Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 8 Blog Tour
Welcome to our stop on Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour! Every year Quiltmaker publishes an amazing issue containing 100 unique 12" blocks. This newest issue, Volume 8, has a block by my mom and I. And... we are both on the cover! Look out world, we are cover girls =]
Rollin' Along by Kristy Wolf
My Mom's block is an adorable retro camper inspired by our family friend's camper. She used some bright orange and coral fabrics for the camper, a gradient fabric for the sky and a textured green for the grass. I love the white tone-on-tone circles and oval layered to create the clouds. She has added lots of little details like the keyhole, scalloped shades and little bird on the flag.
Block Size: 12"
Block Number: 717
Block Name: Rollin' Along
Technique: Fusible Applique
Formation by Shayla Wolf
My block is a bright foundation pieced block that was inspired by a formation of planes during a flyover. They resemble flying geese, but are stretched vertically a wee bit. I chose a bright orange background and five fabrics variegating from coral to purple. Paper-piecing makes all the little points turn out perfectly, which I am fond of!
Block Size: 12"
Block Number: 761
Block Name: Formation
Technique: Foundation Piecing
I had a fun time mocking up different color options for this block. Above are some of favorites including the original color way. I have a quilt design based on this block that will be in a future issue of Quilts from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks! It is going to fun! My Mom has a couple other vintage automobile blocks in mind for future issues and they are super cute!
Now for the goods! We are going to giveaway 3 issues of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 8. For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post (click the post title and scroll to the bottom) telling me your current favorite color scheme, and submit by midnight MST, Wednesday, November 13. I will pick three lucky winners and email them. =] Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the tour!
Comments
Karen Watkins said:
I love both of your blocks! The current favorite color scheme here is the colors of the outdoors. Sandy beige, the paper bag tan of the oak leaves that are still in the trees and the pure blue sky on sunny day.
kathi barlow said:
love your blocks, bright and colorful. my favorite color scheme is ocean colors- blues, purples and greens with tan and off white.
Carolyn P said:
Love both of your blocks. Right now I am doing blocks with bright colors.
Laura said:
Right now I’m a fan of having lime green in my quilt somewhere and sort of a modern style. I have a rubber stamp that would go perfect with the camper block.
Trish Brownlee said:
We are redecorating so am using a lot of pale purpley-blues with buttercup yellow and soft minty turquoise.
Marianne said:
Like the points with paper/foundation. Interesting blocks
AEKoester said:
The trailer is so cute, I have to make it! I love red, aqua and white.
AEKoester said:
The trailer is so cute, I have to make it! I love red, aqua and white.
Marcia Gilbreath said:
I love that camper! I am a red/white/ blue girl all the way!
Bonnie Larson said:
Love the block. Thanks so much for sharing
Bonnie Larson said:
Love the block. Thanks so much for sharing
Judy Brennan said:
My current color scheme is that of fall. In the Kansas City area, we have beautiful colors this year. Have been sewing up things in the reds, maroons, gold, yellow, orange, tan, and brown. Just love it all. Thanks.
Sandi said:
Love your blocks. the colors that I’m into right now are pinks and browns. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Chris P said:
I have been working in black/yellow/gray/white on my current project. Really like how it’s coming along.
Charlene McCullough said:
I really like the black to grey to white combo the best. It’s so elegant and dramatic. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.
texana said:
I usually gravitate toward the rich reds and tans, but I have recently found myself itching to sew with the brighter lighter colors like the tourquoise/aquas with reds and oranges and greens.
Joy said:
Cute blocks! Lately I’ve been drawn to pinks, oranges, yellows and gray.
Robin said:
Right now I’m drawn to sort of “grayed” medium toned brights — hope to try both your blocks.
Jan said:
Right now, everything I’m working on is colored scrappy, not kidding. I have two new quilts planned and they’ll be in all shades of pink and yellow.
Colleen said:
I just purchased six different fabrics featuring yellow, gray, black and soft white by various manufactures. It feels like home, happy yet soothing. I typically choose the Civil War fabric colors.
Leanne said:
I love the original colour combination. It reminds me of a campfire…maybe it could go with the camper! Thanks for the giveaway.
Cynthia H. said:
Working a new quilt in purples and grays right now…..enjoying it!
Tammy Lyons said:
Love the Rollin Along block. It is my favorite of those showcased today. Love the fabrics and colors you used.
Laura said:
I can’t seem to get enough green at the moment.
Adrianne said:
The camper ‘speaks’ to me! When my boys were younger, we camped frequently. Now, not so much. But, this would make a great block for a ‘Memory’ quilt for them later! Thank you for the idea!
Debbie St.Germain said:
Well, I love color and I love traditional and art fabrics.
I can say, one color you will not see me use in a quilt is pink, unless I am making a charity quilt for a little girl.
My favorite colors are creams, green and barn reds, but I am into blue again too.
I am just wishy washy, lol.
Debbie
Sandy Curtis said:
Karyl McClellan said:
I am in LOVE with the retro trailer block! We have a T@B trailer shaped similarly —with the same round window in the door and single rectangular window. I cannot WAIT to make a quilt with this block! (I might add a weenie dog or two to my block!)
Simply adorable! I’m SO excited for this magazine to come out!!
Lucy said:
Pink – never can have enough pink!
Karyl McClellan said:
I am in LOVE with the retro trailer block! We have a T@B trailer shaped similarly —with the same round window in the door and single rectangular window. I cannot WAIT to make a quilt with this block! (I might add a weenie dog or two to my block!)
Simply adorable! I’m SO excited for this magazine to come out!!
Michele T said:
At the moment I am loving blues!! Congrats to you and your mum for making the cover of the magazine!! Awesome!!
Ev said:
Love your blocks and color choices in all your work.
Pat Wade said:
I love rich jewel tones, like purple and teal. I go for bright colors that stand out, and I seldom use browns or dark, muddy colors.
Becky said:
Lately I seem to be gravitating towards browns for some reason.
Deb said:
I’d say navy, citrus, and cream.
Sheryl B said:
What talent!! Love both blocks!! My color way ALWAYS contains green. And God knows, everything goes with green :)
Marion Kersnick said:
First let me say Congratulations! I love both of these blocks! My color schemes are always bright colors & anything in the batiks!!!
Allison R. said:
I love red, black and white color schemes.
Judy said:
Wow! I love both of the blocks. My favorite color scheme is anything with blues and purples with a touch of green.
Georgi S said:
Congrats on both those blocks being on the cover! At the moment, I’m in love with the blue & yellow combination. Thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!
Nancy M said:
Right now I am into light greens and pinks—a different Christmas look.
GLENDA BOLTON said:
I loved both of your blocks they are great and loved your pattern
Rina said:
Currently I’m drawn to peach and aqua or grey and aqua. Winter hasn’t even started and I’m already looking for spring colors.
Judy said:
My favorite color combo is scrappy. I adore scrappy quilts!
Teresa Brunker said:
WOW!!! The Blogs the best!!! Visual & content, to the TOP!!! My favorites today ; ) include Civil War reproductions… The warm winter colors. Thank you for the opportunity to win a fabulous book!!! Congrats on your blocks!!!
Teresa Brunker said:
WOW!!! The Blogs the best!!! Visual & content, to the TOP!!! My favorites today ; ) include Civil War reproductions… The warm winter colors. Thank you for the opportunity to win a fabulous book!!! Congrats on your blocks!!!
kathy said:
I am a seasonal gal, Christmas reds and greens. Kathy
Donna said:
Orange has been catching my eye lately. I’ve always loved cheddars and any fall colors but lately any orange has had my attention. I like it with any color except blue ….because of a football rivalry. Your Formation block is awesome!
barbara woods said:
I love all the colors except lime and love to make quilts out of fabric
Valerie said:
How fun that you are both on the cover of volume 8!! You might be fooled into thinking B&W&Gray is my favorite combo, since I am on my third quilt in a row in that combo, but really I LOVE color and chocolate brown with rich turquoise and aqua is calling to me right now. Thanks for the chance to win.