So, I have this quilt I need to make. I can’t tell you a lot about it at the moment, but I’m going to need a bit of help with it. Let’s just think of it as a mystery block project of sorts…
Here is what I can tell you:
1] I need at least 225 people to play along.
2] The block is really simple. It involves two pieces of raw edge applique. No need for any fancy edge stitching, just plain old stitching about 1/16th of an inch from the edge.
3] The block will finish to 6″ so the applique will be easy to manage on a machine. I will send the pattern for the applique.
4] Each person will be sent a piece of Kona solid, and will be asked to pair that with a print from their stash. The pairing is up to you; let it reflect your taste. The only rule is you cannot use one of my designs.
5] You will need to stitch your initials onto the block. This can be hand or machine embroidery. It need not be fancy or anything; a couple of simple stitches will do.
6] There will be something of a tight turnaround, about a month. So if you volunteer please be sure you can do it. The block shouldn’t take much more than an hour, if that.
7] While it would be easy for people to make more than one block, that would kind of defeat the purpose of the quilt. I either have 225 different people make a block, or I make them all. It’s kind of an all-or-nothing sort of thing.
That’s it. I can’t give any more details right now. I expect to be sending out packages in early September and will need blocks back by early October.
I hope all of that makes sense.
So, if you want to play along, please comment below. Please include your email address; use the address [at] provider [dot] com format…
And please help spread the word. Thanks so much…
Yay people!!!
-T
I’d be interested in doing a block!
I am up for it send the pattern.
I’ll help!
I’m interested! Sounds cool.
furgot to give my email, it’s anne dot cullen at g mail dot com
I am in!! I will post about this on my blog as well!!
smelkoski (at) yahoo (dot) com
Sounds super fun! Can Canadians play too? avital at gmail dot com
sounds like fun 🙂
I would be happy to play along and create one of the 225 squares.
sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com
100% will make a block! Just send me the info!
moniquemcintyre07@yahoo.com
Im in!
I’ll help. It sounds like fun.
I’m game
scooterrrd AT hotmail DOT com
I’m in. quiltpcp [at] gmail [dot] com
I’d love to make a block!
1159studio (at) comcast (dot) net
Kim
marykolb (at) charter (dot) net
I would love to help!
gretaminton (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
I’ll play. Sounds like fun.
I can make a block.
I will do one 🙂
This sounds like good fun. I’m in!
marymiler(at)mac(dot)com
ksdesigngirls (at) gmail (dot) com
Can’t wait, sound fun!!
I’ll play!
Heather (at) fiberosity (dot) com
I’m in, if you’re taking people from Canada!
5kateyz (at) gmail (dot) com
in, mjolson4(at)hotmail(dot)com
I ADORE group projects.. count me in if needed!
I’d like to do one, this sounds fun!
hgcap512 (at) gmail (dot) com
You can send me one. I’d be glad to help out.
I’m in 🙂
I’ll make one! jenib320@gmail.com
you got it, count me in horde…
I would like to do this too!
coollabtech(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’d love to take part in your mystery! sophisticatstudio (at) gmail (dot) com
I am in Thomas, I love mysteries!
mascanlon49 (at) hotmail (.) com
Count me in! mcglen8 [at] gmail [dot] com
I’m in!
nicolelford [at] gmail [dot] com
I’m in!
Short turn around even better!
Sudi(dot)laura(at) gmail(dot)com
One more volunteer here. How many more to go?
I’m in!
Sure I would like to do a block.
cyarnell(at)mindspring(dot)com
I would love to join in! I hope this is open internationally as I live in Tasmania, Australia 🙂
chloe[at]deadlymite[dot]com
thanks!
I would love to make a block too!
I’m in Ayuckenberg at gmail dot com
Yes please! djchbf [at] gmail [dot] com
If you’re willing to ship to Canada, I would be willing to create a block.
I would love to help! I’m at knitnlit at gmail dot com.
I’m in please. iris (at) st-tel (dot) net
YAAAAAAAAAY Nancy!!!
I’d like to join up! readerowl at gmail dot com
Yes please – I’d love to help.
I’d love to!!
natalie.erdmann (at) gmmail (dot) com
Sounds like fun 🙂 I’m in Canada, if that’s okay.
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
Came over from Crafterhours. This sounds intriguing… I’ll help!
I am in!
Ooh, I want to play! Please e-mail me at prettyasapicturecreations (at) gmail (dot) com as my blog e-mail will change when I move soon. Thank you! Off to spread the word.
Sounds like fun!
Please include me! Jennybquilt[at]gmail[dot]com
I’d love to join in the fun! ehq at sbcglobal dot com.
I love a mystery–I’ll gladly make a block! Thanks!
mbutler3(at)kc.rr(dot)com
I’m in if you’re taking Canadians!
debbie9(at)shaw(dot)ca
I am in! Asharp004[at]comcast[dot]net
Glad to do it!
Oh yeah!
daniel.scott.rouse at gmail dot com
I’m in. Quiltjane(at) gmail (dot)com
Glad to do it! cathleen [at] quiltmyphone [dot] com
You make me laugh. Of course you know I’m in. But mine will probably be the last block you get back!
Sounds fun & mysterious! I’m in! playdoll2 AT yahoo DOT com
yes please
mybricole (at) hotmail (dot) com
Is this open to international volunteers? I’m in Australia.
Deborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I’m in! Rachael at imaginegnats dot com
Love to join in!
Malora at gmail dot com
Yes please!
klumapas (at) gmail (dot) com
This sounds like fun! I’m in!
catann40 [at]msn[dot]com
Sure! fallinstarlight at gmail dot com.
I’m in! I love secrets…..
julieparrinello (at) gmail (dot) com
Sounds fun! I’d love to play!
aprairiesunrise at gmail
Would love to help! Amanda (at) Threadbias (dot) com
I would love to participate.
e[dot]lewis[at]shaw[dot]ca
How fun! I’d love to do one.
rebecca [at] threadbias [dot] com
Sure, I can help! Kellistablescraps (at) gmail (dot) com
I’m in! ipleadquilty (at) gmail (dot) com
I’d love to help out.
Toni
http://www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com
toni@lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com
If you are shipping internationally/to the UK I’ll play along.
Lisa (dot) cockerham (at) gmail (dot) com
sounds so exciting. Id love to help
I will be happy to make one.Will check withthe other 3 sisters and get back to you on their participation.
I’m in! cori dot ashley at gmail
Sounds like a fun project! Count me in. (I’m in the UK) margueritewiewel[at] hotmail [dot] com
Happy to help! Reach me at catherine (at) optimalplanning (dot) co (dot) uk
Sure, sounds intriguing and fun!
angelger28 at hotmail dot com
This is way cool and awesome Thomas! If you are happy to ship to the UK, I would love to take part!
joanna.kent (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk
HEllo – I would love to assist/volunteer/help out!! See you Saturday in London!! amycav at hotmail dot com
Me please! (Assuming Sydney, Australia isn’t too far away).
maker AT ginevra DOT org
Yes I can do that, I’m already intrigued to see the finished project!
mary(at)emmens(dot)co(dot)uk
This sounds fun! If UK peeps can play then I am in!
Call me a mug but I’m in too. rosanne dot derrett @ btinternet dot com as usual
Prob most of the mad bunch up North will be in as well when they stop the morning gossip!
Rosanne
I would love to do a block. I hope international people (Australians) are eligible. cathpalmer1969 (at) gmail (dot) com. Happy to pay for postage both ways if that helps.
Yes I’m in if you post internationally
I would love to help
tlleech AT hotmail DOT com
Yes I’d love to be part of this! jorobexeter(at)gmail(dot)com
Would love to join, I am in Australia, is that OK?
I am in! cahnnarel at yahoo dot co dot uk
I would do a block
Ooo…mysterious. Sounds fun! Olivia@jusewolivia.com
I’d love to help! upstatelisa@gmail.com
i’m in!
cauchycomplete at gmail dot com
I’m in. I’ve been quilting since the 70’s and I am sure I have fabric that no one else would have! LOL.
I would love to do this. Commented on twitter but thought I would here as well.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Lucky
i will make a block for you.
I’m happy to do one if I can join in from the UK?
louisehorler (at) blueyonder (dot) co.uk
Sure, sounds like fun, I’ll play.
grendelskin [at] gmail [dot] com
Sounds like fun .. I’m in.
michele@quiltinggallery.com
Oooh, I can make one! I’ll blog about it too!
hellomynameisquilt [at] gmail [dot] com
Sign me up 16muddyfeet (at) gmail (dot) com
As I said on twitter last night, I’m in. :o)
I’d be honored to help! quiltylisa (at) hotmail
Count me in. alobsiger [at] gmail [dot] com.
I would love to participate!!
This sounds fun ! I’m in!
I can make one. It sounds fun! I like a good mystery.
I would like to help even though my applique is not so hot I will work at it. 🙂
someyarns [at]yahoo [dot] com
Would it be ok to be an international volunteers? If so I’d be happy to make a square. quilary [at] gmail [dot] com
I’d absolutely love to help.
allegorydarling [at] yahoo [dot] com
I’m in… sounds like fun!
I’d like to help too!
tlclifton23 [at] comcast [dot] net
i’ll help! karie464 (at) gmail (.) com
Word is getting around; I followed here from Ann Marie’s blog, and I will gladly volunteer to help you out.
askattebo [at] centurytel {dot} net
I would love to be included in block mystery.
I could make a block 🙂
I would love to do one! jackipick@hotmail.com
I’d love to play along — Aunt Marti at 52quilts dot com!
Another Aussie here to help! I’d love to join in.
howkin (at) tpg (dot) com (dot) au
I should be able to figure out how to do one.
I’d like to help!
I will make one…
This sounds like fun. I’d love to make a block!
danielle.new2you at yahoo dot com
I’m in…… e-mail me the details please. MQXShow@comcast.net
Totally in!!!!
tammymurphy [at] gmail [dot] com
would love to help, sign me up!
I’ll give it a try!
Count me in. I would be happy to make a block.
I would like to participate too!
Im definitely in! 🙂
Shannon.miller at fwmedia dot com
I’m in.
Jencrutch at gmail dot com
I would love to play along. neenee2 at Comcast dot net. Thanks
I’m in if you’re willing to include Canadians in this project!
leftcoaster (at) gmail (dot) com
Count me in, I would love to help!
Can’t wait to see what this is all about, but sounds like a train I should get on!
OK, I would love to! Send me details
I’d love to help with that mystery quilt 🙂
marika_ouellet (at) hotmail (dot) com
I can do it! abengel (at) zoominternet (dot) net
Sure – count me in for your mystery project.
I’d love to participate!
jackie(dot)k(at)comcast(dot)net
I would be pleased to be included!
Count me in!
Sounds like fun! I’m in for a block.
Count me in!
I’ll help!
linda (at) stellarstitches (dot) org
I’ll play!
i want in! craftytammie AT yahoo DOT com
Id live to make a block Thomas…..what fun:)
I’ll help 🙂
You are over halfway there. Count me in, as long as one little international border won’t stand in the way.
I’m interested! Tsoniki at gmail dot com
I am learning to applique–but will give it a try! I know where to go for help if I need it!
I would love to help you out and participate! Cathy
Catkiz(at)xmission(dot)com
Hi thomas, i’ll make a block for you – am in the uk if that’s ok?
I’d love to help!
Hi Thomas — I’m in!! As long as it’s a beginner friendly block;) erinclairewhelan (at) gmail (dot) com
Woo hoo!!
I would be happy to make a block. My email address:
mamaspark (at) gmail (dot) com
Add me to your growing list. sounds like fun…
I can do it. Would love to be a part as this sound fun.
Add me to the growing list. I like small projects.
I’m interested in helping. 🙂
ceciliayoung AT gmx dot com
Oh. Em. Gee…
This is so cool! I would totally make a block for you.
h [dot] partridge [at] me [dot] com
Definitely will make a block!
I will use the sewing machine a Singer, which has been passed down from my mom. It works great and I was taught how to sew from it. It’ll be a great pleasure to help out.
I’m in, I love a good mystery 🙂
jshen37 [at] gmail [dot] com
Yes please! I’d love to make a block 🙂
I would be happy to make a block…(o:
quiltnqueen at att dot net
I’m in, sounds like fun!
edrin1932 [at] gmail [dot] com
would LOVE to contribute to this mystery project!
muwwae [at] gmail [dot] com
I’d love to do a block – sign me up. The mystery sounds intriguing!
Ok, this is a repeat of the above yes!… my email address is jdqltr@gmail.com. I hope it came thru with my original comment, but if not, I am posting it anway. Thanks! Looking forward to September!
I’d like to take part sounds fun
I’m intrigued! I’m in!
ldpaulson [at] yahoo [dot] com
[…] to twitter, I just found out about a cool community project. And despite not being in any way an experience quilter, I said […]
are international players welcome?
strandkorbtraum [at] gmail [dot] com
Count me in, please! Applique is my favorite 🙂
So much for my Following Directions badge:
casey [at] casey-york [dot] com
OK there are a few slots left so count me in sounds intriguing.
ausros[at]cox[dot]net
I’d like to participate 🙂
I’d love to help.
mollyculley [at] yahoo [dot] com
Oh count me in please.
hadley [dot] 1 [at] virgin [dot] net
What the heck–can’t be any worse than the Farmer’s Wife Blocks! Count me in.
sounds like fun!
katiemehta[at]gmail[dot]com
I’d like to promise good fun 🙂
Marika Hungary
I would love to be in on this 🙂
sonjaquilts [at] mac [dot] com
I’ll make a block – sounds like fun!
Count me in americanmadequilting@gmail.com
Count me in!!
yes !!!
mickey76 (at) mchsi (dot) com
I will do one! I promise to get it done in time o_O.
Glad to help
Count me in! Sounds great. I love mysteries! email is ahappystitch[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love to be a part of this “Mystery Quilt”
I’d be happy to do a block.
hockeymom1788(at)gmail(dot)com
I would be glad to help. Let me know!
Added to the list and all can come to me to save postage. – Candee Ferris, Cheryl Edholm, Andee Andriole, Toni Ann Andriole, Karla Morriston, Fran Bagley, Kathy Barrett, Susan Perry, and Earlene Springs.
I’m in!
hlofgren201 [at] gmail [dot] com
I am in!
I would love to participate!
I enjoyed speaking with you at the Modern Meet-Up and looking forward to working on this “top secret” project.
stlouisfolkvictorian (at) gmail (dot) com
I’m in h2ogirl76[at]gmail [dot] com
I would love to do a block! I have finally gotten back to crafting after a few years of medical yuckies. 🙂 Let me know if I can help – I’ll make sure to actually check my email! lol
I’d love to play along!! cmcintyre1111(at)gmail.com
I would love to take part in this. Count me in.
I’m in! Melissa [at] sewbittersweetdesigns [dot] com
i would love to do a block!!! Yay! 🙂
I want in!!!!
I’d like to help out… johndean76 at gmail dot com.
I’ll be happy to participate. Sounds like fun.
I can help….
Wow – I am squeaking in! I would love to participate!
beckygreene10 (at) gmail (dot) com
I’ll play along.
I’m in.
i’m in! intrigued.
I would love to help you out.
twogirlsandagarden (at)hotmail (dot) com
I’m in!
Sewingbysharon at gmail dot com
Count me in. Pink (at) rsvs (dot) net
Sign me up! Sounds like fun!
Forgot my email.. Sorry..
alliesgrandma (at) earthlink (dot) net
I’ll help … jerseymurmurs at gmail dot com
I will I will!!!
kelleyetg (at) gmail (dot)com
I would love to volunteer! emossett (at) msn (dot) com
I’m in.
jfrank5427 at gmail dot com
would be a pleasure to do. harris7309 (at) bellsouth (dot) net
If you need an alternate!
Diana (at) Taylor (dot) NL
I’m willing to make a block…very interesting 🙂
aw, am I too late to play?
If not, I’m in.
davenjilly@yahoo.ca
Sounds like fun. I’ll do it!
Count me in as well.
rae [at] raevenfea [dot] com
If you’re still accepting volunteers, sign me up! XOXO
heide1972 [at] gmail [dot] com
I can join in ~
:-}pokey
If I’m not too late, I’d love to join! Willakung(at)gmail(dot)com
I’d love to participate. Sounds very cool!
Hey dude! I’m always down to help ya!
Love to be involved!
aubrey at sleepytimequilts dot com
Im in if you need me!
If you need more peeps or have a waiting list, I’m in!
brakmack (at) gmail (dot) com
I’ll give it a shot!
quiltzyx [at] yahoo [dot] com
Darn, too late! Maybe you could make those 4″ blocks.
Was not home and I tried to post all day yesterday but my phone would not let me post a comment. I know I am past the 225 mark, but some are multiple posts, and maybe some will drop out?? If you still need some blocks I would LOVE to make one. It sounds like soo much fun to part of something big and mysterious. buzzcyndi (at) yahoo (dot) com
Sure! Sounds like a hoot.
whoops…address….gregc2 (at) juno (dot) com
You know I’m in if you need me darlin’!
I’m happy to do a block for your project.
I am in. ajordan@rehabcenter.org
Looks like you’ve got above and beyond but if there is room to play, I’d love to be included. Thanks
I would love to be included if possible.
LLfasrn (at) aol (dot) com
I’m in Australia but would like to participate.
I just came across this just now, but interested if youdesire more help!
I’m late to the party but would love to play along if you still need volunteers. Cant wait to see what you’re cooking up. lauriewis at yahoo
I need a breath of fresh inspiration and would love to include a block in your new project..
If you still need help count me in. I would love to join.