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2012 Advanced TOBE

last update: 1-8-2012

Reference Info http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/treadleonexchange/toexchange.html
Block
 Maker's Choice - 6" foundation pieced block with a minimum of 10 pieces per block
Size 6.5" by 6½". This is the ACTUAL size of the block that you send to your hostess. It will be 6" x 6" when sewn into a quilt.
Set Size
 8 blocks per set. If you send multiple sets, each set should be a different block pattern made with different fabrics.
Hostess

Christine Jeffries

email: cmjeff@indra.com
Registering Contact Christine to sign up for the 2012 Advanced TOBE. Don't worry if you sign up and life prevents you from participating in the end. It's no big deal! TOBEs are supposed to be fun, not stressful.
"Mail-by" Dates

International members--March 26, 2012
U.S. members--April 2, 2012
Instructions

Each block should have a minimum of 10 pieces. Remove the paper before mailing.
Machine Use any people powered sewing machine, either treadle or hand crank.
Fabrics

Any 100% cotton quilt shop quality fabric. In your fabric selections, keep in mind that the signature block will be separate and on bleached muslin in a size suitable for using as sashing, so your block colors should look good with white. Since we are using a separate signature block, there is no need for a blank signing space in your TOBE block.

  • 100% COTTON--do a burn test if necessary to ensure this. Burn the edge of a scrap of the chosen fabric. The burnt edge should turn into a powdery ash. If it forms a hard or lumpy edge, or has a plastic smell when burning, it is a synthetic blend and should not be used for this TOBE.

  • PREWASH and test for colorfastness. This is important because the sizing can prevent the ink from penetrating the fibers when signing.
Signature Block

For each TOBE block, prepare one 2.5" x 6.5" signature block of bleached muslin. Sign this block according to instructions here:

http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/treadleonexchange/toexchange.html

Pair up one TOBE block and one signature block and stack so they are lined up on one side with the signature block on top and facing up. Sew across one corner using a large basting stitch that can easily be picked out.

Mailing Instructions

See mailing instructions on TOBE summary page: http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/treadleonexchange/toexchange.html
One Last Note

Let the hostess know when your return squishie arrives. It is nervewracking for her to worry about whether the squishies have safely reached their destinations.
   
 
 
 
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