Purple, Blue and Green
So somebody formed a group on Facebook wherein people would swap fabrics and blocks and whatevers from Kaffe Fassett and associates fabrics. I'm wary of swapping with people I don't know, but it's been a while, so I thought I'd give it a try. The first swap was for 12" finished blocks using only fabrics from the KFC collective. People had the option of specifying the colors they would like. Some people were very particular; others were happy with whatever they received.
I was very specific. I wanted only blues, greens, and purples used in my blocks. I was excitedly looking forward to 20 or so gorgeous cool KFC blocks that I would make into some sort of a huge and delicious flimsy.
It all started ages ago, possibly in late March or early April. I made my blocks and mailed them during the first week. Then the blocks started trickling in. It was fun to sit by the mailbox see what the postal person brought each day. The above blocks come pretty close to my specification. Some of them are terrific; others are kind of casually put together. The one with the big red portion may or may not work with the others.
These are the rest of the blocks I received. Some of them actually have a little bit of blue, green or purple in them. One has some non-KFC purple inserted as though the maker suddenly realized I wanted that color. One is really pretty from a distance but up close you can see that there are actual selvedges included in the block! Two people haven't bothered to send me a block and have become ominously silent on the Facebook group.
Looking at these blocks makes me cranky. Makes me feel duped. Makes me want to get rid of them. Now there's an idea! Anyone out there want them? If more than one person stakes a claim, I'll draw a name on Friday night. They'll be in the mail on Monday. But don't say you weren't warned.
Now I feel better. Going to go to FB and withdraw from that there group. No point is explaining to them. Just quietly leave and get back to business. Thank you for listening.
Mooing Once Again, Near Philadelphia
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So I never have.
I am sorry that this was such a disappointment. It is frustrating when people don't play by the rules, especially when you have been so careful to meet the requests others made!
I'm happy for someone else to take these blocks as I am covered up with UFOs, Christmas plans, and a baby quilt - plus all I want to do for me. I am slow, so will plug along with my own projects. Thank you anyway.
I like the ideas of pot holders or a charity quilt.
Sorry you were disappointed.
Hugs!
I've always wondered what those who either don't deliver or send off something downright ugly thinks about what they've signed up for.. I strive towards never sending something that I am not completely satisfied with - but rather send something I would be happy to recieve. If I wouldn't want to keep it myself and showcase it to everybody with pride - I don't send it.
The question comes up again when I'm clearly outside of my comfort zone.. I'm working on something now that's way off, especially in colours - but at the same time I find it to be fun, and challenging.
Love your 90 degrees, by the way. :)
I have resisted getting in to any swaps cuz I know my skill level is lower than most of the quilts I see out there and I have read these same concerns since I began perusing quilting blogs.