20042003-2007Historical
NF23 — Amish I
Hosted by Teresa Drummond
Inspired by the bold simplicity of Amish quilting traditions. Deep, solid colors on black or dark backgrounds created striking 12" blocks that honored this timeless quilting heritage. This swap was part of the NiftyFifty Quilters tradition — one quilter from each of the fifty states exchanging handmade quilt blocks to create a unique collection representing the entire nation.
50
Participants
50
Blocks
1
Nation
Blocks from this Swap
3 blocks in our collection — 3 with original NiftyFifty photos
Completed Quilts
Real quilts assembled from blocks received in this swap.
Naomi's NF14 Amish-themed quilt — jewel tones on black
Theme Colors:
#1A1A2E
#4A90D9
#2ECC71
How It Worked
- 1Sign up during the enrollment period — one quilter per state
- 2Receive the theme guidelines and participant list from the hostess
- 3Create 50 identical 9-inch quilt blocks following the theme
- 4Mail your blocks to all participants by the deadline
- 5Receive 50 unique blocks — one from every state in the union
- 6Assemble your blocks into a beautiful 50-state quilt!
Theme Rules
- •Each participant makes 50 identical 9-inch quilt blocks
- •Mail one block to each of the other 49 participants plus the hostess
- •Use quality quilting cotton fabric in the specified theme
- •Include a signature label on the back of each block
- •Blocks must be mailed by the deadline — no extensions
- •Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of your blocks
- •Use solid-color fabrics only — no prints
- •Black background is required
- •Bold, jewel-tone center colors (red, blue, green, purple)
