Thursday, July 30, 2009

Summer Exchange From Jill F.

I received my F&S Summer Exchange blocks from Jill F. and they are truly wonderful. Jill selected a very appropriate Lizzie Kate Design called “Summer Basket” and I could not be more pleased. What a wonderful design, I love the alphabet that surrounds the basket. Thank you so much Jill for these great squares!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

4th of July Squares from Beth H


My apologies for not posting Beth's squares earlier. I've had internet connection problems for 2 months but they appear resolved now. I rec'd these cute squares last month from Beth. Thank you very much Beth.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Round 14 Squares Received

Hi,

I received my Round 14 squares from Jill F. They are very pretty, and it is to bad I couldn't get a better picture with my camera. She stitched a pattern for me that was in my to do pile, so I was able to remove it and add something else to stitch. It is from Prairie Schooler and was in last year's JCS Halloween issue.

Thank you so much Jill. I absolutely love it.

April :)


Sunday, July 26, 2009

Round 13

Just an update. I still have not received my squares, but I did receive an email from Claire saying she would resend :-) A big thanks to Jill for running this group! I know it must be alot of work, but you are highly appreciated ;-)
Jenna A.

Squares Received

I actually got these squares days ago, but I've been having some neck problems and I just haven't been able to sit at a computer long enough to post anything. Melissa, I apologize for not showing off your lovely work sooner. I love these squares. Thank you so very much!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Round 14 is off and running!!~~

My exchange package is in the post headed out...Hope Carolyn L enjoys it!! Faye

Summer Round and Round 14 received

The Summer Round from Malinda and the Round #14 from Kathy arrived sometime during this week. I was on a short vacation and when I came back I found lots of beautiful squares in the mail. And I love them all.
These are the Summer Squares from Malinda:

And these are the Round #14 squares from Kathy. Kathy read on my blog that my bike got stolen a little while ago, so she stitched one for me. This is so thoughtful.

Thank you both very much.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Thank you Faye!!!

I received lovely squares from Faye today. We both love the 4th of July and I can't wait to finish this for next year .. it'll look great with my other decorations! Faye knows I love the beach and look what she sent me ... shells all the way from NC :) So much fun!

Thanks so much Faye for stitching these for me.


Hugs, Michele

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

4th of July


I thought I had posted this but discovered that my mind had played tricks on me...again...still! Thank you so much, Carolyn, for the great 4th of July piece. I haven't decided what I want to do with it, but it will make a wonderful addition to my holiday decorations.

Attention Fair Square Members

UPDATE 7/16:
This has all been taken care of now.
We shouldn't have any further problems.
Thank you.


Today, Wednesday July 15, I received an e-mail saying that this blog may be a potential SPAM blog. I did the requested action and it should be clear within a couple of days.

You may see this message if you try to post--
"This blog has been locked due to possible Blogger Terms of Service violations. You may not publish new posts until your blog is reviewed and unlocked.

This blog will be deleted within 20 days unless you request a review."


Hopefully this will all work out for the better. YIKES!


Jill

Monday, July 20, 2009

Summer Squares

Just mailed off my summer squares to Nicky.

Hope you like them.

Joan

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Summer Round is in the mail

I did want to post that I put my partners Summer Round exchange in the mail Thursday! Here's hoping it arrives safe and sound as it is my first ever exchange piece. It was a please making it and I hope they will be pleased! Happy weekend everybody! Faye

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Long overdue Post!

This is my Round #13 exchange from Marie P. She sent me the loveliest squares, a Prairie Schooler lighthouse design -

Marie did a beautiful job stitching, and these are a very welcome addition to our lighthouse collection. I'm on the hunt for some proper finishing materials for a no-sew cube for this one.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Round 13 from Corinna

Corinna - I received the stunning replacement squares that you stitched for me for round 13. As one who adores samplers & sampler stitching, you're right, this design was absolutely perfect for me. Your stitching is beautiful, too! Thanks again for stepping up and stitching these for me. :)



July 16 Update: I somehow lost all the photos in my online photo album today. :( Once I get it all sorted out, I'll have the photo showing again. Sorry!

4th of July Round Complete

There is one that's not been posted as received but it was mailed on July 3rd so I'm sure it was received. I've learned that people don't always post their sendings or receivings. It's when I send out e-mails inquiring about them that I find out.

Thanks to all who participated and especially those who are kind enough to post when they mail and receive. I appreciate it. It makes my job so much easier.

Jill

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Beautiful Squares from Round #13 and 4th of July

This post is a bit overdue but my computer has been having issues with the Blogger website ever since I updated Windows/Internet Explorer.
I received a gorgeous set of squares from Darla L. on July 2nd. She picked some of my favorite colors for this intricate pattern:


Thank you so much, I am sorry it took me so long to post!

Tonight I got home from work to find two very pretty 4th of July blocks in the mail from Neila C. I haven't been able to get the photo onto my computer yet but I will post the picture as soon as I can. Thanks you for the holiday squares Neila, I hope you enjoyed your vacation and I hope you will like the squares I stitched for you!

Carolyn L.
Massachusetts

Patriotic Round from Karen D.


Here are the lovely squares that Karen D. sent to me! I do not have this pattern at home but had been eyeing it. Now I'm set! Thanks, Karen...you picked a very perfect pattern for me!

round 13 to melissa m

hi melissa
just fyi that i am on my way to the post office with your squares
hope they arrive safely
smiles
corinna

Friday, July 10, 2009

Round 13 to Claudia K.

I never heard from Claudia whether or not she received the squares I sent to her for Round 13. Sadly, nor did I receive any squares from her. Corinna has stepped in and graciously agreed to stitch replacement squares for me. In the meantime, Jill said I should go on and share a pic of what I sent to Claudia so others could see it.


Design: Celtic Knot (May 2007 freebie)
Designer: Ink Circles
Fabric: 32-count Natural linen
Fibers: Soy Luster (Purple Haze, Easter Egg Candy, & Heliotrope)


Thanks!

Melissa
www.thedailymel.com

Round 13 to April K

When April received her squares from me, she let me know that she had computer problems. So I thought I'd post a photo for her.



F&S Round 13 From April

I received this sweet Square from my exchange partner April K

I can feel a finish coming on! Thank you April. How did you guess that I liked miniatures?

Pokua

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

4th of July squares from Bridget

I received these festive 4th of July squares from Bridget. I just received them the other day because I moved and had to have my daughter send them on to me. I apologize for the late post. I can't wait to get these finished. Thank you Bridget.

Summer Round from Maren

I received these beautiful summer squares from Maren the other day. They remind me of the beach house we stay in each summer in North Carolina. Maren, I am almost done with your squares. Thanks for a wonderful exchange!


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

4th of July Square

I have mailed my 4th of July Square to my partner Carolyn L. Unfortunately I ended up mailing late, in spite of the fact that the stitching had been finished for ages. I got so involved in getting ready for vacation that I completely forgot to go to the post office. I apologize, Carolyn. I guess I really needed that vacation!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fair Square Members

I hate to have to do this but I feel the need has arisen.

I want to remind you that if for some reason you are unable to meet a deadline, you MUST not only contact your partner, but you must contact the moderator also. Below is from the "Member Rules":


15.) Failing to meet a deadline or not following through with your swap will mean instant termination from participating in future swaps. Life happens and if something comes up that throws the stitcher off schedule, please contact your partner and the moderator so that arrangements and schedules can be arranged. Communication is key! if you do not communicate with your partner and the moderator and fail to meet the deadline after the 8 weeks of a round (6 weeks stitching + 2 weeks "clean up" period) . You will be deleted as a member - no questions asked. Fair and Squares is implementing immediately a ZERO tolerance on all members that fail to mail their exchanges and do not communicate with their moderators and partners.


If you do not keep the moderator in the loop, we do not know what is going on. I realize things come up in life which puts us behind. Believe me when I say I know. I lost my dad last week after being quite sick for about 3 weeks so I am playing catch up on some things also.

I am playing this by the rules that have been set and am not going to babysit anyone. We are all adults.

Thank you,
Jill

Sunday, July 5, 2009

4th of July Squares from Melita

I received these very festive blocks from Melita D. who was my Fair & Square partner in the 4th of July round. Thanks so very much Melita, I love the design that you selected and you did a fantastic job stitching these!

Friday, July 3, 2009

4th of July Squares

The mailman brought these wonderful squares from Ruth B. the other day. I just love them! Thanks Ruth for a great exchange. Susan

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Summer Round

Just an FYI to Melissa P., I've mailed your squares. Hope you enjoy! :)