I'm here. I have one block done and working on the other. Should be in mail on Mon.

Same here! I'm running behind on EVERYTHING, as usual! I'll have the first 2 in the mail today or tomorrow. Sorry, Abbigail

I too am here and working on mine, hopefully mailed monday..
Karen L

I mailed my squares for Leis (Lolly) and ddavisgray (Doris) today)... will send GardnerWannabe's first of next week.
Sue polardream

My block for Lolly and Doris were mailed on Thursday. I expect to finish one for Gardener wannabe tomorrow morning and get it mailed later in the day.
Ginny

Well you ladies are ahead of me. I haven't finished any. I have the patterns picked out. I have been so busy with us trying to buy a house, my grandmother passing and football just started so I will try and get them done this week. I have not forgotten about you. They are just a little delayed.

Amy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORIS, LOLLY and LAURA.
mailed your birthday blocks today.

Roobee

Caroline, I'm here.

I received my birthday block yesterday!!
I also recieved blocks from Jackie (ScrappyJack), Sue (polardream),Genny (gininmn) & Brenda (abbigail)!!

How wonderful to open up my mailbox and have 5 birthday blocks waiting inside on my birthday!!!

They are all so beautiful. I can hardly wait for the mailcarrier to come today.

Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

Things here at home have been somewhat hectic, so I'll have my blocks out real soon.

Thanks for your patience with me.

doris

GardnerWannabe .... I am mailing your block in the morning - sorry for the delay! I hope you had a very special birthday!
Sue

I will have the blocks out in the mail this week. I had to re-do one as the red ran really bad. Going through the scrap bin and tossing scraps now. Thank God It was a birthday block and not a quilt... I prewashed, and it didn't run then... why???? Or maybe I just didn't open the machine at the right time.

OK Girls,
I've got August done, and September on my mind.

Lolly, I just got yours done today!!! It will be in the mail today or tomorrow. I apologize......I've just been catching up on my canning (beans, corn, mushrooms, blueberries) , a wedding, and a reunion.

Enjoy Ladies, and a wonderful birthday to you all!

Jackie

Scrappy....what kind of mushrooms do you can? Do you grow them?

Caroline,

These crazy field mushrooms (buttons) are growing all over my yard this year. I clean them, steam them for a few min. cover with boiling water a bit of salt, and process for about 15 min.

I did up about a dozen and a half half pint jars. I just cant let them go. They're about $3 for a box at the grocery store. I picked about a dozen this morning.

Jackie

Has anyone heard from Lolly or Laura?? I sent their blocks out early and still no response. Doris was sweet to acknowledge that she received hers. I am not sure I will do any more b day swaps.I think when we put in our time and effort,an acknowledement of receipt is not too much to ask,,IMHO!!

Be patient Caroline, this time of the year is just as crazy as the few weeks before Christmas ! BG
Anyway, I've had YOU on my mind all day yesterday! "Blues and creams, traditional pattern." Its been going through my head like a mantra LOL. I LOVE tradional patterns myself. I havent settled on any design yet, but I'll be going through my books today for inspiration.

Dont sweat the small stuff, and count your blessings!
I always appreciate your comments. You can quilt at my frame anyday!

Jackie

Thanks Jackie...was just getting ready to post about hubby.He had the biopsy yesterday..

I was wondering about you all day yesterday. You're not usually grumpy.
Have you heard anymore about his biopsy? You might have to start a new post.
Prayers are going out now!
Jackie

I have heard from Lolly a few weeks ago. She just got home from a month in Oregon, she is also a flight attentandt so she travels quite a bit. But she does respond to email as soon as she can get to them.

Amy

Post is nearly falling off of page 3 so I thought I'd get in back up in hopes of hearing about Rippettes August birthday blocks. I've been wondering if my blocks to Leis and Gardner Wannabe made it. Any news on them or others' blocks?

I'm working on Caroline's block now and have Karen's done for September birthdays. I see other birthday groups have already put up a September post.

Ginny

Once more--back to the top, with hope to hear something more about Rippettes' August birthday blocks. Leis and Gardner Wannabe, have you received your blocks? Doris, have you received any in addition to the 5 you mentioned that you'd received by August 9?

Ginny -- not grumpy, just in need of some feedback

I still have not heard if Lolly or laura got their blocks,I mailed them only a few days into August.I AM getting grumpy! Seems like a lot of peeps are lackadaisical about sending their blocks on time or letting the recipient know they received them.I took the swap seriously,evidently some dont.Im sure Im not alone in my feelings.Im just outspoken and believe in telling it like it is.

Hello everyone!

I've been unable to use my computer for over a month. It's good to be able to log on and see what's going on in the world!!

I have received 7 birthday blocks.
In addition to the ones I listed back in August, I have received a block from Amy McFeely and one from Roobee.
The blocks are so pretty. Thank all of you for the hard work you put in to each one.

I'm sending Caroline and Karen's this week.

Happy birthday you two.

doris

Welcome back Doris,,,I missed you!

Thank you Caroline, it's nice to be missed.
I've missed you guys too.

When I get all caught up, I'll be sooo happy.

doris

Caroline,
I mailed your block today ... sorry it's late!
Doris, Welcome back!
Has ANYONE heard if Lolly, Laura or Karen received their blocks??? just curious.

ALso ... are the people still left this year Roobee, ScrappyJack, abbigail & Ginny? Just checking.
Thanks!
Sue

Here's a picture of the birthday blocks I received from Caroline (Caroline1947), Jackie (ScrappyJack), Sue (polardream),Genny (gininmn) Brenda (abbigail) Amy (Amcfeely) and Judy (Roobee).
Thanks everyone.

Sue, I haven't heard from Lolly, Laura or Karen or received blocks from them yet.

I hope all is well.
doris

Here are my blocks so far...left to right,
Abby..Churn Dash
Ginny..Antique Tile
Jackie..Not sure
Roobie..Bow Tie

{{!gwi}}

Doris, your blocks are beautiful! What was your theme/color/size? One looks smaller than the others.
Caroline, I have to say that most of your blocks are really pretty. I'm not sure what Jackie's is either. (Is there a part of it missing?)
Just wondering out loud this morning.

Caroline,

Whoa....I dont know what that block is looks like rail fence incomplete. But I love the others I especially like the Antique tile I have made several of those for the swaps. Good luck on the rest of your blocks.

Nanci
Five months, two weeks, 22 hours, 52 minutes and 10 seconds. 6718 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,024.51. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2 days, 7 hours, 50 minutes.

Yes, a rail is missing,and Doris, you asked for 12 in. finished...one of yours looks like a 9 or so,maybe 10..but not as big as the rest...I would hope all of us would send blocks that were reasonalbly useable,,that appears not to be the case.

Caroline, I made the bowtie block for you. I'm so glad that some of you are posting pictures of your blocks. There are some pretty ones there!

I love the bow Tie ,,,ty so much!!!!! Its CUTE!!

Abigail, I was looking at my list and dont even see you on it,,so i am confused. I aplologise for putting down the wrong name,,I had a card from Roobie,and I guess I got mixed up. I just turned 60, my memory is going!! Im soo sorry.Also apologies to anyone else if I got the wrong name down. Thats why I would NEVER host a swap! lol!!!

Sue, yes, there are 4 birthdays left: Roobee - Oct. 16, ScrappyJack - Oct. 23, Abbigail - Dec. 3, and me, Ginny - Dec. 19.

Thank you, Doris and Caroline, for posting pictures of your blocks. There are some nice ones and it's fun to see what everyone decided to make.

I really love my blocks, and appreciate all the effort everyone has put in to each one.
I know the time spent trying to decide which block to use and what fabric will look best.
The best part is that when you ladies made your block, you were doing your best just FOR ME!!!

I love the idea of being the center of attention for just a little while.HEHEHE ;)

Hey, lets all see more pictures!!

I can't wait to put mine together into a throw for my bedroom.

What are your plans?

doris

Sue, I got your wonderful block this morning. Its very pretty. TY so much!!

Kelly, I got your block today...its very pretty. Thank you very much!

Kelly,

Thank you so much for the beautiful block and You sent me a fat quarter!!
How sweet!!

The block is beautifully done and the fabric was such a nice suprise.

Thanks again!
doris

Doris, I got your block this morning...how lovely..ty very much!!!

You're welcome Caroline.

It was fun doing something totally different from what I usually do.
I hope everything is sewed down good.

I went to the eye doctor this past week and got new glasses.
I can't believe how much better I can see.

It had been a while and my glasses script increased alot.

Now I can see!!

doris