tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post6409700448764115627..comments2024-01-18T22:31:09.132-07:00Comments on Starwood Quilter: Semaphore Quilt Designed by Author Marie BostwickStarwood Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02772697925399908332noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-56387221113997433422013-08-23T11:01:16.417-06:002013-08-23T11:01:16.417-06:00No to the above questions, but, I made some fabric...No to the above questions, but, I made some fabric flowers for the LQS when they re-opened several years ago. The flowers were pretty popular, so, they asked me to make a pattern for them. They even paid me. Woohoo! I've seen much better flower patterns since then. I still have a copy of that pattern here somewhere. Not the best, but, it was fun, and a good learning experience. I usually just draft patterns for myself (by hand). Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-34432203769352162972013-08-23T08:49:24.884-06:002013-08-23T08:49:24.884-06:00Love Marie's unique quilt! I have never submit...Love Marie's unique quilt! I have never submitted a pattern, just modified like others. Thanks go to lisa for proofreading patterns & those who would help Quilt Pattern Magazine. So many times a pattern is not technically correct. One time I had to track down the author/designer of a book of patterns, and she actually called me back - twice - to clarify things. I really appreciated that!Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052731047595591573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-28678025632725453902013-08-22T18:42:03.445-06:002013-08-22T18:42:03.445-06:00I have never submitted anything to a magazine; sti...I have never submitted anything to a magazine; still consider myself a beginner and tend to follow the pattern when I'm working. I have noticed when taking classes that I tend to be more interested in the design process especially when the basics include designing/piecing your basic fabric, cutting that up, and creating a design from that. <br />Thanks for the tip on being a pattern tester, Bonni. Sounds interesting!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537064991356900973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-38464219119008811052013-08-22T14:11:10.348-06:002013-08-22T14:11:10.348-06:00Since we are talking about patterns and such, I wa...Since we are talking about patterns and such, I was asked to tell about being a pattern tester. I occasionally test patterns for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It's a great online magazine, and while you do pay for a subscription, it is very reasonable and is packed with patterns. It comes out monthly. The reason I am saying this is because they are always looking for pattern testers. I didn't think I could be a tester since I am new to quilting but they love to have people from all levels (beginners to Advanced) test their patterns. Sometimes the beginners actually find errors that the more experienced do because they don't automatically "fill in the missing instructions". If anybody is interested in being a pattern tester for them, go to:<br /><br />http://www.quiltpatternmagazine.com/contact.php<br /> <br />and contact them. They are great people and I've learned a lot since doing the patterns. You get to pick which patterns you want to test and you keep the finished products. Check them out. <br /><br />Oh yes, this was posted here by permission from Starwood Quilter as well as the Quilt Pattern Magazine.Bonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-71750482705666933372013-08-21T21:10:09.426-06:002013-08-21T21:10:09.426-06:00I email commenters, but you are a no reply comment...I email commenters, but you are a no reply commenter, so I don't think you'd receive my email. I haven't ever submitted anything to a magazine either. I often combine patterns of others or adjust them to fit my own tastes. Starwood Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772697925399908332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-74843284872823010692013-08-21T11:33:00.842-06:002013-08-21T11:33:00.842-06:00Like so many, I have not submitted anything to a m...Like so many, I have not submitted anything to a magazine. I do at times go a little afield of a pattern.DJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001386054538403400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-45287038054952558742013-08-21T07:51:58.422-06:002013-08-21T07:51:58.422-06:00No to both questions & I admire those with the...No to both questions & I admire those with the talent to design & write.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088879057807463879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-80317311599829672892013-08-20T21:27:11.250-06:002013-08-20T21:27:11.250-06:00I just finished reading Marie Bostwick's first...I just finished reading Marie Bostwick's first book, the one about Cobblestone Court Quilts. Loved it! I read all about this one on the blog hop, but didn't realize there was a quilt in that magazine, too. I have had articles in quilt magazines, but I haven't submitted designs. I have a friend, not a big name quilter, who submits to every single 100 Block issue, and she's been accepted 3 times, so it's worth doing! dezertsuz at gmailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-82357115743291919612013-08-20T15:58:56.036-06:002013-08-20T15:58:56.036-06:00No and no. I published a photo on my blog once of...No and no. I published a photo on my blog once of a mug rug I made in an original design and one of my blog readers heartily encouraged me to send it in to a magazine. I didn't though. Too shy, too afraid of rejection, too busy...Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-64140712370623000772013-08-20T15:48:22.340-06:002013-08-20T15:48:22.340-06:00I have made a few Quilts for classes -made of my ...I have made a few Quilts for classes -made of my choice of blocks to teach new beginners- never did send in to a magazine though. Enjoy your blog and quilt blockssewspecialladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121064094881436068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-22475991693392031782013-08-20T14:25:52.305-06:002013-08-20T14:25:52.305-06:00Such a beautiful quilt.Such a beautiful quilt.Pondering Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941698071016963250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-21727972337936116442013-08-20T09:59:57.428-06:002013-08-20T09:59:57.428-06:00I have been a tester. Once for grandson I had to ...I have been a tester. Once for grandson I had to draw the pattern from a picture of a quilt that he liked. He told what colors he wanted and where they went. It was a challenge but I was suggestive.<br />Nancy in INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068091015054046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-56064298663831045302013-08-20T07:52:32.540-06:002013-08-20T07:52:32.540-06:00For years I rarely strayed far from the original p...For years I rarely strayed far from the original pattern...right down to color choices! Now that I have plenty of experience I am always changing things up a bit. I've never submitted a pattern and my chicken scratch notes during construction wouldn't get anyone very far in the quilt making process!<br />I do enjoy your blog...almost daily!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380445451262754861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-90288211685860222332013-08-20T06:53:54.951-06:002013-08-20T06:53:54.951-06:00I've never submitted a pattern but have been a...I've never submitted a pattern but have been a pattern tester. My mind boggles at the thought of submitting a pattern. I know that a lot of writers and quilt designers have to submit their stories, whether it is in fabric, paper or digital, but I'm not sure that I could handle the rejection. Who knows, perhaps I'll find out one day. After all, I never thought I'd be able to quilt or be a pattern tester either.Bonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602027495997890298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-86635831106178771712013-08-20T06:48:13.591-06:002013-08-20T06:48:13.591-06:00I have never submitted a pattern but alter some pa...I have never submitted a pattern but alter some patterns to fit my needs. Thanks for askingMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575675319013741306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-69085136744920680022013-08-20T05:29:55.574-06:002013-08-20T05:29:55.574-06:00No I have not. I have recently proof read and edi...No I have not. I have recently proof read and edited a new quilt book that is about to be released and that was exciting enough.lisa0116https://www.blogger.com/profile/07762879176838183167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-15416609045390701222013-08-19T22:10:20.709-06:002013-08-19T22:10:20.709-06:00I seem to always make my own pattern or change one...I seem to always make my own pattern or change one so much, it probably would be hard to recognize, but I have never submitted one to a magazine. I have, however, had pictures of my quilts published in quilting magazines a number of times.Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-73215640864433401642013-08-19T19:11:00.559-06:002013-08-19T19:11:00.559-06:00ooops misspelled it....Marie's!ooops misspelled it....Marie's!<br />Terrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827503893777971406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-23473827035413876112013-08-19T19:10:17.911-06:002013-08-19T19:10:17.911-06:00I too will modify a pattern. I have created sever...I too will modify a pattern. I have created several patterns for my own use tho as I use them for my holding threads of memories quilts that I design for others from their loved ones clothing. Love Matie's books and her quilt guild group of ladies.Terrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827503893777971406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-31483049914046519872013-08-19T18:53:20.262-06:002013-08-19T18:53:20.262-06:00Like Karen, I've never submitted a design but ...Like Karen, I've never submitted a design but have modified others and do the same thing with smocking. I will take parts of different designs and put them together.<br /><br />Thanks so much for focusing on Marie's books! This has been great!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850054079062548655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511052179322289323.post-56611867172364349582013-08-19T18:40:27.368-06:002013-08-19T18:40:27.368-06:00I haven't ever submitted a pattern for publica...I haven't ever submitted a pattern for publication. I have modified the patterns of others for my own use. I'm sure computer aided design would make the process much easier than it was in the "old days."<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896669074532380150noreply@blogger.com