All participants must abide by the exact guidelines so all blocks will arrive on time and be compatible in color scheme and size. Please keep in mind this is a large commitment and the cost of fabric for 50+ blocks is usually between $80 and $100. ALL deadline dates must be kept in order to prevent anxious or disappointed quilters! Also, please understand the commitment you are making when signing up for your state's block. If you cannot complete your blocks within our deadline dates, we will have "holes" in our quilts. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS PLEASE DO NOT COMMIT.
1. The theme for NF19 is redwork on a cream / tan background.
2. All blocks will be 9 inch finished blocks (9 1/2 unfinished). This swap will be hand embroidered. We will be using 2 strands of DMC floss color # 221 .
3. Each participant will be representing 2 states. They will make 26 blocks plus 1 sample block for each state being represented.
4. I will require a sample block within a two month time period. Be sure you get your sample block approved before you cut and sew all 50+ blocks. If you are late with your sample block you will be dropped from the exchange unless you have approval by me.
5. All fabric must be 100% PREWASHED cotton. NO MUSLIN ALLOWED.
6. All blocks must be signed on the front with your name, hometown and state with a permanant fabric pen in small print. If you are not representing your home state then sign the state your representing. Make sure you stay out of the outside 1/4" seam allowance!
7. All blocks must follow our NF Quality Check Points.
8. Any quilter may adopt a state. Only one set of states per quilter unless a participant drops out, then they can take over the empty set as their second set. A quilter may sign up for a second set as long as they have submitted their first set of state blocks to the hostess.
9. There will 52 blocks in the exchange. This will include the 50 states plus additions for Washington DC and a general USA block.
CONFIRMATION AND HISTORY FORMS
1. As soon as I receive a definite confirmation from you then I will automatically sign you up to the groups Nifty Fifty yahoo list. All participants must be a member of their NF exchange's yahoo list throughout the entire exchange. All updates will be placed on this list. All participants must fill out a short History Form, which includes name, address, occupation, quilting experience, family and hobbies. There is an option to have your history form kept private. If you want it kept private then please e-mail me your form. Please be prompt in filing out this form because our Deadline dates DO NOT go into effect until I have a record of all History Forms.
2. History Forms of authorizing participants will be available through our group's database. Everyone will be able to print out these from the database.
FABRIC SWATCHES AND SAMPLE BLOCKS
1. I will mail out fabric swatches for the background material. In order to receive your fabric swatch you need to send a self-addressed stamped envelope and $1.00 to cover the swatches.
2. You can start coordinating your background fabric as soon as you receive your fabric swatch. You must wait for these swatches before you buy any fabric. This way all the blocks will be compatible in color.
3. Everyone is required to send me a sample block within two months after receiving their fabric swatches. This will be your charity block for our breast cancer quilt. If you cannot meet this deadline I will assume you will not be able to meet the final deadline and I will be forced to find another participant from your assigned state. Please do not be late with your sample block.
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