Q1 Exchange – 2022

It’s time for our Q1 Block Exchange! This year we’re going to start simple and get progressively more challenging.  If you are new to quilting, this is a great way to get to know your fellow guild members and expand your skills at the same time. 

Sign up form: 1/2 Square Triangle Block Exchange Sign-Up

Details

Materials:

  • Guild colors—solids or coordinating prints ok 
  • White, low volume white/grey/black 

Process: 

  • Number of partners determined by participation but expect 5-7 partners 
  • Make 20 HST for each partner and for yourself with a light side and a dark side using above materials 
  • HST can be 2”, 4”, 6” or 8”…your choice, all the same size or a variety 
  • Press and trim to desired size 
  • Mail blocks to your partners and wait impatiently to see how they turn them into a modern work of art 

Skills used: 

  • Accurate marking, measuring and piecing 
  • Pressing  
  • Accurate trimming 
  • Chain piecing 
  • Using one at a time to 8 at a time techniques to make HST 
  • Creative play with final design project 

Resources: 

Due Dates

Sign-ups close: March 25th
Partner Notifications: March 26th
Blocks must be mailed by: April 30th
Projects Due: June 9th (June Guild Meeting)