Idea? Burning Man Quilt

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:02 pm

So I was thinking for something that people could do that is easy and free.

I want to take a bunch of white quilting squares and fabric markers. With new people I meet give them a square to draw on and decorate how ever they wish. This would give me a amazing memory of the people I will have met out on the playa by having a burning man quilt at the end of the week.

Yay or nay? Any imput?

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:03 pm

If you quilt it, they will come.

Do it!

Post by **trilobyte** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:09 pm

Sounds like fun. Even if you only go so far as to do it with the camps in your neighborhood, that seems like an awesome idea.

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:11 pm

On a side note, the flying spaghetti monster painting has always looking like a set of ovaries to me.

Lassen Forge · Post by **Lassen Forge** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:32 pm

OMG... Sounds SO much like the legendary NEB... Wow!!! Do it! You will be legend.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:22 pm

>>>>>>> Newbie here virgin burner... Who or what is a NEB?

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:24 pm

it's back in a dark corner in the Bar thread...

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:40 pm

I tired to search for it. Nothing came up. Please fill me in?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:56 pm

finding stuff in that thread is difficult, as best. Which is why I made a special thread, to keep track of the good stuff...
It used to have a handy list of links that led to the never ending blanket, but I must disappear and rage at the cruel universe for erasing the links in the update.

(time passes)

Okay, I'm back. The never ending blanket is a blanket that is in the Bar threads (Bar Thread and Da Bar Part 3) where tired eplayans can snuggle and nap when they need that. It is a greatly loved piece of bar equipment.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:36 pm

Ok so this is a metaphorical blanket from what I gather?

But if I keep returning to BM it would be a never ending blanket!! Lol. Would be fun to bring back every year and use with good friends on cold playa nights!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:40 pm

I'm not sure that "metaphorical" is the correct term, but yes, this is an imagined item that exists in our joint world. Any time you want to go into the bar and get a drink (hey, it's all top shelf, if you're going to dream, dream big) you are welcome to. We have coffee in the mornings, Misa usually serves breakfast and on the weekend ygmir shows cartoons, so it's not just booze. It's booze, coffee, breakfast, cartoons and comradery.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:44 pm

Wait so there is a real blanket at the real bar on the Playa?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:48 pm

We started one, but it got lost.
And the next incarnation of the bar will be under new management, so who knows what delights it will encompass.

Okay, I'm not trying to string you along, but the bar thread(s) are where a lot of connecting with other eplayans happens. So it's hard to say that it all just exists in our minds, because it also exists in our hearts.

Does that help?

Edits in red.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:49 pm

Ok gotcha. Now im not lost. Thanks!

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:47 pm

Ok so I have submitted this to a certain site to try to see if it can be approved and done.

If this happens will you guys make these?

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:01 pm

It's was approved for the site for funding. Just need a bank account to put it up.

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:14 am

You need funding for a few yards of fabric?

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:10 am

No it is 150 yard of fabric. Enough for around 3000 people. As well as fabric markers,thread,backing paper,printer paper and transport costs to and from. I did not figure in cotton backing for it though.
It breaks down to about $1000. Fabric is roughly $3 a yard just to let you know.

MyDearFriend · Post by **MyDearFriend** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:00 am

Dream big! 3000 squares??? Wow!

Post by **Sham** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:32 am

You can also use some great photographs and use transfer paper and iron that picture onto fabric as well to make the quilt really interesting and customize it for 2012. The entry sign, the Man, the Temple and some noteworthy art are musts for a commemorative quilt.

junglesmacks · Post by **junglesmacks** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:41 am

tattoogoddess wrote:No it is 150 yard of fabric. Enough for around 3000 people. As well as fabric markers,thread,backing paper,printer paper and transport costs to and from. I did not figure in cotton backing for it though.
It breaks down to about $1000. Fabric is roughly $3 a yard just to let you know.

Holy sheezus! I stand corrected. I know fabric is about $3 a yard.. hence my original observation. But a 3000 person quilt.. damn.

Just curious.. but who/how many people are going to sew this thing? How are you going to transport it? What are you going to do with it when it's done?

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:05 am

Thats why the NEB is so easy to transport....in our minds....Yes it really really exists, just none of us for sure, know WHERE it is....

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:23 am

pinemom wrote:Thats why the NEB is so easy to transport....in our minds....Yes it really really exists, just none of us for sure, know WHERE it is....

it often appears in Da Bar on Saturday mornings for cartoons.........

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:17 am

I'm snuggling with it now....

Loving the idea of YOUR quilt, TG...

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:36 am

The AIDS quilt probably has some lessons on logistics worth copying.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:11 am

Oh no no no little ones lol the quilt will be added onto each year!! NEB.... yeah it will be real.
in 2013 the quilt will be on display on the playa as a art installation.
I will be driving with someone and bringing it with in the trailer.
And my moher,sisters and I will be sewing it

I was taught to quilt by A Amish sewing group growing up. I spent 3 summers on a Amish farm while my mother was at work.

tattoogoddess · Post by **tattoogoddess** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:28 pm

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:37 pm

That should say "If you wanna make an omlett you gotta break some eggs."

robbidobbs · Post by **robbidobbs** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:07 am

fabric doesn't have to be $3/yd - go through thrift stores, and you can find it for $1 or less. The best quilt I've owned in snow country was made from double knit polyester. the front was 8" squares and the back was 11" squares. it had double batting. Nice!

I realize that this could become a logistics conundrum, so break it down to exactly what you CAN start with and manage, that way it doesn't get on top of you. For instance, the first year is the top, of double bed size. The next year add another section to make it king size. Or something of that nature. Keep the squares uniform is my advice, so it's not as difficult to piece. the aids quilt has too large of squares imo, but I understand why they went in that direction.

Good luck!

illy dilly · Post by **illy dilly** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:07 am

Thats sounds really interesting!
Though, I think I missed a bunch of details somewhere. Is there a link with a detailed project explanation ( or am I'm being retarded on a Monday Morning?)

Are you going to have people bring their Squares then sew them on at the 2012 burn? Like come stop by camp, have a beer and spend 20-45 minutes sewing on their pre-made patch?

Would it be easier if the quilt stayed a constant width, but then grew left to right? Sorta like a panorama picture? I understand that this is not how usable quilts are done, but this is more of a decorative piece right?

Keep in mind, I've never made a quilt and might have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about, and will not be offended if I'm told as much!

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