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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Cpmgrats on being 1 of 100! The star is unique.
Di
i love stars too – this one is so delicate
Stars are my favorite too! Love this block and can see it using great batiks or hand dyed fabrics. I would probably make each star using different fabrics but in the same tone, all bright or all muted colors.
Congrats on being chosen for this great issue.
Lovely block…Congrats on having it published on the magazine !
I’m just a newbie and about to start my very 1st quilt !
Thanks for the giveaway !
I love stars and this is a great one
I love that star pattern. Cant wait to get the book. I have enjoyed your blog hop this week.
Love your block! And your books — I refer to them again and again!
Congratulations on being featured in this special publication. I’ve been watching the stores for it and haven’t seen it out yet!
Thanks for sharing your block with the world. I haven’t done much paper piecing but really like your block.
Love your block. I’ll bet it has a great secondary design when multiple blocks are sewn together.
I just love the rich colours in your star. Your star has great movement
I love looking at all these great blocks!
I think I’m going to have 4 really nice sampler quilts when I get my hands on this book lol!
Very pretty block – love it!
That is a gorgeous block! I can’t wait to try it.
Congrats! I love the fabrics you selected.
I love your block. It looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your star is stunning, and I am awed that it is made of silk!
Your block would be nice in so many different combinations. I love versatile blocks and patterns.
Debbie
Wow that star is amazing.
Wowee – nice star!!
Thanks for the chance to win
Laurie
Thanks for the chance to win! Love your block.
Your block is stunning. I so enjoy your talents and have to tell you how much you’ve helped me with using color. Thanks so much
ooo – pretty star!
Your star is spectacular! I love it!
I love the geometry and modern aspect of your block
Great block! I’ve not used silk, but your results with it are lovely.
I love stars as well Thank you from NS
I love the airiness of your star block.
I love your star block, it is very unique and beautiful
Congratulations! Love the block.
Your colour selection really makes the star pop. I agree there is something about stars.
I really like your block in the 100 blocks magazine. I don’t think I’ll be trying silk however it would be a bit of a challenge. Love batiks and I could really see it made up in batiks also:). I have several of your book and always refer to them for inspiration and color. Please enter me into your give-a-way.
Laura Tawney
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OOOooo! I love this pattern – it really reached out and brought be here to look at it closer – beautiful! I love it
Beautiful block!!
I, too, love stars. Yours is magnificent but if I made it I’d not use silk. I did garment sewing with it once — that was enough. Anyway congratulations on making the 100 Stars tour.
Beautiful Star block! I don’t know that I will ever have the courage to work with silks! Obviously it is worth it….
Oh my what an amazing block. Congratulations on being featured in the latest issue. Please enter me in your magazine giveaway
Beautiful!
*I already won a magazine. I just wanted to let you know how gorgeous your block is and the color work is fascinating. I don’t think I’ll be working with silk anytime soon, but I admire your ability.
I love your block, and would love to win the magazine, so fingers crossed.
Great Block. This giveaway has been so much fun.
Looking forward to the magazine
Your block is stunning. I have an antique silk quilt which is in shreds, but it is still beautiful.
Love your star block! Would love to win a copy of the magazine!
What a creative block!! Congratulations on being selected as one of the 100.
Oh what a beautiful block!
I’ve always admired your work. Thanks for a chance to win.
Donna
Congratulations on the being in 100 Blocks. I love your block!
Hi Joan,
What a beautiful star block!! Congrats, too! I love your book on color. It has helped me a lot.
Karla
Beautiful – is it paper pieced, using silk?