Hey there, Quilter’s of Awesome (QoA’s)!
Exciting news alert! As we dive into our swapping adventure, let’s take a moment to celebrate our progress:
- We’re the top result when you Google “Mini Quilt Swap” – how cool is that?
- Our Flickr group now boasts 67 photos and 147 members!
- The hashtag “schnitzelandboominiquiltswap” has hit 100 posts, while “makeaquiltmakeafriend” is at 32.
- We’ve added TWO more prizes, bringing the total to FIVE!
- And guess what? We’ve discovered Lisa Nelson, our newest prize contributor. Awesome, right?
Now, let’s talk about those mosaic quilt pictures in the Flickr group. Seriously, WHOA! I’m blown away by how this tiny idea has blossomed into a vibrant community of quilters, encompassing all skill levels and backgrounds. We’ve got beginners, pros, designers, authors, stay-at-home parents, and even a few guys! And get this – participants from EIGHT different countries! How cool is that? Sure, it’s been a lot of work, but the outpouring of support from this crafting community is truly touching. In fact, I’m already planning the next one, likely in January after we’ve all survived the holiday rush.
Have you seen the bloggy button thingy? If not, check it out, slap it on your blog, and share it with the world! Details are in the post below.
Now, onto the guidelines:
- Quilts can range from 6″x6″ to 24″x24″.
- This is a secret swap, so feel free to give sneak peeks or even full views, but don’t tag your partner!
- The deadline to mail your mini quilt is Friday, November 15th. That gives you about a month and a half to navigate quilt market, wrap up your WIPs, tidy your cutting table, and restock your shelves.
- Try to send your swap between November 8-15 to maintain the surprise. If you need more time or can no longer participate, please let me know. Life gets busy, and I understand! No public or private humiliation, I promise.
- Join the Flickr group if you haven’t already to share photos, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow swappers.
- Use the hashtags #schnitzelandboominiquiltswap and #makeaquiltmakeafriend to see what everyone else is up to.
- Sending goodies with your quilts is optional, but a nice touch. No pressure!
- Above all, HAVE FUN!
Happy Swapping! -Kristi
PS: Imagine this post filled with lovely, inspiring quilty pictures. I couldn’t figure out how to grab them from our Flickr group and post them here. Oops!