Sunday, May 1, 2011

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour

     Nothing like trying to learn something new at the very last minute, but life does get in the way most of the time.
     I am proud to have a block in this vol # 3 of the magazine.    I am on the list for the blog tour for Monday, May 2, 2011.       Quiltmaker's Blog  has a complete list of everyone who is participating in the blog hop.    
         There are lots of give aways all week on the Quiltermaker's Blog - - Quilty Pleasures Blog
Quiltmaker | Quiltmaker  - - http://www.quiltmaker.com/index.html  and the blogs of others in the blog hop.

     Here is the cover  - - -                                 Join me for the Quiltmaker's 100 Block Blog tour  May   2-6, 2011.


 My block is called "Around the Block.  It is an optional illusion block once you start putting the        blocks together.     I hope you will have fun with it.
Want to win a ccopy of the Quiltmaker's !00 Blocks ???
Just leave a comment on this post to be entered  !!! 

ARound the block  square and a wall hanging layout.

Directions for piecing the square will be found in the magazine.

for the wall hanging you will need 
Background fabric - -   1/2 yd
for the small triangles and borders - -   3/4 yd
for the long diamond - -  1/2 yd
and for the center square - - 1 fat quarter

Please excuse the ruffness of this post, as I am learning how to do all of this, a new blog, posting to the blog and also the hardest thing was figureout out how to get phots onto the blog.   I promise  I will get better at this.



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57 comments:

  1. MartinaMay 1, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    It is a great block! Congratulations! And so exciting that you started this blog. Wish you will have lots of fun with it! Would love to win a copy of this great magazine!Thanks so much!

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  2. AnnieofbluegablesMay 2, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win the 100 blocks. I am excited.

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  3. LeeMay 2, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Congrats and thank you for the chance to win a copy of the mag. I love the block you designed!

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  4. MaryjoMay 2, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Congrats on being in this special magazine...great block! It looks like a great one to make!

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  5. DorianMay 2, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Cute block! Congrats on being in the magazine. Blogging is fun, good luck with it. And thanks for a chance at winning.

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  6. Lisa EnglandMay 2, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I always love these 100 block magazines because they have so many new ideas. Congrats on being a part of this!

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  7. Darlene BMay 2, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Good luck with the new blog! Love your block and would love to win a copy of this magazine!

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  8. Northern DebMay 2, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    You're doing a great job of blogging... nice picture. Love your block and WOW, a chance to win a copy of the magazine?! Nice!

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  9. DebMay 2, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I love your block! I'll be following your blog too! I have a feeling you will be inspiring us often!

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  10. Carol C.May 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Congratulations on having your block in the magazine!! I love your block!

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  11. Carrie P.May 2, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    congrats! on the magazine and your new blog. Have fun with blogging.

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  12. PegMay 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love optical illusion blocks- how they make such interesting quilts.

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  13. SewLindaAnnMay 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I love the idea of optical illusions and can't wait to see your block in color. Great job on posting and congratulations on all that's come your way.

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  14. MaryMay 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Very pretty block. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine. Mary

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  15. grandmarocktonMay 2, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Congrats! and THANK you for the chance to WIN! cute block

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  16. NancyMay 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Happy Happy Day for you! Congrats!

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  17. GidgetMay 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Very nice block...Congrats!

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  18. VeronicaMay 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love you block. It has nice spring colors and a great design. It makes me smile and inspires me to get busy on my current project. Thank you

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  19. LouMay 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Would be great as a baby quilt....did I mention I have a first gdaughter:) hahaha!!!

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  20. StephanieMay 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Congratulations! I find optical illusion blocks so intriguing, and yours looks challenging as well as fun. Can't wait to see how I can work it. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. CoryMay 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Congrats on the new blog and on being chosen to be in the magazine. I would love to win so I can keep my set complete. Thank you. Take care and God bless, Cory

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  22. Sarah or SemmyMay 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a great block. I can see using up some very busy fabric paired with solids. Congratulations, you deserved to be printed in Quilmakers new 100 blocks. Dstsh

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  23. BeverlyMay 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love your block. Congrats on being in 100 blocks!

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  24. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I like your block, very exciting for you I am sure.

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  25. ErinMay 2, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Great block!

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  26. KarenMay 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    So many wonderful blocks!

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  27. JanetMay 2, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely block! and congratulations on starting your blog. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  28. DebMay 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Thank You for a Chance to Win a Magazine and Most of all I Love your Block

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  29. Back Porch ExtrasMay 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Blogs can be addicting so just set your hour to work on it go for it. Congratulations on your block design and being #3. Love the chance to win a magazine.

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  30. amy dameMay 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    congratulations on your published block! it looks wonderful as a wallhanging!

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  31. JanetMay 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Looks like it is spinning.

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  32. idahoskpMay 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks for the sketch of the block and the quilt. I love the illusions you can create when you join blocks.

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  33. Angie in SoCalMay 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I was one of the testers for this block. It went together smoothly. Great block.

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  34. IvaniMay 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congatulations on being featured on the magazine. Your block looks wonderful. Welcome to the Blogland! Thanks so much for the chance to win a free copy of this great book.
    Hugs

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  35. MaryMay 2, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Love how you made this blocks. It looks great. Congratulations!

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  36. WendiMay 2, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love this block! Blocks that are an optical illusion are my favorite. Congratulations on your inclusion in the publication.

    (I'm a new blogger and I feel your "pain")

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  37. Granny AnneMay 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I love pinwheels and this is a great takeoff of them

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  38. LeAndreaMay 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for a Chance to Win a Magazine, and I Love your Block! Congratulations!

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  39. Marcia W.May 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Congratulations on your block being published. I like the modern or traditional flexibility that this block has -- and your sketches to share the process. Plz enter me into the drawing.

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  40. EclecticMay 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    The block itself is lovely, and the illusion of the pinwheel that pops up when you join the blocks is fantastic!

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  41. MaryBethMay 2, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Nice block, I love pinwheels and I'd love to win the book!

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  42. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Congratulations for producing a great block with loads of potential. It's a star!

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  43. SueMay 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Welcome to the world of blogging! I really like your pinwheel block~

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  44. carla.meierMay 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love the block.

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  45. Evelene SMay 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    An optical illusion block how fun is that!!! Congratulations on being a new blogger and having your block in the magazine. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  46. ktMay 3, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Great block! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. GailM.May 3, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Really nice block. Congratulations!

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  48. JoyceLMMay 3, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Congrats on having a block in the new mag. Love the block. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  49. DianthaMay 3, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I like the cool look of the quilt made from your block. Congratulations on having a block in the magazine.

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  50. JoniMay 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    You are doing a great job blogging for being new at it. Great block!

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  51. The Village QueenMay 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Love this block, and your drawing is very helpful. Congrats!

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  52. pcflamingoMay 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Very fun block! Don't be too hard on yourself about blogging - no one is born knowing how to do it, are they?

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  53. Lee Ann L.May 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Welcome to blogging! I've been around for a little while and I'm still learning. Congrats on getting into the magazine. And, thanks for a chance to win.

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  54. KayMay 3, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I can see a lot of possibilities with your block. Congrats on getting it in the magazine.

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  55. JaneMay 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    This would be lovely in pastels or brights for a baby quilt. Great block!

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  56. BillieBee (billiemick)May 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    A really nice block!

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  57. Nancy SueMay 5, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love your block. Congrats on being featured in the magazine. Being from the Maryland area, I love your Maryland quilt too!!!

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