Originally Posted by dc989
(Post 6866313)
I've been thinking about hosting another Robin, but we have had problems in the past with one or two participants getting behind and not passing on schedule. This sounds like it would end that problem. My concern would be losing lots of the folks who stop because they get behind. In our guild we have lots of people sign up for various opportunities (class, challenge, robin etc.) but in the end less than half actually do it. Any thoughts if you've hosted robins, roosting or otherwise?
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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.
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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.
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I don't think I saw Paper piecing in your post
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I will have to look up #1402 - sounds interesting!
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great ideas, thanks, they have been added to the list
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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!
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great ideas sounds fun
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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!
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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!
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