100 Blocks Blog Tour: Stars upon Stars by Joen Wolfrom
Joen Wolfrom | November 13, 2009
We are excited to be one of the stops for the Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Blog Tour! We hope you have been following the tour all week long. Look at the bottom of this post for another chance to win a copy of Quiltmakers’ 100 Blocks.
Stars upon Stars:
Because I love stars, I find myself designing lots of star blocks. My plan for this block was to create a design with slender, elongated star points, which could provide a sense of delicacy and dimensionality. Wanting understated beauty, I selected fabrics in muted hues. I used silk fabrics for my stars, although I do not recommend it. I found it a technical challenge to have clean, sharp points with the silk I used, which had a mind of its own. Hint: Using a dry iron with silk star points is a must.
I have been creating quilts and textile art since the early 1970s. Currently, I find my time taken up with teaching and lecturing; writing books, particularly about color and design; creating quilts and textile art; and being the owner of the pattern company JWD Publishing.
Another chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks!
Just leave a comment on this post by 10:00 pm PST on Sunday, November 15th, 2009, and we will pick a random winner! It doesn’t matter what you write, just make sure to leave a valid email address (so we can contact you if you win). Here’s our contest rules.
Make sure to visit the 100 blocks blog tour, as they have some great giveaways going on. Also, look for 100 Blocks from Today’s Top Designers in your local quilt shop, or purchase it at www.quiltmaker.com/100blocks.
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yoru block looks lovevly, challenging, but wonderfully worth it!
I love your block. Congratulations on being in the magazine.
Thanks for sharing your block with us.
It’s very exotic. I love it.
Love the look of this block and have a friend it would be perfect for.
beautiful block with great precise points.
What a beautiful block – Congratulations for being in the book – how fun
Your block looks like a challenge to me….gosh look at those points! I’d love to win the magazine from you and if so, please sign your block.
What a beautiful block! Congratulations for being included in such a great book.
You block is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are so rich and stars are favorites of mine also. I would not be brave enough to work in silk and those points however! I would love to win a copy of the magazine, thanks for the chance!
What a great block! I really can’t wait to get a copy of this magazine!
Beautiful! Pick me! Pick me!
I love your block of the 100 blocks. The colors are so rich and lovely.
Peggy Ingram
your block is awsome! love the sharp points and the feeling of rotation!
Love your block…..congratulations on being part of 100 blocks
That is a beautiful block! … way too advanced for me. Maybe someday!
Beautiful, delicate block. I love it!
Wow, what a gorgeous block. I hope that the magazine is available in Canada as it’s a keeper for sure. Of course, winning one would be even better.
Hi Joen,
I met you at a retreat back in, oh.. 1995 maybe? The Sunshine Quilt guild in Orlando had the retreat. You and I spent quite a bit of time talking in your color class and I had the honor of helping you move your glorious window quilt. You and I sat on the floor with the quilt and talked.
We both mentioned that talking together just felt like we were kindred spirits. I’m sorry neither of us kept in touch.
I hope to see you continue with your success. Your work is so breathtaking.
A Friend in Florida,
Mel Heimo (now Meister)
I absolutely love your star block! I would love to win a copy of the magazine to see all the beautiful creations of such talented designers.
What a great star!
I love the fabrics you have used, they are so beautiful. I will have to buy a copy if I don’t win one as it looks like an amazing book.
What a great block. Karen
Nice block! Congratulations!
Love your block!
I love your block. Congratulations on being in the magazine.
I love your color theory and have found it useful. Nice block.
enter me to win! thanks
Stars Upon Stars is a beautiful block – I love the fabric / colors. Congrats to you!
Love your block. It would make a lovely quilt with the star points meeting.
Diane
Thank you for being a part of this blog tour! Your work is beautiful.
Where have I been? Just found out about this and this is fantastic. All these blocks in one place, all these blogs in one place, very fun!
I left a comment on the contest blog yesterday – hope I am considered one of the entrants. Love the block and can’t wait to browse the book with a quiet cup of tea for inspiration.