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Row by Row 2016

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Just curious if any of you will be participating in the "home sweet home" row by row this year (starting 6/21) or have participated in past years?

I really liked the water theme last year and picked up several patterns, but still haven't done anything with them. Since I'm new to quilting, it was a good excuse to visit a number of the shops in my area and check them out. Haven't decided yet if I'll make the rounds again this year or not. So far only one shop in my area has posted their 2016 row.

Jennifer

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toolgranny

7 years ago

My friend did one last year with shops around the Seattle area. It turned out beautifully. I may look into this as I travel a lot and I see lots of my usual shop hops on their list. Gathering patterns doesn't mean I have to do it immediately.

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beth7happy
7 years ago
Could someone explain 'Row by Row'?? I've heard the term, even have seen a pattern, or two, but I don't 'get' the concept...???
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Take a hint from Venice, Italy. My wife and I where there on our honeymoon and one of the things you saw if your me and like these things is that every doorway in flood prone areas had rails in which you slide in a sea wall into them thus blocking the water from flooding into there homes. There homes are built out of stone so they are naturally flood resistance and the panels seal it up completely and yet allow complete access into the property as they only cover the bottom 6 inches or so. http://www.tmhardware.com/Door-Flood-Barrier-Shield.html In your case I don't know if you want to do that. If your structure is stick frame built and your house isn't attached well to your foundation blocking the water from entering could place stress on the foundation and instead of flooding your home the rising water could push it off the foundation. Your SS idea should work if sealed properly but just understand that it could cause other issues. Another thing to think about is self adhesive rubber foundation membrane. The come in three foot x 66 foot rolls that can could be rolled out under the siding although you will need to seal the nail holes from the siding when you put it on. http://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/siding/foundation-materials/ac-hydroseal-3000-3-x-66-7-foundation-membrane/p-1444450498226-c-9532.htm?tid=2770800794422192445 I have waterproofed a foundation with this and have had no issues.
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msmeow
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Beth, a row quilt has blocks set into horizontal strips. So, you may have a horizontal row of cloud blocks, then a row of house blocks below it, then a row of flower blocks, etc.

In the row-by-row last year quilt shops in the area had a pattern and/or kit available for their row of the quilt. Here in FL there were turtles, fish, suns, etc. And each shop usually had a quilt made up of several of the rows that were available.

ETA - Google "Row by Row Experience 2016" and you can find the shops in FL that are participating this year. :)

Donna
jlt37869
Original Author
7 years ago
For more info:

http://www.rowbyrowexperience.com/

Each region also has a Facebook page. I understand it's a marketing strategy to get folks into the shops, but the contest seems quite popular in my area. I think my shop had a completed quilt within 48 hours last year.
loisflan
7 years ago
When my friend moved to Arizona and gave me several bags of fabric, she also gave me a row by row project that she had collected, but never started. The motif is Mexican, and the fabrics are the most wonderful, bright colors and prints. She had also purchased the border and backing fabrics for the quilt, so I am ready to go. One of these days I will get to it.
carolnv
7 years ago
Interesting! I've never done a tow by row quilt. There are only 5 shops in my driving area, but it may be worth stopping in to check them out and pick up their pattern.
jlt37869
Original Author
7 years ago
I'm in Atlanta and we have quite a few shops, so the row by row experience and shop hops, in general, are very popular. I also like that the participating shops post their row, so you decide whether or not it's worth pursuing.

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