I pre-wash for these swaps but when it is for my own use and I am making a Wall hanging for myself, I sometimes pre-wash but sometimes not. Depends on my color choice and my mood that day! LOL!

Rebecca -
I used all different color solids in my happy blocks...got them cut ....sewing them tonight. I used solids that were medium/light and went with my "Aunt Grace" pieces...pink, blue, lt green, cream, lavender. I'll post mine tomorrow or Monday.

Now Im just trying to think of a good setting for all those blocks! I'm hoping for beginners luck! I thought I might like to set them on an angle... maybe use some red and white to pop them... HMMMM
Deb

NANA! You go girl! Look at her dance! These are going to be so pretty! Okay newbies, no offense but me and Nana are really working hard to get these to Oklahoma! So even if we don't get this round, we are at least going to be working on our cardios!

With all this excitement I had to take a pic of mine to show you all. I love this theme!!! The white really does set them off.

You can see it better in the album for Sept~
I found a Double Four patch pattern last night that I am leaning towards to do all mine in!!! This will be a quilt To me From me present! LOL! Well I guess I ought to be saying To Me and Jenell from you all! ROFL!! (just razzing, bc I bought enough FQ's to make this Double four patch for myself. BUT I could make another with all the Happy Blocks we have signed up for! We are over 100 now ladies! Wha-Hoo!!!!
I am so excited! I just can't stand it! Sept 5th really and get here!!!!!

ok, you've teased us. Send a link to this double 4-patch pattern please.

Linda, Ok I will when I find it in all the patterns I ran off the last 2 days! Be happy to share it. In the mean time Look at this one I just found too! It would be so easy to use this with our Happies! Make some minor adjustments in size and it'd be beautiful. I love the teal blue and lime green in it!!! Goregous to me!!

http://www.springscreative.com/venetia/

Did anyone happen to see the Retro- Crossroads Quilt and pattern in the August Issue of American Patchwork and Quilting? It is gorgeous!!
The Front cover has another Beauty too. It is Peppermint patty and is done in Pinks and Browns!! Love the quilting motifs in the borders!!!
Wish I could quit work and stay home!! TOO MANY QUILTS TO WANNA DO!!!! I have enough of a stash to keep me busy for several years, then I'd be looking for another job. LOL

I've got my fabric washed and ironed, ready to make HB's. I think I'm going to take it with me to the quilt retreat next week and work on them there. May even find some more fabric the day we go shop hopping. Can't hurt to look.

May not be back on the computer until the 12th so you all have fun and I'll talk to you then.

Barb Mcf

Barb ... you have a safe and wonderful trip!

Ok Barb, you take care and quilt away on your retreat! Aren't retreats the bestest ever? Oh How I'd love to be at a 30's quilt retreat! What a treat that would be!!!! Then get Eleanor Burns to come speak to us!

LINDA: here is that 4 patch pattern!!!! I kept looking until I found it!
http://www.doverpublications.com/samplerkids/1213/children8g.htm

I am just going to make mine larger than the toddler size they show.

Love it!!!

Oknana do you know what year that book was published in. I might just have to order it, interesting quilt layouts. But simple enough.

I could use a retreat, jealous, hope you have a fun and relaxing time. 30's and vintage fabrics are my favorite, if I move away from them and try others, I always come. I think they reflect comfort to me.

Gald to see everyone is having fun with this theme and that it is getting everyone thinking about other quilts with this style of fabrics.

I know I am planning some sew time today for sure, even though I have a major headache, it might just help.
Happy Sunday