100 Good Wishes Quilt

Pillowcase Dresses Created and Sent with love

2007-07-30T10:16:00.000-07:00

Can't wait for mine to show up!!!

A few more pillowcase dresses...

2007-07-30T10:15:00.001-07:00

I finished these the other day and only had a chance to post them now. Aren't they cute?

Now if my model would just show up in the form of a

REFERRAL!!!!!

Hah! It's been said!

Pillowcase Dress Progress

2007-05-08T16:45:00.001-07:00

I found the best Pillowcase Fabric!!!!

2007-04-20T16:03:00.000-07:00

Aren't these fabrics the cutest!!!!

Upcoming Projects

2007-04-19T16:21:00.000-07:00

Time to get motivated again. Still have the OHGWQ to make!!!! Yes, I am slow. No, I didn't forget:) Right now I am going to be working on three projects:

1. Pillowcase Dresses

This is from the blog Rostichery which can be found at

http://www.rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/

2. Rag Quilt

3. Blocks for a charity quilt (picket fence is one pattern)

Look out for progress and more information the next few weeks.......

Postcard & Quilt Swap....

2007-04-18T15:23:00.000-07:00

#3 The DiPaolo Family, Los Angeles, California

#4 The Sovereign Family, Gilbert, Arizona

# 5 The Lindberg Family, Stockholm, Sweden

# 6 The Girard Family, Blainville, Canada

Trixie Treats....Postcard & Quilt Square # 2

2007-04-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

Don't the bagels look "yummy"! The postcard is perfect. Sheila wrote that the postcard reminded her of our long wait. I have to agree it is like a Chess Match.

One step forward

One step back

One step...somewhere...anywhere....

Postcard & Quilt Square Swap # 1

2007-04-16T15:40:00.000-07:00

Our March DTC Yahoo group is having a postcard & quilt square swap. Guess who couldn't help herself???? The beautiful fabric and postcard are from the Collins family in PA. Thanks Dawn!

A very special gift

2007-04-16T15:39:00.001-07:00

I received this special gift from a very special friend, Age. We love the fabric and the adorable frame. If you look really close you can see the Chinese symbols. Age makes the cute hairbows for work and made one SPECIAL just for me. Thank you! Thank you! I needed a little incentive to start our 100 Good Wishes Quilt:)

Winter Secret Quilter

2007-01-24T06:52:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I received a gift exchange as a part of the Red Thread Quilters Yahoo Group's Winter Secret Quilter (Mary F.). The way the exchange works: You buy quilting gifts based on your buddies questionnaire. I wasn't sure what my buddy would think after reading my answers. Wow! I was surprised! My Winter Secret Quilter came to the rescue and sent a quilting book that is her favorite quilting book. She also spoke with a local quilt store manager who recommended the same book. The name of the book is "Quilts!Quilts!Quilts! The Complete Guide to Quiltmaking" by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. My Winter Secret Quilter also sent a beautiful piece of fabric which I think is called a batik.

Just when I thought I was finished swapping, I joined an "Anything Red" quilt square swap. I hope to use the red squares to accent our little one's "100" Good Wishes Quilt. Those squares will start appearing here in March:)

I also started playing with my new sewing machine. I have to get the new kinks out and plan on practicing for the next few weeks. I have many unfinished projects that need working on. First to finish are Elise and Alyssa's gifts!

Special Wishes

2006-11-17T16:21:00.000-08:00

This special wish came from Jill S. from our March DTC Yahoo group. Jill is creating two quilts for her children and asked for help in gathering squares. Well I just had to send a few:)
This special squish came from my sister in-law Ellen and niece Nicole. Each fabric square has special meaning to them both and now has special meaning for us. ((HUGS)) to you both!
We received this beautiful wish and fabric square from Felicity fondly called "Fliss" and her husband Mike who are part of our March DTC Yahoo group. Thank you "Fliss" & Mike.

a few more...

2006-10-12T10:02:00.000-07:00

My first quilt needs quilting:)

2006-09-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

We have finished putting the quilt together!!

Hooray!!!

For our first quilt we attached all three layers. Now all I have to do is go out and buy a really nice/sturdy quilting hoop and this quilt will be on its way!!!

Backing & Matching Pillow

Taggie Blankets

2006-09-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

You saw it first, yes, I'm ashamed to say it, this is me, finally!
My little sister, Dee:)
My oldest niece, Elise:)
Raw edge of top
Finished bottom
Finished product!
This was truly a family affair from start to end. My sister showed me how to use her sewing machine. After handquilting most of the top on my first quilt (see below), it was a pleasure to zip right through using a sewing machine.

Points of interest:
1. The blanket measured approximately 16X18
2. Top was 100 % cotton
3. Bottom was snuggly flannel
4. Ribbons were different textures, three (3) inches long, folded when sewn, and most
were at least (1) inch wide. I collected the ribbons by participating in a ribbon swap within the OHGWQ yahoo group.
5. The short side contained four(4) taggies spaced out, one (1) long side contained four (4) taggies spaced out and the other contained five (5) to include the twice folded over fabric from the top used to attach the hand-rattle.
6. The fabric was pre-washed.

Isn't it awesome!!!!I love it so much, I made one for me and my secret pal!!!

My first top!!!

2006-09-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

Just squishing around....

2006-09-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

And another...

2006-08-05T09:07:00.000-07:00

Jackie & Eric, CCAI

One more CCAI Wish

2006-08-03T04:19:00.000-07:00

Janet, Tim, & Family, CCAI

My first Quilt Square! Yeah!!!!

2006-08-01T15:27:00.000-07:00

Need I say more!

Taggie Blankets

2006-08-01T08:13:00.000-07:00

This is the fabric we plan to use for our Secret Pal "Taggie Blanket" Mike loved the fabric, so there you go!!! A taggie blanket has different tags at each end. It has a different top(cotton) and bottom (flannel). The purpose of a taggie balnket is to expose children to different textures. I voluntarily (no one twisted my arm), joined a ribbon swap. Once I receive the ribbons the blanket will be made. The gift will be going out as part of the "BIG REVEAL" for my FEB/MAR DTC Secret Pal Exchange in October. So Secret Pal until then its still a SECRET!!! He! He! and I'm not telling!!!
Watch out Secret Pals, more taggie blanket fabric was purchased. Wouldn't you love to know which one of them will be yours?

Scrapbooking

2006-08-01T07:46:00.000-07:00

Cover Fabric
State Wishes in Progress
The beauty of vacations are the opportunities to catch up on the things you just can't get to! The State Wishes will be completed today, I purchased the cover fabric, and layout pages for the China Province Wishes. I hope to get most of it done this week:)

Wishing for more wishes!!!

2006-07-30T15:38:00.000-07:00

Beth & Travis. CCAI
Kelly & Joseph. CCAI
Mom's Fabric, Love you Mom, love the fabric!
Mr. & Mrs. Snuffy Surprise

Two Special Squishes

2006-07-03T04:29:00.000-07:00

We received this wish from Susan Lee and family. One of my Internet friends is her Secret Pal. We heard that Susan was collecting squares & wishes for a 100 Good Wishes Quilt for her child. We couldn't wait to help her and as a thank you we received a square & wish. Isn't that nice!
We received this special wish from Gary & Eva. The fabric feels as beautiful as it looks!!! The wish is a beautiful proverb. We can't wait to get our 100 Good Wishes Quilt started!!!

Two more Squishes

2006-06-22T04:10:00.000-07:00

Two squishes

2006-06-19T03:40:00.000-07:00

One of my Internet friends decided to combine the term square & wish to

You guessed it!

"Squishes"

State & Province Swaps

2006-06-16T06:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! The State & China Province Swaps are finally complete!

51 States

51 Provinces

I better get on my sewing shoes!!!

Wishing more wishes.....

2006-06-15T03:38:00.000-07:00

Angels and a Bib

2006-06-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

This wish comes special delivery from Sheila and Roger who live in Roswell, GA. Don't you just love the angels! How about that cute bib! Thanks Sheila & Roger!

and States and Stars, and Wishes.......

2006-06-05T17:40:00.000-07:00

.....................

2006-06-05T17:38:00.000-07:00

and more stars and wishes.....

2006-06-05T17:37:00.000-07:00

Wishes, Stars, and more Wishes

2006-06-05T13:51:00.000-07:00

Special Wish

2006-06-05T08:33:00.000-07:00

This ever so special fabric and wish was given to us by Cliff & Barbara. The special Chinese wording and symbols will make this square truly unique. Thank you both for the heartfelt wish and the beautiful fabric. "Annie" is truly lucky to have such a wonderful family!!!

Special Wish

2006-05-25T05:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks Darlene for the special wish and beautiful fabric. The "Red Thread" poem made my day!

Special Wish

2006-05-24T04:53:00.000-07:00

My good friend Donna sent me a beautiful batch of fabric squares and even more beautiful heartfelt wish. Thanks you so much for thinking of us!!!

Yeah! More Wishes!!

2006-05-24T04:47:00.000-07:00

Wishing on a star!!!

2006-05-22T04:11:00.000-07:00

More ladybugs, stars, and a special wish

2006-05-18T04:05:00.000-07:00

This special wish came from Theresa & John Alosio, dear friends of my Dad and stepmom, Linda. The wish was so beautiful, I just had to share it with all of you:

Brand New Daughter

She's your brand new little daughter,
so enchanted, sweet and smart.
With a coo, she'll have you smiling
With a laugh, she'll own your heart.

It's the time for hugs and kisses,
Reassurance when she cries.
It's the time for making moments
Full of love and lullabies.

For these golden days of childhood
come and go so very fast-
Hold her tight and love her dearly.
Make these precious moments last.

by Linda Lee Elrod

Stars, ladybugs, wishes, and the last of the province swappers

2006-05-16T04:24:00.000-07:00

Wishing Wishes

2006-05-15T05:11:00.000-07:00

Besides receiving the beautiful squares we enjoy reading wishes. And then we enjoy wishing that these wishes come true for our child

Wishing on a Star and Good Luck Ladybugs

2006-05-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

Included in my wishes are wishes with a Star and Ladybug theme. Take a look, aren't they fun!!!

Special Wish

2006-05-11T04:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Dave, Vivian, & Michelle for the adorable fabric and heartfelt wishes. I can't wait to make "Annie's" quilt!

Keep the wishes coming...

2006-05-11T04:12:00.000-07:00

100 Good Wishes

2006-05-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

We reached it!!!

Yeah!!!

Yeah!!!

100 Good Wish Squares and 100 Good Wishes
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 50 square and 50 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 49 square and 49 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Wishes....

2006-05-05T05:54:00.001-07:00

Special Wish!!

2006-05-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

This special wish came from John, Alex, and my nephew Jonathan. The fabric comes from Alex's favorite baby sweater she had kept for Jonathan. How sweet! Thanks!!!

Reading Wishes

2006-05-01T16:57:00.000-07:00

There is a feeling so special that comes over me as I read each individual wish. It is just amazing to be a part of something that is so much bigger than you. Its not just us, our future child, our family , and immediate friends but this whole community of families that are right slongside you, sharing your hopes, your dreams, your wishes and as always when you find a few...well you just have to share

Tonight as I was going thru my wishes as I always do. I think about each wish and what I hope for our child. Well one wish just caught me and I thought I'd like to share that one. As I am posting, I checked to see where the quote came from so I could give proper credit to the author. Well what a surprise. The wish was from the author! Why did it hit me so in the heart? I ordered the hardcover book!!! What a coincidence. The book is " A Quilt of Wishes" by Theresa Werner

A Quilt of Wishes

It looks so much better on her website.

I also received a square and wish from another author Kay Graap. They are both part of this huge adoptive community that I have become a part of. And I thought I lived in a small world:)

Special Wish

2006-05-01T05:15:00.000-07:00

A special thank you to Jean & her family for the beautiful square, wish, & heartfelt note. The fabric was so beautiful I didn't want to take it out of its protective packaging!

Wishes.....

2006-05-01T05:03:00.000-07:00

The mailbox has been overflowing with wishes. It has been such a pleasure to open each one and read the hearfelt wishes attached to the beautiful squares.

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

98 squares and 98 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 43 square and 43 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 45 square and 45 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Wishes Wishes and More & More Wishes

2006-05-01T04:50:00.000-07:00

April Wishes

2006-04-20T09:15:00.000-07:00

Byrnes Family
Lichak Family
Hahn Family
Hahn Family
Nate's Wish
April's Wish
Lam Family
Cromwell Family
Mile's Family

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

87 squares and 83 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 27 square and 27 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 30 square and 30 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

I just love the mailbox!!!!

2006-04-18T03:43:00.000-07:00

Collins & Kerrigan Family, Plymouth, MA
Collins & Kerrigan Family, Plymouth, MA

Federickson Family, Bowie, MD

Keane Family, New City, NY
Rizzo Family, DeLand, FL
Hahn Family, Rochester, NY

As our China Province and State Swaps reach their mailing deadlines, wishes and squares are showing up by the handfuls. I just love getting the mail after a long day at work.

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

76 squares and 71 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 24 square and 24 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 28 square and 28 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Wishes Full Day Part II & Count Update

2006-04-17T04:40:00.000-07:00

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

76 squares and 71 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 19 square and 19 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 24 square and 24 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 23 squares and 23 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Mickelson's Family, Fort Mohave, AZ
Mickelson's Family, Fort Mohave, AZ
Gresbach Family, Brookfield, WI
Kumher Family, Hiram, OH
Mickelson's Family, Fort Mohave, AZ
Mann Family, Largo, FL
Bednar & Garan Family, Elizabethville, PA

Wishes Full Day Part I

2006-04-17T04:30:00.000-07:00

Rodgers Family, Bentonville, AR
Crowell Family, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Shone Family, Brooklyn Park, Australia
Shone Family, Brooklyn Park, Australia
Schreiber Family, Frisco, TX
Sosnowski Family, Wonder Lake, IL
Ragland Family, Alabaster, AL
Sullivan Family, Plymouth, MA

Happy Easter Wishes

2006-04-17T04:23:00.000-07:00

The beauty of holidays is the ability to share time with your family. This year we shared wishes too!!!

Auntie Jilly's Wish
Auntie Jenniffer's Wish
Aunt Carol's Wish
Uncle Mikey's Wish

Mailbox Fun

2006-04-12T04:11:00.000-07:00

I never thought going to get the mail would be so much fun!!!!

Dubbs Family, Charlotte, NC

Manuel Family, Natick, MA

Mettot Family, Oswego, NY

Acosta Family, Oakland, CA

Fourez Family, Prescott, IA

Young Family, Oviedo, FL

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

63 squares and 59 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 16 square and 16 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 22 square and 22 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 19 squares and 19 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Butterfly Wishes

2006-04-12T04:01:00.000-07:00

Every wish is unique in its own way, but sometimes..
just sometimes..
one touches the heart..
and makes you thankful for all you have.
This wish is one of them .

Butterfly Wishes

Yesterday a butterfly
Came floating gently through the sky.
He soared up through the atmosphere
Then drifted close enough to hear.
I said, "I'd love to fly with you
And sail around the way you do.
It look like it would be such fun
To fly up toward the summer sun.
But I have not your graceful charm.
I haven't wings, just these two arms.
I've been designed to walk around.
My human feet must touch the ground."
Then magically he spoke to me
and told me what his wish would be.
He said, "What I'd love must to do
Is walk upon God's earth with you.
To squish it's mud between my toes
Or touch my finger to my nose.
I'd love just once to walk around
With human feet to touch the ground.
But I have not two legs that swing.
I haven't arms, just these two wings."
And so we went our separate ways
In wonder and surprise.
For we'd both seen God's precious gifts
Through someone else's eyes

-Author Unknown

Special Wishes

2006-04-10T03:38:00.000-07:00

Aunt Annie & Uncle Louie's Wish Fabric
Grandma & Grandpa's Wish Fabric
Mitzi & Frank's Wish Fabric & Special Treats:)

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

60 squares and 56 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 14 square and 14 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 18 square and 18 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 16 squares and 16 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Each wish is so beautiful and unique. We thank you all!!!!

:):)Wishes:):)

2006-04-10T03:33:00.000-07:00

Letsinger Family, Knoxville, TN
Cromwell Family, Glen Carbon, IL
Thornton Family, APO, AP Yokota
Cromwell Family, GlenCarbon, IL
Lundberg Family, Norway
Helms family, Mesquite, TX
Carbary family, Warren, MI

2006-04-06T03:38:00.000-07:00

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

55 squares and 51 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 10 square and 10 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 18 square and 18 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 15 squares and 15 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Each wish is so beautiful and unique. We thank you all!!!!

Kramer Family, Shepherdsville, KY
Schreiber Family Frisco, Texas
Lam family, St. Charles, IL
Pie Family, Fort Collins, CO

:) :) :) :) Wishes :) :) :):)

2006-04-06T03:34:00.000-07:00

Sullivan Family, Plymouth, MA
Pie Family, Fort Collins, CO
Pennucci family, Medford
Pie Family, Fort Collins, CO

Yeah! More Wishes!

2006-04-03T05:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend I received some really special and unique wishes. If you'd like a Starbuck's coffee, you'll find one among our wishes. Special thanks to all.

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

53 squares and 49 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 8 square and 8 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 12 square and 12 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 15 squares and 15 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Click here to view them
Good Wishes

The Wishes Keep Coming

2006-03-30T04:26:00.000-08:00

Today I received more wishes, The Koutras Family sent me one from AUSTRALIA, how cool!!

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

52 squares and 48 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 6 square and 6 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 10 square and 10 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 13 squares and 13 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Click here to view them
Good Wishes

More Wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-03-29T14:41:00.000-08:00

Mike & I went away for a few days and when we returned........

What to our surpise!!

Wishes.....

Wishes.....

and more wishes!!!!

There were so many!!!!

We had to create a slideshow,

Just so you could view it with us!!!

Click on the below link to view our new wishes

100 Good Wishes Slideshow

The official count is....

Are you ready?

The count for my "100 Good Wishes Quilt Swap" is .....

Close your eyes,

Don't peek,

48 squares and 44 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my China Province Swap is 6 square and 6 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my State Swap is 8 square and 8 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

The count for my pastel swap is 11 squares and 11 wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Good Wish Picture Parade

2006-03-24T01:35:00.000-08:00

Winger Family, Salt Lake City, UT
Rice Family, Douglasville, GA
Keir Family, Mission Viejo, CA
Gimbel Family, Knoxville, TN
Ramos Family, Miami, FL
Blain Family, Roebuck, SC
Dal-Corrobo Family, Roxby Downs, Australia
Ladman Family, Peachtree, GA
Metott Family, Oswego, NY
Borresen Family, Odenton, MD
Kolodziej Family, Bolton, CT
Cromwell Family, Glen Carbon, IL

Multi-Square Surprise

2006-03-23T13:45:00.000-08:00

Today I received squares and wishes from my Internet friends on the FEB DTC Yahoo group and OHGWQ group. Unfortunately, my camera is experiencing technical difficulties. I will post the photos as soon as I can. The count for the "100 Good Wishes Quilt" is

Are you ready?

39 squares and 35 Wishes

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

There are three special swaps I am participating in.

The China and United States Swap, once complete will include 51 squares and wishes each. I will be attempting to make a reversible quilt with those squares.

The count for my China Province Swap is 3 square and 3 wishes
(The United States Swap is still in progress)

The pastel swap once complete will include 25 squares and wishes. I will be attempting my first quilt with these squares. It will be my first hand-made by me baby blanket.

The count for my pastel swap is 3 squares and 3 wishes

Lady Bug Letters

2006-03-23T06:18:00.000-08:00

Our "100 Good Wishes Quilt" Ladybug letters went out to Family and friends today. Can't wait to see how creative our family friends are.

36 squares and 32 Good Wishes .....

2006-03-22T06:46:00.000-08:00

We have received 36 squares and 32 Good Wishes.

Thanks to all of my Internet friends:) for helping us get closer to that goal of "100" !!!

We have received really beautiful squares and wishes. Updates including photos of the squares coming soon. I can't wait to share them all with you.

Now that my self-created swap frenzy has slowed down. (Most of my squares & wishes will be reaching the mail tomorrow), I will finally be sending out ladybug quilt letters to family and friends.

At last! I can sit, relax, and wait for more beautiful squares and wishes to arrive.

On your mark! Get set! Go! I'll race you to the mailbox!!

Quilt Swaps and More Quilt Swaps

2006-03-22T06:44:00.000-08:00

Quilt Swap Frenzy

Today, I decided to count my good wishes and squares. To date I have received 28 squares and 26 good wishes!!!! Each wish and square is unique, just as I hope the quilt will be.

One problem

I have become addicted to quilt swapping. Ask me how I know.

I am currently participating in the following swaps:

One on one swaps (Just like it reads. You send me one, I send you one)
China Province Swap (Includes facts about the different provinces and holidays in China within the good wish. Fabric represents an individual province or holiday.)
Pastel Swap (Easy one! Anything pastel color)
State Swap (Includes facts about each State in the USA within the good wish. Fabric represents an individual State)
February DTC "OHGWQ" Yahoo Swap (Easy one. Fabric can have any theme)

Swaps coming Up
March DTC "OHGWQ" Yahoo Swap (Easy one. Fabric can have any theme)

Finished Swaps
Adoption.com's, China Forum, 100 Good Wishes Swap

What's so funny?????????????

Stop laughing at me!!!!!!!!

All right. All right.

I am not the only one:) I emailed a member from one of the groups, who will remain anonymous, and told her this would be my last swap and that I had also promised Mike it would be. Well, she emailed me back to tell me she had just promised her husband the same thing.

I printed up the mailing lists for four of the swaps and using my keen observational skills noticed something remarkable. More than one person is particpating in at least three of the swaps.

The problem.

How can I keep track of what fabric I have already sent out to avoid sending someone the same fabric more than once.

It takes the skill of an organzier (Ha!)
Different Highlighters (Do-able)
Mulitple Printouts of Swaps Cross-referenced by Name. (Really)
Emails (To find out exactly what fabric I did send out)

A system not quite perfected but getting there. To date I have sent out 34 squares & wishes, and currently have 38 squares and wishes being prepared to be mailed out.

I was worried about what I would do while I waited?

Want to join me
OHGWQ Yahoo Group

More Squares & Wishes Received and Sent

2006-03-22T06:43:00.000-08:00

Here are samples of the good wishes and fabric we exchanged with our internet friends

Bai Jia Bei, “100 Good Wishes Quilt”

2006-03-22T06:42:00.000-08:00

To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in some parts of Northern China, to make a Bai Jia Bei, “100 Good Wishes Quilt.” When a baby is born, family and friends donate to the child's mother fabric scraps from old clothing with a written wish for the new baby. A quilt for the child would be made from the scraps. It is said that the luck, energy and good wishes from all of the families and friends who contributed the fabric surrounds the child when she is wrapped in the quilt. The quilt is then passed down from generation to generation. Collecting 100 squares may be a challenge but we are off to a pretty good start. We currently have twenty-five, "25" squares and good wishes from our adoption.com, CCAI & Yahoo group internet friends. Good wishes we received so far included swatches of fabric, poems, bible verses, a favorite saying or quote, advice, etc. The fabric will become a quilt for our daughter (once I learn how to quilt-Ha!Ha!)The good wishes will be incorporated into a special “Good Wishes” memory book for our daughter.

Friends & Family are next:) Be on the look-out for your "100 Good Wishes Quilt Invite".

With the help of our wish photographer,"Dad", and quilt photograph organizer,"Christie", we present the wishes and fabric we received. Because of blog limitations you must view the next post to see the rest.

Mike gets involved in making this quilt post happen.

100 Good Wishes Quilt

Pillowcase Dresses Created and Sent with love

A few more pillowcase dresses...

Pillowcase Dress Progress

More Postcards...

I found the best Pillowcase Fabric!!!!

More postcards and great fabric

Upcoming Projects

Postcard & Quilt Swap....

Trixie Treats....Postcard & Quilt Square # 2

Postcard & Quilt Square Swap # 1

A very special gift

Winter Secret Quilter

Special Wishes

a few more...

My first quilt needs quilting:)

Taggie Blankets

My first top!!!

Just squishing around....

And another...

One more CCAI Wish

My first Quilt Square! Yeah!!!!

Taggie Blankets

Scrapbooking

Wishing for more wishes!!!

Two Special Squishes

Two more Squishes

Two squishes

State & Province Swaps

Wishing more wishes.....

Angels and a Bib

and States and Stars, and Wishes.......

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and more stars and wishes.....

Wishes, Stars, and more Wishes

Special Wish

Special Wish

Special Wish

Yeah! More Wishes!!

Wishing on a star!!!

More ladybugs, stars, and a special wish

Stars, ladybugs, wishes, and the last of the province swappers

Wishing Wishes

Wishing on a Star and Good Luck Ladybugs

Special Wish

Keep the wishes coming...

100 Good Wishes

Wishes....

Special Wish!!

Reading Wishes

Special Wish

Wishes.....

Wishes Wishes and More & More Wishes

April Wishes

I just love the mailbox!!!!

Wishes Full Day Part II & Count Update

Wishes Full Day Part I

Happy Easter Wishes

Mailbox Fun

Butterfly Wishes

Special Wishes

:):)Wishes:):)

:) :) :) :) Wishes :) :) :):)

Yeah! More Wishes!

The Wishes Keep Coming

More Wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Wish Picture Parade

Multi-Square Surprise

Lady Bug Letters

36 squares and 32 Good Wishes .....

Quilt Swaps and More Quilt Swaps

More Squares & Wishes Received and Sent

Bai Jia Bei, “100 Good Wishes Quilt”