QuiltMaker 100 Block Volume 16 Road Rally!

Welcome! Thank you for stopping by and visiting with me on the QuiltMaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 16 Road Rally! 

Let’s start by getting to know a little about me.  The rally is bringing you to my home and studio of Quilting Affection Designs in Waldorf, Maryland.  Located about 25 miles south of Washington DC in Southern Maryland.  Quilting Affection Designs is a small pattern design company owned and operated by myself, Tina Dillard.  I have been designing patterns since 2011, when I took the plunge and gave up my Washington DC government job to develop patterns full time, with the support of my husband and sons. 

I have had patterns represented in both Timeless Treasure and Island Batik Fabrics.  Also, I have been working as an Island Batik Ambassador and designer for the last couple years, which I am very grateful.

Double X Block - Orginal

Well, that’s enough about me, for now, so let’s get back to showing you My Road Rally Block #1562 “Double X.”  The block uses a combination of Half Square Triangles and Flying Geese, creating a very versatile block.

 The fabric used in the original block was from the Island Batik “Drizzle” Collection.  You can play with it by adding any assorted colors and fabric combinations.

Island Batik "Blender" Fabrics

This block is great to work with; you can use just two colors, or you can add up to 5 assorted colors.  

New Island Batik "Autumn Grace" Collection

Design and make it for the particular person in your life.

You can also arrange the blocks different ways to make it a little different each time.

Island Batik "Drizzle" Collection

Playing with the colors will give you different layouts and designs.

Island Batik "Blender" Fabrics with only 3 colors.

Island Batik "Autumn Grace" Collection

There are so many possibilities for this block. More than I can ever show you in this blog post.  So let your imagination soar.

Thank you for coming by and visiting for a while.  I love designing great patterns for you quilters out there.  Be sure to check out my website and check out my patterns.

   

I would not give this job up in any shape and form.  I love sharing my love of quilt patterns with all of you,  but, there are days I wish I were a superhero in a movie to get all my work done. So, If I could be in the movie of my choice, I would be in the Avengers as the “Black Widow.”  She is a determined and tough lady and gets her work done.

Giveaways

To three lucky winners, I’m giving a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 16 that will be sent by me. So I have given you three ways to enter.

 Be sure to read the rules and guidelines below.

Entry #1 – One Copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 16 magazine.   Just fill out the Rafflecopter, below. This will be directly sent directly to you from me.

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Entry #2 – Visit my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/quiltingaffection/ and fill out the Entry under the Giveaway Tab (left side) on Quilting Affection Designs facebook page. 

Entry #3 – Sign-up for my newsletter, just click on the link in the Rafflecopter entry below.

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Quilting Affection Designs Guidelines and Rules for this give away.

• No purchase necessary. Open to residents of the USA only.
• While we hope you will leave a comment on the post of the day because we love comments, we want no reply bloggers to have a chance at winning also. Rafflecopter will collect your name, country, and email. 
• One copy of the Quiltmaker 100 Block Volume 16 magazine will be given away to three lucky winners.
• The Winners picked at random via Rafflecopter at the end of the day on November 17th. Winner will be drawing be on November 18^th receive notification via email. 
• Winner will have approximately five days to claim their gift, if five days pass, the gift will be offered to another eligible entrant. Winner must provide name, address, city, state. 
• Only US Address, please
• Winner will be announced on this blog and in the Rafflecopter window here on this page. Winner agrees to allow their name, city, state to be publicized.
• Odds of Winning a prize are based on a total number of Rafflecopter entries.
• You are responsible for claiming and paying any tax owed on the value of any gift that you win where applicable. Some restrictions on gifts will apply based on shipping policies. This sweepstake is void where prohibited by law. 
• Disclaimer: Giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Blogger, Island Batik or QuiltMaker. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Blogger of responsibility, and agree to Blogger's terms of use.

See you at the Winners Announcement on November 18th.

Tina

Blogger's Quilt Festival 2017: Entry #1 A-mazed!

My first entry for the Blogger's Quilt Festival 2017 is "A-Mazed!". During my first year as an Island Batik Ambassador, I able to start designing with Island Batik fabrics catalogs.  A-Mazed! was one of my first quilts I designed with Island Batik Fabrics and was first released for the Island Batik Fall/Winter 2016 Catalog. The quilt measures 59" x 59" when completed. The fabrics used in this picture are from the Island Batik "Drizzle" Collection.

A-Mazed! 59" x 59"

This amazing quilt may look complicated but it really it isn't hard at all.  This modern pieced pattern uses a combination of half square triangles and flying geese. There are four different blocks that you make from the half square triangles and flying geese units. For this quilt, I used the following Bloc_LocⓇ Rulers Half Square Triangle Ruler - 4 1/2” or larger
Bloc_Loc Rulers® Flying Geese Ruler - 3 1/2” x 6 1/2”. 

Example of the first block below:

Block 1 - Example

This was a fun quilt to design in EQ7.  I would play with the blocks and the colors until they flowed together.  I love to play with colors a lot with my designing, here is a couple of alternate color schemes. 

Alternate #1

Alternate #2

Alternate #3

I hope you enjoyed my introduction to A-Mazed! An amazing quilt that looks complicated but really it is not.  

Be sure to check out the other great quilts on the Bloggers Quilt Festival 2017 at Amy's Creative Side.

Tina

Quilt Stats:
Pattern: A-Mazed! By Quilting Affection Designs
Size: 59" x 59"
Fabrics: Island Batik "Drizzle Collection"
Quilted By: Tina Dillard, Quilting Affection Designs
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner, Intermediate

A-Mazed Reveal

International Fall Market is this coming weekend. In celebration, I would like to unveil my one of my latest patterns develop with Island Batik Fall and Winter Fabric Collections. You can see the samples at the Island Batik Booth. 

Today's featured pattern is, "A-Mazed!".  This pattern was developed for the Island Batik Fall Collection using the Drizzle Collection.

A-Mazed!

The quilt will add amazement to any room! This modern pieced pattern

uses a combination of half square triangles and flying geese that will bring interest to any

room. 

The quilt blocks are designed around the awesome Bloc_Loc Rulers®.

Half Square Triangle Ruler - 4 1/2” or larger
Flying Geese Ruler - 3 1/2” x 6 1/2”

Not sure how to use the Bloc_Loc Rulers, check out some great videos at their webpage.  Try one of these rulers and you will be hooked.  They are a great tool that will help you make your blocks accurate with ease.

"A-Mazed!" will be available on November 1st for purchase through my website, Island Batiks, and Bloc_Loc Rulers. 

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my newest pattern.  What do you think of this design?  See you on Wednesday, when I reveal another great pattern.