Sunday, December 13, 2009

See My Fan Quilt in Quiltmaker Magazine!


Photo above by Tim Benko.
Quiltmaker magazine has included my fan quilt in their January/February issue! It's very exciting to open Quiltmaker and see a quilt that I thought up. And this quilt is one of my favorites too. They named it "Fandango" (the fast Spanish dance using castinets). I used to call it "Firing on All Cylinders," but I like their festive name better.



The article has a good description about how to make this quilt. It's string-pieced by eye, not foundation pieced. Scraps are cut 1 inch wide. The key to making the fan is: when you sew two strips together, start with a regular 1/4" seam allowance, then gradually increase to about a 1/2" sean allowance. Repeating this with each strip creates the fan. Finally, place a square template on the block and trim to a square shape. Quiltmaker did a good job showing how to do it.

Click here to see an interniew with me about the quilt: http://www.quiltmaker.com/articles/Karen_Griska



Happy Quilting!
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27 comments:

  1. Марина СохончукDecember 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Amazing quilt! I love it!

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  2. Kim WalusDecember 13, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    Wow!!! That is one spectacular quilt! I love it!

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  3. winceycottagegirlDecember 13, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    OOOOhhhhh Very Cool! I think I'll have to make one of these!

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  4. Edith Bieri-HanselmannDecember 13, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    congratulation Karen on this amazing quilt and beeing in quiltmaker!

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  5. Abby and StephanieDecember 13, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Eye catching and I have to admit I like the name Fandango. Congratulations.

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  6. Erica SpinksDecember 13, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    Exciting design, Karen. I'll look out for the magazine in our shops.

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  7. GreenmareDecember 13, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    fabulous! I still like your name better though~!

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  8. MelindaDecember 13, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I love the fan quilt - oh no, another project to add to my to do list.

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  9. AnyaDecember 13, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Cool! I can't wait to get my copy. Thanks for sharing...

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  10. whiteyDecember 13, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    How does one get some many selvages do you have people who send them to you? It is a wonderful quilt you can not help but smile when you see all the colors.

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  11. Quilt RatDecember 13, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Congrats on the article.......and what a fabulous quilt. Guess I am off to hunt down the latest Quiltmaker Magazine

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  12. Room Service ~ Decorating 101December 13, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Wow, You did a great job. My grandma used to make them and there is nothing I would rather have on my bed on a winter night. I made one 20 something years ago, it was not the best. It makes you appreciate a well made one when you see it. 5* and I also want to say welcome to my blog!

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  13. marlene@ByTheSeamDecember 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Awesome quilt.

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  14. jen duncanDecember 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    WOW Karen. That is SOOOO fabulous!

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  15. KarenDecember 13, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Congrats! No wonder it is a beauty!

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  16. Pat from FloridaDecember 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    How cool is that????

    Way to go!

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  17. Grace GartonDecember 13, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    It makes me dizzy just looking at it!
    I've been saving all my selvage edges. I wonder if I have enough?

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  18. Mary on Lake PulaskiDecember 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Congratulations! It is one awesome quilt and deserves to be in lights!!

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  19. Diane PerinDecember 13, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    This quilt is gorgeous -- such great energy. Thanks for explaining how you did it! I'll be looking for that magazine. I'm always so inspired by your blog!

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  20. JocelynDecember 13, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Amazing quilt. And congratulations!

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  21. DarleeDecember 13, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    You truly know how to amaze us!! I enjoyed reading about your quilt. And I agree quilting should always be enjoyable. Another good reason why paper piecing is not for me!

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  22. JillDecember 13, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    You continue to amaze and inspire me! I must buy this issue and drool over your beautiful quilt! I have to make one of these! I loved what you said in the intervies- hoping to get snowed in to quilt! I hope for the same!!!
    Nothing can beat a day home sewing!

    http://cre8fmomquilts.blogspot.com/

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  23. BonnieDecember 14, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I've just discovered your blog recently and I've got to say, Wow! This quilt is just wonderful. Congratulations on it being chosen.

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  24. BrowndirtcottageDecember 14, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Oh yeh....there it is again....My
    favorite quilt! During the last month I have experimented making the fan blocks in different sizes...trying to decide which size I like best...of course I LOVE small tiny pieces and made a block that is about 5 inches...it's cute and I.LIKE.
    Congrats on your article!!

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  25. Moose on the Porch QuiltsDecember 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    When I saw that quilt, I was surprised it wasn't a selvage quilt. It had your name on it after all, and at first glance the thin pieces resemble selvages. Fun quilt. Love how they said you eyeballed the piecing. I am an eyeballer too.

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  26. Carrie P.December 14, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Congratulations! That is so exciting. It is a fabulous quilt.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 22, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    Congratulations Karen!! I thought I had seen this quilt in a quilt magazine before, but I must be mixing it up. I have this pattern and am looking forward to making it as soon as all of my latest bunch of company is gone. I love ALL of your patterns!
    Bev

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