Color My World by Wendy Williams
I travel the path of life as a quilter gathering impressions of the places I go to and all the details that bring those places to life. Here in Color My world, you can share my world travelling the roads through cities, neighbourhoods, and streets that are universal to us all.
I have chosen 4 iconic skyscrapers that represent the diversity of our world and have meanings and memories of our travels whether they are in real life or through images in photos.
I have created a round setting for the houses and buildings which is a theme that I keep revisiting. The round shape appeals to me in that it is representative of our world but also the design element of the curve softens the sharp lines that the houses and buildings create. The circle makes an interesting path for the eye to follow as it works its way around the quilt. I enjoy designing quilts that keep the viewers interest. I first used this in my quilt ‘Round the Garden’ which is possibly the quilt that I am best known for. I have reused the circular design in ‘Over the Hill’ and another recent quilt called ‘Full Circle’. Many of my quilts feature wool or wool felt applique however I also love to make sampler quilts which lend themselves to block of the month quilts, for me it is all about my love of color and design.
The roads add more repetition to the design which also adds a calming feature adding contrast to all the solid bright color. The mariner’s compass was a fitting inclusion in the centre and the cool lightness and brightness of the blue draws your attention to the centre and invites the eye to continue to explore.
I chose to make this quilt with houses and buildings using foundation piecing. I love the accuracy of this method and with freezer paper, it is so much more user friendly than having to have a pattern for each piece and then the loathsome task of ripping away the paper when the blocks are completed.
I fell in love with Marcia Derse fabrics a few years ago and when Windham released her ‘Art History’ range with the beautiful shot cotton colors, I knew I had to use it somewhere. It is such a joy to play with the colours in each block and notice how the colors change depending on how we group together. This colour play gives the maker a chance to explore color and its relationships with other hues.
The muted, painted design for the background is an interesting contrast to all the solid colour, it adds an unexpected splash of pattern which allows the solid colors to take centre stage. I love the randomness of the pattern which allows it to blend beautifully when used in either small or large pieces and somehow becomes a neutral with a bit of extra punch and fun.
Two backgrounds for the quilt are available:
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Afternoon Delight was one of Sue Garman's favorite patterns. This wonderfully scrappy quilt is truly a delight to make with its combination of simple appliqué blocks and Double Nine-Patch blocks, and modified Shoo Fly blocks. Each month you will work on pieced and appliquéd blocks, and in the final month, you will assemble the blocks and add the outer border. The finished quilt measures approximately 86 1/2" square.
Each kit includes 37 fabrics for the center quilt blocks. There are four options for the border color- cadet blue, greige, red, or you can purchase the kit with no border and use your own fabric.
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Join us on a TQS exclusive 12-month creative journey with Becky Goldsmith as we bring you "Sizzle," a stunning quilt designed especially for TQS. A spectacular quilt featuring nine paper-pieced medallions surrounded by a border of Becky's signature striking appliqué.
Becky has been fascinated by circular designs for as long as she can remember and, even though she loves appliqué, she was in the mood to make a pieced quilt. The designs started with diamonds and grew from there. She sewed on foundation papers for greater accuracy.
Each month we will provide photos, detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, and full-size patterns. Becky has also created a selection of "how-to" videos to guide you along the way.
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Join us on a TQS exclusive 12-month creative journey along America’s backcountry roads as we bring you "The Patchwork Barn Quilt," a fabulous quilt designed especially for TQS by Edyta Sitar. A spectacular medallion quilt featuring a barn nestled amongst rows of ‘crops’ (blocks). Edyta’s design inspiration was the result of observing the painted quilt blocks on the side of barns as she traveled across the country.
Known for her love of colorfully elegant scrap quilts, Edyta has this time, used her magic touch by combining a wide variety of blue and cream fabrics set against a creamy background. The resulting design is a stunning, but quieter scrap quilt that is sure to be a family favorite for generations to come. Each month we will provide photos, detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, and full-size patterns.
Our 2018 Block of the month The Patchwork Barn Quilt in the Blue Sky color way has officially sold out!
To purchase The Patchwork Barn Quilt in the soothing blues, sweetheart pinks and chestnut browns of Edyta's Crystal Farm Collection, click here.
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Made by Carolyn Hock
Quilted by Angela Walters
Join us on a new 12-month journey as we bring you bring you another spectacular quilt designed especially for TQS by Sue Garman (click here to learn more about Sue). The 2017 TQS BOM Halo Medallion Quilt features a stunning variation of a feathered star surrounded by multiple scrappy borders. As icing on the cake she has included flying geese rings and delectable mountain blocks. Once again Sue has created a quilt for you that is sure to be a family heirloom in your home.
This quilt will increase your skills and Sue promises that, while it may appear daunting, if you follow her instructions you will achieve success. And who better to share this journey than TQS member Carolyn Hock. Carolyn has made not one, but three Sue Garman BOMs. She says that Block-of-the-Month quilts are the best way to build your skills as a quilter. Each month, in addition to downloading the pattern directions for a portion of the quilt, Carolyn will be there with video lessons to share tips and tricks for your precision piecing.
The Halo Medallion Quilt finishes at 86” x 86”.
***THE BOM PATTERN (A $90 VALUE) IS A FREE STAR MEMBER BONUS***
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By Lessa SiegeleMade by Anita Fraser-Day
Quilted by Connie Potter
Join us on a TQS exclusive 12-month historic journey recreating the historic Rajah Quilt, sewn by women convicts on board the ship Rajah traveling from England on April 1841 to the penal colony of Van Diemen's Land-now known as Tasmania. The original quilt measured at approximately 128" x 128", but Lessa recreated it in quarter scale with fabrics from her stash. She used many different scraps, imagining that's what might have happened when the original quilt was being made. She followed the colors of the original quilt loosely, and tea dyed fabrics that didn't look old enough. You can obtain the same look with reproduction fabrics, or make a more contemporary-looking version like the one created for TQS.
by Lynette Andersonhttps://www.littlequiltstore.com.au/
Join us on a TQS exclusive 12-month journey into the land of childhood memory with a charming quilt designed especially for TQS by internationally-known Australian designer Lynette Anderson. Lynette combines simple, unpretentious folk art style appliqué motifs with patchwork blocks for a quilt that will be lots of fun to make. Each month we will provide photos, detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, and full-size patterns. We will once again be offering monthly companion teaching videos as well. It all makes for a year of fun and learning!
UPDATE: The pattern for A to Z for Ewe and Me is available from the designer, Janet Stone. The pattern comes as a flash drive that you can use with most computers so that you can view and/or print only the pages you need. Also included is a printed color sample page of the fabrics and threads used in the quilt. The price is $60 including domestic shipping. Contact Janet @ ABCquilter@gmail.com.
The Quilt Show presents A to Z for Ewe and Me, the latest quilt in prizewinning quilter Janet Stone's 26-quilt alphabet series. Designed exclusively for members of TQS, the 69"x 82" quilt is a playful yet sophisiticated sampler. Each letter in the alphabet has its own panel, where it's combined with a related pieced or appliqued block. Make one for the child in your life, or make one for the child in you!
Meet Janet Stone
Janet Stone has been quilting for about 14 years, but things really took off for her in 2006 when she bought herself a Bernina. Janet has always loved writing, simply for the joy of making letters. In 2008, she made her first quilt featuring letters of the alphabet and entered it in a show. The quilt took first place, and since then Janet has committed to making 26 alphabet quilts, one for every letter of the alphabet, and entering competitions. Janet is also known for her love of sheep, and they often appear alongside the letters in her quilts.
Janet's quilts have won numerous major awards in both national and international competition. In 2012, she was inducted into the National Quilting Association's Master Quilt Guild for her quilt Red Letter Daze. Most recently, her quilt A Letter Bit of Baaltimore was awarded the 2013 Founder’s Award at the International Quilt Association's World of Beauty contest in Houston, Texas.
"Two of Us"
by Sue Nickels and Pat Holly
Meet Sue Nickels and Pat Holly
Introducing the 2013 TQS Block of the Month designed by Sue Nickels and Pat Holly! It's called "TWO OF US" and was created by the two of them. The quilt measures 79" x 79" and was completed just in time for Houston.
It's an absolutely spectacular quilt and when Alex first saw it her jaw just dropped.
Kits are available, but quantities are limited 
Every month you'll learn something new as you follow along.
"Sedona Star"
by Sarah Vedeler
Join us on a new 12-month quilting journey as we bring you a fabulous quilt designed especially for TQS by Sarah Vedeler. Sedona Star is a spectacular medallion quilt that features a beautiful center star surrounded by a charming array of appliqué elements.
Each month we will provide a photo and detailed directions for a portion of the quilt, as well as full-size patterns. Sedona Star finishes at approximately 88” x 88” inches. 
One version features a total of sixteen different print fabrics, including colorful shades of blue, pink, purple, yellow, red and gold; however, Sarah is providing another alternative color option and instructions for each month as well. Fabric kits for both colorways area available in limited quantities through the TQS Shoppe.
Download the pattern for a new section of this quilt online each month. Also be sure to watch Sarah’s monthly instructional video to help you along the way. Sarah assures us that this quilt looks complicated but is achievable by everyone. Join the fun! It’s a wonderful way to start each month!
"Ruffled Roses"
by Sue Garman
Sue Garman has done it again! Ruffled Roses is a quilt that will increase your skills, make you smile, and have your family in awe. You may want to make this your first Show Quilt. With appliqué, paper piecing, and traditional piecing mitered corners etc., you will become a better quilter while creating an heirloom treasure. Also, we asked Sue to document how she decided on the quilting patterns. Later in the year you will get a lesson by Sue on how to quilt the quilt. Ask questions and get help in the forum, or help someone else on the journey.
Each month, you will download the pattern for a new part of this quilt online. Sue assures us that this quilt looks complicated but is achievable by everyone. Join the Fun. What a wonderful way to start each month!
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"Star Crazy"
by Sue Garman
In 2010, TQS will treat you to not one, but two Sue Garman Block-of-the-Month quilts! This pieced quilt will be amazing on a bed or a wall. Be ready: This is "the year of quilting" and TQS is bringing in teachers to help you decide on the quilting and finish making your quilt into a family heirloom.
Don't miss out on the fun and learning available to you through the TQS BOM quilting community. Click here for the fabric requirements. (Word to the wise: We sold out our 2009 BOM quilts quickly, so be sure to get your 2010 kit(s) early by visiting the TQS Shoppe.) Ask your questions and give (good) advice in the forum. Complete your journey by posting your progress pictures in the BOM Show & Tell.
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"Hugs and Kisses"
by Sue Garman
In 2010, TQS will treat you to not one, but two Sue Garman Block-of-the-Month quilts! This quilt is for our applique lovers, but is also for those who want to learn applique. Be ready: This is "the year of quilting" and we will bring in teachers to help you decide how to make this quilt an heirloom.
Don't miss out on the fun and learning available to you through the TQS BOM quilting community. Click here for the fabric requirements. (Word to the wise: We sold out our BOM quilt kits quickly, so be sure to get your 2010 kit(s) early by visiting the TQS Shoppe.) Share your journey (good & bad) and get help in the forum. Enjoy the process by posting your pictures in the BOM Show & Tell.
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"Stars for a New Day"
by Sue Garman
Our 12 month journey is now through. The instructions are gone, but the video lessons by Sue Garman are still there for you. These lessons have great tips for any quilt you are doing so refer back as often as you need. Remember to put your BOM 2009 quilt pictures in BOM Show & Tell.
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