Row Robin 2011 Group #7: The Rockin Rowers
12-28-2010, 02:37 PM
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Hello Everyone! I'm hoping that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is now looking forward to the upcoming New Year!
This thread will serve as the official thread forum for Group #7 (Our Name - Yet To Be Determined) for the Row Robin 2011. I am your Group Leader, The Creative Seamstress.
Now that most of the craziness and chaos of the season is mostly behind us - it's time for us fellow quilters to start (finally, LOL) having an opportunity to work on some projects for ourselves and/or break in those new machines/notions you may have recieved for XMAS! Hooray! I'm very glad to virtually meet all of you and work with each of you on this wonderful project! I'm really looking forward to this Row Robin, and it will be exciting to see how both our individual and collective vision and creativity culminate into a finalized project for each of us by the time 2011 draws to a close. It will be really fun!
While I realize that some of you may be experienced in these types of activities either through online groups or within real life guilds, others in the group may not - so we're just going to cover a few things of interest to us all (whether newbie or veteran and regardless of skill level)... so let's get started!
*First things first, let's take a quick moment to outline a few relevant things/points of fact regarding this Group activity:
1) Our group needs a name! I'm asking everyone to throw out some of their ideas and provide their two cents below this posting... and we'll each take/post up a vote on the suggested names by posting a vote to this thread by 1/4/2011. On that day, which ever name recieves the most votes will become our official name, and the "Thread Topic" will begin to reflect the same. Try to be as creative and fun as possible with your suggestions! Once we have a name - it is our name for the duration of the project and won't be changed, so let's make it one that is truly unique and memorable!
2) This is really #1. Remember, we are all here to have fun, to enjoy this experience and do the very best work that is possible for everyone's respective levels of experience/ability. No one is perfect and mistakes can happen. Don't beat yourself up over it or lose your inspiration. This is supposed to be both a fun and memorable experience. Don't forget that fact.
3) Don't allow anything about the process to stress you out, EVER. If at any point it does, take a rest from the project for a day or a few days if necessary, but in the end always remember to finish your assigned portion as each phase progresses and to do so in a timely manner. Pre-planning is crucial, procrastination only hurts you and everyone else. No one wants nor deserves to end up without a finished quilt at the end of the year. Everyone knows the terms and conditions of joining in on these activities when we each signed up, and we all want to continue to enjoy the privies of being able to have them. I wouldn't like to see anyone jeopardize their respective standings on this board (or to be banned) for failing to keep up their end of the activity. NO BROKEN HEARTS PLEASE!
4) Devote your time and efforts equally. Make sure to keep track of and write down the mailing dates and the expectations of your projects and stay organized. If you (like me) - belong to more than one swap/activity on this and/or any other online quilting forum and/or sewing/quilting guild, you will want to ensure that you remain aware of your multiple deadlines and project expectations without falling behind or becoming confused to the detriment of yourself and others. Treat your fellow group members the way you would like to be treated: with both consideration and respect. Treat each project and obligation with equal importance, time and effort.
5) If for some reason either a significant and overwhelming life event occurs and you must for some reason drop out of the Row Robin and/or there will be some legitimate reason/(s) for a delay in the mailing date/completion deadlines - it is imperative that you please let us as a collective know (whether the circumstances are foreseen or unforeseen) - so that adjustments can be made in as timely a fashion possible and so as to cause the least amount of interruptions to the project. Ideally, such notifications should be posted to this thread for all of us to see, however - if it remains something of a very personal/sensitive nature which you do not wish to be referenced on these boards in general (and you wish to privatize the matter) then please feel free (and be sure) to send a PM to me and I will notify your fellow Group members of the situation accordingly, both reasonable and necessary.
6) I will be serving as your Group Leader for this project and am most happy to answer any questions/concerns that you may have to the best of my abilities. I'm honest, straight-forward and don't pull any punches, and am fully aware that I am not "all-knowing" (or else I'd have won the Lotto by now)... so that means that if for some reason you ask me a question about something and I don't honestly know the answer - I'm willing to admit that to you/everyone else. Afterwhich, I will then make every effort to find out an answer for You and the benefit of all other Group members who may benefit from that wisdom. So please don't be shy - I don't bite! Also, in the interests of full disclosure, please also be kind enough to allow for a (12-36) hour response time if you PM me (or post a question to this thread directed towards me) - as I check my e-mails, websites etc periodically and as often as I possibly can when I'm working. I travel for a living - so my hours can be very whacky sometimes depending on where I am in the world and the time zone that I am in. Thankfully internet access is accessible almost everywhere, however I don't want anyone to feel that because they did not recieve a quick/rapid response that they are being ignored in any way... so I appreciate your understanding in advance.
7) Please endeavor to make it a priority to check this thread at least every (2-3) days at a minimum or however frequently you are able. Remember, this thread will be both our individual and collective primary mode of communication(s) between us - so it is important that we all stay "in-the-know" of each others statements, comments and project progressions. This will serve as our online home for the next year, so lets also make sure to keep everything as organized as possible and on topic/related to this project.
8) Just do your best. That's all that it expected of you. And again, never stop having fun!
Now that the formalities are all through - let the inspiration take over and the fun begin! I'm super excited to share this experience with you all and can't wait to begin!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
This thread will serve as the official thread forum for Group #7 (Our Name - Yet To Be Determined) for the Row Robin 2011. I am your Group Leader, The Creative Seamstress.
Now that most of the craziness and chaos of the season is mostly behind us - it's time for us fellow quilters to start (finally, LOL) having an opportunity to work on some projects for ourselves and/or break in those new machines/notions you may have recieved for XMAS! Hooray! I'm very glad to virtually meet all of you and work with each of you on this wonderful project! I'm really looking forward to this Row Robin, and it will be exciting to see how both our individual and collective vision and creativity culminate into a finalized project for each of us by the time 2011 draws to a close. It will be really fun!
While I realize that some of you may be experienced in these types of activities either through online groups or within real life guilds, others in the group may not - so we're just going to cover a few things of interest to us all (whether newbie or veteran and regardless of skill level)... so let's get started!
*First things first, let's take a quick moment to outline a few relevant things/points of fact regarding this Group activity:
1) Our group needs a name! I'm asking everyone to throw out some of their ideas and provide their two cents below this posting... and we'll each take/post up a vote on the suggested names by posting a vote to this thread by 1/4/2011. On that day, which ever name recieves the most votes will become our official name, and the "Thread Topic" will begin to reflect the same. Try to be as creative and fun as possible with your suggestions! Once we have a name - it is our name for the duration of the project and won't be changed, so let's make it one that is truly unique and memorable!
2) This is really #1. Remember, we are all here to have fun, to enjoy this experience and do the very best work that is possible for everyone's respective levels of experience/ability. No one is perfect and mistakes can happen. Don't beat yourself up over it or lose your inspiration. This is supposed to be both a fun and memorable experience. Don't forget that fact.
3) Don't allow anything about the process to stress you out, EVER. If at any point it does, take a rest from the project for a day or a few days if necessary, but in the end always remember to finish your assigned portion as each phase progresses and to do so in a timely manner. Pre-planning is crucial, procrastination only hurts you and everyone else. No one wants nor deserves to end up without a finished quilt at the end of the year. Everyone knows the terms and conditions of joining in on these activities when we each signed up, and we all want to continue to enjoy the privies of being able to have them. I wouldn't like to see anyone jeopardize their respective standings on this board (or to be banned) for failing to keep up their end of the activity. NO BROKEN HEARTS PLEASE!
4) Devote your time and efforts equally. Make sure to keep track of and write down the mailing dates and the expectations of your projects and stay organized. If you (like me) - belong to more than one swap/activity on this and/or any other online quilting forum and/or sewing/quilting guild, you will want to ensure that you remain aware of your multiple deadlines and project expectations without falling behind or becoming confused to the detriment of yourself and others. Treat your fellow group members the way you would like to be treated: with both consideration and respect. Treat each project and obligation with equal importance, time and effort.
5) If for some reason either a significant and overwhelming life event occurs and you must for some reason drop out of the Row Robin and/or there will be some legitimate reason/(s) for a delay in the mailing date/completion deadlines - it is imperative that you please let us as a collective know (whether the circumstances are foreseen or unforeseen) - so that adjustments can be made in as timely a fashion possible and so as to cause the least amount of interruptions to the project. Ideally, such notifications should be posted to this thread for all of us to see, however - if it remains something of a very personal/sensitive nature which you do not wish to be referenced on these boards in general (and you wish to privatize the matter) then please feel free (and be sure) to send a PM to me and I will notify your fellow Group members of the situation accordingly, both reasonable and necessary.
6) I will be serving as your Group Leader for this project and am most happy to answer any questions/concerns that you may have to the best of my abilities. I'm honest, straight-forward and don't pull any punches, and am fully aware that I am not "all-knowing" (or else I'd have won the Lotto by now)... so that means that if for some reason you ask me a question about something and I don't honestly know the answer - I'm willing to admit that to you/everyone else. Afterwhich, I will then make every effort to find out an answer for You and the benefit of all other Group members who may benefit from that wisdom. So please don't be shy - I don't bite! Also, in the interests of full disclosure, please also be kind enough to allow for a (12-36) hour response time if you PM me (or post a question to this thread directed towards me) - as I check my e-mails, websites etc periodically and as often as I possibly can when I'm working. I travel for a living - so my hours can be very whacky sometimes depending on where I am in the world and the time zone that I am in. Thankfully internet access is accessible almost everywhere, however I don't want anyone to feel that because they did not recieve a quick/rapid response that they are being ignored in any way... so I appreciate your understanding in advance.
7) Please endeavor to make it a priority to check this thread at least every (2-3) days at a minimum or however frequently you are able. Remember, this thread will be both our individual and collective primary mode of communication(s) between us - so it is important that we all stay "in-the-know" of each others statements, comments and project progressions. This will serve as our online home for the next year, so lets also make sure to keep everything as organized as possible and on topic/related to this project.
8) Just do your best. That's all that it expected of you. And again, never stop having fun!
Now that the formalities are all through - let the inspiration take over and the fun begin! I'm super excited to share this experience with you all and can't wait to begin!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-28-2010, 02:58 PM
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Okay everyone, over a cup of tea (I'm totally freezing right now) and some random thoughts whilest defrosting myself, here's what I've come up with for group names, so here's my proverbial "Two Cents"...
Some group name suggestions:
"The Material Obsession"
"The Precut Borders"
"The Sew Liberation"
"Quiltsmith" (like a collective association of...)
"The Haus of Quilters"
"The Quilter's Muses"
"The Ric-Rac Rollers"
"The Quilting Strippers"
"The Overstuffed Stash"
"We Always A Quiltin"
"The Figgin Quilters, Inc"
"The Biased Borders"
"The Unchained Pieces"
"The Sashing Loft"
I had fun just randomly coming up with ideas, how about you guys? Let's get a list going!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
Some group name suggestions:
"The Material Obsession"
"The Precut Borders"
"The Sew Liberation"
"Quiltsmith" (like a collective association of...)
"The Haus of Quilters"
"The Quilter's Muses"
"The Ric-Rac Rollers"
"The Quilting Strippers"
"The Overstuffed Stash"
"We Always A Quiltin"
"The Figgin Quilters, Inc"
"The Biased Borders"
"The Unchained Pieces"
"The Sashing Loft"
I had fun just randomly coming up with ideas, how about you guys? Let's get a list going!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-28-2010, 03:25 PM
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Also a friendly reminder to jot down for your records the following:
Round Robin 2011 Mailing Dates:
*You have two months to get each round done*
1st Row mail by February 15th
________________________________________________
Row 2 April 15th
________________________________________________
Row 3 June 15th
________________________________________________
Row 4 August 15th
________________________________________________
Row 5 October 15th
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
Round Robin 2011 Mailing Dates:
*You have two months to get each round done*
1st Row mail by February 15th
________________________________________________
Row 2 April 15th
________________________________________________
Row 3 June 15th
________________________________________________
Row 4 August 15th
________________________________________________
Row 5 October 15th
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-28-2010, 06:10 PM
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Hello everyone, just wanted to provide you with a quickie update/heads up...
Our group is now down a member, as Elizabeth is unfortunately unable to join us at this time. I have notified the Host (Bookworm) of this so that her name may be removed from the mailing list/rotation and so that they can decide whether or not a new member may be added to our Group, or if we will instead close out our Group with what we have remaining: Myself, ebellot, pamelajean73 and skeet which totals (4).
As soon as I know which solution it will be, I will let you all know. In the meantime, we can continue with forward our momentum by choosing/voting for a name, beginning to work/plan out our own respective themes as well as contemplating the themes of others remaining in our grouping.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
Our group is now down a member, as Elizabeth is unfortunately unable to join us at this time. I have notified the Host (Bookworm) of this so that her name may be removed from the mailing list/rotation and so that they can decide whether or not a new member may be added to our Group, or if we will instead close out our Group with what we have remaining: Myself, ebellot, pamelajean73 and skeet which totals (4).
As soon as I know which solution it will be, I will let you all know. In the meantime, we can continue with forward our momentum by choosing/voting for a name, beginning to work/plan out our own respective themes as well as contemplating the themes of others remaining in our grouping.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-28-2010, 07:29 PM
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there was a lady that posted in another group (3 I think) asking if it was to late to join
Originally Posted by The Creative Seamstress
Hello everyone, just wanted to provide you with a quickie update/heads up...
Our group is now down a member, as Elizabeth is unfortunately unable to join us at this time. I have notified the Host (Bookworm) of this so that her name may be removed from the mailing list/rotation and so that they can decide whether or not a new member may be added to our Group, or if we will instead close out our Group with what we have remaining: Myself, ebellot, pamelajean73 and skeet which totals (4).
As soon as I know which solution it will be, I will let you all know. In the meantime, we can continue with forward our momentum by choosing/voting for a name, beginning to work/plan out our own respective themes as well as contemplating the themes of others remaining in our grouping.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
Our group is now down a member, as Elizabeth is unfortunately unable to join us at this time. I have notified the Host (Bookworm) of this so that her name may be removed from the mailing list/rotation and so that they can decide whether or not a new member may be added to our Group, or if we will instead close out our Group with what we have remaining: Myself, ebellot, pamelajean73 and skeet which totals (4).
As soon as I know which solution it will be, I will let you all know. In the meantime, we can continue with forward our momentum by choosing/voting for a name, beginning to work/plan out our own respective themes as well as contemplating the themes of others remaining in our grouping.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-28-2010, 11:17 PM
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Interim Update:
Bookworm has gotten back with me and has indicated that there may be someone interested in joining our group (she has a list/notation). As a result, she will be making efforts to contact them to see if they are still interested. So it remains possible that we will have a new member shortly. I'll continue to keep you posted and we will see what happens. However, if Bookworm decides not to add another member to the group and/or cannot locate a replacement, we will remain as a grouping of (4) as we are at present and simply modify the mailing list to reflect that. Luckily we are at an even number, so if we are unable to fill our vacancy - it won't mess things up very much at all.
On a side/related note: If any of you have by chance gotten a very early head start and are dying to mail your completed sections to the next individual, I'd ask that you'd please hold off until we resolve our present issue so that everything flows smoothly and in order. We should know whether we have a new member or are staying as is (with just us 4) over the next few days. We appreciate your patience.
Just wanted to share that with you all. Please keep brainstorming and begin to think about a group name - we don't want to be nameless!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
Bookworm has gotten back with me and has indicated that there may be someone interested in joining our group (she has a list/notation). As a result, she will be making efforts to contact them to see if they are still interested. So it remains possible that we will have a new member shortly. I'll continue to keep you posted and we will see what happens. However, if Bookworm decides not to add another member to the group and/or cannot locate a replacement, we will remain as a grouping of (4) as we are at present and simply modify the mailing list to reflect that. Luckily we are at an even number, so if we are unable to fill our vacancy - it won't mess things up very much at all.
On a side/related note: If any of you have by chance gotten a very early head start and are dying to mail your completed sections to the next individual, I'd ask that you'd please hold off until we resolve our present issue so that everything flows smoothly and in order. We should know whether we have a new member or are staying as is (with just us 4) over the next few days. We appreciate your patience.
Just wanted to share that with you all. Please keep brainstorming and begin to think about a group name - we don't want to be nameless!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-29-2010, 07:31 PM
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Hello Gramakitten!
I just checked my PM's and saw the messages left for me today from Bookworm about your joining our group!
Welcome to the group!
You've chosen a unique theme, and I can't wait to see your vision and what the rest of us will come up with to accompany it!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you!
- The Creative Seamstress
I just checked my PM's and saw the messages left for me today from Bookworm about your joining our group!
Welcome to the group!
You've chosen a unique theme, and I can't wait to see your vision and what the rest of us will come up with to accompany it!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you!
- The Creative Seamstress
12-29-2010, 07:39 PM
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Greetings everyone! As you are now aware, Bookworm has decided to add a member and has now closed our Group. Now that our group is complete once again, please everyone ensure that you are familiar with (and have saved somewhere for your records) the final order of mailing(s) and everyones' themes.
We still need to finalize a name for ourselves, so I'm looking forward to see all of your forthcoming suggestions!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
We still need to finalize a name for ourselves, so I'm looking forward to see all of your forthcoming suggestions!
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress
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