Crazy Quilt Block Swap #1 Febuary

This one has me intrigued but am trying to control my swap addiction so will put on watchlist while I think about it:) Thanks for making it Int 'tho. Some swaps are doing 12.5" blocks, 9.5", 8.5" and even 6.5". I guess it will depend on how long the swap will go eg. 12 mths? 12 x12.5" is a good sized quilt. Or ongoing maybe smaller blocks for a quilt. Wallhangings are also good, they'd be smaller blocks I think.

Speaking as a veteran crazy quilter, it depends somewhat on the fabrics you plan on using. Crazy quilting is often done on silks and other fancy fabrics and has lots of embellishment, which is best for display rather than daily use. If its for display, small blocks are fine but if you're looking to make a larger quilt you'd want to make them bigger, for larger quilts you might want to do all cottons... Watching this swap, definitely!

Just reread my previous comment, and there is something important I left out. The freedom and beauty of crazy quilting is that there are No Rules ! (talking sewing dos and don'ts there, not swap rules) I made it sound like there are and that really isn't the case. I've swapped tiny tiny blocks and big ones and been happy with all of them.

as for the size of the blocks, you could give a minimum and maximum size? Say no smaller than 6 x 6 inches and no larger than 12 x 12 inches? It still gives freedom to the artist, but also pertains to the no rules feature of the crazy quilt! I hope you keep this up, this could be one really cool quilt!

I would suggest a uniform block size - say 8 1/2 inches [finishes 8 inches] - I'm watching this one but very interested. F O'F

Would we be swapping an embellished block? Or just a pieced block?

Thanks!

I think embellished or not should be left up to the sender. If the sender sends one that they took time to embellish maybe that's worth a heart. But I know that many are leary about hearts. It's all up to each individual and I don't have a problem either way. I'm just not that great at embellishing lol. Although I'd give it a try. I haven't swapped in sometime and am itching to start again.

Oh I'll be joining but if it is mandatory for the embellishments than I'll have to back out for fear that mine would not be very good. lol

lets go unembellished then! :)

Thanks Wocket for letting us know. I can't wait, it's been a while since I've swapped. :-)

Was a standard size decided upon?

Yes it's 8 1/2 inches

Well partners have not been assigned and usually I like to go by my partners profile for the extras. This late start does not give me enough time to shop for extras. I live so far out from any stores and with kids and all I wont have the time now. I'm sorry. Have fun everyone. Heather

sorry everyone, i've just spend a week in hospital. Just got home and have cuahgt up on everything. partners are now assigned!

Is it one square per partner?

yep, one square each. include more if you're feeling generous.

i'm new to the group, so how will i k now who my partner is? mailing info etc.? thanks,

on the left hand side of the screen you will see a little yellow box with a link to "See the partners you send to" click on that and it will give you your partners address.