Name Tag Swap

It was great to start a new year with the guild last night! Thanks to all of you who came out and to those of you who couldn't make it, I hope we see you at another meeting soon.

As discussed, our first challenge is a name tag swap. It's a challenge open to all who'd like to participate: newer members who don't have one, those who'd like an update from the older one, or like me, think that the more accessories to choose from, the merrier.

This is one I received, made by Stephanie the last time we did this swap.

If you were at the meeting and are taking part, you should have the name of the person you are making for as well as their preferred colour palette and geometric shape of choice as parameters for your creation. (Anyone who wasn't at the meeting and would like to take part, I will suggest it again at the next meeting and hopefully you can find a partner and make one for each other or simply create one for yourself and come show it off at the next meeting).

The shape can be incorporated in the piecing, be appliquéd on, be embroidered, used as the overall form of the piece... the choice is yours.

As our group discussion last night was about what brought us to a modern guild and many members voiced an appreciation for the modern aesthetic (but didn't necessarily think their work currently fit into that category), maybe this is an opportunity (on a very small scale) to try to push those boundaries and try something a bit outside your comfort zone. How about an asymmetrical design, a bit of improv or playing with minimalism?

And this is the one I made Melanie last time.

You can find ideas to start brainstorming your modern creation here and images of some fun name tags here. Don't forget to think about how the recipient will wear their tag (pin, lanyard...).

DEADLINE: Our October meeting (Wednesday 9th).

And have fun!