< TreadleOn - Spring 2012 TOBE - Blue and white stars

Official Spring TOBE (Basic)

last update: December 28, 2011

   
Machine Requirements
 Any treadle or hand crank sewing machine
Block
 4-patch (instructions here).
Size

6½" by 6½". This is the ACTUAL size of the block that you send to your hostess.
Set Size
 12 blocks per set. There is no limit on the number of sets you make, BUT the more you make, the greater the likelihood that you will receive duplicate blocks. If you do send in multiple sets, use different fabrics for each set so that they won't be identical if someone does get more than one of your blocks.
Hostess

Mail your "squishie" via US POst office to:

(need hostess)
Registering Contact (hostess) to sign up for the Spring 2012 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--April 24, 2012
U.S. members--May 1, 2012
Fabrics

100% quilt shop quality cotton. Use unbleached muslin for the other half of the 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.
Instructions

Sign using a black archival ink pen such as those recommended here.
Signature
 See signing instructions on TOBE summary page: http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/treadleonexchange/toexchange.html
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.

Questions
 If you have any questions on how to construct the block, what fabrics to use, etc, please contact your hostess.
P.S.
The Fall TOBE will be half square triangles (HSTs). HSTs and 4-patches can be combined to make lots of wonderful quilt patterns, including Jewel Box, Underground Railroad, and Jacob's Ladder.
 
 
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