This is Day 4 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Blog Tour. We’re glad you’re here! Whether you can spend a few minutes or a few hours, we hope you’ll enjoy all the exciting possibilities offered by today’s designers and their incredible block designs.
Today’s featured sponsor is Northcott. They have generously provided fabric bundles to be included in today’s prize packages. See the end of this post to enter. You may want to check out the Coming Soon fabric page, or see the Current Collections fabric page of Northcott’s website. Delicious!
Here are a few wonderful blocks to get you rolling today!
Jester by Anita Grossman Solomon
The vibrancy of the cheddary yellow against the black is wonderful in Anita Grossman Solomon’s Jester above.
Winter Blooms by Cheryl Haynes
And the soothing elegance of Winter Blooms by Cheryl Haynes takes my breath away.
Are you ready to jump into today’s featured block designers? Enjoy! Follow the instructions for a chance to win on each site.
- Judy Laquidara
- Martha Walker
- Cheryl Haynes
- Ryan Walsh
- Eileen Fowler, QM Associate Editor
- Pam Vieira-McGinnis
- Nel Whatmore
- Lynne Hagmeier
- Moira McSpadden
- Anita Grossman Solomon
- Heidi Foltz
- Laura Roberts
- Jenifer Dick
Confetti by Laura Roberts
This block is Confetti by Laura Roberts, Assistant Editor for McCall’s Quilting, one of our sister publications. Laura’s office is just a few steps away from the QM area in our building. I am in love with this block.
Time for today’s giveaway! Leave a comment by midnight, Friday Nov. 11 and tell us whether you consider yourself to be a traditional quilter, “modern” quilter, art quilter, some other designation or a combination. We’d like to know! We’ll choose three winners for amazing bundles of quilty goodness.
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See you back here tomorrow for one final day of Blog Tour fun.
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It’s a difficult question to answer; so far I’ve done 1 quilt (a dinosaur appliqued one) a machine cover (postage stamp) and a circular knitting needle holder (non-traditional). I’m working on where I feel most comfortable; my current project is pretty traditional.
I am TRADITIONAL! I love the old blocks and style. Thanks for the giveaways all week. I hope to win a copy of the magazine before I can buy it!
I am a casual traditional quilter. I tend to like the plaids, calicos, and traditional patchwork designs, but am not a stickler about things matching up just right or following any rules, thus the casual part. Maybe my penchant for turning designs from tiles, sidewalks, and walls into quilt patterns is a bit modern… not sure ( :
I started out as a traditional quilter, thrilled to be following in my grandmother’s footsteps. A couple of years ago I finally understood the appeal of modern quilts–the spaciousness of the design, the bold fabrics, the use of solids, you name it. Now I make both trad and modern-ish quilts, and love them both. I haven’t yet made an art quilt, but that’s next.
I’m a traditional quilter, but play with lots of styles. Sometimes I want fun and funky, sometimes I want soothing, whatever strikes my fancy and suits the intended recipient (if there is one).
I am a tradional quilter. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
For the most part I am a traditional quilter! thanks for the great blog tour!
I’m a combination of all three. I do some of everything!
I am traditional. I so love the calmness and structure of the traditional.
I think I am mostly traditional with block and applique but I have done a bit of other types, too.
I have always been a traditional quilter, but I like to try modern techniques and break out of the box. I like the meditative qualities of hand quilting and intend to try hand piecing as well.
I’m a combination quilter. I love traditional classic blocks, but am still drawn to the bold graphic modern quilts I see in books and on blogs. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I am a traditional quilter with a love for the modern as well. I love it all!
I am probably a combination. I love traditional quilts, but find my self drawn to modern designs.
I would consider my self traditional. Pick me Pick me. I want to win.
I would consider myself a “modern” quilter which allows me to dip back to “traditional” or reach ahead to “art” maybe even in the same quilt.
I am a traditional quilter. But one day I will start all of the art quilts that I know are just waiting for me to make.
I am a traditional quilter but some of my quilts have tended toward modern, but not art quilts. I don’t think I have the talent to be an art quilter but I do admire them. Thanks for the opportunity to win a magazine! Judy W
I guess I’m modern, I love the clean and simple look of modern quilts with fantastic colors, but I also like to challenge myself with more complex and traditional looks. I think I’m a blend or hybrid.
I’m a traditional quilter mostly who loves scraps, but I dont hold hard and fast to rules. Bonnie Hunter is right up my alley.
I have been a traditional quilter, now turning to modern. After a few blog hops and seeing these modern quilts it has awakening a creative spark in me. Thanks for sharing.
I don’t really do “art” quilting, but I do just about everything else. And this blog tour has given me lots of new blocks and ideas I want to try!
I am a traditional quilt maker, however, I do stray into the modern:)
I am definitely a traditional quilter.
Tradional quilter who recently turned to modern. I really love the modern quilts. I tend to do both mixed.
I consider myself a modern quilter, but I like traditional designs, so maybe actually a combination of the two.
I would have to say I am a traditional quilter. I am enjoying the blocks and visiting new blogs. Thanks.
I am traditional even if sometimes I’ld like to try new technique
I consider myself a traditional quilter. I don’t even begin to fall into any of the other categories, no matter how much you stretch my work! Thanks for the chance to win!
I am somewhere between a traditional and modern quilter…I guess it depends on the day!
I am a traditional quilter, and happy to be so!
I am let’s try lots of different kind of quilts type gal. I lean toward brights… taking an occasional foray into the dark side. Not a sampler kinda girl but not an art quilt maker either. I think you get my drift. BTW, the 100 Block magazine looks fab….what’s not to love right?
I tend to do more traditional patterns, but use more modern color combinations, so I guess I would be a mod-itional (or would that be trad-ern?) quilter.
I am a modern quilter, drawn by the use of vibrant color and graphic design. I do admit that I love a traditional scrappy quilt though. I have tried art quilts but don’t have the patience or eye for all the detailing on some of them.
Love the contemporary look of this quilt!!!
I consider myself traditional but have a sprinkling of modernish tendencies! Thanks for the chance!
I have only done one quilt, probably 13 years ago. It was a log cabin bay quilt so I would say I was traditional then but I love looking at mmodern ones too.
I’m a beginning quilter and lean toward the traditional, but I really like the artsy quilts also.
I’m traditional. But on occasion I dabble with the others. Never know what you can do if you don’t try. I’m still trying.
I think I’m a mixture, traditional, modern and liberated. As a lot of my sewing is for sale, I find the traditional probably sells best but I like doing the others as well
My 1st quilt was a King size (what I was thinking I have no clue!) Turning-Twenty quilt using Aunt Grace fabrics. Since that time, I’ve brightened up things and am trying new styles; I’ll try anything once. All-in-all I guess you could say I’m half-and-half
I’d love to win the 100 Block magazine, thanks for giving us a chance to win wonderful prizes!
I do a combination of quilts depending on my mood and what the fabric tells me. Some fabrics just aren’t the traditional type but scream wild. At times I don’t know what I am going to do till I have the fabric in hand. Moda usually is more tradional.
I’m a new quilter, but would call myself a traditional quilter. I love scrap quilts, but haven’t yet created enough scraps (or have a big enough stash) to make one. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve been a traditional quilter but find myself fascinated by the contemporary patterns and fabrics, so i think I am edging towards becoming a “modern” quilter. But I have to admit, my favorite pattern seems to always be the most recent one I’ve seen — traditional or modern!
I am a combination quilter but make mostly traditional quilts. I am trying to take classes to try new things like the art quilts.
I would consider myself a traditional quilter…but then again, I made a quilt for RaNae Merrill’s first book, Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts…so maybe I also like to dabble a bit!
I have always been a traditional quilter…but recently I have made a few modern looking quilts to change things up … then I go back to my traditional roots with a few primitive twists. Hugs
The best things about quilters are: Their quilts show who they are and what warm, generous people they are. Many are so giving, giving to charities of all sorts and homes and many children!
Thank you for your giving away of this book and the many hours of fun it will be for that one quilter!
I’m a traditional quilter. I want my quilts to be used. Years from now, I want my greeat grandchildren to say “Granny made this quilt.”
I consider myself traditional however I do enjoy all sorts of quilts.
Traditional in every way share and form.
I would consider myself a traditional quilter, however I do admire some of the modern quilts so maybe one day I will try one.
A bit of all three!
I am definitely a traditional quilter myself. Love the art quilts but don’t think I would ever be able to accomplish one.
I am definitely traditional. I love CW repro fabrics and applique.
Didn’t you know, time flies when your having fun!!!!!!!!
My focus has always been to explore, learn, understand the traditional blocks and quilts. A history brought me to quilting. But it was like painting can be. First I learned the beginnings of this art form and now my mind and eyes play with the ideas of new modern blocks and design. I will not make “wall art” for a long time. My belief is that a quilt is still a warm place to snuggle. Quilting has given me the excuse to play and finally a way to give my self permission to be creative. This has been a way to honor my Mother and her love for all things cotton, cloth and color. My heart lightens when I think of myself being a “quilter”. The art of quilting has so many parts to it. I have only begun and I will always feel like the eternal beginner!
I would have to consider myself a traditional quilter because I love the structure of pieced blocks! Always willing to try new things, but I always go back to traditional blocks when making a quilt for myself or someone! I cannot wait to get my hands on the new 100 Blocks book so I can drool, drool drool and TRY to pick a favorite!!
I don’t think of myself as any “type” of quilter. Whenever I get my new Quiltmaker magazine, I page through it and find the projects that may interest me. When I visit my LQS, I will find projects there as well that spark my interest. It’s usually the colors and the person I’ll be making the quilt for that drives what I’m going to do next. So I guess I’m pretty versatile and will do most any type of quilt.
Would say I’m a traditional quilter, but admire and appreciate all the styles of quilting.
I consider myself a contemporary quilter–taking advantage of all the wonderful techniques, styles, and materials available today. I like it all the choices we have today! Craft is important to me, but I love the improvisational as well as the traditional.
I’m a traditional quilter that uses a longarm to quilt my quilts. So I like to challenge myself to be creative with the quilting on traditionally pieced quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am mainly a traditional quilter, but have tried an art quilt. Thanks for a chance to win.
I much prefer the traditional method of quilting. They have the biggest spot in my sewing genre.
I would definitely describe myself as being only a pieced quilter. Just simple and easy blocks. That’s me. Your blog tour has been fun and your designers are by no means very talented and inticing with their variety of block designs. Thank you.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I used to think I was a traditional quilter but anymore I am doing a combination of different techniques and making more modern.
I’m probably a traditional quilter; but, I am a rebel sometimes!
I am a combined quilter. I started out very traditional, then started making changes to traditional blocks to make my own styles. then I started reading up on art quilting and joined a group of art quilters. So in any day of quilting I may work on one or the other or I may work on both.
definitely I’m a traditional quilter … I aspire to someday be more of a modern / artsy quilter
thanks for the chance.
I am a traditional quilter. However, I enjoy combining colors and designs in new and interesting ways. I do some applique, but usually opt for pieced quilts. I usually make bed-sized quilts and give them to my church or to family members.
I think I would say I am a traditional quilter, love piecing blocks, I have completed on quilt and have several I am in the process of. Thanks for the chance to win:)
must say that I am traditional… love scrap.. and adore geometrical.
thank you for great blog tour
I mostly do traditional blocks but love to use batiks to change them up. I have seen some art quilts and I’d like to try some…and love the confetti block!
My sewing fits somewhere between traditionalist and modernist, but definitely not art quilter. I love everything that is not the norm. I love paper and machine piecing. Celtic or easy machine applique are the only methods I like for applique. I am a Gemini, so I like to try a little bit of everything. My quilt designs are as diverse as my moods and interests (trust me when I say that is a lot). I am fun and flirty in my quilt designs. And if I can’t find something I would like to sew, then I design my own block. That is my newest passion, for I have designed at least 6 blocks in the last year just for fun.
I would consider myself a traditional quilter, and occasionally an art quilter-lite. Love to check out all the different styles though. Thanks for another chance to win!
I keep trying new things – that is one of the most enjoyable aspects of quilting; there is always something new.
I make mostly traditional quilts but also make and am inspired by the modern quilt movement. I guess I’m a mixed quilter.
Wish I had time to spend hours with each of the block designers – they are wonderful. I love these blocks! They are new and fresh yet still can make a very traditional looking quilt. Thanks!
I usually say I’m a traditional quilter “with a twist” because I tend to change something at least a bit to make it mine. I love applique and hand quilting (but am slow at both). Greatly admire art quilts but can’t see myself ever creating one.
I’m a traditional quilter. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am most definitely a Traditional Quilter. But I am loving the new Modern fabrics and patterns that are out now. So I think I am learning to like some modern too. Thanks so much for such a fun blog tour. I have so enjoyed the previous issues.
hybrid modern-traditional as like to mix fabrics and techniques plus I tend to hand quilt in a lap hoop – I’m enjoying this blog hop – lots of new techniques and ideas
I’m afraid I’m so new to quilting that I’m not sure I can even call myself “quilter”. So far, all I’ve really tried is traditional piecework. These fantastic blocks being featured are ‘out of this work’!
I’m a traditional quilter, but I enjoy seeing a variety of all quilt types.
I am for sure a traditional quilter. I do like some of the modern fabrics but my tastes always go back to the more traditional patterns.
Traditional, I think. If traditional means primarily geometric and making quilts that are meant to be used. Anyway, whatever ones style, this magazine has something for you, and fabric thrown into the deal. YAY!
Since I am fairly new to quilting I would have to say I dont quite know yet. I have been making quilt tops from patterns but I absolutely love the modern quilts with complete abstract styling. I hope to try one of those soon.
I think I definitely fit the “traditional” category. I’m loving all these gorgeous blocks.
I love this confetti block.
Looking at all the blocks over the last few days makes me want to lock myself in the sewing room and create create create.
I’m traditional with a twist. I love traditional blocks but like more contemporary fabrics.
I’ve been chatting with my daughter, a new quilter, about this very topic wondering where her interests will take her. I will always be a traditional quilter, that’s my comfort level, but I do have some modern want-to-dos. I admire art quilting but don’t have my mother’s artsy gene! Great tour, great inspiration!
I am a traditional quilter who loves to make hugs and smiles for family and friends.
I’m a combo girl. I’ll try anything once….sometimes the results are amazing….sometimes the results are amazingly awful…never know until you try, right? I love all forms of quilting. Modern, traditional, art….they all have their place.
I’m a ‘quilter’ – I love it all!
I’ve been a quilter for a while now. I learned with traditional quilts, I love making modern quilts, I love the play involved with art quilts and I love to make up my own designs too!
I like to make quilts for my family with very big, easy blocks, lol. I also just finished a miniature quilt that had black & white flowers that I painted with watercolors, embroidered around the flowers and leaves, and added beads & buttons.
I love art quilts, but they all seem to have traditional blocks somewhere in them… guess I can’t always think outside the blocks!
I consider myself a traditional quilter. I like squares and triangles. But where does Paper-Piecing come in?
I guess I would fall into the traditional quilter category although I have worked on some modern quilts also.
I’ve done various kinds. I’m not usually a traditional quilter but I have made a couple. I like bright colors best so, whatever style I make, I usually interpret it with brighter colors than other people might. Dark colors, what I call “muddy” colors, are a downer for me.
I’m more of a traditional quilter, but I’ll try patterns and techniques that appeal to me when they catch my eye. Beautiful quilt blocks today! The tour has been fun!
I am an”everything” kind of quilter. I just depends on the pattern or the fabric that sparks an idea. Of course this evolved over the years as my love of fabric grew and grew and grew and grew…lol. When I first started in the mid-eighties…it was all pastels and very traditional fabrics….now it is bright colours and bold patterns. Of course I still go back to the traditional country patterns and colours again and again. Darn…my brain can’t seem to make up it’s mind. lol
I’m a traditional quilter, started by my mother-in-law about 9 years ago. I’ve taught a few of my friends during that time and a started a small group on the internet and even created a few patterns of my own for us to swap and make together. But always willing to step up if something I’ve never done appeals to my eyes.
I enjoy combining all three methods in my work; my real love is applique. I like to take a traditional pattern and add a modern feel with fabric and emblish it with some of the new fibers, beads, and buttons.
I love to see all the “non” traditional blocks. Makes me want to try them all. My Mother was the Quilter in the family. She left me tons of scraps. I treasure them. Washing (she was a smoker), ironing and cutting shapes. I am prepared to go Modern or Traditional.
Mostly I am a traditional quilter, but I also like soe aplique and stichery. Hugs Jofrid
Traditional to primitive absolutely. i love the old quilts and try to make mine look like them. guess i am a nostalgic kind of girl. shobbs@vcu.edu
Thats a tough question. I don’t think I fit into any one slot. Can you be a “I’m flying by the seat of my pants” quilter? I guess I could be about 1/2 way between traditional and modern. Loving the tour, the blocks are all just wonderful!
I consider myself a traditional, but I’m very interested in art and modern.
A combination quilter here. I like all of it. Enjoying the tour and looking forward to Volume 4.
I consider myself a traditional quilter who is starting to lean towards modern!
I’m mostly a traditional quilter, but I’m getting the urge to try new things. Last fall I did my first wall hanging that was more along the lines of an art quilt. It was fun, fast and I really enjoyed it. May be more in the future??
I’m a traditional quilter. I love to learn about the history of the blocks that I make or how they came by their sometimes unusual names.
I consider myself a traditional quilter, but I LOVE the confetti block–very fun and cool!
Karen in Breezy Point
Combination – whatever the recipient and the fabric lead me to do…
I definitely consider myself to be a traditional quilter, but I like to put my own personal twist on projects. I rarely use a pattern when putting blocks together to make a quilt. To me, patterns are suggestions!
I am definitely more traditional. While I admire the work of the art quilters it’s just not my style.
I have to say I’m a combination I love traditional blocks and modern fabric!! Thanks for the chance!!
I have no special style, but I really love country look, stitchery and applique! I adore all those modern blocks, buttill now I didn’t make one myself.
I’d say my style, if you will, is more traditional. But I’m willing to branch out.
I think I’m a combination. I am a traditional for piecing but I use modern fabrics (like Batiks). Every once in a while I do a more modern quilt, like a bargello. I guess I’ve never considered this question – I am just a happy well adjusted quilter who love fabric and making quilts!
I am a traditional quilter. I love piecing the blocks. Thanks for all the chances to win this week.
I’m such a traditional quilter. While I admire modern and art quilts, I gravitate toward traditional piecing.
Oh, yes, I am a traditional quilter, but there is a tiny art quilter that has been growing within. Maybe someday it will POP out!
I tend to be more of a traditional quilter who rambles off the path and gets in the flowers — haven’t found a quilt pattern yet I don’t want to make!
Oh, I’m a traditional quilter with art quilter aspirations. Just no courage. SIGH.
Wow, you ask hard questions! But I would have to consider myself an Art Quilter, since I am always doing my own thing.
Kd ~ http://www.KdQuilts.com
I think I’m probably a traditional quilter, although I do design a great number of the quilts that I make. Thanks for the chance on your great giveaway!
I’m a traditional quilter but new blogs are inspiring me to look beyond sampler quilt blocks – I may try to make an art quilt soon.
I love traditional blocks with modern twists~ what does that make me? LOL Crazy? I love the blocks featured today. Thanks for the fun!
I love the vase block, that is beautiful and would be nice as a mini quilt.
I am both a traditional and art quilter. That is the wonderful thing about quilting, you can quilt to your mood.
Debbie
I am definitely a traditional quilter. I love all the geometric blocks and the way they can be joined to create new geometric patterns.
Linda in Southern Illinois
I have done a little bit of all except art quilting. That’s where my quilting heart lives. I liked finishing up my Mom’s bargello (Before she passed, she asked me to finish it for my niece). I also want to do one of those postage stamp quilts because of the challenge. I’d like to do an Hawaiian quilt too. My biggest problem with quilting is making up my mind as you can clearly see from this post.
I’d love to be an art quilter but I’m not. I suppose I am a modern quilter though as I use a lot of today’s techniques & shortcuts. And my sewing machine is my best friend – not the needle & thread!
I consider myself to be a tradional quilter, who happens to use modern fabrics. I think I’m mostly attracted to color.
I’m definitely not a traditional quilter and only have aspirations of becoming an art quilter, so I think the contemporary slot would fit me well.
thanks for this blog hop!
Truly traditional quilter here! I envy the art quilters!!!
I am definitely a traditional quilter. I enjoy viewing all types of quilting but I definitely need a pattern to work from. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!
I am a sewer, quilter, creator and tend towards everything. I use patterns and also develop my own, I love all colors, styles and techniques and want to try everything at least once. I like trying modern fabrics in trad. designs, incorporating textiles of all kinds. It’s a playground right? I’ve always said I’m a Dabbler, maybe that’s my term.
I guess I am a traditional quilter as I prefer doing piecing and add in some applique.
I think I am a mix of traditional and modern. Love the modern colors so tend to use these more than traditional colors, but I do like some of the traditional blocks.
I consider myself to be a traditional quilter who likes to throw in a little twist now and then. I like piecing and applique and love scrap quilts!
I am definitly NOT a traditional quilter! LOL Been there done that! When I found Art Quilts I knew I found my elementt. Thought I love the traditonal quilts to look at and own over 100 antque quilts from family members which I treasure. I just can’t help myself when it comes to bright hand dyed fabrics in delightful lines squares and circles!
Traditional, but just like to quilt what our grandchildren like
I consider myself to be a traditional quilter in every aspect of the “title”. I love to piece blocks, pattern doesn’t really matter. I love to use scraps of whatever fabric is available, and just love that “Hot Pink” fabric that sticks out like a sore thumb, Thank You!
I don’t know what category I fall into. I love to piece, paper piece, applique, and hand embroider. I love the varieties of fabric and wish I had them all and the time to create with them. I really love the Stonehedge Celestial fabric. WOW, that would have looked wonderful in my daughter’s fan quilt with moon and stars fabric. Thanks for the wonderful blog hop.
I’m new to quilting so don’t know what I am… (I’m only working on my first quilt). I like some of the traditional, but also love the modern quilts. Thanks for a chance to win!
I think that’s a hard question because the lines can be so blurry. I would consider myself a traditional quilter but I don’t particulary like to piece the traditional squares. So I would be modern but I like the comfort colors and more country and charm. I just like to make what I like and I like to quilt it.
I am a traditional modern quilter. I love the new fabrics and they still look good in the traditional kind of blocks.
I would consider myself a modern quilter as very few of the traditional blocks thrill me, however I’m not a lover of alot of the modern fabrics – big prints & weird shapes aren’t my thing – I’m more traditional that way – flowers, paisleys etc. although I do love batiks & bright colors! The tour has been awesome & great giveaway – thanks.
I would say I am somewhere between modern & traditional. I love using modern fabrics with traditional blocks & patterns.
I’d call myself a traditional quilter who is just learning to machine quilt. I usually piece quilts, but your tour has inspired me to put learning to applique on my “to do” list.
I definately am a traditional quilter. I love to use many scraps and also like to add the new colors in newer fabrics. I expecially like clear, bright colors. The blog tour has been really fun. I got an email this morning that said I had won a Quiltmaker 100 Block vol 4. from a yesterday drawing. Woohoo! I am excited.
It must be traditional, because I’m not the others….grin.
Finally an easy question to answer. I’m a traditional quilter. Love the way some of the modern fabrics look (and especially how they feel) but I want my quilts to have that been here for a couple hundred years look.
I consider myself traditional in the fabrics I like but I do nontraditional projects like crazy quilt totebags or baby bibs. I don’t seem to have space orenergy for full size quilts. I like to take new to me blocks or technique, make 2 and design a totebag around them.
Definitly traditional.
Traditional for sure! Anything scrappy with lots of small pieces and my favorite HSTs will catch my eye. I do like and will go for an applique project now and again… I certainly admire artsy projects, but leave those to others (wink). Day 4 of this tour is done for me. I’m looking forward to the finale tomorrow, not a single day has been better than any other. Lots of new designers and exceptional alumni. Sandi
I’m not sure how to classify my favorite style of quilting. Non-traditional, primitive, folk art, dark cozy colors, preferably with some applique! Definitely not modern or a lover of bright colors. Love that so many of the block I’ve seen so far have been applique!!!! Can’t wait to get my magazine!
I lean towards modern, but I love traditional block settings. Thanks for the giveaway!
Modern. Mostly, though, I’m a beginner.
oh, my, i’m a learning quilter … i’ve been trying something new in each quilt. i’ve learned i love applique best and there’s always something, even if it’s just using a different stitch or technique. maybe a different binding. a pieced background or a whole cloth background. intriqued with it all.
I’d say I’m a modern quilter, but a wanna-be art quilter. Thank you for the cool giveaway.
It really depends on the purpose of the quilt. I like traditionnal blocks but don’t really use repro fabrics though. So I guess I could be a traditionnal quilter with a modern twist!
I think I would have to conclude that I am a traditional quilter who considers herself a modern quilter using today’s fabrics to give traditional quilt patterns an udpated look. I love using batiks and hand dyes combined in traditional patterns.
I suppose I gravitate toward more modern quilt designs, but I don’t categorize my style. I just like what I like!
I would say I am a traditional/modern quilter. I love the look of the older quilts and fabrics, but I always want to replicate them using batiks, which I adore.
I am a traditional quilter. I love mixing up traditional blocks, but getting a new “today” look. Thanks!
Good question..I love the traditional for what it is..there is a quality and craftsmanship element that is challenging me to be the best I can be. The standards are demanding and require rigorous attention to detail..but not to the point of stifling creativity and that is where the gloves come off and I take a stand for modernism. I am starting slowly to warm to the ideas and potential for expression in the new wave of bold, understated yet very exciting quilts and styles that are emerging in this direction. I feel about to be swept up by its intriguing possiblities and I believe it is worthy of embracing because the ‘modern’ of today is I think, the reflection of where we all are and it is showing up in our quilting and I dont want to miss that. So, I am keeping my head down and practicing my applique and block making and keeping my eyes and ears open for the new directions and trends. I don’t want to miss a minute of any of it. Besides, there is so much fun to be had in both camps.
I am more a traditional quilter-not into “art” quilts but will do craft items occasionally.
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I am throughly a modern quilter. I really love the bright, bold, colorful prints, geometric prints, ethnic prints, batiks and fabrics that make a bold statement with their color and subtle design. I love art quilts also and using different textured fabrics when making quilts. To me quilting is an art form, a blank canvas in which the quilter creates a masterpiece in fabrics that represents one’s artistic eye and the things that surround them.
I am a combination of the three. If I had more time to devote to it, my first love would probably be art quilting. I do traditional quilting to fill the need to make things, because I don’t often have the time to be more creative in the world of art quilting. I am intrigued by modern quilting…. sometime I love it and sometimes I think it is awful. I dabble in it and sometimes feel like I get it.
I think I am a traditional quilter. I enjoy looking at the art quilts, but have no clue as to where to begin on one. I admire those who can and am in awe of some of the traditional quilts that are being made in beautiful new fabrics.
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sometimes traditional, sometimes modern, rarely arty but have tried one or two small projects…..love to dabble in all sorts. I guess if I had to pinpoint one it would be modern traditional!!!! (there….maybe I’ll start a new trend!)lol
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A few months ago, I would have said that I was strictly a traditional quilter. But I am starting to feel the love for modern. There is something to be said for the solids and brights!
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I’m confused – I have no idea what I am. I do some of all – so I guess I’m just confused – unable to put a label on me! I love the structure of traditional & am fairly anal about making sure points & seams etc all line up. I love the creativity of modern quilting – let’s me think “out of the box”. Art – well, sometimes I think so, though others might argue that
!!! I just love quilting – plain & simple.
It would be hard to call myself one kind of quilter. I jump from one type of quilt to another, it’s what ever I feel like doing at the time. That’s the fun of quilting!
I am a tradition quilter with episodes of modern quilting at times!
I’m definitely a traditional quilter. While I appreciate art quilts, I really don’t enjoy making them. I mostly piece but have done a little applique and hope to do more.
I think I’d probably be considered a traditional quilter, though I love all different sorts of quilts.
Hmmm, I guess I would be a modern traditional quilter! I like to machine piece and quilt and I love using fabric collections with a theme…but I also really love old standard style blocks.
I guess I’m a traditional quilter. I love to quilt by hand and I love the country colors, love the look of the old quilts
I am definitely a traditional quilter. I love patchwork and embroidery..
I am trully a traditional quilter and don’t even like to overquilt my projects. I like the softness of a finished quilt when not overdone. I am hoping to learn to hand quilt sometime in the near future, maybe I need to just “do it”. Love this blog, the 100 Block issues, and the giveaways!
I started out by doing traditional patterns however I have taken three different workshops now that leans more towards art quilts. I’ve only just “discovered”
the modern quilting and I’m liking that as well.
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Since I’m still new to quilting I’m not sure what my style is going to be. I’m having alot of fun and think I’m leaning more towards the modern side. Thanks for the chance to win.
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“Traditional Quilter” that would be ME!!!! I love Scrappy and mystery quilts. It is so much fun picking fabrics and not knowing what it will turn out like. Can’t wait to get my magazine.
I lean toward the traditional, with a strong modern twist and a desire to experiment with different techniques.
I think I am a traditional quilter overall, but always will try new things. Thanks for the chance to win.
I tend to like modern twists on traditional quilts.
I’m probably a traditional quilter, so far. I would like to be more adventurous and try new techniques and challenges, though.
I’ve not actually found a style for myself yet since I’m still somewhat new. I do know I am drawn to more modern blocks but I also just love quite a few of the traditional styles. I think it may come down to what my mood is on a day I’m going to plan to sit and do something and then see which direction I go. I’m like that quite alot and don’t really fall into one specific category in other things as well.
I am a mixture of about two-thirds traditional and one-third modern. Whatever you want to call it, I’m sure having fun. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
I am a traditional quilter. Thanks for the chance to win.
I think I would be classed as a traditional quilter! I haven’t made anything that I would class as modern.
The Northcott website is wonderful. The only problem with the upcoming lines: “I want it NOW”.
When I first started quilting, I was fortunate to live in California, and for $3 you could take 12-16 weeks of classes (enrichment type)through the community college. Of course, you supplied everything except the instructor and instructions. But as an introduction to quilting, it was great. I took traditional piecing classes to learn the techniques of construction. Then I was prepared to go wherever my fancy takes me. I love trying it all.
I think I’m a practical quilter. I like my quilts to be used! I cross over between traditional, modern and my own style. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am so traditional! I love balance and contrast! I love traditional blocks and I love playing with color to see the different patterns within the blocks and/or the settings. I’ve done a lot of sampler quilts so far, because I want to challenge myself and teach myself something new with every project, and also because I just can’t decide which blocks I want to do whole quilts out of! I mostly piece, and foundation-piece (using new methods–Peggy Martin’s “Quick Strip”). Trying to learn a little applique. One of my favorite books right now is Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler by Jennifer Chiaverini. My local Bernina store has a club and we’re almost done with our 12 blocks from the book (Block of the Month). I decided to make mine king-sized so I’m doing 30 more blocks from the book !
Hard to answer – I am probably a traditional quilter with some modern tendencies!!!
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I like geometrics and pinwheels. Thank you for the giveaway.
Since it all depends on my mood for the day, I have to say I’m just a plain ole’ quilter! Don’t really know what label to put on it. I love dipping my toes in all styles!
I’m a Quilter through and through will try any technique or style once maybe more if I enjoy it. And I love learning new techniques/ideas all the time.
I enjoy all three. It depends on the person or occasion as to which style I make.
I have art quilt aspirations, but root it in traditional blocks. Sometimes I do traditional designs in arty colors. Sometimes I do samplers. I intend to do variations on traditional blocks that curve in unexpected places…but I prefer ruler and rotary cutting to templates.
I refer to myself as a Newbie Kah-blew-ie quilter. I’m still getting my walking feet under me, so I’m in a bit of an identity crisis. I’m trying all techniques, styles, and sizes, so I’m gleaning from all the techniques that I’m learning and making mistakes along the way, thus, the Newbie Kah-blew-ie.
I do admire a lot of the art quilts I have seen. I just don’t think I’ll ever try making one myself. I consider myself a traditional kind of gal. Give me log cabins and stars and blanket stitched applique.
I make art quilts but I also make traditional quilts look arty so is that artditional? Thanks for the opportunity!
Id say I was a tradtional quilter with touches of modern methods and fabrics. Thanks for the chance!
I consider myself a traditional quilter, although I have tried out a few modern patterns. But I just love pieced blocks!
I’m more of a traditional quilter, but I like some of the modern quilts.
I love piecing and applique, so, I guess I am an all rounder!! Thanks for the chance, Dianne
I’m a traditional quilter. I’m primarily a hand-piecer. I go back to using cereal boxes for templates. I can still remember that pizza-cutter doohickey showing up at the fabric store! I’ve been working at getting better at machine piecing so I can do more give-away quilts that can withstand lots of washing.
I love this block! It really captures the beauty of the slender trees in their fall foliage! My tastes range from nostalgic traditional to unique contemporary. Machine piecer, apprentice appliquer, and seasoned long-armer.
traditional quilter, with a little twist sometimes.
As alot of quilters, I started out as a Traditional quilter in high school. Now I am more into Art quilts.Whatever inspires me I try to envision as a quilt. It’s alot of fun and I have made some interesting quilts (great and so-so). Now I am making quilts for grandchildren, some traditional and some with my own personal twist to suit each child’s personality.
Mostly traditional with a slight lean (especially in color selection) toward modern.
I’m a traditional, but I often lean over and do some modern quilts too!
Traditional! Love the block tour!
I do both kinds of quilts. I like both kinds of patterns and both kinds of fabric. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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I think I am a traditional beginner
Thanks for the giveaway!
I am just beginning as a quilter so I am sticking to the traditional for now but would someday like to branch out and try art quilts.
I’m a traditional quilter hoping to become an art quilter when I get more comfortable with it.
Well I am still finding my groove. I would say traditional plus a little modern.
I enjoy all kinds of quilting, so I don’t think of myself as just one type. There are so many techniques out there and I enjoy learning as many of them as possible.