caspharm

What our president and her 2 assistants did for our RR (it is a president's Challenge) was divide us into groups of 6 with a leader [divide the total number participating by however many groups that is manageable and verify that all the interested parties are still interested before making the groups). A list of each group was then sent by email and handed out (at the guild meeting) to each member of the group complete with name, phone number, and email for the members to contact each other. I have had to miss twice, but made sure that I completed my part. Then I contacted both the person passing theirs on to me and the person receiving mine to keep them aware. I gave mine to one of the gals and she brought it to the meeting. So far, that has worked out fine.

Emma S

Great thread. Thanks for asking the question. I participated in a Roost Robin started by Elizabrat and Jabba on this site. One of the things that kept me interested was the posting of the projects as the rounds were completed. It was so much fun seeing other peoples interpretations and their color choices. One of the skills that was new to me was the making of multiple flying geese, Jabba posted great instructions on Response #1402. I think a lot of people would benefit from the method being used in one of the rounds because it totally eliminates the need to cut triangles. I have been in on several mystery quilts and the afore mentioned Roost Robin, which taught me to do on point set in triangles, mitered borders and painless flying geese.

Suz

My suggestion is to do hexagons and also a flanged edge along the o/s border. I think I would like to participate in this Robin.

IBQUILTIN

I don't think I saw Paper piecing in your post

grammatjr

I will have to look up #1402 - sounds interesting!

grammatjr

great ideas, thanks, they have been added to the list

grammatjr

Okay, I think I am starting to get my ideas together, but have another question. I think the last round I want them to finish the quilt in an unusual way. What I have come up with is: scalloped edges, loops, Prarie Points, flange, not straight edges (like using a GFG block along the edge). What other ideas for final edges are there? Thanks. I am getting so excited! Can't wait to start!

topper1

great ideas sounds fun

grammatjr

Well, I think I have my plans finalized. I have created a journal page for each round, so participants can keep track of their notes, sketches, pics and thought processes for each round. I have made a rules page for each round, telling the rules, and offering some block suggestions to help understand what the rule is intending. Each round offers a choice of what can be done, but has a theme which is over the choices. For example, one round is DETAILS, so they can add a paper pieced border or triangles (like Pinwheels, NYB or stars). Once I open up the Roosting Robin, I will enter a link here so you can join in or follow our progress. I am anxious to get going!

Emma S

TJR: It sounds great. I think it takes a special talent to host these sew alongs, round robins, mysteries, etc. Sounds like you have it well thought out. I especially like the idea of keeping a journal page for each round. Thanks for sharing!