Is your UFO stack taller than you?

Have you lost track of how many? I have so many I can’t count that high.

Do you have UFOs hiding in closets, whispering your name?

Do you have a problem child or two? You know what I mean, those that just don’t want to play well with others.

Would you like to have some dedicated time to just finish these and mark them off your list once and for all?

Then, please join us for

End of Summer Challenge August 1 to 15, 2023

This is a virtual retreat, so no packing is involved, no money and no obligation.

Why so long? A week is just not long enough, at least for me, to get much sewing done. I am a slow seamstress, plus I get distracted by Squirrels very easily. You can drop in or out whenever you want. Just a little extra time to finish your projects.

We will have a messenger chat room available where you can visit, ask questions, and show off your work. We have a lot of quilters and if you have any questions, I’m sure there is someone who can answer your questions.

So what do you need to do? Everything will be done on messenger chat, nice and private, and easy to access. When we get to messenger, you can post a list of the problem children that you want to work on and list the stage that it is at, like blocks cut out, sashing, borders, etc.

And all you have to do is sew to your heart’s content, share your progress and enjoy yourself. Hope to see you there!

Oh, and don’t keep it a secret!

Contact me at thepinkquilter@gmail.com to sign up.

This is in no way a complete list. Please note that we can always use a hostess to help facilitate a swap, but you have to contact me first at luv2cutfab@gmail.com. Please scroll the way down for more information.

NON SEWN SWAPS: *CHARMS: Size: 5 inch square *LAYER CAKES: Size: 10 inch square

SECRET SISTER: This is a one-on-one swap, but you will not have the person who draws your name. Rules to be determined at time of swap and same guidelines apply as above.

ROUND ROBIN: A fun way to get a quilt top made by sending it to fellow quilters.

ANYTHING GOES BOX:  Pass along your gently used items to others.

SECRET SANTA:  A one-time swap between two people to exchange gifts.

ONE TIME BLOCK SWAP:  To be decided by the group, size, type and theme.

CHARITY QUILTS:  A selection of different blocks to choose from and then donated as a quilt to the charity of your choice.

ONE ON ONE SWAP: Make a block and swap with your partner.

BLOCK SWAP:  To be decided by the group, possibly 2-3 times a year.  You make a block for each player.

RETREAT BLOCK: Join in on the fun and win the lottery!

SIMPLE SALLY:  Make a project, like a stocking or pincushion and exchange with friends.

SQUIRRELS: Watch out for challenges to be announced such as new ideas, tips or projects.

CHALLENGES: There may be a new quilt coming, watch for more info.

PATTERN SWAP:  Do you have too many patterns?  Share them with friends.

MODERATORS: ALL SWAPS MUST BE APPROVED BY ME FIRST.  All swaps, challenges, etc., will have a FB messenger group assigned. 

If you are interested in hostessing one of these you will need to be a moderator; please contact me at luv2cutfab@gmail.com and we can work it out together.

We are always looking for new swap ideas and people to help hostess. Please keep in mind that unless it is a Secret Sister Swap, all swaps are decentralized. That means signing up and then sending the list on to everyone. Please send your ideas to me and we can work it out together.