Quilt block swap, anyone?

Teresa, I've been looking for another excuse to buy more fabric what a perfect opportunity. (THough I probably have enough fabric for 50 quilts). Add my name to the list. Are we going to have a color theme at all? Mary

HI,Mary! I have you down That's four so far--we only need 8 more that make a quilt

I would be interested in doing this. I have a question....Do you have to be a pro at this? I mean...I have been making blocks with a local quilting store for the past year. I haven't quilted yet, but love making blocks. My wonderful husband asks me when I am actually going to quilt something. Also, is there going to be a certain type if block assigned to each person? I think 3 months would be a good time to get them done....12 weeks...12 blocks. Just let me know. Thanks... Craftyangie

Hi, Craftyangie! You'll pick your own block pattern and make 12 of the same block, then when we swap, you'll keep one of your own blocks and get 11 different blocks from other swappers, so you'll end up with 12 different blocks for a quilt. There are TONS of websites online with free block patterns or you can buy books of patterns, too. And, NO, you do not have to be a pro--we are just quilting because we love it. I like the block making best also. I usually end up either machine quilting mine or sending it out to be quilted for me. The hand quilting takes forever and I am just NOT patient enough for that! LOL! So, are you in? If so, I'll put you down. Just let me know for sure.

I am in....put me down!!!!!! Thanks, CraftyAngie

Sign me up! This will be a wonderful excuse to use some of my stash. I need a project like this. My mind is whirling for the blocks, maybe a whirlygig block? My husband and I are going through a divorce and sellling our house, but I promise I'll squeeze in some quilting time. Bobye

Alrighty, gotcha down, Craftyangie! That makes 5 of us so far...I've been reposting the notice every now and then on the main board to let others know we are here. I'm also emailing a few people who have indicated an interest in quilting AND have been active on the board recently. Here's the list so far: Me--QuiltinWilson Linda in Tigerland Terri Wolf Mary F. Craftyangie I'd better start looking at patterns--I think we're actually going to have a swap!!! Woo-Hoo!!!

I was wondering! Do you think we should have a color/colors to choose from? Maybe everyone use a tone on tone white, tan as the background, or black with bright colors. Just a suggestion. I don't want to stomp on anyones toes. Bobye

Me! Me! Me! I'm so happy to see this forum being used!! What colors do we have to use? JoAnn's is having a big sale this weekend, but of course I have enough fabric to have a sale this weekend too. This is a challenge, but I think since I'm still recovering I can crank out 12 blocks by the deadline with a little commitment and not much sweat! I taught a friend how to quilt at Christmas, she will be really interested in what we are up to. Who knows, she has been talking about WLS since I've had mine, maybe she'll join us. I'm dancing about this idea!! I've got to get busy...my sewing machine will be so happy to see me! Thank you! Blessings, Jacquelyn Another one of the Quilting Queens

Hi, Bobye and Jacquelyn! Ok, I'm going to have to check that spelling, I'm sure that's not right! I have you both down and that puts us up to 7! It looks like it's time to pick colors so you guys can get going...I LOVE the idea of a tan or white on white background. I prefer tans because it should give us more variety of shades AND it's easier to keep clean I was thinking about just saying a blanket "country calicos" for the colors, which really will open it up and give us all plenty of wiggle room. That would leave out the dark and bright colors and would limit us to small prints and/or florals, but we could still pick just about any color--in a country shade. This should give us a nice variety for this scrappy quilt--just stay away from anything too bright or anything that might stick out liek a sore thumb when put together with the rest of the blocks. Unless someone just hates this idea, let's go with it. Remember block size is 12 1/2" by 12 1/2" unfinished so when we sew them all together, we'll have 12" blocks. I'm so glad we're getting this going! I've been wanting to do this for so long! Only 5 more to join and we'll have a full group!