I'm with you, something unique. I keep trying suggestions , maybe someone will come up with something...soon I hope! :shock:

the nice thing about this is that you are doing it for yourself, not a swap. it is a perfect opportunity for the beginner to stretch and try new things in a comfortable, no pressure environment. you will be able to ask for help anytime. if you find that you can't make a particular month's block work, you can just not do that one and move on. this is your quilt. no quilt police. ha-ha.

so take a deep breath and jump in. we are all friends here. hope you will participate.

"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anaïs Nin

Pat I really like that quote, true, so true.

"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anaïs Nin

why not try a ' around the world block sampler" oriental block- celtic block etc. Blocks that represent cultures from around the world - just a thought .

:thumbup: I really Like that idea!!

i am liking that around the world theme, too. am i sensing a sudden shift in our group ideas? we will have to see how the voting comes out.

Never thought of something like that. It could be fun. Have to find an italian block (I am half italian) but that should be doable. Could do whatever part of the world you claim as home or heritage, have visited or admire about that part of the world.

I know the first block is supposed to be posted in a few weeks . . . is there going to be a vote ahead of time, or a tally taken from the threads here? I haven't done BOM before and am not sure how the deciding works on this. Just curious.

What happened to houses, I thought that sounded fun. :lol:

I don't think anything has been decided yet. Something should be posted soon....so exciting!! :D