I am so excited to be guest blogging for the SAMQG! My name is Joanna Marsh and I am a member of
the San Antonio Modern Quilt Guild.
Some discussion took place at the Creation’s retreat in
August regarding a mini quilt swap for members.
Several people really wanted to do a swap, so I volunteered to put
together some guidelines and organize this swap.
If you aren’t familiar with mini quilt swaps and what they
are, I’m here to give you some great info!
Mini quilt swaps are EXPLODING on social media. People are participating/hosting on blogs,
flickr, Instagram, etc. Most mini quilts
are defined as being 8”x8” to 24”x24”.
Each swap host typically has their own rules and guidelines they want
participants to abide by. Some swaps
have special themes. The general purpose
of swaps is kind of like pen pals. You
may find out some limited information about your swap partner, and then be able
to put your own creative juices into their mini.
Some popular mini swaps are Schnitzleandboo (Instagram), The
Strawberry Swap (Instagram), The Sewing Loft (Blog), and tons of other
individuals on Instagram, blogs, etc.
Some swaps are within specific groups, and others are open
to just about everyone. Since the SAMQG
has some long-distance members, we will be allowing everyone the option to
participate. If you’re local, just let
me know on your entry form that you are open to having a long-distance
partner. If you’re an out-of-town
member, please do the same. If you are
assigned a long-distance partner, you are responsible for shipping costs, along
with making sure you ship your partner’s items no later than December 28, 2014,
which is an earlier deadline than the in-person swap.
Remember you’re sharing your skills and creativity with
another person that you may or may not know very well. It’s fun to plan and make something for
another person while showcasing your abilities.
So let’s get the ball rolling with
SAMQG’s 1st Ultimate Mini Quilt Swap!
(Picture from Google Images)
For the SAMQG Ultimate Mini Quilt Swap, here are the
rules:
Rules for Mini Quilt Swap
Sign up for the swap by the September SAMQG meeting. All participants will be assigned a SECRET
partner no later than the October meeting.
Due
date:________January Guild Meeting___________________
1. Break out the good fabric! Please use quilt shop quality
fabrics. This is a classy swap, so think
quality.
2. Break
out your best skills! Use this as
an opportunity to showcase your awesome talents!
3. Mind
your deadline! Please don’t
commit to this swap if you don’t think you’ll follow through. It won’t be fair to the recipient of your
mini if you’re empty handed at the end of the swap.
4. Think
of your mini as a gift! You may
want to finish it off with a pretty ribbon, or gift tag. Presentation is important too.
5. Keep
your recipient in mind when creating your mini!
If their favorite fabric designer is Kaffe Fassett, think about
that designer when selecting your fabrics.
That doesn’t mean you can only use his fabric, but definitely don’t
select subdued fabrics with no color.
However, this is something created by YOU, so DO put your creative juices
into this.
6. We
won’t be shipping minis, but will be swapping them in person at:______Sewcial Hour (time and
location TBA), January meeting__________
7. You
can (but don’t have to) share progress of your mini on Instagram with
#samqgultimateswap
Make
sure your photos don’t give away your recipient (until it’s over!)
8. You
can include other small goodies with your mini, if you choose to do
so. (Don’t go overboard…the mini quilt
is all that is required.)
9. Finished
mini quilt should be at least 8” x 8”, and no larger than 24” x 24”.
10. This
swap is a SECRET. SHHHHHHHHH! Don’t tell ANYONE who you got. NO SPOILERS!
11. If
something happens and you cannot finish the quilt swap, you must communicate
that with Joanna Marsh via e-mail : kustom.kwilts@yahoo.com
The earlier you let her know, the better!
12. Fill
out the following information to help your partner know what you like &
return to Joanna Marsh no later than the September guild meeting to join the
swap. You can return this in
person, or via e-mail to Joanna.
Sign Up sheet for the HOT TAMALE ULTIMATE MINI QUILT SWAP
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Name
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E-mail address
Print CLEARLY
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Favorite fabric designer/collection
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Favorite colors
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Least favorite colors
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Favorite quilt designer/people that inspire you
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Would you be open to receiving a holiday themed mini, and if so, what
holiday?
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Favorite candy/small treat
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Favorite sewing notion
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Would you be open to shipping your mini if assigned a long distance guild
member?
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If you answer yes, you are responsible for shipping to your swap
partner by December 28, 2014. Please
make sure they are not empty handed!
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If you answered yes to last question, provide YOUR shipping address
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Keep in mind that the person assigned to make your mini is
not making a made to order gift, and this information is suggestion only! They would like to put their personal touches
on it too!
RETURN THIS FORM TO JOANNA MARSH NO
LATER THAN SEPTEMBER GUILD MEETING IN PERSON, OR VIA EMAIL kustom.kwilts@yahoo.com
