Bee’s helping Bee’s
On Tuesdays when I was finishing up my bee blocks for this
month I started to think back to another bee I was in last year were only 2
people sent me blocks. It happens, life gets in the way or people get in over
their sewing heads and drop out never to be heard from again. This of course
got me thinking even more....how many fellow bees’ are out the missing blocks.
Do they make the remaining blocks themselves or like me have orphan blocks
sitting around. By now the little hamster in my head was getting a real work
out and just as the little guy was about to give in a light bulb went off.
Bee’s helping Bee’s!
So here is the site.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/beeshelpingbees/
**** You don't have to be in a bee to take part. Like making blocks and what to help out. feel free to join. Have a quilt that you need help finishing. Feel free to join too! this is all about helping people turn those orphan blocks into quilts******
**** You don't have to be in a bee to take part. Like making blocks and what to help out. feel free to join. Have a quilt that you need help finishing. Feel free to join too! this is all about helping people turn those orphan blocks into quilts******
Here is what you have to do
1. Click on the link above and join the group
2. Open a discussion thread and post a pic of block you had requested a long with a tutorial on how to make the block, colour requirements and any other information you feel is relevant to making the block. Then you post the number of blocks you are missing.
Post what kind of blocks you would be able to help someone out with
2. Open a discussion thread and post a pic of block you had requested a long with a tutorial on how to make the block, colour requirements and any other information you feel is relevant to making the block. Then you post the number of blocks you are missing.
Post what kind of blocks you would be able to help someone out with
Other bee’s that have joined the site looking for help can
then peruse through the pics/threads and see which blocks they would like to
help out with. Once you have linked up
with someone or a few someone’s and made arrangements to get blocks done your
blocks will be marked as DONE and removed from the group. The thread will
remain open so you and your new helper bee’s can communicate.
Now here is
all the fine print
If you are
posting blocks you are missing you must at least make one other block for
someone else in the group. If this doesn’t happen you will be removed from the group
Once someone
has agreed to make blocks for you whether they actually make them or not is a
risk you have to take I will not be hunting down “missing blocks”. If someone
does agree to make blocks and then is a no show they will be removed from the
group. In this case you can repost your blocks.
All time
limits are for you to decided
If you would like to take part here is the button to put on your blog
I hope a few of you decided to come and take part!
I hope a few of you decided to come and take part!
I meant to tell you before - love the new spring look to your blog! I don't join bees - BUT I love to make blocks, so if some one really gets stuck with no takers - I am so willing to do up some blocks. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I hope you come and join us!
DeleteWhat a clever idea. I don't join bees either, mainly cos, living in the UK, the postage can work out very expensive for everyone.
ReplyDeleteNeato! I really try to stay local and contribute to groups in my area, but I'll keep my eyes open if something pops up I can help with, I just might. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a GREAT idea, especially for those who may not want the total commitment of an entire bee but want to do something different & help out at the same time. Postage probably wouldn't be too much for most folks as it's likely to only be a few blocks. I assume we'll operate on the honor system (Must do one to get a reciprocation) but one other question comes to mind: You won't be responsible for chasing up missing blocks (totally understandably) but what will a person do if they have someone who doesn't follow through?
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea! You are so great to think of this and make it happen. I am going to check it out.
ReplyDeleteOk, I joined and I posted the button on my blog. Question: What if I have fabric for my blocks that I would happily send out? I'm just worried about not getting it back which has already happened a couple of times to me...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! The ingenuity and thoughtfulness of quilters is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I hope it really helps people getting those quilts done. Love the new look too.
ReplyDeleteOh i found this button over at What the Bobbin and was intrigued. What a snappy idea. I know plenty of gals who have been stung by the no-show blocks. But most other quilter s are willing to help out. I will spread the word about your group.
ReplyDeleteI added your button to my blog. If you would like to do a guest blog post to promote this let me know....
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