Betty, I don't know why I've been so busy, all the kids have left home, and I have less time than I did when they were here.
My jars are in the mail and winging their way to OK.
I've been thinking and I would like to make some other blocks this size of things like a bowl of flowers, bird house etc, just to scatter in them to make it look like a shelf in the kitchen.
Use wood grained fabric to do the horizontal strips.
Kat

Kat, I had a lot more time when I had 3 small children running around the house and I sewed for people. Now don't ask me what I do, but I'm a busy lady! lol

I like the assorted objects on a shelf idea. I've seen jars on shelves but I like your idea better.

You want a butterfly on a black background? I've got one I'll share with you/!


Betty

We weren't blessed with children, but I still got more accomplished when I was younger, and taught full time. Now I take care of my DH and have trouble getting anything done. I think it has something to do with the energy of the young. LOL

Dorene, My blocks are in the mail. I ended up with enough fabric for 19 plus one extra. I hope they are as good as everyone else's. I don't know why I struggled with these blocks. I made about 50 jar blocks a couple of years ago without any problem. They had blcack background. I forgot all about those blocks until we started thse. Do you think I should get them put together? LOL

Vicky

Looks like we all made the deadline today in mailing their blocks. YIPPEE!!! You are all AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you!!!
Time???? Time to a quilter is not enough for sure!!!!! We should of put some time in a bottle for each one of us! LOL!!!! WIsh I could find some Clocks or something right quick!!! Of course I wouldn't have TIME to make them, but the thought is there! LOL!
Hope to receive them all soon and I will get the swapping done I will get them all mailed by the 24th to head back to ya'll. YIPPEE!!! It's been lots of fun ladies!!

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Kat, I love your idea and I will let ya know when yours arrive too!

Just lack a few and we will be complete!!! YIPPEE!~~

Guess what I rec'd in today's mail!!!!!!!!!
PKGS from: Kat, Vicky, Gerda, Jay and I rec'd Mary T's yesterday!!!!

That is EVERONE!!!! THAT IS AWESOME!!!! You all are in for a real TREAT with these blocks!!!! You all ROCK!!!! We have all the blocks 2 days after they were supposed to be mailed!!! I think that is a record on BC!!!!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!! I took off work today due to an appt I have but I will do my best to get right on the swapping!!! Wouldn't it be awesome to have all the blocks in everyone's home BY the 24th instead of being mailed by then!!!
WHA-HOO!! I will do my best and keep everyone updated!!! Again I think this is has been the greatest bunch of ladies to work with!!! Thanks so much!!!

I am shocked mine are there already. Oh what fun this is!! Thanks, Dorene, for all you are doing for this swap.

Yay!!!!!

This is wonderful news, Dorene! Thank You!

... and thanks to everyone who made and sent their jar blocks!!

Can't wait to have them arrive in my mailbox!!!

I agree with the other ladies this was such a fun swap I had so been wanting to do a jar quilt and this was the perfect way to get one done, am also looking forward to seeing the blocks in person, Dorene you were a gracious hostess and thanks for all the hard work that is ahead of you as well !!!! Ladies again hats off to all of the participants for doing such a wonderful job on this swap!!!

Great job!!!!everyone. Dorene, thank you for hosting this swap. I had a lot of fun making the jars and I am looking forward to a special package arriving at my door.

I have sort of a funny story:
When you all receive your jar from me, you will see that the label is held on with a gold safety pin. Those pins are from a second package I bought because I couldn't find the first package. Guess what?! I found the first package of gold pins today. They were on my antique sewing machine in plain sight.How is it that I didn't see them. I walk pass the machine several times a day.
I think George,my friendly ghost has been playing with my stuff again.
Trina