Originally Posted by
illinois
Whatever pattern you use, remember that not all 1/4" seams are equal and all blocks submitted may not be equal either. Choose something that when squaring up, you won't be cutting off points or messing up the design. Let's face it, not all of the points done by the same person end up in "perfection" so why expect the stitching of a group be perfect either. Make it easy, whatever you choose. A lot of the attraction, especially to the non-quilter, to a quilt will be in the fabrics/colors chosen than in the stitchery.
Essential!!! Everyone’s skill level is different. And my skill level is different at different days and times. It also depends on how committed the members of the group. Expectations can be disappointed.
The most successful group quilt I’ve done was constructed as assembly line. The participants helped each other and kept each other accountable. Tasks assigned considered members abilities. Example; one person was totally lacking but could cut 4” squares to be used in paper piecing. They didn’t really need to be 4” or even square. But she got to participate.