I'm in another Round Robin with my guild and so far, I've worked on three strips or rows. Instead of adding borders around a center medallion as we did last year, we are doing rows or columns for each quilt. The first person makes a strip or a row and sets the length or width of the rest of them. She may also write a note in her quilt journal to help the rest of us figure out what she may like or want for her quilt. Then one at a time, we prepare a strip for the quilt and write a note in the journal. We exchange once a month and pass the quilt strips, etc., on to the next person in line. I cannot remember whether we have one or two more exchanges in this one. Anyway, here are the three I've done.

This is the first row I did for this year's round robin. I'm calling it "76 Red Hens Led the Big Parade." It's for a friend who is making a red, white and blue quilt. She keeps telling me that she likes my sense of humor; I hope she means it! I have asked her over and over and over what her favorite color of rick rack is but she just won't tell me! Guess it'll have to be a surprise!

M's quilt. I did the top row, the owner gave us the strip of fabric at the bottom. She is a lot busier than she anticipated after having her second child...

As soon as I saw the first column, I wanted to work on this quilt. The owner's original column is on the left. Mine is on the right. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it as soon as I saw it. I did have to go get more rick rack but that's all right; I love the stuff.

The last one is my first strip. I didn't make the blocks, I inherited them from an aunt when she was downsizing. I love the rich colors and had lots of material left over so I thought, why not? I'm looking forward to seeing the end result.

Comments:

Wow! I have got to show you some of the Seminole "patchwork". They would love your stuff! Very beautiful!

comment by dragonflyby on June 1, 2008 3:18 PM ()

I love Seminole style quilting. I took a class in it but mumbles "I haven't finished my project yet." I'd love to see yours.

reply by catdancer on June 2, 2008 5:16 PM ()

comment by troutbend on May 30, 2008 10:26 PM ()

Oh, go ahead, laugh at me, Laura! Yeah, I don't think any of us put a lot of effort into our strips for her quilt. After all, she didn't put any effort into it. I'm trying to get my friend (the one I made the parade for) to take over the round robins for the guild. She's so organized and plans everything out ahead, etc. I know she'd be great at it. Then she could make a rule that no strips of fabric for the first row or center will be allowed! Anyway, thanks for the compliment.

reply by catdancer on June 2, 2008 5:14 PM ()

Kewl stuff!

comment by jerms on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM ()

Thanks!

reply by catdancer on May 28, 2008 10:34 AM ()

WOW, these are great! You are one busy bee! I'm still working on my charm square quilt and my picnic quilt with all the fruit on it. Will send photos. Lynell has already made 4 quilts and she is just a beginner! Did you get my letter by the way?

comment by cindy on May 27, 2008 7:09 AM ()

Thanks Cindy. The three of us ought to descend on, er, meet at MzScarlett's and teach her how to quilt. Wouldn't that be a hoot! I got your letter and sent you a note today. Can't wait to see your pix.

reply by catdancer on May 27, 2008 9:27 AM ()

Well, I'm just pea-green with envy! One day *raises fist in air*, with the help of God I'll make a quilt! (Scene stolen from GWTW.)

I love the flowers

comment by elfie33 on May 24, 2008 4:21 PM ()

Thanks Elfie. They were a lot of fun to make. Plus, that strip gave me an excuse to buy more rick rack. I have a dozen colors now!

reply by catdancer on May 24, 2008 8:49 PM ()

the flower strips and the little red hen strip are my favorites. they are so unique...you are a talented gal.

yes,it is.Different than Carolyn quilt.

comment by fredo on May 24, 2008 9:42 AM ()

But mine is sooooo speshullll!

reply by mzscarlett on May 25, 2008 11:31 AM ()

These are beautiful. Your skills are wonderful.
I'm impressed. However,the math would daunt me.

comment by tealstar on May 24, 2008 5:11 AM ()

Teal, I have a math minor but I still have trouble with it. There are lots and lots of "cheat sheets" and I have some of them. Thanks for the compliment.

reply by catdancer on May 24, 2008 8:46 PM ()

Wow... that is the coolest neatest hobby ever. I love your work. It's so beautiful, original, creative and inspiring. What a great passion.

comment by shesaidwhat on May 22, 2008 8:46 AM ()

Thanks! Lots of people quilt and make art quilts so I'm not alone, but I try to make them unique. This round robin is a lot more fun than last year's was, probably because I'm more relaxed.

reply by catdancer on May 23, 2008 7:35 PM ()

Beautiful artwork!

comment by jondude on May 21, 2008 1:29 PM ()

Now you're going to give me a big head! Thanks dad.

reply by catdancer on May 23, 2008 7:32 PM ()

thats lovely.Nice work.

comment by fredo on May 21, 2008 1:26 PM ()

Thanks Fredo. Kind of different from Carolyn's quilt, huh?

reply by catdancer on May 23, 2008 7:31 PM ()

I'm looking forward to seeing the end result too. Sure hope you share pictures.

comment by nittineedles on May 21, 2008 1:25 PM ()

Thanks! Don't worry - I'm sure I'll bore everyone to tears by the time I'm done sharing pix!

reply by catdancer on May 23, 2008 7:27 PM ()