Author Archives: Denise Starck

About Denise Starck

I am the Graphic Designer for Quiltmaker. I really love what I do and being able to combine my two passions, graphic design and quilting, into every day is fantastic! I've been quilting for over 14 years and enjoy all types of quilting.

100 Blocks Vol. 2: Shoe Boxes

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Denise Starck

As you get to know me, one thing you soon learn is that I have a thing for shoes. It’s all my mother’s fault, of course! As a young girl, I desperately wanted a pair of black and white saddle … Continue reading →

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Anita’s Arrowhead Staff Challenge: Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Denise Starck

The Nov/Dec ’10 issue of Quiltmaker features a clever technique from Anita Grossman Solomon in a block called Anita’s Arrowhead. Our staff was eager to try it out. Each staff member chose Christmas fabrics from one manufacturer to make a … Continue reading →

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You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Denise Starck

You read last week how Diane dreads sewing rows together when she’s making a quilt – well, I seriously dislike marking the sewing lines down the center of a patch for things like triangle squares or stitch & flip. Did … Continue reading →

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A Built-In Color Palette

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Denise Starck

Have you ever noticed the colored dots on the selvage of your favorite fabric? Do you know what they are? They’re often called color windows and it’s a built-in color palette! For me, sometimes the hardest part of quilting is … Continue reading →

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Hello! My name is…

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Denise Starck

So, now that June has made my public introduction, thought I’d chime in here while everyone is at Market. My name is Denise Starck and I’m the new graphic designer around here. I started in January and LOVE working at … Continue reading →

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