Quiltmaker Rocks the Blocks!

Welcome to the Quiltmaker: Quilts from 100 blocks Kickoff event.

They are celebrating the release of the first issue of this magazine where you will find quilts using the blocks from the best selling 100 blocks publication.

I am so fortunate to have a quilt called Fiery Flower in this collector's issue and it even made the cover!!

The block that I used for the quilt will be in the next 100 blocks issue, vol 6 and is called Fire Burst.

When I was designing the block and quilt, I was in the midst of working on my new book Big Blocks - Big Style which has quilts made with blocks that are bigger than 12". Since all the blocks in the Quiltmaker 100 blocks are 12" finished, I knew Iwanted to keep going with the "Big Block" theme and design a block that could be combined to create a larger design.

The center is put together with 4 blocks and sashing and then the blocks are repeated in groups of 3 in the first border around the center. 

Then I added four blocks in the corners of the quilt to tie it all together. 

The fabrics used in the quilt are from my Reflections collection with Red Rooster Fabrics. It is available in quilt shops now. I loved to play with just the reds, greys and a touch of yellow. It makes a striking combination full of contrast. 

You can see the full line of fabrics here, and if you are looking for a place to get it, I have some fat quarter bundles here!

This is a great issue with 19 great quilts in it, and you can win your very own copy! Just add a comment to this post and one lucky reader will get a free magazine.

Make sure to go visit the Quiltmaker blog for more chances to win and see what other goodies are to be found inside:)

 

 

Comments

[Julie Thomsen]

totally amazed at quilter who venture out and give us these blocks. I look and think and never ever could my old brain bring such great things to life. I just love that I get to copy. They say to copy someone is to give them the highest complement. I hope you get lot's, you deserve them
Julie

[Gwen Windham]

Very pretty design and your fabric choices are perfect!! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this wonderful magazine!! :-)

[Susan C]

Great quilt! I love that color combination. Thanks for a great design & a chance to win a copy of the magazine.

[Judy W]

My Daughter-in-law has just received the quilting "bug"! (YA me)! This would be a wonderful first large quilt for her to make. Love to come up with ideas for my or her next quilt....

[Kristi Van Os]

It's so pretty - I love the color combination!

[Judy]

Nifty design--I'd love to win!

[Deb]

What a gorgeous quilt. Love the colors in it

[Carol Barringer]

Congratulations on making the front cover! I love your work.

[Jittina]

Congratulations cover girl! I just love your quilt design, big, bold and beautiful. Definitely something I would make.

[Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts]

I love your quilt! Gosh I really need to find this magazine!! :-) Thanks for the fun!

[Leslie]

Hi Gudrun! Thanks for the great block and quilt design! And of course, the Giveaway!
I read some of your previous postings,
Keep Smiling too!
Take care, Leslie

[jmniffer]

Congrats on having your quilt make the cover, it is beautiful!

[Carla G]

What a cool quilt! I love the colors you used too! Congratulations on getting your quilt on the front cover! :)

[janita]

looks beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win. If it is from Quiltmaker it is going to be wonderful. I don't have any of their 100 blocks books... wishing for one however:) Janita

[Pat V.]

This is fantastic. I already have some fabric in mind...

[Judy]

Congratulations on making the cover! I am dying to have a copy of this magazine!

[Erin]

beautiful quilt, you are very talented.

[Maureen]

Fabulous quilt! I love the colours & the big blocks! Thanks for the chance at the give-away.

[Sylvia U]

Your quilt is so pretty. I love traditional blocks. You did a great job on this one. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Pamela]

Great Job. Love the way you put the pattern in the corner. Good idea to remember for my future projects. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Terry Knott]

Congratulations on your quilt being a cover girl! What an eye catching design-I hope I'm a winner so I can see this quilt up close!!!

[Sharon Lichter]

What a beautiful bold design. I love it.

[Judy]

Beautiful Quilt! The colors are so great together.

[nikki]

Love your block. The colors are great.

[Evelyn]

Love your choice of colors for your quilt!

[Kaye M.]

Your quilt is very dynamic and I love the red and gray together. It really grabs your attention!

[annieofbluegables]

Beautiful Quilt block! Congratulations on your quilt!!!

Please put my name in the hat for the drawing. I'd love to win one.
~a

[Kim B]

These are lovely! I especially love the design with the large stars--reminds me of Hardanger embroidery, which is also one of my hobbies.

[Cecilia]

Your block is pretty and your quilt is gorgeous. I love the colors you chose. Thanks for the chance towin a copy of the magazine. Congratulations on being in the magazine.

[Andee in AZ]

This is a really pretty quilt! Thanks for the chance!

[CathyC in Alberta]

Loving this quilt design. Would like to win a copy..only to save on the pocketbook..will purchase if I don't win.

[Karen]

Your block is awesome. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.

[Robyn Brown]

Thank you for the chance to win.

[Peggy]

That is a gorgeous quilt. I love the gray!!!

[Madeline]

I like the idea of big blocks to get a stunning look instead of lots of little pieces. thanks for your design, would love to have this magazine to make it!

[Jenelle Boxberger]

Fantastic quilt. Thanks for sharing your story and talent. Congrats on being on the cover. I would like to be in the give away drawing.

[Deb]

Beautiful Fireburst. It's beautiful.

[Sandy D]

Your design is awesome.Thanks for a chance to win this magazine.Congrats on being a "Cover Girl"

[Carolyn Howland]

I really like your quilt design. I would love to win a copy of this magazine. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Brenda Hulsey]

I'm so happy that you used the colors that you did! I'm tired of the way everyone thinks you have to use big, bright bold prints to make a wow statement! The colors you used are wonderful and the red is the Wow in the quilt in color and the pattern is the best wow factor! You can see it and it's not concealed by the fabrics! love it!

[Lee]

Your design is fabulous! thank you for the chance to win a copy of the mag!

[Stephanie Matz]

I LOVE big blocks, and this design is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[Carmen]

Absolutely beautiful - I love the colors, the design and esp how you repeated the design in the corners!

[Barbie]

This quilt is beautiful! Congrats on making the cover! I love the quilt on the cover of you book, it is very striking!

[Nancy]

I'd love to win a copy of this magazine! Thanks for all your recent blogs.

[Pat]

Congratulations! I love your quilt and your fabrics. Outstanding cover quilts. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

[Rebecca Grace]

It's a beautiful quilt -- Congratulations on making the cover! I love you color choices. The gray gives just the right modern touch.

[Gill]

Fabulous quilt!
Congratulations on making the cover!

[Paulette Doyle]

I would love to win this issue!! Thanks so much for the chance!
P

[Lauren aka Giddy99]

I'm loving big block quilts! My first quilt (still in progress) is BIG blocks, too! Everyone said to learn to quilt I needed to start with a block, not a whole quilt, so I just made a BIG block (with 17" squares). heh, heh! So far, so good. :)

[Susan]

I'm so happy to see a full picture of it. It was an intriguing design when I saw the cover.

[Linda(Petey) Fritchen]

Your combination of design and color are so showy! Makes a very dramatic statement on a bed which is what we all work for. Thanks!

[KT]

Striking quilt--thanks for sharing! Congrats on making the cover!

[Dawn Hollingsworth]

Congratulations! I love your block, the quilt and the colors you chose :) Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck, Everyone!! :)

[Rachell R]

Easily tied for my favorite block and quilt from this issue!
Really gorgeous! I just recently finished a quilt with red, black and grey and it really pleased me, just like yours.
Thanks for all you do!
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[candace leitz]

Congrats on being a cover girl! Very nice design as well ;)

[VickiT]

Oh how exciting being on the cover! Congratulations. Your quilt is very beautiful so it's not surprising.

[Leslie J.]

What a beautiful quilt! The colors are so striking. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Lee Ann L.]

Really pretty block and design!

[Lisa Marie]

Love your quilt! I'm excited to get this magazine, thanks for the chance to win.

[Lori Mehrer]

Congratulations on being on the cover. Beautiful quilt. Thank you for the opportunity to win the magazine.

[Sandra]

Great quilt. I love big blocks also. Love your work.

[Maria]

Nice design.

[Maryhillstrom]

This is really a pretty quilt, and I really like the way you've arranged the blocks. At first glance, it doesn't look like the same block used throughout.

[Vickie]

Another great design! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine!

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[Kim Q]

Nice block...I really like the quilt too. Guess I need a copy of this magazine!

[Janet]

Love this stunning design. I'd really like to win a copy of this new magazine.