Scooter's Round Robin Basics

There are many types of groups and many types of Round Robins.
But first, I think a basic description of a Round Robin is in order.

1) This is a way to complete a variation of the Friendship Block.
2) A theme is selected for the work that will be done. This can be on color, season, floral, modern, country,,, the decisions are endless.
3) One Quilter makes the Center block. They will also design a label for the project.
4) The Center block and label are passed on to Quilter #2. This Quilter adds the first border. This can be anything that compliments the main block, including a fabric from the main block, or it can be a compliment that stands on its own. Be sure and check the rules for the group before adding any of the steps.
5) The block is now passed to Quilter #3. This Quilter will add a 2nd border.
6) The block continues in this fashion until the rules state that you are the “Quilter” on the block. 7) The last Quilter to get the block will select the back and the binding, and will quilt the block. By this time, it will be a sampler/quilt that can be used as a table topper for a display in your home; hung on the wall; or draped on a chair. And, with the names of the Quilters that have their handy work displayed on it, along with their names on the label, this can be an heirloom quilt.
8) Once the quilting is complete, this Quilter will pass it on to its new owner. Again, based on the type Round Robin it is, the quilt may end up with the Quilter that made the original block, and it may go to a Quilter that is non-related to any of the work done on it thus far.
9) Timing is everything.
a. If at any time one Quilter decides not to do the work, not only will the group be shy 1 finished quilt, but all the Quilters involved on that block will miss out on the fun!
b. If you are a few days late in the mailing, that’s ok. Life happens. Just remember that this is set on a time line, and, there is someone checking their mail daily for the "present" you are sending.
c. If you are quick in your work and pass it along a couple of days after getting it in the mail, that’s ok too.
d. The main thing is that once you commit to the project, you must see it through.
e. If you decide this isn’t for you, please be sure to do your best work on this project, and just don’t sign up for another one.

Round Robins can be lots of fun!!! I have been in 2 different types now and loved both!