Doll Quilt Swap: Stacks of fabrics

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Stacks of fabrics

So far we're seeing sketches, mosaics of what people are going to make and a few stacks of fabrics to tempt us. Shruti Dandekar (13 Woodhouse Road) has chosen some lovely soft colours in 1930s style fabrics:

Nichol (Hardy Party of 5) has picked a stack of natural tones. I am hopeless on colours so I don't exactly know why I'm trying to pin down what people have picked:

Leila (needle and dime) (who deserves a pat on the back for her cushion being "explored" yesterday - ooh dear, that sounds like a euphemism) has chosen a palette of soft greys and greens with pops of pink and orange:

Silvana (Silort), possibly the most skilled (or maravilhosa, as they say in Brazil - I'm trying to sound clever but Silvana taught me this word this morning so don't be too impressed) paper piecer on Flickr, has chosen a few palettes including these beautiful pinks and greys:

And finally Colleen, the Busy Bean (Ooh I wonder if she's noticed that rhymes) has set out some fabrics and a sketch all in one go. Now that is efficient:

4 comments:

karenWednesday, January 19, 2011 12:45:00 AM
the photos look so good on the blog - you picked some great choices!!
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Silvana (aka silort)Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:35:00 AM
Lynne, you are so nice with me! I feel honored with your opinion about my paperpiecing work!
Specially because I admire your talentous patchwork and quilting work so much!
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ColleenWednesday, January 19, 2011 3:45:00 AM
I've got to be efficient, or nothing would ever get done! Now, let's just see if I can actually pull off what I've sketched out...
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SparkyWednesday, January 19, 2011 7:12:00 PM
Great collections...fyi, I added this blog to our blog roll at stash manicure as incentive, inspiration to new hopefuls down the road...
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Swap Guidelines

The swap guidelines are as follows:

SIZE: from 9"x9" to 18"x18" .. any size or shape in between

MATERIALS: quality fabric, natural fibers/cotton, wool, linen.

CONSTRUCTION: Pieced, appliquéd (needle turned only); must be quilted by hand or machine, not tied; and bound.

DESIGN: No art quilts this time, we're focusing on making miniature quilts like you would find on a full sized bed. If in doubt, ask your mama for advice.

LABEL:Please create a label of some sort for the back of your quilt with your name, date, DQS11, where you live, and who its to.

This is a secret swap. Your partner will not know your identity until they received your quilt. If you need to get in contact with your partner ONLY do so through your swap Mama.

Group participation is mandatory. Please post photos of your WIP, and your completed quilt. Once you have received your quilt, post a pic of it, and be sure to email a thank you to your partner as soon as possible. Contact your mama to let her know when you send and when you receive. Comment on photos you like and join in discussions. This is a social group.

DUE DATE: The deadline for all quilts to be mailed is August 9th, 2011 (international), and August 23rd for those sending domestically .

Delivery confirmation is required, within the U.S or within your own country.

Also, DO NOT SEND TOO EARLY. Don't send your package BEFORE July 26th. If there is some reason you must, please contact your Mama first and discuss it with her.

If for any reason you cannot meet the deadline please let your Swap Mama know ASAP. If you communicate any setbacks with us, we can make sure things work out favorably for your partner, with no hard feelings.

One last thing, There will be no NEGATIVITY tolerated. If you are unhappy with your partner, for any reason, that needs to be a private matter between you and your Mama. She will take care of any issues that need to be addressed. Negative or whiny posts in discussions will be deleted immediately and its a good way to get yourself banned from the group. We are here to have FUN!!