Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books? Everyone started at the same place, with the basics of the story? But at the first corner, the first conflict, the first mystery you had to make a choice then follow the story that way? Well, this Quilters' Playcation Sew Along is kind of like that. On launch day I solicited suggestions for themes, colour stories, and fabric inspirations. That is my first corner. That can be your first corner too. The next corner will be about a basic shape or key word inspiring our first cuts and seams. Over eight weeks we will have decisions to make, but those decisions will be influenced by the participation and suggestion of others.
On Day 1 these are suggestions gathered for ideas/inspiration:
Roaring Twenties/Art Deco/Great Gatsby
Skyscrapers in New York
Moonshine
Mountain/Woodlands
Tropical Birds
Skiing
Flowers
Maps
Houses
Doors/doorways
Storm at sea and surf against the rocks (Think Hurricanes)
A toy you loved
Space/universe
Rivers
Ice
Leaves
Think of it another way. Have you ever seen an improv comedy show? You know, Wayne Brady? Quite often in these shows the performers ask the audience for suggestions for movement in the story. People shout out scenarios or characters or plot twists. That's exactly what I will be doing via Instagram Live. Twice a week, at 11 AM Mountain, I will stand up and be open for suggestions, after sharing progress, of course. In the end, it becomes a collaborative creative process. The eight weeks will take me from nothing to a finished quilt.
Follow along on Instagram or over on Quilters’ Playcation, where I will post biweekly updates.