Quilt Block Swap! All blocks have been mailed!

[jkcove08]

K&H VERY GOOD IDEA!! I didnt think about adding your name.. I cant wait to see what 20 to 30 different people do with the same blocks.. I think we also have to agree to post a pic when we are done for those who have a camera and can do it.. I love to quilt but I have to admit that when it comes to finishing them I usually just use yarn and tie the corners. I ahve yet to actually quilt a top. I have made about 5 small quilts and have 2 that I have been working on. If I am really into it I can get a small quilt done in about 2 weeks. I have sown both by hand and with a machine. For those just getting into it you will love it!! The hardest part is deciding on what fabrics to use.. Cant wait to get started.. Jenn

 

[MissPrissy]

I do want us to be able to put our name on the quilt blocks we make. I went today and was looking at fabric pens and ink that won't wash off. For those who cross stitch you can add your name that way. It takes a little longer to do 20 but I think in the end it will be worth it.

I have been looking at alot of old quilts from round robins and quilting bees. The sky is the limit for a true homespun styled quilt.

I think a farm theme is in order, not necessarily focusing on just chickens. You know with that theme for those who don't want to do a 9 patch and have more skills we could do applique and other techniques and do an entire barnyard, country kitchen, eggs and basket, cow and milk, honey and bees, pigs and goats, ducks and geese really old fashioned quilt.

I went shopping today and found some very cool stuff we could use for our square ideas!

 

[K&H Chicken Farm]

Wow if people go to overboard though on the decorations it will take a long time to make 20.

 

[Frazzled]

I would love to be added to the list! Can't wait!!
Frazzled

 

[MissPrissy]

Done!

 

[Jude]

Since I ( Steve's wife Judy) am new to this forum and have never done this before I hope I do not hurt anyone's feelings, I am not for the farm theme, I was thinking I guess more country colors so I could easily display anywhere in my home. I am not one for doing animals if I am following your suggestions, such as anmal prints? animal shapes? I am very new to quilting and the 9 patch seemed easy for me, am I understanding the theme?

 

[SloCrevs]

What about pinwheels or 8 pointed stars? I know those are very easy and can become very interesting with different fabric and colors.

 

[verthandi]

Suggestions for someone that has done many on-line swaps. The 9 patch that you have been talking about is fairly easy to do. Picking a color theme can give beautiful quilts. Random blocks can take some work to create a quilt that marries all the different blocks into a quilt that is pleasing to the eye. Even though they are very good for the soul as they come from internet friends.

The same thing can be done with a theme, by using similar color background fabric. Say, Chicken fabric with everyone using white/tan/or black as the common color fabric for the background squares.(or any color the group decides on)

Type of fabric is important, usually 100% cotton is used. And deciding if the fabric is to be washed or unwashed. If some wash their fabric and others do not the quilt will shrink oddly after it is put together and then washed.

Just some thoughts.

 

[verthandi]

These are some quilts from on-line swaps.

This is a 9 patch done with bright fabrics where we all used black as the background fabric. The block inbetween is called a rail fence it is just three strips of fabric. This was actually done as a companion swap where we could do either or both blocks.

The quilts below were a pinwheel block swap done with 1940's reproduction fabrics. I will suggest that even though I love this block and it makes a good mixed color quilt, getting the points to meet in the middle can be a little tricky for new quilters.

 

[MissPrissy]

Those are lovely quilts, vertihandi.

I am just finishing a quilt. I have to finish up some binding on it and it is done! I made it a bit oversized for our king sized bed. My husband is cold natured as can be so I made it thick and heavy just for him. finally after almost a year i have made it to the end and am ready for the beginning of another.

My stepfather's mother made many quilts in her lifetime. I was blessed to sleep under at least two of them throughout my years growing up. They were peiced and patchwork, all randoms and varying. Each fabric with a meaning even if the colors didn't all go together individually they all seemed to go together perfectly in her finished pieces. Those two quilts are over 90 yrs old now. Those are the quilts I prefer. I do like many quilting block patterns but the old fashioned pieced ones are always going to be my favorites.