The Darkside in 2020 ..... Suggestions Box

[Sara-S]

I could do Mug Rat Swaps. They are within my finite skill set and feasible, in terms of postage from the US to where-ever.

[WendyW]

The PROJECT LINUS - Nope. I'm on the wrong side of the ocean.

A SPRING EQUINOX MUG RAT SWAP - Yes! The last one was fun, and the postage is fairly minimal, even for an ocean crossing.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Maybe.

DARKSIDE BLOCK SWAP - Maybe - will depend on details and timing.

A SEWING ROOM ACCESSORIES SWAP - No

A FABRIC POSTCARD SWAP - Maybe - How is this different from a Mug Rug? Wouldn't they both be small squares of quilted fabric?

MYSTERY QUILTALONGATHON - Nope. My life is currently not cooperating with large project plans.

SCRAP STASH QUILT CHALLENGE - Yes. I make these pretty consistently anyway.

@rubywishes - Are you in the USA? Swaps can be arranged so you send to someone else here, and save you some postage, but the small things like the mug rug swap aren't much- mine only cost $3 and change to send from the US to UK.

[Lisalou1965]

Mugrat swap, definitely; the animal quilt I would love to do but realistically I am not sure I can manage. I am not sure how the block of the month works, but I am certainly very interested. I find traditional blocks fascinating, although I have not tackled many.

[Flobear]

If people - including the designers of the tutorials - find a block of the month a bit full on, it could be a Block of Every Other Month (catchy title, huh?)

Not sure what I'd have a go at but it woudn't be anything big.

[Lowena]

@WendyW  RubyWishes is in Australia..... enjoying early summer - lucky bu**er

[Lowena]

Patchwork toy?
Wheat / lavender cushion?
Placemats with cutlery holder?
Indoor plantpot cover?

@Iminei I'm not actually sure what a postcard ( in this context ) is ? Mr Google wasn't very clear.... enlightenment please....is it very fiddly??

[Lowena]

 How about an art quilt either lap quilt size or bigger..... open to one's own interpretation ? Lots of inspiration online. This could appeal to clever, experienced sewers even if they haven't dabbled in The Darkside, and P&Qers who would like to stretch themselves and try something different 

[wrenkins]

I'd be up for a BOM. I didn't follow religiously last time but I did use some of the blocks for other projects. 
Most of what Lowe said.
BOEOM @FloBear
sewing accessories
Linus (if they'll accept last year's  )
Mystery quilt maybe...
The block swap thing depending on what it entailed.

[Kitten]

I'm interested in mug rug swaps, it was fun last time, would like to try and do a Project Linus quilt and the darkside block swap sounds good also.

[Manuela]

How about another cushion cover swap. It was great to watch from the sidelines and participants seemed very happy.

[RJR_38]

I’ve had look through the large number of swaps my US forum does and other ones include a table runner swap and a pin cushion swap - this would be good for lightsiders as well!

They also do a ‘virtual quilt along weekend’ once a month fri-mon (could be sew along on here to include more people) which is basically just a chatting thread where people talk about the project they are currently doing and post updates and pics etc as the weekend goes on.

[Renegade Sewist]

I've done a blatant copy & past from @WendyW for the answers with a few additions. 

The PROJECT LINUS - Nope. I'm on the wrong side of the ocean. Thought of doing one to donate here but the local Director won't accept anything from anyone with cats or dogs due to possible allergies.

A SPRING EQUINOX MUG RAT SWAP - Yes! The last one was fun, and the postage is fairly minimal, even for an ocean crossing. I believe Wendy on the postage so will be asking her for mailing coaching.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Maybe. Yes!

DARKSIDE BLOCK SWAP - Maybe - will depend on details and timing.

A SEWING ROOM ACCESSORIES SWAP - No Keeping my sewing room accessories for myself. 

A FABRIC POSTCARD SWAP - Maybe - How is this different from a Mug Rug? Wouldn't they both be small squares of quilted fabric? Yes. They're fun.

MYSTERY QUILTALONGATHON - Nope. My life is currently not cooperating with large project plans. No. I don't do anything over lap sized.

SCRAP STASH QUILT CHALLENGE - Yes. I make these pretty consistently anyway. Sounds like fun and I've got scraps.....