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Tag Archives: Quilt Design Star 2012
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Lisette Léveillé
MQ: What was your reaction when you first realized you would be required to design a quilt that incorporated the fabric you received? “I was lucky to receive an advance notice from Terry Vanden Bosch, one of the other finalist, … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Robin Waggoner
MQ: What was your reaction when you first realized you would be required to design a quilt that incorporated the fabric you received? “I figured that when the fabric arrived that we would be using it in the next challenge. … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Cheryl Adam
MQ: What was your reaction when you first realized you would be required to design a quilt that incorporated the fabric you received? “The print on the required fabric is huge. I was also worried about getting other fabrics to … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Kay Gentry
The first step Kay took to begin designing the Challenge 2 quilt to was to go to her stash and pull any fabrics that coordinated with the challenge fabric, including a few from the sponsor prize box. We asked Kay … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Tom Rice
We asked Tom a few questions about this second challenge round: Do you normally choose fabrics first and then start a design, or vice versa? “Normally I choose the design or the scene first. Then I select the fabrics that … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 2 Designer: Kristi Parker
Kristi Parker is very pleased to be part of the next challenge, and shares these thoughts with us about the Challenge 2 round: “When I first opened the package that had the Challenge 2 fabric in it, I must admit … Continue reading
QDS™ 2012 Challenge 2 Fabrics Revealed
The Challenge 2 Finalists have been announced, and the remaining 24 finalists have until August 5, 2012 to design and create their quilt top for Challenge 2. Public voting for this second of three challenge rounds will begin on August … Continue reading
QDS Challenge 2 Voting Ends July 8!
Our 30 Challenge 1 finalists must be filled with anticipation as voting comes to a close for this round! Help them out by being sure to vote these last three days…voting will be open through midnight Mountain Time Sunday, July … Continue reading
McCall’s Quilt Design Star™ 2012 Challenge 1 Recap
As Challenge 1 of McCall’s Quilt Design Star™ 2012 draws to a close, our finalists are completing their quilt tops and preparing for the next voting cycle. Before you vote, be sure to check out these sites for more information … Continue reading
QDS™ Challenge 1 Showcase – Kay Gentry
We are pleased to introduce you to Professional category finalist Kay Gentry! Her entry-round submission is titled “Yuletide Ribbon Wreath”. Kay tells us about her progress in Challenge 1: “I’ve made a few Storm at Sea quilts in the last … Continue reading