Thank You, Quiltmaker!

Thank you, Quiltmaker magazine!  This handy tote bag arrived in my mailbox yesterday.  How nice.  Quiltmaker sent them out to everyone who worked on 100 Blocks, Volume 12.

It's fun to see all the blocks together on the front of the bag.  I found my block, Pinwheel Flowers in the lower right hand corner, right over the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks label.

Here's a close up of the Pinwheel Flowers block.  The pattern to sew my block, plus 99 other amazing quilt blocks, is available in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12 - on sale now.

If you still haven't picked up a copy, I have two copies left for sale in the Curlicue Creations shop, here:  Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12.  Get 'em before they disappear!

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12 in the popular 100 Blocks Series of special issues from Quiltmaker Magazine. This magazine features 100 blocks from today's top designers, and how to make them, plus some great quilts featuring these blocks. 

This issue includes my block, #1160, Pinwheel Flowers. The other 99 blocks are all enchanting, must sew blocks, as usual. There is such an unbelievable variety of designs and quilting techniques in each issue of the 100 Blocks series.

Sew News 6226 One or Two Piece Dress Pattern

Sew News 6226 from McCall's Misses One or Two Piece Dress pattern, sizes 16, 18, and 20.

Adorn your self in this classic style dress in four variations. From the Fashion Collection, this pattern is Petite-Able, and includes optional directions for overlock serger sewing. All dresses feature darts, long sleeves, shoulder pads, and top stitched facings. Options include corded piping, front and neckbands, skirt with back zipper, and skirt with fabric band at lower edge. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little ensemble to the office, church, or on a dinner date. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1992. 

Bust 38, 40, 42
Waist 30, 32, 34
Hip 40, 42, 44
Back waist length 16-3/4, 17, 17-1/4

 Simplicity 7501 Unisex Jams Pattern

Simplicity 7501, Misses, Men's, and Teen Boys Jams pattern, size medium.

Adorn your self in these classic beach style shorts and pants in three lengths. Easy to sew, this unisex pattern features side seam pockets, and elastic and cording drawstring waists. Bermuda and short length versions also feature back patch pockets. An additional version (4) can be sewn with two contrasting fabrics. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little shorts to a picnic at the lake, out shopping, or even just enjoying your home. This piece will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1986. 

Waist 28-30

McCall's 5399 Misses Top and Wall Caddy Pattern

McCall's 5399, misses top and wall caddy pattern, sizes 10, and 12.

Adorn your self in this classic style blouse. This pattern features elastic neckline, bow, and raglan sleeves. Can also be sewn with elastic waistline option. Bonus craft pattern included to sew a hanging wall caddy featuring contrast pockets with elastic casings. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little top to a picnic at the lake, out shopping, or even just enjoying your home. This piece will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1976. 

Bust 32-1/2, 34
Waist 25, 26-1/2
Hip 34-1/2, 36
Back-neck to waist 16, 16-1/4

For all this and other amazing sewing finds and quilting fabrics, please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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And the Winner is.......

Michele Breault!

Congratulations, Michele!  You will receive your own copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12.

Michele was chosen by "ye olde" random number generator.  

Michele's comment to the question, "What is your favorite tradional quilt block?" was answered, "A log cabin quilt was the first quilt I made and I still love the block. Cute flowers..."

If you are curious, Log Cabin was the most popular answer to my question, and many of you, like Michele, stated it was the first quilt block you learned to sew.

If you would like to purchase a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12, I have it for sale in my shop here:  Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12 Blog Tour

Hello!  Welcome to my little segment of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12 Blog Tour.  I'm so glad you're here, visiting my blog home.  If I could, I'd offer you a warm cup of cocoa and a cookie.  

This is my block for the issue, Pinwheel Flowers.  It appears on page 37 of the magazine, Block #1160.  At the end of my post I'll give you a chance to win your very own copy of Volume 12.

Let's talk a bit about backgrounds and using directional fabrics today.  For the Pinwheel Flowers block, I used a cloud print fabric.  As I cut out the pieces for the background, I made sure all my clouds were "floating" in the same direction.  You can see here that they don't have to fit together exactly at the seams to get a good sky effect.

I played with the block's background in this version, using a "sunrise/sunset" style fabric.  All these pieces were cut from one fat quarter. I laid the pieces out on a design wall as I cut them to keep them in order.  It only takes a little bit of planning to use directional fabrics effectively, and they can add fun and fabulous dimension to your blocks.

This is the completed sunrise/sunset version of the Pinwheel Flowers block.

You can easily change the mood of this block by simply using different background fabrics.  Pinwheel Flowers seem to glow at night with this dramatic dark blue version.

Pinwheel Flowers on a sunny day can be sewn by using a light yellow fabric for the background.  What a happy feeling the yellow background creates.

In this version I made the flowers three different colors.  Notice how I kept the light, medium, and dark values the same in each flower.  This is a great way to use a variety of colors and still have a balanced look.

What can you do with the Pinwheel Flowers block?  You can sew a few together and grow a garden of flowers - or a whole field of flowers.

I sewed a strip of four Pinwheel Flowers blocks together, and combined them with a few more strips of fabric, and pieced pinwheel strips to make this happy wall hanging.  It's hanging in my studio today, right over my quilting machine.

If you haven't already seen it, here's the cover of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12.  Pinwheel Flowers actually made the cover, along with so many other fabulous blocks - awesome!  Thank you, Quiltmaker.

To win your very own copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, leave a comment below.  Let's make it interesting, please comment about your favorite traditional quilt block.  Be sure I have a way to contact you, should you be the lucky one.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Be sure to visit the other designers on the tour all week - you can return to the list at Quiltmaker's blog here:  Quilty Pleasures.

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas