We’re on to Day 2 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Blog Tour. Yesterday’s links were exciting and today we have a whole new batch. But first, here’s a preview of what happens when you make multiples of some of the blocks in Volume 2.
Vanishing Squares by Sandi Irish, The Irish Chain
Four of “Vanishing Squares” create interesting secondary designs.
Isobel's Flight by Cinzia White
Sixteen of “Isobel’s Flight” make a wowser quilt!
To further whet your appetite, here’s a peek at some of the prizes for blog tour giveaways.
Fabric prizes in candy colors from Planted Seed Designs!
Nancy Mahoney's latest book and fabrics!
Check out the 12 designers’ links below for more giveaways and tons of inspiration.
Today’s Featured Designers
1. Peg Spradlin: handicraftsbypeg.com
2. Paula Stoddard: pacificpatchwork.typepad.com
3. Helen Stubbings: hugsnkisses.typepad.com
4. Maria Umhey: windhamfabricsnipits.typepad.com
5. Cathy Van Bruggen: cathyvanbruggendesigns.com
6. Pam Vieira-McGinnis: pamkittymorning.blogspot.com
7. Cyndi Walker: wishfulstitches.com
8. Ann Weber: ginghamgirls.biz/blog
9. Cinzia White: lgfns.blogspot.com
10. Elisa Wilson: blog.backporchdesign.com
11. Kathy York: aquamoonartquilts.blogspot.com
12. Patty Young: modkidboutique.blogspot.com
Today’s Featured Sponsors
(we’ve got prizes to give away from all of them; check the third sponsor for an issue giveaway)
Each day’s initial post will stay at the top of the blog–so you may want to scroll beyond it to see what else is going on. Watch for the * to find active giveaways.
Maybe we should just give away some fabric, along with a copy of 100 Blocks, right now! Leave a comment telling about one of the best quilt-related speakers you ever heard (such as a guild program or a lecture). If you’ve never heard one, leave a comment anyway and we’ll pick a winner on Wednesday. Winners have been chosen. They are comments #50 Bonnie, #120 Sharon and #239 Joyce.
Be sure to come back and leave a comment on Friday to be entered in our Big Bundle Giveaway. Loads of prizes to several winners (U.S. and international), and more copies of 100 Blocks too!
I’ve not used any quilting programs but I’ve heard of EQ. Thanks for the chance.
This is all new to me but I am so glad that I have found you. I came here from Freckled Whimsey and will ome back every day. Janette
I don’t know about quilt related programms. You have an interesting blog. Thanks for the give away!
I don’t know any!!!!! but can I enter anyway?
Gill
I am not familiar with any quilt related programs but would love to hear about some in my area of the country.
I use two quilt programmes – Inklingo ( http://www.lindafranz.com ) which prints shapes onto the back of fabric, I love this it makes hand piecing a breeze. The other programme is EQ7 which I can see has great potential but I have only recently bought so am still learning the ropes.
Not sure if you ment computer programs or something else. for the computer I love EQ7 although you need a master degree to figure it all out. For other programs like tv/vid I love the how to vids on The Quilt Show website. Better than a class cause I can go back to them often to get a hard point figured out.
PS: there is nothing about the 100 Blocks on #4′s blog link…
Hi Kate–Just wanted to let you know that #4 is available now–we had a miscommunication. Sorry about that.
best program I have ever used is paint shop pro..I find I can design just about anything with this…Corel now owns it but if you are lucky enough to get psp 7 or 8 you are on easy street..I purchase EQ7. didn’t really like it..wasn’t as easy to design
I don’t know of any quilt Programs, but I was fortunate enough to attend the week long events and classes at Sister’s for 2 years. What fun! Thanks!
I have never heard of any quilt programs, thaks for the chance any way.♥
I do not know a program (new quilter) but I do know of th quilts for charity, which is great.
Thanks for the giveaways and the 100 quilt Tour!
I don’t know of any quilt related programs but thanks for the chance to win and this 100 Blocks tour. I enjoy your blog also.
I am enjoying the blog postings everyday and I’m finding lots of new blogs to add to my Google Reader for quilt inspiration!
Thanks!
On the computer program angle – I’m having fun using Microsoft Publisher to create quilt labels.
On the quilt-get-together type program, I’m hoping to attend the retreat on Norfolk Island (Australia) in 2011and that will be my first quilting retreat. The Alaskan Quilting Cruise has caught my eye, but hubby doesn’t quite see the point of going so far to sit in front of a sewing machine…..men!
I too was confused about “programs”. Did you mean computer programs or organized quilt programs like say..this
If you’re talking computer programs, I love EQ (I use version 6). I put off getting it for a long time as I was a graph paper and colored pencil type. But now I love many aspects of EQ especially being able to resize blocks I design for paper piecing. If you talking other types of quilt programs, I love Project Linus.
I just got Sue Spargo’s Folk Art Software for my birthday and I love it. Of course my dream is to own EQ7! Thank you for another chance to win and for your great magazine!
Maria
Quilt related programs brings to mind shop hops. What a way to see what everyone has done; the variety is super.
I have taken a class but I do not know of a program. Thank you for the giveaway.
Quilt programs can come from a variety of sources…I loved using EQ’s Dear Jane computer program to print my patterns for perfect blocks. If we are talking about Quilt Shop programs, there are too many good ones to mention.
Not sure what you mean by quilt programs – I’m assuming computer programs for quilting designs? Would love to find out more about them actually.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win! I’m having a blast reading all of the blogs, but gotta go now, get dressed, and go SEWING!!
I too am a bit confused about what you are looking for. I don’t use any software, so I can’t answer in that respect. If you mean programs, I’d have to say Pacific Patchwork has one of the best. Each month Paula sends a fabuolous pattern with a number of variations, as well as a mini block, a label and a stitchery pattern. All this for $8.00! Definitely one of the very, very, very best deals I’ve ever come across.
Quilt related programs that I have HEARD would be anything from Eleanor Burns. She is fun and makes everything so easy. As far as computer programs, I don’t use any programs. I’d rather see and hear someone sharing their ideas. Thanks for the added treat on the giveaway
I have not used any computer programs….colored pencils and graph paper are fun for me. Our local quilters guild has over 100 members which is a great resource for learning!!!
I’m new to the blog…but I love seeing the creativity and enthusiasm of both the site and the readers!
I did EQ – but two updates behind and probably will not buy because it will be outdated as soon as I do. Quilters need a “really good” program to make their quilting labels. Since HP no longer works on the new computer programs, I am way behind making labels for my quilts. We definitely need cheaper block a month programs.
I actually design my quilts in excel because it is all that I have. I have thought about EQ7. Maybe in the future
I don’t know if this qualifies, but I took 3-4 classes from Quilt University which really helped me learn how to use EQ. The instructor was so helpful and encouraging. If anyone is wanting to learn how, but lack the skill/courage (that’s me) to do so on your own, this is the perfect and reasonably priced way to do so! Thanks for entering my name.
I’m confused..but for quilt related progrma I’m going with the old Simply Quilts, thank goodness I have dozens of tapes and now it would be The Quilt Show. Such a wide variety of guests and projects and I still love learning from Alex! And Ricky too!
I don’t know of any but thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to hear and learn more about quilt programs. I haven’t used one, just the old fashioned “pick your pattern, cut the fabric, assemble it” method.
I haven’t heard of quilt programs. Maybe you can make a few suggestions.
Not sure what you mean by “program.” Like a quilter’s retreat or a software program? I have never done a retreat, but would love to one day. As far as software, I have purchased many of the Quilting Arts DVD’s to try, as well as Free Motion Quilting DVD’s from Leah Day (blog), and a few extra like Foundation Borders, Applique the Piece of Cake Way. I’m hoping to play with all of them this winter. (side note: I have loved the flip flop piecing series and hope you all plan on another series in 2011)
I thought you meant TV programs, but almost everyone else is thinking computer programs, but I’ll comment on TV programs anyway. My fave has been the Gees Bend Documentary. Amazing what those women could produce out of so little.
i have not heard of any quilt related programs, but i do love your magazine, it’s my fave quilting magazine. i sure hope to win a copy of it, as last issue i had a hard time finding it in my area. thanks
Don’t know what kind of program you mean…don’t use computer programs but do enjoy TV’s Quilting Arts program. I’m enjoying this tour and eagerly waiting to see Volume 2. I still pull out Vol 1 on a regular basis for inspiration!
One of my favorite quilt-related programs at our guild was presented by Jane Hall (of the foundation quilts fame). She was funny and so informative. She also did a class, where I made my first mariner’s compass with perfect points!
I have enjoyed many speakers and learned something from everyone of them. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have not heard any speakers but I have bought a great book on paper-piecing by Carol Doak. I’m TRYING to make my blocks even and beautiful and I thought paper-piecing might help. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
Our guild recently had Jennifer McCann of the NQA speak about preparing quilts for the longarm quilter. It was complete and informative. I got a lot out of it. I’d love to win your drawing!
I joined a quilt guild to be able to hear/meet/learn from Bonnie Hunter. She is wonderful. For that matter everyone who the guild has brought in has been great. Sonnie Ruffin, Sally Collins, Bryan Grove, Barbara Brackman, Carol Jones…..
I still use EQ5! LOL, oh I know a lot of you are groaning…I am always the last person on earth to “get with the program” …Sandy
Would love to win. Love this magazine.
I EQ and just starting to use Inklingo
The only quilt-related speaker I’ve every heard was Eleanor Burns. She certainly makes sure you have fun. You just reminded me that I really need to join a guild.
I have never had the pleasure to hear anyone speaking. Each year I try to get to Quilt Expo in Madison,WI and it never fails every year something comes up to prevent us from going.
i have a fabric cutter and love quilts for animal shelters they do great things would love a chance to win anything diana
No quilt guild where I live but I am a regular reader of Quiltmaker magazine which I find so helpful and inspiring. Also read many blogs which are great. Bonnie K. Hunter’s blog is fantastic, would love to hear her speak sometime.
Libby Lehman is always an inspirational speaker and such a nice woman!
Cathy Van Bruggen was one of our guild’s guest speakers three years ago and I still get comments about her amazing work.
And I, personally, still look her up at the PIQF and Road 2 CA quilt shows. She was one of the best speakers we’ve had and her workshop was filled with lots of interesting and new insights to hand applique.
**I commented above, but I re-read what you wrote and now am thinking you meant the radio/pc broadcast type programs. If so, I’ve never listed in, but will probably do so in the future to see what the fuss is about.
Love Carol Doak-very inspirational.
A few months ago, we had Klaudeen Hansen at our Guild and she spoke about Amish quilts. It was very intriguing!
Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts is my fav designer! She explains her patterns and techniques so well that I’m even able to do them!
The most inspiring speaker I listened to was many years ago. The speaker was not a famous ” quilter” but actually many speakers who spoke about the “AIDS Quilt”. A portion of this quilt was also on display at the time and was the most powerful and moving event I have ever attended. Each square had a message and represented the life of someone loved that was lost to AIDS.
Visited Pacific Patchwork and few other blogs this morning
Great work and want to tell you all Thank you for everything you did to make the new block book possible
Oh I forgot to tell you I’ve been to a Program with Elenor Burns sister Patricia
I’m a brand new quilter and haven’t heard any speakers – YET! I’m very excited and get so inspired from reading all of these wonderful blogs!
Harriet Hargrave! My 1st state member’s meeting – Pine Tree Quilters
Awesome speaker – informative and funny.
I am always inspired by Fons and Porter on TV. I like their use of color and their way of breaking down a block to make it easy to understand for a beginner quiltern like me. They always have great tips too. Thanks for the wonderful blog!
Love your site and would love to subscribe, but the link is whacky…. you know like some of our blocks! I love to participate at any of Kaye Wood’s seminars. She is funny and so down to earth! Nothing seems to faze her and any mistake is just part of the pattern! Thanks for the blocks and the ideas that stem from them!
My favorite guild presentation was by Michele Scott. She encouraged me to jump into the quilt designer arena.
I recently attended a Sewing Training conference sponsored by USU Extension Services, with fabric designer Joel Dewberry as our featured speaker. Wonderfully inspiring with his new book, “Sewn Spaces”.
I heard Jane Hall speak last month and loved her and her gorgeous quilts!
I attended a wonderful quilt guild presentation from Bonnie Hunter…and I have followed her blog ever since. She is amazing, and I believe she has her own block in the current Quiltmakers 100 Block magazine.
My grandma gave me the desire to quilt, we designed and choose fabric, great fun. Then as the years went by, I watched Alex Anderson on a quilt show. That was the first quilt program I had seen. Then I used EQ and now just checking out all these inspiring blogs, and the chance to win the Quiltmaker 100 block magazine.
I like other are confused by “program”….television, BOM, sewing circles…I’m not sure what you’re looking for. Personally, I love blog that offer free quilt a longs and mystery quilts. Free is always best…leaves more money to buy fabric!
I love this 100 Blocks Quilt blog tour! My favorite quilt speaker was Charlotte Agnotti, recently at my local shop, Quilt Patch (Virginia). Great speaker and very inspirational!
Judy
I live overseas where we struggle to find good quilting fabric. Love to have a good speaker first hand. But in the meantime I take advantage of what is available on line for ideas and tips. Helps me feel current on what is going on even if I can’t put it all in practice. Keep those ideas coming!!
I really enjoyed Mark Lipinski. Hee is hilarious.
I just came back from a quilt retreat at Lakeside Camp. No speakers, just lots of quilters helping each other make great progress on their projects.
I haven’t been to any classes or lecturers yet. Shops are too far away! Hopefully one day I will make it out there!
I have never heard a quilt related speaker, but would choose Kaffe Fassett in a heartbeat!
I would so love to hear some of the famous quilters or quilt-related speakers! But, I never do because I would not get the most benefit from attending an event like those (I’m deaf).
Charlotte Angotti is a scream, we heard her at Trends this past fall at EE Schenks in Portland. She had us rolling in the aisles with laughter. I enjoyed Eleanor Burns at EXPO in March too, marching down the aisle in her top hat and tails doing her Magic.
I have never had the opportunity to hear one yet…..hope to one day!
I’ve just started quilting so I haven’t heard a quilting speaker before, but my quilting instructor, Dotty Biery, was excellent!
Cathy Franks and Karen McTavish are such entertaining instructors. If you ever have a chance, take a class from them.
My quilt guild in NW Arkansas has several nationally known speakers each year. I have enjoyed all of them and learned something new from each one.
I have EQ software but prefer to learn in a class setting. At Capital Quilts in Gaithersburg, MD we have great teachers and lots to choose from…This week is our Quilters Quest and there is fabulous Maryland Themed Batik material made especially for the Quest!
I’ve just started quilting so I haven’t had the chance to hear a speaker, but I would love a chance to win!
One of the best speakers I’ve heard was Suznne Marshall who spoke at our Guild and I bought her pattern, Wacky Birds! What a lovely lady she is.
I haven’t been to a lecture or retreat, but hope to have the opportunity soon! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Mark Lipinski was a real hoot as a speaker and his quilts were also outstanding. And I really liked Bonnie Hunter was amazing with her scrap quilts! Thanks for the givaway! Polly
I have never been to a lecture and our guild is full, so I can’t join.
I do have some wonderful quilting friends who help me with my quilting and have learned so much from them. It is wonderful that I can talk with quilt designers that I would never be able to meet, otherwise.
Debbie
I haven’t had the pleasure of being to a lecture and no guild. But it is on my someday list. thank you for doing this tour.
I belonged to a quilt group but we didn’t have any speakers just a small group in a small town. I do enjoy watching Quilt in a Day and Fons and Porter on PBS. Looking forward to the magazine,.
One of the best speakers I’ve heard is my friend Sandi Blackwell. Her book was just published and she gives a great talk at our guild meetings. Can’t wait to see the magazine!!
I took a class with Carol Doak. She is a great teacher and speaker. She gives you confidence to stretch yourself. Next to quilting I love winning prizes!
One of the best quilt related speakers I have ever heard was a local lady at a local quilt show … and she gave instructions on EASY binding techniques … I was new to quilting (not too long ago), and signed up to hear her, and she was SEW very informative !!! Really took the fear away from me doing bindings, and has helped me in tackling that part of my projects ! Sure am LOOKING FORWARD to the 100 Blocks magazine ! Please SIGN ME UP !
OH … and I LOVE fabric too ! 
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Jan Krentz is a great speaker. Of course she has lots to speak about since she’s an honored quilt artist, designer, author, and teacher. Karen McTavish was most entertaining not to mention Mary Lou Weidman. I’m told Bonnie Hunter is fabulous. I’m on needles and pins waiting to hear her lecture in January 2011 at Canyon Quilt Guild in San Diego, CA.
We’ve had an excellent teacher come to our little guild. Her name is Lorraine Stagness(?) and she’s done the patterns on ‘Connecting Corners’. We thoroughly enjoyed her and her project.
Jo Morton, hands down. Granted, I haven’t heard very many but of those I have heard, Jo.
I heard Becky Goldsmith and she was a wealth of good tips and ideas of how to use fabrics and she showed her fabulous quilts and told us about the Alzheimer auction quilt she made for the Houston show. I swear I could hear her over and over, she had wit and comedy to the mix it was sooooo good, she would be a good one for a TV show of her own.
My own sister? I am not in a guild – except an online one – and mainly quilt by myself – but my sister is a great teacher, even 800 miles away, and the advice and pointers she gives are invaluable.
I heard Lois L. Hallock speak at the guild I belonged to in WA. I really enjoyed her talk. I still use her trick for folding fabric!
Tracy Brookshire was an interesting lecture, so was Vicki Pignatelli.
Though I will say most of the guest speakers I have heard have always been great!
One of the best programs I have heard was by Sharon Craig at our local quilt guild meeting. She was so funny, upbeat, and so informative about what to do with all those blocks we’ve won or made or orphaned. We got a lot of quilts done because of her inspiration.
I’ve never heard a quilt-related speaker. Maybe someday! I’m not connected with a local guild.
I’ve not had the opportunity to attend a quilt related lecture, but I’d love to see Eleanor Burns one day.
I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of the new 100 Blocks–love the old one and this one promises to be just as great!
Pat Speth with her Nickel Quilts is definitely one my favorite programs/workshops/speakers. Definitely a must take for piecing. For quilting I loved the workshops with Karen McTavish on her techniques and designing wholecloth quilts.
I heard Joan Davis of Quilt Corral speak many years ago and she was such an inspiration. Her quilts are real works of art.
What’s with http://www.windhamfabsnipits.typepad.com/ they’ve not posted anything about the blog tour
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One of the members of our quilt quild gave a presentation on antique quilts and it was great. I love antique quilts.
Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to attend a quilt lecture. I would love to win a copy of this magazine. Thanks.
No quilt lectures, but I love reading Bonnie Hunter’s blog and Judy Laquidara’s blog.
The BEST guild program ever was when Pat Sloan came to our guild. Her enthusiasm for quilting is infectious. Her husband Greg came with her and helped show each quilt. It was a great time!
I’m loving this blog tour magazine giveaway…with so many chances to win I hope I win one!
OOps…I forgot to mention my favorite quilt speaker…Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company…her trunk show and classes are amazing!
The best I can do is daily reading of Patchwork Times by Judy Laquidara. She is so informative (on a variety of subjects…quilting, chickens, cooking…), she is generous and she makes me smile!
I’m a beginning quilter and, unfortunately, haven’t heard any lectures. Anxious to learn. Thanks for this opportunity.
I have not had the pleasure of attending any lectures, but I have been told that Eleanor Burns is a treat not to be missed!
Thanks for the chance at the drawing!
I’m loving this blog scavenger hunt – still can’t find the actual magazine on the shelf but am still trying!
I recently joined our local guild and have not had many chances to hear someone speak on quilting. But I did hear Carol Anne Grotrian speak about her dyeing process and her landscape quilts, it was fascinating.
I have not attended any quilt related lectures but i did attend a Bonnie Hunter sewing day that was sponsered by a quilt guild. It was a fun day. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your drawing. ANN
I’ve taken one class from Jane Quinn of Quilting in the Country, Bozeman MT. I’ve visited her website, her bunkhouse store and I’ve attended her outdoor quilt show, which she retired after 15 yrs.
She is such a personable enduring quilter, it warms the heart.
Living in South Africa, I have, unfortunately not heard any quilt-related speakers (besides my teacher in class
) Maybe on my next visit to the US I’ll be able to.
The best speaker I’ve heard is Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.com. Her Scrap User’s System and Leader/Ender lectures are informative, useful and inspiring. I heard A-ha popping all over the room.
I haven’t been to a paid quilt speaker environment, though I do belong to my local Pine Tree Quilt Guild where we have wonderful member speakers.
Unfortunately, I haven’t been to a quilt show or heard a speaker of quilting in person, only on PBS. Living in Massachusetts, I keep meaning to visit the museum in Lowell, I think, to see what they have.
Just realized that I have never attended a lecture about quilting – never ever. And, do not belong to any quilting related organization. Hmm, attending an event like this is something I should check into. We have attended a few charitable quilt shows without planned programs over the years. Our main sources of quilt education are magazines like yours, PBS shows, books, and the web. Thanks for the giveaway – please enter me into the drawing. The blocks selected are fantastic – though I am a piecer the appliques are appealing to me too.
The best speaker I’ve heard so far has to be Bonnie Hunter. She really inspired me to organize my scraps and to actually use them. Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m not a guild member and have been to very few quilt-related events. Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like my first post didn’t work. My friends like Bonnie Hunter
I am just a novice quilter so I cannot answer the question!
Jo Morton or Karen McTavish I’ve seen on TV and they were really good. No one in person though…..yet:)
Back in May I went to the North Star Guild’s Quilt Show in Somers, NY. Susan Cleveland (Of the “Piping Hot Curves” fame) was the guest speaker. Lovely, funny lady and oh, her quilts! She had them there in person, including a few award winners and at the end of the lecture let everyone come up and see them, up close and personal — even let us touch them! If you think her piping work is hot, you have got to see her beading and machine decorative stitch detailing! I still cannot forget that presentation and I am a Cherrywood fabric convert because of her.
I just joined a quilt guild so am hoping to hear some inspiring speakers once the guild gets up and going. Until then I just read inspiring blogs…Oh Fransson is a favorite.
Our guild had Gudrun Erlan speak last fall. It also included a great trunk show and patterns! Wonderful!
Our guild recently hosted a wonderful speaker, Smadar Knobler, who paints fabric, makes quilts and wearables, and designs fabric. I found her to be very inspirational in that what she was talking about was doable by the average quilter.
Kathy Kansier (AQS certified appraiser) from Springfield, MO did an excellent lecture about appraising quilts at one of our local TAS chapters. Learned a lot about how to care and preserve quilts. Kathy is a wonderful teacher and great speaker.
I don’t know of any quilt Programs, so wish I could!!!!, there aren’t any here in my country, * sigh and tearing*
That is a tough assignment to pick only one. I would probably pick Ami Simms as she was just so entertaining and I laughed so hard and really enjoyed listening to her.
We just had the author of “Gone to Texas,” Betsy Chutchian and the quilts were wonderful. The stories from her great-grandmother’s journal were very touching. Please enter me in the drawing.
I wish I’d heard a quilt lecture! Never been to one, haven’t seen one in my area before, but if I ever do, I will be there with bells on!
One of favorite speakers was Alex Anderson. Her quilts are very nice and the directions are easy to follow. She was a very good speaker.
I so enjoyed Eleanor Burns program at the 2008 NQA in Columbus, OH. She really puts on a show!!
About 13 years ago we were stationed at Ft. Benning Georgia and there was a guest speaker who was a quilt appraiser (dont remember her name) but I do remember seeing a quilt she picked up from an old junk store. It was a civil war era quilt… and of course she picked it up from a store that I had just visited a day before… since then I have never left a shelf, bin or fabric area left unturned! When you are in a hurry you just might miss a treasure!
Our guild had Peg Spradlin speak last year & she showed us so many beautiful quilts & was a great speaker.
One of the best lectures I attended was many years ago when Mary Ellen Hopkins was speaking. Her sense of humor and enjoyment is a good memory.
I use hp custom quilt label kit to make my quilt labels. It also has an option to print a matching gift card. It makes quite a unique addition to the quilt.
I am too far north in Canada, it’s too expense to get speakers to our guild
Eleanor Burns – she is so fun!
I’ve never had the privilege of being in a guild. But the internet is a nice place to learn lots!! And Quiltmaker mag of course. I made my first quilt from one of your patterns
We had a gal come to our guild from central Nebraska…she was most excellent. She would get up at 4 am to work on quilts because she just couldn’t sleep anymore with all those ideas in her head. Many of the quilts she made were from her dreams, not necessarily patterns…very original!
I was at a guild meeting and there was an incredible speaker there from southern California. She has written several books, and I can even picture one of the covers. But sadly, I can’t remember her name! She was great though.
I’ve never heard anyone speak quilt related, but reading the other comments I’m envious of those who have!
I would love to hear Bonnie Hunter speak, I’m a big fan.
I havent heard any quilters speak yet but I am hoping to meed Denyse Schmidt this weekend at her open studio sale!
lindsay.forgette at gmail dot com
I am so jealous of you, Lindsay! I saw that Denyse Schmidt was having an open studio sale and so wished I lived nearby! Have a great time.
Diane Gaudinsky gave an amazing program at our guild.
Nancy Chong from Pacific Rim Quilt Company is a wonderful speaker/teacher. Her classes are such fun, her patterns are wonderful and her sister’s hand dyed fabrics are beautiful!
I have never heard one, but I would like to win still!
I haven’t heard one in person (yet). Thanks!
I have never heard a quilt speaker in person but I would love to hear Bonnie Hunter, I really admire her quilts and I have done every mystery quilt.
i love seeing the repeats, the blocks take on a whole new life
Does listening to Pat Sloan count?
She is a great quilter/speaker.
Thanks for sharing!
My experience with speakers is limited to the teachers on tv…too there to try to find a favorite, but Mary Ellen Hopkins is one of them!
I’ve not heard any quilt related speakers, but I sure did enjoy the class I took with Myra Mitchell (tuffet)!
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Lots of great quilters and speakers, but a mother and daughter team that so inspiring in my neck of the woods is Harriet and Carrie Hargrave. But my favorite “speakers” are my quilting buddies who always have helpful tips for me. Not just about quilting!
the two funniest speakers I’ve ever heard are Kaye England and Ami Simms.
My own quilting friends are the best inspiration during Show and Tell…
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I went to a quilt lecture by Jinny Beyer many years ago…and the memory of the inspirational day has always stayed with me!!
Years ago I had the opportunity to hear Doreen Speckman. What a hoot she was! What a great loss to the quilting community when she passed so suddenly…..
i too like the sew and tell at the local shops.
I have not been able to hear a speaker..yet..
But I am getting tons of ideas and information for all these wonderful blogs! Thank you so much.
Mrs. Smith, (not kidding) who taught me to hand quilt this year!
My favorite guild programs are ones that the speaker brings lots of quilts. I loved Pat Sloan’s program. She was the very first national speaker that I heard. I began reading blogs because of her program. I joined Yahoo groups. I am now a blogger myself:)
I love how you are showing us many of the blocks in Vol. 2. Love seeing the blocks and dreaming of quilts that I might make.
I think the best guild speaker has been Pat Speth. We also had a workshop/retreat with her, and she had so much to share, over a couple of days, and so many quilts to show us!
I’ve not yet joined a guild but have thought about it…. thanks for the chance to win and for hosting this tour of blocks!
Sharyn Craig many many years ago was so funny. She was entertaining as well as informative.
I haven’t had the pleasure of attending a lecture on quilts/quilting. Unless one counts video’s online. I always seem to hear about local stuff after the fact or when the class is full. One of these days….;-D
I’ve actually never seen a speaker! I’ve been thinking about joining the local guild, though, so hopefully that’ll change soon.
Elenor Burns comes to the top of my head – Thanks
I’ve had the privilege to take a few of Marti Michele’s classes at Market/Festival…she’s such a warm person…and she remembered me on the floor of festival!
I’ve never heard any quilt related speakers, as I don’t belong to a guild and the LQS’s rarely get nationally know quilters in. I love to follow quilt related blogs, though!
I really enjoyed Rossie’s (http://r0ssie.blogspot.com/) online video of a presention she gave on modern quilting. here’s a link!
http://vimeo.com/14680699
I belong to a pretty active quilt guild and have heard several good speakers but honestly the ones I love the most are the “home grown” women who share their stories of how they started quilting and showing their beginning quilts along with their current projects. blessings, marlene
I am new to this site and don’t belong to a guild. I am enjoying reading it! Just starting to take some classes … it is nice to learn how to do things right!
Last year I joined my local quilt guild so thar I can hear others speak about their quilt journey! I just love seeing and listening to all the wonderful quilter’s. I love how they share their early quilts and talk about different struggles and challenges!! They talk about how they’ve overcome these and move forward to make beautiful quilts!!!
My favourite guild programs tend to be the ones where lots of people share their favourite way of accomplishing the same quilting task. I always pick up a helpful hint. Thanks for the chance to win!
I saw Debbie Caffrey at guild a couple years ago…I was already a huge fan and now an even bigger one! Love reading all the blogs. Thanks for the tour.
I wish I could remember the speaker’s name, but it escapes me right now. She showed a tour of quilts that demonstrated her machine quilting education from very simple to amazingly complex designs. Then, she showed about 30 different marking tools and explained why she did or did not use them to make her quilting designs. So helpful! It’s always so hard to choose a marking tool at the store, so I really appreciated her comments.
Never gotten a chance to hear a quilt speaker. :/
Absolutely the BEST speaker ever is Ricky Tims — not only is he a very talented quilter, but he is a talented musician and VERY funny guy!
Pat Sloan and Jo Morton were two of my favorite speakers that visited our guild.
I’m a new quilter, and haven’t been to any guild meetings yet, though I would love to be able to attend one.
I will comment on TV Quilting programs. I’ve watched them all. I usually tape (VCR) the programs, but it depends what is on it, if I watch it. I will say that for beginners all of Eleanor Burns series are the best. I am watching the series on now, from the magazine Threads. I usually fast forward if it’s something I already know what to do, but enjoy the computer section. I also like Fons & Porter show. I don’t subcribe to Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson site.. I don’t believe in “paying” for videos on the internet…I think both of them charge way too much. I’ve heard many well known quilt leaders in the world. Most of them, are gracious and willing to share their ideas. Carol Doak has great video’s and CD’s with her books, and the Foundation Factory also.
I would be thrilled to win a prize. I am enjoying your blog.
I’ve only been a guild member for just over a year, but one of the best we had was from the Quilt Museum in Paducah. She was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of insight about the museum.
My favorite speaker was Bonnie Hunter. What an inspiration for using up those scraps.
The best speaker I have heard at quilt guild was on using Paintstiks to make patterns on fabric to use in quilts. She (I don’t recall her name) had a hands-on demonstration and it was a lot of fun!
I’ve heard Eleanor Burns speak and she is very entertaining. Thanks for entering my name to win.
The best quilt speaker I’ve heard was my mom
She is really an inspiration to me. I don’t belong to a quilting guild, but have lots of quilting friends. Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve never heard any quilting talks, but I love quilting very much!
I am a new quilter and haven’t had the chance to attend any talks, but I’m looking into joining a local guild so maybe I’ll get an opportunity then!
I really enjoyed Deb Caffrey’s lecture to our Guild. I also loved her workshop. Thanks to Deb, we’ve got jelly rolls.
I haven’t heard anyone speak before, but I would LOVE to enter the giveaway.
Our guild’s very own Susan Brubaker Knapp presents great programs. If you have never seen her work check out her blog, Blue Moon River blogspot.
I enjoyed a lecture and trunk show by Lynette Jensen. It was very inspiring. I even won a door prize!
I’ve been lucky to have had many opportunities to hear some fantastic speakers and take some wonderful classes from some of the nicest teachers anywhere! And, lucky me, Judy from Patchwork Times is one of my closest friends! She and I have attended some quilt retreats and visited several guilds together and believe me, she is just as great in “real life” as she is on her blog! And she’s a GREAT cook too!
I really loved hearing Freddie Moran speak at one of the CQC. My friends and I all made a Freddie Moran quilt. Freddy taught me to love color.
I actually don’t know of any quilt programs, but I’ve heard a snatch of Pat Sloan on a radio program talking about quilts. I have to listen at our library because we don’t have fast enough speed and band width. I’d love to win your giveaway.
I have never heard one, but that is definitely on my bucket list!
I’ve never heard one, either! But thanks for the chance to be entered!
I haven’t had the opportunity to hear any guild speakers; however, I am trying to line up some podcasts by quilters to listen on my commute (such as Pat Sloan), and I would love to take a course with Quilt University!
I don’t belong to a quilt guild, so the only chance I’ve had to hear speakers has been at the Creative Stitching show. They have free 30-60 minute classes all weekend long. I can’t remember any names though.
Our quilt guild, over the years, has had many teaching programs from both invited guest teachers & guild members. One of my favorite teachers was a lady who owned a quilt shop in Pell City, AL, but has since moved back to CA. I couldn’t pick one program in particular because all have been terrific. We’re a small guild (40 more/less), but enjoy quilting & each others company.
I had the pleasure of listening to how Kim Diehl got started in the business. She just followed her instincts and her natural talent and won a quilt competition! And she is very sweet in person. I also had the privilege of taking one of her classes at a quilt retreat!
Billie Lauder is my favorite speaker/ workshop presenter. She is so much fun and is so good at making sure everyone is having a good time and learning a new skill or procedure.
I just started quilting and just joined a local guild so have not had the opportunity to attend a speaker yet. But my mother is in the Catskill Region (NY) Quilter’s Hall of Fame and I have gone with her when she gives demonstrations.
My all time favorite speaker is Dottie Moore. I think she’s a well-kept secret in the quilting community because she shows her quilts in galleries, not a quilt shows. Her work is amazing and since she is completely self-taught, it’s fascinating to listen to her talk about how she approaches quilting and design.
I’m not a member of a guild nor have I used any programs. However, a few years ago, I went to a local guild’s quilt show and they had a guest speaker. That speaker was Brenda Papadakis and of course her Dear Jane story. That was when I “fell in love” with the DJ quilt. It’s on my “bucket list”!
The best quilt related speaker I have heard is Edyta Sitar. She is so funny, upbeat and knowledgeable! It is always a joy to listen to her speak about quilting, and to take any of her classes. She clearly loves what she does and wants everyone else to love is also!
Laura Wasilowski(sp?) The fuse queen really entertained while she shared.
I haven’t gotten into the guild thing yet, so I can’t say I’ve heard any speakers. But I did meet Suzanne Hyland at Handiquilter.
Congratulations on a great publicaton and thanks for all the options this 100 Blocks, Volume #2 will offer. Eleanor Burns is one of the first I’ve heard years and years ago. Jinney Beyer is still the one I wish to see. Thanks!
I haven’t belonged to a local quilt guild in over a decade. Back when I lived in New Jersey, I had the privilege of meeting Doreen Speckman and hearing her speak. Very funny lady who sadly is no longer with us. I’ve also heard Harriet Hargrave speak and she knows tons about fabric dyes and batting.
Once visited a guild and heard Eleanor Burns. Her program telling how she started her business was very inspiring. She worked hard at making quilting easier.
Loved the tour gives me good ideas for the futur
Wow, who do I choose? Karen Stone was a wonderful teacher and I really loved hearing Paula Nadelstern give a presentation quite a few years age. Carol Doaks was also very interesting. There was only one presenter that I really did not like, but I won’t mention who that was. Can you guess?
I’ve never been to a quilting lecture or class before – I’ve learned from reading books, blogs, and my mom. Thanks for the opportunity.
Just like my favorite quilt is always the one I am working on, my favorite speaker was the one I heard tonight…Donna Funnell! I also loved hearing Bonnie Hunter!
My favorite quilt guru is Sharon Schamber. I am always rendered speechless when I am fortunate enough to be in the presence of her mastery quiltwork! In addition to that, Sharon is a wonderful teacher who is willing to share her knowledge with her students. Now how cool is that?!! Oh, and thanks for the chance to win!!!
I have heard some very good quilting speakers. One of my favorites is Ami Sims. She is fun and very real.
I am a relatively new quilter and hope to hear some quilting speakers next year when they come to Knoxville. This blog hopping and seeing everyone’s talent is so much fun.
We had a local quilter speak at our guild about Revolutionary fabric and patterns. Very interesting seeing the difference in fab patterns compared to CW and the history of the industry.
No programs. Old fashion way of Alex Anderson & Fons/Porter programs.
I’ve not heard a lecturer or guest speaker in person, but love reading about quilters in blogs and in blog tours such as this one
Lyn Brown, a local, southern California quilter and teacher http://www.LynBrown.com spoke at my guild’s last meeting. She talked about the history of quilting. I learned a lot and it was very interesting.
Mary Lou Weidman gave a talk with many of her fantastic and humorous quilts to our guild and I just loved her happy personality. Her quilts are so colorful and cheerful to look at too. Her blog is much fun to read on a regular basis too. Hoping to win the giveaway!
I haven’t heard any but Rachel Griffin and I were in a bee together…..does that count?? HE he he he
I am lucky that my guild has had quite a few speakers. Ami Simms, Carol Doak, Pat Sloan, and Karen Eckmeier were all great! And Bonnie K. Hunter is coming this week, yay!!
EQ 6 is my friend…..hoping Santa brings me EQ 7. Please enter me in the give a way. Thanks
our guild doesn’t usually have big name quilters but I always love someone who is very prolific and just oozes a love of quilting. It’s always inspiring.
I think of programs as speakers at our guild meetings. We have had some wonderful ones. Alice Cruz (Della Jane Hand Dyes) and Katy Coleman to name a couple.
The only speaker I have ever heard was a online video of Rossie talking about modern quilting.
I’ve never heard a quilt speaker, but I am in love with quilts, thanks for the chance on the giveaway
I haven’t heard anyone, but I read a LOT!
I’m new to the world of quilting. I recently started taking care of my mother and decided to take up Hawaiian Quilting since it is primarily done by hand. Since I am traveling between islands to take care of my mother for a few weeks at a time, I wanted something a project that is portable. I bought a few books, and then enrolled in my first class. It’s a six week class taught by Roberta Muller of Kilauea Kreations. Roberta is a 3rd generation Hawaiian Quilter and a fabulous teacher! I haven’t learned about any quilting programs yet, but I have enjoyed looking at all of the samples and learning about the styles, and techniques that have particular appeal to my taste. I’m looking forward to picking up a copy of Quiltmaker”s 100 Blocks volume 2!
Debbie Caffrey.
We recently had a local couple who both quilt doing a trunk show. She does all her piecing and quilting on her sewing machine, and he does all his applique and quilting by hand. They sometimes collaborate on design and/or fabric choices, but they mostly each do their own thing. They both do wonderful work.
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I haven’t heard a quilt-related lecture
But I’d love to win a copy of this superb book!
Thanks for the chance.
“Quilts In Women’s Lives: 1850 -1950,” by certified quilt appraiser and judge, Carol Butzke, of Slinger, Wisconsin—wonderful!
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I am not lucky enough to have heard any quilting speakers.
Just doing the blog tour and stopped by to comment. One day I will get to a quilt talk.
I have never ever heard someone speak about quilting before. I guess it is because there are not many quilters in Europe and apparently those few don’t teach
So I am relying on the internet
I don’t know of a speaker I’ve heard so far, but I found out at guild last week that Bonnie Hunter is coming in 2013!!! Seems like a long time to wait, but I’ll try to be patient!!
My favorite is Ricky Tims….love his freestyle, can-do attitude about making quilts. Great teacher.
I never really heard one unless you count Kaffe Fassett talking at the IQS on Saturday. Can’t wait for the magazine.
Janet
I loved Bonnie Hunter. Her quilts are even more wonderful in real-life. Great sense of scrappy color.
It’s been so long since I’ve even gone to a quilty event, I can’t remember! I know… I enjoyed hearing Lynette Jensen speak about 8 or 9 years ago. She had a Thimbleberries trunk show at our local guild’s annual show. I’m excited to see this magazine!
This book is definitely a ‘must have’. I would love to win a copy. One of my favorite designers is Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. There are so many others, but she came to mind as my fav.
I have never heard one, unless you count my Mom-in-law and her friend who were always teaching the ways of a Quilter.
This is so much fun – love looking at the creative inspiration of others!
One of the first workshops I lovingly recall was in Houston with Ami Simms. She’s a hoot and an excellent quilter/instructor. Thanks for the giveaway. Can’t wait to see the new issue.
I’ve never had the opportunity of listening to a lecture,class, etc.
Gail Lowther, Ricky Timms, Eleanor Burns, I have lots of teachers I admire, and shows I have recorded to watch.
The blogs for day 3 are great also and I love to watch Eleanor Burns on tv along with Alex and Ricky
My favorite speaker at the guild has been Ami Simms. She is a humorous speaker but more importantly she has used her talents to fight Alzheimers disease. http://www.alzquilts.org/index.html
I’m new to quilting so have not attended any quild meetings or heard any speakers yet.
I’ve not heard a speaker yet. I am thinking of signing up for a lecture at my local quilt shop come January, and hear a speaker and learn new techniques!
Kimmy Brunner – she was excellent!
Is it too late to enter? I’ve not been to any meetings with a speaker, but I’d love a chance to win the magazine! Thanks!
I have never been to a guild meeting… but Im thinkin its time to join in the fun!
Thanks for all these amazing blocks. I am going to spend some time looking at all the links.
I put a link on my blog so none of my crafty family members would miss it! http://katetopa.blogspot.com/
I posted a link on my blog so none of my crafty family members would miss all the great blocks!
This is great a giveaway!! I am keeping my fingers crossed. I have really enjoyed this blog tour. Everyone of the designs that I have seen so far have been do different and wonderful. Can’t wait for the book to be out!! Thank you for this chance.