Couple of things....
1). Determine size of quilt and standardize it. Another words, all of your quilt projects are the same size. (Lap etc). I would recommend to not exceed the WOF so no one has to piece backings.
2). Start with an easy, quick block and progress from there.
Everyone makes 4-patch blocks a certain size and whatever colors they want Then, someone volunteers to assemble blocks into rows or several assemble a couple of rows each. Then, some volunteers to assemble the rows....then someone volunteers to do borders, etc. These tasks can be done at home or during your groups gathering. Basic quilt techniques can be taught early on.
3). Determine whether anyone does LA or figure out, as a group, how these will be quilted. If LA not available, just tie them.
4). As a group, determine deadlines for projects.
5). Get feedback from them often and, even though everyone has great ideas, choose 1 idea a month and put other ideas back in the box for future months ahead.
6). If you end up with a whiner/complainer and nothing satisfies them, discreetly take them aside and discuss with them the goals of the group and that your group is lead by the Lord. I did this with positive results and she was a big deterrent for others to join. If this doesn't work, suggest she find another way in which she can serve God in a way she will have a positive experience.
7). DO NOT take on more work because others are lazy or unreliable. Some delays are reasonable and personal issues do come up. Of course, these are taken into consideration and maybe deadlines need to change as a result. (Share with the group regularly the personal impact that their lack of support causes.)
8). limit commitments for projects that your group can fulfill. Over-extending the group will lose participants.
Good Luck! It can be a very rewarding experience to lead.
Last edited by Teen; 04-04-2018 at 06:45 PM.