Quilting Bee: One Block/Month Swap (Please see message from MadeinMaine on page 201)
#11
Yup- If we have enough interest, this will be an ongoing thing. After a year, you should have enough to make a quilt!
I went back and forth about the size and amount of blocks- but thought one would be a minimal amount of effort, and as KGoodHand pointed out, a 12.5 square mails nicely in a regular envelope.
How this works- let's say that Mary (imaginary lady) and I are partners. Her theme is "scrappy nine patch blocks." I would make her a scrappy nine patch block which is 12.5 by 12.5 inches big. I would then mail it directly to her. Mary would make me one in my specifications and mail it to me. In December, Mary and I would be given a new partner and start over. Clear as mud?
I went back and forth about the size and amount of blocks- but thought one would be a minimal amount of effort, and as KGoodHand pointed out, a 12.5 square mails nicely in a regular envelope.
How this works- let's say that Mary (imaginary lady) and I are partners. Her theme is "scrappy nine patch blocks." I would make her a scrappy nine patch block which is 12.5 by 12.5 inches big. I would then mail it directly to her. Mary would make me one in my specifications and mail it to me. In December, Mary and I would be given a new partner and start over. Clear as mud?
#13
I think I am going to change my idea to something that I always wanted to do, but am too chicken to do. I absolutly LOVE birds, and the colors red and teal. So, I'm going to go out on a limb and ask for that. (If you don't want to include birds, just do red/teal/cream. Don't stress!!!! "Birds," for example can be interpreted many ways. Ever heard of the "flying geese" pattern?)
I also thought it may be a good idea to show an example of what you like so your partner has a reference.
Here are my examples for my ideal block: DO NOT STRESS. See above, just do teal and red, and keep birds in the back of your mind.. lol! I also love applique and embroidery, so please just have fun with this swap....
I also thought it may be a good idea to show an example of what you like so your partner has a reference.
Here are my examples for my ideal block: DO NOT STRESS. See above, just do teal and red, and keep birds in the back of your mind.. lol! I also love applique and embroidery, so please just have fun with this swap....
#14
Love this idea, too! Thanks, blueribbontoes for heading this up. I will PM you with further info.
#15
Do we need to pick right now?!?!
When are you planning on doing the first pairing?!?
I need to think!?!?!? :? :?
When are you planning on doing the first pairing?!?
I need to think!?!?!? :? :?
#16
To clarify/answer few questions:
Your partner will be assigned November 1st. You may mail your block for your partner any time in November. (You have a month to create/mail your partner's block.)
However, if you fail to uphold your swap obligation, you will be removed from the list for the next month's swap. *Life happens, please communicate with your partner and myself if you will be late.* Lateness won't cause you to be removed from the list, only failing to deliver a block/lack of communication. We are all friends here, and everyone I've talked to has been wonderful so I doubt we'll have a problem.
November sign ups end on Oct. 30th so I can mail everyone's partner/address. (Lots of clerical work!!) We'll do this again in December, so if you miss the deadline you have another chance.
Your partner will be assigned November 1st. You may mail your block for your partner any time in November. (You have a month to create/mail your partner's block.)
However, if you fail to uphold your swap obligation, you will be removed from the list for the next month's swap. *Life happens, please communicate with your partner and myself if you will be late.* Lateness won't cause you to be removed from the list, only failing to deliver a block/lack of communication. We are all friends here, and everyone I've talked to has been wonderful so I doubt we'll have a problem.
November sign ups end on Oct. 30th so I can mail everyone's partner/address. (Lots of clerical work!!) We'll do this again in December, so if you miss the deadline you have another chance.
#17
I have one more silly question - if I asked for Coca Cola themed squares, is that to weird or too hard?!? My sewing room is all Coke themed and I would love to have a quilt to put on when ewing since it is in the basement. Please give your honest opinion!
#18
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Ummm..I am not a really picky person....but I guess I will choose a color combo I love like:
Pink and Brown...it can be any shade or hue of these colors..I love brights pastels ect.
I love any prints ....Is this enough info?
Flowers, birds, amy butler fabrics.....basic grey.....stripes..plaids...anything at all. lol
Pink and Brown...it can be any shade or hue of these colors..I love brights pastels ect.
I love any prints ....Is this enough info?
Flowers, birds, amy butler fabrics.....basic grey.....stripes..plaids...anything at all. lol
#19
Pink and brown was my original idea, so I like it!
Coke Cola will be a fun theme to see what everyone will come up with. Will you be ok with red/black/white if we can't find Coke fabric?
I will need your addresses, please, before I can add you to the list. Thanks!
Coke Cola will be a fun theme to see what everyone will come up with. Will you be ok with red/black/white if we can't find Coke fabric?
I will need your addresses, please, before I can add you to the list. Thanks!
#20
Originally Posted by blueribbontoes
Coke Cola will be a fun theme to see what everyone will come up with. Will you be ok with red/black/white if we can't find Coke fabric?
I will need your addresses, please, before I can add you to the list. Thanks!
Okay sign me up and Coca Cola it is!!!
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