Moonlight Quilters
Rockin' Robin 2010
Sample of Grid:
This year is a ‘grid’ type of Robin so rather than a row or a round of blocks we will make blocks to fit into a grid. We are providing a 36” by 48” grid divided into twelve 12” blocks. This is the grid we would like you to use to avoid confusion. After you get all your blocks back (in December) you may change the layout any way you prefer, adding rows, columns or blocks as you desire.
You will each be completing two 12 ½” blocks or the equivalent. In other words, each block you make will be in the 3/6/9/12 category but they must equal 12 ½ x 12 ½ ” (this includes the seam allowance of ¼ ” so that the finished block would be 12”.) The squares within each block are either 3 ½ , 6 ½ , 9 ½ or 12 ½ or a combination (3 ½ ” by 9 ½ ” for example) and I’ve marked them for you. It’s ok to go outside your block as long as you do the equivalent of two 12 ½ ” blocks.
If you did not get a packet at the January meeting, you may print copies of everything you need. Use the files listed below.
Packet Includes:
- A copy of these Guidelines
- A copy of the Grid - to accompany each participant's blocks
- Particpant's Information Sheet - to accompany each participant's blocks
On the grid pick two 12” blocks and fill it in! How easy is that? (Questions? Just call me!) Please cross out the block as you fill it in, so we will all end up with a nice variety.
Let’s get Rockin’!! February your starting blocks are due. Bring them in a sturdy (labeled) transport bag/container. No need for a muslin or flannel backing. In the bag/container also put your information sheet and a bit of extra fabric for the other participants to use in their rows if desired. Include patterns, pictures and/or ideas you would like your team members to use or have the option of using.
After that the blocks will be due every other month (April, June, August, October, and December). We will show the newest blocks at the ‘even-month’ meetings as we go through the year. We will show the finished tops (or the finished quilt!) next January.
The Very Important Rules:
- Please respect the property of others – do not take fabric or patterns out of the containers for your own use. In fact, consider adding extra fabric for others to use. This will help tie it all together.
- Use good quality fabric.
- Do your best work. You have 2 months so plan ahead and take the time to make blocks you can be proud of.
- Keep the quilts clean and free of pet hair and smoke, etc
- If you cannot attend the ‘even’ month meetings, arrange for another member to drop off and pick up for you.
- Be committed to staying on schedule, being late with your blocks holds up the next participant and impacts the entire process.
- Keep watch on your seam allowances! The blocks need to be 12 ½” not 11 ½ or 13”
- Remember to cross out the block on the grid when you’ve filled it.