Row Robin 2011 -- Group 6
01-09-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
Definitely send with receipt confirmation. I think we agreed to include a 12 1/2" extra block, using scraps from the blocks we used for our added row. Our name and date etc. should be somewhere on that one. Or maybe just our name and date. The 5th block we need to make a complete row across the back can be the "signature" block we all add our names to. I plan on sending that one along with my row. Think of it as a big quilt label. It doesn't necessarily need to be 12 1/2" square, but I want to fit it in between the 4 extra blocks. Clear as mud? I'll try to make an example of what I mean and post it later on. Let me know if y'all t hink this is too much work and I'm overdoing it. I just thought it would be fun to have unique backs.
Oh yeah, don't forget the journal.
Oh yeah, don't forget the journal.
01-09-2011, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pamesue
Originally Posted by FQ Stash Queen
Originally Posted by pamesue
Ok, my row is done...I think it turned out sew cute! I hope this pic is okay and you can see the blocks. I used the same fabric for the background in all 5 blocks.
I think I will wait till I get everyones row before I start working on them. I would like to eyeball the fabrics because pictures do not ever do the object justice. Looking forward to seeing everyones blocks. I still have to do the lablels and the journal. My goal will be to mail to Nancy by feb 1.
01-09-2011, 10:26 AM
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TF -- Still up for discussion and opinions, but here is what I thought
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
01-09-2011, 11:27 AM
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absolutely beautiful!!!! LOVE the poem
Originally Posted by TFquilter
I finally finished my row...yea..my theme is Ladies/Girls, past or present...the girls are Sprin, Summer, Fall and Winter..didn't quite know what to do w/center...tried a pieced blk, but didn't like it..so chose a poem by Charles Dickens and added flowers for Spring etc around the edge...:)
01-09-2011, 12:31 PM
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That is perfect Nancy. The "extra/left over" block that we will all use on the back can be whatever you want right?? I mean 12 1/2 " but they can put pic if they want or screen name or whatever but like you said, try to include some fabric from the row we used so we can tell who did what. And then a "label" that can be any size and will say like:
"Quilting to Know You"
ROW ROBIN 2011
"Spring"
1.Gail D <SPACE> "Qbee"
2.
3.
So excited! :D
"Quilting to Know You"
ROW ROBIN 2011
"Spring"
1.Gail D <SPACE> "Qbee"
2.
3.
So excited! :D
Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
TF -- Still up for discussion and opinions, but here is what I thought
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
01-09-2011, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
TF -- Still up for discussion and opinions, but here is what I thought
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
1. Original row w/your row attached (plus any sashing originator included)
2. Journal with picture, if possible. (Can be printed out on regular printer paper if you don't have time or access to regular photo print)
3. Extra "leftover" block for back with your screen name. Not necessarily with theme, but fabrics so you connect who did which row on front.
4. Quilt label or signature block for swap title, screen name, real name, date, location
Did I get that right? Do you all agree? If we all include a picture of us working on each row, the owner can use that to make her own collage for the back.
Comments?
01-09-2011, 12:55 PM
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TFquilter:
Eeek.....OK...I'm starting to get REALLY nervous here. I mean your block is just so stunning...seriously! I started quilting in July and I don't have an embroidery machine :( But...I thought about your row all night last night and came up with a couple of ideas while soaking in the tub! LOL...I do my best thinking there! I need you to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me HONESTLY if you don't like any of them 'cause I am still thinking!! They are all applique ideas.
1st idea - I thought about doing the "present" for your ladies past and present in silhouettes. For example, I was thinking of say doing a little girl silhouette, not in black but solid to match background, like say if it is a pink/burgandy floral background the little girl would be burgandy. Here is an example of what I mean by silhouette:
http://karenswhimsy.com/girl-silhouette.shtm
Then one block could be a teen with more "hip" background fabric. And have them age or something like that.
2nd idea - Was to do a row of dresses along the same line with the "aging" process. Like the first little dress would be a baby girl dress, then the next would be a little girl, then teen, the wedding or something like that. These would be more "present" looking as well.
3rd idea - Just ladies "stuff" like a dress shoe in one block, a evening gown in one block, a hat in one block, etc. Or say a whole row of hats that span the years from say, bonnets to 20s style to now kind of thing...that might be hard...hmm.
OK...that's all I have but I can think of others if you don't like any of these. If you like all, which do you like best?? Also, I was thinking of the "present" ladies the whole time....if you want to keep it all victorian, I can rethink them with that theme too. I want you to LOVE your row so please feel totally free to tell me your thoughts!
Good..see we are on a roll..:)
Eeek.....OK...I'm starting to get REALLY nervous here. I mean your block is just so stunning...seriously! I started quilting in July and I don't have an embroidery machine :( But...I thought about your row all night last night and came up with a couple of ideas while soaking in the tub! LOL...I do my best thinking there! I need you to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me HONESTLY if you don't like any of them 'cause I am still thinking!! They are all applique ideas.
1st idea - I thought about doing the "present" for your ladies past and present in silhouettes. For example, I was thinking of say doing a little girl silhouette, not in black but solid to match background, like say if it is a pink/burgandy floral background the little girl would be burgandy. Here is an example of what I mean by silhouette:
http://karenswhimsy.com/girl-silhouette.shtm
Then one block could be a teen with more "hip" background fabric. And have them age or something like that.
2nd idea - Was to do a row of dresses along the same line with the "aging" process. Like the first little dress would be a baby girl dress, then the next would be a little girl, then teen, the wedding or something like that. These would be more "present" looking as well.
3rd idea - Just ladies "stuff" like a dress shoe in one block, a evening gown in one block, a hat in one block, etc. Or say a whole row of hats that span the years from say, bonnets to 20s style to now kind of thing...that might be hard...hmm.
OK...that's all I have but I can think of others if you don't like any of these. If you like all, which do you like best?? Also, I was thinking of the "present" ladies the whole time....if you want to keep it all victorian, I can rethink them with that theme too. I want you to LOVE your row so please feel totally free to tell me your thoughts!
Originally Posted by TFquilter
Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
I would probably want to do some machine embroidery as well.
01-09-2011, 01:32 PM
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Sorry but one more question...I am trying to get my "Row Robin Area" put together with my notes, etc. Will I ALWAYS send to TF Quilter? Like I'll send my own row to her 1st round and then I'll send FQ Stash Queen's row with my row added to her the 2nd round, etc. Is that correct??
Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
FQ Stash Queen -- Wow, you had a terrible year. I am so sorry for your losses. And your injuries. I hope that 2011 proves to be a great improvement over 2010.
Our mailing order is: Me to FQ Stash Queen
FQ Stash Queen to Qbee
Qbee to TF Quilter
TF Quilter to pamesue
Pamesue to me
Reminder of due dates: Row 1 -- Feb 15
Row 2 -- April 15
Row 3 -- June 15
Row 4 -- Aug 15
Row 5 -- Oct 15
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TF Quilter -- Your row is beautiful!!!! Are you sure you are in the right group -- like maybe you belong with the advanced group???? Wow -- I don't know how I can add to that. Where did you get your pattern? Are you looking for applique for the rest of the rows? I assume you want to maintain a Victorian "feel" to the rest of the quilt. I can't imagine mixing anything that beautiful with mod images are cartoon types. Would vintage Sunbonnet Sue qualify? Pamesue -- you have a tough act to follow. Can't wait to see what you do.
Our mailing order is: Me to FQ Stash Queen
FQ Stash Queen to Qbee
Qbee to TF Quilter
TF Quilter to pamesue
Pamesue to me
Reminder of due dates: Row 1 -- Feb 15
Row 2 -- April 15
Row 3 -- June 15
Row 4 -- Aug 15
Row 5 -- Oct 15
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TF Quilter -- Your row is beautiful!!!! Are you sure you are in the right group -- like maybe you belong with the advanced group???? Wow -- I don't know how I can add to that. Where did you get your pattern? Are you looking for applique for the rest of the rows? I assume you want to maintain a Victorian "feel" to the rest of the quilt. I can't imagine mixing anything that beautiful with mod images are cartoon types. Would vintage Sunbonnet Sue qualify? Pamesue -- you have a tough act to follow. Can't wait to see what you do.
01-09-2011, 01:55 PM
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Hey FQ Stash Queen:
I have a couple of questions :D I noticed that you have your theme colors as brown/blue/green but we had it brown/turquoise?? Is it 3 colors like brown, blue and green or 2 colors brown and blue/green (ie: turquoise)?? Also, I was doing a search on the Debbie Mumm fabrics but duh....there are several...LOL!! Not sure what I was thinking there...too excited I guess! Could you post pic of fabric or give us a link to the fabric you are talking about? Thanks so much!!
I have a couple of questions :D I noticed that you have your theme colors as brown/blue/green but we had it brown/turquoise?? Is it 3 colors like brown, blue and green or 2 colors brown and blue/green (ie: turquoise)?? Also, I was doing a search on the Debbie Mumm fabrics but duh....there are several...LOL!! Not sure what I was thinking there...too excited I guess! Could you post pic of fabric or give us a link to the fabric you are talking about? Thanks so much!!
Originally Posted by FQ Stash Queen
The idea of adding a pic of each of us is fantastic. What a beautiful tribute to out group. If we each do a block for the back, as I believe someone suggested, we could have the pic put right on the fabric and then the info we decide we want included along with it. I would like to suggest that if we do that (a block for the back), that we include our quote from from the Board along with our Board name. I look forward to "meeting" each of you and working on your precious quilts. Sounds as if we all intend to keep them. I know I won't be able to part with mine, and given the level of skill in this group, expect mine to be your least favorite! :wink:
My "kitchen" theme does not mean I expect spoons, mixers, toasters, etc. appliqued on it. I am simply using kitchen fabrics in the Debbie Mumm line. Feel free to applique onto it if you choose, but I am using different blocks with the fabrics in it. I would also like a border, and had intended to ask about it, so is there anyone who isn't doing one? What size are most of you doing? I was thinking 1-1/2" done.
Are we going to agree to send everything priority with confirmation? Sorry, but I have a lot of trouble with the P.O. and that's the only way I seem to be guaranteed to get things. If it's a problem, I will enclose the postage for each person in with the original package and you can pass it on. Frankly, don't think it will cost a lot more than regular mail until we get to the last one or two. If you'd rather, I can just pay you back.
My "kitchen" theme does not mean I expect spoons, mixers, toasters, etc. appliqued on it. I am simply using kitchen fabrics in the Debbie Mumm line. Feel free to applique onto it if you choose, but I am using different blocks with the fabrics in it. I would also like a border, and had intended to ask about it, so is there anyone who isn't doing one? What size are most of you doing? I was thinking 1-1/2" done.
Are we going to agree to send everything priority with confirmation? Sorry, but I have a lot of trouble with the P.O. and that's the only way I seem to be guaranteed to get things. If it's a problem, I will enclose the postage for each person in with the original package and you can pass it on. Frankly, don't think it will cost a lot more than regular mail until we get to the last one or two. If you'd rather, I can just pay you back.
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