Sign up for August 2013 Doll Quilt Swap! B&W with a Blast of Color!
 

Doll Quilt Swap #48 – August 2013

Theme: Black & White with a Blast of Color! Summer Color!
My thoughts b&w background with Blast of something that makes you think of summer Such as bright color flips flops or juicy, ruby red watermelon slices…you get the idea. Just make the colors POP!

Everyone is welcome to join us no matter what your skill level may be.Making and sharing doll quilts offers a wonderful opportunity to try new techniques, use up scraps in your stash – or an excuse to buy new fabric – and it’s a great way to make new quilty friends.

Here are the details.I know they are long and boring, but please read them. Really!


As always, rules for this swap also agree with the general guidelines for all Quilt Board Swaps – Read here http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...ouncements.htm

You know the drill …


SIGN UP: Easy As 1-2-3-4
1. To join the fun, just**send me a PM**no later than NOON (EST) on July 31, 2013
2. You will not be able to sign up if you have any outstanding quilts from previous months – except for the current month.
3.Please let me know whether you are able to swap internationallyas we have a few members who are outside the USA.
4.Let me know you have read the guidelines and make sure your QB mailbox isn’t full.


Partner Assignment: Partners will be assigned on Aug 1st. Bookmark this thread for partner assignment – or find your partner at our Group Home here http://www.quiltingboard.com/groups/doll-quilt-swap-group-g14.html


Mailing Deadline: You must have your quilt in the mail no later than August 30, 2013. If you do not think you can meet that deadline, you might want to wait a month or two until your schedule frees up and you don’t feel pressured.

DOLL QUILT SWAP GUIDELINES

SIZE:Doll quilts can be between 12”x12” to 24”x24” or any size or shape in between. If your finished quilt measures 24" x 26", or 11" x 13" it's fine. No worries or excessive rules for this swap.

MATERIALS:Most participants use cotton, but you can use any other natural fiber like wool, linen or silk.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Let your creativity rule. Add beads, buttons, ribbon, lace, rickrack, or whatever if you feel like it. Or add nothing at all. It’s up to you.

CONSTRUCTION:Pick your technique. Doll quilts may be pieced, appliquéd, wholecloth, quilted by hand or quilted by machine. All quilts should have binding.

LABEL:Please add a label or sign your quilt on the back with your name and the date. It is a wonderful record of your work and years from now, it will help your partner remember who made this magnificent work of art! If your quilt is reversible and you don’t want to sign it, please include a card or attach a removable tag with your Quilting Board name or real name if different.

MANNERS:Don’t for get to thank your partner. A simple post on the thread for the month is terrific, but a PM is nicer still. Please leave feedback for your partner.

HELP YOUR HOSTESS KEEP TRACK:When you mail off your quilt, please send me a PM. Also send one when you receive a quilt you’re your partner. This will help me keep track and to ensure that everyone receives a quilt.

PHOTOS:At the Quilting Board we love photos! A big part of the doll quilt fun is seeing what everyone has created, but as with most things in life, there is a little etiquette to follow. Usually the receiver will post a photo, but not everyone has a camera, so please photograph your quilt before you send it just in case. Don’t post a photo until your partner receives your quilt so the surprise won’t be spoiled. If you cannot post a photo, please ask your partner to do so.

PARTNERS:Once sign up has ended, I will assign partners. I will try to pair you with someone you haven’t had as a swap partner previously. You will make a quilt for your partner and s/he will make one for you. Please PM your partner to share physical addresses. Do not post addresses on this thread. Although there is a theme and it is often sender’s choice, it is always nice to ask if your partner has any preferences.

I am in, this will be a fun one. Sending you my PM.

Black, white and pop! Sounds good to me, I'm in.

me me me !

Count me in! Sending a pm :)

Sent a PM...sounds like a fun one to make!

Had fun making my July one - looking forward to doing another one. Sending you a PM.

Haha, Lynnie25 and I just swapped black white and red! I'm in of course!

I would like to join in the fun too - I will send my pm too!

Sent you PM.....love the colors picked for August.

YEA! The theme is a hit ! At least so far it seems to be.

I'm in, love love black and white. Sending PM.

Yep, you and me Lynnie25! Maybe we should run again, lol!

Count me in! This should be interesting! I have an idea already!

Me too.. I want to be in the August Doll Quilt Swap. Hugs

is anyone offended by the idea of a nun quilt?

paperpieceme, that would be different! Kinda curious what it would look like!


I actually got this theme from a DQ that Lynnie sent to me a good while back! It hangs in my office and I see it everyday! Everyone who comes it and sees it comments on it! All good of course!

Sounds like fun, I'm in.

Not me! I'd love to have you as a partner if I sign up.

Just sent PM!!!

Nun quilt?? Never heard of that or can't even imagine what it would look like, don't know if that would be my thing. I'm thinking some black and white with a big bouquet of bright flowers or a bowl of raspberries or something.

I might know someone that could make that happen IF you sign up! ;)

"Would a 'nun quilt' offend anyone?" Not me! I've only seen one quilt that offended me and the quilt was very well done -- it was the subject matter I found offensive. Did not think it was very appropriate for a family quilt show.

I was at Quilt Country today and they had all fabric at 25%off, and I found a great fabric for my pop fabric. I am going to have fun with this theme.

Yeah! I was hoping everyone would or will have FUN with this one!

Fun is the best way to go, I am gonna see if my mom, who I just got to join the quilting board is up to the challenge of making someone a DQ. If not this month will try for another month.

Tell her to come on and join in on the FUN!

I would love a "Nun Quilt"... I can't wait to see what these turn out to be...my very frist quilt was for my son and it was black and white...nearly put my eyes out before it was finished but it is really pretty!

I'm in on this one! I have just the thing. :)

I have at least five ideas for my little black/white/blast of colour quilt running around in head already LOL

Just might have to make one of each anyways and then I will be able to choose when I get my partner assigned :)

I just sent a pm, I love black and white and bright colors.

I am totally blank! Thought about it today and pulled out fabric and it just didn't hit! Send me ideas or some inspiration please. Think I might need lots of help with this one................and/ or ideas..............

I'm in! Great theme...although I have no idea just yet!

OK ladies, The DQ I received from Lynnie25 back in March 2012 is kinda what gave me the idea for the theme of Black and white with a PUNCH of color! I threw in the summer punch since it is August and nothing else is going on this month.

My first DQ swap I did was B&W with a touch of color. Click here for that picture and you can flip thru the other mini's that were sent that month.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...146847-64.html Mine is #633 post

Here is a picture of the DQ I received. Not RUN with with it! search internet for B&W with a pop of color.
You'll be amazed at what you get!

dARN YOU!! I was gonna skip this month and get caught up. But this theme is all me, so I am in. PM on it's way!!

Whoopie! I am glad you are in, Buslady!!!

HA HA! Buslady you only thought you were going to skip! I planned this just to make sure you joined in!!!

maybe a hint??
 

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jaba... looks great to me!