The Sunday Sew & Sews are doing a Round Robin project right now. Eight quilters are in two groups of four. Each made her own center block, 12"-16" or so. She put it in a tote bag, along with several fabrics of hers that work well with her center. Each month, the totes are passed on the the next person in the group to add a border. After three people have added borders to the center, the quilt will be returned to the owner to do with as she pleases.
It's a good way to use colors/fabrics you may not use often. Adding a bit of your fabric creates a link between these quilter friends. It is also a good way to learn to design your own quilt, practice using "Floater Borders" to make pieced borders fit a center, and to stretch your wings as you learn to improvise when you are limited by fabrics available--no running to the shop to buy something to use.
Here are a few of the quilts in progress:
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| Brenda's center, two borders done |
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| Terri's center, one border done |
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| Jodie's center, one border done |
Gather a group of friends to collaborate. It's fun and educational. There are books about this process and you can set many or few rules. Here is a post I wrote when we started this project: Round Robins--How to Organize One
Let's quilt.
Barbara
These are so fun. Love the potted flowers :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you at my guild last night even if it had to be on zoom.
I really hope to be able to visit your guild in the future.
DeleteSome great quilts in the making.I'm impressed with how well they are doing with them.
ReplyDeleteThis group has learned and grown so much in the 5 years we have been working together. So proud of them.
DeleteOne of my favorite & prettiest quilts is a round robin one through my guild. It's a great way to expand your creativity and play with other people's fabrics. I would caution all to sew with quilters that are on a par with your skill and expectations.
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