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.
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Here's the magazine. It should be out in the quilt shops on May 7th. |
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Side view and Maddie :^) |
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Close up of the embroidery in the center |
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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!!
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Love Blooms by Amy Rullkoetter |
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Hootie by Shayla Wolfe |
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Candy Stripe by Jacquelynne Steves |
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Trendster by Jocelyn Ueng |
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Enchanted by Amy Ellis |
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Meadow Glory by Jo Moury |
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Whirly Zig by Heidi Foltz |
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Lollipop Lollipop by Amanda Murphy |
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Between the Lines by Melissa Peda |
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Framed by Corey Yoder |
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Flowers Around by Gail Pan |
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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 :)
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Here's my quilt in the magazine along with a couple others. |
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And another close up!!!
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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