Originally Posted by Janice McC

A few Boom related items now. First, I'm happy to take on new people to the Boom who are experienced quilters as well as those who are newbies to quilting. That being said, I'm going to remind everyone that our goal is a 12 1/2 inch 100 percent cotton block with 1/4 inch seam allowances and about 12 stitches per inch, no less, more if you prefer. If you don't measure for your own quilts, checking block size as you go, you will be asked to do so for the Boom. If you are used to stitching with a longer stitch length, you will be asked to decrease it for the Boom. There are still a few weeks before sign-ups so anyone needing a little help with quilting basics, please talk to your quilty friends or use your favorite search engine to get answers to questions you may have. In the meantime, you can refer to post number one on this thread for the basics of how a Boom works. The rules for Boom 19 might be somewhat different but only in details. And for those who aren't aware, I won't knowingly take on a swapper with what I consider to be a poor swap history. We've had 100 percent completion in the Booms for over three years now and I'd like to keep it that way. That all being said, I'm getting a little excited to start Boom 19. Soon, Boomers!