Magazine review "Quiltermaker's 100 Blocks" vol. 5

Having not previously purchased a '100 Blocks' edition of Quiltmaker magazine, I was curious to know what was inside, so I bought a copy at my local B&N.  What a pleasant surprise it was!  This is the beginning of something big, so plans are in the works to obtain the first four volumes.

Besides one hundred beautiful quilt blocks in four variations, this special issue, released annually, also  includes Sewing and Yardages for crib-sized, twin, queen and king-sized quilts in framed hourglass settings.  (I also thought this would work fabulously for including a few machine-embroidered 12" blocks, too.)  There are many ideas for 12" blocks including an octagonal-shaped table topper using five 12" blocks and four triangles; a table runner using twelve 12" blocks laid out six by six; a wall hanging using the following configuration:  A B A
                      B A B
                      A B A
or one block on point surrounded by triangles and borders.

The four sections include something for every quilter:
1.  applique (14)
2.  foundation-pieced (8)
3.  mixed technique (22)
4. pieced (56)

The back of the magazine includes not only the paper piecing foundation papers, but also techniques, stitch diagrams, beading diagrams, finishing techniques, tester's gallery in full color, quilting design recommendations for both blocks and all-over quilting, plus 40 Tips for Tip Top Quilts.  (I love the tip for using and re-using clear Contact Paper to transfer quilt designs for machine quilting!)

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and last, but not least....

quiltmaker.com/corrections - just in case!

Plus, if you're a pattern designer interested in submitting a block for consideration in a future issue, please email Carolyn Beam cbeam@creativecraftsgroup.com for submission guidelines and deadlines.

There will be a block party August 2-4th in Williamsburg, VA for classes and sessions from the magazine's staff and the quilt block designers - see details at quiltmaker.com and details for the 2013 block party!

and there's a magazine featuring blocks from volumes 1-4 beautifully placed into eighteen gorgeous quilts:

Back issues available from QuiltandSewShop.com or by calling 877-269-8024
Volumes 4 and 3 are available either digital or paper, but volumes 2 and 1 are available in digital format only.

More from the Quiltmaker's Blog:  http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/2012/05/100-blocks-all-sorts-of-options/


Do you have plans to create a quilt using these blocks?  Please let us know here at RocknQuilts!

It'd be great to make a 12" block to quilt for the SewCalGal 2012 FMQ Challenge!

All the Best,

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New "Quilty" Magazine - Fun, Beginners Projects & lots of great tips!

I'll bet you've heard of the name "Fons" before if you're familiar with the quilting world.

Mary Fons is the editor of a new quilting magazine for complete beginners and for those who are looking for something modern & fresh.  I picked up a copy of the very first issue of "Quilty" at my local B&N and thought I'd give my readers a review.  The magazine costs $5.99 USD, very comparable to other quilting magazines and is filled with thirteen projects to create, plus lots of advertising ranging from Babylock, Fons & Porter, Gammill and more.  It's not overly-advertised, though.

www.HeyQuilty.com is the website to check out and of course, there's a fb page!  

Mr. Magazine has already written a postive review:  http://mrmagazine.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/a-great-magazine-is-a-joy-to-behold-introducing-quilty-magazine-for-the-love-of-quilts-and-magazines/

What's great for new quilters is that the magazine features easy-to-make quilts, color theory, longarmer information, rookie information, Modern Quilt Guild info, essential tools for quilters, a quilter's quick glossary, tip top techniques and quilty boot camp!

Evony Love - you may have heard of her from accuquilt or youtube - is a contributor in this first issue of Quilty.  She talks about how to avoid wavy borders and if you have them, how to correct them, plus offers a Beginner Level 2 Quilt called "Schoolgirl" featuring corner stones and sashing.

Advice for how to locate your first local quilting class is given, plus reasons to take one and tips from Carol Doak on Quilt Class Do's and Don't.   If there's no local quilting classes in your area, you can check out QuiltClassroom.com - the online quilting school.

Tip Top Techniques are not only have color pictures and recommended tools, but also feature links to video tutorials, for example:  FonsandPorter.com/QuickTriSquares

Marianne Fon's is also a contributor to Quilty of the Quilts of Valor Foundation - check these out:  HeyQuilty.com/QuiltsofValor and A 12-year-old quilter   ...and her granddaughter Rebecca Fons is producer of Quilty and a proud, rookie quilter!

Interested in sharing your expertise with new quilters?  They are looking for Tip Top Tips for the Tip Top feature - create a 3 to 5 minute video of yourself sharing your tip, upload it to your computer in .mov or .mpeg4 format - you can even use a smartphone to create your video!  Print, complete and mail the submission form, upload your video to www.vimeo.com and comlete the talent release and e-mail it to rebecca@qnntv.com - this is all explained very well on pg. 94 of the first release of "Quilty - Fresh Patchwork + Modern Quilts".

I enjoyed my copy immensely and plan to get another!  This will be a great tool for me to use with my teenage daughter :-)  Thanks, Fons family!

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Quilt Show! (Quilting by Embroidery Machine)

Please enjoy the 'show' from www.embroiderylibrary.com

Baby boy quilt

Race car quilt

ABC quilt

How to embroider quilts by machine

Twin bed state quilts

Peek-A-Boo quilt

Sunbonnet Sue and Fisherman Fred

Embroidery machines can duplicate free motion quilting designs for a perfect look.

Montana

Kenny from embroiderylibrary.com says:

"Stitcher Lorrie has been emailing me about a quilt that she made for a show in Paducah KY in April. I've been going nuts wanting to see it, and she just sent in pictures!! It's a Montana Sampler quilt, and it features a smashing variety of embroidery designs that are based on traditional quilt blocks ( to see 'em, click the link on the left side ofwww.emblibrary.com that says "Quilts," then click around that category for a while. It's big. Immense. Really, there's a lot of cool stuff in that category). Lorrie, this is stunning! I'm overwhelmed by the beauty, the precision, and all of those stitches and thread changes. Wowza -- congratulations on this amazing accomplishment!"

Safari Silhouettes

Delft Blue quilt top

A Wise Old Owl

John's Wish List

"What Little Boys Are Made Of"

Quilt As You Go method using embroidery machine with batting as stabilizer

Breast Cancer Awareness

Monet-style quilting with machine embroidery lillies

Cup 'o Java wall hanging (I believe this belongs in my kitchen!)

Eighteen little monkeys jumping on the bed!

and I had to share this because it's absolutely amazing - a sheer wedding dress train covered with machine embroidery using water soluable stabilizer...amazing!

I love how personalized these are!

Hope you enjoyed the show,

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For more pictures of items created with machine embroidery, please visit 

https://www.facebook.com/EmbLibrary

Local Modern Quilting Scene Almost As Hip As It Gets

Local Modern Quilting Scene Almost As Hip As It Gets  Blogging from my Samsung Galaxy II while recooperating from surgery will keep me happily occupied.  This is my first attempt...hope it works!    I am feeling much better than anticipated and am so thankful!!   Hope you enjoy this article!