Monday, November 5, 2012

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 6

I had a fun time this summer testing blocks for the newest edition of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks magazine.


Look, my name is even listed as a block tester!

 

I joined the "tester team" late in the game when another block tester had to drop out.  So I only test-sewed seven blocks:


I was a little aghast when the first block I was asked to test was a applique block using silk fabrics and embroidery.  Block #503, "Bird of Happiness" was designed by Gretchen Gibbons of Celebration of Life Designs.


Isn't this one cute?  Block #511,"Happy Puppy" was designed by Rob Stanphill of Willow Bay Designs. 




Block #525, "Peaks and Valleys" is a gorgeous paper-pieced design by Carolyn Cullinan McCormick of CM Designs.  Carolyn is the inventor of the "add-a-quarter" ruler so important to paper piecing.



I really like this block.  Is it just because it's pieced in batiks?  Block #570, "Shortcut" was designed by Jane Dudley, Editor-in-Chief of Quiltmaker magazine. 





The next block, #588, "Petit Fours" gave me fits.  But it's worth the "y" seams and picky-picky cutting necessary.  Designed by Marian Mapes, this one is sewn in batiks also.




 Here is the block I'm most likely to make again and again, #590, "Little Rescued Scraps."  It would lend itself beautifully to a Leaders and Enders project, don't you think?  Designed by Arlene Neely of Rabbits Haven Quilt Designs.






The last block I tested is an excellent choice to show off a large-print fabric.  Block #595, "Night Blooms" was designed by Joli Sayasane.





Quiltmaker magazine is hosting a 100 Blocks Blog Tour if you'd like to see the rest of the blocks in this issue.  Go here to visit many of the blogs written by block designers.

Quiltmaker graciously sent me two copies of the 100 Blocks magazine.  Would you like my extra copy?  And one of my test blocks?  Just make a comment on this post and tell me which block you would like to have for your own, along with the 100 Blocks vol. 6 magazine.

Giveaway will end Sunday, November 11 at noon.  International entries welcome, but be sure your contact information is attached to your comment!




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35 comments:

  1. How fun. You certainly had a variety of blocks to piece. Would love your Happy Puppy block to come to my house. Can't wait to see the rest of the blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  2. What beautiful blocks you made. I love applique so Bird of Happiness caught my eye. Can't wait to see the rest of the blocks on the tour.

    Thank you and Quiltmaker for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Such a great range of blocks you made... and some would certainly test me! Thanks for a chance to win a copy! Block #525 would look great in my blue & yellow bedroom.

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  5. "Happy Puppy" is so cute! Perfect vor my babyquilt :-)
    Also "Shurtcut" is so beautyful. Purple and batik - I'm lost...

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  6. What beautiful blocks, and what a fun thing to do! I test recipes, so I have some idea how exciting it is to be the first to try something! I think my favorite is the 'rescued scraps' block, because I am always sitting on a mountain of scraps, lol!

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  7. How fun that you got to create these test blocks (and have your name in the magazine)! I'd love to be entered in your sweet giveaway..I just love #590 "Little Rescued Scraps". Thanks for the chance.

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  8. You did a great job on those blocks, Aunt Marti! I like the Bird of Happiness and the Little Rescued Scraps.

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  9. Congratulations marti!
    What fun you had!
    I'd love to enter your giveaway draw please!

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  10. What a great opportunity for you to be a tester - I'd LOVE that job!! I love #590 - I have loads of scraps I could make that one with! And of course I would love to win your spare copy :)

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  11. That could be a fun job - certainly different. I like most of them - probably 570 is top of the list. Thanks for another generous giveaway, Marti

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  12. Great job! Looks like fun! I'd choose Happy Puppy. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  13. I would like the little rescued scraps. Thanks for the chance!

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  14. I really like #590, "Little Rescued Scraps." I can see making that and am currently envisioning my scraps in that block! Thanks for chance to win!

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  15. Beautiful blocks. I am torn between the little scraps one and the #570 Shortcut. Two very interesting blocks. I have a leader ender project always going so the scrap idea appeals to me in a big way...

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  16. Cada um tem um olhar agradável,mas o #588 me pegou de um jeito especial,gostaria de ter no meu quarto de costura como um troféu.Obrigada.

    tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  17. How fun to be a tester!!! Congratulations on the name recongnition. ;) I love Peaks and Valleys, and I have used the add a quarter ruler once (I took a paper piecing class almost two years ago and had to borrow my MIL's ruler!). I can't wait to do some paper piecing again some day...when I have more time!

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  18. I would take any block you may have left over. They are all neat. If I had to pick one, I'd pick the rescued scraps as I could make more and more of them with my scraps.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Mary Malone
    mary and russ at wi dot rr dot com

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  19. I love #590, Little Rescued Scraps the best, but they're all amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. Love the blocks you tested, and would love to get my hands on a magazine to see more goodness. Like the peaks and valley block, mainly because blue and yellow are my favourite colours. However, petit fours is equally nice. thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Love the blocks you tested. I'd love to own your Petit Fours! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  22. My favorite block you made was Block #525, "Peaks and Valleys", I just love the colors you used.

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  23. Love the blocks and missed you at Lake Payette

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  24. Congratulations on being a block tester. That sounds like fun. All of the blocks are great, but the appliques are favorites for me. (mostly because I'm not real good at making them yet.) This would give me inspiration to make more. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

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  25. Well, #588 Petit Fours, looks amazing but your comment about the"Y" is one I can agree with. But that's how it is, fussy and picky are sometimes the road to great beauty. I am new to your blog (a few months)and am enjoying the projects. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

    Stoney
    spirit.in.stoney@gmail.com

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  26. What a fun job, I would love to be a tester. The Bird of happiness is my favorite. I would be scared of the silk too. Thanks. Vivian

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  27. I love the Bird of Happiness block! Your blocks are all lovely.

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  28. I love the cute puppy block. So cute for a small project.

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  29. I'd love the "happy puppy" block. It's adorable!

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  30. I'd love to use the Puppy block as a feature block in a baby/kid quilt. Sounds like a fun job to be a block tester!

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  31. Thank you so much for this generous giveaway! I would love to have any of the blocks that you made! They are all gorgeous! Thanks again for the chance to win!!!!

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  32. I'd love the "Little Rescued Scraps" block!

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  33. ALL the blocks! Such a FUN job THANKS for the chance to win

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  34. All those blocks... and you did such a beautiful job of them. The Bird of Happiness block would be my choice. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
    (supermomnocape at yahoo dot com)

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