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Luann I like your idea of shipping strips or blocks to each person to cut down on postage. The way I read your idea was that everyone would pick a theme...each month you would be assigned a new person to create for and size of block/strip. This would then be sent directly to the receiving person. This would allow each quilt to be unique and for everyone to get a new creative challenge for the month.
For example if Rosemary chose flowers and I was assigned her name I would create a flower block or row to a certain size and send it to her. The next month you might have her name and you would then create your own flower block/row and send it. Meanwhile I would be creating an animal block for Lottie and so forth. I picture it with a general quilt layout (perhaps made by EQ) that has so many rows/blocks. Each month a row or block or two is assigned much like a block of the month. January we make two 6 inch blocks, February we make one 6 inch by 40 inch strip, etc. This way everyone makes the same "shape" but the content is specific to the person or people we were assigned for the month Or am I completely wrong and we are planning something else  |
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That sounds good, Luann...variety of sizes might be fun....I'd like to keep the size on the smaller side...as I can't display a big
quilt ..no big "hanging" place (60' sq. is about as big as I can go) and really don't have need for another bed quilt...we only have 1 !!  I will wait and see how you develop it ! |
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AnnieLu wrote:
Rosemary and others interested in the Round Robin, My biggest concern is the postage! I've been doing a lot of pondering on ways to make this fun, but not expensive. I mailed out a package of about 1 1/2 yards of fabric to Australia and it cost me over $16.00, no insurance added! So, I want to be sure this doesn't get like that! Here's an idea I'd like some feed back on: It would be a "row robin" Monthly we each make one 'themed' row, 8 1/2" by 40 1/2", this gets sent to the next person on our individual list (something I will put together) We use our own stash but the theme of our friend to make the row. This way monthly postage would only be for a single row of the quilt, and the entire quilt would be assembled by ourselves. It would look something like this: My theme would be dragonflies and each month that my name was on Someone's list they would make a border with dragonflies as the theme. And send it to me. My list would look like this: Month 1. Lotti - nature animals Month 2. Rosemary - oriental Month 3. Lois - appliqué, please no oranges. Etc, etc. I think this would be fun and would keep costs down. As you may have noticed in the theme idea, it can be technique or a focus word. Much like the Chinese Whispers. Each person could post a picture of what they received and as we finish adding the rows what they look like. Lots of eye candy at that point. Before I start the other thread I want to know also WHEN everyone wants this to start by, or not beforehand!! Please let me know, Thanks Luann So...I'd love to do this !....I would like to suggest that we use six or seven- 6 inch finished blocks...so as to have more "exchange" as larger blocks won't allow many rows without get too long and unbalanced. Of course...that depends on how many want to play !! My quilt was 47' x 52 " , no sashing. Lap size or sofa... I think after the holidays gives all a chance too get geared up  finished up etc !!  |
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Oh bother ! lost that post !! Ok ! About my experience with a Round Robin...here are some pics !
Blind exchange from start to end. Blocks drawn randomly...the rows were passed every other month, no excuses !No Peeking ! We could add special fabrics/color preferences but nothing that would give away the owners' ID. 6 in. finished blocks to be set 6x7...some added sashing ..others none. We never knew whose quilt we where working on. It all went beautifully and some got finished and shown in 2009 These pics were taken at the big reveal at one group member's cabin..not the best light and breezy...in summer 2008. It was great fun !  My finished one is in the middle some how          |
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I know..haven't been good about writing this summer....not too much sewing getting done. But I have been following along
and enjoying everyone's efforts. I am always wowed by the wonders you all create. And then all the family stuff..good...new additions and sad..the losses ! And new undertakings !! Old friends showing up !! And some I still sorely miss....they no longer can find time for TQS forum. Well....enough of that talk...here's my new "baby" !  1915 #15 with Tiffany/Gingerbread decals. She sews..needs cleaning and a few other little things. I'll remove the motor and add a hand crank. Originally a treadle that had been turned electric I'm pretty sure. Purchased on Ebay...had not found one locally. Shipping was OK, tho' I held my breath the whole time !! |
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Good luck Cathy hope you got a ribbon
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I am sorry I won't be able to participate in the round robin (or row robin
. I have enough going on right now and then DH asks me to make the shirt for him that he bought the fabric for. That was over a year ago. He said as soon as I am between quilts. Who is ever between quilts? Don't we all have several going at a time so there is no empty time to spare? I guess I will have to do it. He is very understanding about my addiction to fabric, and he does not mind me going to retreats, shows and workshops.I entered some quilts in the county fair yesterday. One was my Portrait Quilt. They put that in the miscellaneous-applique class. I also had two pieced quilts and could only enter one in my name. DH was with me so the ladies there asked if he would mind if they put his name on it. He said OK. They said maybe he would decide to take up quilting.  He isn't allowed to use my machines, so he had better stick to his hunting and fishing. Better go now. I am taking the grands to the fair parade, then I can go to the exhibition hall and see if I got any ribbons. One of my DDs are going with me. The quilt in DH's name is her Christmas present. I hope they have the names hidden so she won't notice it. I will point out the entries in my name and try to distract her. Wish me luck! |
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