tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363676665756980272024-02-19T02:45:44.511-07:00SuzGuz DesignsSuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-73544311673832916352019-01-20T17:30:00.000-07:002019-01-20T16:59:49.801-07:00The Splendid Sampler II: Adventure Abounds Block<div class="post-footer" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 238, 238); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-family: Arimo; font-size: 12.600000381469727px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px -2px 0px; padding: 5px 10px;">
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As much as I prefer using a small or subtle print for my backgrounds, I chose to use the ivory solid because I wanted the prints to shine. Another thing I decided to do was to use that pale "X" print at the beginning of the ocean waves; reminiscent of the bubbles and foam that form when waves crash upon the beach.</div>
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SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-85699279048728185482019-01-18T18:17:00.000-07:002019-01-18T18:24:03.292-07:00The Splendid Sampler II: Metropolis Block Giveaway Contest Results<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler II</a> giveaway contest, mentioned <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-splendid-sampler-ii-my-block-design.html" target="_blank">here</a>, came to a close on Wednesday night. Thanks so much to everyone who participated; it was a grand success!<br />
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After calculating all of the entries, here are the winners calculated using MrKnot.com random generator:<br />
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Each of the following won a Lexington Sampler Quilt Pattern:<br />
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1st Place goes to: #109, Laura P.<br />
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2nd Place goes to: #124, Sherri B.<br />
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3rd Place goes to: #149, Tambry G.<br />
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Each of the following won the Block-of-the-Month Quilt-Along I'm hosting beginning on February 14, 2019:<br />
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4th Place goes to: #179, Nancy B.<br />
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5th Place goes to: #164, Diane D.<br />
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6th Place goes to: #81, Cathy S.<br />
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Each of the following won a package of 2 spools of Aurifil 50wt. Thread:<br />
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7th Place goes to: #21, Cindy P.<br />
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8th Place goes to: #15, Shirley V.<br />
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9th Place goes to: #55, Betty M.<br />
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I will be contacting the winners within the next few days. The pattern and thread winners' packages will be mailed early next week. The BOM details will be emailed by Monday, January 21, 2019.<br />
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Congratulations to all, and thank you again for participating!<br />
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I'm so excited that my block design is featured this week along with the blocks of 4 fellow designers: Rob Appell, Gudrun Erla, Laura Kay Houser, and Pat Sloan!<br />
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You can find my block, <i>Metropolis</i>, on page 32 of <a href="https://www.shopmartingale.com/the-splendid-sampler-2.html" target="_blank">The Splendid Sampler II book</a>, compiled by <a href="https://www.patsloan.com/" target="_blank">Pat Sloan</a> and <a href="https://quiltjane.com/" target="_blank">Jane Davidson</a> for <a href="https://www.shopmartingale.com/the-splendid-sampler-2.html" target="_blank">Martingale</a>. Be sure to also check out the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSplendidSampler/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for much, much more!<br />
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The fabrics used in my original block (as shown in the book and the image, above) are from <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/shop/categorybrowse.do;jsessionid=92EC78D12042CAF24414E31492325FE7?category-name=Fabrics" target="_blank">Moda</a>. I always use strong, reliable <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil thread</a> for all of my quilting projects; the range of colors is perfect for any of your sewing needs!<br />
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About Metropolis:</h4>
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Sketching design ideas is something I enjoy doing and quilting has given me a platform to transform sketches into patterns. When I was a young girl, our family would often visit museums and historical properties in a variety of cities, such as Toronto, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and Chicago, and I believe that's where my love of design began. I always loved seeing interesting architectural elements and the beautiful paintings and fabrics we would see while touring these places. My block represents these fond memories of learning about art and design through our travels.</div>
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The center of my block represents a city park in and amongst the 8 pointed-rectangles that represent tall buildings in a metropolitan city. The strips in the corner patches represent the highways that come into a city center.<br />
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You may know that I've been using an older collection called <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-fabrics-for-my-blocks.html" target="_blank">Hometown by Sweetwater for Moda</a> and <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-ii-block-8-my-flock.html" target="_blank">some other coordinating Moda fabrics</a> for the blocks I've made so far during the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler II</a> journey. Here's the version of my design I made using the fabrics I'm using for my quilt.<br />
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Remember the scrappy left-overs you had from trimming the <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018_06_10_archive.html" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler II, Block 1</a> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexveronelli" target="_blank">Alex Veronelli</a>? I used my scraps to make 4 out of the 8 rectangles. I love how the strips of off-white in these patches add interest to my "buildings".<br />
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Before sewing my block elements together, I laid out the patches to be sure I liked where they were going to live.<br />
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Then, I added my 1" C-squares to make the "building" points, and added my stitch-and-flip 2" B-squares to my corner units for my "highways".<br />
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So there you are: My second version of Metropolis.<br />
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Tune in later in the week ahead, for tips on how to use my block in new projects.<br />
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I'm so grateful to be a part of <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler II</a> and am pleased to be a part of the momentum of this project. So with that said, I'm giving away a total of 9 items. In order to be considered to win, please carefully read through the following details:<br />
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The FIRST item I'm giving away are 3 of my very popular pattern (newly written and released in Fall, 2018): <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/lexington-sampler.html" target="_blank">Lexington Sampler.</a> You will have the chance to win one.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/lexington-sampler.html" target="_blank">Lexington Sampler pattern</a> is actually 2-patterns-in-one: It includes instructions to make a throw size quilt 68 1/2" x 68 1/2") and a bed size quilt (88 1/2" x 88 1/2"). It also includes a coloring page for the quilt so that you can make this design your own. This was a project that I designed especially for National Quilters Circle last summer and over 44,000 people were members of the group that made the quilt. If you are interested in purchasing the pattern, you can do so, <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/lexington-sampler.html" target="_blank">here</a> (please note: if you decide to buy the pattern and also enter this giveaway and become a winner, I'll gladly refund your purchase amount).<br />
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Next up, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm offering a new Block-of-the-Month (BOM) program called: Tea with Milk and Honey. My sample quilt is made using Jen Kingwell's collection called <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/shop/breadcrumbSearch.do?displayThumbnail=true&currentPage=2&totalElements=51&elementsPerPage=50&pageClicked=1&breadcrumb_path=Catalog%2F%2F%2F%2FUserSearch1%3Dlooking+forward" target="_blank">Looking Forward</a> for Moda.<br />
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Although I haven't yet announced it publicly until now, the BOM will begin on the first Thursday of February, February 7, 2019, and new installments will occur every first Thursday of the month with the last installment scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2019. More information will be announced through all of my social media channels and on my website this coming Monday, January 14, 2019.<br />
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So, this SECOND giveaway consists of the 9-month, monthly pattern to complete a quilt top (no fabric; monthly pattern, only) for 3 lucky winners!<br />
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Finally, for my THIRD giveaway, I'll be choosing another 3 winners to win a set of 2 full-size spools of Aurifil Thread. Two of the sets include (one, each): light cream and cream (just a tad darker than the light cream), and the third set contains 2 light gray spools.<br />
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Step 1: For a chance to win, please visit <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/contact.html" target="_blank">my website's CONTACT page</a>; fill out the contact form with your name, email address, and in the comments write: <i>Splendid Sampler 2 Giveaway</i>. Here's a link to <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/" target="_blank">my HOME page</a> if you'd like to start there.<br />
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Step 2: For a <i>second chance</i> to win, please complete Step 1 and then leave a comment on this blog post letting me know what kind of quilting and/or sewing projects you like working on best, such as: "I love hand appliqué," "I like to make quilts that challenge me so that I can learn or improve upon my skills," "I love to make quilts using traditional blocks," "I prefer to make quick quilts," "I like making table runners," "I enjoy projects I can make in a group," "I like making modern quilts," etc., etc.<br />
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Step 3: For a third chance to win, please complete Steps 1 and 2 and then visit your choice of ONE or ALL (for extra chances to win) of my social media pages (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/susan.guzman.suzguzdesigns" target="_blank">Susan Guzman Facebook Page</a> - "Friend" me, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuzGuzDesigns/?eid=ARDh057TGGG5r4hH2krQKC7KJR-HeZiEBer25NX4imBILpkNF9eFMxFRgEC1DJYaHh0C0FY2a0Q4vnlI&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=1693027833&fref=tag" target="_blank">SuzGuz Designs Facebook Business Page</a> - "Follow" me, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suzguzdesigns/" target="_blank">SuzGuz Designs Instagram Account</a> - "Follow" me).<br />
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Step 4: For a bonus chance to win, please complete Steps 1-3 and then look for my post that has an image of my Splendid Sampler II <i>Metropolis</i> block on any of my social media pages listed under Step 3 and let me know what you've enjoyed most about the blocks you've been making. Please note: I won't be posting the image of my block on my social media pages until sometime before Noon, US Mountain Time, today; January 10, 2019. Thanks!<br />
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The contest will be open for one week. Anyone can enter (no country exclusions). Everyone who enters will have all of their chances entered for each of the drawings; chance to win (1) pattern, (1) free participation in my upcoming Block-of-the-Month, and (1) chance to win a package of 2 spools of Aurifil thread. In other words, if you complete all of the chances to win (Steps 1-4, above), you'll have a total of 6 chances to win EACH of the prizes. So if you happen to win a pattern, your entry/entries will still be viable for winning the Block-of-the-Month and thread giveaways. Prizes will be given away using MrKent.com random generator.<br />
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DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING THE STEPS TO ENTER: 11:59 pm, US Pacific Time, Wednesday, January 16, 2019.<br />
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After calculating all entries, and due to the expected large volume of entries, winners will be announced through a blog post sometime on or before Friday, January 18, 2019, US Pacific Time.<br />
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In addition to my giveaway, <a href="https://www.shopmartingale.com/?utm_source=martingale-pub&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=MP-SM+redirect" target="_blank">Martingale</a> is hosting a book giveaway. All you have to do is make my block and post a photo of your finished block on the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler website</a> to be entered. The giveaway is for both US residents as well as for International residents. The prize for US residents will be physical books and for International residents, you'll receive a set of digital books.<br />
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I chose to go more subtle on my fabric choices for this block. I love the light blue prints in the <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-fabrics-for-my-blocks.html" target="_blank">Hometown collection by Sweetwater (Moda Fabrics)</a> that I'm using. I then decided to use the honeycomb dark gray/gray for my center patch and finally, framing it out with the ivory/gray/blue typography print.</div>
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According to my (very worn) favorite book on blocks, Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, American Quilter's Society, 1993, she shares this version by Erica Wilson. Barbara notes: "Lozenge shapes are open work, squeezed square is bound with bias." </div>
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Here is another version from the book noted as published in the Iowa Farm & Home Register, June, 1956:</div>
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Finally, though it carries the same name, this version is unlike the previous two Cathedral Window examples. This one was designed by Nancy Cabot in 1933. Please note that the number below the block is Barbara Brackman's reference number in the book:</div>
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-64417543464887356082018-10-02T18:14:00.000-06:002018-10-02T19:41:07.688-06:00The Splendid Sampler II, Week 15: Cat Nap<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Last time, we introduced you to the block, called: <i>Fruit Bowl</i> by Jo Avery.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> You can see my version of Jo's block, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-splendid-sampler-ii-week-14-fruit.html" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><br />
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I realized after the fact that I didn't add in the extra embroidery elements to the floor of the design. At this time, I'm probably going to leave my block as-is. At a later time, I'll re-visit adding those elements in. I'm deciding to handle it this way because my schedule is seeming to have become extremely busy lately, and I'd like to get back ahead of my schedule.</div>
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I chose to applique my cat using a black solid fabric and then chose to embroider the outline of the cat using an off-white Aurifil embroidery thread using a one-strand thickness. The floor is stitched using one strand of a heather gray wool embroidery thread by Aurifil. It gives the block some nice texture.</div>
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My block was made in remembrance of our kitty, Charlie Chaplin. </div>
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He was such a pretty one. And boy, could he talk!</div>
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Although the quality of this photo is poor (it was taken at night with bedside lamp on), he's curled up similarly to Nicole's Cat Nap block. If you look closely, he's peeking out at me with his left eye showing and his tail is covering the right side of his face. He was a goofy cat (made us smile a lot) and I miss him so.</div>
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I did something a little bit differently than what the pattern called for when I made my block. Before beginning, I trimmed out the Convex template. As I was thinking through how I was going to be making the block, I decided to make it easy on myself and applique the Convex shape to a 3" x 3" square.</div>
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<li>As shown in above image, trim off the 1/4" seam allowance along the curve of the Convex paper template, ONLY (leave the 1/4" printed seam allowance along the two sides of the 90 degree angle).</li>
<li>Trace the trimmed Convex paper template shape twice onto Helen Stubbings' applique paper; cut the shapes out.</li>
<li>With glue-side of the applique paper shape onto WRONG side of cream/gray dot fabric, press the applique paper Convex shape in place.</li>
<li>Trim the applique paper Convex shape from cream/gray dot adding 1/4" seam allowance to the curve ONLY; you'll trim the 90 degree angle edges even with the applique paper because it already includes 1/4" seam allowances.</li>
<li>Using a glue stick, glue the added 1/4" fabric along the curve of the Convex shape onto the back side of the applique paper.</li>
<li>Cut two squares, 3" x 3", from your background fabric (the light gray/medium gray dot fabric shown in previous photo).</li>
<li>Line up the prepared Convex applique paper shapes into the corners of the 3" squares from Step 6 and carefully glue in place according to Helen Stubbings' instructions.</li>
<li>Use desired hand (what I used) or machine applique along the curve to adhere the Convex shape onto the 3" square base fabric.</li>
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As with all of the applique I've done with the blocks I've made for <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">The Splendid Sampler II</a>, thus far, I used <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">Helen Stubbings' Hugs 'n Kisses applique paper</a> for the circles in the bowl, as well, and hand appliqued them in place.</div>
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When I started making my block, I was having a difficult time deciding what fabrics to use (and it was well before I decided to incorporate my <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-fabrics-for-my-blocks.html" target="_blank">Circa 1934</a> fat quarter bundle and the additional fat quarters I've since purchased). So with that said, I decided to just use two prints in the starburst-portion of the design, instead of the four prints Carl used. I kept the red/cream and blue/gray theme going with the perpendicular strips, and then decided to use the mottled yellow print that I had for the center to tie in the yellow I've used in earlier blocks, as well as give the center of my bloom added interest.</div>
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It has been a while since I made an applique block with so many pieces and I had such a great time choosing my fabrics for this project!</div>
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I loved how Irene used a print where she purposely chose an element of the fabric for the bird's eye and so I wanted to do the same, if possible. That's when I saw the black print and fussy-cut the bird's body from it. Before I did my fussy-cutting and using a pin, I poked a hole in my template where the eye would be. Then, I pinned through the eye element printed on the fabric so I knew where I wanted to fussy cut the bird from.</div>
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Next, I chose the blue cross-hatch and words print for the bird's tail feathers. The rest of the fabrics, for the branch, leaves and berry, tied the fabric choices together and added a sense of visual balance. I decided to use the yellow flower print as my background because I liked how it was reminiscent of a flower garden on a sunny day.</div>
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There were two things I slightly changed: 1) I made the branch a bit thicker, and 2) I embroidered the legs with a bend in them. The branch is probably a bit wider than I would have liked and didn't notice it until after I attached the berry at the tip. However, overall, I'm very happy with the results.</div>
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I thoroughly enjoyed making a pieced block for this week's release! My first instinct was to use red prints for the tulip flower. However, I've used quite a bit of red in my blocks, thus far, and haven't used much yellow. So, in thinking it through, I thought that this would be a great opportunity to bring some of my yellow prints into the mix of fabrics I've been using, in a big way.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Last week, we introduced you to the block, called: <i>Flowering Tree</i> by Amy Friend.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> You can see my version of Amy's block, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-splendid-sampler-ii-block-9_9.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;">Although I've never had the pleasure of meeting her, I'm realizing how much I love RachelDaisy's aesthetic. In fact, RachelDaisy is this week's block designer. Check out her blog, <a href="https://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-fun-times.html" target="_blank">here</a>. She's from Australia, which explains to me why I love her design style. I've found how so many Australian designers are super-skilled about combining color and pattern into the most dynamic quilts! </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">RachelDaisy's block is called: <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/08/16/the-splendid-sampler-ii-sew-along-rachaeldaisy/" target="_blank">Around Four Corners</a>. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">Here is my version:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span><br />
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The design of this block is so clever! When I first took a look at the image of the block in the pattern, I wasn't quite sure how it was all going to go together. However, while making the block, I was amazed at how easy (and fun!) it was.</div>
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There was one small thing I did differently. Before sewing them together, I laid out all of my 3-patch units that make up the circles so that the seam allowances would line up with the background fabric's seams, as well as with the adjoining pieced circles. Doing this also helped me to line up everything before I hand-appliqued the circles to the background.</div>
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The first fabric I chose to use was the dynamic black typewriter keys print by Cosmo Cricket. You can read about the fabrics I'm using, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-fabrics-for-my-blocks.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-ii-block-8-my-flock.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-splendid-sampler-ii-block-9_9.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <span style="font-size: 15.4px;">I love what a bold statement the typewriter keys print makes and felt it worked well as the backdrop to the applique. When I began introducing fabrics for the center spot, </span>I liked the juxtaposition of the small type print, in comparison to the typewriter keys, for the center of my block. And finally, I decided how the large, 3/4 circles should be a place for the eye to rest, so I chose mottled solids, there.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.4px;">After finishing, I chose to cut out the bulk from the back of the applique. You'll see my Helen Stubbings' </span><a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" style="font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">Hugs 'n Kisses Applique Paper</a><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"> that I used to make my circles showing through. I love knowing how it will wash away once I launder my finished quilt. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">The </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Splendid-Sampler-Another-Community-Quilters/dp/1604689528/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528957777&sr=8-1&keywords=splendid+sampler+2" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2 book</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> will be available October 2018. It is currently available for pre-sale so order your copy, now!</span>SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-18847599622044018122018-08-09T19:38:00.000-06:002018-08-09T19:38:51.158-06:00The Splendid Sampler II, Block 9: Flowering Tree<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Today, we started <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/08/09/the-splendid-sampler-ii-sew-along-amy-friend/" target="_blank">Week 9</a> of the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a> Block-of-the-Week quilt along.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arimo; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Last week, we introduced you to the block, called: <i>My Flock</i> by Brenda Ratliff</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;">. You can see my version of Brenda's block, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-ii-block-8-my-flock.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arimo; font-size: 15.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">This week, meet prolific Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) pattern designer, Amy Friend, of <a href="https://duringquiettime.com/" target="_blank">During Quiet Time</a>. Amy is a two-time author of books covering the same subject. In fact, she's giving one of her books away through <a href="https://duringquiettime.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-2-flowering-tree-block-giveaway-too.html" target="_blank">her blog post</a>, today, so <a href="https://duringquiettime.com/2018/08/splendid-sampler-2-flowering-tree-block-giveaway-too.html" target="_blank">go check it out for a chance to win</a>.</span></span><br />
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When I first started quilting, I taught myself how to FPP. I started by making a tea cup and saucer pattern. Once I figured out the rhythm of foundation piecing, I really enjoyed the process. In fact, shortly after learning this technique, I designed one of my first FPP patterns, called Rocky Mountains Sunset. The pattern came in a variety of sizes.</div>
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At that time, we were living in Massachusetts and I was reminded of how beautiful our sunsets are, here in Colorado, when I came across these gorgeous batiks at a quilt shop in Arlington, called <a href="http://www.fabriccornerinc.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Corner</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Back to <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/08/09/the-splendid-sampler-ii-sew-along-amy-friend/" target="_blank">Amy's block</a>: After I completed it, I noticed how my version looked slightly different from the pattern. I then realized that I added the "sky" pieces before I added the tree trunk/center pieces. Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, I go into a zone and think I'm doing it right, when, in hindsight, I wasn't paying attention and took the steps in a different direction. When I find myself making mistakes, I believe that whatever I'm making is supposed to turn out the way it did and I'm okay with it. I've decided to keep my block as-is since the only difference you'll see once the block is sewn into the quilt top will be at the bottom portion of the trunk; the piece across the top will be hidden in the seam allowance.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: #222222;">Last week, we introduced you to the block, called: <i>For the Love</i> by Sharon Burgess</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">. You can see my version of Sharon's block, <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/07/splendid-sampler-ii-block-7-for-love.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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I haven't yet used a lot of yellow in my Splendid Sampler II blocks, so I thought I would use my yellow dot print for my large flying geese triangles. If you haven't yet noticed, I love dots, so this space in the design allowed me to show off those dots well!</div>
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I wanted to keep the corner triangles interesting without having to use a solid or mottled fabric, so I decided upon the gray and cream "X" print. Finally, I decided to go with the all-over large print to bring in all the fabric colors into this block so that it will still coordinate well with some of the other blocks I've made, thus far.</div>
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I'm fortunate in that my local quilt shops are hosting a shop hop that started today, so I hit 3 shops who are participating in the hop, just this afternoon. My husband is going to join my on the hop one of the days, so that should make the traveling fun! This is what I picked up, today:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">As mentioned on page 7 of my book, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Strips-Coloful-Quilts/dp/1604684747/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532626389&sr=1-1&keywords=All+about+strips+by+susan+guzman" style="background-color: white; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">All About Strips: Colorful Quilts from Strips of Many Sizes</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> (</span><a href="https://www.shopmartingale.com/all-about-strips.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: arimo; font-size: 15.4px;" target="_blank">Martingale 2015</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">), I talk about how using the color wheel tends overwhelm me. What I mean by this is that it feels overwhelming to use a tool when it's much more freeing to rely upon my instincts because I feel that combining pattern and color come naturally to me. I believe that once I start messing with that natural ability, I start second-guessing myself.</span><br />
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I began selecting my fabrics by choosing the red dot fabric. Next, I decided I definitely wanted to use the ivory type-print for the background; I love how it contrasts with the dot print and how some of the words are outlined with red. Next, I decided how I wanted to use different prints for the outside petals of the flowers and decided upon the variety of robin's egg blue prints of <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-fabrics-for-my-blocks.html" target="_blank">one of the collections I'm using</a>. Lastly, I chose to use the dark honeycomb-like print (by <a href="https://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/categorybrowse.do?category-name=Fabrics&path=&currentPage=1&numResults=52&expanded=false" target="_blank">Moda</a>) I picked up at my local quilt shop for the center square to ground the design. Besides, who doesn't want a honeycomb nearby for the bees to pollinate the flowers, right?</div>
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I made my block in the same manner that Sharon made hers; English Paper Pieced the template pieces together and hand appliqued the finished cluster of flowers to the base fabric.</div>
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You'll see that I carefully placed my diamond templates on the dot fabric so that they would appear the same. I also chose to lay the blue stripe in the manner I did for the one set of outside petals. One other thing I did that I've never done in the past is that I placed a dab of glue in the middle of each template piece to avoid the template from shifting as I basted-down my seam allowances. That was a great help, especially because of the small size of the pieces you'll work with while making this block.</div>
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Here is the back of my block. I used my red <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> thread to hand applique the red dot tulip centers and my light blue to tack down the outside petals so that the stitching blended in with the fabrics I used.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;">Yesterday, we started <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Week 6</a> of the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a> Block-of-the-Week quilt along.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;">As I did with <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/06/splendid-sampler-2-block-3-clamshells.html" target="_blank">Clamshells</a> and <a href="https://suzguzdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/07/splendid-sampler-2-block-4.html" target="_blank">Balance</a>, I used </span><a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: Arimo; font-size: 15.4px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Helen Stubbings'</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> wonderfully easy technique using her </span><a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: Arimo; font-size: 15.4px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Hugs 'n Kisses Applique Paper</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.4px;"> to make the leaves and 2-piece flower head.</span><br />
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However, something was bothering me about this. I'm going to share something with you: I don't typically mix solids with prints if I can help it. Why? Well, if I have an option to use a print in place of a solid, I prefer using a print because I feel it gives my designs added visual interest. And, I'm okay with a "busy" look.</div>
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So with that said, I went through the fabrics I'm using and thought I would re-make the block using a different background in place of the cream solid, and I thought I would like the addition of the green dot fabric. After I re-made the block, I stuck it on my design wall to let it simmer.</div>
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I left it alone for a few days and kept thinking about it and realized that something was bothering me. I ended up tacking up the pieced center of the first version I made and realized that I preferred the lightness of the cream mini flower print over the visual heaviness of the green dot fabric. And although the "X" print I used in place of the solid cream doesn't perfectly meet up along the center edges of my block, I'm okay with that, so I remade my block for the last time, and here it is:</div>
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I think I'm really going to like the boldness of the red star once I sew it into my quilt top; this star will become a bold spot for the eye to land once it's finally placed!<br />
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Before beginning, I knew I wanted to make my elephant from polka dot fabrics. I decided upon my yellow and cream polka-dot print to make my sweet polka-dot elephant, reminiscent of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SH1j1luFOw" target="_blank">spotted elephant from Misfit Island</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_the_Red-Nosed_Reindeer_(TV_special)" target="_blank">Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Rankin/Bass</a> film from my childhood. I so wanted to adopt her when I was a young girl.</div>
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After choosing my sweet elephant's print, I then choose the blue ticking background fabric and decided how the wobbly stand needed to have visual strength (for my girl to stand upon). Therefore, I chose a dark gray and red mottled solid from the fabric collections I'm using. Then, with just the right hue, I chose An <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Auriful</a> dark gray cotton embroidery thread for the outline of her head and ear, her eye, and her tail. I contemplated adding an upshoot of water coming from her trunk and, for the time being, will keep her as Wenche designed her: Oh-so-sweet upon her circus platform!</div>
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I once again used <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/" target="_blank">Helen Stubbings'</a> <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">Hugs 'n Kisses Applique Paper</a>. Many years ago, I taught myself how to do turned-edge applique using freezer paper and I am now hooked on <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">Helen's paper</a> and technique. She has easy-to-follow instructions on how to use it through <a href="https://www.hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/videos" target="_blank">her YouTube videos</a>.</div>
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Before beginning, I laid out my fabrics for the clamshells. I wanted to space out the colors so that a particular color didn't touch another clamshell of the same hue.<br />
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Next, applied a thin, iron-on stabilizer to the back of my background fabric, covering the entire 7" square, and then I prepared my appliqué.</div>
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I created my clamshells using the pattern instructions and <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">Helen's Hug 'n Kisses appliqué paper</a>, which made the process enjoyable for me. What I especially like about Helen's <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">appliqué paper</a> is that it works as a stabilizer and then washes out. The sheets come in a package of 20 and each sheet measures 8.5" x 11". The leftover scraps of the appliqué paper can be saved and used in a future project.</div>
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Helen has helpful <a href="https://www.hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/videos" target="_blank">videos</a> that explain how to use her <a href="https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/hugsnkisses_applique_paper" target="_blank">appliqué paper</a>, so before you know it, you'll be able to make perfect arcs for your clamshells.</div>
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After appliquéing the clamshells to the base fabric, I taped the pattern to the window of my sewing room, then taped my block on top of it. I then traced the flowers onto the face of my base fabric, and then outlined the flowers using a double strand of <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> Red #8260 <a href="https://www.aurifil.com/products/wool" target="_blank">Lana Wool</a> thread. I like how the thread gave the outline of the flowers a nice measure of thickness and a bit of a fuzzy look. When I do redwork embroidery, I stitch my stitches tiny and close together so that there aren't any stitches sticking out around curved edges; the stitching looks smooth and rounded.</div>
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Although my block is 6 1/2" square, my vertical right seam allowance is narrow. I'll be sure to pay attention to that when I'm piecing my quilt top together so that I achieve the look of a 1/4" seam.<br />
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I love working with prints over solids.<br />
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I love designing scrappy quilts.<br />
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I prefer not to use solids if I can help it: I'd rather find a small or subtle print to use in place of them.<br />
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I believe the number 1 reason why I prefer working with prints over solids is because they invoke visual interest.<br />
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For the <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a> Block-of-the-Week, I've chosen to use an older fabric collection by <a href="https://www.thesweetwaterco.com/" target="_blank">Sweetwater</a> for <a href="https://storefront.unitednotions.com/storefrontCommerce/categorybrowse.do?category-name=Fabrics&path=&currentPage=1&numResults=52&expanded=false" target="_blank">Moda</a> called Hometown. I've had a fat quarter bundle of this collection in my stash for several years and was waiting for the perfect project to use it with.</div>
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As I'm cutting into the fabrics, I'm realizing that I'd like to incorporate some additional prints to add a bit more depth. So I've chosen to integrate some prints from another, older collection from my stash called Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda.</div>
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I've also decided to check out a few of my local quilt shops, soon, for a few extra additions. Adding in more prints by other fabric designers will help diversify the look of my quilt, adding even more interest for a unique, scrappy finish.</div>
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-35703508972808903062018-06-21T18:28:00.000-06:002018-09-06T12:38:11.522-06:00The Splendid Sampler II, Block 2: Milk and Cookies <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">Last week at the kickoff of <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a>, where we introduced you to Alex Veronelli's block, <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/14/the-splendid-sampler-sew-along-alex-veronelli/" target="_blank">Quilt Market</a>, I mentioned that I would talk about the fabrics I'll be using for my <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a> blocks. So with that said, I'll be writing a separate blog post soon to tell you about the fabrics I chose to use.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"> I'm so excited about <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/21/rebecca-bryan/" target="_blank">today's block</a>. It was designed by Rebecca Bryan of <a href="http://bryanhousequilts.com/" target="_blank">Bryan House Quilts</a>, and was so much fun to make. It's called <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/21/rebecca-bryan/" target="_blank">Milk and Cookies</a>. Here is Rebecca's block:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">It has been quite some time since I've done a lot of </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">appliqué. Because of this, I decided to take a few minutes to study the block and think through how I was going to achieve a perfectly round circle using the wedge template from <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/21/rebecca-bryan/" target="_blank">the pattern</a>, and Fabrics C and D.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">1. Cut out the wedge (cut out along sew line; not seam line) and circle templates, trace them onto either template plastic or poster board; cut out shapes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">2. Trace 12 wedge shapes and 1 circle onto heavy-weight paper; cut out shapes from paper. I used 24lb. printer paper that I use for my home office printer. It's a bit thicker than regular printer paper and I use it for all of my EPP projects.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">3. Using a fabric glue stick, dab a bit of glue in the center of one of your paper wedges. Place the glue-side of the wedge onto the WRONG side of Fabric C and make sure to leave enough room around the outside edge of the paper wedge for a 1/4" seam allowance.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo";"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">4. Cut out the wedge shape from Fabric C, leaving a 1/4" seam allowance. Using a needle and thread, gently fold the seam allowance onto the back side of the wedge shape and baste in place. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">Make (6) using Fabric C and make (6) using Fabric D.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">5. In the same manner, dab a bit of glue in the center of the circle shape. Center and place the glue-side onto the WRONG side of your 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" fabric square, leaving enough room for seam allowance.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arimo"; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;">7. Using a narrow whip stitch (i.e., sew stitches close together) and with right sides together, sew the prepared Fabric C and Fabric D wedge pieces together, alternating, to make a Pieced Wedge Ring. Be sure to line up the edges before you begin stitching each wedge-shape pair together. </span><br />
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9. Baste-stitch the red circle to the Pieced Wedge Ring as shown in the following image. Note: the basting stitches appear loose to show you how to do it. You can tighten them up to secure them. The basting stitches will be removed after you've sewn the red circle to the yellow/green wedge ring.</div>
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10. Here is another image showing you how I basted the two pieces together. You'll want at least (6) basting stitches, as shown, to stabilize the project before you stitch the units together.</div>
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11. As you did when you pieced the wedge pieces together, whip stitch the red circle to the pieced wedge ring then remove the basting stitches when finished for a perfect circle to appliqué to your 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" pieced base unit to finish your block.</div>
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The extraordinary team of <a href="http://www.patsloan.com/" target="_blank">Pat Sloan</a> and <a href="https://quiltjane.com/" target="_blank">Jane Davidson</a> have, once again, gathered a passionate, creative group of designers allowing us to share our talents and our stories with you.</div>
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What is <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a>? It is an exciting, engaging block-of-the-week quilt along that consists of 100 blocks finishing at 6" square, once sewn together into your very own masterpiece!<br />
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This sampler is unique in that <a href="http://www.patsloan.com/" target="_blank">Pat</a> and <a href="https://quiltjane.com/" target="_blank">Jane</a> asked each of us to design a special block from our heart; one that reflects our passion for quilting. My unique block design will be revealed at a future date!<br />
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<a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/14/the-splendid-sampler-sew-along-alex-veronelli/" target="_blank">Block 1</a> was designed by the delightful, smart, and innovative, Alex Veronelli of <a href="http://www.aurifil.com/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a>. <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/14/the-splendid-sampler-sew-along-alex-veronelli/" target="_blank">Alex's block</a> is called: <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/2018/06/14/the-splendid-sampler-sew-along-alex-veronelli/" target="_blank">Quilt Market</a>. My interpretation of his design is reminiscent of the rows of market booths presenting their current products and designs to the professional quilting community. We are a community built upon relationships that begin in quilt shops, guilds, and through social media.<br />
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When I chose the individual prints for my version of the Quilt Market block (I'll talk more about my chosen fabrics for the blocks I'm making for <a href="https://www.thesplendidsampler.com/" target="_blank">Splendid Sampler 2</a>, next week), I decided I would place fabrics in my layout so that each fabric would not touch another fabric of the same color. I felt doing this would add interest to my block. I also decided I would add a solid neutral to use as visual "spacers" when I sewed my groups of 3 fabric strips together into Alex's block design. As an aside, I typically don't use many solids in my quilt designs. However, I like how the neutral solid fabric used here, allows for the surrounding fabrics to show-off and shine (also, allowing for a place for the eye to rest, therefore, adding a sense of calmness between the visual busyness of the prints).<br />
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Throughout this journey while I make my version of my fellow designers' blocks, I will test myself to make the best use of my fabrics. I've found that I'm taking extra time to think through what prints I'm using in each patch to accentuate the personality of each block. Additionally, each week I'll share tips and tricks that I've learned over the course of my career in design regarding color, the use of prints, balance, in addition to sewing tips, applique techniques, and many other things. I hope you will join me over the next year and will think of it as an expedition filled with excitement and learning something (or, perhaps <i>many</i> things) new!<br />
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-15955015131660503802017-04-26T04:00:00.000-06:002017-04-26T04:00:28.065-06:00Faded Memories Blog Tour: Nantucket Holiday QuiltHello and Welcome to Day 3 of the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-cottons-faded-memories-cottons-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">Faded Memories</a> Blog Tour!<br />
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I'm Susan Guzman . . . Today I'm your host, and I'll be showing you <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">something pretty you can make</a> using <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gerri Robinson's</a> gorgeous new collection called <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-cottons-faded-memories-cottons-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">Faded Memories for Penny Rose Fabrics</a>. Faded Memories can be purchased as <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-cottons-faded-memories-cottons-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">yardage</a> and <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-precuts-faded-memories-precuts-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">pre-cuts</a> (check out a few of my many <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/patterns.html" target="_blank">pre-cut patterns</a>).<br />
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<a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gerri</a> and I have been great friends for many years and when I think of <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gerri</a>, I think about her inviting smile, the joy that comes from her laughter, and the warmth she exudes to everyone she meets. She's a delight to be around and it's so neat to study her <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/collections/pdf-patterns" target="_blank">quilts</a>, her <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/collections/books" target="_blank">books</a>, and her <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/collections/fabric" target="_blank">fabrics</a> because she pours such magnificent artistry into everything she does.<br />
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When <a href="https://plantedseeddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gerri</a> first asked me to join her blog tour, I felt a desire to show off her new Penny Rose collection as best I could. Therefore, I decided to design and make a medallion quilt.<br />
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I love <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">medallion quilts</a> because they're fun to construct and the end result is always so beautifully displayed on a bed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">My medallion quilt</a> using <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-cottons-faded-memories-cottons-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">Faded Memories</a> is called <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">Nantucket Holiday</a> (<a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">pattern</a> available through <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">my website</a> now for pre-order!).<br />
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I have such fond memories of Nantucket from when my husband and I lived along the south shore of Massachusetts and took a quick trip there, one summer. Nantucket boasts quaint shops adorned with hanging flower baskets, charming houses, beautiful views and a strong sense of what one thinks of as having the look and feel of Americana.<br />
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Nantucket is steeped in history with American flags flying everywhere you look. <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/faded-memories-cottons-faded-memories-cottons-2/?layout=pennyrose" target="_blank">Faded Memories</a> was the catalyst of all of these treasured memories flooding back to me when I first laid eyes on the gorgeous florals and color combinations of the collection.<br />
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My <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/nantucket-holiday-pattern.html" target="_blank">Nantucket Holiday</a> quilt pattern is available for early purchase through my website now, with my pattern's first shipment going out next week on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. The pattern will include two sizes: an oversize throw that measures approximately 68" x 68" (shown below).<br />
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Thank you so much for spending time with me on this very special blog tour! Be sure to visit the blogs (and websites) of all of the talented designers who are participating in this tour:<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Monday, April 24</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Crystal Delaney, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">The Clever Quilt Studio </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Tuesday, April 25</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Joan Hawley, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Lazy Girl Designs</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Wednesday, April 26</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Susan Guzman, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">SuzGuz Designs</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Thursday, April 27</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Jina Barney, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Jina Barney Designz</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Friday, April 28</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Andy Knowlton, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">A Bright Corner</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Friday, April 28</span></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Penny Sturges, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; margin: 0px;">Quilts Illustrated</span><br />
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-31010324794959311812016-10-26T04:00:00.000-06:002016-10-26T04:00:03.785-06:00An Afternoon of Scouting, Part III left off yesterday at the Hotel De Paris in Georgetown, Colorado. Georgetown's main street is only 2-3 blocks long but filled with historic buildings from the 1800's.<br />
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Across the street from the hotel sits an art gallery, of which you'll find several in town, as well as the town hall and police department.<br />
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The neighborhood of houses can be as wee as this sweet place . . .<br />
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This is one of the larger, Victorian-era homes in the neighborhood and has an unusually generous lot.<br />
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Above is the <a href="http://www.georgetowntrust.org/the-1874-schoolhouse.html" target="_blank">old schoolhouse</a> built in 1874. It's been fully renovated and a testament to the architecture of the time.<br />
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As you travel away from the town center, you'll pass Alpine House; the old firehouse, which is now a firefighting museum.<br />
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Here's the former merchant and tailor shop that sits on a steep slope. At the top of this street, we'll turn left and head up onto <a href="https://www.codot.gov/travel/scenic-byways/north-central/guanella-pass" target="_blank">Guanella Pass</a>.<br />
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The Pass from Georgetown to the other side is 22 miles. However, we only drove to the top during this trip. We stopped along the way at this park where we got out and took a short hike in the woods. Here's my husband just before we crossed the bridge over the creek.<br />
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Can you see the unusual face peeking out from this tree? <br />
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A sweet little flower. <br />
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The aspen trees. <br />
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The scent is intoxicating at this level! <br />
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The views, breathtaking!<br />
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I'm sure you'll agree that our trip that began with the hope of finding great places to photograph quilts was fruitful indeed! SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-72076802951670046062016-10-25T14:52:00.002-06:002016-10-25T14:52:47.504-06:00An Afternoon of Scouting, Part INot too long ago, my husband and I took an afternoon and headed into the mountains to the west of Denver, Colorado. The goal was to get some ideas of places to photograph quilts.<br />
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I've often noticed this abandoned mine while traveling on the highway and we were able to get a closer look.<br />
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I love the patina of the building, and the broken windows and patched roof give it such character. You can still see the name of the company at the top. <br />
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We found that the property is part of the Stanley Mining Company, now owned by the Empress Gold Mining and Milling Company, Inc.<br />
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I wish I could go back in time to see this property alive with smoke poring out of the chimney.<br />
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We continued driving on the service road that parallels the interstate highway toward Georgetown. As you drive into the town center, you pass a chalet-style hotel called Hotel Chateau Chamonix, which sits on Clear Creek. It's a charming property and we often talk about staying here when we're in the area. Perhaps, some day!<br />
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A view from the back where the creek flows.<br />
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Driving into the town center is like stepping back in time. I didn't
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A taste of France in this small, mountain town. I've wondered what the rooms look like. Are they 1800's period-style or updated?<br />
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A lion guards the gate leading to a courtyard at the back of Hotel De Paris.<br />
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I'll share a few more photos of Georgetown and where we headed next in Part II.<br />
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-88834482606820529332015-12-03T17:05:00.000-07:002016-07-07T12:08:06.766-06:00Much Overdue Blog PostHello friends...<br />
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Where shall I begin? My last blog post was exactly three years ago, today: December 3, 2013. It baffles me how things work out, as I did not plan this. I certainly was stunned, realizing how long it has been! I'll describe the past three years as an adventure full of change, many fruitful opportunities and, at times, an intense whirlwind.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Little Red Bird, McCall's Quick Quilts, Dec/Jan 2014, image compliments of McCall's Quilting.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Photographer: Mellisa Mahoney, Stylist: Ashley Slupe</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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In 2012, I submitted a proposal for my first book and it was accepted. By this time, I was already designing and making quilts monthly for <a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/index.html" target="_blank">McCall's Quilting</a> with a few extra, here and there. I had established regular work with other magazines and fabric companies as a pattern writer, editor, illustrator, and designer (both quilts and graphic layout), among other things. My schedule was overflowing.<br />
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Project commissioned Spring 2013 by <a href="http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/" target="_blank">PFAFF</a>. Click on image for pattern link. This quilt comes in 3 sizes.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Inspiration/PFAFF-Blog/December-2013-%281%29/powerquilter-16-0-Diamond-Quilt" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJJ-wRFE5v-eH6khkh9UjtUPJmWIRVpgv7VgjLnBwz6TgxBjjg8LMoYefY08yBFObh4VMpEJiEMUPqR2ByQlGVdgqdruOXstd5NtVcTO938MfIFdkzAaxmF45pU45BdogrFz05fiquIVS/s640/ModernDiamondsQuilt.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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Project commissioned Spring 2013 by <a href="http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/en-US/" target="_blank">Husqvarna Viking</a>. Click on image for pattern link. This quilt comes in 3 sizes.<br />
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Since that time, my best-selling book, <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/quilting-books.html" target="_blank">All About Strips: Colorful Quilts from Strips of Many Sizes</a> (see reviews on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-About-Strips-Coloful-Quilts/dp/1604684747/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449185386&sr=1-1&keywords=susan+guzman" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/all-about-strips.html" target="_blank">Martingale</a>), was published by <a href="http://www.shopmartingale.com/all-about-strips.html" target="_blank">Martingale</a>, January 2015. In addition, I had the distinct honor of taking over McCall's Quilting as Content Director upon the retirement of Beth Hayes, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus.<a href="http://www.fwcommunity.com/" target="_blank"> F+W Media</a> purchased McCall's Quilting at the beginning of 2014, and I came on board to attend Spring Market, beginning to work in the office the 1st of July. At that time, I was in the throes of making quilts and writing patterns for a fabric and graphic designer whose book is slated to come out in 2016. While working at McCall's full time, I would come home and work several more hours into the night and all weekend on the book, wrapping up the last handful of projects. It was grueling, for sure, but I would not have had it any other way. And, wow, did I learn a lot!<br />
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At the end of August, 2015, I made the difficult decision to resign from my position of running the magazine; one I treasured and valued more than you can imagine. I would miss my highly talented staff and coworkers, working with the best quilt designers in the industry, the ability to work hard to meet our deadlines, the richly creative environment, and most especially, working on creating and molding content worthy of our readership. We all loved what we did and were passionate about maintaining the McCall's style.<br />
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We worked hard. I remember last December, as a blizzard was blowing through and the entire building was empty of people except myself, our art director, and graphic designer; how we had our nose-to-the-grindstone so that we could meet a deadline (we were short staffed at the time, and all had to pull together to get the work done). The entire staff worked straight that day and the three of us worked into the night. I remember getting punchy that evening and insisting how we all needed a break and to get a bite to eat. We piled into my SUV and, although the roads were dangerous to drive, we made it out and back safely. Looking back on my entire experience, I cannot tell you how proud I was of our entire staff. Their dedication and hard work at times brought tears to my eyes.<br />
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I'm glad I was able to accomplish these milestones: Work on the tail-end of McCall's last special issue (<a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/issues/Heritage_Quilts_Made_Modern_2014" target="_blank">Heritage Quilts Made Modern, Fall 2014</a>), and Beth Hayes' last issue (<a href="http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/product/McCalls-Quilting-November-December-2014/mccalls-quilting" target="_blank">McCall's Quilting, Nov/Dec 2014</a>). F+W Media changed the Editor-in-Chief title to a new title that encompassed video and digital media: Content Director. My first issue as Content Director was <a href="http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/product/Quick-Quilts-December-January-2015/quick-quilts" target="_blank">Quick Quilts, Dec/Jan 2015</a>. I was able to work on the last perfect bound, larger-size magazine McCall's published; the <a href="http://www.quiltandsewshop.com/product/McCalls-Quilting-Mar-Apr-2015/mccalls-quilting" target="_blank">Mar/Apr 2015 issue</a>. I was so proud of that cover because it showcased a more casual elegance and playful feel, besides the fact that my dear friend, <a href="http://www.stitcherydickorydock.com/" target="_blank">Amy Gibson/Stitchery Dickory Dock</a>, made a mini quilt, <i>Apple Blossom</i>, for that issue and it topped off the stack of other lovely quilts that made the cover beautiful: <i>Lilli's Pond</i>, by sweet <a href="http://www.bevgetscheldesign.com/" target="_blank">Bev Getschel</a>, <i>Shimmer</i> by long-time contributor and prolific designer, <a href="http://www.plantedseeddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Gerri Robinson</a>, <i>American Wildflowers</i> by dear Audrey Hiers, <i>Cross & Crown</i>, by another sweet lady, <a href="http://sandraclemons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandra Clemons</a>, <i>Keepsake Violets</i> by the talented long-time contributor team of <a href="http://homesteadhearth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Maxwell and Dolores Smith</a>. I believe Amy, Bev, and Audrey used fabrics from their stash, Gerri used her current collection at the time, <a href="http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/11644" target="_blank">Summer Cottage for Red Rooster</a>, Sandra used <a href="http://freespiritfabric.com/core-pages/gallery.php?gal_id=611" target="_blank">Hadley by Denyse Schmidt for FreeSpirit</a>, and Sarah and Dolores used Victoria's Violets by Molly B's Studio for <a href="http://www.marcusfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Marcus Fabrics</a>.<br />
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After leaving F+W/McCall's, my plan has been to revive my business: <a href="http://www.suzguzdesigns.com/" target="_blank">SuzGuz Designs</a>. In October, my husband tore his labrum (shoulder) and had two tears in his bicep, all at once. And it all happened on his dominant, right side. He's been in a sling since then, and had surgery two weeks ago. This sort of injury is extremely painful and the surgery results in post-op pain for weeks. We look back on this experience and realize how it is all part of God's plan. If I were still working outside of the home, I would have had to take a leave of absence to care for him. As much as I get queasy around anything medical-related, I'm sure glad I've been able to help him; he's been my rock and biggest supporter since I started in the quilting industry.<br />
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<br />SuzGuzDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322703808234510872noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436367666575698027.post-21104340918761155412013-12-04T10:28:00.007-07:002013-12-04T10:32:51.704-07:00Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol. 8: GIVEAWAY AnnouncementI love to write. I so enjoy the creative process of forming a plan and writing a blog post. But darn it if I can't find the time to do so this year! It's a good thing, though. Really, it is, as I'm working on a couple of huge projects that will be out over the next few years.<br />
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In the mean time, I wanted to announce <a href="http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/2013/12/its-a-guy-thing-quiltmakers-100-blocks/" target="_blank">a marvelous giveaway</a> that Quiltmaker is hosting, but you must act fast!<br />
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Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol. 8 is out on newsstands, now!<br />
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The giveaway is for the first 8 issues of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks. That's a total of 800 unique quilt blocks! A bevy of creativity! <br />
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You can also <a href="http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/2013/12/its-a-guy-thing-quiltmakers-100-blocks/" target="_blank">read about Ian Davis</a>, the creative lone-wolf guy on Quiltmaker's team!<br />
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Here is my applique block found in Volume 8, called: Bouclier de la France. I used coordinating Aurifil 50 wt. cotton thread to machine applique my pieces in place. I felt that the 50 wt. cotton gave the block a cleaner, smoother look and am so pleased with the results.<br />
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Looking back, I probably should have used a contrasting thread on the pink flowers to help the petals stand out better.<br />
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Fabric is from my stash. Although, I did end up purchasing a fat quarter for the green tulips and the mini print used for the pink flowers from <a href="http://www.snappyquilts.com/" target="_blank">Snappy Quilts</a> (love that store!).<br />
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So be sure to hop on over to Quiltmaker's blog, <a href="http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/2013/12/its-a-guy-thing-quiltmakers-100-blocks/" target="_blank">Quilty Pleasures</a>, for a chance to win the pack of 8 magazines . . . good luck!<br />
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