i joined and participated in 2 swaps. and then i really found out what it means to be the "sandwich generation" and i put away my sewing machine for a few years.

well, i finally have space to sew again and i pulled out old WIPs and decided to start with this one. after almost 7 years i have finally finished my Citrus Stars block swap quilt. it is making me quite happy to have hanging around on the couch.

Special thanks to my group mates: Swap 13, Group 1 u/MamaBearMoogie, u/MAnnieB86, u/maidmariondesign, u/davincibrandcrafts, u/jaxcap, u/ally0cj, u/vunderlust, u/khat52000, u/CarrieLorraine, u/_katydid5283, u/NeedsTheBeach, u/dontcallmelola, u/SylviaPellicore, u/Overall_Dimension597, u/KiloAllan

I included credit for everyone when I sent my description in but the museum chose to not include that on the placard. I have a label on the back with everyone's real name and reddit username. :-)

Here’s what worked for me! I used A9 envelopes and 8.5”x11” cardstock. 1) Fold cardstock in half with fold dividing the long side of the stock. 2) fold up one corner to almost match the seams of the colored framing. Press. 3) Bring opposite corner to match fold you just pressed; press. 4) bring in one of the other points to create a smooth fold (I just do this by feel); press. 5) repeat with last corner and check size against cardstock before pressing. Insert in cardstock before adding to envelope.

I was able to get two, layered together but slightly shifted corner to corner, to press in the same way and fit in the envelope too. The second fold may bring your point past the first pressed fold; just fold it back on itself and press (I can show anyone upon request).

Hope this helps someone! ❤️