From what little I can find on the internet, you pick up the paint chip strips or pamphlets from a paint supplier, put them in envelopes (so no one can pick out their favorite color, hence the challenge) number the envelopes and have each member draw a number from a bag or whatever. Then they have to use at least 2/3 of the colors on the paint chip in the corresponding envelope. They can use as much or as little of any of the colors on their chip strip.
I would like to hear from anyone who has done this in the past and what were some of the rules you had to follow. How big or how small a project were you limited to? Did you all use the same pattern? What kind of time frame did you have to get your project done?
Here's what I thought of using for some of the "rules":
1. Use at least 2/3 of the colors on your paint chip strip
2. You can use as much or as little fabric in your chosen shades as you want
3. You can add other fabrics as needed
4. The project has to be at least 18" square (depending on if we all use the same pattern)
5. No trading of paint chips between members, this is a challenge to get you out of your comfort zone
6. Save your paint chip strips for the big reveal on "chosen meeting date to finish by"
7. Most of all have fun
I would also say that no one has to participate if they don't want to.
Is there anything else any of you think I should add yo make it interesting?
Thanks, Chris