Let's discuss making quilt blocks for our board names.
09-08-2011, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by dublb
A few weeks ago there was a thread about how we picked our board names. On that thread some of us talked about making quilt blocks that represent our "names." I thought I'd start this thread to talk about it!
Lets talk!
Lets talk!
09-08-2011, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dublb
Originally Posted by judyjudyjudy
let's decide on a block size for those who are considering a swap.
9", 12" ???
9", 12" ???
I guess I'm leaning toward the 12." What does everyone else think?
09-08-2011, 09:15 PM
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OMG Do you really want to see what this crabby patty looks like? Do you prefer upon rising or later after I have my hair combed?HeeHee. I'll just have to see what I can come up with. Sounds like fun though.patti
P.S. I'll show it but don't think I want to swap. Don't know how long it will take me to do it. :oops:
P.S. I'll show it but don't think I want to swap. Don't know how long it will take me to do it. :oops:
09-08-2011, 09:52 PM
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I missed that thread. I do think it is a fun idea. I'll have to get started on mine because I am also making a tropical appliqued wall hanging for my DDIL to represent the trip she and my son took to St. Thomas last year for their 10th anniversary. I can make two uses out of one idea. :)
09-09-2011, 12:44 AM
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The discussion about making a name block and quilt begins on page 37/38 http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142025-37.htm of the original thread. We should focus on what we want to do, and how we could best do it.
• Do we want to make our individual blocks and simply post a picture of it?
• Do we want to determine a standard size, make our blocks and send them to a collector who will then assemble them into a quilt(s)?
• If a quilt is made . . .
- who pays for the batting and backing?
- would someone volunteer to do the quilting?
- would someone like to donate the supplies?
- would we each send in, say, $5.00 with our block to cover the above expenses?
• If a quilt is made, what will become of it?
- could we, as individuals, pay to have it displayed at our local shows? (That would include shipping and handling, insurance and show fee)
- would we want to auction it and give the money to the QB?
I think we have the potential to make history, or at least a magazine article. Perhaps our quilts would end up in the museum in Paducah. Who knows at this point?
Feed some ideas related to the project as a whole. We can also bounce ideas pertaining to our individual blocks. I'm thinking big. I'd like to see the blocks made into a quilt.
Many states have had the counties or parishes provide a block representing that county/parish, the blocks were assembled into a quilt, and hang in prominent places around the states. We can do this!
If your screen name is nondescript, I think it would be fine to make your own little name crest to paint, print, embroider or applique onto your block. My opinion - what say ye others?
• Do we want to make our individual blocks and simply post a picture of it?
• Do we want to determine a standard size, make our blocks and send them to a collector who will then assemble them into a quilt(s)?
• If a quilt is made . . .
- who pays for the batting and backing?
- would someone volunteer to do the quilting?
- would someone like to donate the supplies?
- would we each send in, say, $5.00 with our block to cover the above expenses?
• If a quilt is made, what will become of it?
- could we, as individuals, pay to have it displayed at our local shows? (That would include shipping and handling, insurance and show fee)
- would we want to auction it and give the money to the QB?
I think we have the potential to make history, or at least a magazine article. Perhaps our quilts would end up in the museum in Paducah. Who knows at this point?
Feed some ideas related to the project as a whole. We can also bounce ideas pertaining to our individual blocks. I'm thinking big. I'd like to see the blocks made into a quilt.
Many states have had the counties or parishes provide a block representing that county/parish, the blocks were assembled into a quilt, and hang in prominent places around the states. We can do this!
If your screen name is nondescript, I think it would be fine to make your own little name crest to paint, print, embroider or applique onto your block. My opinion - what say ye others?
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