Row Robin 2012/2013 GROUP #5
 

OK Group #5.....here is your own thread for you to post ideas, progress, rules you decide on and of course PICTURES for us all to look at. If ya'll have any problems, please let your Group Leader know and she will contact me or you can contact me directly.

HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!! :D :D :D :D

Group 5
Leader - Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
roda
Jude by the sea
Pat_sews
TheMamaHauser

OK. It looks like it is time to get started.

Per Qbee, we will always send the row we make to the person listed after us. If everyone wants to PM me with your address, I can pass it to the correct person.

Mailing Dates

You have two months to get each round done.

1st Row – mail by Dec. 1st
Row 2 – Feb. 1st
Row 3 – April 1st
Row 4 – June. 1st
Row 5 – Aug. 1st

I have never done this before so feel free to jump in with suggestions of things that have worked in the past if you have experience or ideas.

We need to make a few decisions.

#1. Sashing? If someone wants sashing on their quilt, do you mind if the sashing strips are included for each person to add with their row? It could increase mailing cost a bit, but I doubt much.

#2. How do you want to handle labels?

#3. How should the quilt owner convey their vision of the quilt to the group? I was thinking each owner could send along letter stating their theme and what that theme means to them. Any other suggestions or ideas?

#4. Should rows be mailed early if finished early?

Hello everyone ready to play guess this means i need to figure out what my theme will be. If its ok I would like to include sashing I did a row robin last year and I think the sashing will work better for me in the finish product. I think if everyone is able to mail early its ok put I wouldnt want to mail to someone who is still working on one, dont want to rush anyone.

I think a pantry quilt could work just fine. Like you said, most pantries have just about everything in them!

Since we have more than one opinion on sashings, maybe we could do whatever the quilt owner wants. I see no reason they all have to be done the same way.

I'm not worried if I need to mail sashing with the row. I'm not for sure that I'm going to do sashing. I have my row for group #2, but not for our group yet. I'm thinking of black and white and maybe emerald green in traditional or modern blocks.

If it's ok, I will send out a label ready to go and each person can sign it. Mailing early is fine with me and a letter or drawing or whatever works is fine for conveying design/vision/theme, etc.

I don't have much experience with applique or embroidery.

Thanks for your input, Mama. Unless I change my mind pretty quick, my theme is black, white and grey traditional blocks. We may end up with matching quilts!

Hi All,
Oh I am excited and I just got email this morning so our journey is beginning! Yes on sashing for me but I am not stuck on anything so I can change my mind, however, it looks like we each decide for our own themed quilt so for me sashing would work. My theme is going to be an Asian theme.

Lisa in number one I have a question are you saying that I, for instance should include the sashing strips when I send my row to Pat-sews for all the rows? That is fine with me as well.

For number two: I am a newbie and don't have any labels so I am open to feedback on this one. I am sure I can get labels in the next two months.

Number three: your idea of sending the quilt with a letter of the theme and what it means is great but since we all have to have a theme I would love to know every ones themes so I can think about it before it arrives and the two month time clock starts ticking!

And number four: yes if the rows are done early I am fine with them being sent early!

Road I am fine with you sending the sashing along. Will you have it cut or do we cut it? I think sending sashing along is good because we could match colors but since I never did anything like this before I am not sure. I guess I think about a finished quilt and would like it all to blend but again I am not sure. Don't worry about rushing me as I assume we still go by the mailing dates.

Pat-sews, I think your idea of a pantry quilt is great because it is your idea, we just have to add to it and right now I am not sure what I will do for a pantry quilt but that is the fun of the project as it gets me to think! Great idea.

Lisa I agree, letting the theme owner call the shots about sashing. I would like to be clear though if we add our own sashing or does the theme owner send it. I vote for the theme owner to call the shot and that could be that the theme owner tells the rest to make up your own mind!

OK mama I am confused. Are we sending to group 2 or are we sending to each other in group 5. That is my understanding that all of us in group 5 send to each other while the other groups send to their group members. Do I have that right or do the groups send to the other groups. Like I said I haven't done this before so maybe I don't have it right!

One last thing...every time we want to connect with each other how do we do that? By looking on the main posts or will there be a title for connection of the people in the row robi? Sorry for the long text but just trying to be clear. So to let you all know I will be doing an Asian theme. Let me know what you all think! Have a good day ladies!

I would like to know a little about everyone if thats ok just so I can picture you in my mind and figure out about your quilts.

I'm from a little town in Oklahoma. I have 2 daughters, 4 grandkids ,2 girls and 2 boys. My husband and youngest daughter run the business(daughter runs it now and gets to tell daddy what to do, ever kids dream). I quit and take care of the farm 100 mama cows my 12 horses, chickens, quail and turkeys. Hobbies include quilting, breaking ponies to harness, builting buggies and wagons. I love to hunt and fish, think I'm an old tomboy your right. Still haven't figured out my theme but will get on it.

On the quilt labels you can make your own using watercolor pens, crayons or sharpies then heat setting them it very easy

OK Here is what I think we have so far. Jump in if I'm wrong about anything.

#1. Each quilt owner will include all the necessary sashing strips if they want sashing strips used. When the quilt owner finishes row 1 they can attach the sashing. The person making row 2 will then attach the next sashing strip. IF YOU DO NOT WANT SASHING AND YOU DO NOT WANT ROWS CONNECTED, make sure to indicate that in your note about your quilt. I know some people have said they would like to get unconnected rows back so they may put them in any order or decide about sashing later.

#2. Send along a label if you want one used. The quilt owner will create the label in any fashion they choose. It can be simple fabric with a pigma pen or fancy embroidery or whatever. Just remember that not everyone will have the ability to sign their name in fancy embroidery. Some labels will be signed with pigma pens and such.

#3. Each person should send along a note of some kind with their quilt giving ideas of what they would like to see. Mine could be something like this: "Black, white, grey, prints of any combination of these, tone on tones, etc. in traditional block styles. I love Sun Bonnet Sues, all kinds of embroidery (think redwork only grey or black)." A little note like that will give people an idea of the quilt owners thoughts.

#4. Each person will always send the quilt to the person listed after them at the beginning of this thread. I will always be sending to Roda. Roda will send to Jude. Jude will send to Pat. Pat sends to Mama. Mama sends to me. Make sure the person who needs to send to you has your address in plenty of time. You can either all PM to me and I will distribute or you may PM directly to the person who needs to send to you.

#5. Sending early is OK. Let's just ask the person we are sending it to if they are ready. Some people have many projects going on and might not want another one laying around. If you are ready to send a row out early, ask the next person if they are ready for it.

#6. Communication meant for the entire group should be posted here. Thoughts, suggestions, pictures, etc. If you have a direct question about the row you are working on, feel free to PM the row owner or put it on here.

#7. Have fun! Don't stress out about any of this. This is to be a fun, social event.

Per Roda's request, here is my story.

Married mom of 3. Ages 25, 19, 16. I don't work outside the home. We always felt a stay home parent was important and have tried to make that work for us.

My quilts are generally very traditional. The quilt for this will be traditional blocks in blacks, whites, greys, tone on tone, etc. I went with that instead of my usual 30's fabrics because I didn't want to send people out shopping for very specific fabric they might not even like. Black and white is generally available in some form and I wanted it to be easy for everyone. I see this as a social event not an attempt at an award winning quilt.

Thanks Lisa that is pretty clear. Thanks for saying don't stress out as I woke up to find email about the groups, some already having a clear idea about what they are doing...yikes...I am still in decision mode even though I have my theme!

Road hi, I love your life! Living with cows,horses, chickens and braking ponies for harnesses all sound like work to die for! Nice meeting you. I'm married we have 2 children, my husbands dtr is an engineer and my son just graduated as a Clinical psychologist. Husband will be retiring next year and I am a retired social worker. We just relocated and I am teaching myself to quilt, fuse glass, make soap, crochet rag rugs, garden, and make torch beads. Quilting always gets a bit more attention! We live in central California. I have made a few quilts but still consider myself a newbie. I am excited about this row robin thing too so I had better get to thinking...all I know right now is my theme is Asian and sashing will be included. Now to go to my studio and have some fun.

Nope, I'm doing 2... I'm in group #2 and this one (#5).

Question.....it's a very long story but would any of you ladies be willing to switch groups with another lady?
I'd really appreciate it :D

Ok think I've decided on theme "Yes I'm a diva" for oldest granddaughter Pink, Black and white. Yes she can be a diva can be just peiced blocks that are in the color ways are things that are divafiled (have no ideal how to spell it)as she puts it

Roda, that sounds like a great theme! How old is she? I have much experience with little girl divas. I'm sure I can come up with some blocks for that.

Pat, you can change your theme until the row is sent out. Do whatever makes you happy. My theme is traditional blocks, but I don't care if every block in the row is the same or not. Feel free to try whatever blocks you want. I figure as long as the colors go together it will all work out OK. I have an Uncle that is retired Air Force hanging out in your area. He is in Adams. His wife is big in quilty circles down there.

Shes 9 with an 18 year old attitude. Shes making her mom pay for her raising. Mom keeps saying she doesnt know where it comes from. Mom at this age would just die if her panties and sock didnt match her outfit dont you love grandkids

Well, Roda, I get your quilt last but no matter what the others do to it I will still have plenty of diva ideas. My resident diva can help me out if necessary. I'm looking forward to seeing how your diva idea plays out. This could be very, very cute.

Morning Qbee, I would be willing to switch groups if it helps! Just let me know and let the leader of the other group know so we can connect. If I don't hear from you about this I will continue with this group. I am enjoying meeting new people. If you do switch me I will be checking on this groups progress and just want to say....HAVE FUN ladies!

Granddaughter informed me pinks not her color but lavender is so its black ,white (true white) and lavender. Was hoping to get a start on it this weekend but lost a fight with a calf so lips swelled and head hurts we'll have to see

Sorry to hear you lost your fight Roda. On the plus side, you didn't start and make a pink row when she only wants lavender! I'm thinking there has to be some sort of a crown block on this quilt. Maybe a block with a beauty queen type sash that says DIVA.

OK was going to start blocks today then buddy called, needing to go shopping bought material for seats and top for surrey. He painted it John Deere green going to cover the seats with yellow and the top will be yellow then the spokes on the wheels will be yellow. Also bought a new harness and found some goodies to finish out a harness for the minis trying to get some wagons ready for chirstmas parades. Going to have to shut myself in this room and sew this week because next week is hatching week and will have to get brooders cleaned. Begining to wonder if i slow down I'll run over myself

The surrey project sounds pretty neat. Maybe you can show us pictures of that when it's done, too.

My row is done. I just need to get sashing and add it on. Don't stress. You all still have plenty of time.

These are some that we already finished and sold

Beautiful! I've known lots of people who restored and built cars but never anyone who did buggies. Interesting hobby.

By the way, Roda, the list I got from Qbee didn't have your address on it. Eventually, I will need it because I'm sending rows to you. PM it when you get the chance.

Our thread has been very quiet, Pat. I have my row finished -- just need sashing for it. As soon as I get some sashing, I will post a picture.

I hope everyone is sewing away!

Not working on my blocks yet but promise they will get done. This is what I'm working on

So....how are y'all coming along. Has everyone checked in?? If not, please PM me ASAP. Thanks!! :D

Everyone has checked in at least once. I think most of us are working on our rows. We are still missing one address, but I'm sure it will show up in time. I'm anxious to get someone's row and get started!

OK, I believe all four of you should have the address of the person you will sending rows to now. I still need a town from Roda. For some reason I have a PO Box and a state but no town.

I hope everyone is working on their row or at least getting good ideas. There is still plenty of time on the deadline, but I'm getting excited. I hope someone posts a picture soon!

Great block, Pat. I've been thinking of ideas for "homes". I've got a few if no one steals them before your quilt gets to me.

I like that block! When you are saying "homes", do you mean people homes? Or bird houses? Or does the inhabitant matter?

So for themes I think we have

Lisa - black, white, grey traditional blocks -- any style, any combo that fills up your row
I love Sun Bonnet Sues, embroider (think redwork only grey or black maybe), Dresden plates of
all sizes, pretty much every sampler block I've ever seen. I'm easy. In fact, I'm so easy I won't
even know if it's not technically "traditonal". Stick to the colors, fill up the row and I'm a happy
camper. Try out something you have been meaning to do.

Pat - homes of any kind -- people, animal

Roda -- "Yes, I'm a Diva!" in blacks, white and lavendar (My diva daughter has LOTS of ideas for this!)

MamaHauser -- ??

Jude -- maybe Asian but still thinking

I have a row finished but needed to do practice blocks for another quilt so I'm doing them in my colors, too. If I like both rows, I'll pick one to send and save the other to add on the the quilt when it comes back home. It'll just be longer than originally planned.

I was considering sending along a zip lock bag of scraps anyone could use to add to their fabric when they work on my row. You would in no way be obligated to use them, but if you just needed a little piece you wouldn't have to go shopping. What do you all think? It would make the box a bit heavier so if the group doesn't like the idea, I can skip it. Just want to make this as easy and fun as possible for everyone.

OK I'm ready to start my blocks. Took the load of calfs to the sell ,built new chicken house, hatched out setting of quail eggs, set two more incubators, finnished buggy seats and made bean bags for GD's party games

Oh oh What do u do for a diva block... Not sure what u mean by Diva... To me the term means spoiled not so nice.... I am sure you don't mean that...How does diva translate to a quilt block? I think I will need suggestions for this one. helppppp
Happy sewing

GD explained it as high heel shoes, fancy purses, crowns or you can do blocks in black, white(she wants pure white) and purples. Her room is zebra print and lavender