares from Martha


This square is from theworkbasket free patterns.

Round 7 Squares received

I received two beautiful squares today from Martha B. They are a Quaker motif done in red. She will have to post pics as I am not very computer literate in that department.

Hi Jenn

Thanks for the great squares for the celebrate the summer round . I love the colors you picked.
Yours will hopefully be in the mail by Monday
Heather M

Fair and Square #7 Sent

This is Vanessa from Upstate NY, Marg - your squares have been sent.

I have been trying to post to blogger - but I keep getting error messages. We shall see if this goes through.

Round 7 - Sandra G

Sandra G,

I'm mailing out your squares on Monday. I'm sorry I'm mailing late. My daughter went into the hospital last Sunday and the Dr's said she would be there only a few days and she is still there. I got to bring her home for a bit today so I could jump on the computer and let you know. Our post office is not open on the weekends. I'm sorry again that I'm mailing out late.

Heidi

Friday, June 20, 2008

Round 7 to Suzanne S

Hi Suzanne just to let you know your square is on its way. Hope you like it!

Clare

Round 7 squares for Melissa C.

Hi Melissa,
Your squares are going out on Monday the 23rd. I got the package all ready to mail, but it turned out I didn't have any out of Europe stamps and couldn't get to the PO in time to pick up new ones. It should take 7-10 days to reach you.
Annemiek

Received from Joan!



WOW! Look at the lovely squares stitched for me by Joan! I love them! Very girly and pink! (Yes, the picture sucks...I don't know what's up with my camera these days.) And she spoiled me with her handmade goodies and other treats! I have my very own chicken!!! YAY! Thank you so very much!!

To Joan S.

Your squares went in the mail to you today. In my hurry to make it there today, I forgot the card and the specifics about the square. :( I'll mail it out tomorrow, but you should have it all pretty quick, judging by how swiftly your lovely pkg reached me.

For Monique

I am on my way to the post office. Monique look in your mailbox in about two weeks.

Kathy

Received


I received a delightful package from Cyndi H., with summer squares and some surprises! These were the first squares I have received and they are wonderful! Thanks Cyndi.

Round 7 Posted to Teresa S

Hi Teresa S
Squares posted today hope you like them.
Jayne N

Vonna Round #7

Hi Vonna, your squares for round #7 were mailed today!

Cathy B

Round #7 Squares Off to Sabine R.

Hi Sabine R,

Your Round #7 squares are on their way.

Keep on eye out for them.

Your squares arrived today. After I take a few photos of them I'll post them tomorrow.

~Christine R.

Look what I got!!!!

Our Marie P made my day!!!!!
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I mean how stunning are these squares?!

They are part of LHN School Girl piece stitched in this amazing red by Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe.

Thanks so much, Marie! You made my day.

Round #7 Squares sent to Mary Kathryn

I just put the squares in the mail. Hope you like them. Had a lot of fun stitching these.

BLOG

Hi Members,
I'd like to thank the following long-time members that took the challenge and Moderate for me:
  • AmySC
  • Jill F.
  • Michele W.
  • Joan S. (if I can talk her into it!)

We'll have a nicely ran exchange with these ladies helping me out. Thank you Ladies ;)

You'll notice that I've done some "rearranging" too....I've got our lists on a separate blog now instead of in the sidebar so that it is easier to read all the information pertaining to a certain round at one place and all grouped together. WE'll finish Round #7 and Celebrate Summer in the sidebar of this blog and then all the other rounds will be on the other blog which is linked to from this blog. You all still just post to this blog your squares, etc.

My e-mail has changed to: thetwistedstitcher@gmail.com please make sure that you use this e-mail now for anything regarding Fair and Square - my family e-mail was getting clogged up with requests etc for this and now with this e-mail just for Fair and Square I can locate everything quickly and what people told me etc. instead of relying on my own brain cells.

I've also added some more Holiday Rounds take a gander at the side bar under Round Dates Quick Reference for the dates of each specific round and then click on the links to get to the actual information about that round.

When you sign up for an exchange (WHEN IT IS OPEN) please contact the person that is listed as MODERATOR for that exchange.

Everything else will go to me as usual, except for the rounds that are being moderated by a specific moderator.

The RULES have been adjusted a bit...perhaps it would be good to take a look at those so that we can all be on the same page.

Thanks for your attention to these details and implementing them into your exchanging here!

Hello Kathy A

Hi Kathy,
I mailed your Celebrate the Summer squares this afternoon. I hope you like what I stitched for you.

Melissa

My squares to Sara...

...will go out on Monday, sorry I am a bit late again, but I want to add a small extra which hasn´t arrived yet...

Gaby

Round 7 Squares Received from Heather L.

Yesterday I received my Round 7 squares from Heather L. They are very beautiful.



She also sent me a fat quarter, a Homespun Elegance pattern and a package of buttons.


Thank you Heather! I am anxious to finish these.

Marion H. sent F&S #7 to Michelle W.

I've sent my fair and square blocks from round #7 to Michelle W. today.
It should arrive by the end of next week Michele, I hope you like what I stitched for you.

Marion

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Marion H.

Your squares will be in the mail tomorrow .. 6/20. Hope they don't take forever to get to you!

Hugs, Michele

Hello Sonda Martin...

Your Summer Round exchange will be going to the post office first thing tomorrow morning. I hope you like them.

Hello Peg H.!

Your Earth Day squares are all stitched, packaged up and will be going to the post office first thing tomorrow morning. I hope you enjoy them!

Round 7 Squares

I will be mailing my squares out for Sharon B. on Saturday morning. I would send them tomorrow, but unfortunately I have to be home to interpret a mortgage change. I do have the squares finished tho, and I think you will love them Sharon!
Laura M. Round 7 F&S partner :)

Moderators NEEDED!

EDITED: I have my moderators - thank you all for your consideration!

Hello Members,
I have decided that I need some time to myself to stitch rather than try to keep all my irons in one fire. So I'm going to ask you all if you'd help me out with moderating some exchanges. I need help with the upcoming rounds - Round #8 and Round #9.

Moderators will need to be a long standing member of Fair and Square - this could be defined as a member that has exchanged successfully at least 4 times on time. Your e-mail will be listed in the sidebar with the Round you are hosting for people to contact you to JOIN the round. You will be responsible for marking people as SENT or REC'd and keeping the list for the specific round you are moderating up to date.

Once the Round is closed for sign - ups you will be responsible for:
  • pairing the partners
  • publishing the partner list in a post and in the sidebar under the Participants list
  • sending the partners address information to each participant
  • updating the Member Profiles with partner name under "Previous Partners" so we can make sure partners are not duplicated

Moderators will be responsible for e-mailing the members who have not mailed on time at least weekly until the squares have been exchanged. Any problems should be turned over to Vonna and we together will make decisions and solve problems together.

INTERESTED? please e-mail Vonna privately at pfeiffers6@sbcglobal.net please take some consideration with this, I need reliable, dependable people that are willing to put the same effort into it as I do. It's hard for me to let go, but I need help in a bad way. Thank you for your consideration and help in this matter. Sincerely, Vonna

Summer Round Kathy A to Melissa P

Hey, Melissa - your squares are winging their way. May they have a safe journey. Hope you like what I have stitched.
Kathy

Amy VM, round 7

Hi Amy, I put your packet into the mail this morning and hope you enjoy your squares. It was fun stitching them.

Brenda H

LABELS

Members,

We were doing really well on remembering to put all the "labels" on our posts...and I've noticed that in the last week or so we've gotten a bit sloppy on our labels and posting. Please remember to:
  1. Put your name and last initial that identifies you especially if you have a common first name
  2. On the labels of each post please put: Your Name; Your Partners Name; Round Number/Name

This may seem time consuming, but it helps me to track so that I don't have to look at lists of names trying to figure out who is who and what round we're talking about.

Thank you for your consideration to me when doing this...I appreciate it!

Vonna

Round 7 Squares mailed

Martha, I mailed your Round 7 squares this morning. Hope you like them.

Squares from Kathy...

Kathy sent me the loveliest squares! Thank you so much Kathy the bunnies are simply gorgeous! I plan to make a door hanger ornament with it so I can let everyone know when my pet bunny is in the house!


She included some great goodies and I appreciate it all thanks again!
Hugs Wanda


Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Kathy A Round 7 Squares from Wanda

In my mailbox today, was this beautiful package from Wanda. Look at the lovey Quaker square that she stitched for me. Don't you just love the color - Thread Gatherers silk thread called Peacock.
And here is the entire package with the lovely extras. Wanda must have known I love mauves and purples. She did a great job of adding her personal touch.

Thank you so much Wanda. I enjoyed stitching for you and hope we stay in touch.

Round #7 Squares to Sonda

I just mailed my round 7 squares off to Sonda.

I hope that you enjoy them and that they arrive
quick.

Attention Amy VM

I have your squares finished and ready to mail; but, I need your new address in Florida. I sent an email to your old email address and I'm not sure if that is still current. Please, email me your new address and I can get these out to you.

Brenda in NC

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

For Michelle B. round 7

Squares are on their way to you. I will post the design on my blog when you get them. I forgot to tell you the source of the pattern , in the package but I don;t want to ruin the surprise, so let me know when you get them and I will reveal all.
I bought some design software for cross stitch and I design my own for the summer celebration. I am kind of a geeky type so I have enjoyed this. Happy stitching to all.
Martha B.

Squares on Their Way To Martha!

Martha - the summer celebration squares went in the mail this morning.

Hello Members

I'm doing a little cleaning of the exchange group. If there are people that are members of this board and wouldn't like to exchange anymore, could you please e-mail me to let me know, or leave a comment here please?

I'm just trying to make it a little more manageable and have decided that I'm going to start limiting membership so that people that really DO want to exchange can have a forum to do so.

If you still want to exchange and are in good standing then there are no worries and no reason to drop out even if you want to exchange in the future....but if you no longer want to be a part of the group for whatever reason, just let me know and I'll get it taken care of.

Thanks go out to all of you for your continuted commitment and support of the exchange! We have a wonderful group of stitchers here and so many lovely squares being exchanged each month. I'm astounded at the beauty each consecutive round brings the members of this board. We've had some lovely squares of late!
Vonna

In the Post for Mercy

Mercy, your squares went in the post today - hopefully they shouldn't take too long to get to you!

Hugs
Stephanie

Monday, June 16, 2008

Round 7 Squares Posted

Just a quick post to say that I posted the Round#7 squares off to Clare this morning. I hope they don't take too long to reach her.

Round 6 - Cathy Boyd's Squares


My apologies for such a late post - I wanted to thank Catherine for her lovely squares that I received for Round 6 - the design (prairie school) is absolutely gorgeous and colours chosen were just lovely, for some reason my picture decided to load sideways but you can get the idea!!!. Catherine sent some beautiful material and a lovely post it note set which my daughter has now taken command of. Here is a picture which I hope will do the real thing justice. Thanks again Catherine for being a lovely fair and square partner. I know that you are still waiting on mine that seem to have been lost in the postal black hole!! I have been working on other squares that I am happy to send in place of the originals. Waiting to hear from you. Best wishes and fond regards, Sharon B.x x x