I'm currently working on the fabric yardage requirement for the quilt so we can all go fabric shopping! One of my favorite things to do. I will try to have it posted by next weekend which will give us two weeks to shop. Also, I will post the first block pattern on the day of our first meeting for all you mommies who will be unable to attend. Hopefully I will have figured out how to post a pdf by then. LOL
BTW, just so you know, I borrowed the quilt from another website and I will reveal the site when we are finished with our own.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Decision time
Hi all, so first we have to decide what we want to work on. I have two ideas in mind that I think would be fun for all.
The first is a mystery quilt. I've been researching them and found one that I think everyone will like. It's more of a wall hanging size quilt at only 35" x 54" but has all straight seams (easy peasy for a novice). The way it works is that I will give you a supply list then one block at a time. Now for some blocks, you will need to make more than one. I give a few days for each block before I assign the next one. I believe I will be able to post each block so we will not have to meet up until everyone has all their blocks made. You will not know what the final quilt will look like until we meet up to assemble all the blocks. If this is something we all like, then we can take turns being the quilt master "who knows all and sees all" and lead the group in another mystery quilt. The one I'm looking at even has a short story to it. And it's a "mystery"!!! LOL
The second is a theme quilt. We will have to decide on a subject matter, color and style themes. For example, flowers, pastel colors and traditional style fabric prints. This quilt can be as big as we want to make it. Each quilter will be given two or three blocks, five or six of each, to complete then a few weeks later we meet up and exchange blocks and begin assembling our quilts.
The other thing we need to vote on is when and where do you ladies want to meet. I would like a Sunday afternoon and I will host the first get together. Everyone can bring their machines (or use one of mine) to work on the first block and we can set up in my dinning room. My DH will take the children to the ILs so we can be alone for a few hours. Anyone up for Sunday, July 10th, 1-3 PM? This will give us all a chance to decide on what we want to work on and an opportunity for collecting supplies.
Now it's up to you to decide which quilt y'all want to work on. Please use the comment space below to leave your preference or other idea. Remember, majority rules, not me.
I am super excited about having a quilting group. Like I said in my post, I don't usually quilt but have always wanted to get serious about it.
The first is a mystery quilt. I've been researching them and found one that I think everyone will like. It's more of a wall hanging size quilt at only 35" x 54" but has all straight seams (easy peasy for a novice). The way it works is that I will give you a supply list then one block at a time. Now for some blocks, you will need to make more than one. I give a few days for each block before I assign the next one. I believe I will be able to post each block so we will not have to meet up until everyone has all their blocks made. You will not know what the final quilt will look like until we meet up to assemble all the blocks. If this is something we all like, then we can take turns being the quilt master "who knows all and sees all" and lead the group in another mystery quilt. The one I'm looking at even has a short story to it. And it's a "mystery"!!! LOL
The second is a theme quilt. We will have to decide on a subject matter, color and style themes. For example, flowers, pastel colors and traditional style fabric prints. This quilt can be as big as we want to make it. Each quilter will be given two or three blocks, five or six of each, to complete then a few weeks later we meet up and exchange blocks and begin assembling our quilts.
The other thing we need to vote on is when and where do you ladies want to meet. I would like a Sunday afternoon and I will host the first get together. Everyone can bring their machines (or use one of mine) to work on the first block and we can set up in my dinning room. My DH will take the children to the ILs so we can be alone for a few hours. Anyone up for Sunday, July 10th, 1-3 PM? This will give us all a chance to decide on what we want to work on and an opportunity for collecting supplies.
Now it's up to you to decide which quilt y'all want to work on. Please use the comment space below to leave your preference or other idea. Remember, majority rules, not me.
I am super excited about having a quilting group. Like I said in my post, I don't usually quilt but have always wanted to get serious about it.
Newbie to blogging
Just so you know, I'm not a writer nor a blogger; I'm all for math. This is all new to me but I did want a way for all of us to stay connected as we work together on our quilts. If I screw up, let me know. I'm always open to comments or suggestions to help improve my skills.
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