Thursday, May 26, 2016

A Different Kind of Swap

Apparently, the Bee Sewcial members who were able to meet up at QuiltCon decided we should have a swap! Of course it couldn't be any routine kind of swap! When I heard what they had in mind, I think I had two simultaneous thoughts: 1) well that's different! and 2) oh, this will be fun! The inspiration was solids or prints: low volume background, with a pop of colour. The plan was to each make a single original design, then cut it up to share a piece with each of our bee-mates.

I started by doing different small improv blocks, which I really liked, but I just lost momentum.



So I chose one block I really loved, and made several larger ones (9" square).



I pieced six blocks together and then .... as directed, I cut it all up.


So I've got 5" squares cut from a single work, plenty to send one to each of my bee-mates plus keep a couple for myself. Once we all receive the snippets from the other participants, we'll make our own creations with little pieces from each other. I can't wait for that day.

Check out #beesewcialswap to see more....
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18 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlMay 26, 2016 at 7:28 AM

    Oh, that sounds like a really fun idea and I look forward to seeing how it comes together!

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  2. MarlyMay 26, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    Another brilliant idea from you, Debbie! I hope you show everyone's results here.

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  3. mumbird3May 26, 2016 at 7:57 AM

    That is really neat! Love the idea!

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  4. KrisMay 26, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    oh I like that idea and can't wait to see more!

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  5. PaigeMay 26, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    What a clever idea! So, you could cut your snippets to share any size? This really does sound like fun!

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  6. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 26, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    I thought this was a fun idea

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  7. Katie May 26, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    this is a really neat idea

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  8. Sarah@123quiltMay 26, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    How fun! I can't wait to see how this turns out.

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  9. Live a Colorful LifeMay 26, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    I really love the looks of this one!

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  10. Sophie ZauggMay 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    What a fun idea ! I can't wait to see the result.

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  11. Marci GirlMay 26, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I love yours, can't wait to receive my little bit. :) Currently working on mine, will share photos soon!

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  12. EllynMay 26, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    amazing concept!

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  13. AnneMay 26, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    So great! Love this concept.

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  14. claudiaMay 26, 2016 at 12:48 PM

    Your sharing blocks are so cute! What a great idea. I love what you started with as well! Please, please, please share what you get from your Beemates!

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  15. RobbyMay 26, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    I like this idea a lot. So looking forward to seeing how it ends up. Meanwhile, tucking this away in my mental bag of tricks for when something unique is needed.

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  16. JessicaMay 26, 2016 at 3:34 PM

    I LOVE how they look cut up AND together! You can't go wrong!!

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  17. Abby W @ColorBarQuiltsMay 26, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Can't wait to see how this works out. Very interesting.

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  18. Anne / Springleaf StudiosMay 27, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    Love this idea. I really like your choice of block and how it cuts up. Very cool.

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