I have enjoyed block swaps from several quilt lists that I’ve been on. I’m currently participating in flyboy2’s anything goes/mystery swap, and participated in a similar swap on another board. I’ve done a black and bright swap where we all bought our black fabric from the same on-line shop so the black matched and I’ve done a green and cream swap. Each of these swaps had their own set of guidelines and seemed to work for the particular group of people participating.
So, I’m curious as to what makes a swap something you would want to participate in.
(1) Every one makes the same block, but picks their own fabric
or
Fabric guide lines (shades of blue, pink & white, etc) but you pick your own block?
(2) 9” or 12” blocks
(3) # of blocks/people to participate in the swap?
12, 20, 30, however many sign up by the deadline.
(4) How long should the sign up be extended for?
2 weeks, 30 days, or until max # reached?
(5) If max # of participants do not sign up by the sign up date, do you want to participate anyway, or call the swap off?
(6) How long to turn the blocks around from the sign up deadline?
30 days, 6 weeks, 3 months, some other length of time
(7) How picky should the host/hostess be when the blocks come in?
Send all blocks regardless of quality
or
If the blocks are not usable send them back to be redone
(8) What time of the year works best for you?
(9) Is there something else you look for in a swap?
Pam/knitnoid
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What makes a good block swap?
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knitnoid
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Re: What makes a good block swap?
It's my question, so it's only fair that I give you my answers.
1 – I like sampler quilts, so pick your own block, with color guide lines is my preference. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t participate in a block swap where we all did the same block.
2 – 12” blocks - need fewer to make a good size quilt
3 – When I sign up, I want to know the maximum # of blocks I’ll be making and as long as the deadline is far enough out, 30 is not too many. 12 or 20 is more realistic
4 – Not more that 30 days. More than that you forget what you are doing.
5 – I’ve probably made the blocks as people signed up, so go forward with the swap.
6 - It depends on the # of blocks we are making. 6 weeks for 12 or 20 blocks, 3 months for more. Beyond that, you forget what you are doing and stuff comes up because you knew you had 'plenty of time'.
7 – Send all blocks regardless of quality - I don’t swap in order to have a perfect quilt, but for the friendships formed.
8 – I’ll swap whenever.
Pam/knitnoid
1 – I like sampler quilts, so pick your own block, with color guide lines is my preference. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t participate in a block swap where we all did the same block.
2 – 12” blocks - need fewer to make a good size quilt
3 – When I sign up, I want to know the maximum # of blocks I’ll be making and as long as the deadline is far enough out, 30 is not too many. 12 or 20 is more realistic
4 – Not more that 30 days. More than that you forget what you are doing.
5 – I’ve probably made the blocks as people signed up, so go forward with the swap.
6 - It depends on the # of blocks we are making. 6 weeks for 12 or 20 blocks, 3 months for more. Beyond that, you forget what you are doing and stuff comes up because you knew you had 'plenty of time'.
7 – Send all blocks regardless of quality - I don’t swap in order to have a perfect quilt, but for the friendships formed.
8 – I’ll swap whenever.
Pam/knitnoid
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quilterbee
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Re: What makes a good block swap?
I'll have to think about it ;OD
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WeSignificant
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Kittyquilt9292
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Re: What makes a good block swap?
(1) Every one picks their own block, with some color guidelines, but not too rigid. Give some general colors and then people can make sure their fabrics will "blend" with the others
(2) 9” or 12” blocks -- 12 inch needs fewer for a quilt.
(3) 20 maximum
(4) Sign up should be limited to about 3 weeks, we often forget and the post gets lost
(5) If max # of participants do not sign up by the sign up date, do the swap anyway, this is for fun.
(6) How long to turn the blocks around from the sign up deadline?
a month is long enough, beyond that other things come up.
(7) How picky should the host/hostess be when the blocks come in?
Not at all. We all certainly do our best, but there are all levels of skills among our members. This is for fun and to see what others choose--like what colors, what blocks, etc.
(8) What time of the year works best for you? Srping/summer
(9) Is there something else you look for in a swap? I would like each person who makes a block for a swap to write their name and city/state on the block. This makes it more fun.
(2) 9” or 12” blocks -- 12 inch needs fewer for a quilt.
(3) 20 maximum
(4) Sign up should be limited to about 3 weeks, we often forget and the post gets lost
(5) If max # of participants do not sign up by the sign up date, do the swap anyway, this is for fun.
(6) How long to turn the blocks around from the sign up deadline?
a month is long enough, beyond that other things come up.
(7) How picky should the host/hostess be when the blocks come in?
Not at all. We all certainly do our best, but there are all levels of skills among our members. This is for fun and to see what others choose--like what colors, what blocks, etc.
(8) What time of the year works best for you? Srping/summer
(9) Is there something else you look for in a swap? I would like each person who makes a block for a swap to write their name and city/state on the block. This makes it more fun.
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CraftinDJ
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Re: What makes a good block swap?
1. everyone picks their block
2. maximum 20
3. 12" block
4. 4-6 weeks - no longer
5. having fun with your friends!!!
dj
2. maximum 20
3. 12" block
4. 4-6 weeks - no longer
5. having fun with your friends!!!
dj
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SewSew
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Re: What makes a good block swap?
I agree with Kittyquilt.
1) Every one picks their own block, with some color guidelines, but not too rigid. Give some general colors and then people can make sure their fabrics will "blend" with the others
(2) 9” or 12” blocks -- 12 inch needs fewer for a quilt.
(3) 20 maximum
(4) Sign up should be limited to about 3 weeks, we often forget and the post gets lost
(5) If max # of participants do not sign up by the sign up date, do the swap anyway, this is for fun.
(6) How long to turn the blocks around from the sign up deadline?
a month is long enough, beyond that other things come up.
(7) How picky should the host/hostess be when the blocks come in?
Not at all. We all certainly do our best, but there are all levels of skills among our members. This is for fun and to see what others choose--like what colors, what blocks, etc.
(8) What time of the year works best for you? Srping/summer
(9) Is there something else you look for in a swap? I would like each person who makes a block for a swap to write their name and city/state on the block. This makes it more fun.
The swaps that I have been in have been really great. The Christmas blocks were determined by the hostess and the only guide line for fabric was they it had to be Christmas theme. The fall swap was our choice of block and the guideline was fall colors. Both swaps worked out beautifully and it was amazing how the blocks just came together.
1) Every one picks their own block, with some color guidelines, but not too rigid. Give some general colors and then people can make sure their fabrics will "blend" with the others
(2) 9” or 12” blocks -- 12 inch needs fewer for a quilt.
(3) 20 maximum
(4) Sign up should be limited to about 3 weeks, we often forget and the post gets lost
(5) If max # of participants do not sign up by the sign up date, do the swap anyway, this is for fun.
(6) How long to turn the blocks around from the sign up deadline?
a month is long enough, beyond that other things come up.
(7) How picky should the host/hostess be when the blocks come in?
Not at all. We all certainly do our best, but there are all levels of skills among our members. This is for fun and to see what others choose--like what colors, what blocks, etc.
(8) What time of the year works best for you? Srping/summer
(9) Is there something else you look for in a swap? I would like each person who makes a block for a swap to write their name and city/state on the block. This makes it more fun.
The swaps that I have been in have been really great. The Christmas blocks were determined by the hostess and the only guide line for fabric was they it had to be Christmas theme. The fall swap was our choice of block and the guideline was fall colors. Both swaps worked out beautifully and it was amazing how the blocks just came together.