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Games Quilters Play
Sometime within the next few months I'll be responsible for our quilt
guild's monthly meeting. Usually we have some kind of a demo or a talk about a quilting related subject. I'd like to "get out of the box" and do something different. A game night comes to mind only I need help in figuring out games that I can relate to quilting. Bingo comes to mind (like "B-scissors" or "G-batiks") but I don't know how to come up with the numbers to be called so there aren't numerous winners for each game. Have any of you played a game that was, or could be, adapted to a quilting theme? |
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Google "games for quilters" and you'll get many ideas. I did this once
and we still haven't gotten through the list. Gen On 7/23/2012 3:57 PM, Twila P wrote: Sometime within the next few months I'll be responsible for our quilt guild's monthly meeting. Usually we have some kind of a demo or a talk about a quilting related subject. I'd like to "get out of the box" and do something different. A game night comes to mind only I need help in figuring out games that I can relate to quilting. Bingo comes to mind (like "B-scissors" or "G-batiks") but I don't know how to come up with the numbers to be called so there aren't numerous winners for each game. Have any of you played a game that was, or could be, adapted to a quilting theme? |
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Many, many thanks to all of you. I'm good to go! I'll let you know how
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I would love to know how this works. My guild will make quilts for
children this year so using the fabric would be a great tie-in. Susan On Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:05:32 GMT, wrote: At my guild we played bingo but we had to make our own bingo cards with 2 in squares of fabric. The "cards" were then sewed together to make a bunch of quilts for the childrens charity that we support. I can't remember how the cards were arranged. I'll check and let you know if you'd like. We played with buttons that we brought for the occasion but there were extra buttons if you forgot to bring yours. The finished quilts were very scrappy but really fun for kids. Have fun. Donna in Bellevue |
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I'm a little late here, but I've been out of town. My guild had a game day
at our last meeting. The girl in charge did a fantastic job, and everyone left with smiles and some prizes! First, she handed out bandanas in different colors. I happened to be orange. I then found the other "orange" people, and we were on one team. They kept a large whiteboard with a chart for the games, showing each team. 5 points were given for each 1st place, 3 points for second, 2 for third, and 1 for everyone else. I hope I can remember all the games! In the first one, each team was given 6 rolls of crepe paper and a roll of scotch tape. We had to choose one person to be the "model", and then we had three minutes to come up with a plan and 5 minutes to dress our model! For example, we decided on a Hawaiian theme, and made a grass skirt and flowers for the hair and boobs! Can I say that on here? By rounds of applause, we decided on the winners! Some were really cute, and we had one mummy! Another game was a relay race. We lined up by team and on a GO signal, the first person on each team went to a table where there were needles and a single, 6 " length of thread per team. They had to thread the needle and return to the line. Then the second person had to add a second needle to the same piece of thread, and on and on. If any needle fell off, it had to be replaced by the person who dropped it! The first team done was the winner. In another game, each team was given two strips of fabric (36" long) sewn together lengthwise. They were about 3 inches wide each. We were also given a seam ripper (99 cent variety). The object was to see which team could "unsew" the most. There could be no holes and no little pieces of thread showing. Also, they blew a horn every minute and we had to pass the ripper on to the next person. In other words, one person couldn't do all the ripping (unless they did it in under 1 minute). The others "picked" the threads off. Another one. This was done on an individual basis; not a team. We all had to stand, and then sit down if we were "guilty" of certain things. Like...sewing a pin into a quilt, or melting an iron shape into the carpeting in your sewing room, or cutting your pattern pieces too small, etc., etc. The last lady standing won a prize. Also, they had a poem something about a well dressed quilter. It, too, was an individual game. Certain things were called out with a number of points. For example, you got 2 points for each button you had on your clothing, or 4 points if you had green eyes. Other things we a red top, pearls, sandals, earrings, etc. etc. Each person had a piece of paper to keep track of their points "on the honor system". And, I think the last one was Quilting Jeopardy. I don't know where they got the buzzers, but there was a different color buzzer for each team, and only one team could buzz in at a time. I did the "buzzing" for our team. Then they showed slides with either questions or pictures, and the first team to buzz in with the correct answer got a point. If they had the wrong answer, they lost a point. We went through about 40 questions, and it was tough! Anyway, my team won with the most points, so each of us got a crown and a $20 gift certificate to JoAnn's. If you're interested in any of these and need more information, just let me know! -- Alice in PA http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu "Twila P" wrote in message ... Sometime within the next few months I'll be responsible for our quilt guild's monthly meeting. Usually we have some kind of a demo or a talk about a quilting related subject. I'd like to "get out of the box" and do something different. A game night comes to mind only I need help in figuring out games that I can relate to quilting. Bingo comes to mind (like "B-scissors" or "G-batiks") but I don't know how to come up with the numbers to be called so there aren't numerous winners for each game. Have any of you played a game that was, or could be, adapted to a quilting theme? |
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Alice, I would love to have more details about your guild game night. I'm
co-chairing programs for my guild and I have booked speakers all the way thru April of 2014, but I booked a really pricey speaker in January of 2014, so I'd love to have something fun, like a game night, to help keep the budget balanced! I know our guild has Quilto in their storage room, but every time someone brings up Quilto, I hear a collective groan. Must have all happened before my time, because I have never played Quilto. The games you mentioned sound like a lot of fun! Pauline Northern California "Alice in PA" wrote in message ... I'm a little late here, but I've been out of town. My guild had a game day at our last meeting. The girl in charge did a fantastic job, and everyone left with smiles and some prizes! First, she handed out bandanas in different colors. I happened to be orange. I then found the other "orange" people, and we were on one team. They kept a large whiteboard with a chart for the games, showing each team. 5 points were given for each 1st place, 3 points for second, 2 for third, and 1 for everyone else. I hope I can remember all the games! In the first one, each team was given 6 rolls of crepe paper and a roll of scotch tape. We had to choose one person to be the "model", and then we had three minutes to come up with a plan and 5 minutes to dress our model! For example, we decided on a Hawaiian theme, and made a grass skirt and flowers for the hair and boobs! Can I say that on here? By rounds of applause, we decided on the winners! Some were really cute, and we had one mummy! Another game was a relay race. We lined up by team and on a GO signal, the first person on each team went to a table where there were needles and a single, 6 " length of thread per team. They had to thread the needle and return to the line. Then the second person had to add a second needle to the same piece of thread, and on and on. If any needle fell off, it had to be replaced by the person who dropped it! The first team done was the winner. In another game, each team was given two strips of fabric (36" long) sewn together lengthwise. They were about 3 inches wide each. We were also given a seam ripper (99 cent variety). The object was to see which team could "unsew" the most. There could be no holes and no little pieces of thread showing. Also, they blew a horn every minute and we had to pass the ripper on to the next person. In other words, one person couldn't do all the ripping (unless they did it in under 1 minute). The others "picked" the threads off. Another one. This was done on an individual basis; not a team. We all had to stand, and then sit down if we were "guilty" of certain things. Like...sewing a pin into a quilt, or melting an iron shape into the carpeting in your sewing room, or cutting your pattern pieces too small, etc., etc. The last lady standing won a prize. Also, they had a poem something about a well dressed quilter. It, too, was an individual game. Certain things were called out with a number of points. For example, you got 2 points for each button you had on your clothing, or 4 points if you had green eyes. Other things we a red top, pearls, sandals, earrings, etc. etc. Each person had a piece of paper to keep track of their points "on the honor system". And, I think the last one was Quilting Jeopardy. I don't know where they got the buzzers, but there was a different color buzzer for each team, and only one team could buzz in at a time. I did the "buzzing" for our team. Then they showed slides with either questions or pictures, and the first team to buzz in with the correct answer got a point. If they had the wrong answer, they lost a point. We went through about 40 questions, and it was tough! Anyway, my team won with the most points, so each of us got a crown and a $20 gift certificate to JoAnn's. If you're interested in any of these and need more information, just let me know! -- Alice in PA http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu "Twila P" wrote in message ... Sometime within the next few months I'll be responsible for our quilt guild's monthly meeting. Usually we have some kind of a demo or a talk about a quilting related subject. I'd like to "get out of the box" and do something different. A game night comes to mind only I need help in figuring out games that I can relate to quilting. Bingo comes to mind (like "B-scissors" or "G-batiks") but I don't know how to come up with the numbers to be called so there aren't numerous winners for each game. Have any of you played a game that was, or could be, adapted to a quilting theme? |
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Pauline,
You can email me at: abonnell @ ptd . net (leave out the spaces) I'll try to help you out! -- Alice in PA http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu "Pauline" wrote in message ... Alice, I would love to have more details about your guild game night. I'm co-chairing programs for my guild and I have booked speakers all the way thru April of 2014, but I booked a really pricey speaker in January of 2014, so I'd love to have something fun, like a game night, to help keep the budget balanced! I know our guild has Quilto in their storage room, but every time someone brings up Quilto, I hear a collective groan. Must have all happened before my time, because I have never played Quilto. The games you mentioned sound like a lot of fun! Pauline Northern California "Alice in PA" wrote in message ... I'm a little late here, but I've been out of town. My guild had a game day at our last meeting. The girl in charge did a fantastic job, and everyone left with smiles and some prizes! First, she handed out bandanas in different colors. I happened to be orange. I then found the other "orange" people, and we were on one team. They kept a large whiteboard with a chart for the games, showing each team. 5 points were given for each 1st place, 3 points for second, 2 for third, and 1 for everyone else. I hope I can remember all the games! In the first one, each team was given 6 rolls of crepe paper and a roll of scotch tape. We had to choose one person to be the "model", and then we had three minutes to come up with a plan and 5 minutes to dress our model! For example, we decided on a Hawaiian theme, and made a grass skirt and flowers for the hair and boobs! Can I say that on here? By rounds of applause, we decided on the winners! Some were really cute, and we had one mummy! Another game was a relay race. We lined up by team and on a GO signal, the first person on each team went to a table where there were needles and a single, 6 " length of thread per team. They had to thread the needle and return to the line. Then the second person had to add a second needle to the same piece of thread, and on and on. If any needle fell off, it had to be replaced by the person who dropped it! The first team done was the winner. In another game, each team was given two strips of fabric (36" long) sewn together lengthwise. They were about 3 inches wide each. We were also given a seam ripper (99 cent variety). The object was to see which team could "unsew" the most. There could be no holes and no little pieces of thread showing. Also, they blew a horn every minute and we had to pass the ripper on to the next person. In other words, one person couldn't do all the ripping (unless they did it in under 1 minute). The others "picked" the threads off. Another one. This was done on an individual basis; not a team. We all had to stand, and then sit down if we were "guilty" of certain things. Like...sewing a pin into a quilt, or melting an iron shape into the carpeting in your sewing room, or cutting your pattern pieces too small, etc., etc. The last lady standing won a prize. Also, they had a poem something about a well dressed quilter. It, too, was an individual game. Certain things were called out with a number of points. For example, you got 2 points for each button you had on your clothing, or 4 points if you had green eyes. Other things we a red top, pearls, sandals, earrings, etc. etc. Each person had a piece of paper to keep track of their points "on the honor system". And, I think the last one was Quilting Jeopardy. I don't know where they got the buzzers, but there was a different color buzzer for each team, and only one team could buzz in at a time. I did the "buzzing" for our team. Then they showed slides with either questions or pictures, and the first team to buzz in with the correct answer got a point. If they had the wrong answer, they lost a point. We went through about 40 questions, and it was tough! Anyway, my team won with the most points, so each of us got a crown and a $20 gift certificate to JoAnn's. If you're interested in any of these and need more information, just let me know! -- Alice in PA http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu "Twila P" wrote in message ... Sometime within the next few months I'll be responsible for our quilt guild's monthly meeting. Usually we have some kind of a demo or a talk about a quilting related subject. I'd like to "get out of the box" and do something different. A game night comes to mind only I need help in figuring out games that I can relate to quilting. Bingo comes to mind (like "B-scissors" or "G-batiks") but I don't know how to come up with the numbers to be called so there aren't numerous winners for each game. Have any of you played a game that was, or could be, adapted to a quilting theme? |
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My guild always has one less expensive meeting called a Gadget Night.
It sometimes takes a little arm twisting but find at least six members to prepare a ten minute presentation on some new gadget (or technique) they love. Create demonstration stations around the outside of the room. As members enter that night they draw a number which tells them at which table to start. Once the business portion of the meeting is over members gather around their starting station. The presentations must be short because in ten minutes a bell is rung and members move clockwise to the next station. Each presenter is given $10 toward materials for their demonstration. This is also a good mixer time. Susan On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:53:10 -0700, "Pauline" wrote: Alice, I would love to have more details about your guild game night. I'm co-chairing programs for my guild and I have booked speakers all the way thru April of 2014, but I booked a really pricey speaker in January of 2014, so I'd love to have something fun, like a game night, to help keep the budget balanced! I know our guild has Quilto in their storage room, but every time someone brings up Quilto, I hear a collective groan. Must have all happened before my time, because I have never played Quilto. The games you mentioned sound like a lot of fun! Pauline Northern California "Alice in PA" wrote in message .. . I'm a little late here, but I've been out of town. My guild had a game day at our last meeting. The girl in charge did a fantastic job, and everyone left with smiles and some prizes! First, she handed out bandanas in different colors. I happened to be orange. I then found the other "orange" people, and we were on one team. They kept a large whiteboard with a chart for the games, showing each team. 5 points were given for each 1st place, 3 points for second, 2 for third, and 1 for everyone else. I hope I can remember all the games! In the first one, each team was given 6 rolls of crepe paper and a roll of scotch tape. We had to choose one person to be the "model", and then we had three minutes to come up with a plan and 5 minutes to dress our model! For example, we decided on a Hawaiian theme, and made a grass skirt and flowers for the hair and boobs! Can I say that on here? By rounds of applause, we decided on the winners! Some were really cute, and we had one mummy! Another game was a relay race. We lined up by team and on a GO signal, the first person on each team went to a table where there were needles and a single, 6 " length of thread per team. They had to thread the needle and return to the line. Then the second person had to add a second needle to the same piece of thread, and on and on. If any needle fell off, it had to be replaced by the person who dropped it! The first team done was the winner. In another game, each team was given two strips of fabric (36" long) sewn together lengthwise. They were about 3 inches wide each. We were also given a seam ripper (99 cent variety). The object was to see which team could "unsew" the most. There could be no holes and no little pieces of thread showing. Also, they blew a horn every minute and we had to pass the ripper on to the next person. In other words, one person couldn't do all the ripping (unless they did it in under 1 minute). The others "picked" the threads off. Another one. This was done on an individual basis; not a team. We all had to stand, and then sit down if we were "guilty" of certain things. Like...sewing a pin into a quilt, or melting an iron shape into the carpeting in your sewing room, or cutting your pattern pieces too small, etc., etc. The last lady standing won a prize. Also, they had a poem something about a well dressed quilter. It, too, was an individual game. Certain things were called out with a number of points. For example, you got 2 points for each button you had on your clothing, or 4 points if you had green eyes. Other things we a red top, pearls, sandals, earrings, etc. etc. Each person had a piece of paper to keep track of their points "on the honor system". And, I think the last one was Quilting Jeopardy. I don't know where they got the buzzers, but there was a different color buzzer for each team, and only one team could buzz in at a time. I did the "buzzing" for our team. Then they showed slides with either questions or pictures, and the first team to buzz in with the correct answer got a point. If they had the wrong answer, they lost a point. We went through about 40 questions, and it was tough! Anyway, my team won with the most points, so each of us got a crown and a $20 gift certificate to JoAnn's. If you're interested in any of these and need more information, just let me know! |
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