What our president and her 2 assistants did for our RR (it is a president's Challenge) was divide us into groups of 6 with a leader [divide the total number participating by however many groups that is manageable and verify that all the interested parties are still interested before making the groups). A list of each group was then sent by email and handed out (at the guild meeting) to each member of the group complete with name, phone number, and email for the members to contact each other. I have had to miss twice, but made sure that I completed my part. Then I contacted both the person passing theirs on to me and the person receiving mine to keep them aware. I gave mine to one of the gals and she brought it to the meeting. So far, that has worked out fine.

Great thread. Thanks for asking the question. I participated in a Roost Robin started by Elizabrat and Jabba on this site. One of the things that kept me interested was the posting of the projects as the rounds were completed. It was so much fun seeing other peoples interpretations and their color choices. One of the skills that was new to me was the making of multiple flying geese, Jabba posted great instructions on Response #1402. I think a lot of people would benefit from the method being used in one of the rounds because it totally eliminates the need to cut triangles. I have been in on several mystery quilts and the afore mentioned Roost Robin, which taught me to do on point set in triangles, mitered borders and painless flying geese.

My suggestion is to do hexagons and also a flanged edge along the o/s border. I think I would like to participate in this Robin.

I don't think I saw Paper piecing in your post

I will have to look up #1402 - sounds interesting!

great ideas, thanks, they have been added to the list

Okay, I think I am starting to get my ideas together, but have another question. I think the last round I want them to finish the quilt in an unusual way. What I have come up with is: scalloped edges, loops, Prarie Points, flange, not straight edges (like using a GFG block along the edge). What other ideas for final edges are there? Thanks. I am getting so excited! Can't wait to start!

great ideas sounds fun

Well, I think I have my plans finalized. I have created a journal page for each round, so participants can keep track of their notes, sketches, pics and thought processes for each round. I have made a rules page for each round, telling the rules, and offering some block suggestions to help understand what the rule is intending. Each round offers a choice of what can be done, but has a theme which is over the choices. For example, one round is DETAILS, so they can add a paper pieced border or triangles (like Pinwheels, NYB or stars). Once I open up the Roosting Robin, I will enter a link here so you can join in or follow our progress. I am anxious to get going!

TJR: It sounds great. I think it takes a special talent to host these sew alongs, round robins, mysteries, etc. Sounds like you have it well thought out. I especially like the idea of keeping a journal page for each round. Thanks for sharing!

I have finished all the rules, journal pages and folders created so we can get started. I have set up folders where, when the time is right, I will put in the rules and journal pages for the Roosting Robin. Here is a thread I just started where if you join in, you may post your thoughts and pics! http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...st6929946.html

Jr: Really interested in following along but couldn't get there using your link.

Following your link I get a message "Invalid thread"!?

I got invalid thread also

Sorry, the administrators said it violated the rules, not sure how, so removed it.
I suppose you could PM me if interested.

Did it violate the rules b/c of the section you put it in? Looks like it was in pictures instead of the area for "rounds"

This is a great thread and will follow as well if you can get set up. I do have a question though - why is it called Roost Robin? I have never heard that term before.

It is called a Roosting Robin because the quilt never leaves home - it roosts. A Round Robin begins with one quilter, then is passed to another quilter who adds a border, then it passes to a third quilter who adds another border, making the rounds through the group until it reaches the beginning of the loop - the original quilter. With a Roosting Robin, you have all the same sets of rules etc, all the freedom of creativity, but not the worries that the quilt will get lost in the mail or be delayed by someone else, or that someone will add something to your quilt that you absolutely hate, or that your skills are not good enough for someone else's quilt. It is all the fun, without any of the stress.

Thanks for the explanation - now it makes sense to me.

Our small guild is wrapping up our Round Robin. I usually never participate in challenges, etc but this was actually FUN! 4 quilters to a group, small lap size finished product. All of us have distinct styles and colors but I loved the finished products! It was like a contest to stretch our creativity and incorporate new techniques. I loved it! I will post mine when I finish quilting it. The final border on mine blew me AWAY! Not sure a "roost" would have accomplished what the RRobin did.

sandy

Question as to if this got off the ground
 

This thread seemed to stop without more info as to if the Roosting Robin got started. I am curious as to if it is in progress or has yet to start and if in progress would love to see pictures.

Irish: Grammatjr actually started a roosting robin with her quilting group but due to some problem with she couldn't start it on the board. She graciously gave me access to it on her link but somehow I could never make it work. If you contact her with a PM I'm sure she will try to include you. I was disappointed too.

Emma, how do you look up post #1402?

June: Post #1402 must be on a different thread. I think it refers to the number in the upper right corner of each reply. For instance your question was #63 on this thread.