At our guild meeting we are having an UGLIES night. Everyone bring any amount of what they think is ugly or just fabric they don't want to use anymore. Then it's like a grab bag--drawing for #'s with the highest # getting the last pick.
We are also doing a block of the month. Through out the year each member brings a 12" finished block in a set color scheme (ie pastels, black and whites). Then shares the name of the block with the other members. At the end of the year this will be put into a sampler quilt for charity.
Good luck with your circle of quilting friends