Patchwork Round Robin Swap

Quick links are here and will be updated with each new border.

Are you making the Patchwork Round Robin with us?

Share it with us & Post your pictures here

Did you miss a previous border?

Center Block Pattern

1st border pattern

2nd border pattern

3rd border pattern

4th border pattern

5th border pattern

6th Border Pattern

After posting about the round robin quilt show I got to thinking….I want to do a round robin. How could we do a 'swap' but not spend any money on mailing packages, and waiting…and waiting for the blocks to arrive and then send on. So I came up with a solution.

{Plus, i was feeling bad because I didn't join the Utah Quilt Round Robin this year—the first in I think 6 years or so. I am sad}

There is a way for everyone to play along and even have others too….not just ourselves. Want to hear the solution? I am so excited. ok. here we go:

There will be 2 round robins posted each month.
The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
Each pattern/post will be for 2 sides of the quilt.
Patchwork Round Robin will last for 5 months. Last round robin post will be in June

– How each round robin will work:

When the 2nd Monday comes you will be directed to their link from here. {I will be the swap boss}
You will follow the link and then recieve your pattern and a quick tutorial on how to do it and any templates you need.
You will then add to YOUR OWN BLOCK!!! —doesn't this sound nice? You are in charge of your own fabric, colors, and time. weee—
You can share the photos in the flickr group, blog or wherever else you post pics.
I will have a link list on the side of all the players link love. mmmm.

– Would you like to play along?

There are a few roles available:

—–Pattern/Designer

Do you want to be in charge of a pattern?
Tell me what month you want and what week {only 1 time is requested, though you could do more if you like}
You will of course have 1 week to come up with a pattern for 2 sides to add on and then show us how to do it.
Designs can be pieced, paper pieced, or applique. You will need to provide the templates if those are needed.
You can make the 2 sides the same or different. Up to you. {it is easier if they are the same though}
Cotton, wool or ribbon will be fine. Just make sure we know what we need in a material list.
The borders will be for the opposite sides
Borders can be any size up to 4" or 5" wide. We don't need to end up with a king size quilt, or do we? no, just kidding.
The beauty of others planning these sides is the variety of talents and ideas from others. There will be I am sure patterns for beginners, intermediates, and advanced sewers out there. I am excited to see what everyone comes up with.

To help you with your confusion let me give you an Example:

The 4th monday we got our new pattern. You see it, do it and then add on. Then you will write up the pattern, cutting instructions, piecing instructions and whatever else and make a little tutorial to show us how. You will post this on your blog the 2nd Monday of the next month. I will post here where everyone will go to find you and your addition. That way nobody gets lost and can never find their way back. Get it?

—– Piecer/Player

You will just be playing along and adding to your own block along with us. No need to come up with the pattern. Just follow along and share your makings with us!

So this is what I need from everyone that would like to be part of the Patchwork Round Robin

Name
Blog- if you have one {you need this if you want to be a piecer please}
Do you want to be a Pattern Designer or a Piecer/Player?
Pattern Designers—let me know what week month you want {list below} I will keep you informed of what is available or needed on the sidebar.
email me all the information

Designer/Pattern Maker– sign ups will be open until February 19th

Piecer/Player Participant– Sign ups will be open the whole time. When you join us–email me and I will add you to the list on the sidebar.

The first Center Block and the first 2 sides will be done by MUAH. I will give you the center block size and a design. You can decide for yourself if you want a different center block or to do the designed one.

Now, before anyone says anything smart like–hey, this isn't really a round robin…no one is working on mine, i work on mine…i say yup. BUT WAIT!!! There are 'others' who are designing what you are putting on your sides…so it will cound. T+ I say so.

There will be a list at the end of all those who helped you make your top so you can include them on a label. Does that work? Does that count? Will you still complain, or just go along with my kookie round robin?

The Center Block will be posted on February 8th -monday.

Here are the dates— {go check your calendar}

Designers are needed for these dates

Feb- 8 Becky Center Block Download the Pattern for the block

Feb- 22 Becky

March 8 Konda

March 22– Joy

April ~~12 & OR 26~~ Donna

May 10 Robin

May 24 Angie

June 14 Molly

June 28

You don't need to do both dates….just one. Don't want to overwhelm everyone.

If you are playing along grab a button-and spread the word– the more the merrier!

Quick show of some Round Robins I have done in the past. This is not what ours will look like {depends on the designers} but just to give you an idea of 'the idea' hee hee