Deb watkins

I just saw another virtual quilting weekend being offered, to get us going on our UFO's. Great idea! I am suggesting another challenge. You know all of those blocks we tag, and bookmark and post-a-note in a book or magazine? Let's make a sampler quilt (lap or what ever size you need - depending on MANY you have put on your to do list - haha) out of those tags. Most of the blocks I have tagged are finished at 12 inches. I bet I have at least 45-50 blocks on my to do list. By using a color pallet of - oh,say no more than 8 fabrics - I bet that I can get an exceptionally nice quilt out of it. Even if the blocks are larger or smaller, I am pretty good at making adjustments to make it a 12 inch block. I do encourage posting of pics, even though I am so very challenged at this. Maybe my friend GagaSmith can help me with that. What do you say? The challenge will be to get your steam on and actually MAKE all those blocks you have been promising to do!

sewbizgirl

This sounds like a great idea. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

GingerK

I had to smile a bit when I read your post. I am about to attach the final piece of border to a sampler quilt that I have been working on for waaaaaay to long. It just kept getting pushed aside. It is king size with 56 unique 12 inch blocks and a paper pieced border (that took much too much time but looks fabulous). I don't think I want to do another sampler quilt right now (or you could say that I was the first to finish!) This puppy is BIG and I need help to get a proper pic so can't post one right now.

You have a great idea tho. I had a lot of fun, choosing the block designs and trying new techniques. Hope you get a bunch of people interested.

Homespun

Sounds good to me!

HillCountryGal

GingerK, I agree, you are the first to finish.

musicaljan

I've had this exact same idea! Then I would have a quilt of all the blocks I loved! Now I just need to start. =D

happylab

I'm in, I have a sampler quilt I need to finish doing 8-12 blocks and put together. Would this count?

Deb watkins

It will! I am starting my own today - last night looked at the block patterns to see which one(s) I want to start this weekend. The problem I can see already is .......I am going to keep this or give it as a gift to a co-worker who is retiring!

meanmom

Sounds like a good idea. I keep thinking I should do something with all the patterns I have pinned on Pinterest. Unfortunately I have several projects that I need to get finished quickly. I decided a few days ago to make a wall hanging for my DH for his birthday which is in a week. He has always loved Mail Pouch tobacco barns. I gave him a picture 30 years ago. During a remodel of his shop it got thrown away. Yesterday while we were in the car he was telling me he needs a new one. I have most of it pieced and fused. I am still working out the details and need borders and quilting. I will follow this thread to see all of the pretty projects.

maviskw

Please tell us about the Mail Pouch tobacco barns. Pictures?