The very minimum would be 36 by 36, correct?
Also, you mentioned art quilts. That's is a bit of a subjective phrase. If we use only traditional piecing but perhaps non-traditional blocks or design, would that be OK?
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by brookemarie19
Sounds interesting... Might have to try, but I am such a slow quilter ya never know LOL
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Originally Posted by olmphoto2
The very minimum would be 36 by 36, correct?
Also, you mentioned art quilts. That's is a bit of a subjective phrase. If we use only traditional piecing but perhaps non-traditional blocks or design, would that be OK?
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by brookemarie19
Sounds interesting... Might have to try, but I am such a slow quilter ya never know LOL
The size is up to you as long as it isn't a twin or a mini! It must be large enough to use as a lap quilt but not large enough to use as a bedspread. |
Rhonda, I don't have a current quilt for this. However, I can cite a few types or examples of what I mean for your consideration...
For instance, the quilts that Jinny Beyer makes are all hand pieced and stitched, both the more traditional blocks and those that one might consider more of an art quilt. Her site gallery is here: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/quilting-w...lt-gallery.cfm I am very fond of her style. Also, I love making kaleidoscope style quilts. I have both hand pieced and machine pieced them using no other techniques than I would have with any other traditional block. Now, on the other hand, my avatar is something I paper pieced and I know would not qualify even if I wasn't already showing it here. :) P.P.S. I've never run a contest but I have headed a few block swaps. Boy, do the unanticipated (good!) questions start start flying in something that just seemed so simple to begin with! Thanks for taking this on. It seems like fun for all. :)
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by olmphoto2
The very minimum would be 36 by 36, correct?
Also, you mentioned art quilts. That's is a bit of a subjective phrase. If we use only traditional piecing but perhaps non-traditional blocks or design, would that be OK?
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by brookemarie19
Sounds interesting... Might have to try, but I am such a slow quilter ya never know LOL
The size is up to you as long as it isn't a twin or a mini! |
[quote=olmphoto2]Rhonda, I don't have a current quilt for this. However, I can cite a few types or examples of what I mean for your consideration...
For instance, the quilts that Jinny Beyer makes are all hand pieced and stitched, both the more traditional blocks and those that one might consider more of an art quilt. Her site gallery is here: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/quilting-w...lt-gallery.cfm I am very fond of her style. Also, I love making kaleidoscope style quilts. I have both hand pieced and machine pieced them using no other techniques than I would have with any other traditional block. Now, on the other hand, my avatar is something I paper pieced and I know would not qualify even if I wasn't already showing it here. :) P.P.S. I've never run a contest but I have headed a few block swaps. Boy, do the unanticipated (good!) questions start start flying in something that just seemed so simple to begin with! Thanks for taking this on. It seems like fun for all. :) well Patrice is a great backup so I have confidance if I can't answer she can or together we can come up with an answer. Yes I have found this to be true that what seemed simple becomes complex when you get more than 2 people involved! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: But I hope this is good clean fun for everyone with no dissension in the ranks! LOL So listen up everyone we want just good positive feedback and if you need to vent do it privately!! LOL LOL I'm sure there will be those who don't agree with something but I hope they are adult enough to keep the negative out of the contest. I know this is going to go well and we will be able to make it an on going feature of the board!! Traditional piecing to me means squares triangles and rectangles or circles. Kaleidoscope does not fit in this genre. I know OBWs are pieced traditionally but I would have to say that is not a traditional method. It is a newer method and not one that has been handed down over the years as traditional piecing has been. Other kaleidoscopes either fall in the same category as the OBW or they are appliques so I would have to rule out the Ks. I will look at her site and be back. I would say it is fine. As long as you are using traditional piecing methods as in joining square rectangles etc then it fits this criteria. An Art quilt to me would be a layered applique or reverse applique or a self portrait or landscape using unconventional methods etc. Thanks for asking. It makes me think! and may answer a question for someone else who may not have wanted to ask. |
Originally Posted by Rhonda
I will add this by Patrice: Width must be between 36" to 48" and length can be from 36" to 60". Does this sound ok? I searched on line and this is the general idea of what I read.
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Thanks for the clarification on kaleido scope quilts, Rhonda. Based on what you've also written here I'll eliminate consideration of any kind of tessellating design also (Jinny Beyer does do some of these too).
[quote=Rhonda]
Originally Posted by olmphoto2
Rhonda, I don't have a current quilt for this. However, I can cite a few types or examples of what I mean for your consideration...
For instance, the quilts that Jinny Beyer makes are all hand pieced and stitched, both the more traditional blocks and those that one might consider more of an art quilt. Her site gallery is here: http://www.jinnybeyer.com/quilting-w...lt-gallery.cfm I am very fond of her style. Also, I love making kaleidoscope style quilts. I have both hand pieced and machine pieced them using no other techniques than I would have with any other traditional block. Now, on the other hand, my avatar is something I paper pieced and I know would not qualify even if I wasn't already showing it here. :) P.P.S. I've never run a contest but I have headed a few block swaps. Boy, do the unanticipated (good!) questions start start flying in something that just seemed so simple to begin with! Thanks for taking this on. It seems like fun for all. :) well Patrice is a great backup so I have confidance if I can't answer she can or together we can come up with an answer. Yes I have found this to be true that what seemed simple becomes complex when you get more than 2 people involved! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: But I hope this is good clean fun for everyone with no dissension in the ranks! LOL So listen up everyone we want just good positive feedback and if you need to vent do it privately!! LOL LOL I'm sure there will be those who don't agree with something but I hope they are adult enough to keep the negative out of the contest. I know this is going to go well and we will be able to make it an on going feature of the board!! Traditional piecing to me means squares triangles and rectangles or circles. Kaleidoscope does not fit in this genre. I know OBWs are pieced traditionally but I would have to say that is not a traditional method. It is a newer method and not one that has been handed down over the years as traditional piecing has been. Other kaleidoscopes either fall in the same category as the OBW or they are appliques so I would have to rule out the Ks. I will look at her site and be back. I would say it is fine. As long as you are using traditional piecing methods as in joining square rectangles etc then it fits this criteria. An Art quilt to me would be a layered applique or reverse applique or a self portrait or landscape using unconventional methods etc. Thanks for asking. It makes me think! and may answer a question for someone else who may not have wanted to ask. |
WOW what a great idea, i gotta get moving for the next one, everything i've made lately, i've shown. this sounds like fun
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Originally Posted by olmphoto2
Thanks for the clarification on kaleido scope quilts, Rhonda. Based on what you've also written here I'll eliminate consideration of any kind of tessellating design also (Jinny Beyer does do some of these too).
well Patrice is a great backup so I have confidance if I can't answer she can or together we can come up with an answer. Yes I have found this to be true that what seemed simple becomes complex when you get more than 2 people involved! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Traditional piecing to me means squares triangles and rectangles or circles. Kaleidoscope does not fit in this genre. I know OBWs are pieced traditionally but I would have to say that is not a traditional method. It is a newer method and not one that has been handed down over the years as traditional piecing has been. Other kaleidoscopes either fall in the same category as the OBW or they are appliques so I would have to rule out the Ks. |
Originally Posted by fivepaws
Originally Posted by Rhonda
I will add this by Patrice: Width must be between 36" to 48" and length can be from 36" to 60". Does this sound ok? I searched on line and this is the general idea of what I read.
well we ended up deciding to let you all decide on the dimensions. So as long as it fits over a lap and is not big enough for a twin bed then I guess it fits a lap quilt description. |
I apologize for all the confusion. I am learning and next contest all will be spelled out in the original post. This one we will just have to shake the bugs out of it and use it as a trial run!!
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Cool sounds like fun and can't wait to see what everyone does.
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
I apologize for all the confusion. I am learning and next contest all will be spelled out in the original post. This one we will just have to shake the bugs out of it and use it as a trial run!!
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OK, I am definately in!! It will be fun no matter what bugs are still crawling around on it!! LOL :lol:
(brain spinning....!!!) Ideas, ideas!! :thumbup: :thumbup: |
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! |
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! |
looking for to all the entries........
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Originally Posted by LAB55
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! The biggest reason I don't like the June bugs is I usually have to turn the outside light on to let the dogs out and when you open the door the dumb June bugs get in and if they land on you they are so sticky! I dislike stepping on them. Hate the sound! |
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by LAB55
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! The biggest reason I don't like the June bugs is I usually have to turn the outside light on to let the dogs out and when you open the door the dumb June bugs get in and if they land on you they are so sticky! I dislike stepping on them. Hate the sound! |
Let the scramble to finish quilts begin! This should be fun.
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Wow, thanks for doing this. This is funny, all the questions that are popping up! I agree, we need more fun things!
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I think this is a fab idea and can't wait to see entries!! Can overseas members of this site enter - eg UK? Anne
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Am I correct in assuming QAYG wouldn't qualify?
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! |
Originally Posted by anniehug
I think this is a fab idea and can't wait to see entries!! Can overseas members of this site enter - eg UK? Anne
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Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Am I correct in assuming QAYG wouldn't qualify?
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oh I love this idea. I need a quick baby quilt, so heck, I'm in. :D
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Remember everyone your entry needs to be ANNONYMOUS! Let's all play fair!!
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you whant june bugs? i have way to many they cover the window screans at night i cant stand them ive never seen this many before your welcome to as many as you whant
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Long as they aren't June bugs!! I have a fascination with bugs in general and spiders but June bugs are so sticky and annoying! I haven't seen many this year tho.
So bugs aside I hope you all have a great time with this. And as I don't make big quilts I get the pleasure of seeing all of your efforts!! |
I was going to post a photo of a quilt saying, "isn't this pretty" but now I think I may just make it for this contest and surprise everyone.
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Originally Posted by kwhite
I was going to post a photo of a quilt saying, "isn't this pretty" but now I think I may just make it for this contest and surprise everyone.
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Oh cool K! I am thinking that I'm not going to be able to enter this time....why do so many things eat away all my time? Rhonda...are the next ones you do all going to be "traditional" pieced?
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Oh cool K! I am thinking that I'm not going to be able to enter this time....why do so many things eat away all my time? Rhonda...are the next ones you do all going to be "traditional" pieced?
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by sandpat
Oh cool K! I am thinking that I'm not going to be able to enter this time....why do so many things eat away all my time? Rhonda...are the next ones you do all going to be "traditional" pieced?
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This is a great idea to help us get WIPs and UFOs done!
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Thats what I'm thinking Scissor...Rhonda...maybe vary the "type"...like appliqued one time, art quilts another time, "new" techniques the next....OR you could just alternate between "traditional" and then have an "Anything Goes" month...you know like they do with the BBQ contests LOL! That way everyone could play anytime....like if you can't/don't applique, you could still do something in another manner if you wanted.
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Thats what I'm thinking Scissor...Rhonda...maybe vary the "type"...like appliqued one time, art quilts another time, "new" techniques the next....OR you could just alternate between "traditional" and then have an "Anything Goes" month...you know like they do with the BBQ contests LOL! That way everyone could play anytime....like if you can't/don't applique, you could still do something in another manner if you wanted.
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Hehhheeeee...Thats RIGHT Scissor! Why don't we make this as difficult for Rhonda as possible??? LOL! Just j/k Rhonda!
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You all are thinking along the same lines I was. Patrice suggested the lap quilt size so I went with that for the first one. but I do plan to do others.
I appreciate all the suggestions. |
OK Rhonda...another thought...are you thinking ahead so you might be able to give us a Heads up...like maybe a 6 month calendar..we might be either working on something we'd like to use, or we would have a bit more time to think one up...or is that a motive in your madness...to limit the time you have to work on it?
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Originally Posted by sandpat
OK Rhonda...another thought...are you thinking ahead so you might be able to give us a Heads up...like maybe a 6 month calendar..we might be either working on something we'd like to use, or we would have a bit more time to think one up...or is that a motive in your madness...to limit the time you have to work on it?
Right now I just want to get through this one and see how it goes. But I don't mind thinking ahead. |
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