August 2010 Doll Quilt Swap
07-26-2010, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chele
There are no dumb questions candi. If you read the guidelines on the first page of this thread you'll get an idea of a doll/miniature/little quilt. I run a loose ship, so I'm not going to have you measure anything, but we're not talking lap quilt size. Just create a small version of a quilt. You can downsize traditional blocks, use a big block for the center, get crazy with improvisational piecing, do some fun applique, make a baby bargello, etc., etc. It's all up to you. If you're a beginner, stick with something you can handle. I don't want anyone stressing over this. It's supposed to be fun.
I started this swap so everyone could be creative in their own way or ability and that we could meet new friends. This swap will always encourage new quilters. We've all been there. If you're looking for a perfect quilt, please try another swap. We're all about encouraging each other and making fun quilts. Plus, us newbies get to practice our skills.
I've been amazed at the creativity. Give it a try if you're on the fence. You can use scraps from your stash and play. Your partner will love what you create. Just have fun and forget about exact cutting, perfect skills and stress.
Long live the doll quilt swap!
I started this swap so everyone could be creative in their own way or ability and that we could meet new friends. This swap will always encourage new quilters. We've all been there. If you're looking for a perfect quilt, please try another swap. We're all about encouraging each other and making fun quilts. Plus, us newbies get to practice our skills.
I've been amazed at the creativity. Give it a try if you're on the fence. You can use scraps from your stash and play. Your partner will love what you create. Just have fun and forget about exact cutting, perfect skills and stress.
Long live the doll quilt swap!
Thanks Chele for hosting the swap and thanks all for participating and giving the rest of us inspiration.
07-26-2010, 07:23 PM
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Chele,
Is there a requirement or even preference to pre-wash?
Is there a requirement or even preference to pre-wash?
07-26-2010, 08:18 PM
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No preferences on washing. I want it easy and fun for everyone. Check the guidelines on page one M.I.Late and you'll see how easy it is.
07-26-2010, 08:19 PM
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Chele, you did sign me up, right?
I'm really excited ! ! ! !
I'm really excited ! ! ! !
07-27-2010, 05:30 AM
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So glad to have you back among us Terri! :) We have 73 participants so far. Partners will be assigned by the weekend.
07-27-2010, 05:34 AM
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Woohoo!!
I can't wait!!
I'm excited!
Now I get to play with fabric again!
Did I mention I was excited? :) :) :) :)
I can't wait!!
I'm excited!
Now I get to play with fabric again!
Did I mention I was excited? :) :) :) :)
07-27-2010, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Woohoo!!
I can't wait!!
I'm excited!
Now I get to play with fabric again!
Did I mention I was excited? :) :) :) :)
I can't wait!!
I'm excited!
Now I get to play with fabric again!
Did I mention I was excited? :) :) :) :)
07-27-2010, 06:38 AM
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Me too, Janis, me too!
07-27-2010, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by candi
Originally Posted by Chele
There are no dumb questions candi. If you read the guidelines on the first page of this thread you'll get an idea of a doll/miniature/little quilt. I run a loose ship, so I'm not going to have you measure anything, but we're not talking lap quilt size. Just create a small version of a quilt. You can downsize traditional blocks, use a big block for the center, get crazy with improvisational piecing, do some fun applique, make a baby bargello, etc., etc. It's all up to you. If you're a beginner, stick with something you can handle. I don't want anyone stressing over this. It's supposed to be fun.
I started this swap so everyone could be creative in their own way or ability and that we could meet new friends. This swap will always encourage new quilters. We've all been there. If you're looking for a perfect quilt, please try another swap. We're all about encouraging each other and making fun quilts. Plus, us newbies get to practice our skills.
I've been amazed at the creativity. Give it a try if you're on the fence. You can use scraps from your stash and play. Your partner will love what you create. Just have fun and forget about exact cutting, perfect skills and stress.
Long live the doll quilt swap!
I started this swap so everyone could be creative in their own way or ability and that we could meet new friends. This swap will always encourage new quilters. We've all been there. If you're looking for a perfect quilt, please try another swap. We're all about encouraging each other and making fun quilts. Plus, us newbies get to practice our skills.
I've been amazed at the creativity. Give it a try if you're on the fence. You can use scraps from your stash and play. Your partner will love what you create. Just have fun and forget about exact cutting, perfect skills and stress.
Long live the doll quilt swap!
Thanks Chele for hosting the swap and thanks all for participating and giving the rest of us inspiration.
I love this swap - try new techniques and methods, and get something great in return. I do not think I would have ever tried paper pieceing if it were not for this quilt.
So all you newbies, stop watching from the sidelines and come and join the fun. There is no quilt police here, just a bunch of quitlers having fun!!!!
07-27-2010, 12:25 PM
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Believe it or not, I learned how to SEW BINDING on a quilt by doing these little ones.
You won't believe what you can actually do!
You won't believe what you can actually do!
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