QuiltMaker Magazine 100 Blocks Volume 7-Unofficial Blog Tour

I am not on the official tour because I am not one of the designers. But I was one of the block testers and was given the opportunity to make a quilt using 3 of the blocks I tested using a new line of fabrics called Home To Roost, designed by Terri Degenkolb, and manufactured by Red Rooster Fabrics.

Here's my quilt before I shipped it to Golden Colorado for a photo shoot.

Now it is hanging in the quilt gallery at QuiltMaker Magazine.

Here's the magazine. It should be out in the quilt shops on May 7th.

Side view and Maddie :^)

Close up of the embroidery in the center

And the back of the quilt.

 This is the second volume I have worked on for QuiltMaker Magazine. Testing blocks was an interesting occupation. We get the block instructions sent to us via the computer and are given 2 weeks to complete. Once done, we take pictures of the finished block and fill out a Block Evaluation form. The main purpose is to make sure the instructions are correct before the magazine is published. It was a lot of fun and I am a bit sad that I am no longer "working" for them. We are only allowed to work on two volumes to make room for others who want to be a part of Quiltmaker Magazine. I am glad that I had the chance to work with them. It was fun, a bit stressful at times with deadlines looming overhead, but very educational!!

Here are some of the blocks that I tested/made!!

Love Blooms by Amy Rullkoetter

Hootie by Shayla Wolfe

Candy Stripe by Jacquelynne Steves

Trendster by Jocelyn Ueng

Enchanted by Amy Ellis

Meadow Glory by Jo Moury

Whirly Zig by Heidi Foltz

Lollipop Lollipop by Amanda Murphy

Between the Lines by Melissa Peda

Framed by Corey Yoder

Flowers Around by Gail Pan

Tilt-a-Whirl by Chris Hoover

So this is all the blocks that I tested for Volume 7!! Now I will turn them into small quilt wall-hangings, or quilted bags, or quilted pillows or????? Not quite sure yet :)

Here's my quilt in the magazine along with a couple others.

And another close up!!!

This was a really great experience and I would love to work with them again! Maybe I will try my hand at designing a block?? Hmmmm??!!

Take care everyone, Happy Quilting and keep those needles sharp!! Martha