A block swap is a fun activity for a group of quilters. Everybody sews a pre-determined number of identical blocks which are then swapped among the group members. As a result, every quilter has a set of different blocks which can then be made into a sampler or friendship quilt.
"Water is the elixir of life," and the most valuable resource on our planet. What are your associations with this element?
Update for all late-comer teams...
A fine selection of high quality quilt threads for our big IBS2 raffle just arrived from Aurifil™ in Italy!
We are very happy to announce that Stof A/S (www.stof.dk), a leading European manufacturer and supplier of fine patchwork fabrics headquartered in Herning, Denmark, has become our sponsoring partner for the IBS2...
Just to keep you in the loop: Almost 100 blocks from 15 countries have already arrived at our office in Munich or are currently on their way to Germany! As you can see here, we're pretty well organized this time...
Tomorrow is the big event - 17 quilts from our first International Block Swap will be exhibited at this year's Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. If you are at the show, do come and visit us at stand O12! On the first day, Anke and Johann will welcome you because Jutta is still on the road, but will be at the show from Friday till Sunday.
There are news regarding the next venue for our IBS1 Travelling Exhibition - this year's Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England!
We now start a book project featuring the blocks of the 1st International Block Swap! However, to make this happen, we need your support and kindly ask you...
Pour CHAQUE set de 9 blocs , il est demandé:
15 Euros pour les participants de l’UE
20 Euros (ou 25 USD) pour les participants des autres pays
Cousez 9 blocs identiques rectangulaires de 6" x 18" ou de 15 cm x 45 cm,plus une marge de couture de 1/4“ ou 0.75 cm...
