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Doll Quilt Swap II signups start TOMORROW 6/3 « I knew that! — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:49:06 +0000

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By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 20 May 2007 05:32:43 +0000

I wasn’t a participant, but I totally want to join you for the next one!
I would love to have a challenge or theme, but I can understand some people not liking that or the need for it to be very loose. I also like the idea of having a wider range on the size like sides being 15-24″. I also like the secret partners, like what was said, I would be more likely to read everyone’s blogs and check out what they were doing.
And maybe the quilt label is a good “challenge” for the next one – leaves the quilt open for anything, and would give many of us something new to learn. I’ve never made a quilt label either.

By: Kim Sherrod

Kim Sherrod — Sun, 20 May 2007 02:27:48 +0000

http://www.amazon.com/One-Kind-Quilt-Labels-Finishing/dp/1564775356
just do a Google search with Quilt labels and see what you get. I bought some Laurel Burch Quilt Labels from a quilt shop here- you can find it on ebay also. You can print them with the computer- there are lots of ways to do it. Enbroidery is very nice. I use 2 threads so that the words are clear and easy to read. Hope that helps

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 19 May 2007 03:11:47 +0000

Well, as a new quilter, blogger, swapper…I found the first round to be very inviting. No restrictions, not much in the way of requirements..and I was able to feel comfortable jumping in and giving it a try.

I loved the secrecy..it made me go hunting around on everyone’s blogs as well. My sender set up a secret email account, and we corresponded throughout. It was a lot of fun.

I am not very experienced in swaps, but I say don’t change a thing!

By: susan sobon

susan sobon — Fri, 18 May 2007 07:09:11 +0000

thanks kim for the tips on labels. i dont know why i didnt think of writing on a separate piece of fabric and sewing that on. i was afraid of messing up my quilt by writing on it. i think i will spend this weekend making up some labels. and what are these books with labels in them that can be sewn on???

By: Kim Sherrod

Kim Sherrod — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:09:27 +0000

I thought that the first Challenge was set up great! I love secret swaps and love surprises, it’s more fun when you don’t know who yours will come from-like Amy, I looked at everyone else’s Blogs to get a peek- it was fun!
I added a label to the back of mine because I always do- I know there are sites and even books with labels that can be ironed on to fabric- or just writing with a sharpie on another piece of fabric and then sewing it to the back.
It’s nice to have the artist’s name, Title and date.
I also sewed on coke tabs, on the back, so that it could be hung.
The size was a challenge for me because mine are usually smaller but once I started with it- it was great!
I enjoyed stretching my comfort zone.
I don’t think I would change anything- I totally liked the way it was set up and the level of communication and the commitment to hostessing was beyond wonderful- perfect! I guess that doesn’t really help much- but I am looking forward to the next one! Thank you for the joy.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 16 May 2007 17:32:24 +0000

I liked everything about the last swap! I loved that it was secret – that made me look at the other blogs to see what people were up to… If I knew I was swapping with Lisa, for example, I would only look at Lisa’s blog & probably say – “Why is she doing that?” – taking away part of the fun! I agree though that labels should be included. I am looking forward to swap number 2 – like someone else said, I enjoy getting hand made things – especially quilts!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:26:41 +0000

YAY!! A round 2!!

By: krommama

krommama — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:24:21 +0000

When I mentioned a challenge I mean a very open ended challenge. I would not want anyone to feel they could not participate. The challenge could be interpreted by the quilter. If the challenge was curves, that could mean a lot of things. It could mean curved piecing, or curved quilting, or curves in the pattern of the fabric, for example circles, dots, waves, swirls, rounded baby cheeks, fat elephants, curvy housewives etc.

But like I said before, if nothing changes I would still love to participate.

Sarah

By: susan sobon

susan sobon — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:49:42 +0000

ok, i dont like the idea of lengthening the time frame. that is what i liked about this one, that it was quick turn around. i wasnt meaning that everyone had to be more intricate, just that i would like to try more intricacy, but with the size, i didnt think i could pull it off. all i was saying was
make the size range larger, say from a smaller size to the size we had in the previous swap.
i would have liked to include a label on my quilt, but i dont know how to make one. so i would love some links on making one. thanks
after reading lauris comments, i too would say i dont like the idea of constricting themes, etc.