Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Yes, I'm a pain

I'm still on the nine-patch swap thing. I want us to love our blocks.

The majority vote on the previous poll was:
two fabrics, all blocks the same, and mostly white.

But now I'm thinking maybe we should go truly scrappy (kind of). We'll still do only two fabrics per block.

Nine patch quilt by thethreadunwound on Flickr.

There's a new poll in the sidebar.

I will post swap details on Thursday, I promise!

24 comments:

  1. NicholeApril 28, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    i have changed my mind as well. i think scrappy but with only two fabrics per block.

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  2. TrishaApril 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I say choose what you really want to do, Anina. It's your swap and you want it to be worth your time and to get out of it what you really want. Then if quilters want to join you they will (and believe me we will!) I'm so excited about the swap I'll join whatever you choose.

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  3. KellyApril 28, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I agree with Trisha. Set the ground rules as you want them, and doing so will help weed out people (if you want to keep the swap to a manageable size, this might be desirable).

    Alternatively, you could pick one option and promise to do the other one (assuming all goes well with the first swap), thereby making everyone mostly happy.

    But, that second option there is a lot of work, and I'm not really advocating you host two swaps back to back, as that sounds exhausting. :)

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  4. Three Birds InspiredApril 28, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I am pretty easy either way. I am just looking for ways to get rid of scrap fabric or stuff I will never use in anything else!

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  5. AnnieofbluegablesApril 28, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I have never been in a swap before. I don't know how they work. I will follow the rules, no matter what you choose.
    I guess if we do the scrappy thing, and someone wants white, they can alternate white blocks in between the scrappy nine patches, right? Or they can sew some sashing onto theirs.
    I am excited to try this swap, so it doesn't matter to me.
    xxoo
    ~a

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  6. dutchcomfortApril 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Sorry, but I vote for white again, I love white in quilts. If you go for totally scrappy, I’m out... LOL!!

    Kidding, I love whatever you decide!

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  7. SaraApril 28, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Love the scrappy 9-patch!!!! Did I miss where you talked about size of the finished blocks? I'm getting closer to committing to a dear jane quilt (heaven help me).

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  8. Amy FriendApril 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I think you should do what you want since it is your swap. Most of us will be happy to go along with either.

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  9. MichelleBApril 28, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    I like the truly scrappy with only two fabrics. It looks great, and if you want white, you can add sashing.

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  10. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    looks like totally scrappy might just be the most popular. Count me in!

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  11. kraftierApril 28, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Can i participate?
    it will be my first swap.

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  12. chermonblieApril 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    That picture made me change my vote. Actually... I'm up for whatever. I'm hoping this will help get me out of my funk! :)

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  13. JoApril 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I like both ideas, but I have done the white and scrappy. I don't know that I'd ever make enough totally scrappy blocks for a quilt - so a swap is a perfect way to get enough variety.

    Looking forward to it!

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  14. UnknownApril 28, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Well if you have enough swappers, you could do 2 groups. One mostly white, and one truly scrappy. Although, this could be more work. I say, in the end, you do what you prefer and see what happens.

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  15. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I initially and still like the scrappy best! A person could always add white. Check this out:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/11712869@N00/3067159728/in/set-72057594065976657/

    jodie

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  16. KimApril 28, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Love the truly scrappy! : )

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  17. Di~April 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    No, you're not a pain! I voted...you for president!:)

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  18. TerriawApril 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I loved the example you gave for us today - so colorful and pretty! I could go either way, but still voted. You're awesome for organizing this with everyone's input!

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  19. KaliApril 28, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I love totally scrappy, count me in.

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  20. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    I vote scrappy with 2 colours per block - but will go with whatever you decide :) :)

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  21. Diane BarfieldApril 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I like the idea of two colors, but then do you want dark in the corners or light. Should try to take that into consideration also. I do like the scrappy one you have posted.
    Diane

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  22. L. jane E.April 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Totally scrappy!! Can't wait for the the details.

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  23. ShariApril 29, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    If I used two high-contrast scraps I would definitely use white sashing. But I like the idea of it. Tough decision...

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  24. Amanda JeanMay 1, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    oh, i love the photo of that quilt!

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