2009 Friendship Block Swap

Join in with our new swap, all the details are here

Katy	16/03/2009 14:52:16
Moderator 1534 forum posts 1511 photos 265 articles	The following messages have been moved from a previous thread, so bear with me if you've seen them before! On 10/03/2009 11:02:52 Katy wrote, "Ok everyone, I've had a good poke about in some round robin websites, and friendship swaps sites, and I've decided that Brenda's friendship block system is the most suitable for us. This involves each person choosing a theme and then in turn, everyone makes a block for that person based on their particular requirements. This method produced Brenda's flower quilt." In summary, the rules are as follows (with thanks to Brenda for sending them!) 1. The number of participants should preferably be between 6 and 16. (This is to give a workable number of blocks). 2. Each person decides on a theme, colour scheme, style etc. For example the theme could be flowers, stars, cats, houses etc. or just an open theme. 3. Names are drawn from a hat to set the order. 4. Everyone makes a block for the first person on the list following his or her theme. (Some people may like to send a 10-inch square of fabric to each of the group to be included in their block as a way of pulling them together.) 5. The block can be any size, square or rectangular, but any one side should have a minimum and maximum length (ours were 9 inches minimum and 16 inches maximum). The blocks can be any technique such as pieced, appliquéd, painted, embellished or a combination. 6. The finished blocks are then mailed to the first person on the list within a set time. 7. The process is repeated for the second person and so on. The blocks can be put together in a quilt, made into cushions or anything else that takes your fancy, but the result must be posted on the page when it's finished.
Katy	16/03/2009 14:53:28
Moderator 1534 forum posts 1511 photos 265 articles	On 10/03/2009 11:30:39 Katy wrote As far as participants go, I have counted up the following people so far, Brenda Janet Lady H Ros Alison Tessa NN Kerstin Joan and Caz were a bit worried about the Round Robin, but would either of you be happier to join in with this idea instead? If anyone else wants to join in, you're all very welcome. Please send me a PM with the following details to sign up. If everyone could sign up by 21st March, that would ve great. I need to know:- 1) Name & Address 2) Theme, Style etc of the blocks you would like to receive 3) Whether or not you'd like to send everyone a fabric contribution, and if so, what quantity - 10" square each, FQ each. Bear in mind that not everyone will do this, but if you are desperate for your finished project to include a particular fabric in each block, then this would be the way to do it. However, it is absolutely fine to leave up to each other. This swap will involve making one block per month for as many months as we have people in the group. We can negotiate around holidays and trips overseas etc (Tessa, you're not escaping!). It should be relatively cheap to take part, low fabric requirement, minimal time component, low postage, and minimum responsibility. If someone makes a less than perfect block, it's not the end of the world! And we should end up with a lovely quilt each, made by friends for each other!
Katy	16/03/2009 15:03:05
Moderator 1534 forum posts 1511 photos 265 articles	On 10/03/2009 16:14:40 Caz wrote "Okay Katy, this sounds pretty good to me, so count me in! I'll give it a go, and hope that my less than perfect blocks are okay." At 10/03/2009 19:04:08 Kerstin replied "Katy, sounds fine to me. Im in. I have to think about what I want to go for. Houses, stars or flowers . That all sounds great to me. When do you need that info?. Can I have a few days to play it over? It will be a lot of fun." Katy replied 10/03/2009 20:27:53 "Kerstin, you have until the 21st of March to think about it! have fun!" Janet replied 10/03/2009 22:29:01 "Sounds good Katy, slightly different from Di's info she gave us above, but I expect all groups have their own preferences. Thanks Di anyway for your info. Thinking about what I would like the blocks to be then will be in touch Katy." 10/03/2009 23:16:47 Brenda said "Hi Kerstin, It will be fun deciding on your own special theme. The flowers, stars etc. were only a few examples - the decision is entirely yours. I think it will be a fun challenge for all." Janet again at 11/03/2009 00:49:43 "Here Here. I am thrilled that NN is prepared to 'have a go' at this. Good for her I say." Tessa at 11/03/2009 09:10:56 "Hey Nut Nut, I think your quilting ideas are great.....I keep looking at your album and thinking....Oh That's Cute....on so many items. I think you're contribution to a Round Robin will be fun. Janet, I've been in contact with Katy and have my theme all chosen, so I'm on a roll. I have 4 sewing alteration jobs to do today so I will be limiting my butt sitting excersises in front of the puta. Katy, As far as me going on holiday, I will try to work around my time in Canada. I don't think I'll be taking any sewing with me unless I can come up with an applique block for the swap and do that while we are visiting....(OHH now that's an idea...it's amazing how my brain kicks into gear after a cup of tea. ) " Babs at 11/03/2009 09:24:18 "Just popped in to say hi to you gals. This project sounds mightily exciting - you lucky people! Will watch this space with great interest." Tessa was back at 12/03/2009 11:50:33 "Hi Babs, I was hoping to see your name on the list for the Round Robin....any chance of you getting involved ?? Been thinking of you lately......" Caz returned 14/03/2009 06:38:18 "Joan,Are you going to give the Friendship Quilt a go? Go on - you know you want to - it will be fun! "
Tessa	16/03/2009 15:55:34
2140 forum posts 177 photos	Hi Katy, I was at work on Saturday and I found two really nice pieces of fabric....so I bought a 1/2 metre of each. This way if we have 16 people in the swap, I can cut 16 x 10" squares ....one for each person.... 8 from each fabric. They are both the same theme so it should work ok.... I'm looking forward to this one. Tessa
Katy	16/03/2009 16:37:02
Moderator 1534 forum posts 1511 photos 265 articles	Great Tessa, hope we get some more replies soon!
Katy	16/03/2009 18:51:32
Moderator 1534 forum posts 1511 photos 265 articles	Where are you all today? I'm waiting for all your lovely ideas! I've only got four definite quilters in the swap so far, I hope you've not all changed your minds! Let me know!
Kimberly	16/03/2009 18:51:49
712 forum posts 70 photos 1 articles	I'm pondering...I'd love to do it, but I have to give it a think. I've still got too many UFO's and not enough TIME! hmmmmm Kim
Tessa	16/03/2009 21:20:25
2140 forum posts 177 photos	Hi Kim, Remember, it's only one block a month...I know you are very busy...but just think,,,,when your name comes up, you do one block for yourself if you like and the rest of us do the rest of the quilt for you. What could be more fun but building a quilt for a friend??? Stop pondering my dear....get the lead out..... Tessa p.s. And that goes for the rest of you.....
Janet McE	16/03/2009 21:34:44
2771 forum posts 380 photos 3 articles	Hi Katy, I have been trying to decide on a theme or something for this. I think I am nearly there, Tomorrow I will be able to work it out and send to you. Sorry for keepiong you waiting. janet
nutty net	16/03/2009 21:39:42
850 forum posts 92 photos	Hi Katy, I just can't decide, am having bit of a thick week me thinks!!! Will keep trying though!! NN

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