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updated for new site for the 13th round! ** Please label your
photos with the tag DQS13 Thanks! ** Hello everyone! We are
excited to announce the 14th round of the Doll Quilt Swap! Sign ups
will start here, there is a link at the bottom of this thread where
you will go to enter your information. There are a few changes this
round, hopefully for the better. The swap is not going to be first
come first served. We have set aside a certain % of places for newbies
and the rest of the places will be assigned to oldies by means of a
lottery draw. The swap guidelines are as follows: SIZE: from 9x9"
to 20x20"…any size or shape in between. MATERIALS: natural
fibers/cotton, wool, linen CONSTRUCTION: Pieced, appliquéd, quilted
by hand or machine; and bound. LABEL: It is recommended that you
attach a label to the back of your quilt. I know, this can be a bit
scary for some people though, so I will not make it a requirement. A
label is however a very nice addition to any handmade quilt. Whether
or not you decide to label your quilt, please do include a note with
your quilt with your name and contact information (URL, blog, email
address, etc. so that they can thank you). SECRET: This will remain a
secret swap. Your partner will not know your identity. If you need to
get in contact with your partner do so thru your swap parent.
ACTIVITY: Please be sure to check in to the group periodically and
check everyone's progress. Post sneak peeks of your WIP, and your
completed quilt. Once you have received your quilt, post a pic of it
on flickr, and email your thank you to your partner as soon as
physically possible. Email or flickrmail your mama to let her know you
received. DUE DATE: The deadline for all international quilts to be
mailed is January 24, 2014 And for those sending domestically is
January 31, 2014 for those sending nationally . I like to plan on
sending mine a week early…just in case life gets in the way and I'm
delayed. There is nothing more disappointing than not receiving a
package. Also, please email your swap parent when you have mailed your
quilt. Delivery confirmation is required, within the U.S. In addition
to having a DEADLINE for sending BY a certain date, we also ask that
you NOT SEND TOO EARLY. Part of the fun of this swap is the
anticipation, and if you send out within the first month, your partner
is essentially done. NO fun. Please SEND OUT NO EARLIER THAN January
10, 2014. COMMUNICATION: If for any reason you cannot met the deadline
or you need to drop out of this swap, please let your Swap Mama know
as soon as you know. If you communicate any setbacks with us, we can
make sure things work out favorably for your partner, no hard
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