SOS A memory book for our exchanges.

[Margo C.]

If you missed the article in the Newsletter and/or the Daily Blog, Carol Moellers ( community/my-profile/CMOELLERS )
is going to put together a memory book and DVD about our SoTTT and B-R-U exchanges.

http://daily-blog/103-good-advice/14...-s-o-s-project

Because Carol works full time and isn't able to check the forum frequently, please post any of your questions about the project here. I will monitor the forum and answer the questions that I can as quickly as possible. If there is something that I'm not sure about, I'll get in touch with Carol and post an answer as soon as I can. Please check the forum to see if your question has already been addressed.

This will save her having to answer the same questions individually to lot of different people. THANKS!

I really hope that this project will encourage everyone to make their HST projects a priority in order to get them done by the deadlines!

SEW LONG!!!


It's time to record the story of the recent, exciting TQS Half-Square Triangle/Strip Exchange for posterity! We've been asked by a very ambitious member, CMOELLERS (Carol), to put out a call to all exchange participants.

In recognition of the many, many beautiful quilts being created with the exchange triangles, Carol would like to create a book and DVD to document the process. Anyone who would like to share their own HST Exchange project is welcome to be included.

Your project can be submitted by email or snail mail.

Submission for entry in prototype due by September 1, 2011 (see #5 below)
Final deadline for submission is January 1, 2012 (see #5 below).

Email is preffered. Please send all requests for submission to mailto:[email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the project send them to the address above. Please keep emails messages to a minimum as Carol wants to reply back as quickly as possible.

1. Submitting your entry

a. The subject line of your email should include the words "SOS SoTTT/Batik Exchange Project-My Submission.

b. Attach photos of your project (quilt, table runner, wall hanging, etc.) to your email.

Send 2-3 full-view digital photos of your project.
Send 2-3 detail photos showing the quilting used in your project.
Send a photo of the label on the back of your project.

c. If using snail mail, burn the images on a CD.

d. Project information (see #3 below)

e. Keep deadline dates for inclusion in mind (see above)

2. Photo Requirements

a. Full-view photos must be of the entire project (all sides and edges included).

b. No part of the project can be obscured.

c. The project must be displayed in full length. Do not lay your photograph on the floor for photographing. Use a light or white background in the photograph.

d. Please do not stand in the photo or have friends (including pets) in the picture.

e. Be sure the digital photo is the best representation of your project as possible. If you make a garment, try to photograph it on a mannequin, showing the front and back of the garment.

f. Pay close attention to the clarity and color of your photograph.

g. Digital photos should be at least 4 MG (megapixel) but no larger than 8 MG saves as a JPEG file.

h. Do not send sllides or prints via snail mail.

I. Your CD will not be returned if using snail mail. Please send your CD in a protective case so it will not be damaged during shipping.

3. Project Information- Include in the body of your email/letter

a. Name of your HST project.

b. The name of the pattern (commercial or original, giving credit to the artist).

c. The size of the project (width & length). This is not a requirement if it is a garment. If it is a purse send the approximate dimensions.

d. In 300 words or less tell me what inspired you to participate, why you chose the particular design, or anything you want to say to share with your fellow participants. All HST projects hava a story and this is your opportunity to share your story with others.

e. Include your name and/or your TQS screen name.

f. Your city, state, country.

4. Sending your entry via snail mail

If you choose to use snail mail, send Carol an email requesting a mailing address. Indicate in the "subject line" of the email-"S.O.S. SoTTT/Batik Exchange-Snail Mail Instructions".

5. Deadline Dates/Viewing/Buying a Book or DVD/Permission

a. A S.O.S. SoTTT/Batik Exchange Book prototype will be available for viewiing at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX this November 2011. If you would like for your project and information to be in the prototype please send it to Carol by September 1, 2011.

b. Those not able to attend IQF will be able to see a special Smilebox slide show of the prototype book/DVD. TQS will announce the slideshow in a Weekend Fun and Daily Blog.

c. The final deadline to have all submissions for the S.O.S. book/DVD is January 1, 2012.

d. Information regarding when the book/DVD will be available will be announced on TQS in early 2012. This will include how to order your own copy, cost, postage, etc.

e. By submitting your HST projects/information for the S.O.S SoTTT/Batik Exchange Project you are allowing Carol permission to use and share your HST project/story in the book and DVD.

The TQS gand, Edyta, Debbie, Clara, Ritzy, Margo and all the sorting helpers did all the hard work, now it's time for us to have fun and share our completed HST projects. Now, start sewing and get those SoTTT/Batik projects finished, we have a story to tell.

[Margo C.]

This message just came to me from Carol:

Barb Paliatsos (Needleware) asked if the Strippers could be included. I said that would be wonderful. This is a book that tells a story of sharing and making friends. The Strippers are welcome to send their stories and quilts too.

[Patti P.]

Am I correct that for the September prototype, it's only finished quilts and not tops too?

Patti

[Margo C.]

Am I correct that for the September prototype, it's only finished quilts and not tops too?

Patti

Patti, for the September prototype, Carol would love to have pictures of tops, if that's all you have done by that time.
Be sure to include your written info for the prototype as well as photos!

Hopefully the quilting can be completed by the January 1 deadline and you can include new photos of the top and show the quilting!

[Barbara P.]

I plan to have a quilt using the strips from our Sensational Strippers exchange ready for the prototype deadline.

This is a great idea and I hope you all will participate.

[Joan D.]

I finally got this computer fixed what a heart breaking month this is so far. What a great idea for the book, I will try to have my friendship quilt finished for the deadlines. A very special quilting sister lost her battle with cancer this month and I am having such a hard time with it. Soon I will only think of the good times we had but for a little time I am feeling the loss. Without my computer I have not had my SOTT sisters either, maybe now I will not feel so alone. I haven't had a moment to think about what I want to do with my beautiful strips, I really like what is sometimes called Chinese coins, I am sure I will find something. Thank you sisters for being here. Joan

[Lotti D.]

Joan: my sincere condolences - wishing you strength - as you say there will be a time when you'll remeber the good times and enjoy those memories - for now, give the healing the time it needs
know that your TQS sisters are with you
lotti

[Lotti D.]

To Snowladyns- Thank you for sharing your heartache with us. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say our best thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you. It is so hard to go through such a loss. That's what friends are for - sharing the good times and the bad. Take your time, be easy on yourself and remember to live up to your pace, your hopes and dreams, not someone else's ideas for you, or the pace you should take. Let your quilting be a pleasant distraction for you.
All the best,
Terrie

[Lotti D.]

Barb: sooooo cool 8) what a fab idea - thanks for getting it organized
that means my strips are coming to the office with me - so i can sew during lunch...
as i've decided this to be an on-the-go quilt with most of the sewing being done by hand ... hope to get done by the deadline
8)

[Pam D.]

Joan, I am sorry for your loss. It is good that will have many happy memories to treasure in the future, when some of the pain eases. Know that we are here for you. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Patti P.]

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Patti

[Dawn S.]

Joan, hugs from me, too! I'm so glad you're able to get back onto the computer again! We are always here for you!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Carol M.]

I finally got this computer fixed what a heart breaking month this is so far. What a great idea for the book, I will try to have my friendship quilt finished for the deadlines. A very special quilting sister lost her battle with cancer this month and I am having such a hard time with it. Soon I will only think of the good times we had but for a little time I am feeling the loss. Without my computer I have not had my SOTT sisters either, maybe now I will not feel so alone. I haven't had a moment to think about what I want to do with my beautiful strips, I really like what is sometimes called Chinese coins, I am sure I will find something. Thank you sisters for being here. Joan

Joan, I am so very sorry. I don't know exactly how you feel, but I do know what you are going through. I lost one of my best friends to colon cancer last October. She was only 47. I cried a lot of tears and was sad for days. Michelle was a great person. She would not want me to be sad. One of her best character traits was her cheerfulness and kindness. So Michelle lives in my memory and I will always have fond memories of the times we had together. Time will never heal all the hurt we feel in our hearts when we lose a best friend, but as time goes on it really makes us realize to never take things for granted. Life is just so short. Enjoy every moment of every day. I look forward to seeing your Chinese Coins creation. We are all SOTTT sisters with a common bond. It will be fun to share with each other our creations, laugh and cry with each other in good times and bad, and to share our dreams with each other. I hope you will find comfort knowing there is a big community here that really cares. Take care!!!

[Debbie W.]

Carol,

You are wonderful to take on this project. It will be a wonderful want to document all three of our Exchanges. Thank you and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can, so please don't hesitate to let me know.

Debbie

[Debbie W.]

I finally got this computer fixed what a heart breaking month this is so far. What a great idea for the book, I will try to have my friendship quilt finished for the deadlines. A very special quilting sister lost her battle with cancer this month and I am having such a hard time with it. Soon I will only think of the good times we had but for a little time I am feeling the loss. Without my computer I have not had my SOTT sisters either, maybe now I will not feel so alone. I haven't had a moment to think about what I want to do with my beautiful strips, I really like what is sometimes called Chinese coins, I am sure I will find something. Thank you sisters for being here. Joan

Joan, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your good friend. I hope that your quilt projects will help you get through the more difficult times.

I haven't started either my HST quilt or my Strip quilt, so maybe we can challenge each other to get them finished.

Huge hugs...