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    Old 03-21-2019, 02:52 PM
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    Default Update - skills challenge at retreat plan

    Earlier I had posted for ideas for a skills challenge at a retreat I was attending. The idea probably wasn't worded correctly and didn't seem to go over well here.

    So, what I did was pre cut log cabin blocks for a Quilt of Valour quilt and anyone who pieced one of the blocks was entered into a draw for a (very) small prize.... out of 48 pre cut blocks, 31 got pieced. I was very pleased with the outcome and the person who won the small prize was thrilled..... I will finish the piecing and assemble and finish the quilt.

    For those of you who do not know, the Canadian division of Quilts of Valour is hoping to meet a goal of 20,000 quilts donated in 2020.....

    https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/
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    Old 03-21-2019, 03:03 PM
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    Sounds like it was a fun event.
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    Old 03-21-2019, 04:01 PM
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    What a great idea you came up with.
    And such a nice way for you to get "help" with a QOV quilt.

    Maybe this will become a regular feature at your retreats?
    Or at the Guild?

    Good Luck!!
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    Old 03-21-2019, 04:39 PM
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    glad it went well, good idea
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    Old 03-21-2019, 05:22 PM
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    Thanks for the update. Your project would be a fun project at retreat.
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    Old 03-21-2019, 07:20 PM
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    Sounds like it was a very successful retreat!
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    Old 03-22-2019, 03:30 AM
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    Very nice way to focus on a project at a retreat. Also, could be used as an 'ice breaker'. Your stated goal is forward looking and I hope you can achieve it-such an important outreach.
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    Old 03-22-2019, 05:53 AM
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    I think that sounds like such a great idea. And fun too!
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    Old 03-22-2019, 06:35 AM
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    nice focus, well done.
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    Old 03-23-2019, 04:43 AM
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    That was a good way to get others involved and interested! Hope the QOV/Canada makes its goal.
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