Our President sent out this message to keep the large Vernon Silver Stars Quilters guild motivated. Results will be sent once some of the quilts are completed.
AN ISOLATION CHALLENGE!
What do you miss the most through this period of social isolation due to the Corona virus pandemic? Not toilet paper! As well as I am, plowing through my UFOs and adjusting to my husband “working from home.” However, I really miss MY FRIENDS! I would be surprised if you all didn’t agree with me on that one.
Marilyn Buhler has suggested we engage in a little Guild-wide challenge to distract ourselves from boredom and perhaps re-energize our motivation. Let’s do something that will result in a happy memory of this difficult time as we all share together apart. Here’s the challenge :
The theme is THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP.
First, you will construct a quilt block using any design, a commercial pattern or invent your own. Second, use any technique, string piecing, crazy quilting, paper piecing, appliqué that you just learned at the recent workshop! Third, you may embellish to your heart’s desire, or keep it Amish-ly simple.
There are only these few rules :
1 – The THEME must be obvious so add it in the motif, the pattern name, the fabric, etc.
2 – The block must measure 10.5 inches SQUARE, raw edge to raw edge.
3 – You must SIGN your block somewhere on the front, by stitching, embroidering, or permanent fabric marker.
4 – You can only use fabric from your STASH. That means no breaking isolation to shop!
When we can gather again, we will collect the blocks. Even better, every block contributed will get you an entry ballot. Next, names will be drawn, the blocks and other nice prizes will be offered. The winners who opt for the blocks can make themselves a beautiful Friendship Quilt!
I love it!
These days, I’m almost through my old projects, ready for something new and different. So, get ready to put your thinking cap on and get creative… the Value of Friendship. Let’s go!