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First Quilting Challenge starts July 17...please let me know if you want to participate!!!

DETAILS FOR FIRST QUILTING CHALLENGE: (This is going to be so much fun!!!!)  You might want to print these instructions for your convenience.

So far, 5 people have expressed interest in participating in the first Quilt Challenge.  I have spoken w/Chas, Senior Editor and she is going to participate and assist me with the challenge.  If you want to participate, please let me know ASAP by leaving a comment or by pm me. 

Deadline for SIGNING UP: one TWO weeks from today (which will be Thursday, July 10 17).  To sign up, just leave me a comment on this post, or pm me.

Quilting Challenge:  I received a suggestion of exchanging blocks for our first quilt challenge and I LOVE this idea!  To assure safety and security of each involved, all blocks will be mailed to Chas, Senior Editor.  I know we are like a family here, but since it is the internet, I felt this was the best and most secure way to address this issue.

NOW, for the actual details of the challenge:

Theme:  WINTER!  Be as creative and original as you can.  Your inspiration can be whatever this word means to you (snow, Christmas, sledding, cold, stark, just whatever!

Block dimensions:  12 1/2 inches x 12 1/2 inches...this INCLUDES 1/4 inch seam allowance, so please do not extend designs beyond 12 inches x 12 inches (else it will be hidden in the seam allowance when pieced)

# of BLOCKS:  Make as many blocks as there are participants in the challenge (example, if 12 sign up, you will need to make 12 blocks total, 1 for yourself and 11 for the 11 other participants).  On Friday, July 11 18, I will send a message to all participants of the total # of blocks needed from each participant.  Each of your blocks can be all exactly alike, or each one can be different...your choice since you have to make more than one block. 

SIGNATURE:  If you would like to sign each of your blocks with your blog name, you may do so...examples:  sign in stitches, embroidery, or with permanent pen...just make sure your signature is permanent.  ALSO, make sure your signature is not in the seam allowance.  This signature will make our finished projects more special!

Type of Design:  You can choose whatever method you prefer to make your blocks.  examples:  can be a pieced block, applique, embroidery, pictorial, just whatever you choose.  Since you will have to make several blocks, you can make each of your blocks exactly alike, or all different, just whatever you prefer! 

Note:  If you are not comfortable creating the blocks yourself, feel free to pm me for ideas/patterns/individual help.

Time Limit:  Beginning on July 11 18, you will have up to one week for each block, I will announce on Friday, July 11 18 the total number of blocks needed and number of weeks before deadline to turn in blocks. 

Block Distribution:  You will need to include a self addressed, stamped large envelope with your blocks (just use same amount of postage on this envelope that was needed for you to mail all your blocks to Chas).  Mail all blocks to Chas, Senior Editor.  She will soon send you the address to mail the blocks.  Once Chas receives all block entries, she and I will have up to a week to sort the blocks.  Chas will then mail your exchanged blocks to you in the self-addressed stamped large envelope you provided.  (I will keep you posted on my blog and PMs)

Note:  You will keep 1 block for yourself and mail all other blocks to Chas, Senior Editor.

Finished Project Guidelines:  For this first challenge, I will not specify guidelines. You can use your received blocks in any way you prefer.  Examples:  wall hanging, bed quilt, table runner...just whatever you choose.  You can add whatever fabrics you choose to finish your project, no specifications.  Use whatever batting and backing you prefer for this project.  (AGAIN, if you prefer to be given a pattern or idea, just PM me and I will be glad to assist on an individual basis)

Finished Project Picture Guidelines:  Once you finish the project, please send a digital picture of completed project to Chas, Senior Editor ASAP.  DO NOT BLOG ANY PICTURES OF YOUR PROJECT UNTIL AFTER HOMESTEAD BLOGGER HAS POSTED ALL COMPLETED PROJECT PICS ON THE WEBSITE FIRST!  After homestead blogger has posted the pictures of all completed projects, then you may blog to your heart's content regarding the first quilting challenge.

NOTE:  So far, there are 5 participants, so if you would like to go ahead and begin making blocks now, you know you will need to make a minimum of 5 blocks.  Please feel free to get a head-start on the blocks. 

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02:37, Thursday, July 3, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

I know I am already one of the five, but after reading all the details you posted here, I just wanted to tell you I am even more excited than I was before. LOL I am just giddy with excitement I tell you, and I will be looking for my winter patterns now ahead of time! YIPPEEEE!!!!!!!!

Thanks for offering this Teresa, and getting Chas in to help is genius. I love the winter theme idea (even if I do say so myself, LOL)

Love ya,
Amy Jo

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08:57, Thursday, July 3, 2008 .. Posted by stitchnchick

Oh, I sure wish I was able to do this! What a wonderful idea! I just can't seem to get a moment to catch my breath this summer. Maybe I'll get to join in next time. :-)

Amy

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02:31, Monday, July 7, 2008 .. Posted by Jeanne

Teresa can you please tell me more about the quilt? I quilt also. Thanks Jeanne

I want to sign up !!

09:35, Friday, July 11, 2008 .. Posted by patintenn

Is this where we sign up at? Let me know if I need to go somewhere else to sign up.

I am off to start my blocks !!!

Thanks for doing this !!



***from Teresa*** YES, this is where you sign up...thanks so much! Also, if you have questions, just PM me, or leave me a comment here...THANKS!
Teresa

Pat

Edited by stitchesbyteresa on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 02:24

Sign Me Up Please

01:18, Sunday, July 13, 2008 .. Posted by momma25js

This sounds like so much fun please add me to your list of participants.. Thank you so much for doing this....

God Bless
Marcia

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02:00, Monday, July 14, 2008 .. Posted by fcusick

Count me in!