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 A said:
I’m loving reds and tans together right now.
Julie B said:
The camper block is so cute. Tent camping is not for me. Formation is wonderful as well and I love how you came up with the design.
Terry said:
Congrats to you and your Mom…what beautiful blocks you both designed!!! My favorite color scheme (right now) is blue, brown and white.
Marnie Pettey said:
Formation…WOW!!! My fave color scheme currently? Browns corals and golds!!
Sandi Delman (aka kwiltnkats) said:
Rolling Along is just adorable. I have been working hard at reducing my black/gray/multi color stash. I can hardly close the top on my tote. Thanks for an opportunity to win and congratulations for two on the coveted cover of Volume 8! Sandi
Barb S said:
Love the Formation block. Currently I am working in red and white.
Deborah DeBerry said:
I really love blues and greens. Love both of the blocks.
Carol Vickers said:
Love black and white fabrics with a drop of BRIGHTS thrown in!
Margaret Andrews said:
Love the little camper and your blocks is so colorful. What a treat to have you both on the cover!
Janie Lloyd said:
I really like the reds and purples.
It reminds me of mountains
Janie Lloyd said:
I really like the red and purples.
It reminds me of mountains.
Bernie S said:
Right now my favorite color scheme is gray and yellow, but ask me again tomorrow and it will most likely be something else.
Jessica Thomas said:
I like the camper block! It reminds me of our honeymoon! I am really loving browns and leafy greens at the moment.
Edie said:
Loved Mom’s retro camper. DH and I are avid campers. My latest color theme, Hmm, all colors, especially jewel tones!
Cindy Dahlgren said:
Love both blocks but the camper is so cute!
Charmaine Pullen said:
Stunning blocks, congratulations on their publication in the 8th Edition and for featuring on the cover AS WELL. My favourite colours of the moment are blues (indigo, cornflower blue), different browns, golds and cream tones.
Pam Pickle said:
Love the little trailer and the other block too !!
Debbie H said:
I adore both blocks! My favorite color scheme lately is yellow, white and aqua. Thanks!
Madeline said:
I love batiks right now, in blues, pinks and purples.
Karyn Ashley-Smith said:
Congrats to you and your mom..covergirls! Must be some good genetics grin
I think I am still stuck on yellows/grays/whites with a splash of XXXX (aqua or red or something with POP!) Thanks for the chance! Congrats on being in the 100!
MoeWest said:
I’ve been buying a lot of yellow and grey lately.
sharon said:
WOW both blocks are amazing. Currently I seem to be in the burgundy through pinks – all shades of red.
Angie said:
I’m having a fling with low volume colors right now, and just for grins, I’m also dipping into some primary colors. :) Both of these blocks are gorgeous.
Sallie said:
Red and tan.
subee said:
Crossing my fingers here in Indiana!
janis t said:
I keep thinking about the neutrals in browns/tans/creams .
Kathie L said:
I’ve always loved and used blues and greens together.
Elizabeth said:
I love using bright colors and have several quilts using all 6 of the primary and secondary colors of the color wheel.
Kathy MacKie said:
I’m all over Purple and Lime Green, thanks for the chance to win!
Loretta T said:
I am into yellows and purples right now!
Cindi C said:
I am really into greens right now! Any color or shade of green. And I can see your block done up in so many different color combinations. How much fun that will be.
Leslie said:
Congrats on your cover-girl successes. I love the blue and yellow combination that you’ve shown for Formation; I have a log-cabin quilt in those colors.
Joanne said:
Turquoise, yellow and coral sound fun!
Lisa said:
right now its grays and black and brown Your blocks are great
Jitka said:
I love flying geese block, so this Formation is right for me. I´m now in fire – this is my current colour scheme.
Billie Kretzschmar said:
Aqua and pale yellow.
Judy Pearce said:
Really like your blocks! Just finished a pink, white & chocolate baby quilt. Great combination.
Nupur said:
I’m loving orange and grey these days! Kinda modern and funky. That camper is adorable!
Debbie said:
Congrats ~ 2 blocks and on the cover ~ WOW! they are both great. I’m using Autumn colors now moving toward Christmas themes.
Eileen said:
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of green, but also brown and blue.
Patricia said:
I’m still in summer mood. Aqua, lime green and white for a fresh look. To be a mother daughter team is fun. I sew a lot with my daughter and we get the best ideas when we work together.
ritainalaska said:
rosa said:
Congratulations,that`s fabulous.Beautiful blocks,Formation,caught my eye.
From Blue,white and now thinking in Christmas projects,gold,green,red.
MaryBeth said:
I like your block, especially done in the rainbow colors. I’m also a fan paper piecing for getting great points.
Mary Hayes said:
Love your blocks. I like aqua, browns and coral colors.
Connie Wood said:
Love the little camper!
Cecilia said:
Red and aqua is my favorite combination right now. Congrats on being cover girls! Both blocks are great, I especially like your formation block. My husband is a pilot and this would be a great block to make for him. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Linda Wayda said:
Love the camper (I am a camper) but also love the Formation block. It looks like a cathedral to me.
Fran R said:
My favorite colors are blues and greens, and I usually throw in some yellow or orange to brighten things up!
Kim said:
I really do love all colors but right now I really want to make a black, gray and yellow quilt. Love your blocks. Thanks for the chance to win!