Hi everyone,
of the roller coaster of life, things are starting to look up again.
I had another health scare , last year so did not get to submit for Vol 5, but did for Vol 6. http://www.quiltmaker.com/quiltypleasures
This time I entered one of my applique designs, and I got selected for the Vol 6 Quiltmaker's 100 blocks !!! I even finished the wall hanging in time to get it sent out to Colorado,
and it is also in the magazine.
So on to the good things, here is my block
that I designed, and the magazine named it Heart Blossom. You will find my block on page 22 of the magazine and it is # 510. Now in the block here you will not see a flower. When you make this block, I want you the quilter, to add your favorite flower or flowers. So here is my block - -
Here is the wall hanging I made with my blocks and you will notice that I have added flowers to my blocks. On this wall hanging I only added one flower to the block, but if you want to add more flowers, then by all means do so. I like to make my patterns look complicated, but are really easy to do. You will find that the leaves are the only pattern that you need to cut out. the rest - the vine and the heart are all made by using bias tape. If you are using my pattern, you are making a piece for you or someone who is important to you, so use the colors you or they like and the flowers too. Don't be afraid to add more flowers, then are showing here.
I do hope you all will go to the web site of Quiltmakers - - here is the link - - http://www.quiltmaker.com/100blocks.html and a link at the top of this post. And see the other artists and their blocks that are doing the blog tour.
For those who stop by my blog and leave a comment about my block and wall hanging, and along with the comment, leave their name & email address ( have to be able to reach you if your name is picked) , someone will be picked as a winner to receive a complimentary copy Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks , Vol 6. Again, I will put everyones' name in a hat on Monday, the 12 and my granddaughter will pull the winning name.
Unfortunately, I am scheduled to be out of town from Friday morning, Nov 9 until late Sunday evening, Nov 11. So I will get to read all the comments when I get back.
A very delicate block. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteliberty@localdial.com
I think I just found my favorite block! LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty block! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely block. The wall hanging using the block turns out very graceful!
ReplyDeleteFun block, the wall hanging is very nice.
ReplyDeleteI love pretty blocks and quilts and that's what you have made. The flowers in the wall hanging add the right touch. Very nice block.
ReplyDeleteSimple and versatile-good combination. And, from someone who has an aversion to applique-I will probably try this block as I do really like it!
ReplyDeletenot only is your block pretty, I'm glad amazed to know that you have been in love with quilting for 55 years!
ReplyDeleteI love this block, I love applique and hearts and think this would be amazing for my guild challenge due in Feb.jessibir@hickorytech.net
ReplyDeleteI love Heart Blossom...so airy and pretty...hearts always appeal to me! Looks to be a popular block:)
ReplyDeleteLove your block - it makes a lovely wall hanging. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win. jleekamitchell(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGreat block! I think I would add tulips or roses to it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour block is beautiful - it has such great movement in it! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeletebeckygreene10 (at) gmail (dot) com
Very nice block. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is one cool and interesting block!
ReplyDeleteWonderful block! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeletentzasqrl2(at)msn(dot)com
Good job. Thank you for sharing. It is a good idea to use flowers, more flowers and more...
ReplyDeleteLove the swirly goodness of your block! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the swirls in your block.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Your background quilting is very effective. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat applique idea! It is so pretty the way you clustered the design repeat. I think it would make a great baby girl blanket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and lovely block. I wish I knew how to applique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block and the fabrics couldn't be more perfect. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful block and I like the quilt you designed with the flowers too. That would make such a nice gift for a wedding.
ReplyDeleteI love your sweet block! Congrats on being published & thanks sew much for this chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteVery graceful. Thank you for encouraging us to make it our own by adding our own flowers :) Sometimes, we see something and just reproduce without the creative push to make it our own. Congrats on being in the 100.
ReplyDeleteThat is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou are a very talented designer. What a beautiful block indeed. Could be a quilt or a wallhanging. Both great ideas. Any colors you want - so easy and versatile. Thank you for sharing and giving all of a chance to win our very own copy.
ReplyDeleteSandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Your block and quilt are beautiful. I love using bias tape for applique, so I will definitely try this. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well on the road to quilting again--thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty block! I've just been getting into appliqueing and would love to try this one.
ReplyDeletehulseybg@gmail.com
The thought of your granddaughter picking names out of a hat makes me smile. Talk about the personal touch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block. Love the flow.
ReplyDeleteApplique is always a challenge for me, but bias tape I can do! I like the simplicity of your block and the space to add our own flowers.
ReplyDeletequiltschon@att.net
Just learning to do applique and so far so good! I am going to try my hand at your block! I just love it! Would make a great pillow!!
ReplyDeleteGosh I love this; makes me think I need another valentine quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis block is so sweet, I love it in multiples, too!
ReplyDeletesnohpat(at)yahoo(dot)com
Your block is lovely. So glad that you are doing well and were able to submit your entry-congratulations on being selected.
ReplyDeleteA lovely block. The wallhanging would be a nice wedding gift, I think!
ReplyDeleteGun, Sweden
gun@lapp.se
Very lovely and sweet block! I love it ! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This has been such an inspiring blog hop but I think your block may be my favorite so far!
ReplyDeleteOops, sorry, forgot to put my email address...pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and feminine--perfect for my little nieces!
ReplyDeleteMy comment: Just lovely. You did a great job. Congrats and enjoy your trip. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely design and block, so airy and bright. The wall
ReplyDeletehanging is great. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I really do love this block. . .the best of the day! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the design of this block Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteYour block is very sweet and I like the idea of adding whichever flower you like.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors of your block, very cute. Thanks for the giveaway. Vivian
ReplyDeletesweetlildaisy5566@yahoo.com
Very pretty -and I like the dimensionality of the flowers on the wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI love the delicateness of your block!
ReplyDeletenrbird (at) gmail (dot) com
I love the outlay of your block and the hearts are great. The wall hanging looks great and I like how the flowers add to the overall design.
ReplyDeleteThese hearts are so appealing and I love the fabric you have used
ReplyDeleteI really LOVE this sweet little heart block and the wall hanging. Congrats on your block in the book! I want to win.
ReplyDeletecrystalbluern at onlineok dot com
SO pretty! I lover hearts! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your block! Congratulations on getting in the magazine!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought it was bias tape. I guess I "saw" reverse applique. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your block and it inspires me to get busy on a Spring Quilt. If I start now maybe it would be finished by then.
ReplyDeleteLovely block and I really like the quilt you made with it. Congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteYour block is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to try this block. I bought some bias bars awhile back and haven't used them yet so I'm thinking this might be the perfect thing to try.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the health scare last year but congratulations on getting your block included in this years' 100 Blocks.
This wall hanging has my aunt's name written all over it...
ReplyDeleteThank you for an enjoyable visit to see your block, and the inspiration to get cracking on quilting.
ReplyDeleteReally like the wall hanging. I like how you rotated the blocks.
ReplyDeleteThese lovely little hearts are something I could see my mom liking. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
wrybbunz@gmail.com
Wonderful block to wrap those you love in Love or as an addition to a hearts and flowers quilt!
ReplyDeleteAwesome block and love the pattern on the whole quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour block and the wall hanging are beautiful. thank y ou
ReplyDeleteLove your block and wallhanging! Tamsyn
ReplyDeleteYour block and wallhanging are beautiful! I'm so excited to get this magazine and will buy it if I don't win. There are so many great blocks in it. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your block! Applique is something I really enjoy. I love that your block is so versitile. Congratulations on having your block published.
ReplyDeleteThank you and Quiltmaker for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
ps. Thank you and your husband for your military service. My Dad was career Air Force and my son is currently deployed in Afghanistan with the US Marine Corps.
love the swirly heart flower...
ReplyDeleteCindy, this is really a very sweet block -- perfect for a little girl's room! And I think the addition of the little flower is spot on! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteThe block alone is beautiful but it looks wonderful in your wall hanging with the addition of flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love your block and your wall hanging. I can't wait to make one. Sandra Aiken sgatda@frontier.com
ReplyDeleteLove your block, it looks all springly to me :) arlettelk(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and pretty! Reminds me of Celtic designs, and filligree, which I love! Thank you for showing us a quilt design option!
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ReplyDeletereillyr2 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Love the simplicity of the block! Congrats on being included in the issue!
ReplyDeleteJillquilts at gmail dot com
Thats a really pretty block, and I love the personallization feature of it. Congrats and thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI really like your block. It's so soft and sweet. It would be lovely made into a pillow for my niece's bed. Congratulations for having your block published in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks and thanks for the chance to win a copy of it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to add your own flowers...
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful block and would look beautiful mixed with other floral designs or as a single mini quilt to give to someone.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I like your idea of using hearts as flowers, hope you dont mind if I do the same!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous block AND wall hanging. I love the colors you chose. Thanks so much for the giveaway. My contact info is available when you click on my name :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block!
ReplyDeleteI hope to win so I can make your beautiful wallhanging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful block and wall hanging! Thanks for the chance. My contact info is linked to my name.
ReplyDeleteYour block is so pretty. great idea to add your favorite flowers. thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeletecdsp(at)juno(dot)com
Your block is so sweet and that wall hanging would make a great wedding gift!
ReplyDeleteLisa McGriff
lisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a lovely block!
ReplyDeleteYour block is amazing and I love the wall hanging! Congratulations on being published and thanks for the chance to win. :) Debby
ReplyDeletePS - hope all those health issues are thing of the past for you and all is well now.
samtaylorcjsmimi(at)yahoo(dot)com
Such a pretty block and I love the colors you have used.
ReplyDeleteLove your block, and the wallhanging is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the block, just beautiful. Awesome wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteI love flowers and can see lots of possibilities for your block in a project. Love the colors in batiks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the blog hop. Take care.
Your block is so pretty - I'm inspired to tackle some applique!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and charming! I love it!
ReplyDeletesao in Midlothian, VA
Lovely block, nice soft colors. Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! So many ways to use it!
ReplyDeleteLove it, can see so many different flowers on the vine and more than one place that would work on the vine for multiple blooms.
ReplyDeleteLovely block in lovely colors, thanks Scarlette shobbs@scarlette.com
ReplyDeleteThe block if fine without the flower. I might make some and set them on the wall and see what I think before I put flowers - I might use birds instead.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearting your hearts! Wonderful block.
ReplyDeleteYour block is beautiful, I love the addition of the flowers in the wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteLovely block. The scrolls add a lyrical touch. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy for a chance at the give-away! Your block is fabulous & definitely one I would like to construct!
ReplyDeletemgw070 at shaw dot ca
Your block is beautiful! It is definitely one I want to make. Congratulations on being in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteArtistic and a lovely block. I wish I liked to applique.
ReplyDeleteI love your block and quilt. The colors are so soothing and pretty. I'm glad your health has improved.
ReplyDeleteYour block is lovely, would make a great wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt hanging! Congrats on the block!
ReplyDelete-karrie
ksmith8@emich.edu
Lovely block! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to do this block. I can't wait for the book to hit the stands
ReplyDeleteI really like the fact that your block is a "modify it" block! It is really pretty, and I can imagine a lot of possibilities for it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are in good health now! Your block is very special, for it allows for personalization. That is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful block and wall hanging. Really nice quilting on the wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifull wallhanging for spring!
ReplyDeleteThis block would make a wonderful wall hanging for February. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. And I love the fabric you used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicate design; almost ethereal. I like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteswalker287(at)gmail(dot)com
What a pretty little block, I like it even more with the flowers you added.
ReplyDeletesew very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely block and makes a wonderful wallhanging. Thanks for sharing and for your giveaway.
ReplyDeletemissmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to make this for Valentines Day! It's very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty block! I like the colors you made it in.
ReplyDeletePretty block and such soft nice colors. lia.vandenbrand@live.nl
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are able to sew and blog again. Your block is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing well since your health scare. Your heart block is gorgeous, especially in the colors shown here.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having your block published! It is very pretty. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block and wall hanging! I enjoy applique and will enjoy making this block.
ReplyDeleteI'm partial to heart patterns and hand applique, so of course I love your block!
ReplyDeleteYour block is so sweet. I really love it.
ReplyDeleteyour block is unique and great that you show how to make it even more unique. Thanks for all the work you put in to creating it for us to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI really like the different shape of the hearts.
ReplyDeleteLove that we can add our own flower design in this. This is a nice block. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your design! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteEvin5 at aol dot com
What a happy little block. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your cute block! congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty block!! Thanks for this opportunity!
ReplyDeletevi_perezb@yahoo.com.ar
A totally adorable block!
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