International Block Swap
The idea for our International Block Swap was born during a meeting of a group of German, Swiss, and US American quilters in Baltimore, USA, in October 2010. One of the American ladies thought it would be a great idea to swap quilt blocks with quilters around the world. Of course, we at Quilt around the World wanted to be included!
To make the swap work, we need YOUR HELP!
The more blocks from as many different countries as possible, the more interesting this will be for everybody. Participants will be grouped into teams of 12 and the blocks will be swapped within the team. In the end, every participant will have the makings of a unique quilt containing 12 different blocks from 12 different people around the world.
We are hoping that, through this, lots of friendships will be forged around the world.
How the International Block Swap will be organized:
- Download the enclosed PDF flyer and fill in the registration form.
- Send it to us together with your 12 identical blocks measuring 12 1/2“ or 31.5 cm (UNFINISHED size).
- There are no restrictions regarding technique, colour or design. Please use high-quality cotton fabrics, an off-white background and include the colour red.
- The deadline is 31 March 2012.
- In addition, please transfer 10 EUR or 15 USD to cover international postagefor the return of your set of 12 different blocks. The instructions for payment can be found on the back of the enclosed PDF flyer.
- We’d also like you to enclose 12 picture postcards of your town, area or country with a bit about yourself on the back when you send us your blocks. If you want to include your address and or email that’s up to you.
- Beginning on 1 April 2012, we will form the teams and start sending out the block sets and the postcards.
- As soon as the last package has been sent, we will donate all monies left over to Médecins sans frontières (www.msf.org).
Of course everyone will be curious to see your individual results! You can share a picture of your finished swap block quilt (top) by sending it to info@quilt-around-the-world.com where we promise to publish as many masterpieces as we can.
As our first International Block Swap evolves, we will publish pictures of blocks already sent to us, provide inspiration to help you get started, answer questions on any aspect of the swap and whatever else may crop up.
If you haven’t quilted for a very long time, don’t feel intimidated by the rules. You can do this!
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