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Krystyna 04-16-2013 10:50 AM

Sign Up May 2013 Doll Quilt Swap - Theme Quilty Chaos - Crazy Quilts
 
Doll Quilt Swap #45 – May 2013

Theme: Quilty Chaos It’s time to throw the rules out the window. This month you are challenged to make a crazy quilt or to use a traditional pattern turned on its ear. It can be wonky, whacky, or weird. Embellish to your heart’s content. The choice is yours. I know that many of our members are very structured and might not be up for this one – but I encourage you to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your talents.

Everyone is welcome to join us no matter what your skill level may be.
Making and sharing doll quilts offers a wonderful opportunity to try new techniques, use up scraps in your stash – or an excuse to buy new fabric – and it’s a great way to make new quilty friends.

Here are the details. I know they are long and boring, but please read them. Really!

As always, rules for this swap also agree with the general guidelines for all Quilt Board Swaps – Read here http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...-a-t20154.html

SIGN UP: Easy As 1-2-3 - 4
1. To join the fun, just send me a PM no later than NOON (EST) on April 30th, 2013
2. You will not be able to sign up if you have any outstanding quilts from previous months – except for the current month.
3. Please let me know whether you are able to swap internationally as we have a few members who are outside the USA.
4. Let me know you have read the guidelines and make sure your QB mailbox isn’t full.

Partner Assignment: Partners will be assigned on May 1st. Bookmark this thread for partner assignment – or find your partner at our Group Home here http://www.quiltingboard.com/groups/...group-g14.html

Mailing Deadline: You must have your quilt in the mail no later than May 31, 2013. If you do not think you can meet that deadline, you might want to wait a month or two until your schedule frees up and you don’t feel pressured.

DOLL QUILT SWAP GUIDELINES

SIZE:
Doll quilts can be between 12”x12” to 24”x24” or any size or shape in between. If your finished quilt measures 24" x 26", or 11" x 13" it's fine. No worries or excessive rules for this swap.

MATERIALS: Most participants use cotton, but you can use any other natural fiber like wool, linen or silk.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Let your creativity rule. Add beads, buttons, ribbon, lace, rickrack, or whatever if you feel like it. Or add nothing at all. It’s up to you.

CONSTRUCTION: Pick your technique. Doll quilts may be pieced, appliquéd, wholecloth, quilted by hand or quilted by machine. All quilts should have binding.

LABEL: Please add a label or sign your quilt on the back with your name and the date. It is a wonderful record of your work and years from now, it will help your partner remember who made this magnificent work of art! If your quilt is reversible and you don’t want to sign it, please include a card or attach a removable tag with your Quilting Board name or real name if different.

MANNERS: Don’t for get to thank your partner. A simple post on the thread for the month is terrific, but a PM is nicer still. Please leave feedback for your partner.

HELP YOUR HOSTESS KEEP TRACK: When you mail off your quilt, please send me a PM. Also send one when you receive a quilt you’re your partner. This will help me keep track and to ensure that everyone receives a quilt.

PHOTOS: At the Quilting Board we love photos! A big part of the doll quilt fun is seeing what everyone has created, but as with most things in life, there is a little etiquette to follow. Usually the receiver will post a photo, but not everyone has a camera, so please photograph your quilt before you send it just in case. Don’t post a photo until your partner receives your quilt so the surprise won’t be spoiled. If you cannot post a photo, please ask your partner to do so.

PARTNERS: Once sign up has ended, I will assign partners. I will try to pair you with someone you haven’t had as a swap partner previously. You will make a quilt for your partner and s/he will make one for you. Please PM your partner to share physical addresses. Do not post addresses on this thread. Although there is a theme and it is often sender’s choice, it is always nice to ask if your partner has any preferences.

COMMUNICATION: If something unexpected comes up and for any reason you cannot meet the deadline or need to drop out of the swap, please let me know as soon as you know. If you take the time to communicate any difficulties, I can make sure things work out favorably for you and your partner with no hard feelings as a result. If, however, you just disappear off the face of the earth, you will not be permitted to participate in future swaps until you make good on your commitment.

buslady 04-16-2013 12:14 PM

I'm in. First again!! Ha!!

marscrafter 04-16-2013 12:56 PM

I'm totally in for this one. I love doing embroidery and this gives me the perfect excuse. :-)

Lynnie25 04-16-2013 12:56 PM

I'm in again !!! PMing now. Now how crazy can I get this month :)

mrsmck 04-16-2013 02:28 PM

Hi I would love to join too

tracibug 04-16-2013 02:52 PM

Me me me me......!!!!

ljdugas31 04-16-2013 06:17 PM

im in again!!!!!

luvstoquilt 04-16-2013 06:18 PM

I am in again!

Lynnie25 04-16-2013 06:38 PM

:) Waving to mrsmck...another Aussie has joined the Swap. I don't feel so alone anymore !!

mrsmck 04-16-2013 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by Lynnie25 (Post 6006736)
:) Waving to mrsmck...another Aussie has joined the Swap. I don't feel so alone anymore !!

Hey waving back..postage could be getting cheaper again lol

quiltymom 04-17-2013 03:59 AM

I'm in !!!!

Krystyna 04-17-2013 09:16 AM

Now ... your assignment ... go invite all your QB friends to join us!

My son's wedding is on Saturday, so if I don't respond immediately to PM's, you'll know why. I am in the middle of wedding favor / nails / rehearsal dinner frenzy!!!!

AlaskaAlice 04-17-2013 11:23 AM

Count me in again!!foe DQ swap.
Wishes for Happy Wedding for Kids, and joy for the parents day!! Nothing blesses Mom and Dad as much as having their children happy and blessed!

KimmieH 04-17-2013 05:24 PM

This one scares me a bit - no clue where to start! But sign me up!

Krystyna 04-17-2013 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by KimmieH (Post 6008980)
This one scares me a bit - no clue where to start! But sign me up!

Be not afraid! Here is a link to some crazy quilt links from last year.

Cogito 04-17-2013 07:30 PM

Yay, my first swap here AND I love doll quilts! How fun to make a crazy doll quilt. Am PMing right now. I haven't participated in a swap for almost 20 years! Gonna get started right away.

skaduzy 04-17-2013 07:32 PM

I'm in again, too........lots of fun and creativity!

Elisabrat 04-17-2013 09:02 PM

hum, you know I can do a bit crazy but not weird. no weird. I am lost at that thought. nope not going there. ok going to ponder a design and will only hope if I sign up I dont get a partner who is hoping I will do weird. artsy? can I do artsy? first image that came to mind was pieced strips but sewn like a sun with the colors radiating from the 'sun' in one corner out.. maybe with an aura color around that.. oh now I have a weird collage type that just came to mind and ok it will be a beautiful color treat but not weird..

I am IN.

StephT 04-17-2013 09:28 PM

I would love to do this. This is my first one...I hope I sign up right..LOL

Krystyna 04-18-2013 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by Cogito (Post 6009291)
Yay, my first swap here AND I love doll quilts! How fun to make a crazy doll quilt. Am PMing right now. I haven't participated in a swap for almost 20 years! Gonna get started right away.

Welcome aboard! I know you're going to have a lot of fun with this one!

Krystyna 04-18-2013 05:02 AM


Originally Posted by StephT (Post 6009480)
I would love to do this. This is my first one...I hope I sign up right..LOL

So happy to have you with us, Steph!

Krystyna 04-18-2013 05:03 AM

Oh come on! YOU not do weird? Give us a break!
Make a traditional crazy quilt. It's NOT hard at all.
The basic idea is foundation piecing. Cut a five sided piece at random, and piece the sides from there.
You can do it!


Originally Posted by Elisabrat (Post 6009454)
hum, you know I can do a bit crazy but not weird. no weird. I am lost at that thought. nope not going there. ok going to ponder a design and will only hope if I sign up I dont get a partner who is hoping I will do weird. artsy? can I do artsy? first image that came to mind was pieced strips but sewn like a sun with the colors radiating from the 'sun' in one corner out.. maybe with an aura color around that.. oh now I have a weird collage type that just came to mind and ok it will be a beautiful color treat but not weird..

I am IN.


Krystyna 04-18-2013 05:29 AM

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Here's a little peek at the wedding favors we've been slaving over ... done on my embroidery machine. Some are white on blue tissue lame and others are blue on iridescent organza. The stone is blue like Melissa's sapphire engagement ring. There is a little organza bag attached with three Jordan almonds - three for the Trinity and almonds for luck and sweetness. We only have one tied to the sack so far ... EEEEKKKK!

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buslady 04-18-2013 05:39 AM

WOW!!! That is beautiful, thoughtful, wonderful, all that and....... NUTS!! LOL That is a lot of work for the favors, you are a wonderful MIL and DM to this couple. Have a wonderful weekend, we will all be thinking of you. Try to finish up early so you can spend a little time just breathing and enjoying!! What don't get done won't be noticed, unless it happens to be sewing the sleeve on DH shirt or, heaven forbid, the bossom to your dress. LOL Love it, have fun, enjoy, all that stuff.

Krystyna 04-18-2013 05:54 AM

I just remembered that I never finished sewing my shawl!!!! YOW!!!

StephT 04-18-2013 07:02 AM

If I have this correct the quilt has a "theme" that we embellish? I have a few ideas running in my head and I am getting excited for this.

Krystyna 04-18-2013 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by StephT (Post 6010287)
If I have this correct the quilt has a "theme" that we embellish? I have a few ideas running in my head and I am getting excited for this.

Yes, ideally you should try a Crazy Quilt, but if you aren't comfortable with that, do something wonky or off kilter. We had a lot of fun with crazy quilting last year.

KimmieH 04-18-2013 09:25 AM

oh.!!thanks :) I can do that!!!!!!


Originally Posted by Krystyna (Post 6009080)
Be not afraid! Here is a link to some crazy quilt links from last year.


KimmieH 04-18-2013 09:26 AM

cute favors!!!!! Jordan Almonds!!!I haven't seen those used in years.........always were used in the Italian weddings I ever went to in the past....showers too.

Krystyna 04-18-2013 09:31 AM

Yep. I got an extra large bag because I just LOOOOVE them!

Linny 04-18-2013 10:43 AM

Sent PM.....looking forward to this one.

Grandma Di 04-18-2013 03:27 PM

Sent PM. This sounds like so much fun and a good way for me to learn. I'm new to quilting (6 months) but already am addicted especially love the fabric.

jaba 04-18-2013 03:50 PM

Do these have to be all cotton fabric ? or true crazy quilt....anything goes?

brenda21 04-18-2013 03:52 PM

crazy quilt month is the only one I do anymore YIPPEE:thumbup:

brenda21 04-18-2013 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by jaba (Post 6011344)
Do these have to be all cotton fabric ? or true crazy quilt....anything goes?

true crazy quilt...anything goes!!!!:thumbup:

jaba 04-18-2013 04:28 PM

Thanks Brenda, might have to do this one:)

Tulip 04-18-2013 04:35 PM

Count me in please! Sending PM

pbadder 04-18-2013 06:52 PM

I'm in again just sent my PM.

skaduzy 04-18-2013 06:58 PM

Krystyna,
The wedding favors are beautiful! And a lot of work.
That embroidery machine must be smokin'.

Krystyna 04-19-2013 03:37 AM


Originally Posted by jaba (Post 6011344)
Do these have to be all cotton fabric ? or true crazy quilt....anything goes?

Absolutely not! Anything at all!


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