Have you
ever participated in a ‘round robin’ in your quilt group? I did and the process
was AMAZING! A round robin is when each participant makes a
strip or block to start and each time the group meets another member gets the
project to work on. As each person has
their own set of skills the culmination of the project is so much more than the individual participant
can accomplish alone.
The fabric
painted hyacinth was my beginning block.
My peers are so talented. This is only a small portion of the wall hanging in order
to show some of the details. The asymmetrical borders, the basket weave border, the applique
and the beading were added by the other quilters. Love it!
When
starting your own ‘round robin’, be sure the reason for doing the project is
discussed. Consider whether the overall goal is to be as creative as possible or
is it to end up with what the owner envisions. For the latter it would be
important to include detailed instructions with the piece. Having guidelines
can be easier for participants and can definitely result in a more cohesive
piece. For others however the wide open approach with support for trying
innovative ideas which may or may not turn out is more exciting and growth
producing. Having the group decide what the goal is before embarking on the ‘round
robin’, will provide clear direction for how to proceed. Enjoy, there is
much to be learned.