Author Archives: June

About June

I'm the Editor-in-Chief of Quiltmaker magazine. I have enjoyed quilting for many years. And I love to collect fabric, thread, books and all things quilty. I especially like batiks, bright colors, florals, dots, stripes and anything purple or teal.

You’re Invited to Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Vol. 3 Exhibit

Posted on July 8, 2011 by June

This one-of-a-kind exhibit features 24 quilts, and each quilt’s original block, from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 3. This amazing variety of quilts was made by block designers, QM staff and one block tester. This show is on display now at … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Blog Tour Wrap Up: Time to Sew!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by June

Thanks for spending a little bit of time with Quiltmaker last week! We enjoyed your comments and all of the inspiration provided by our designers. Now that Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 3 Blog Tour is over, it’s time to get … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Volume 3: Win a Set of Blocks!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by June

We are giving away all of the blocks from 100 Blocks Volume 3. We’ll be grouping them into random sets of 4 blocks and 25 people will win a set of the blocks. Head to the 100 Blocks Volume 3 … Continue reading →

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Brought to You by Quiltmaker

Posted on May 5, 2011 by June

I’d like to highlight some products brought to you by Quiltmaker. Our products can be purchased online at QuiltandSewShop.com, along with products from our sister publications McCall’s Quilting/Quick Quilts and Quilter’s Newsletter. GOOD NEWS: For orders over $50, shipping is … Continue reading →

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100 Blocks Volume 3: Zippity Zinnia

Posted on May 4, 2011 by June

“Zippity Zinnia, zippity-ay . . . ” doesn’t the name of my block just make you want to sing? I was still playing with cutting designs from folded paper (see my block Snowman Farm from 100 Blocks Volume 2). Only … Continue reading →

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What Else Is Happening at Quiltmaker

Posted on May 4, 2011 by June

Even though this week is all about 100 Blocks Volume 3, there is a lot more happening at Quiltmaker. Featured Quilts from our Readers in the Quiltmaker Show & Tell Gallery Berry Pie, Quiltmaker Sept/Oct ’02 Ruff Patch, Quiltmaker May/June … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word: 100 Blocks Volume 3 Blog Tour May 2-6

Posted on May 2, 2011 by June

Tell your quilty friends about Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Volume 3 Blog Tour for a chance to win an issue. Copy one of the images below (right-click or control-click to save either one to your desktop−the only difference between the two … Continue reading →

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Quiltmaker: Special Subscription Offers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by June

If you’d like to take advantage of getting Quiltmaker’s regular issues in your mailbox, there are two special offers available now. I want all our regular visitors and the blog hoppers to know about both of them. Choose your favorite—but … Continue reading →

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I Spy Quiltmaker May/June on the Newsstand

Posted on April 15, 2011 by June

Linda recently commented on QM’s Facebook page, “This issue of Quiltmaker (May/June ’11) is my ‘so far FAVORITE!!’ I cannot wait to make the cover pattern, and at least 2 others in it. I have been getting this magazine for … Continue reading →

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QM’s New Product: Self-Cutting Applique Sheets

Posted on April 1, 2011 by June

We’ve been working on a secret project for a little while and I’m so glad to introduce you to it today! Quiltmaker’s new applique sheets completely eliminate the need to trace and cut your applique designs, plus they dispense the … Continue reading →

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